February 10, 2017 Volume 5: Issue 16 Palestine Independent School District Inside this issue: Athletics 2 Campus Happenings 3-7 TACE 8-13 Wildcat Weekly from the Superintendent: Jason Marshall Looking Forward 14 UPCOMING EVENTS Monday, February 13 Begin 5th Six Weeks 5:00p JH Boys Basketball vs. Mexia 6:00p Boys JV1 Soccer vs. Waco 8:00p Ladycat Basketball Bi-District Playoff Game vs. Gatesville Lady Hornets Groesbeck High School Adult Tickets: $5.00 Student Tickets: $3.00 Tuesday, February 14 4:30p Boys JV2 Soccer vs. Athens 4:30p JVB Softball Scrimmage vs. Lindale 4:30p Baseball Scrimmage vs. vs. Jacksonville 5:00p Boys JV/V Basketball vs. Madisonville (Home-Senior Night) 6:00p Girls JV2 Soccer vs. Navasota Thursday, February 16 Flex Day/Student Early Release Friday, February 17 Student & Staff Holiday On Groundhog Day last week, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, and traditionally that means six more weeks of winter is coming. We have had more spring-like rather than winter weather lately, so we will just have to wait and see how the prediction holds up! The 5th six weeks begins Monday, February 13th, which means we are more than half way through the school year. Encourage students to work on finishing the year strong. The PISD Board of Trustees and I would like to thank all the hardworking staff for your dedication to our students each and every day throughout the school year. In appreciation, the district will provide a donut treat at each campus next week. We hope you enjoy! DONUT DAY FOR PISD STAFF APPRECIATION Tuesday, February 14th WECC, Northside, & Southside Wednesday, February 15th Story, PJHS, & PHS Happy Valentine s Day!
P a ge 2 Wildcat Weekly V olume 5: I ss u e 16 Go Wildcats Athletic Director: Robby Clark Palestine Athletics Basketball The Freshman Ladycats won their game against Fairfield 40-36 to finish off the year strong and register in a winning season. The JV Ladycats lost their game 44-20. This team has shown adaptability all year. The Varsity Ladycats lost 42-46. Disappointing but the team played well. Bi-District Playoff Game: I'm excited the Ladycats have earned a spot in the playoffs. The Ladycats will play the Gatesville Lady Hornets on Monday, February 13 th in the Bi-District round of playoffs. Tip off will be at 8:00 pm at Groesbeck High School. We will be the second game of a double-header. The first game, Madisonville and Lorena, will start at 6:00 pm. Adult Tickets: $5.00 Student Tickets: $3.00 Junior High Ladycats: 7A and 7B teams were runner up in their district. 7A went 11-5 on season and 5-3 in district. 8B finished in third with a winning record, and 8A finished right at.500. We are excited and feel our program has reached significant growth over the last 12 months without a doubt. Thank you for supporting the Ladycats! Coach Ross Softball The Varsity Softball Team hosted a 3 way scrimmage between Palestine, Neches, and Tyler Lee on Monday, February 6th. The girls did awesome!!! All three pitchers Kara Richmond, Jenna Rogers, and Cierra Shook, did great in the circle. Infiniti Morrow had two great catches in center field. Mayra Sepulveda had a great game from right field. She had a throw to home that kept a runner from scoring and allowed Jessilyn Jenkins and Kazem Wood to pick off the runner between 3rd and home. At short stop Jenna Rogers had a great diving stop and put out at first base. Jessilynn Jenkins had 2 pick offs at third with Kazem Wood. Hannah Richmond and Lillian Defore both had solid performances at first base. As for Hits Amirah Wyse had a triple, double and single. Fazaria Edwards had 3 singles. Jenna Rogers made it to 3rd on a great bunt. Kara Richmond, Cierra shook, Alex Castillo and Kazem Wood all had hard hit singles up the middle and down the third base line. Everyone played a positive role in both games. We kept mistakes to a minimum and played smart aggressive softball! Way to go girls and keep it up! The JV Team scrimmaged Elkhart on Monday, February 6th. Kiowa Gross had an AWESOME squeeze bunt to score Esther Jeffus. Great hits came from Allison Sanchez, Victoria Mata, Kelly Ruiz, Esther Jeffus. Great job girls. Keep up the good work! The JVB Team scrimmaged Lindale on Tuesday, February 7th. Roxanne Ruiz had a double down the right field line. Janet Rivas had a great play at short stop. The girls did a great job and will continue to get better every day! Coach Kym Chapa
P a ge 3 Wildcat Weekly V olume 5: I ss u e 16 Palestine High School Principal: Dr. William Stewart On Saturday, February 4th, several PHS band members competed at the UIL region 21 solo and ensemble contest, held at SFA. The following students earned a 2 or "Excellent" rating: Macy Stone-piano solo; Kaitlyn Smith, Brianna Samford and Dillan Dennis-woodwind trio The following students earned a 1 or "Superior" rating and have qualified for UIL State Solo and Ensemble to be held in May: Daniel Arzola, Jackie Rubalcava, BreAnna Donnell-flute trio; Aaron Jackson and Alex Shiller-piano solos; Morghyn Harper, Joe Banuelos, Faustino Lara-trumpet trio; Lucas Sheeley, Malik Brown, Monica Attaway, Nicholas Dominguez, Joe Banuelos and Macy Stone-brass sextet. A huge thanks again to Mrs. Natalie Byrd at Palestine Painted Cookie!! We are so appreciative of her volunteering her time, supplies, and extraordinary talent. While we are nowhere near her level of skill, we learned a lot and had a fabulous time. For these first time cookie painters, they did a great job!
P a ge 4 Wildcat Weekly V olume 5: I ss u e 16 A.M. Story Intermediate Principal: Jaime Clark The following 4th, 5th, and 6th graders were chosen as MVP s for the 4th Six Weeks. 4th Graders: Miles Martin, Devin Dorsey, Andrea Acosta and Azucena Garcia 5th Graders: Gerlle Abrams, Tyler Jeffery, Giselle Rodriguez, and Jaccquelin Lara 6th Graders: Semaje Delane, Isaiah Martinez, Michael Ray, Monze Castillo, Megan Smith, and Hailey Jones PHS Boys & Girls Soccer Athletes came to eat lunch with Story MVP s.
P a ge 5 Wildcat Weekly V olume 5: I ss u e 16 Southside Elementary Principal: Melissa Molandes Third grade classrooms in small groups working hard to be the best! Southside has been decorating For Valentine s Day. Art class preparing for our Valentine s Day breakfast.
Page 6 Wildcat Weekly Volume 5: Issue 16 Northside Primary Principal: Barbara Dutton Spring must be near! Mrs. Cooper s KEY kids discover butterflies on the playground. Mrs. Britt s class learns about force and motion in the Science Lab. Mrs. Rubalcava s students are writing and illustrating a story.
P a ge 7 Wildcat Weekly V olume 5: I ss u e 16 Washington E.C.C. Principal: Sheila Bradley Baking Bread Prepare the dough. 100th Day of School! Groundhog Day! Put it in the pan. Retelling Three Billy Goats Gruff We have bread!
P a ge 8 Wildcat Weekly V olume 5: I ss u e 16 PALESTINE ISD TACE Northside Primary TACE Center Academic Boot Camp Students proudly creating designs using straws and connectors.
P a ge 9 Wildcat Weekly V olume 5: I ss u e 16 PALESTINE ISD TACE Southside Elementary TACE Center Math Facts Chess Club
P a ge 10 Wildcat Weekly V olume 5: I ss u e 16 PALESTINE ISD TACE A.M. Story Intermediate TACE STEM Center Lego Mania students creating and completing mobile creations. Morning Homework Morning ipads
P a ge 11 Wildcat Weekly V olume 5: I ss u e 16 PALESTINE ISD TACE Palestine Junior High School TACE STEM Center Small group discussions in Reading & History
P a ge 12 Wildcat Weekly V olume 5: I ss u e 16 PALESTINE ISD TACE Palestine High School TACE College & Career Readiness Center TSI Boot Camp for Reading, Writing, & Math skills and concepts help students prepare for Texas Success Initiative College Placement Exam.
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P a ge 14 Wildcat Weekly V olume 5: I ss u e 16 Looking Forward Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Spring Break Week 12 13 Begin 5th Six Weeks JV Tennis @ Madisonville 5:00p JH Boys Basketball vs. Mexia 6:00p Boys JV1 Soccer vs. Waco 6:00p V Softball Scrimmage vs. Edgewood 8:00p Girls Basketball Bi-District Playoff Game @ Groesbeck High School 19 20 6:00p Boys JV2 Soccer vs. Carlisle 7:00p School Board Meeting 26 27 5:30p Boys JV2 Soccer vs. Crockett 6:30p Band Percussion Concert @ PHS Auditorium 7:00p Girls JV2 Soccer vs. Crockett 5 6 Texas Public Schools Week 7:00a Northside Muffins for Mom 6:00p Boys V Soccer vs. Cumberland 12 13 Girls JV1/V Soccer vs. Athens 6:00p V Soccer vs. Mineola 6:30p Softball vs. Athens February - March 2017 14 4:30p Boys JV2 Soccer vs. Athens 4:30p JVB Softball Scrimmage vs. Lindale 4:30p Baseball Scrimmage vs. J Ville 5:00p Boys JV/V Basketball vs. Madisonville (Home-Senior Night) 6:00p Girls JV2 Soccer vs. Navasota 21 5:30p Northside TACE Teacher Boot Camp 5:30p Girls JV1 & V Soccer vs. Athens 5:30p Boys JV1 & V Soccer vs. Chapel Hill 6:30p Softball vs. Tyler Lee 28 5:30p Boys JV 1 & V Soccer vs. Athens 6:00p Girls V Soccer vs. Cumberland 6:30p Softball vs. Springtown 7 Northside PTO Programs (9:00a Kindergarten/1:30p First Grade) 5:30p Girls JV1/V Soccer vs. Chapel Hill 6:00p Softball vs. Mineola 1:00p Softball vs. Fairfield 14 7:00a Northside Donuts for Dad 15 16 Flex Day/Student Early Release Softball Killeen Tournament 22 23 Track & Field Livingston High School Softball Lone Star Tournament/Tyler 1 2 8 Softball Longview Tournament Track & Field Palestine High School 9 7:00a Northside Goodies for Grandparents 17 Student & Staff Holiday 5:30p Girls V Soccer vs. Cumberland 7:00p Boys V Soccer vs. Cumberland Softball Killeen Tournament 24 5:00p Boys JV1&2 Soccer vs. Waco 5:30p Girls JV1 & V Soccer vs. Chapel Hill 6:00p Boys V Soccer vs. Mineola Softball Lone Star Tournament/Tyler 3 Track & Field Jacksonville High School 5:30p Softball vs. Rains (Home - Elementary Night) 5:30p Girls JV1/V Soccer vs. Athens 10 District One Act Play @ PHS Northside Hamburger Cookout 4:00p Boys JV2 Soccer vs. Athens 5:30p Boys JV1/V Soccer vs. Chapel Hill 6:00p Softball vs. Nacogdoches 6:00p Girls JV2 Soccer vs. Navasota 15 16 17 5:30p Girls JV2 Soccer vs. Crockett 7:00p Boys JV2 Soccer vs. Crockett Away) 18 12:00p Boys JV1 Soccer vs. Van Softball Killeen Tournament Softball Lone Star Tournament/Tyler Softball Longview Tournament 10:30a Boys JV 2 Soccer vs. Hudson 25 2:00p Boys JV1 Soccer vs. Van 4 11 District One Act Play @ PHS Girls V Soccer vs. Cumberland 18