SUMMER / FALL 2018
Local Business & Family
The Official Magazine of the Argyle Independent School District
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ARGYLE
BOARD OF
TRUSTEES The Argyle Board meetings are scheduled for the third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the AISD Administration Building, 800 Eagle Drive, Argyle, Texas 76226. Time is allotted each month for public comments. For additional information and the next scheduled meeting, contact the Superintendent’s office at 940.464.7241.
Sam Slaton Board President
Craig Hawkesworth Secretary
Jeff Williams Member
KNOW ARGYLE ISD
Dr. Telena Wright Superintendent
Chris Daniel Deputy Superintendent
Deana Steeber Assistant Superintendent
Elizabeth Stewart Chief Financial Officer
Mandi Murphy Hilltop Principal
Renee Funderburg Argyle Intermediate School Principal
Scott Gibson Argyle Middle School Principal
John King Argyle High School Principal
Todd Rodgers Athletic Director
John Bitter Vice President
Brad Lowry Member
Dr. Leona McDade Member
Ritchie Deffenbaugh Member
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Chance Westmoreland Girls Athletic Coordinator
Jason Bird AISD Band Director
Pamela Arrington PR Director
Greg Royar Technology Director
Albert Rutledge Transportation Director
Tommy Ledford Maintenance Director
Amy Bresnahan AISD Food Services Director
Chief Cairney AISD Police Chief
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TABLE OF PUBLISHERS Scott & Kelly Murray EDITORS Jana Melton Bobbi Byrne
CONTRIBUTORS Pamela Arrington Argyle ISD Steve Gamel
ADVERTISING Kelly Murray kelly@murray-media.com
ON THE COVER:
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Hilltop Elementary
Argyle High School
26 Hello from John King
30 The Sound of Music
37 Argyle High School Powerlifting
40 High School Sport Schedules
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Vision for The Year
09 Flower Beds at Hilltop Elementary
Argyle Intermediate
12 A Message from Renee Funderburg
16 Meet the STEM Teacher
District News
PRODUCTION Art Director Lizeth Wallace Graphic Designers Alyson Modene Caroline Brock Letters AISD Insights welcomes reader feedback, story suggestions and general comments. Email artwork@argyleinsights.com. All submissions become the sole property of Murray Media Group.
04 Argyle Board
04 Get to Know AISD
Argyle Middle School
07 Message from Dr. Wright
Contact Us
19 Welcome Back from Principal Gibson
09 The Great Argyle Read
20 Introducing New Staff Members
09 UNITE at UNT
22 Middle School Band
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24 News Broadcast Class
18 New Elementary Ground Breaking
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Editorial and advertising inquiries call 972.899.3637 or email your photos, stories, student spotlights and suggestions to artwork@argyleinsights.com for your chance to be featured by November 2nd, 2018
29 AEF Giving Day
32 Special Thanks to Eagle Partners
33 Transportation Update
Photo Pages
Golden Eagle Teacher of The Year The Music Academy: ‘18-’19 Sponsor
03 First Day of School
35 Student Nutrition
10 District Retirement Luau
36 Welcome New Director of Bands
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38 Argyle Band: Working Hard
14 AIS End of Year Celebration
39 Convocation 2018
21 An Evening Under the Stars
43 Argyle Choir
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Congratulations AHS Baseball
44 Night to Shine Prom
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Forest Glen Trip
45 Mickenheim Family Supports Argyle
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Congratulations Argyle Archery
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A Message
from Dr. Telena Wright, Argyle ISD Superintendent
W
ith record-breaking enrollment, Argyle
year, six third-grade classes will be held in
The team had a 37-0 perfect record, which
ISD is off to an excellent start for the
portables at Hilltop Elementary. Portables will
only three teams in UIL history have had. The
not be needed after this year.
team won a state championship and a national
2018-2019 year. For the first time in school history, enrollment exceeded 3,000 with 3,006
The next project will be to convert the
students enrolled. This is over a 10% increase
middle school into the high school. Additional
in enrollment since last year.
bonds will need to be sold from the
Excitement is always high at the start of a
authorization before this can start. The high
new school year as the new year promises
school should be ready at Canyon Falls by
new adventures and new learning experiences.
2021. This phase of the high school will take
The 2017 bond for $166,000,000 passed
the building capacity to 1,750 students. An
by the voters of Argyle ISD is making the
additional project is a third elementary which
addition of facilities to accommodate the
will be at Canyon Falls.
growth possible. Twelve new classrooms at AHS will give space for 300 more students each period when completed in mid-September to early October. Additions include two science labs, one art
12 new classrooms at AHS will give space for 300 more students
Additional bleachers were added this year at the stadium to provide more seating for general admission.
named national coach of the year.
The District will be in the second year of the implementation of the strategic plan this year. The six strategies include technology, facilities, and learning spaces, recruiting, retaining, training employees, instruction, both extracurricular and classroom, safety, and finance. Contact me at twright@argyleisd.com with any questions you may have.
AHS will be presented with a seventh consecutive, ninth total, Lone Star Cup on September 7 at halftime of the La Vega game. The seventh consecutive cup
classroom, family and consumer science lab, and eight general
breaks a state record for most consecutive
purpose classrooms. Renovations this summer
wins. The cup is given to one school in each
included cafeteria, kitchen, restrooms, and VCT
classification each year. Fine arts, athletics, and
in corridors.
academics all count in the total number
An elementary school in the Harvest
championship, and Coach Ricky Griffin was
of points.
subdivision is under construction and will be
Baseball team members will be receiving
completed by August 2019. For the current
their state rings on August 31 at the pep rally.
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Vision for the Year W
hile enjoying a long jog this summer,
about what the class expectations will be
we want to invite them to the most exciting
a question popped into my head:
when they start curriculum the second week.
part of our day – Recess! We will keep our
“What could go wrong with a campus of 900
We loved the result when we started school
parking lot open for grandparents to park.
children under the age of nine?” I had plenty
the second week! Children and parents met
They will enjoy a Rotation of Stations with
of answers to that! As my pulse increased, I
their teacher, and they knew their classes were
their grandchild. There will be a creation
came up with a better question: “What could
balanced and structured for ideal learning.
station, Interview Hub, Photo opportunity, and
The Cottages
playground show and tell. We are excited to
go RIGHT on a campus of 900 children under the age of nine?” Now that is a question to empower a great school year! There is no doubt the week and a half of training and preparing demonstrated how much professional development our staff participated in over the summer. Teachers shared amazing areas of learning in the curriculum, student management, and social and emotional support. The staff came ready for each child in their classroom.
Principal Round Table Our first roundtable was well-attended. Many families that joined me were new to Hilltop. This offered a chance for parents and members of the community to ask any questions about what we do and why. By the end of the evening, parents left with a better understanding of Hilltop’s procedures. We believe the relationships parents foster for their children cultivate the small town feel that we all love about Argyle. It was great to watch families walk out with newly developed friendships.
Kindergarten Practice The first week of school, kinder students are put in class pods. Teachers and staff move through the classes in a rotation that allows them to evaluate the dynamics of the children. We believe we can take the time to get to know our children, which will enable our staff to create better classes. It is difficult
We made room for our numbers! Our Hilltop building is full! If anyone can use oversized, movable buildings and fill them up
Demonstration of Graciousness Thank you to our parents and friends
can! I can not be more proud of our teachers,
of Hilltop who compliment our teachers
staff, and students. They transformed a difficult
and staff for their grit and influential service
situation into a fun adventure. Thank you to
hearts. It amazes me daily how hard people
AISD Maintenance crew for supporting all of
work to make every day a fresh learning
our transitions and growth.
opportunity for children. We know parents
The cottages have a “Demonstration of
and visitors observe the masses of children
Learning Wall” in the making. All of our indoor
walking in and out, but there is no doubt
classes hang their “Proud Work” on the walls
this is a positive place for each one of them,
near their rooms so all children can walk
and it’s due to the hard work of the men
our hallways to see the concepts mastered
and women in Hilltop. I can say “Thank you”
in those classes. We needed a wall for our
a million times; however, the support of our
cottage students. Thankfully, the Tribe Church
community means so much. I thank you for
has donated time and funds to our school.
sharing in our pursuit of the best year ever
They will have a wall available to be seen
and “all things are possible” attitude.
by students while they are at recess. We are excited to see their work hanging!
Schedule Changes and Lunches We have separated grade levels on the playground and in some grade level specials. This has allowed us to keep our crowd levels in fast-paced areas in a more controlled environment. Our lunchtimes have changed,
My vision for this year is that each child makes academic, social, and emotional strides. I believe we are capable of manifesting a safe environment for children to learn, develop, and laugh. Our employees will engage with children to assure they are known, valued, and supported. We are prepared to love each one.
too. Be sure to check the Recess, Specials, and Lunch schedule located on the Hilltop Webpage before coming to visit.
Grandparents’ Day Our cafeteria is FULL from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; therefore, we cannot host a grandparents
children inside our building enjoy learning
lunch. We still want them to come to visit, so
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welcome them into our world.
with learning, friendship, and laughter – Hilltop
for parents during that week; however, the
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have them join us as we try this new way to
Mandi Murphy Principal Argyle ISD
F LOW E R B E D S AT HILLTOP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL content provided by: Mr. Michael Ball, photo provided by: Mrs. Daphyne Miller
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illtop Elementary parent Aaron Deeter, who owns Deeter Lawn and Landscape Service, led the charge in beautifying the flower beds at Hilltop Elementary this summer. On June 24, Deeter, along with a large group of around 25 volunteers including men, women, and children, met at Hilltop to plant everything. The entire job was complete in about two hours thanks to everyone’s help. Thank You Deeter Lawn and Landscape Services for supporting our district!
The Great Argyle Read A Library Info provided by: Mary Ann Riley
rgyle ISD Libraries are excited to
teachers may also visit The Great Argyle
announce for the first time ever a new
Read Google Site (coming soon!), which
District-wide reading promotion called The
was created specifically for this promotion
Great Argyle Read! This program will be
to view book trailers, student and teacher-
tailored to students and teachers at each
created videos sharing why a certain book
individual campus. Each library will roll out this promotion sometime during the second Nine Weeks period by hosting a week of voting in which students
is their favorite, author videos, and more! During the final week of the promotion, students and teachers will vote for their
and teachers may vote
ONE all-time favorite
for their favorite two to
book title. The book
five book titles.
UNITE Argyle Eagle Day at UNT Saturday, October 13th UNT vs Southern Miss Kick off is at 1pm at the UNT Apogee Stadium. All AISD students get a FREE ticket! Discount tickets will be available for all AISD parents and staff. There will be a pre-game event for all AISD students to go out on the field.
receiving the most votes
From voting results, each library will
will be declared that campus’ Great Argyle
compile a list of the top 20 book titles for
Read. We are looking forward to sharing
that campus. Students and teachers will
our favorite books with everyone on our
be encouraged to read any books on their
campus, as well as with the District.
campus list they have not ever read before
Let’s find out which books are the
during the next six weeks. Students and
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2018
RETIREMENT
LUAU
DI STRIC T
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A Message from the
Argyle Intermediate Principal
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We are also excited about a couple of
ear Argyle Eagle Families, Welcome to the 2018-19 school year!
We have several after-school clubs available
new classes that will be a part of the specials
for students to join, including choir, robotics,
I hope everyone enjoyed their summer and
rotation this year. The Argyle Education
Drama Kids, archery, chess, and pickleball.
is ready for another fantastic year at AIS! The
Foundation provided us with the opportunity
Look for the sign-up information to be sent
first week of school was a huge success, and
to offer STEM. Brenda Williams will be the
out in emails and flyers. We had our Fall Book
teacher for this class. Students will also have
Fair from September 10-14 with our annual
a keyboarding class. We have found that with
Grandparents breakfast on September 11 at
the use of Chromebooks, keyboarding is an
7:00 AM in our multipurpose room. Parent
important skill that our students will need to
Conference Day is coming October 1st, so
teacher. Carrie Becker is also joining our
be successful now and in the future.
feel free to schedule a time with your child’s
5th-grade team as a math teacher. Kelly Little
Amy Gatlin, one of our paraprofessionals,
teacher. Picture Day is Tuesday, October 9th.
we have welcomed about 85 new students! This makes our total enrollment of about 440 students. We would like to welcome some new additions to our Argyle Eagle Staff! Brenda Pugh is coming as a 5th-grade ELAR
will lead this class.
is coming over from Hilltop to take Holly William’s place on our 4th-grade team. She will teach science and social studies. We wish Mrs. Williams all the best in her new position as the district ESL coordinator. We also welcome Cody Vanderford as PE teacher with Coach Baker and the high school boys golf coach. Brady Bell will now be my assistant principal full time. Everyone is excited about their new positions and
Parent Conference Day is coming October 1st so feel free to schedule a time with your child’s teacher. Picture Day is Tuesday, October 9th. The end of the first nine weeks will be here before we know it on October 12th.
thrilled to be starting this year with our fabulous students! We look forward to welcoming all our new fourth and fifth grade students while providing an environment in which all students feel accepted and successful in the classroom. I encourage our Argyle students to assist the new students in adjusting to our community and standards of high expectations. This can
The intermediate school concept is a great transition from elementary school in preparation for middle school. Fourth grade is still an extension of the elementary concept with a little more freedom given to students. When students get to fifth grade, their classes are designed
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the AIS office at 940-4645100. Your involvement and commitment to your child’s education is a vital part of our success. We value our partnership with the parents and look forward to working with each of you this school year to make it spectacular. Thank you again for your continued support.
the comfort of fewer teachers and a smaller campus than
the middle school. Additionally, you will see an increasing level of specialization among the educators. No longer will you have one teacher teaching most of your materials, but between three and four (each skilled within their own field) teachers educating the students within their disciplines. I can’t tell you how many parents tell me they appreciate
a show of support, or inviting them to join
how well our campus prepares our students
you at lunch. I know our new students in the
to be successful in middle school. We hope
district will quickly feel right at home and
you will find that same experience if you have
welcomed by our AIS family.
students starting on our campus this year.
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before we know it on October 12th.
more like middle school with
be as simple as introducing yourself, offering
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The end of the first nine weeks will be here
Renee Funderburg Principal Argyle Intermediate School
THANK YOU POINTBANK OF ARGYLE For Sponsoring The District T-Shirts!
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SURVIVING STOMACH VIRUSES
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& other GI Pathogens:
o the kids are finally out of your house and back in the schoolhouse sharing all of their germs and spreading around illnesses. Our office is recognizing a continuing theme of stomach complaints from the summertime activities as well as a shift to coughs, colds, congestion and runny noses. Gastrointestinal complaints have remained quite abundant with the start of the school year, so let us focus on these nauseating bugs.
By the time a stomach virus or other acute
the first sign of a stomach bug in children,
GI infection has manifested in one child, the
and children tend to vomit more often than
most important focus is hydrated that child
adults. As the infection moves through the
and protecting the other family members from
stomach and intestines, vomiting usually stops
contracting the illness.
after about 24 hours. On occasion this phase
Hand washing and keeping things clean are your best defenses from getting ill with a stomach bug. Not surprisingly, this is particularly true after touching or carrying your child and when preparing food and eating. Many viruses will survive on surfaces for days, and some viruses (i.e Norovirus) can even survive hand sanitizers and wipes. So while carrying around those little magic bottles of germ killer can be better than nothing, always try to wash with soap and
quickly or children eat more solids than they are ready for, even if the first meal is 1 to 2 days into eating again, they may begin vomiting again. If this happens you have to start back a ground zero with clear liquids and again advance slowly to a regular diet. Children rarely need medication when recovering from gastroenteritis. Talk with your child’s pediatrician if you feel your child is vomiting excessively, longer than 24 hours or he/she is becoming dehydrated.
water. I know, easier said
Remember that vomiting
than done. Every caregiver
and diarrhea are a protection
knows that when the
reaction of your child’s body
vomit is flying, it is almost
to clear infection. Do not give
impossible to adequately contain all of the
anti-diarrheal agents/medications to children
splatter, especially when it’s coming from more
as it can prolong the illness and increase the
than one child. So simply commit to do
severity of the infection.
your best.
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may last longer. If you advance liquids too
Diarrhea usually follows the vomiting and
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can last several days. Even so, our children’s
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thoroughly with soap and water after carrying
their skin from rashes and sores, keep them
or supporting your child. Wash surfaces in the
hydrated, avoid sugary foods and beverages,
household as soon as possible after an event,
and consider cutting out all dairy until all issues
use extra hot water for the laundry, and use
have resolved for at least 5-7 days. Re-introduce
high heat in the dryer. Consider using a dilute
dairy very slowly and monitor symptoms.
bleach solution to clean hard surfaces and even your children if necessary.
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FLU SEASON IS HERE. Please schedule your flu shots. Mon-Thurs: 7:30am-6:00pm Friday: 7:30am - 5pm • Saturdays: 9am - 12pm Summer / Fall 2018 • Argyle Insights •
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MEET THE
STEM TEACHER AT A R G Y L E I N T E R M E D I AT E Brenda Williams
1. How many STEM classes are offered at
roof for a house based on a certain climate,
STEM-related concepts, I hope students will
AIS this year?
creating an animal that is adapted for survival
pursue a job in a STEM field.
Every fourth and fifth grader is participating in
on an island with specific biotic and abiotic
STEM this year thanks to funding by the Argyle
features, designing a Scribble Bot using a
Education Foundation. That equals a total of
DC motor, creating a car that is powered by
30 STEM classes per week.
magnetism, designing a rocket for a stomp-
develop a passion for STEM while sparking
rocket system, and learning to code using
students’ imaginations. I want students to
Code.org.
know that studying STEM can lead them to
Students will participate in TEKS-based
3. What do students learn in STEM?
amazing places.
projects that integrate the four principles
The engineering design process guides STEM
5. How long have you taught? How long
of STEM – science, technology, engineering,
lessons and focuses on real-world issues and
have you taught in Argyle ISD?
and math. Throughout the year, the lessons
problems. The lessons immerse students in
This is my 20th year to teach and my 10th
will encompass such concepts as designing a
hands-on, open-ended exploration while
year in Argyle.
2. What type of activities/projects will the students be participating in?
building teamwork, cooperation skills, critical thinking, and problemsolving skills. Students apply math and science
I am looking forward to inspiring students to
6. What classes have you taught in the past? I have taught first, second, fourth, and fifth grade. 7. What do you love most about teaching?
English and language arts
I love teaching because I can share
skills such as researching,
my passion for science, make
listening, and speaking.
a difference in the lives of
STEM lessons allow for
others, and continue to
multiple right answers,
learn new things every day
and students learn from
while having fun.
retesting their products. By exposing students to STEM and giving them opportunities to explore
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most this year in your STEM classes?
concepts while practicing
failure when testing and
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4. What are you looking forward to the
Golden Eagle TEACHER O F T HE YE AR Photos - AISD PR & Communication • Info provided by: Mrs. Kimberly Mac
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rs. Kimberly Mack received the Lisa M. Z. Endowment Award and was named the Golden Eagle Teacher of the Year for Argyle ISD for 2018. Mrs. Mack attended UNT for her Bachelor’s degree and received her Master’s Degree from TWU in Administration. She taught and was an Assistant Principal in Lewisville ISD before teaching in Argyle ISD. She has taught for 27 years total. This is her fifth year in Argyle ISD. Mrs. Mack lives in Argyle with her husband and daughter, Faith, who is a freshman at AHS. She has a stepdaughter at Texas A&M. She loves working for Argyle Schools because she feels empowered to be creative and inspire children to love learning. “The administration and school board at Argyle have been supportive and encouraging to me, allowing me to be the best teacher I can be for my students,” said Mack. As the 2018 - 2019 Texas Teacher of the Year, she serves as a spokesperson and representative for teachers and students. Mrs. Mack’s philosophy of teaching has truly evolved over many years of working with students, parents, educators, and the community. Embedded deeply in her
philosophy of teaching is her belief that the purpose of education is to develop students’ ability to think critically, solve problems, and become independent thinkers to create a better future for themselves and others. She believes that effective teachers serve as guides and facilitators in assisting students to set goals and to achieve those goals. She believes in empowering students to be actively engaged in their learning and believes that educators should inspire individuals to achieve their personal best in school and life, ultimately creating a love of learning and desire to be a life-long learner and contribute positively to the world. Mrs. Mack believes that meaningful learning occurs when students are allowed to confront real problems, make choices, make mistakes, and find real solutions. She implements and encourages a growth mindset in her classroom. This begins with modeling to her students that she makes mistakes. She provides an environment that promotes a growth mindset by encouraging students to take on difficult challenges, supporting them when they fail, and encouraging them to succeed. By encouraging students to have a
growth mindset and to risk failure to achieve success, she has seen student growth in both motivation and achievement. There are a wealth of learning opportunities beyond the school walls. She involves parents and the community within every project. Critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication are foundational to everything she teaches. This cannot be accomplished through a lecture, books, or even online research alone. Real world connections take real-world experiences. Reaching out to parents, experts, and community members and inviting real-world presentations and learning opportunities into the classroom provides a diverse and rich learning experience for the students. She has included all school board members, Dr. Wright, AISD Superintendent, principals from each Argyle campus, the Argyle Town Council, and other local professionals to be actively involved in classroom projects. Involving community members and providing real-world experiences in the classroom deepens students’ understanding of how education is meaningful in their own life – making learning relevant. Her educational philosophy is deeply rooted in facilitating, guiding, and encouraging students through meaningful lessons and learning experiences to promote student success in a world where change is constant and learning never stops. She cannot “teach” students enough to make them successful in an ever-changing world. She stated that she, however, provides an atmosphere for students where they can develop and obtain 21st-century skills such as collaboration, communication, critical thinking, problemsolving, technological literacy, and social responsibility. Mrs. Mack believes that this is accomplished through a partnership with students, parents, administrators, and the community, and it is her goal as an educator to provide this for her students. In conclusion, this is her message for all teachers: “To engage and inspire children to love learning, to provide lessons that are interactive and meaningful, to see each child for the individuals they are, and finally, to never forget what it is like to be a child and to meet all children every day where they are regardless of their circumstances. It is my passion.” Summer / Fall 2018 • Argyle Insights •
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New Elementary COMING FALL 2019
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rgyle ISD broke ground on its second elementary school last spring. The new school is located in the Harvest community at the southwest corner of Old Justin Road and Harvest Way and is scheduled to open in the fall of 2019.
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WELCOME BACK FROM
PRINCIPAL
Gibson
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elcome back for the 2018-2019 school year at Argyle Middle School!
Argyle Middle School welcomes in a new video class for this school year that
This is going to be an incredible time as we
will present the news and showcase our
have now settled into our building for the
school utilizing technology. This class will
start of the third year in this facility. Over
allow us to convey the accomplishments
the past few years, we have seen significant
and awards of our outstanding students.
growth in Argyle ISD. We expect to add
Environmental science is an elective choice
close to 100 new students and approach
for seventh and eighth-grade students that
an overall enrollment of 800 students
utilize the greenhouse that was finished last
this school year. Due to the increase in
year. STEM (Science Technology Engineering
enrollment, there have been eight additional
and Math) continues to be a popular choice
teaching positions filled at AMS.
among students.
Last year, AMS welcomed our newest counselor, Jessica Wade. This year we celebrate the addition of a second assistant principal position, which has been filled by Dona Lumsden. Ms. Lumsden comes to us from Lake Dallas High School where she served as an assistant principal, academic counselor, department chair, and teacher. Ms. Lumsden joins the rest of the AMS administration in helping us meet the needs of our teachers and support our student population. I look forward to having an incredible year working with the students of Argyle middle school.
Scott Gibson Principal Argyle Middle School 940.246.2126 Ext. 3002
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Introducing New Positions in AISD M
rs. Alisha Roach joined Mrs. Margo Bigbee and Mrs. Kathy Arendt as a third counselor at Argyle High School. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of North Texas her graduate degree from Texas Women’s University. She worked in Lewisville ISD for the past 25 years. Mrs. Roach has been both a middle school and high school teacher and has been both a middle school and high school counselor. She is excited to have the opportunity to partner with students, staff, and families of the community of Argyle. She is looking forward to building relationships and being a part of AHS students’ pathway toward graduation and beyond high school.
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rs. Haynes will join Assistant Principal, Mrs. George and Principal, Mrs. Murphy, at Hilltop Elementary. Mrs. Haynes graduated from Tarleton State University in December 2005 with a Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. She graduated from Lamar University in August 2010 with a Master’s degree in Educational Administration. Her certifications include EC-4, ESL, Special Education, and Principal. She has been teaching in Argyle for 12 years. She started as a third-grade teacher, then moved to teach ESL and has been the District ESL Coordinator for the past two years. Mrs. Haynes is looking forward to getting to know more families and students in the community.
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rs. Lumsden joins Assistant Principal, Mr. Trevor Baker, and Principal, Mr. Scott Gibson, at Argyle Middle School. Mrs. Lumsden has a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from TWU with a Master of Education also from TWU. This is her 15th year in Education; she spent all of the first 14 years at Lake Dallas ISD. Mrs. Lumsden was at Lake Dallas Middle School for seven years. She was a math teacher, basketball coach, volleyball coach, and track coach. She was at Lake Dallas High School for seven years where she taught math, coached basketball and volleyball for one year, was an Academic Advisor for three years, and an Assistant Principal for three years. She is excited about the people in Argyle. Every single person she has met has welcomed her as one of their own and done everything they could to plug her in. She stated that she has found that everyone at the school has an “all hands on deck” mentality and she is so excited to work in that environment. “The kids give me my energy, and I honestly can’t wait for them to come back.”
An Evening Under the Stars
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here was standing room only as George Dunham and the Birddogs entertained in the beautiful outdoor setting of Bumbershoots on April 28. The sold-out crowd enjoyed their choice of entrées deliciously prepared by Earls, Bumbershoots, and Fuzzy’s Tacos. Preceding this special event, An Evening under the Stars, local students livened up the crowd by showcasing their musical talents. A silent auction raised proceeds benefiting the Alex Betzhold Memorial Fund.
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BACK TO SCHOOL BAND CAMP Band Update from Evan Fletcher, Director of Bands Argyle Middle School
NATIONAL RECOGNITION Members of the Argyle Middle School Band were selected to perform in the Music For All National Festival in Indianapolis, Indiana on March 14th-17th. After a rigorous evaluation process, the Argyle Middle School Honor Winds will join seven other middle school band programs from across the country for this prestigious event! We are very excited about this opportunity to represent our families, program, district, and community on a national stage!
STATE WINNERS The Argyle Middle School Honor Winds were selected as a state winner in the ATSSB Outstanding Performance Series. Recordings of “Arabian Dances,” “Songs of Old Kentucky,” and “The Footlifter” will be distributed on a CD across the state of Texas as a reference recording for those compositions. This is a HUGE honor and is attributed to the hard work of the students involved!
SUMMER BAND TRIP A number of young musicians traveled to Seguin, TX to attend the Texas Lutheran University Summer Music Academy. This five day overnight camp was attended by students from all over the state of Texas. Our students were able to hone their skills on an instrument, get to know other students from around the state, and develop the independence that will permeate into every aspect of their lives!
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Incoming 7th and 8th graders participated in our back to school band camp! During this time, we caught up with our friends and, most importantly, had a TON of fun! Students got to work preparing music for our upcoming school year and also for pep rallies and other community events. This was a great start to the year!
BEGINNER MUSICIANS GET STARTED The band hall has been buzzing with excitement as 120 new musicians begin their journey in the band! We have been hard at work learning all about music and our instruments! In addition to the social events and musical concepts, students will learn band, strengthen many character traits that will lead them to success in the classroom, on the field, or in the gym. There is a place for everybody in band! We will begin to test current 5th graders on instruments around spring break, so be on the lookout!
See Page 41 for Upcoming Performances
The Talon upgrades to 4k Article by: Mr. Chris Sayler and Photo by: Mr. Greg Royar
A
rgyle ISD Technology builds cutting edge computers for The Talon’s
student editors. Providing students and staff with the best
machines. The order? Five new, high-end video
into a compact-but-refined Mini-ITX frame.
and editing computers for The Talon, Argyle
Additionally, Dell UltraSharp InfinityEdge 4k
High School’s student-run news publication.
displays provide accurate color reproduction
For The Talon’s requirements, Technology
and maximum image fidelity for photo and
available computer hardware and software is
Director Greg Royar and Assistant Director
the principal mission of Argyle ISD Technology.
Josh Bates researched and hand-selected each
Usually, this means ordering the best product
component to find the best combination of
is not a trivial job, but The Talon had a specific
for the best price from major manufacturers
performance and price.
need for powerful devices at a reasonable
like Dell, Microsoft, or Apple. But sometimes the best product can’t
Each workstation contains an eighth-
video manipulation. “Building reliable custom hardware in-house
price. “ said Bates, “Rather than spend a
generation Intel i5 8600 “Coffee Lake”
fortune on computers that might be out
be bought straight off the shelf. When that
processor, 16 gigabytes of high-performance
of date in a few years, we made something
happens, AISD Technology knows it’s time to
RAM, premium solid state storage, and a
that can be upgraded continuously at a
roll up their sleeves and roll out custom-built
nVidia GTX 1070ti graphics card, all built
comparatively low cost. “
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New Class at AMS
NEWS BROADCAST Info provided by: Mrs. April Dominguez
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rgyle Middle School has a new class this year. The class title is News Broadcast,
composing stories, practicing professional delivery of, and editing content for distribution
and Mrs. April Dominguez teaches it. The
district-wide. In addition, students will have
News Broadcast class gives students who are
the opportunity to build the news set -
creative and outgoing an opportunity to use
including lighting and design. The broadcast
their talents to benefit the culture of their
class is a highly collaborative, creative,
school. Students in the course will discover a
dynamic environment in which students are
world of emerging technologies. They will have
accountable for meeting deadlines.
the opportunity to create, publish, and market
The collaborative broadcasts will include
the school’s weekly news segments, and will
student created and led segments, news
assume ownership over individual and group
stories, commercials, teacher-student
audio/video projects. In this course, students
interviews, special reports, messages from
will learn photography and video techniques,
the administration, and various other ideas
digital camera operation, and applications for
they have throughout the year. The idea for
designing and editing content. Students in the
the AMS news program came when April
AMS News Broadcasting class will collaborate
Dominguez observed the rapid rate at which
to create school news videos, writing scripts,
their campus was growing. “The goal is to
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document student achievement and foster a collaborative and inclusive culture,” said Mrs. Dominguez. Mrs. Dominguez hopes that everyone will feel as though they are a part of a team. Online media has taken over traditional media and is a large part of their daily lives. In addition to responsibility, deadlines, organization, and public speaking, this class will prepare students to create and distribute digital content in various fields in their future. Make sure you check out the AMS New Broadcast class on the Argyle Middle School Youtube channel.
The Music Academy of Argyle A 2018 - 2019 AISD DISTRICT SPONSOR T
he Music Academy of DFW has a brand new music academy in Argyle. They are
also the proud district sponsors of Argyle ISD. They are so excited to be an Eagle Partner
The Music Academy is a proud Affiliate Partner with Music & Arts and a licensed Roland dealership. The Manager of the Argyle Music Academy,
with the Argyle ISD and are looking forward
Philip Williams, earned his M.M. Voice
to serving the Argyle community! The Music
Performance/Pedagogy at the University of
Academy offers professional Private Lessons
North Texas and B.A. in Voice Performance at
for students in guitar, piano, and other string
Pepperdine University. His performance roles
instruments along with vocal disciplines. They
include Major General Stanley in Gilbert &
want to prepare your future Argyle ISD Band
Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance (UNT), Jupiter in
or Choir student. All of their instructors
Offenbach’s Orphée aux Enfers (FAVA 2010),
are professionally degreed musicians and
Schaunard in Pepperdine Opera’s production
educators with a passion for inspiring kids to reach for the spotlight!
of La Bohème, Papageno in Mozart’s The Magic Flute, and The Baker in Into the Woods (2009), an adaptation in Hollywood, CA. Mr. Williams has also performed in opera scenes during
Mr. Scott Himmel is the owner of the Music Academy. He started the Music Academy in 1997, and for the last 21 years
the Heidelberg, Germany Opera Program (Summer 2008), where he played Eisenstein in Act 1 of Die Fledermaus. Philip has sung with the world-renowned UNT Acapella choir and has performed with The Fort Worth Chorale,
has been serving the North
under the baton of Dr. Jerry McCoy. Philip has
Texas area. He is honored to
directed choral ensembles and taught private
work with Argyle ISD in support of AISD Choir Director, Mr. Griswold and AISD Director of Bands, Mr. Bird, and is looking forward to supporting Argyle ISD’s Fine Arts programs.
vocal lessons throughout Texas. He actively performs around Dallas/Ft. Worth and is currently working to expand musical education opportunities to North Ft. Worth. In the photo - L to R - The Music Academy Owner - Mr. Scott Himmel and Argyle Music Academy Manager - Mr. Philip Williams Summer / Fall 2018 • Argyle Insights •
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AHS Welcomes New Principal Mr. John King
he Argyle ISD School Board approved Mr. John King in a special meeting on Monday, August 6th to be the principal of Argyle High School. Mr. King started with the district in 2007 and had held the roles of teacher/coach and assistant principal of Argyle High School. The district congratulates Mr. King on his new role. Mr. King is looking forward to building on the relationships that he has with AHS’ returning students and staff members as well as building new relationships with everyone that is new to the campus. HIs goals for this school year are to build a “family” type atmosphere between students and teachers, achieving 97% attendance for the AHS student body for the year, and improve on their already amazing state and national test scores. When
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asked how he feels about AHS receiving their seventh consecutive and ninth total Lone Star Cup, he states that receiving the Lone Star Cup for the ninth time is a true honor for the school and the community. “It represents the hours of hard work and preparation by our students, teachers, staff members, coaches, and parents.” This is a true community award, and it shows everyone that we truly are the best high school in Class 4A,” said King. In addition to the excitement about the Lone Star Cup, there is also a lot of excitement regarding new classes that are being offered this year. Students have an opportunity to take the following new classes - ASL II, World War II/ Civil War, Food and Nutrition, Dance II, and AP French 4/5. The high school, currently
undergoing renovation and updating, will have 12 new classrooms, remodeled bathrooms, new flooring throughout the building, and a remodeled kitchen and cafeteria when all of the construction is complete in October. The high school welcomed 10 new teachers and one new counselor this school year. There is a total of 92 staff/faculty and 915 students at Argyle High School this school year. Mr. King would like to say thank you to his administrators, teachers, and staff for welcoming him into his new position and for their patience during the construction this summer. Also, he wanted to thank them for their dedication to our students and community.
John King Principal Argyle High School
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Congratulations
AHS Baseball Team - 4A State Champions 2018 - A PERFECT SEASON - UNDEFEATED
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he AHS Baseball players and coaches received their State Championship rings during a presentation at the first high school pep rally this fall. Dr. Telena Wright presented the players with their rings along with Head Coach Ricky Griffin.
AEF GIVING DAY
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he Argyle Education Foundation is proud to put over $189,000 back into the classroom in 2018-2019 by funding 3 STEM teachers, a STEM grant, & 4 campus grants in AISD! Learn more today by visiting www.SupportArgyleISD.org.
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 2019 AEF GALA: THE EVENING OF FEBRUARY 23, 2019 - MORE DETAILS TO COME.
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Sound Music T H E AT R E D E P A R T M E N T P E R F O R M S
The
of
by Melissa Toomer
T
he auditorium will soon come alive with the sounds of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music. This classic musical is based on the real-life story of the Von
Trapp Family singers, one of the world’s best-known concert groups in the era immediately preceding World War II. Set in Austria on the eve of the Anschluss in 1938, the musical tells the story of Maria, who takes a job as governess to a large family while she decides whether to become a nun. She falls in love with the children and eventually their widowed father, Captain von Trapp. He is ordered to accept a commission in the German Navy, but he opposes the Nazis. He and Maria decide on a plan to flee Austria with the children. Many songs from the musical have become standards, such as “Edelweiss,” “My Favorite Things,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “Do-Re-Mi,” and the title song “The Sound of Music.” The cast attended musical theatre boot camp July 23 - August 3. Students learned all of the music and choreography during this time.
The show is September 20th, 21st, and 22nd at 7:30 pm and September 23rd at 2:00 pm in the Argyle High School Auditorium. Tickets are $5 for students, $10 for adults, and 50% off for AISD Employees. Use the link to buy tickets online. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ahs-sound-of-music-tickets-48917916806 The Theatre Department also hosted a mini theatre camp day for Pre-K thru 5th-grade students. Students participated in vocal warm-up technique, improv skills, and learned a song from the musical. Students will perform a song during intermission of The Sound of Music. The mini-camp was held on September 15th from 9 am to 12:30 pm in the AHS Auditorium. The fee was $40 per student and included a shirt and snack.
Cast: Maria Katie Haynes
Max Colby Raascch
Captain Von Trapp Jackson Barnes
Mother Abbess Gracie Arthur
Liesel Von Trapp Raleigh Turner Frederic Von Trapp Grady Henexson Louisa Von Trapp Peyton Deffenbaugh Kurt Von Trapp Grant Wright Brigetta Von Trapp Bella Zindel Marta Von Trapp Kadyn Kozminksi
Nuns Berret Buvinghausen, Kimmy Giese, Kass Rosengren, Avery Winter, Mikayla Simmons, Savannah Peters
Sister Sophie Lauren Van Zee
Postulants Gracen Siben, Amaris McCasland, Jenna Schnabel
Sister Margeretta Mattie Kelton
Contestants/Neighbors/Guests Izzy Wolfe, Payton Connaster, Aidan Monticino
Sister Berthe Sarahbeth Meraz Rolf Jake Wetteland
STAGE MANAGER Milan McKenna
Franz/Von Schreiber Slade Monroe
CHOREOGRAPHY Hayley Martinez
Gretel Von Trapp Carlin Clark
Frau Schmidt Kate Repp
MUSIC IS UNDER THE DIRECTION OF William Griswold
Elsa Baroness Carly Haynes
Herr Zeller Alex Govea
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Eagle District Sponsors:
A SPECIAL THANKS TO THE 2018-2019
Eagle Partners:
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TRANSPORTATION W
ow, I can’t believe it is time for the fall
is derived from the Poster Contest the year
if it was left behind in their assigned seat.
issue of our Insights magazine. It feels
before. While on the topic of safety, I want to
However, sometimes students move seats
like it was yesterday when the summer issue
remind everybody to stop for students loading
during the route to sit next to a friend and
came out for publication.
and unloading school buses when the red
forget to take their belongings with them.
The first week of school went
lights are flashing. We receive radio
smoothly due to the hard work
calls daily of drivers illegally
and long hours preparing for
passing stopped school
it. Our drivers performed
buses throughout Argyle
Please be sure to mark your student’s items with their name so we can return the item to them. Each year the Transportation Department donates hundreds of unclaimed
multiple dry runs to
ISD. When possible,
items to a local charity because the items
ensure they knew their
our drivers write down
were never claimed.
route before the first day
license plate numbers and
of school. Some drivers
turn them into the Argyle
worked extra hours to
ISD police department for
pass out bus passes and bus
investigation. In years past, the
applications at Meet the Teacher
Argyle police department followed
Now that the first few weeks of school are behind us and things are settling into a routine, drivers and students are looking forward to the next school holiday. The school year goes by quickly, and Christmas break will be here
night. Our office staff worked long hours
buses and issued citations to drivers that failed
before we know it. Please go over Argyle ISD
adding students to routes and making bus
to stop for our red lights.
School Bus Safety Rules and Consequences
passes for our Hilltop and Intermediate school
If your student regularly rides the school
students. I want to thank every one of them
bus, they should have been given an assigned
for their hard work and dedication to the
seat by their bus driver. Students are assigned
students of Argyle ISD.
to seats to help the driver learn your student’s
National School Bus Safety Week is
name and to monitor student behavior more
October 22nd–26th. It is designed to promote
effectively. It also helps the driver
school bus safety. School districts throughout
return found items to your
the country observe School Bus Safety Week.
student
The theme this year is “My Driver - My Safety Hero!” The theme of National School Bus Safety Week
to ensure everybody has a safe ride on the yellow school bus.
Glen Tri t s e r p Fo YL E ARG
D INTERME
IATE SCHOOL 4T H GR
ADE
2018
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STUDENT
NUTRITION
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e are excited for another year of entree, up to three sides, and a glass of milk. serving Argyle students, staff, and Middle school and high school students can families. We have been hard at work creating create their own side salad each day from our new and exciting menu items for our fresh salad bars. Argyle ISD also has a chef students to enjoy. Some of the most popular on staff this year. Chef Diez was a culinary new items so far has been our instructor for 12 years and has a We have also Homemade Lasagna, Chicken degree in Hotel and Restaurant started a new Burritos, and Stir-Fried Rice. We Management. We are also program called also continue to increase the proud to offer free breakfast The Blue Plate number of high quality “clean and lunch to all Pre-K students Special where all label” ingredients and fresh this year. Pre-K has their own uniformed police seasonal fruit and vegetable menu, which is posted on officers who dine offerings on our menus. our website. We have also with our students Breakfast for grades K-5 started a new program called during breakfast is $1.50, and lunch is $2.90. The Blue Plate Special where or lunch time get Breakfast for grades 6-12 is all uniformed police officers to eat for free. $2.00, and lunch is $3.50. This who dine with our students time of year, there are a lot of questions about what comes with a meal. A lunch for grades K-5 includes the student’s choice of entree (the whole grain & protein part of the meal), up to two vegetables, two fruits, and choice of milk. For grades 6-12, students may select their choice of daily
during breakfast or lunchtime get to eat for free. Over the summer, the Student Nutrition Department hosted a knife skills training class. AISD administrators and AISD School Board members along with the Student Nutrition staff took part in the specialized training.
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Excellence Commended Winner – ’15,’16 • 43 Total All State Musicians since 2010 • Member of the prestigious University of Houston Wind Ensemble • Member of Catalyst Saxophone Quartet • Fischoff Chamber Music Competition, 1997 1st Prize
AISD New Director of Bands
LEADS THE WAY Info provided by: Mr. Jason Bird
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r. Jason Bird is currently in his 18th year of teaching and his first year as the Director of Bands at Argyle High School in the Argyle Independent School District. Prior to arriving in Argyle, Jason served as the Director of Bands at Richland High School. During his tenure at Richland, the concert ensembles were awarded consistent Superior Ratings at the UIL Concert and Sight-reading Contests. The Richland High School Honors Band was named a finalist in 2008, 2014, 2016, and 2017 for the TMEA Honor Band Competition, and in 2014, the Honors Band was a National Wind Band Honors Winner. The marching ensemble was awarded consistent Superior Ratings at UIL Marching Contests with advancements to UIL State Marching Contest in 2006, 2008, 2012, and 2017. Additionally, the marching ensemble was a consistent finalist at BOA Regional, Super Regional, and Grand National events. In 2011, Mr. Bird collaborated with the Haltom High School and Birdville High School Bands to perform in the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California. A native of Fort Worth, TX, Mr. Bird attended the University of Houston Moores School of Music and received his Bachelors in Music Education. While attending the University of Houston, Mr. Bird was a member of the prestigious Wind Ensemble and the Catalyst Saxophone Quartet. The Catalyst Saxophone Quartet was named the Wind Division Champion
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in 1997 for the Fischoff Chamber Music Competition, the Coleman Chamber Music Competition, and the Carmel Chamber Music Competition. Mr. Bird is an active adjudicator and clinician for concert and marching bands. He is a member of Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Bandmasters Association, Texas Music Adjudicators Association, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, and Phi Beta Mu. Mr. Bird currently resides in Keller with his wife, Amanda, and sons, Jonah and Jacob. He has won numerous awards including: • TMEA Honor Band 6A Finalist - ’14,’16, • TMEA Honor Band 5A Finalist (2nd Place) – 2017 • Music For All National Wind Festival Featured Ensemble - 2017 • UIL Marching Straight Superior Ratings - 2001-2017 • UIL Varsity Concert/Sight-Reading Superior Ratings - ’11,’12,’13,’14,’15,’16,’17 • UIL Non-Varsity Concert/Sight-Reading Superior Ratings - ’04,’06,’07,’08,’09,’10 • UIL State 6A Marching Contest - ’06,’08,’12 • UIL State Marching Contest Finalist - ’08,’17 • BOA Regional Finalist - ’05,’06,’07,’08,’09,’10, ’11,’12,’13,’14,’15 • BOA Super Regional Finalist - ’05,’06,’07,’09, ’10,’11,’12,’13,’16 • BOA Grand National Finalist - ’05, ’07 • Foundation for Music Education Mark of Excellence National Winner – 2014 • Foundation for Music Education Mark of
• Coleman Chamber Music Competition, 1997 Award for Woodwinds &Brass • Carmel Chamber Music Competition, 1998 1 st Prize Mr. Bird has been involved with music his entire life. His mother taught him piano lessons at an early age, he stated that he has been reading the musical language longer than any other language. Mr. Bird comes from a band family. Mr. Bird and his family spent many Friday nights attending Friday night games supporting family members and friends on the field and in the stands. “I’ve loved the idea of making music and band my life since I was in Middle School,” said Bird. When asked what his favorite instrument was he stated that his first instrument was piano, however his first band instrument was Saxophone. He said that he really doesn’t have a preference of what instrument he likes the most, but if he had to choose, it would be the piano. Mr. Bird’s favorite quote is - “Do or do not. There is no try” - Yoda. He has found that the most important skill being a member of the band teaches is persistence. “Today, our students expect instant gratification and music doesn’t offer that. It takes patience and persistence to learn to read and play music. It is even more challenging to do this with a group of 100+ other musicians,” said Bird. When asked why students should join band, he stated that music plays an important role in education. There is a mountain of evidence that supports this. Though he is an advocate for band, he truly believes that every child deserves a music education through band, choir, or other means. The AHS Band offers students of music an opportunity to learn life-long skills. It teaches commitment, responsibility, discipline, patience, and creativity. It gives opportunities to perform and build positive relationships.
Argyle High School
Powerlifting
Photos and article provided by: Mrs. Kellye Wright
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rgyle High School Powerlifting has been one of Argyle’s best-kept secrets since Casey Grounds won the Texas High School State Powerlifting meet in 2006 followed by Liz Fenley in 2009. The team, trained by David Muns, has placed third at Arlington Oakridge in 2018 and second at Forney. Nick Golden, Brock Martin, Naton Edwards, Josh Hicks, Henry Robinson, Greg Stringfellow, Chance Cruz, Owen Petrie, Jayton Polley, and Madison Mills won Argyle its first team trophies. Nick Golden, a 2018 graduate, set a 2018 NASA National record with a 600-pound deadlift. Golden also won a best lifter trophy at the Arlington Oakridge meet, and a best deadlift trophy at the Region 6 Division 2 meet in the heavy class. Brock Martin, a senior, also won a best deadlift trophy at the Region 6 Division 2 meet, which qualified him for the state meet. Martin said he believes the hardest part about powerlifting is maintaining the mentality he needs to be successful. “[Powerlifting] has shown me the importance of discipline and perseverance,” Martin said. After training to prepare for a meet, the work isn’t over. Martin and the rest of the team have to be proactive to prevent injuries, he said.
“Fighting for first and winning makes the work worth it,” Martin said. Senior Naton Edwards said that while powerlifting isn’t easy, it’s always worth it. “The coolest thing about powerlifting is getting up to your last deadlift, ripping it off
mind that I’m lifting a certain weight, I’ll begin to doubt myself, and soon enough I wouldn’t have enough confidence to lift what I want to.” The most rewarding part of the sport is setting a new personal best and to meet new goals, Cruz said.
the ground and standing there with nothing
“It’s satisfying because you’re the one that
but joy and adrenaline rushing through your
was able to accomplish it with your strength,
body,” Edwards said.
not anyone else’s,” he said.
Cruz said he
Powerlifting gave Cruz more
believes the most
self-confidence and allowed him to
challenging part
make more friends, he said.
of powerlifting is motivating yourself. “It’s easy to say you’ll lift a certain weight, but it’s harder actually to lift what you said you’ll do,” Cruz said. “You have to train to accomplish your goals, and it is challenging to keep it up. It’s the same for every other workout or exercise too that you have to tell yourself to do it and to do it right.” “Powerlifting like lots of sports is a mental game, “Cruz said.
“I’m pretty grateful for what the sport has done for me, and I don’t think I’ll regret how it’s changed my high school experience,” Cruz said. There is a lot of work to be done every day to be successful at powerlifting, David Muns said. “It’s usually not fun, and it can be boring. But, the good lifters embrace training,” he said. The best part of coaching is the relationship between the lifter and the coach, he said. “Getting to watch their personality change
“To get ready for a meet, I try to avoid
as much as the way they look. Being able to
thinking about what weight I’m going to lift,”
lift heavy weight brings giant confidence and
Cruz said. “If the thought gets stuck in my
builds tremendous work ethic,” Muns said.
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Band: Working Hard O
ur band is sounding AMAZING, all their hard work, early mornings and late nights these last weeks of summer have paid off. Your Argyle Band Students get up early every morning to practice, make perfect and repeat to get ready for state marching contest. The parents couldn’t wait to preview the marching show “Starstruck” and the students couldn’t wait to preform the show at the annual Band Family BBQ, on Friday August 17th. We started the evening with hamburgers and hotdogs and a quick Band Booster presentation, while the band warmed up. The Band Families got to preview a portion of the show and then had the opportunity to learn how to march from their band student. The parents and siblings learn very quickly, that marching is not as easy as it seems. This is a great annual tradition and always fun to watch and photograph. The Band is working very hard preparing for their first competition at Golden Triangle Marching Contest at CH Collins Stadium (Denton) on September 29th. We would love for you all to come out and cheer us on, please visit our new Band Booster Website ArgyleBandBoosters.com for more information and future contests.
Britt Lintner Flaten Band Mom, Supporter, Fan, Photographer and Huge Supporter
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IT’S GOING TO BE AN INCREDIBLE SCHOOL YEAR C O N V O C AT I O N 2 0 1 8
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he AISD 2018 Convocation was
production which starred the AHS Choir,
mentoring and leading youth. Again, we were
Incredible! The entrance of the school
Cheerleaders, and Majestics Drill Team. Mr.
honored to have Logan Stout as our keynote
was lined by the AHS Band, cheerleaders,
Logan Stout was the keynote speaker. He is an
speaker. The Argyle Education Foundation
and members of the Majestics Drill Team. Dr.
accomplished business owner, philanthropist,
presented and recognized the Lisa M.Z.
Telena Wright, AISD Superintendent, dressed
entrepreneur, best-selling author, keynote
Endowment winner and handed out gift cards
in theme as Edna Mode from the Incredibles
speaker, and leadership trainer. He is the
to teachers. PointBank of Argyle sponsored
movie. She opened convocation with her
owner of IDLife, a business directed in the
district t-shirts that were handed out at
annual welcome back presentation. All AISD
area of health and wellness. Logan is also
convocation, and DATCU was on hand with
Administrators dressed in Incredibles themed
the founder and CEO of the Dallas Patriots
its annual planners along with representatives
shirts and took part in an on stage opening
baseball organization, where he focuses on
from ATPE. A special thanks goes out to Mr. William Griswold, Mrs. Melissa Toomer, Mrs. Laura Truebenbach, Mrs. Erin Lemish, Mrs. Haley Martinez, Mr. Michael Lemish, Mrs. Misty Whitworth, the AISD Maintenance, and AISD Technology Department for all of their help in making the AISD 2018 Convocation so successful.
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HIGH SCHOOL
SPORTS Schedules
Football
Volleyball
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Varsity
DATE OPPONENT
TEAM TIME
AUG 4
@ Keller Central Scrim
F/JV/V
9:00
AUG 7
vs Frisco Lebanon Trail
F/JV/V
5&6
AUG 9-11
@ ASC Carrollton Classic JV
TBD
AUG 9-11
@ Pearland Tournament
V
TBD
AUG 14
vs C F Brewer
F/JV/V
5&6
AUG 17
@ Colony/Hebron
F/JV
5&6
AUG 16-18 @ Northwest Classic
V
TBD
AUG 21
F/JV/V
5&6
AUG 23-25 vs Sawyer Camillo
V
9:00
AUG 28
@ Melissa
F/JV/V
5&6
AUG 31
vs McKinney HS
F/JV/V
5:30 & 6:30
SEP 7
vs Callisburg
F/JV/V
5&6
SEP 8
@ Nike ASC
F/JV
TBD
SEP 11
@ Liberty Christian
F/JV/V
5&6
SEP 14
@ Celina
F/JV/V
5&6
SEP 18
@ Aledo
F/JV/V
4:30 & 6
SEP 21
@ Springtown
F/JV/V
5&6
SEP 22
@ GCISD Tournament
F/JV
TBD
DATE OPPONENT
TIME
SEP 25
vs Decatur
F/JV/V
5&6
SEPT 27
Liberty Eylau
7:00
SEPT 28
@ Krum
F/JV/V
4:30 & 6
OCT 4
@ Sanger
6:30
OCT 2
@ Braswell
F/JV/V
5&6
OCT 4
@ Boswell (Red Team) 5:30
OCT 5
vs Bridgeport (Homecoming) F/JV/V
4:30 & 6
OCT 11
vs North Lamar
6:30
OCT 9
vs Springtown (SR Night)
F/JV/V
5&6
OCT 18
@ Paris
6:30
OCT 12
@ Decatur
F/JV/V
5&6
OCT 25
vs Melissa
6:30
OCT 16
vs Krum
F/JV/V
5&6
NOV 1
@ Anna
6:30
OCT 23
@ Bridgeport
F/JV/V
5 &6
NOV 8
vs Celina
7:30
vs Boswell
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DATE OPPONENT
TIME
SEPT 14
@ Tyler Chapel Hill
7:00
SEPT 28
Liberty Eylau
7:00
OCT 5
vs Sanger (Homecoming) 7:00
OCT 12
@ North Lamar
7:00
OCT 19
vs Paris (Pink Out)
7:00
OCT 26
@ Melissa
7:00
NOV 2
vs Anna (Senior Night) 7:00
NOV 9
@ Celina
NOV 16
Bi-District @ TBA TBD
NOV 23
Area @ TBA TBD
NOV 30
Regional @ TBA TBD
DEC 7
State Quarter Finals @ TBA TBD
DEC 14
State Semi-Finals @ TBA TBD
DEC 21
State Championship @ TBA TBD
7:00
Junior Varsity
Lady Eagles Basketball
Upcoming Band
DATE OPPONENT
JV VAR
OCT 27
vs Colony/Lone Star (S)
10:00
10:00
NOV 30
vs SLC/Duncanville (S)
5:00
6:00
NOV 6
vs Birdville
5:00
6:15
NOV 8-10
@ Grapevine Tournament
TBA
NOV 8-10
@ Colleyville Heritage
TBA
NOV 13
@ Lake Country
6:00
NOV 15-17 @ Flower Mound Tournament
TBA
TBA
NOV 19
vs Quinlan Ford
1:00
2:15
NOV 20
vs South Oak Cliff
1:00
2:15
NOV 27
@ Melissa
5:00
6:15
NOV 29 - Dec 1 @ Jack Frost Tournament
TBA
DEC 4
@ Keller
5:00
6:15
DEC 11
vs Aubrey
5:00
6:15
DEC 14
@ Sanger
5:00
6:15
DEC 18
vs Ranchview
5:00
6:15
DEC 20
vs Liberty Christian
1:00
2:15
DEC 29
@ Frisco Centennial
12:00
1:15
DEC 31
vs Ponder
12:00
1:15
5:15
6:30
October 19th Middle School Night! 7:00 PM Argyle Eagle Stadium October 30th Beginner Band World Premiere! 7:00 PM Argyle HS Auditorium November 1st Advanced Bands Fall Concert 7:00 PM Argyle HS Auditorium December 10th Middle School Winter Concert 7:00 PM Argyle HS Auditorium January 18th All-Region Concert Time TBA Argyle HS Auditorium
DISTRICT 8-4A JAN 4
@ Bridgeport
JAN 8
BYE
JAN 11
vs Springtown
5:00
6:15
JAN 15
@ Krum
5:00
6:15
JAN 18
vs Decatur
5:00
6:15
JAN 22
vs Bridgeport
5:00
6:15
JAN 25
BYE
JAN 29
@ Springtown
5:00
6:15
FEB 1
vs Krum (Senior Night)
5:00
6:15
FEB 5
@ Decatur
5:00
6:15
MORE SPORT SCHEDULES ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.ARGYLEISD.COM Summer / Fall 2018 • Argyle Insights •
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2018 NASP NATIONAL CHAMPIONS ARGYLE 4 TH AND 5 TH GRADE TEAM
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Argyle Choir INCREDIBLE SOUNDS, INCREDIBLE HEART
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happening in the Argyle Choir, please follow nly a few years ago, the Argyle ISD Contest in April. To cap off the year, the Choir program was made up of 11 Argyle High School Choir will be traveling to us on our social media platforms! You can students in grades 7th-12th on one campus. Nashville, TN during the month of June for an follow our entire program on Instagram at @ While small in number, they were mighty in incredible four day experience in Music City argylechoir and follow our THE ARGYLE spirit and continuously worked together to with the opportunity to visit recording studios, HS acapella group at @ CHOIR FAMILY make beautiful music. These students built the museums, famous concert venues, a clinic with argyle_remedy. You can CONTINUES foundation for what the Argyle Choir program nationally recognized choral directors, and also find us on Facebook TO GROW stands on today. It took patience, passion, and perform in three different locations including at Argyle ISD Choir and perseverance to see the Argyle the famous Grand Ole Opry. Remedy Acapella. Lastly, to watch our past MORE THAN The Argyle Choir family continues Choir program grow, but the performances and see highlights from our wait has been worth it. In the to grow every day, and once you are events you can subscribe to our Youtube 2018-2019 school year, more in the family, you are always in the channels, Argyle ISD Choir, and than 240 students, in grades family. One of the best aspects of our Remedy Acapella. 6th-12th, across two campuses, STUDENTS Choir program is that our students Argyle ISD Choir would like to thank all of performing in seven different are well-rounded and participate in the people who have facilitated the growth choirs, will embark on an incredible such a wide variety of activities throughout and transformation of our program. Thank you journey together. the district. Choir members this year can be to Dr. Telena Wright and her administrative This year’s journey began with Choir Camp seen on the field and in the gym for football, that kicked off in August. Students participated basketball, tennis, volleyball, track, soccer, team for helping us expand Choir in team building, made new friends, and sang cheerleading, and powerlifting. They will also opportunities to all four campuses every single for the first time together since returning be involved in the theater program, day of the week. Thank you to Mr. from the summer. They also competed in student council, dance, UIL academics, INCREDIBLE John King and Mr. Scott Gibson for the annual Choir Olympics on the last day of and many other clubs. Our students supporting singing in our district and camp! Throughout the school year, all students come from different backgrounds continuing to guide our programs will sing in our three major concerts, Fall and have many diverse talents, but through uncharted territory. Lastly, (October), Winter (December), and Spring singing always brings them together thank you to all the real heroes, the parents. (May). Remedy Acapella will compete in the in one room. When together, the sound their Parents, you have supported our program first round of the voices can make is beautiful. When they are COMPETED IN ICHSA competition emotionally committed to their craft, their from the beginning and given your children the opportunity to pursue the performing THE ANNUAL in February with performances are truly incredible. arts. Both of these decisions mean so much CHOIR OLYMPICS hopes of advancing The Argyle Choir program will perform to our program. The memories, experiences, to National Finals in NYC. The 7th-12th-grade throughout the community at many and lessons that your children take away from choirs will perform in the UIL Concert & town-wide events throughout the year Choir will truly last a lifetime. Argyle Choir is Sight-Reading process during the month of such as the Argyle Tree Lighting, Valentine’s ready for an incredible school year, and we March. All Argyle Middle School Choirs will Day Showcase, Shoot for the Stars, and hope you are too! compete in the Hurricane Harbor Choral others. To stay up to date with everything
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The Well Church Hosts
Night to Shine Prom A
rgyle, Texas February 8th, 2019 – The Well Church of Argyle announced today that they would serve as one of nearly 500 churches around the world already registered to host Night to Shine 2019, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, simultaneously on Friday, February 8 of next year. Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God’s love, for people with special needs ages 14 and older, hosted by local churches in all 50 states and across the globe all on one night. The Well if Argyle is excited to be a part of this worldwide movement that God is using as a catalyst to change how culture embraces people with special needs and to rally the
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church worldwide to stand up for those who are differently-abled. Every guest of Night to Shine enters this complimentary event on a red carpet complete with a warm welcome from a friendly crowd and paparazzi. Once inside, guests receive the royal treatment, including hair and makeup stations, shoe shining areas, limousine rides, corsages and boutonnieres, a catered dinner, karaoke, prom favors, and a dance floor – all leading up to the moment when each guest is crowned king or queen of the prom. “I am blown away by how we are seeing God use the Church to step into this space as an advocate for people with special needs.
It’s not about my foundation or the churches themselves, but about communities coming together to love and celebrate people with differences. Every town, every village, every state, every country needs a Night to Shine for their special needs community – a chance to be a part of something significant and life-changing and to be blessed in the process,” said Tim Tebow, founder of the Tim Tebow Foundation. As a sponsor of Night to Shine, the Tim Tebow Foundation will provide each host church with the official 2019 Night to Shine Planning Manual, the official Night to Shine Prom Kit, complete with decorations and gifts for the guests, and personalized guidance and support from a Tim Tebow Foundation staff member. The foundation also has committed millions of dollars in financial support to hundreds of churches needing assistance in hosting the event. For additional information on the Night to Shine hosted by The Well Church, in Argyle, visit http://www.thewellargyle.com/
M I C K E N H E I M FA M I LY
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Major is in 5th grade and plays Argyle ickey and Stacie Mickenheim have been married for 12 years and have four football, baseball, and tees it all up with a side children that attend AISD. They live in The Hills of Fortnite. (Aren’t they all?!) of Argyle near several of their best friends, Rebel is in 3rd grade and plays Argyle which makes life just a bit more fun when you volleyball as well as softball, too! She loves are surrounded by people you love. Pictured animals and raises her own bearded dragon, on the cover with the Mickenheim family is Liz, who loves carrots and crickets. They have one of their neighbors, Jennifer Purifoy, and two dogs, Tobi and Tripp, and an outdoor cat her son, Cort, a 1st-grader at that has nine lives named Tuff. Hilltop. Jennifer owns Hello When they aren’t busy with It is their hope that Daffodil Boutique at Lakeside carpool or sports, they are this small token, in Flower Mound, which was probably eating Mexican food. combined with the named Best of Denton County That has been at minimal the many other generous 2018 for the second year Friday go-to for the past donations from fellow in a row. 10 years! Argyle residents, can The oldest of the four The Mickenheim family make an impact and Mickenheim children is Scout moved back to Argyle from continue in the effort Farda, a sophomore at Argyle Highland Village in 2014 on to strengthen our High School. He plays football a whim! They received a text school system! on the JV team, and in the message from a friend with a Spring, he runs track. His best picture of a house attached races are the 110 and 300 Hurdles. He is that read “Come buy this house across the a member of YMSL and currently serves as street from us!” Mickey, having built his first secretary on the board. home in Argyle in 2002, knew he wanted to Piper is in 6th grade and loves volleyball. back in the area – so they struck a deal! Now, She is the libero for the club team Summit they live caddy corner from Mickey’s original in Plano. She loves hanging out with her Argyle house. girlfriends and spending time serving that Mickey and Stacie have always enjoyed volleyball – clear over the house it having friends and family over, and there is seems sometimes! always food! So, when Mickey and Stacie
were looking for a business to call their own, something related to entertaining and the outdoors only seemed natural. They opened Charred Grills and Outdoor in November of 2018 and were recently named Best of Denton County 2018. Their goal is to be a one-stop shop for all of your grilling needs. In doing so, they are adding new products to their shop weekly and offering a wider range of services such as grill maintenance and repair. Charred also builds outdoor living creations including patio covers, pergolas, kitchens, fireplaces, fire pits, all types of concrete addition/construction, landscaping, and even the installation of indoor/outdoor gas logs. They will build your personal hideaway, private sanctuary, or a secret backyard haven by blending multiple textures, interesting shapes, and beautiful landscape to create the perfect outdoor kitchen or living area. The Mickenheim family won the cover in the Argyle Education Foundation gala live auction fundraiser. They are happy to be a part and contribute when able. It is their hope that this small token, combined with the many other generous donations from fellow Argyle residents, can make an impact and continue in the effort to strengthen our school system! Summer / Fall 2018 • Argyle Insights •
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New
Argyle Eagle
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he New Eagle Academy was a huge success. The district welcomed over
50 new teachers and staff to the district. Independent Bank of Argyle kicked off the week with a sponsored breakfast for all of the new teachers and staff. There were many more sponsors who provided breakfast and lunch and took time to meet with the new teachers and staff. The district would like to recognize the following: Independent Bank Matt Portz - State Farm DATCU Credit Union Kris Baker with First United Mortgage Mathnasium Denton Peggy Krueger with First United Mortgage Melanie Saba - New York Life Insurance PointBank of Argyle
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