Kerrville ISD Six-Weeks Highlights Kerrville ISD, 1009 Barnett Street, 78028
Nimitz Holds Drive for Toys for Tots Starkey Elementary’s Character Council sponsored the Toys for Tots campaign this year. Toys for Tots collects new, unwrapped toys each year and distributes those toys as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the community. In all, the school collected approximately 40 toys. The KISD maintenance department provided the boxes to collect the toys. Character council promoted the project with signs in the hallways and daily announcements to encourage students to bring toys.
December 19, 2014
BTW Students Attend Outdoor Education For nineteen years, Kerrville ISD students going through BT Wilson 6th Grade School have had the wonderful opportunity of attending Outdoor Ed at the H-E-B Foundation Camp in Leakey, Texas. Students spend two nights and three days engaged in activities designed to connect them with nature. Parents and other community members volunteer their time to teach classes or lead small groups. Throughout the camp, student groups are expected to do their share by serving lunch, washing dishes, or cleaning up after an activity. Students rotate through activities including pole fishing, archery and art, as well as classes given by the UGRA and Texas Parks and Wildlife. Outdoor ed provides students with engaging opportunities not possible within a classroom. The relationships forged among students and teachers are a great way to ensure a year full of meaningful learning. Jenny Galvan shows off her first catch
Tally Elementary Holds Math Night
Top Row: Chris Rendon, Riley Dill, Emma Miller, Dylan Moreno Bottom Row: Clive McCullough, Lucy Standridge, Zoe Pelton, Jessica Galvan
Important Dates Dec. 19-Jan. 2 - Christmas Break January 5, 2015 - School Resumes
Shaylene Ybarra, Anna Dixon and Maggie Rector play “Zoom”
Tally students and parents enjoyed an evening playing math games and visiting with teachers and staff during the schools Math Night. Kinder through second grades were in the cafeteria, while third through fifth grades were in the gym. Students received a card upon checking in that was stamped upon completion of each activity. Many teachers gave incentives for students attending and completing all available activities. Students had the chance to measure, do arithmetic, figure out fractions and estimate, all by participating in hands-on activities designed for high-interest learning.
KISD Six-Weeks Highlights Kerrville ISD, 1009 Barnett Street, 78028
KPSF Gearing Up for Teacher of the Year Program The Kerrville Public School Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2015 Teacher of the Year program. This program is designed to recognize exceptional classroom teaching within KISD. A Teacher of the Year award will be given to one elementary and one secondary teacher. A monetary award of $2,500 will be given to each recipient. All fulltime teachers completing at least five years of experience in this district, including the 2014-2015 school year, are eligible to be nominated. KPSF invites you to participate in this program by nominating a classroom teacher who exemplifies the finest in the profession. Contact your building principal for a Teacher of the Year packet or contact KPSF at 257-9282 or email them at kpsf@windstream.net. In addition, the packet is available online at www.kpsf.net. Past Winners 2012-2013 DeeAnn Foley, Starkey Leslie Lidiak, HPMS 2013-2014 Pam Guthrie, Starkey Shelby Balser, Tivy HS
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Nimitz Students in Kerr County Art Fair Nimitz Elementary School Art teacher Allison Mumme submitted 5 pieces of art from her Kindergarten, First and Second grade classes to the Kerr County Art Fair. Each submission received a ribbon in the contest. The winning students stand in front of a bulletin board showcasing their artwork and ribbons. Below are the categories and student names.
Standing left and right flanks - Kinder- torn paper pumpkin Division 1: Arts & Crafts, Paper Art, Age Group: 5 & Under Allison Mumme – Art Teacher Aiden Pucek- Participant (left) Evan Batts- Participant (left) Jade Taylor- Participant (right) Adysen Oliphant- 7th (right) NOT PICTURED: Alijah Vela- 9th Back Row sitting 2nd grade warm/cool color hand Division 1: Arts & Crafts, Mixed Media, Age Group: 6-10 Ellie Jonas- 5th Aubreyanna Fugazzi- 2nd Timothy Tijerina- 3rd Kendra Howard- 6th Jamie Maddison- 4th Front Row 1st grade- warm/cool color ocean sunset Division 1: Arts & Crafts, Mixed Media, Age Group: 6-10 Alison Vega- 7th Marques Ayala- 9th Jaylan Ellis- 8th Abigail Acosta- 10th Callie Waiser- 10th
Artwork by: Aubreyanna Fugazzi
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Thanksgiving Celebrations Abound
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HPMS and BTW Hold Successful Fundraisers BT Wilson Sixth Grade and Hal Peterson Middle School wrapped up their Acapulco Fundraiser and awarded the top ticket sellers at each campus. In all, the campuses raised more than $40,000, of which a portion will be returned to Acapulco for food costs. BT Wilson Sixth Grade (right)raised a total of $18,892. Top sellers were left-right: Garrett Kleypas, 5th; Walker Grimes, 3rd; Jose Castro, 1st; Meg Butler, 2nd; and Joshua Davis, 4th.
John Alan Whittle and Deste Berg
Hal Peterson Middle School raised a total of $22,111. The top ticket sellers were, left-right, Zack Reyna, 1st; Tyler Frazer, 2nd; Lenae Grimm, 3rd; Catherine Kaiser, 4th; Colton Harper, 5th; McKenzie Skrumeda, 6th; and Rachel Carlson, 7th.
Daniels Holds Author Dress-Up Day
Mrs. Duckworth’s Class at Tally
Mrs. Robertson’s Class at Starkey
Mrs. Cervantes’ Kindergarten students dressed up as crayons during the schools Author Dress-Up Day, held in conjunction with the Book Fair. They were inspired by the book, “The Crayon Box That Talked,” a story by Shane Derolf in which a little girl brings crayons together to draw a picture and learn that having many colors created a unique picture. Mrs. Cervantes said, “I teach my students the moral of the story and have them problem solve and analyze the situation in the book. My students learned we all need different abilities and colors to ensure a unique and beautiful creation.”
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Recognitions Around the District Hal Peterson Middle School Honor Choir - Analeigh Thames – 2nd, Intermediate Girls Choir Sopranos; Caitlyn Goss – 3rd, Advanced Girls Choir Sopranos; Jason Roper – 3rd, Boys Tenor 1; James Huff – 7th, Bass; Joseph Garrett – 9th, Bass; Vivian Wellborn – 2nd, Intermediate Girls Choir Altos; Blake Coe – 9th, Boys Tenor 2; Caitlin Jones – 2nd Alternate, Intermediate Girls Choir Altos; Taylor Abshier – 2nd Alternate, Advanced Girls Choir Sopranos; Maegan Monje – 17th, Intermediate Girls Choir Altos; Adriana Castillo – 11th, Advanced Girls Choir Sopranos; Gabrielle Hernandez – 25th, Intermediate Girls Choir Altos Honor Band - Emmanuel Guerrero, clarinet; Oscar De La Garza, baritone; Greg Lucas, trombone; Zoe McCright, trumpet; Jorden Bevans, trumpet; Haley Hall, clarinet; Gerard Real, French horn; Brody Maguire, percussion; Audrey Jellett, saxophone; Jadyn Doss, trumpet; Martha Juarez, flute; Dezirae Bremseth, French Horn; Jared Mathews, oboe; Julian Torres, percussion; Alternates: Kaileigh Kirkpatrick, Josh Leonard, Darren Pagel, Karen Robinson, Hayden Rusch and Kendall Thompson. Honor Orchestra - Audrey Jellett, first chair cello, top orchestra; Gerard Real, second chair cello, top orchestra, first stand; Cameron Poole, cello, top orchestra; Braedon Schlecte, viola, top orchestra; C.J. Goodyear, first violin, top orchestra; Drake Rowlands, violin, top orchestra; Kirk Watson, first violin; Vivian Wellborn, viola; Andrea Ovalle, violin 7th Grade Girls Cross Country District Champions 8th Grade Girls Cross Country District Champions 7th Grade Football B Team District Champions
Tivy High School Marching Band 1st Division Superior Rating at Region 11 Marching Contest Jazz Band Member for Region 11 - Ben Solder Honor Orchestra - Hannah McCullough, TMEA All-State String Bass, Assistant Principal Bass, Top Orchestra; Mary Elizabeth McQueen, First Violin, Top Orchestra, National Fiddling Champion (2nd Place); Matthew Maupin, Violin, Top Orchestra; Brynley Baker, Viola, Top Orchestra; Morgan Schoch, Violin Orchestra TMEA All-State Member - Hannah McCullough (2nd year) Varsity Volleyball Area Champs and Regional Quarter Finalists VB Academic All-District - Kendall Bosse, Merci Perry, Monica Rios, Sabrina Nentwich, Megan Wiederwax, Riley Risinger, Anna Beth Burniston, Ashli Bock, Kathryn Stieler VB All District Teams - 1st Team: Kendall Bosse, Riley Risinger; 2nd Team: Paige Miller, Merci Perry, Anna Beth Burniston; Honorable Mention: Damitra Holland, Molly Chambers, Tayler Morris All-State Team Varsity Football - Regional Champions and State Quarter Finalists FB Academic All-District - Hutch White, Justin Flores, Carson McCoy, Cade Dyal, Jackson Field, Preston Dimery, Rody Barker, Emilio Ledesma, Matt Avelar, Trevor Ford, Cameron Melcher, Hayden Schreckenbach, Antonio Ontiveros, Michael Luebano, Tres White, Brett Meil, Ahmad Al-Aride, Moises Hernandez, Parker Rhea, Weston Egger, Garrett Miller, Josue Jaramillo, Taylor Fair, Trent McCarty, Jesus Gonzalez, Travis Raiford, Parker Brown, Luke Fierst, James Ozuna, John Lampson, Wyatt Trahan, Chris Sudyka, Redmond Carson, Mason Carter FB All-District Teams - Honorable Mention: Tres White, Josue Jaramillo, Emilio Ledesma; 2nd Team Defense: Bryar Kappers, Taylor Fair, Cameron Melcher, John Lampson, Hunter Holmes; 1st Team Defense: Ronan Profeta, Sean Foreman, Preston Dimery; 2nd Team Offense: Travis Raiford; 1st Team Offense: Cade Dyal, Redmond Carson, Hutch White, Carson McCoy, Parker Brown, Trent McCarty, Mason Carter FB Academic All-State Teams - 1st Team: Mason Carter; 2nd Team: Parker Brown, Parker Rhea; Honorable Mention: Jackson Field FB Class 5A AP Sports Writers All-State Team - Honorable Mention: Cade Dyal, Hutch White, Ronan Profeta, Sean Foreman