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Athletics

Palestine High School

Palestine Junior High

A.M. Story Intermediate School

Southside Elementary School

Northside Primary School

Washington Early Childhood Center

TACE

March 6,2015 VOLUME 3, ISSUE 24

Palestine ISD celebrated TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEK with “Muffins for Mom”, “Donuts for Dad”, and a Health Fair at A.M. Story Intermediate. Students enjoyed these special visits from family members.

Congratulations to the Wildcat Basketball Team. The team played with heart all season and fought hard in a regional quarterfinal game against Mexia that ended in overtime with Palestine 78, Mexia 81. We are so proud of these young men.

Great things were happening at Texas State Technical College in Waco this past weekend. At the SkillsUSA Texas District 5 competition Palestine High School CTE – including Culinary Arts, Audio/Video Production, Robotics, Criminal Justice, and Cosmetology

took home a total of 50 medals! That’s more than any other school in District 5. One of our A/V Projects took Best in Show honors and we also had 2 District Officers elected.

Come out and support the PHS state ranked soccer teams tonight. Boys will play at 5:00 pm and the girls at 7:00 pm at Wildcat Stadium. The FC Dallas East Texas-Palestine Youth Soccer Team will play a 15 minute game during halftime. Fans will compete for prizes in a “Kick for Cash” event, and Dairy Queen and Mazzio’s coupons will be given to the first 500 fans.

Daylight savings time begins this weekend so be sure to set your clocks one hour ahead on Saturday evening, and try to work in an extra hour of sleep somewhere!

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Produced by Palestine High School Printing and Imaging Technology: •Ana Balderas •Rozi Balderas

Wildcat WeeklyMessage from our Superintendent:

Jason Marshall

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Palestine Independent School District

Go Wildcats Palestine Athletics

SPORTS

Congratulations to the following Palestine Ladycat Powerlifters for advancing to the Region III, Division 2 meet: Maddie Sander Mallorie Sander Infiniti Morrow Lacey Tillis Mariah Castillo The ladies competed on Monday and all performed well. Mallorie finished in second place with a total of 840 lbs. and will advance to the State Meet on March 20th. Lacey won her weight class with a total of 935 lbs. and will also advance to the State Meet in Corpus Christi. Lacey also won an Outstanding Lifter Award for deadlifting 445 lbs.

************************ Friday Fairfield track meet. ************************ Tuesday March 10th, Diboll girls’ golf tournament. ***************** Monday March 9th, Diboll boys’ golf tournament. ************************* Friday, March 6th, varsity tennis tournament in Corsicana. ************************ Friday March 6th, boys’ and girls’ golf will be traveling to Jacksonville to compete. **************** The boys basketball team fell short in their bid to advance to the regional tournament.  The Wildcats were defeated by Mexia last night 81-78 in overtime.  The Wildcats played an outstanding game.  I could not be more proud of this team.  We have 8 seniors that played their final high school game last night.  If you see them, please congratulate them on a job well done.  I will miss this class more than any other senior class I have coached.  I would also like to thank all the PISD staff that attended last night.  The atmosphere was incredible.  Scratch ‘em Cats!

************************************ Our #1 state ranked boys soccer team and our girls ranked soccer team will both play Center Friday night at Wildcat Stadium.  We would like to have as many of you as possible come and show your support for both teams.  In addition to the games, Mazzio and DQ coupons will be handed out upon entry.  Also, there will be halftime contests at each game that gives you the chance of winning a gift certificate to Hibbets Sports.    Our goal is to exceed 500 fans on Friday night.  If we reach that goal, next week will be a spirit week for both students and faculty.  Please encourage your students to come and support the teams as they prepare for their trip through the state playoffs!  Let’s show our soccer athletes how much they mean to us!   Boys V – 5:00 Girls V -  7:00

Palestine High School

William Stewart: Principal

There were about 500 artworks at the judging of the Visual Arts Scholastic Event. From that group 30-40 were selected to go to State VASE. Ten of our students attended taking 17 artworks. Fourteen of the artworks received the highest rating and 4 were selected to be among the number going to State! Those who will be going are Shaina Coleman, Kelsey Hafner, Ana Roman, and Amilia Thomason. Please join me in congratulating these fine artists!

Artwork

Business student and varsity basketball player, Kevin "KP" Parish encouraging Southside Elementary students to use their reading & math strategies.

Opening & Closing Ceremony - 7 Gold Medals Ashlynn HillsteadShelby SongerKimberly Neal Malane Dorn Briana Minter Megan Weimorts LaQuisha Purvis

American Spirit -3 Gold Medals Angela NormanShelby SongerAshlynn Hillstead

Community Spirit - 3 Gold Medals Sydney TaylorKerriann WrightMariah Castillo

Career Pathway– Human Services - 3 Gold Medals Shelby SongerFabian ClarkAshlynn Hillstead

Career Promotion Demonstration - 3 Gold Medals Andrea AguirreMcKenzie HambyAndrea Dean

Promotional Bulletin Board - 2 Gold Medals Jaydon MitchellJason Zenn

Criminal Justice Individual Jason Zenn - Gold Medal Jaydon Mitchell – Bronze Medal

Restaurant Services Malane Dorn - Silver Medal

Mobile Robotic TechnologyDestiny Harding & Elvin Espinoza - Gold Medal Jonathan Olguin & Nicholas Clewis- Jones - Silver Medal

Digital Animation Technology - Best of Show Elvin Espinoza - Gold Medal

Digital Cinema - Elvin Espinoza -Silver Medal Kenny Hiatt - Silver Medal

A/V Production TV - Kenny Hiatt - Gold Medal

Cosmetology:Britney Barriera - Silver Medal Sydney Taylor - Bronze Medal

Haircutting:Abby Mares - Bronze Medal

3-D Nail Art:Mariah Castillo - Gold Medal

Nail Art:Selenia Estrada - Silver Medal Astrid Morales - Bronze Medal

Nail Care:Ashlyn Hillstead & Derika Davis - Gold Medal Casilda Vargas & Summer High - Silver Medal Keriann Wright & Andrea Dean - Bronze Medal

Esthetics:Amber Brookings & Kari Missildine - Bronze Medal

Business student Ag MechanicsHB Zachary recruiters at the Ag Mechanics Job Fair.

Ag Mechanics wins 4th place in Wildlife Division at the San Antonio Ag Mechanics Contest in San Antonio, TX.

Skills USA District 5 CompetitionRusk ISD Superintendent, Dr. Scott Davis, and several of Rusk ISD’s Administrative Staff toured Palestine High School’s CTE Department. SkillsUSA District 5 Officer Elect, Jaydon Mitchell, visited with Dr. Davis highlighting the accomplishments our students had at district competition in Waco.

Rusk ISD CTE Facility Tour

Palestine Junior High School

Stephen Cooksey: Principal

Enjoying The Snow

Our Junior High students enjoy the little bit of snow that fell this past week.

We would like to congratulate our 7th Grade class for having won the 1st ZAP challenge. To reward them, they were allowed to have some play time in the gym. Mrs. Mancilla had a blast playing Basketball with the boys.

Play Time

A.M. Story Intermediate School

Amanda Jackson: Principal

On Tuesday, March 3rd, Story Intermediate hosted an Academic Open House and Community Health Fair. Thank you to the following for coming out and sharing valuable information with our parents and students: The Palestine Area Chamber of Commerce, Trinity Valley Community College, Palestine Regional Medical Center, PRMC AmBus, Texas Department of State Health Services, WIC Clinic, Cherokee County Public Health, Palestine Family YMCA, Palestine High School Health Science class, PHS Cosmetology class, Willow Creek Chiropractic and Wellness, McNadental, ACCESS, Wal-Mart Vision Center, Physical Therapist John Kolander, Family Smiles Dentistry, Braces Are Us, Palestine Police Department, Palestine Fire Department, Anderson County Sheriff's Office, Good Assist, and East Texas Family Medicine.

Community Health Fair

Southside Elementary SchoolMelissa Molandes:Principal

Southside hosted our Family Day this week.  Moms, dads, grandparents, aunts and uncles all came to share breakfast or lunch with us today!  Southside students had their best work on display in the gym where our visitors could take a “Gallery Walk”.   Southside loves families!

Family Day

Northside Primary School

Barbara Dutton : Principal

MUFFINS, MOMS, DONUTS, DADS, GREETERS, AND HELPERS

Washington Early Childhood Center

Rhonda Herrington: Principal

One of the many traditions at WECC is the birthday celebration for Dr. Theodor Seuss Geisel. Dr. Seuss has given us some of the most imaginative stories and characters ever. With the help of Librarian Victoria Campbell and all the staff, we had a great event. We made green eggs and ham, read lots of Dr. Seuss books, crafted some great hats, sang Happy Birthday! and ate cupcakes. What a wonderful celebration.

Quote by Dr. Seuss that will put a smile on your face: “There are so many things you can learn about, but you’ll miss the best things if you keep your eyes shut. The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”

Happy Birthday! Dr. Seuss

Dr. Seuss

PALESTINE ISD TACE

Southside Elementary TACE Literacy Center

Story Health Fair This event was awesome for Story

families! Our thanks for participating exhibitors at this event: Palestine Area Chamber of Commerce, Trinity Valley Community College, Palestine Regional Medical Center, PRMC AmBus, Texas Department of State Health Services, WIC Clinic, Cherokee County Public Health, Palestine Family YMCA, Palestine High School Health Science class, PHS Cosmetology class, Willow Creek Chiropractic and Wellness, McNadental, ACCESS, Wal-Mart Vision Center, Physical Therapist John Kolander, Family Smiles Dentistry, Braces Are Us, Palestine Police Department, Palestine Fire Department, Anderson County Sheriff's Office, Good Assist, and East Texas Family Medicine.

College Day High School juniors and their parents participated in a college day on Saturday, February 21st. Counselors and teachers talked with families about financial aid, academic expectations, dorm life, and how to pick a major. They ended the morning with pizza! Thanks to all of the high school counselors, teachers, and families who participated.

Palestine High School TACE College and Career A.M. Story TACE STEM Center

Potential Energy with Mr. Clardy.

Pizza rolls with Mrs.

Hazel.

PALESTINE ISD TACE

Palestine ISD TACE Parent Program invites

all community members to participate

in knitting classes. Classes are held on

Wednesdays, January 29th to May 14th, 2015 from 6 to 7:30 pm in

High School Room 222.

Parent Activity Calendar-March 2015Upcoming Events

Literacy continues in TACE. The students continued their

study of Dr. Seuss. The students also spent time making models of George Washington Culver who invented peanut butter.

Palestine High School TACE College and Career Center

9 Parent Scavenger Hunt 6:00-7:00 pm

26 Test Prep Rally 6:00-7:00 pm

Palestine Junior High School STEM Center

12 Family HOPE/Positive Behavior Support for Families of Children with Challenging Behavior

5:30-6:30 pm26

A. M. Story TACE STEM Center 24

Physical Fitness for Non-Athletic Child

5:30-6:30 pm

Southside Elementary TACE Literacy Center

12Keeping your Child Safe/Car Seat Safety

5:00-5:45 pm

24 Math on the Computer 5:00-5:45 pm

Northside TACE Literacy Center 24 Technology at Home 9:00 am

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

Northside TACE Literacy Center

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MARCH Looking Forward

Daylight Savings Time Begins

ST - Benchmark - 4th-Grade Science

ST - Benchmark - 4th-Grade Math

9:00a Substitute Teacher Meeting

4:00p HS - Cheerleader Tryouts

HS - Dogwood Relay - Wildcat Stadium

ST - Spring Pictures

9:00a NS - Goodies for Grandparents

5:00p SS - TACE - Child/Car Seat Safety

5:30p JH - TACE - Hope - Behavior Support for Families

SAT Test at PHS

Registration deadline for APR 18 ACT

Spring Break - All Week