Wildcat Weekly. from the Superintendent: Jason Marshall. Palestine Independent School District. Athletics 2. Campus Happenings 3-8 TACE 9-13

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1 February 16, 2018 Volume 6: Issue 18 Palestine Independent School District Inside this issue: Athletics 2 Wildcat Weekly Campus Happenings 3-8 TACE 9-13 from the Superintendent: Jason Marshall Looking Forward 14 DISTRICT EVENTS Monday, February 19 Presidents Day Student/Staff Holiday 5:00p Baseball vs J Ville (Home) Tuesday, February 20 JV Madisonville Tournament 4:00p Softball Lindale 5:00p Softball V vs West Rusk (Home) 5:30p Boys V Soccer vs Cumberland Academy (Home) 7:00p Girls JV1 Soccer vs Cumberland Academy (Home) 7:30p Boys Basketball Playoff vs. China Ennis Thursday, February 22 Baseball J Ville Tourn. Palestine ISD will be closed in observance of the Presidents Day holiday on Monday, February 19th. The district will reopen on Tuesday, February 20th at the regular time. The Wildcat Basketball Team will play China Springs in the playoffs on Tuesday, February 20th at 7:30 pm. The game will be played at Ennis High School located at 1445 Lake Bardwell Drive in Ennis, Texas. Good luck to the team! 3 PHS Students Receive UT Tyler Scholarships Three Palestine High School students; Brandon Galloway, Rylee Davis, and Alyson Alvarez were surprised and excited to learn that they had been awarded the Presidential Fellows Scholarship during a pep rally hosted by UT Tyler on February 8th at Palestine High School. Angie Copeland of UT Tyler presented the scholarships to the students as their families watched proudly. The scholarship will pay for tuition, fees, housing, and books for a full four years at UT Tyler. Congratulations to the students and their parents for this outstanding achievement. TSTC Welding Competition PHS welding students participated in the SkillsUSA welding competition at Texas State Technical College in Waco on February 9th. Two teams, made up of Mario Aleman and Jesus Marquez, and Ana Gallegos and Colton Croft won Blue Ribbons with their welding projects which qualifies them to advance to the state SkillsUSA Competition later this spring. Aleman and Marquez also brought home additional honors with their project selected as Best of Show. Baseball Howard Estes Tourn. Lone Star Tyler Tourn. 6:00p Boys JV2 Lufkin Hudson Friday, February 23 Happy Presidents Day, and I hope everyone enjoys their three day weekend! Baseball J Ville Tourn. Baseball Howard Estes Tourn. 3:30 HS Madisonville Practice Track Meet 6:00p Softball vs Groesbeck (Home) 5:30p Girls JV1/V Athens 7:00p Boys V Soccer vs Athens (Home) 5:30p GO WILDCATS!

2 P a ge 2 Wildcat Weekly V olume 6: I ss u e 18 Go Wildcats Athletic Director: Robby Clark Palestine Athletics Welcome back, Wildcat fans! We are excited to kick off the new school year with a full athletic calendar. Our student athletes Baseball: have worked hard in preparation for the new season. Cross Country is ready for their first meet in Union Grove Congratulations Saturday, to Volleyball Will McBride is in on full receiving swing with a baseball the varsity team competing in the Groesbeck tournament today and tomorrow, scholarship Team from Tennis Luna hosted Community their first College home in Las match Vegas, of the season on Thursday, and varsity football will kick off their New season Mexico. on September Will signed a 1 st letter versus of intent Mabank. to play We encourage at Luna our fans to come out and support all our fall sports. As a this reminder, week surrounded please don t by his forget family, Meet teammates the Wildcats, and Monday, August 28 th, 7:00 p.m., Wildcat Gym! We look forward to introducing coaches. our football, cross country, fall tennis, and volleyball teams, as well as student trainers, band members, cheerleaders and Kik Kats. Representatives from the PISD Athletic Booster Club will be available, also, to answer any questions you may have about memberships and volunteer opportunities. For up to date information, schedules, and upcoming events, please visit the Athletic webpage at The Departments, Athletics. WE WILL PUT FOOTBALL SCRIMMAGE INFO HERE.COACH ROBINSON IS WORKING ON THAT.. In Volleyball action: The Ladycats played Pittsburg at home last Friday night in their first home game of the season. JVB lost a tough match in 3 ( 25-13, 18-25, 11-15). JVA defeated Pittsburg (25-22, 22-25, 25-23)! The Varsity girls lost in three (20-25, 17-25, 17-25). Faith Newman picked up 22 digs. McKenzie King had 22 assists. Destiny Mathews had 10 kills while Shayla Arthur added 8 kills. The Ladycats will resume play in the Eustace tournament playing at 9 am vs. Mabank in the Championship bracket. Boys Basketball: Boys Basketball Playoff Information The Ladycats hosted Alba-Golden Tuesday night. The JVB team fought hard in a 3 game match, but came up short (25 Varsity vs Madisonville on Tuesday, February 13th Palestine Wildcats vs China Springs -20, 21-25, 23-25). Our JVA team won in exciting fashion coming from behind in the 3rd set to win (15-25, 25-16, 25-20)! The Wildcats came out and played hard from the tip and Our won varsity with girls a score showed of heart and fight in their 5 game match with Alba-Golden. Tuesday, We came February up short, 20th but very proud of the effort the girls gave (26-24, 15-25, 25-23, 22-25, 12-15). We will be playing in the Groesbeck tournament this Friday and I Saturday! would like to thank all for the support as we gear up for the playoffs and go Wildcats! Coach JJ Johnson Location: Ennis High School Gymnasium 1405 Lk Bardwell Dr. Ennis, TX Final District Standings: Athens 7-1 Madisonville 5-3 Palestine 4-4 Fairfield 2-6 Mexia 2-6 Gate Fee: Adults $5.00 Students $3.00 Start Time: 8:00 pm Boys Soccer: The Wildcat Soccer Team is ranked #1 in the State of Texas for all classifications including 5A and 6A squads. The team is also currently ranked #33 in the nation.

3 P a ge 3 Wildcat Weekly V olume 6: I ss u e 18 Palestine High School Principal: Dr. William Stewart On Saturday, February 10th, 23 members of the Palestine High School Band participated in the UIL Region 21 Solo and Ensemble contest. 14 students earned "Excellent" ratings, and 11 students earned "Superior" ratings and will advance to UIL State Solo and Ensemble contest to be held in May. State advancing students: Jeff Cotten's SkillsUSA Opening and Closing Ceremonies contest District 5 Gold Medal winners. Ashley Kiser, Jessica Valdez, Vianey Gloria, Angeli Rodriguez, Jeff Cotten, Ana Olguin, Elizabeth Torres, and Lucero Velazquez. FLUTE QUARTET Daniel Arzola Kaitlyn Smith BreAnna Donnell Allison Gonzalez TRUMPET TRIO Joe Banuelos Faustino Lara Jesus Marquez TROMBONE TRIO Connor Chaffins Tristyn Coody David Oliver PIANO SOLO Alex Shiller PHS Instructional Practices student, Abigail Castillo, working with elementary students. CNA students using balloons, shaving cream and razors in their lab to practice the techniques of shaving.

4 P a ge 4 Wildcat Weekly V olume 6: I ss u e 18 Palestine Junior High School Principal: Stephen Cooksey The 8 th Grade Science classes learned about the moon phases and created diagrams with Oreo cookies. Mrs. Lacy s class studied Marti Mrs. Woody s 7 th grade Reading class had a debate vs. the administrative staff on the Pros and Cons of the student dress code. Gras and decorated masks this week.

5 P a ge 5 Wildcat Weekly V olume 6: I ss u e 18 A.M. Story Intermediate Principal: Jaime Clark On September 11, 2017, Luke was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. A trip to the doctor for high fever, coughing and an earache turned his world upside down. You never think this will happen to your child. Luke has been at Children s Hospital since September with numerous chemo treatments and recently just received a bone marrow transplant. Instead of Luke saying why me?, Luke is taking the time to think of and help others by starting a charity (#LUKESTRONG) to help families like his. Luke is asking for NEW items to make care packages to give to families when they find their world turned upside down overnight. He wants to help them with care packages since these families spend hours, days, nights, weeks and even months inside hospitals. Listed below are items that you can donate starting Monday, February 12 th and ending on Wednesday, February 28 th. There will be boxes in the office at Story for students to drop these items off. Positive Office Referrals! Q-tips Soft socks Devotional books Nail clippers Nail care kit Small toys Fingernail files Simple crafts Games Screwdriver Notepads and pens Books Can opener Gum Coloring book & crayons Batteries Soap Snacks Fragrance free lotion Medicated lip balm Hand sanitizer Flushable wipes Blanket Travel size shampoo & conditioner Visa gift cards Lint roller Water bottles Disposable toothbrushes Kids toothpaste Lemon drops Movies Story is blessed to have the best counselor, Mrs. Tracie Chapa!

6 P a ge 6 Wildcat Weekly V olume 6: I ss u e 18 Southside Elementary Principal: Grace Mancilla Valentine s Day at Southside Elementary

7 Page 7 Wildcat Weekly Volume 6: Issue 18 Northside Primary Principal: Barbara Dutton KEY students took their stuffed animals to the Palestine Public Library for a sleepover. Mr. Quarles brought the stuffed animals home the next day and shared their adventures during their sleepover at the library. Northside students love reading their library books! Over 72 men attended the 3rd Annual WatchDOGS Donuts with Dad breakfast. Many signed up to serve as WatchDOGS this spring.

8 P a ge 8 Wildcat Weekly V olume 6: I ss u e 18 Washington E.C.C. Principal: Sheila Bradley Library time is very important on our campus. Students and teachers working hard on CLI and MOY testing.

9 P a ge 9 Wildcat Weekly V olume 6: I ss u e 18 PALESTINE ISD TACE Northside Primary TACE Center Northside Career Readiness class has learned about building a structure and turning that structure into a retail business.

10 P a ge 10 Wildcat Weekly V olume 6: I ss u e 18 PALESTINE ISD TACE Southside Elementary TACE Center Junior Master Gardner class Planting seeds with Mr. Strudivant

11 P a ge 11 Wildcat Weekly V olume 6: I ss u e 18 PALESTINE ISD TACE A.M. Story Intermediate TACE STEM Center Painted Cookie Fun Happy Valentine s Day!

12 P a ge 12 Wildcat Weekly V olume 6: I ss u e 18 PALESTINE ISD TACE Palestine Junior High School TACE STEM Center Valentine's Candy Bouquet Event Choir TACE Mardi Gras Cookie Event with Mrs. Leslie Hooe, PHS Choir

13 P a ge 13 Wildcat Weekly V olume 6: I ss u e 18 PALESTINE ISD TACE Palestine High School TACE College and Career Readiness Center Glee Club preparing for a flash mob Welding students brought home Best in Show at SkillsUSA with their Ducks Unlimited grill. TACE has created an opportunity for the students to spend more time in the shop after school. Art Club making altered books

14 P a ge 14 Wildcat Weekly V olume 6: I ss u e 18 Looking Forward Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat :00p JH Boys Basketball vs Mexia (Home) Presidents Day Student/Staff Holiday 5:00p Baseball vs J Ville (Home) UIL Debate & Speech 4:00p Softball Main Gym 5:00p Baseball Jacksonville 5:30p Girls JV1 Crockett 6:00p Softball JVB vs. Bishop TK Gorman (Home) 6:00p Boys JV1 Mexia 7:00 pm Regular Board Meeting 4 5 3:30p Junior Crockett Track Meet 4:30p Softball JV vs Oakwood (Home) 5:15p Baseball Athens 5:30p Boys JV1/V Mineola 5:30p Girls JV2 Pittsburg 6:00p Girls V Soccer vs. Bullard (Home) February-March JV Madisonville Tourn. 4:30p J Ville 5:00p Boys Madisonville 5:30p Girls JV1/V Chapel Hill 6:00p Boys JV2 Soccer vs Mexia (Home) 20 JV Madisonville Tournament 4:00p Softball Lindale 5:00p Softball V vs West Rusk (Home) 5:30p Boys V Soccer vs Cumberland Academy (Home) 7:00p Girls JV1 Soccer vs Cumberland Academy (Home) 7:30p Boys Basketball Playoff vs. China Ennis High School 27 JV Groesbeck Tourn. 4:30p Softball V vs Italy (Home) 4:30p Softball Frankston 5:30p Northside Math Night 6 Tennis Center Tournament 6:00p Baseball John Tyler 7:00p Girls JV1 Soccer vs Crockett Killeen Tournament Baseball J Ville Tourn. Baseball Howard Estes Tourn. Lone Star Tyler Tourn. 6:00p Boys JV2 Lufkin Hudson 28 1 Baseball Athens Tourney Baseball Tyler Tourney Softball Longview Tournament Softball Centerville Tourn. 3:30p HS Fairfield Track Meet 5:30p Girls JV2 Navasota 6:00p Boys JV2 Soccer vs Hudson (Home) 7 8 High School One Act Play Practice Baseball Buffalo Tourney 3:30p HS Bullard Track Meet 16 FLEX Day End 4th Six Weeks Killeen Tournament Whitehouse 5:30p Girls V Pittsburgh 7:00p Boys Soccer vs Mineola (Home) JV1 23 Baseball J Ville Tourn. Baseball Howard Estes Tourn. 3:30 HS Madisonville Practice Track Meet 6:00p Softball vs Groesbeck (Home) 5:30p Girls JV1/V Athens 7:00p Boys V Soccer vs Athens (Home) 5:30p J6-9p H Spring Dance 2 Baseball Athens Tourney Baseball Tyler Tourney Softball Longview Tournament Softball Centerville Tourn. Tennis Madisonville Tournament 3:30p JH Fairfield Track Meet 5:30p Boys JV1/V Chapel Hill 5:30p Girls JV1/V Soccer vs Chapel Hill 9 10:00a High School One Act Play Contest Baseball Buffalo Tourney 5:00p Softball JV/V vs Nacogdoches (Home) 6:00p Girls JV2 Wascom 7:00p Boys V Soccer vs Cumberland (Home) 17 Killeen Tournament 24 8:00a PHS ACT & TSI Baseball J ville Tourn. Baseball Howard Estes Tourn. Lone Star Tyler Tourn. 11:00a Boys JV2 Soccer vs Van (Home) 3 Baseball Athens Tourney Baseball Tyler Tourney Softball Longview Tournament Softball Centerville Tourn. Tennis SFA (Hudson Tournament) 11:30a Boys JV2 Van 10 Baseball Buffalo Tourney