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Meyerland Performing & Visual Arts Middle School
- Racing toward Success!
10410 Manhattan, Houston TX 77096-5202 Tel. 713-726-3616 Fax 713-726-3622
GREYHOUND NEWS November 1, 2016
Orchestra News
Many top students from the MPVAMS Advanced Orchestra attended Regional 23 (HISD, Katy ISD and Alief ISD)
Orchestra auditions on October 15th held at Seven Lakes Junior High School in Katy. HISD is assigned to the most
competitive orchestra region in the state. Seven students earned positions in the regional orchestra, as follows:
Katherine Butler (grade 8) – Violin, Symphony Orchestra
Trinity Mosier (grade 8) – Violin, Symphony Orchestra
Nathan Reedstrom (grade 8) – Violin, Symphony Orchestra
Seva Raman (grade 7) – Violin, First Alternate
Owen Talley (grade 8) – Cello, Symphony Orchestra
Claire Cabral (grade 6) – Cello, Symphony Orchestra
Margaret Lytle (grade 8) – Viola, Philharmonic Orchestra
Please congratulate these students for their commendable accomplishments at your next opportunity! The Regional
Orchestra concerts will be on Saturday, November 19, beginning at 4 p.m. at Cinco Ranch High School (23440 Cinco
Ranch Blvd, Katy, TX 77494).
The MPVAMS Advanced Orchestra will be travelling to and performing in Florida this spring! We are currently
fundraising for our trip. An upcoming ways you can help us reach our goal is to buy tickets to the Annual Orchestra Pasta
Dinner on December 2, starting at 5 p.m. Come have dinner, participate in our silent auction, and hear our award-winning
orchestra! You don’t have to have a child in orchestra to love the music! If you can’t stay, you pick up dinner to go!
More information to come closer to the event.
Victoria Mosier, Orchestra Liaison
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Meyerland PVA MS Publishes First Ever Middle School Ethics Bowl Website!
Meyerland PVA MS continues to be the pioneering school in the nation and the world for Middle School Ethics Bowl.
Two years ago Meyerland PVA MS, then known as Johnston MS, competed in the first ever inter-middle school Ethics
Bowl match with the John Cooper School (see related article). Now Meyerland PVA MS continues as first in the nation
with the launch of the Middle School Ethics Bowl webpage. Meyerland PVA MS Ethics Bowl coach, Deric Barber, in
collaboration with the National High School Ethics Bowl in North Carolina, the director of the Houston High School
Ethics Bowl and John Cooper School coach, Adam Valenstein, along with help from professor and author of “Ethics in a
Nutshell” Dr. Matt Deaton, worked together to provide the information for the website. Our own Mr. George Mathews
supplied the website design. The website provides information for everything concerning Middle School Ethics Bowl
including information about the Ethics Bowl, rule modifications for Middle School Ethics Bowl (currently under
discussion/construction), information for potential middle school Ethics Bowl coaches, such as what to teach middle
school Ethics Bowlers and how to prepare for competitions, the cases that will be used for the 2016-2017 school year,
testimonials and research findings of how philosophical discussion like that found in the Ethics Bowl helps middle school
age students in other academic areas as well as score higher on standardized test, how to start a Middle School Ethics
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Bowl team, how to sign-up and who to contact for all matters concerning the Middle School Ethics Bowl. A long term
goal of the website is to provide information to middle schools so that more teams will be formed. Please look into the
website at www.ethicsbowlms.weebly.com and spread the word as well!
Mr. Barber
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November Fine Arts Performances
Theatre Production Wednesday & Thursday, November 16 & 17 – 6:30 p.m.
Friday, November 18 – 7 p.m.
All performances Black Box Theatre
Piano Honors Recital Thursday, November 17 – 6:30 p.m.
Auditorium
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Parents and students: It is essential that students enrolled at MPVAMS be at school on
time, 8:00 a.m., and prepared for class every day. Being present and punctual are
important now and will continue to be important in the business world and life in general.
Build these habits now!
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HOMECOMING 2016 – 2017!
Homecoming week was a blast and everyone involved really enjoyed all the festivities. From the many Spirit Days,
starting October 6th to the Homecoming Dance on October 14
th, there were smiles and good times all around. Students
took part in: Dress from the 70s Day; Favorite Cartoon Character T-Shirt Day; Twin Day (dressing identically as
someone else); Crazy Sock Day/Jersey Day. The only break in the action was Fall Holiday. On Thursday there was a
rousing Pep Rally followed by a tailgate party and the game.
At the Homecoming game, MEYERLAND played WEST BRIAR. The crowd was excited. The cheer leaders cheered.
(The weather was lovely.) Our team was fired up! Game on!
The end result: A tie score -- Meyerland 19 and West Briar 19. (In middle school when the clock hits zero the final score
stands; there is no overtime.) At half time, the Homecoming Royalty Court winners were announced. 8
th Grade: King- Jordan Terrell (white shirt)
Queen- Morgan Garrett (black dress)
7th Grade: Prince-Oswaldo Gonzalez (red shirt)
Princess-Mia Salazar (pink dress)
6th Grade: Duke- Marcus Richardson (black shirt)
Duchess- Isabella Salcedo (not pictured)
Many, many thanks to all participants.
On Friday was the celebratory Homecoming Dance from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Gleeful girls – boys being boys -- waiting for the Homecoming Dance to begin!
In summary, the Meyerland Family had a really great Homecoming week!
Coach Jackson & Coach Gregory
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MPVAMS Yearbook News
On Thursday, October 27th, the MPVAMS yearbook staff went to hear a renowned youth speaker, Mike Smith, who
inspires students to make positive choices and encourages them to pursue their passions and leave a positive legacy in
their schools. It was a fun-filled day that was inspirational by sharing proven ideas and action plans to take back to our
school. Tobi Arsham, Art/Yearbook teacher
Y Yearbook Staff front – Mike Smith center back Ms.Arsham & Mike Smith
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MPVAMS Mariachi 2016-2017 Concert Dates
Thursday - December 1, 2016: Winter Ensemble Concert
(Intermediate/Advanced Groups) 7pm @ Meyerland Auditorium
Friday - January 20, 2017: TAME Mariachi Area Contest (Intermediate /Advanced Groups) 7pm @ HSPVA’s Denney Theater 4001 Stanford Street in the Montrose
Thursday - February 16, 2017: Mid-Year Mariachi Concert (all) 7pm @ Meyerland Auditorium
Friday - May 5, 2017: Spring Mariachi Concert (all) 7:30pm @ Meyerland Auditorium
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Fire Safety Poster Contest
Two MPVAMS art students in Mr. Adams’ classes -- Luzia Quigley (8th grade) and Natalia Justiniano (7th grade) --
have been selected to be part of the Fire Museum of Houston’s 42nd Annual Fire Safety Poster Contest. A reception for
this event took place on Tuesday October 25th from 6:30 -8:30 p.m. at the Houston Fire Museum located at 2403 Milam
Street, Houston, Texas 77006. ~~~~~
MPVSMA Student Council Attends TASC Workshop
The Meyerland Student Council attended the 2016 Texas Association of Student Councils (TASC) workshop at Spring
Forest Middle School on Monday, October 10th. Students learned leadership strategies, and worked with students from
around the Houston area. This was a valuable experience for all involved and we look forward to a year full of
community service, school pride, and projects that benefit the Meyerland community. The 2016-2017 Student Council
would like to thank Mr. Sanders for the opportunity.
Sara Vershier, Student Council Adviser
MPVSMS Student Council members at workshop
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Early Dismissal is November 16 at 1:25 p.m.
Don’t forget to pick up your greyhound pups (students)!
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Fall Orchestra Concert Review
The Fall Concert, held October 18, was cause for happy ears. The two top Meyerland PVA orchestras performed.
After a short Orchestra Parent Association meeting, the Advanced Orchestra B (4th period) took to the stage. It performed
Shadow Dance, by Richard Meyer, Apollo Suite, 1. Prelude, by Merle J. Isaac, and Sahara Crossing by Richard Meyer.
They were all pleasingly performed evoking a general sense of goodness and contentment in the audience. Yes, happy
ears.
There was a brief intermission during which one could buy refreshments, a fundraiser by the Orchestra Parent Association
to support the upcoming orchestra trip to Florida.
Then Advanced Orchestra A (6th period) performed Danse Macabre, by Camille Saint-Saens (arranged by James Red
McLeod). This particular piece is one of my favorites. It was beautifully rendered.
Danse was followed by delicate yet exciting Sonatina, by Giacchino Rossini ( trans. By Marcus D. Dowty), the bold
Granada, by Ernesto Lecuona (arranged by John Burk Arnesto), suspenseful Aria from Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5, by
Heitor Villa-Lobos (arranged by Jamin Hoffman) and, elegant and inviting Tango: Por una Cabeza, by Carolos Gardel
(Arranged by Matthes Naughtin).
Orchestra Director Altimarano had mentioned there was a surprise coming, at one point. Roughly two thirds of the way
through Tango, eight female dancers came on to the stage, gracefully moving to the music. Then additional surprise,
Tobias Rytting, a cellist for Adv. Orchestra A and non-magnet dance student, came out and danced with one of the young
women. What a wonderful surprise! I’ve seen dozens of concerts over the years done by many HISD school orchestras.
Never have I seen dancers magically appear like frosting on a musical cupcake. Beautiful performance, Dancers!
Beautiful performance, Orchestra! Happy ears AND eyes!
Thank you, performers for a wonderful Fall Concert! Thank you, Mr. A for directing them.
If you missed this performance, DVDs and CDs are available for purchase.
Barbara Haverkamp
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Meyerland MS Instructor: Ms. Chelsea Clark
Greyhound Kickstart Kids attended Barry's Martial Arts (BMA) Open Tournament on October 15th.
Eight MPVAMS students competed and brought back over 10 Awards including four1st places, two 2nd places and six
3rd places. Students in attendance were:
Clarke Sullivan
Sean Davis
Anna Roberts
Madison Rosemond
Cayla Sims
Alan Villanueva
Merrell Goza
Paul Goza
Also…
On October 22nd over 20 students attended the 2016 Aloha Open. These students represented Meyerland Middle School
proudly.
Our team was awarded the Most Supportive School Award! We brought home close to 20 awards. We took all 3 places
in the beginner girls’ forms division and put in a dominant show in intermediate girls’ fighting. Team members in
attendance were:
Emily Kehoe
Reid Sline
Aidan Williams-Gray
Milana Saldatsenka
Nonavi Green
Julia Martinez
Chase Chavez
Sydney Bertrand
Anna Roberts
Madison Rosemond
Cayla Sims
Xochitzin Lozano
Noor Chien
Alan Villanueva
Angie Tovar
Gabrielle Lansangan
Elena Reid
Ronen Wenderfer
Clarke Sullivan
Sean Davis
AMAZING WORK GREYHOUNDS!
Left to Right: Aidan Williams-Gray, Ronan Wenderfer and Meyerland MS Kickstart Kids Reid Sline with Mr. Lee Ordonio (Host of the Aloha Open
Tournament)
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Left to Right: Anna Roberts, Chase Chavez, Cayla Sims, Sean Davis Tia Buras and Chelsea Clark
and Xochitzin Lozano
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Notes from the October 18th
Professional Learning Community
Candace Tillman, from Nick Finnegan Counseling, addressed the issue of “Self Harm”. Symptoms are sadness,
depression and anxiety. A person self harms to:
alleviate stress
have the physical pain override the emotional pain
or, if numb, cause pain to feel something
open communication – cry for help
What to do next?
The parent (or teacher or counselor) should try to help the teen figure out how to cope.
Do not punish the teen; it won’t help.
Consider therapy and give the teen a chance to choose who to see. It will make them feel in control.
Talking with the teen eye to eye can be intimidating. Driving in the car, working along side the teen, both situations allow
for discussion without direct eye contact.
A non-medicinal way of helping is to stimulate endorphins. Endorphins are a natural chemical produced by the body
through exercise. Endorphins cause feelings of positivity.
Depression is described as withdrawal as noted by:
stopping of favorite activities
loss of appetite
disrupted sleep patterns
moodiness
decrease in academic performance
hopelessness about the future
low energy
social withdrawal
Depression leads to anxiety.
Parents need to open up their relationship with their teen. They need to empathize. They should encourage their teen to
find a mentor. They need to know the teen must fix the problem, the parent can’t. The parent can be watchful and guide.
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If a therapist is needed, find one. Since Obamacare came into being, insurance must cover therapy to some extent.
Finally, parents need to take care of themselves. If the parent’s health slips or fails, he/she will be useless to their teen.
Counselors at Meyerland have contact information for the Finnegan group.
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Guidelines from PLC held September 20, 2016
PLC = Professional Learning Community
ARIA = Academic Readiness Intervention Acceleration
ELAR = English Language Arts and Reading
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Notes from the October 18th
Meyerland PTO Meeting
Traffic issues
Steve Fowlkes of the Meyerland Home Owners Association addressed the problem of high traffic times, drop-off and
pick-up, and how the neighborhood surrounding Meyerland PVAMS is adversely affected.
Five or six years ago a traffic study was performed and the various no parking signs were placed alerting people not to
park is particular areas during congested times. Since those studies, enrollment has grown fairly dramatically and traffic
has increased. He passed around a chart showing the growth of the student population.
People have been seen ignoring the parking signs rendering the streets impassable except for one lane.
The Meyerland HOA finally hired two police officers to ease the traffic. The situation really calls for three officers. The
cost per week for the extra officers is $1,275. Meyerland HOA can’t afford to pay beyond December 31st. Fowlkes was
at the meeting to ask for help from the school and/or PTO to pay for the officers.
A discussion ensued. Fowlkes mentioned asking MPVAMS families to pay $5/family/month to pay for the extra police
presence. There was no method of payment collection. The idea of a Go Fund Me site was broached by PTO President
Leach. It would be up to the Meyerland HOA to set one up. The PTO can’t do anything with funding unless a proposal is
sent to it to assess. Mr. Sanders said HISD knows there is a problem but funding is short. The idea that if the city would
re-set the lights at Willowbend at Chimney Rock and also Willowbend at Bellfort to coordinate better during high traffic
times, it would help. With Parker Elementary and Kolter Elementary so near MPVAMS, their traffic is added to the
tumult. Mr. Sanders described the traffic situation as needing “a delicate balance.” Sanders also said that “parent voices”
are more influential at HISD than just his “Principal Sanders” voice. Fowlkes and Sanders agreed that if enough people
phone 3-1-1, the city’s complaint line, that the city will send out people to investigate and ideally resolve the problem.
Fowlkes said he’d report to his board about what was discussed. In the meantime, parents should call the 3-1-1 and
complain.
School Pay
School Pay is an easy way to pay Magnet and other fees at MPVAMS.
Go to http://www.houstonisd.org/Page/78513 and click on “School
Pay”. The School Pay site will appear and follow the directions from
there.
School Pay saves our students from the burden of carrying large
amounts of money on campus to pay for fees and such.
Recapture
The subject of Recapture was discussed. Recapture is the “Robin Hood” law that was set up several years ago. It intends
to take from the rich school districts and give to the poor school districts.
There is no easy answer for how to vote on the November 8th ballot. Recapture has to do with authorizing, or not
authorizing, HISD to pay the State of Texas a whopping $162 million because on paper HISD looks like a “wealthy”
school district. The actual demographics of the student population are not figured into the equation. HISD is not, for all
intents and purposes, a rich school district. Mr. Sanders, who is required to be neutral, mentioned the Meyerland budget
will be cut by $400,000 next school year if the voters vote yes. HISD has a video describing the impact of the law at
houstonisd.org/recapture.
Greyhound Bash (Event will be over by the time this newsletter goes to press.)
Food and drink donations are needed for the Bash. Items should be left in Ms. Grosscope’s classroom.
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Volunteers are also still needed to construct the Haunted Tunnel. Invite your friends to come help!
The meeting ended.
Special thanks to Hospitality Chair Bendi Saindon for providing refreshments.
Barbara Haverkamp
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Meyerland Choir
Want to keep up with the Meyerland Choir? Please send an email to: [email protected] Please include
child’s grade and in which choir(s) they participate. The PTO Choir liaison will be sending out information pertinent to
choir students and families.
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ONGOING TRAFFIC WOES!
PARENTS, PLEASE PAY ATTENTION!
The MPVAMS student population is roughly 1,722 this year. Approximately one third is 6th
graders. School starts at 8 a.m. and the
traffic congestion has been abysmal since the school year started.
With my 8th
grade parent perspective, I remember the previous two years having extraordinary traffic congestion for only the first
three weeks. Then routines were magically set and drop-off and pick-up were no longer an issue. Why there is no such relief this year
is a mystery.
One parent told me, “I have seen students walking across Manhattan at locations other than the crosswalk. Today I saw a girl almost
get hit by a car. Parents are also dropping their kids off on the opposite side of Manhattan from the school, forcing them to cross the
street unsafely.” I have witnessed similar situations. How some parents can think their students can safely jaywalk across Manhattan
through the bumper to bumper traffic is also a mystery. They may think their children are little angels, but do they really want to
jettison them to the afterlife? Do they really think all of the other parents are going to watch out for their student to make up for their
own carelessness? Are the students’ lives over-insured and the parents want them dead to collect? When nothing makes sense,
whimsy follows.
MPVAMS has a carpool line in front of the school. Ideally, it should be a stop, drop-off the student, leave the area zone. A parent
told me, “Yesterday I saw two cars parked on Manhattan in front of school with no passengers inside. This caused a tremendous back
log on Manhattan and Wigton of cars dropping off students.” I’ve seen that and also, the cars standing at the curb while a drawn out
parent-teen conversation drones on. The line can’t move. Getting into the left lane, driving past, and getting into the right lane can be
dicey. If the “subject” was so important, why wait till just before drop-off to inconvenience and endanger all the people behind you?
If you see yourself described in the above situations, please adjust your behavior. Think SAFETY FIRST and BE CONSIDERATE
OF OTHERS!
We are ALL members of the Meyerland Family. We can do this.
Barbara Haverkamp
Editor
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PTO Meeting - November 15 – 7 p.m.
Topics: most anything pertaining to the betterment MPVAMS and its students. What’s on the horizon? Review of the
Greyhound Bash. The PTO meeting will be preceded by a…
Parent Professional Learning Community – November 15 - 6 p.m.
Subject: substance use and abuse in teens – how to spot it and what to do.
This is a difficult but necessary topic for today’s families. All are invited to attend.
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High School for Performing and Visual Arts Middle School Workshops 2016
HSPVA’s Middle School Workshops provide opportunities for middle school students to participate in classes pertaining
to particular art areas. Each workshop is an excellent educational opportunity and provides an introduction to the HSPVA
campus and specific art areas.
For more information and to register, use attached links.
· Saturday, November 12 – Dance Workshop - $50
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2016-hspva-dance-middle-school-workshop-tickets-27026584241
· Saturday, November 19 – Creative Writing Workshop - $65
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2016-hspva-creative-writing-middle-school-workshop-tickets-27026649436
· Saturday, December 3 – Theatre Workshop - $65
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2016-hspva-theatre-middle-school-workshop-tickets-27729432479
Middle School Workshops regularly sell out, so register as soon as possible!
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The After-Care Corner
The After-Care Program (“ACP”) at Meyerland Performing and Visual Arts Middle School is a PTO-sponsored program
– so all money goes right back to the PTO which benefits the school, as well as your children.
We have a hugely successful program partly due to the dedication of the fine teachers involved in this program. Pictured
below is Ms. Calvin helping Asia with her homework. Ms. Calvin teaches 8th grade US History in House A. Being an 8
th
grade teacher helps her get to know the students for two years before she will have some of them in her class. We have
found this to be beneficial in many ways.
We have several ACP options available: 5 days per week through 1 day per week. There is also a drop-in option. Rates
are available on the PTO website in the After-Care section. Payments may be made by check, money order, cash or
Chase QuickPaySM
. If you haven’t checked out the After-Care section of the PTO website, be sure to do so. You will
find articles and pictures from last year, as well as additional information about the program.
If you are interested in participating in this program, please contact me at [email protected].
I look forward to seeing you!
Jan Huff
PTO After-Care Program coordinator
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Got Publicity News/Information/Photos about MPVAMS?
Please send information and photos about magnet area events/activities/field trips, etc., sports games/news/events for
MPVAMS teams, fundraising events, clubs, etc. to Ellen Tagtmeier and Michelle Cohen
at [email protected]. Thank you!
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PTO Board Vacancies
The PTO Board has the following vacancies: Creative Writing Liaison, Dance Liaison and Sports Liaison.
If you have child in one of these magnet areas, please consider being the PTO liaison to assist your magnet area teacher
this year. If you can do so, please let Ellen Tagtmeier know at [email protected]. It’s a great way to be involved in
your child’s magnet area!
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Magnet Tours and Auditions for the 2017-18 school year at MPVAMS
November 3 Magnet Tour @ 1:00 p.m. School Choice Fair @ Austin High School - 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon 10 Magnet Tour @ 1:00 p.m. 12 HISD Piano Festival at Meyerland PVA - 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Magnet Audition #2 for the 2017-2018 school year - 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 17 Magnet Tour @ 1:00 p.m. December 1 Magnet Tour @ 1:00 p.m. 3 School Choice Fair @ Sterling High School - 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon 5 Magnet Audition #3 for the 2017-2018 school year - 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. 7 Magnet Audition #4 for the 2017-2018 school year - 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. 8 Magnet Tour @ 1:00 p.m. 15 Magnet Tour @ 1:00 p.m. Questions? Contact John Marshall, M.Ed., Magnet Coordinator 713-726-3616 [email protected]
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November 1 through November 19, 2016
November
1 8A trip to Renaissance Festival – 8 a.m.
8th grade Football – Meyerland vs Dowling @ Butler Stadium – 7 p.m.
1-4 Cupcake Sale after school
2-4 Meyerland Boys Basketball Tryouts – 4 p.m.
Meyerland Girls Basketball Tryouts – 6:30 p.m.
3 Duke TIP Parent night – 6 p.m.
4 All-Region Band Auditions – 4 to 9:30 and 5 to10 p.m.
4-5 Texas Association of Student Councils (TASC) Middle Level State Conference
5 All-Region Band Auditions – 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
7 7M field trip to San Jacinto – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
9-12 Nat’l Scholastic Press Assn. (NSPA) Nat’l Journalism Convention
11 Fine Arts Friday Field Trip – HMW – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Texas Music Educators Association Region 23 Orchestra rehearsal and Clinic – 2 to 10 p.m.
12 HISD Piano Festival – Auditorium, Gym, M-6, M-7, 117 – 8 a.m. to noon
Black College Expo – 9 a.m.to noon
13 Joy Preble Creative Writing Workshop – Auditorium – 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
15 Orchestra trip – 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Parent Professional Learning Community (PLC) at 6 p.m.
PTO meeting – 7 p.m.
16 HISD Dance Professional Development – auditorium 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Early Dismissal – 1:25 p.m.
Black Box Theatre Performance – 6:30 to 8 p.m.
17 Piano Honors Recital (Intermediate/Advanced) in the auditorium – 6:30 p.m.
Black Box Theatre Performance – 6:30 to 8 p.m.
18 No Place for Hate to UH – 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Texas Music Educators Association Region Orchestra Clinic – 1 to 9 p.m.
All-Region Orchestra Rehearsal with clinician – 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Black Box Theatre Performance – 7 to 8:30 p.m.
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19 All-Region Orchestra Clinic/Concert – 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Philharmonic Concert at 4 p.m. & Symphony at 4:45 p.m.
Disclaimer: This calendar is accurate as of issue date. Additions and deletions are possible. A complete
calendar listing for all Meyerland Performing & Visual Arts Middle School events can be found on the
MPVAMS website at http://www.houstonisd.org/Page/78514. Current dates are on the main page
http://www.houstonisd.org/Domain/22311. Sporting events are also under the Athletics Department
calendar. Events are also listed in the MPVAMS Student Planner. When in doubt, call the school.
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PTO BOARD POSITIONS CONTACT INFORMATION President: Jennifer Leach [email protected]
1st VP/Fundraising: Melanie Rosen [email protected]
Neli Davalos [email protected]
2nd
VP/MSA: Kristen Hueske [email protected]
Secretary: Regina Puccio [email protected]
Treasurer: Subha Balasubramanian [email protected]
Committee/Chairs
Fundraising: Andrea Brooks [email protected]
Box Tops/Randalls: Cynthia Chavez [email protected]
Membership: Case Noles [email protected]
8th Grade Celebrations: Cynthia Chavez [email protected]
Michelle Cohen [email protected]
Greyhound Bash: Jennifer Leach
Hospitality: Bendi Saindon [email protected]
Publicity/Advertising: Ellen Tagtmeier [email protected]
Uniform shirt sales: Neli Davalos [email protected]
SDMC: Nicole Lewis [email protected]
Megan Hersh [email protected]
Magnet Awareness: Melanie Rosen [email protected]
After-Care: Jan Huff [email protected]
Landscaping/beautification: Wendy Caldwell [email protected]
Title I Parent Liaison: April Armwood
School Store: Vacant
Car pool security: Vacant
PTO IT: Syriac George Mathews [email protected]
Greyhound Newsletter: Barbara Haverkamp [email protected]
Teacher Liaison: Celeste Cooper, Librarian [email protected]
PTO liasons for magnet & other areas Choir: Michelle Cohen [email protected]
Art: Ellen Tagtmeier [email protected]
Theater: Donna Lax-Edison
Broadcast: Donna Lax-Edison
Piano: Vacant
Band: Megan Hersh [email protected]
Creative writing:
Dance: Vacant
Guitar: Nicole Lewis [email protected]
Mariachi: Ellen Tagtmeier [email protected]
Orchestra: Victoria Mosier [email protected]
KickStart: Cynthia Chavez [email protected]
Sports Liaison: Vacant
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Cheerleader: Belva Punch
Spanish Translator: Vacant
The Greyhound News is produced twice monthly (1
st and 15
th) by the PTO and e-mailed to parents and faculty and/or
posted at the website. To submit articles, please e-mail them seven days in advance of issue posting to Principal Wenden
Sanders at [email protected], or PTO President Jennifer Leach at [email protected], or Greyhound
Newsletter Editor Barbara Haverkamp at [email protected]. Johnston Middle School is located at 10410
Mahattan Dr., Houston, TX 77096.