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February 26, 2015 VOLUME 3, ISSUE 22

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Wildcat WeeklyMessage from our Superintendent: Jason Marshall

Your Vote Counts Texas Primary

Election Tuesday, March 1,

2016 7:00 am - 7:00 pm.

• The Palestine Police Department in conjunction with Palestine ISD presented a program celebrating the importance of Black History in the PHS Auditorium on February 25th. Guest speakers, Constance Hollie-Jawaid, City of Palestine Chief of Police, Mike Anderson, and city council woman Vicky Chivers shared their inspirational stories. Thank you to the band Gospel Heirs, and the PHS Wildcat Choir for their performances. We appreciate Courtney Acklin and Bernadette Capron for organizing the event.

• Palestine High School Career and Technical Education students recently won first place after producing and entering a video in the SkillsUSA Lowe’s Social Media Challenge. Their video highlights the importance of the Hope Station, a ministry in Palestine dedicated to helping those in and around Anderson County. The Hope Station is located in one of Palestine’s historic buildings which the students have been helping to renovate. The students will receive an award of $25,000 for winning the challenge, which they will use to help out with needed renovations at the Hope Station. These students are learning real world work skills and are enjoying being a part of something bigger than themselves.

• Northside Primary first grade students are learning to read using The Daily 5 method which was implemented this year. The components are:  Read to Self, Read to Someone, Word Work, Work on Writing, Listen to Reading.  Students love building reading stamina during Daily 5.

• The Palestine ISD Board of Trustees adopted a resolution at the February school board meeting to celebrate Texas Public Schools, so I would like to invite our parents, grandparents, and family members to join Palestine ISD in celebrating Texas Public Schools at your child’s school during the months of February and March.

• I hope our staff found today’s professional development beneficial for students.

• Thank you for all you do!

Go WildcatsPalestine Athletics

Softball

• Varsity Lost 1-19Highlights of the game:Infinity Morrow had the only hit of the night and the only score.Ashlynn Hillstead had a great catch in centerfield.Saraya Tiner had a sacrifice hit and pick off at 3rd base.  • Coach Chapa: This was the first time that our girls have had to play in tough weather conditions. They learned that we have to push through and persevere. I have no doubt that we will be better prepared next time we face bad weather conditions. I am very proud that we got out there and played. We were the only people in our entire chapter that played yesterday. I feel that it shows a lot about our character and what we want to achieve to be willing to play in any conditions. Thank you to those who came out and supported us in the weather.

• Our varsity softball team competed in the Killeen Tournament. We placed 4th in the silver division with wins over Gateway Prep 11-4 and Waco LaVega 1-0. We had the opportunity to play many 5A and 6A teams and get lots of experience under our belt. A few highlights from this weekend were, 2 separate rundowns between 3rd and home both resulting in outs, a double play by Infinity Morrow, a in the park home run by Ashlynn Hillstead, a delayed stolen base by Taylor Brown that resulted in a score, and many strike outs from Taylor Brown, Jenna Rodgers, and Shelby Songer.  Very proud of all these young ladies!!!!

Ladycat Soccer

• The ladycat soccer team took on Diboll at home in the cold, rainy weather. They came out with a 7-0 win! They played a fantastic game and are improving every day. They went up 1-0 in the first half with a quick goal by Madison Munoz. After halftime, the ladycats went on to score 6 more goals!!

• The second half goals came from Ally Morgan who scored 2 goals, Lauryn James 1, Karina Trejo 1, Isabel Garcia 1, Madison Munoz 1.

• The Ladycats are currently 3-1 in district. Our only loss is to Jasper who we play next Tuesday here in Palestine at 6 pm! Please come out and support the girls! We are out for revenge this time!

Go WildcatsPalestine Athletics

Wildcat Soccer

• Last Friday night the Wildcat Soccer team played Lufkin Hudson here at Wildcat Stadium and came away with a 4-1 victory. Scoring Goals for the Wildcats was Freshman Tony Guzman with two goals, Freshman Josue Bermudes with a goal and Sophomore Chris Giron with a goal.  Assists were recorded by Tony Guzman, Freshman Riley Harper, Sophomore David Egbe and Junior Humberto Mendoza.   Quote from Absalom, "WE came out a little flat tonight after the big win against Center Tuesday night but in the end we took care of business.  WE need to refocus a little and get ready for Diboll because they always play us tough at their house!!"

 • The Wildcats district record stands at 3-0 now and their overall record is 17-1-2.  THe Wildcats return to

district play tomorrow night as they travel Diboll.  Good luck to the Wildcats!!

• The Wildcat Soccer Team finished up the first round of district play with a convincing 10-0 win over the Diboll Lumberjacks. Scoring for the Wildcats last night was Chris Giron (2), Tony Guzman (2), Luis Zavala, Rudy Ruiz, Humberto Mendoza, Josue Bermudes, Franklin Quincin and Tomas Garcia.  Assist were recorded by Malick Absy (2), Riley Harper (2), Humberto Mendoza (2), Ben Shiller, Chris Giron, Malachi Musil and Tony Guzman.

 • The Wildcats are in first place after the first round of play with a 4-0 record and an overall season record

of 18 wins, 1 loss and 2 ties.  The Wildcats are riding a 15 game unbeaten streak going into the 2nd round of district play next Tuesday against Jasper.  Good luck to the Wildcat Soccer Team in the 2nd round!!!

Wildcat Tennis

• The Palestine tennis team brought home medals from Friday’s Tyler Lee Varsity Tournament.

• The girls doubles team of Serena Coker and Abby Olguin and the mixed doubles team of Lucas Sheeley and Annalise Meyers both won the consolation title to earn medals.

• Macy Stone and Monica Attaway reached the semifinals and took third place.

• Earlier in the week, the junior varsity team also travel to Tyler for Tyler Lee’s JV tournament. Katie Stone and Ben Ruiz won the consolation title.

• The JV team will travel to Nacogdoches Thursday and the varsity team will be back in Tyler for the John Tyler Tournament on Friday.

Palestine High School

William Stewart: Principal

PHS Celebrates Black History

These Wildcat Band students are UIL State Solo and Ensemble qualifiers! These students will attend UIL state solo and ensemble contest on May 28th in the Austin area. (L to R): Faustino Lara, Arron McMorris, Aaron Jackson, Javi Zamora, Joe Banuelos, Daniel Arzola, Isaac Fulgham, Allison Sanchez, Kaitlyn Smith, Shannah Avila, Samantha Davis. Not pictured: Katie Stone.

PHS Showcase

Urban Search & Rescue

• Jacoby Campbell & Mason Ratliff - Gold

• Jimmy Alexander & Duncan Parker - Silver

Palestine Junior High School

Stephen Cooksey: Principal

Junior High Job Exhibits• Kayla Watkins - Blue Ribbon - Best of Show• Duncan Parker - Blue Ribbon• Jazmin Cuervas - Blue Ribbon• Toby Spurlock - Blue Ribbon

Team Engineering Challenge  • Katy Cotten, Jimmy Alexander & Aaron Vicks - Gold Medal

• Duncan Parker, Jacoby Campbell & Mason Ratliff - Silver

Promotional Bulletin Board

•Michkio Rhodes - Gold

Job Skills Demonstration

•Emma Bennett - Gold

•Kara Richmond - Silver

Opening & Closing Ceremony - Gold

•Alissa Vasquez

•Maria Madera

•Bethany Garcia

•Kimberly Simeon

•Paola Ramos •Paola Rangel •Carly Rendon

Prepared Speech  • Annabelle Weisinger - Gold

Construction Tool ID •Katy Cotten - Gold

• The following Junior High Students qualified for the SkillsUSA Texas State Competition in Corpus Christi to be held March 31st - April 3rd

A.M. StoryIntermediate School

Jamie Clark: Principal

• Story students participating in the 1st Tee golf curriculum.

• Special guests from Capital One Bank visited this week to talk to students about allowance, saving, and budgeting.

Southside ElementarySchool Melissa Molandes:Principal

• Positive office referral: Southside students who exhibit awesome behavior are being written up and sent to the Assistant Principals office. We want to recognize great behavior and the great character traits of our Southside students.

• Mrs. Davis’ kids are extending their learning on Focused Friday by playing a game about Main Idea and Details.

• Southside TACE drumline. • “Music Rocks” Southside Music program put on by Mrs. Hazel.

• Southside students writing about George Washington.

• Southside students did the cardio version of the Whip and Nae Nae.

• Students using measuring cups in Mrs. Wood’s class.

Northside Primary School

Barbara Dutton : Principal

• Northside students develop motor skills in PE.

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• Mrs. Rosson’s TACE and Kindergarten class deliver boxes for the Northside Recycling Program.

• Mrs. Jackson’s class Jedi Sight Word Masters

• Students in Ives, Glenn, and Stevens classes make rain.

WashingtonEarly Childhood Center

Shelia Bradley: Principal

• Thank You Rotary!

• Mrs. Fox’s Camping unit.

• Concentrating on success!

PALESTINE ISDTACE

Northside TACE Literacy Center:

• Great family event night. The parents and children alike had an awesome time. We have some very creative students and parents at Northside.

•Palestine Junior High School TACE STEM Center:

• Family Engagement activity painting class with Shelly Parsons.

• Mrs. Gregory's crafty chicks

making one of a kind creations.

PALESTINE ISDTACE

• Southside “Can Band”

• Mr. Cooksey demonstrated the use of a bow as an extension activity from

Valentine’s Day

Southside Elementary TACE Literacy Center:

PALESTINE ISDTACE

Palestine High School TACE College and Career Center:

• Mrs. Main’s Crafty Cats

• Welding with Mr. Linson

PALESTINE ISDTACE

TACE Family Engagement Program Upcoming Events:

Center Day Parent Meeting/Workshop Hour

Palestine High School TACE College and Career Center

9 Gangs (#86) 2:00-3:00 pm

30 Bullying (#22) 5:30-6:30 pm

Palestine Junior High School STEM Center

1 District Workshop “Painting with Parents” 5:30-6:30 pmCafeteria

29 Social Media 5:30-6:30 pmCafeteria

A. M. Story TACE STEM Center

8 Academic Open House and Health Fair 5:00-7:30 pm

22 Physical Fitness for the Non-Athletic Child 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Southside Elementary TACE Literacy Center

8 Family Science Night 5:00-6:00 pm

22 Art Show 5:00-6:00 pm

Northside TACE Literacy Center

24 Sibling Rivalry 1:00-2:00 pm

29 Family Woodworking Night 6:00-7:30 pm

PARENT ACTIVITY CALENDAR—MARCH 2016

For more information please contact: Mr. Tupac Alcauter at: 903-731-8000 ext. 1266 or e-mail: talcauter@palestineschools.org; or visit our website www.tacepalestine.weebly.com

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February/March Looking Forward

3:30pm-Cheer Try-Outs

5:00pm-Ladycat softball

5:28pm-V/JV girls soccer

6:00pm-Adult English Classes

7:00am-Primary Election

5:00pm-JV/V Soccer

6:00pm-Adult English Classes

6:00pm-ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB MEETING

3:30pm-Cheer Try-Outs

6:00pm-Adult English Classes

6:30pm-Proj. Grad. Fashion Show

5:00pm-Boys Soccer

5:00pm-Ladycat softball

3:30pm-Cheer Try-Outs

5:00pm-Boys Soccer

8:00am-Big Man on Campus

3:30pm-Cheer Try-Outs

Texas Public Schools Week

3:30pm-Cheer Try-Outs

5:00pm-Boys soccer

7:30am-SAT Testing

8:00am-TSI

8:00am-Saturday School

11:00am-Boys Soccer

6:00pm-Adult English Classes