Febr uar y 11, 2019 Superintendent M essage

THOUGHTS FROM DR. BALLDear Judson ISD Team:

I hope that everyone had a great weekend. I know that weekends go by so fast. One of our goals is to continuously look for ways to make Judson ISD better. Many ask me when we'll reach that goal and how long will it take. Well? .. Let me begin by sharing that I am not sure if there will ever be a point of completion. It is a journey that will go on indefinitely because I believe that we will always strive to improve and get better. But I believe we will move that progress needle a litt le more this summer when Judson ISD begins an amazing opportunity for our students. That 's when we launch the JISD Summer Fine Arts Academy for our students in grades 4th-12th. We are accepting the first 100 students that sign up and audition. The program will run from June 7th through July 2nd, Monday through Friday from 8 am to 3 pm. During this amazing opportunity students will have the opportunity to learn, dance, music, drama, stage production, teamwork, and so much more.

I always like to share "the why." My senior staff knows "the why" phrase is one I like to use often, because I want to be intentional about the steps of progress we make. They should come with a purpose, so I want to share with you "the why" of this Fine Arts Academy. Many of our students do not get the opportunity to attend summer camps. Some parents do not have the financial resources, others lack transportation, and still other parents do not feel comfortable with their child going far away. But the experience of a camp-like setting is important to expose students to many different arenas. So with that in mind, Judson ISD will be hosting this Summer Fine Arts Academy for Judson ISD students.

In the link below you will be able to get the permission slip and more information. Even if you do not have a child that is participating in the Summer Fine Arts Academy I personally invite you to attend the academy's production of Peter Pan. It 's the culminating event of The Summer Fine Arts Academy and an event that will highlight the upcoming summer. I promise you it will be an amazing show with so much talent. Please join us on either Monday, July 1 or Tuesday, July 2 at 7:00 at the Judson PAC, Performing Arts Center. It will be incredible.

CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION AND THE APPLICATION (English & Spanish)

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Wortham Oaks Elementary made history on February 4, 2019 when they opened their doors

to students for classes for the first time ever. Principal Yvonne Munoz and her staff made it a wonderful experience for students and parents. Take a closer look at how the day went in photos

and video.

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Wor tham Oaks ES Their Fir st Day Ever !

Judson Theater Students

Judson theater students start their competitive season very early. It starts with camp in July and the first competitions start in August. The goal of each competitor is to

achieve enough points to qualify to compete in the Texas Forensics

Association?s State Tournament in March. As the TFA seasons comes to a close the Judson Theater Department is proud to

present its state team. They will be representing Judson in Houston in March.

Back row- Amara Mack, Autumn Johnson, Llailan Bennett, Julianne Chapa,

Front Row- Nathaniel Cullors, Amanda Perez, Brooklyn Ellis, Sarah Eckenroth

Heading To STATE!

The Wagner Fabrication Team received 1st place in the regional competition and will represent Judson

ISD in the State Skills USA Competition. Congratulations to these students and good luck!

Team members are (left to right) Benito Enriquez, Rashaud Houston, Gilbert Gradillas. Sponsor: Mr.

Gerardo Rodriguez, Welding Teacher.

Congratulations to the Judson High School FCCLA team for advancing to the state level.

See what they walked away with.

- Sabreeyah Moody, Monique Smith - 1st place in Advocacy Occupational

- Courtney Wolford - 4th place in Focus on Children Occupational

- Haili Mosley, Emaly Ortiz - 1st place in Life Event Planning Occupational

This group of students in the Judson High School Health Science/ Radiology Program went to competition for the f ir st t im e ever

and are advancing to state!

Jaylen DeRohn ? Health Knowledge Quiz Bowl

Marrisa Avila ? Health Knowledge Quiz Bowl

Richard Lewis ? Health Knowledge Quiz Bowl

Jonathan Ramirez ? Health Knowledge Quiz Bowl

Rosa Rojas ? Medical Terminology

Roland Willborn ? Medical Math

Marissa Rodriguez ? Health Occupation Portfolio

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Spotl ight On CTEReady For The Workp lace

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M ore CTE SuccessesThe Business Professionals of America

supports students who pursue the skills and abilit ies that run the business world. These

students all came out of regional competition and will advance to state. Congratulations!

Wagner BPA St at e Qualif iers

1st Place Java Programming - Ian Fernandes

1st Place Small Business Management Team - Ian Fernandes, Alejandro Perez, and Duaily

Lopez Reyes

1st Place Computer Security - Melissa Fusco

2nd Place Graphic Design - Piper Archer (Not shown in photo)

2nd Place Business Meeting Management - Monica Ramirez (Not Shown in Photo)

Vet erans Mem or ial BPA St at e Qualif iers

- Sharon Choi: Economic Research Project ? Individual 2nd Place and State Qualifier

- Tera Collins: Legal Office Procedures 3rd Place and State Qualifier

- Sandreya Straughter: Human Resource Management 2nd Place and State Qualifier

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Hit t ing the 100th day in school is a big deal for students...especially for t he really young ones who haven' t been in the classroom very long. These students in Ms. Gil's 2nd grade dual language class at Hopkins had a great t ime dressing up like they were 100 years old to celebrate the day.

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Break ing New s: 100 Days Drastical ly A ges Students, Teachers!

You're never too old for someone to read to you, and listening to books builds vocabulary and f luency... plus it 's fun! Students from Judson and JECA visit ed Rolling Meadows ES to read aloud while Metzger MS students visit ed Escondido ES to share a

story. Shar ing a story is always great fun!

Read Aloud Day

At Escond ido ES Ro lling Meadows ES

Fun and l ear ning AROUND

JISD

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February is Black History Month and some of our teachers have gotten creative in how they are recognizing it. Take a look at these doors. (from top, clockwise) Doors at Metzger decorated by Cherilyn Holland and Nicole Ubaneck. Elaine Boliver from Spring Meadows did a great job on her classroom door.

Black History MonthRecog nizing ...

I t 's National

Our JISD counselors do an amazing job every day. From assisting students with schedules and career counseling to helping others with tough decisions

and personal circumstances. They are there for students and staff both. The district and Dr. Ball

hosted a special luncheon for these employees that do so much on our campuses. Aimee Hadas and

Joanne Cruz were also recognized for their professional achievements.

School Counseling Week!

Olympia ES Counselor Aimee Hadas Crest Award Winner and Judson HS Counselor Joanne Cruz semi finalist for Texas School Counselor of the Year.

An excit ing new oppor t unit y is com ing for JISD st udent s! It ?s t he Judson ISD Sum m er Fine Ar t s Academ y running f rom June 7 ? July 2. This w il l be engaging program for st udent s in grades 4-12 t hat feat ures a w ide spect rum of t alent s and abil i t ies in t he f ine ar t s. This includes act ing, dancing, m usic, singing or even t he visual and t ech side of per form ance. Take a look at t he at t achm ent s for t he det ails. The academ y is f ree and w il l accept 100 st udent s on a f ir st com e, f ir st served basis and audit ion. It should be an wonder ful chance for st udent s t o open up t heir ar t ist ic side and discover a wor ld of fun and possibil i t ies.

This w il l al l com e t oget her for t wo evening per form ances of Pet er Pan at t he JISD Per form ing Ar t s Cent er July 1st and 2nd at 7 pm . See t he l ink below for inform at ion and applicat ion.

CLICK HERE FOR INFO AND APPLICATION

Cal endar

Febr uar y 18t hProfessional Development Day (Distr ict) Student Holiday

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Febr uar y 25t h

Judson ISD Board Meeting ERC Board Room at 6 pm

Febr uar y 19t h

Ear ly Release For Students

Mar ch 11t h- 15t hSpr ing Break. Al l Distr ict off ices and campuses closed

Mar ch 8t h

Employee Ser vice Awards Per forming Ar ts Center 6-8 pm

Accept ing appl icat ions

Announcing The JISD Sum m er Fine Ar ts Academy