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1 M A U D I S D C A R D I N A L N E W S L E T T E R Est Hwy 8 South P.O. Box 1028 Maud, TX Issue 241 April 2015 High School UIL Competition Pictured L to R: Korenna Goodrick, Ashley Meisinger, William Charles, Conner Green, Dakota Patterson, and Mr. Owens. On March 27, several students competed in UIL events at Northeast Texas Community College in Mount Pleasant, Texas. The literary Criticism team coached by Mr. Owens won first place; Conner Green placed 2nd, Dakota Patterson placed 3rd, and Williams Charles placed 5th. Korenna Goodrick placed 3rd in Poetry Interpretation, Alyssa Carr placed 5th in Calculator, Lane Carr placed 1st in Ready Writing, and Emily Jennings placed 2nd in Editorial Writing. Regionals will be April 24 and 25, at Grayson Community College in Sherman, Texas. Pictured at right (L to R): Alyssa Carr, Lane Carr, and Emily Jennings

2 Page 2 The Elementary Book Fair was a huge success! Maud ISD would like to thank everyone for helping and supporting this great cause. We had parents that worked the book fair and were actively involved. We would also like to thank the grandparents who came out and supported Grandparents Day during the book fair. Mrs. Carlow s class won the All for Books contest for donating the most money. They will get to pour seaweed and throw a water balloon at Mr. Brown one day in May. Elementary Book Fair Elementary Book Fair Contest During the Elementary Book Fair, Mrs. Kight coordinated a guessing game; pre-k 5th grade entered and guessed how many sea shells were in a fish bowl. Pre-K student Dillan Daffern guessed the closest amount. Box Tops for Education The February-March Box Tops for Education Contest was a big success! We collected 6,803 box tops. The winning class for the primary building was Mrs. Waldrop s kindergarten. The winning class for the elementary building was Mrs. Bolick s 3rd grade. Both classes will be treated to a pizza/ice cream party at the park when the weather permits. Maud Elementary Teacher Requests Parent request for classroom teachers for the school year should be made in writing by June 6, 2015 to Mrs. Townsend in the Elementary Office. St. Jude Bike-a-Thon Plan now to participate, or support a student who does participate, in the annual St. Jude s Bike -a-thon sponsored by Maud Elementary School. This year s event will be held on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. until noon. In case of rain, it will be held the following Saturday, May 2. This is a great opportunity to teach our students about giving to others and working for a charity. All proceeds are donated to St. Jude Children s Hospital. If you have any questions or would like to help with the event, please contact Tammie Dickens at tdickens@maudisd.net.

3 Page 3 AG/FFA Houston Show Alex Foster placed 14th in her class of lambs at the Houston Show. Emily Jennings and Lane Carr participated in the lamb show as well. Katie Jennings placed 1st in her class, Nick Allen placed 6th in his class, Skylar Pate placed 5th in his class, Taylor Pate placed 8th in her class, and Amanda McCoskey participated in the heifer show. Pictured to the Left (L to R): Emily Jennings, Alex Foster, and Lane Carr. Katie Jennings placed first with her heifer at the Houston Livestock Show, and she won her class at Rodeo Austin. The Ag Auction on April 2 was a huge success! Thanks to everyone who came out and supported the AG students. All the proceeds that were raised will be used for AG students activities, travel, projects, and scholarships. Pictured below are students preparing for the auction. Pictured above: Ag students construct a 16 ft flat bed trailer. Shannon Murphy paints a chalk board for a door. Pictured Right (L to R): Peyton Clark and Shelby McDonald build a stool. Brooks Minter builds a toolbox.

4 Page 4 April Birthdays Cason Lamb 1 Josiah Barry 2 Kyle Chase 3 Jack Meisinger 3 Aidan Acosta 7 Emily Hawley 7 Trevor Balk 9 Abbie Fothergill 9 Ashley Meisinger 10 Phil Simmons 10 Taylor Pate 11 Cade Prince 12 Colton Smith 13 Stacy Brown 14 Masey Hammonds 14 Devin Myrtle 14 Kindall O'Brian 14 Brooke Allison 17 Kaci McCuller 17 Caison Beasley 21 Triston Carlow 21 Dylan Gibson 21 Brook Gunn 21 Robin Smith 21 Katherine Hankins 22 Holden Jones 22 Daniel Lynn 22 Rylan Thomas 22 Zane Gunther 23 Blake Martin 24 Jared Roach 25 Addison Roberts 25 Haley Yates 25 Wade Simpson 26 Jacob Emerick 28 Jade Emerick 28 Gabriel Acosta 29 Braden Crabtree 29 Rylie Martin 30 Student Council The Maud ISD Student Council attended the Spring Forum at Williams Memorial Methodist Church on Thursday, March 19. They participated in many leadership activities and helped put together care bags for the homeless. Those attending were: President Kristen Jones, Vice President Tim Carr, Secretary Mara Wilson, Treasurer Alyssa Carr, Parliamentarian Trenton Minter, Reporter Katie Jennings, Representatives Triston Carlow, Cole Crye, Alex Foster, Gage Jones, Josh Luther, Shelby McDonald, Samantha Thompson, and Alexis Wells. The Maud High School Junior-Senior Prom will be held from 7:00 until 11:00 on Saturday, April 11, 2015, at Elk Meadows Pavilion in DeKalb, Texas.

5 Page 5 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday UIL Concert/Sightreading Contest Late Date J.K. Hileman relays JVB/VG/VB Ag Auction Meal Starts At 6:00 p.m. ; Auction Starts at 7:00 p.m. Baseball Vs. Bloomburg Jr. High District 15AA Track Meet 7-8 Girls and Boys Baseball Vs. Rivercrest 3:45; 6:00) Logo/Sports Mugs Logo/Sports Mugs District 15AA Meet JVB/VG/VB Logo/Sports Mugs Baseball Vs. James Bowie Logo/ Sports Mugs Baseball Vs. Dekalb Jr./Sr. Prom Baseball Vs. Avery Logo/Sports Mugs 8-20 Shutter Snapper Spring Pictures 17 Last Day of 5th Sixth Weeks 18 Baseball Vs. Mcleod Logo/ Sports Mugs Logo/Sports Mugs 3rd, 4th, 6th, & 7th STAAR Math Test 8th Grade STAAR Social Studies Test 3rd, 4th, 6th, & 7th STAAR Reading Test/ 5th & 8th STAAR Science Tests Area AA Meet: VG/VB Baseball Vs. Detroit 3:00; 4:30) Report Cards go Home St.Jude Bikeathon Maud Baseball VS. Red water There May 1 May 2 Josten s On Campus 8:00 a.m. Senior Delivery ; then 10th Ring Packets Baseball Vs. Bloomburg 5th Grade B.A.S.E. Graduation Region II AA Meet: VG/VB Trip to Magic Springs for 4th and 5th Grade Students Baseball vs. Rivercrest Region II AA Meet: VG/VB Try to be a rainbow in someone s cloud. ~Maya Angelou

6 Page High School Varsity Cheerleaders Back Row (L to R): Shelby McDonald, Makenna Jones, Marla Caudle, and Kylie Hammonds. Middle Row: Aubrey Meisinger, Carlee Mathis, and Alyssa Caudle. Front Row: Kaitlynn Wells (Mascot) and Lane Carr Junior High Cheerleaders Back Row (L to R): Allie Miller, Gracie Feutral, Brynn Sultz, and Lanie Lee. Front Row: Hannah Ives, Taylor Pate, and Avery Culpepper.

7 Page 7 High School One Act Play The High School Theatre Class competed in UIL One Act Play on Wednesday, March 25. They did very well, and three students received awards. Korenna Goodrick All Star Cast, Dakota Patterson Honorable Mention All Star Cast, and William Charles Tech Award. Pictured to the Right (L to R): William Charles, Dakota Patterson, and Korenna Goodrick Elementary Easter Egg Hunt

8 Page 8 March Students/Staff of the Month L to R: Sandi Neal, Kelli House, Brynn Sultz, Sheran Kight, Korey Mathis, and Haley Tompkins Congratulations to Jake McDonald for earning Texas 2A High School Baseball Player of the Week (March 16-20)! Congratulations to Dylan Gibson for earning 4th place at State Powerlifting in the 132 # Class. The Archery Team competed in State Archery Tournament at Belton, TX on March 4. The kids did awesome! Pictured L to R: Stacy Brown, Jason Roach, Jordan Creutz, Cameron Mills, Natasha Law, and Emily Jennings.

9 Page 9 Club Scrub On March 22, middle school and high school students attended their first Club Scrub meeting. At this meeting, they completed a questionnaire that will be used to determine future career assignments. They also learned necessary communication skill by participating in group activities.

10 MAUD ISD Non Profit Org US Postage Paid Maud, TX Permit #18 Counselor s Corner Postal Patron Maud, Texas The following local scholarships are available for qualifying students. Please see Mrs. Harrell if you have any questions. Texarkana College s Presidential Scholarship s Priority Deadline is April 15, 2015 The Twin City Black History Association s Sandra Calloway Memorial Scholarship is due on April 20, 2015 The Friends of West Bowie County Scholarship is due on April 23, 2015 UCA is hosting a Bear Necessities Day for sophomores and juniors on April 25. Your students can register online at uca.edu/admissions! TC is hosting a FAFSA Night Out on Thursday, April 16 from 6-8 in the Business Building. The last SAT test date of the year will be on June 6, Students must register by May 8, 2015 for this test. The last ACT test date of the year will be on June 13, Students must register by May 8, 2015 for the test. Upcoming Events Sports Mug April 8-20 Maud Junior/Senior Prom April 11 Spring Pictures April 16 Last Day of 5th Sixth Weeks April 17 Report Cards go Home April 24 St. Jude s Bike-a-Thon April 25 5th Grade B.A.S.E. Graduation April 30 STAAR Test Dates April 21 3rd, 4th, 6th, & 7th grade math; 8th grade social studies April 22 3rd, 4th, 6th, and 7th grade reading; 5th & 8th grade science