AISD Board honors Tuskegee Airmen

Inside Aldine
Winter
2010
Vol. 33, No. 2
Discover News, Information and More about Aldine ISD’s Schools
Fall SpoRts Recap
A number of Aldine ISD varsity athletic programs qualified
for the playoffs during the fall
season. Also read about AISD
high school athletes who
earned scholarships during
the fall semester.
Read the story on page 4
Aldine ISD earns best
practices designation
from TEA
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) recently deemed
Aldine ISD’s Collaborative
Monitoring and Intervention Model program a Best
Practice.
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TEA recently developed its Best
Practices Clearinghouse in an effort to collect all the great strategies
school district across Texas are using
to educate students and share strategies with other school districts.
The strategies had to be evidencebased for effectiveness. TEA asked
AISD to submit a best practice since
the district won the Broad Prize
for Urban Education in 2009. The
district obliged and submitted its
Collaborative Monitoring and Intervention Model, which includes how
Aldine schools monitor student
performance data, the structures in
place to intervene when students
need help, a model for intervention when they need additional
assistance, a model for intensive
intervention when schools need
support for struggling students, as
well as how the district traines and
provides additional staff to support
interventions.
TEA was impressed with the program and sent the district a plaque
in recognition of its program being
a best practice.
AISD earns state’s highest fiscal accountability rating
Aldine Independent School District, for an eigth consecutive year, received a rating of “Superior Achievement” under Schools FIRST (Financial Accountability Rating System
of Texas).
The Superior Achievement rating is the state’s highest,
demonstrating the quality of Aldine ISD’s financial management and reporting system.
This rating is based on data from the 2008-09 school year.
AISD Board honors Tuskegee Airmen
During the Oct. 26 Board meeting, Aldine ISD Trustees and the Aldine School
District held a special recognition program for members of General Benjamin
Oliver Davis Jr.’s family and members of the Tuskegee Airmen who traveled from
across the country to attend the special event.
AISD Board President Dr. Alton
Smith announced to the group
that in July, district Trustees voted
unanimously to name the new high
school and 9th grade school after
Air Force General Benjamin Oliver
Davis Jr., who was the first commander of the Tuskegee Airmen, the
military’s first African-American air
combat unit.
He was also the first African-American to become a general in the Air
Force. His combat record and that
of the unit he led have been credited with playing a major role in
prompting the integration of the
armed services after World War II.
In 1970, after retiring from the Air
Force, he supervised the federal sky
marshal program that was designed
to quell a rash of airliner hijackings.
In 1971, he was named an assistant
secretary of transportation. At the
time of his Air Force retirement, he
was a Lieutenant General wearing
three stars and was the senior black
officer of the armed forces.
In 1998, President Bill Clinton
awarded Davis his fourth star, advancing him to full general. He
served with distinction. Davis died
in 2002 at the age of 89. Smith
then recognized members of Da-
Pictured are members of the Tuskegee Airmen, board members, and members of the administrative team as they posed
with the special visitors.
vis’ family who were in attendance,
members of the Tuskegee Airmen
who made the trip to Aldine, and
sponsors from Continental Airlines,
Houston Airport System, InvesTex
Credit Union and H.E.B. who
helped make the Airmen’s visit possible.
After the audience viewed a video
presentation that summarized the
history and legacy of the Airmen,
which was provided by social studies program directors Deborah
Johnson and Shirley Worden, Ben
Wilson, assistant superintendent of
community and governmental relations, asked for a moment of silence
to recognize the many Airmen who
had previously visited Aldine ISD
students over the years who have
passed away.
Wilson then introduced Dr. Alan
Gropman, a distinguished professor of National Security Policy at
the Industrial College of the Armed
Forces, National Defense University. Over the years, Gropman wrote
speeches used by President Clinton and President George W. Bush
as they honored Davis. He also
wrote Davis’ distinguished biography. Gropman shared memories of
Davis and the key role he played
Continued on page 3
Dedication ceremony held at Lewis Middle School
Family has always been important to Vernon and Kathy Lewis, and on Sunday,
Oct. 24, members of their immediate family and Aldine friends and former colleagues gathered to celebrate the naming of Lewis Middle School in their honor.
Vernon and Kathy Lewis dedicated 73
years of service to students and staff
members in Aldine ISD. They both began their Aldine journey in 1969, with
Vernon ending his journey in 2006 after 38 years of dedicated service, and
Kathy ending her journey in 2007 after 35 years of dedicated service.
Vernon served in a variety of capacities
during his Aldine ISD tenure. He began as a teacher, served as an assistant
principal (Eisenhower High School),
principal (Teague Middle School and
Aldine High School), executive director of secondary schools, the Nimitz
area superintendent and finally as
assistant superintendent of administration.
During her 35 years of service to the
district, Kathy served as a teacher at
MacArthur High School and Nimitz
High School, a special education
counselor for the district and as a
regular education counselor at Teague
Middle School from 1983 until her retirement in 2007.
During their remarks, both thanked
their family members and the number
of friends and colleagues they met
during their Aldine years.
“Thank you for your steadfastness,
compassion, guidance and uncondi-
Joining Vernon and Kathy
Lewis (center) in the photo
were Aldine ISD board members and Superintendent Dr.
Wanda Bamberg.
tional love,” Kathy said to her many
Continued on page 4
Aldine ISD Board
reorganizes
The AISD Board of Education reorganized during
its Nov. 16 meeting.
The board’s nominating committee, chaired by Trustee Rick Ogden,
named Rose Avalos as president,
Rick Ogden as vice-president, Merlin Griggs as secretary and Marine
Jones as assistant secretary. Trustees
Steve Mead, Dr. Viola M. Garcia and
Dr. Alton Smith will serve as members.
Smith, who served as president for
the past year handed the gavel to
Avalos during the meeting. Avalos
then assigned trustees to the
board’s standing committees.
The policy revisions committee will
be chaired by Jones and will consist
of Ogden and Smith. The site committee will be chaired by Smith and
will consist of Griggs and Mead. The
school names committee will be
chaired by Griggs and will consist
of Garcia and Ogden. The nominating committee will be chaired by
Mead and will consist of Smith and
Garcia. The selection of new board
members committee will be chaired
by Garcia and will consist of Jones
and Ogden.
Before handing the gavel over to
Avalos, Smith thanked his fellow
board members for their support
during his tenure and they in turn
thanked him for his service and
leadership during his tenure as
president of the Board.
School board members are unpaid
elected officials who represent the
community the district serves.
Outgoing President Dr. Alton Smith, handed over the
gavel to incoming President
Rose Avalos during the Nov.
16 meeting of the Aldine ISD
Board of Trustees.
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Schools & Community
Legislative Representatives and
district officials discussed AISD’s
financial
challenges in
December.
AISD volunteers ‘Reach Out to Dropouts’
Close to 550 volunteers in Aldine ISD hit the streets bright and early on Saturday,
Sept. 11, to encourage dropouts to return to school during the annual Reach Out to
Dropouts walk event.
Dear Readers:
I know that all of you are looking
forward to a well-deserved break
over the next two weeks. This is
a wonderful time of year to enjoy
friends and family, and to create lasting memories for our children.
We have many things to celebrate
in Aldine ISD this season, including
earning a “Superior Achievement” rating from Schools FIRST, which is the
state’s highest financial rating. The accomplishment demonstrates the quality of our financial management and
reporting system, and shows that we
are good stewards of taxpayers’ money
even as we face a budget shortfall.
We have also received good news from
the state comptroller’s FAST report
where we received four and one half
stars out of five. This report, which is
the first of its kind in Texas, attempts
to rate school districts for using money
efficiently and improving student outcomes on TAKS tests. The rating again
shows that we are good stewards of
our taxpayer’s money.
Because the majority of our students
are economically disadvantaged, it
does take additional time and money to ensure their success compared
with students from higher income
families. For example, in 2008-2009,
the district spent $426 more per student than we received in state and
local revenue. This information represents the great challenges we have
ahead to make sure our students
continue to be successful.
School districts have two choices
to alleviate budget shortfalls: 1) cut
spending and 2) raise more money
by asking taxpayers to approve additional taxes. We have reduced spending by more than $40 million by placing more students in classes, cutting
five magnet school programs, cutting
department budgets by 25 percent,
implementing a hiring freeze, combining summer school programs and
reducing after school transportation.
In August, we asked voters to approve
raising taxes. A taxpayer with a home
valued at $50,000 would have seen
an annual tax increase of $45.50 or
approximately 13 cents a day. A home
valued at $100,000 would have seen
an annual tax increase of $110.50 or
approximately 30 cents a day. However, voters said no to higher taxes in
Aldine ISD. Currently, Aldine taxpayers pay the lowest taxes in the region
next to Houston ISD. The tax rate
continues to be $1.17.
The state is also facing a budget shortfall possibly as high as $25 billion.
And since public education is 44% of
the total state budget, we have been
told to expect less state revenue over
the next two years. Since at this time
we don’t know the actual amount of
the state reduction, we are planning
to include several additional cuts that
can be implemented when it is necessary. Of course, reducing the budget
means reducing services that support
teaching and learning.
The challenges we face make the decisions made in the 82nd Legislative
session more important than ever.
We have already been communicating with state legislators to let them
know how the proposed reduced
state revenue will impact the district.
I urge you to follow the legislative
proceedings in January and contact
your state representatives and me
with your questions and concerns
regarding school finance.
Sincerely,
Wanda Bamberg, Ed. D.
Superintendent of Schools
The effort attracted 543 volunteers
from across the district. They gathered at six Aldine ISD schools, Aldine Senior High School, Carver
High School, Eisenhower Senior
High School, Hall Center for Education, MacArthur Senior High School
and Nimitz Senior High School, for
a briefing prior to hitting the streets
to encourage dropouts to return to
school.
Volunteers made 260 student and/
or parent contacts, and left door
hangers at another 219 homes with
information on how students can go
about re-enrolling in school. On the
day of the walk, 30 students began
the en-rollment process, another 29
returned to school, and 36 students
made a commitment to return to
school.
Aldine ISD board members, along
with Superintendent Dr. Wanda
Bamberg, cabinet members, AISD
principals, teachers and community volunteers gave of their time on
Sept. 11 to participate in the annual
Reach Out to Dropouts walk event.
Members of the Aldine ISD Board of Education, community members and Superintendent Dr. Bamberg took part in the event.
Homework Policy
Aldine ISD believes homework is
a necessary part of each pupil’s
educational program.
Each student must be expected
to spend some time in addition
to scheduled class instruction to
achieve satisfactory work. Some
assignments are long-range in
nature and require planned study
time for completion.
The term “homework” also includes home study assignments
in which no written work is required. Students should plan to
spend between an hour (intermediate, middle school students)
to 90 minutes (high school students) each night in preparing
for the next day’s classes and/or
reviewing.
The district’s homework policy
for all grade levels can be found
in the Parent/Student Handbook
or online at www.aldine.k12.tx.us.
A Day Made Better Campaign honors elementary teachers ASF receives donations
AISD elementary teachers Treneka Cothron and Lita Killebrew received huge surprises on October 5 as representatives from two OfficeMax store locations visited
their schools with more than $1,000 worth of supplies each.
Cothron, of Conley Elementary
School, and Killebrew, of Kujawa Elementary School, were two of 1,000
teachers at 1,000 schools who were
selected by their principals to be
recognized as part of “A Day Made
Better,” OfficeMax’s national cause
campaign facilitated in partnership
with nonprofit Adopt-A-Classroom
to end teacher-funded classrooms.
OfficeMax worked with Adopt-AClassroom to identify schools and
teachers in need across the United
States. The principals were then
asked to nominate one teacher who
exemplified passion, dedication and
innovation in the classroom. Principal Katy Roede of Conley Elementary School nominated Cothron.
“Ms. Cothron is dedicated to produce a well-rounded child,” said
Roede. “She is chairperson of the
cheerleaders and pep squad and
is the founding chairperson of our
T.I.E. Guys organization that provides boys with skills that will help
them as they mature and develop
into young men.
“She is an exemplary educator who
uses her own time and money to
help her students achieve.”
Killebrew was nominated by Principal Debra Thomas of Kujawa Elementary School.
“Mrs. Killebrew is a dedicated teacher
who brings a lot of energy to her classroom,” said Thomas. “She is loved by
her students and respected by her
peers. We are lucky to have her.”
The boxes were filled with supplies
containing colors, markers, pens,
folders, binders, clips, Kleenex, and
scissors. Big-ticket items included
a Sony Cyber–Shot DSC-750 7.2
megapixel camera, an Epson Stylus
NX200 All-in-One Printer, an OfficeMax Zeal Leather Task Chair, and a
Brother P-Touch 80 Labeler. The box
also included a highly valued item
on campuses: five reams of photocopying paper.
Kujawa Elementary teacher Lita
Killebrew (with
flowers) poses
with Principal
Debra Thomas,
and OfficeMax
store manager
Marianne Alcorn.
Conley Elementary principal
Katy Roede (far
left) and teacher
Treneka Cothron
(far right) stand
with Raul Herrera
and his OfficeMax
staff.
“This was another teachable moment. This honor is a real-world
example of what I tell my students
daily: You never know who is watching and hard work does pay off in
the end. I am truly appreciative,”
said Cothron.
Killebrew was caught off guard
when she and her class arrived at
the campus library and saw her
principal and fellow fourth-grade
teachers assembled along with two
representatives from OfficeMax.
“What a wonderful honor,” Killebrew said. “I don’t know what to
say. I want to thank OfficeMax and
Mrs. Thomas for nominating me. We
will put these supplies to good use.”
OfficeMax and Adopt-A-Classroom
developed the campaign to provide economic relief to teachers
and encourage national support of
schools. According to a 2009 OfficeMax survey and a National Education Association survey in 2005,
teachers spend on average $1,000 of
their own money each year to offset
school budget shortfalls and ensure
their students have the necessary
classroom resources for learning.
Raul Herrera, OfficeMax manager of
the FM 1960 store location, said he
and his staff were proud and happy
to help teachers and therefore students.
“We’re all proud to be a part of OfficeMax’s A Day Made Better campaign,”
said Herrera. “I know of at least 20
teachers in the area who were honored. These teachers go above and
beyond the call of duty. This is a great
opportunity to recognize their hard
work and dedication as well as to
help them with much needed classroom supplies.”
Marianne Alcorn, the store manager
of The Woodlands location, echoed
her cohort’s sentiments.
“We at OfficeMax know teachers dig
into their own wallets to purchase
supplies for their students and their
classrooms,” Alcorn said. “This is
our way of saying thank you for the
wonderful job teachers across the
Houston area, Texas and the nation
do in educating our children. We
are happy to recognize them for the
vital role they play in our nation.”
For more information about A Day
Made Better or how you can help
schools and teachers, visit www.
adaymadebetter.com.
During the fall semester,
the Aldine Scholarship
Foundation received two
large monetary donations.
The Associated Masonry Contractors of Houston (AMCH) donated
$2,500 to ASF, while Aldine ISD and
Lone Star College-North Harris each
donated $10,000 to the scholarship
foundation.
Dr. Archie Blanson, Aldine ISD’s
deputy superintendent, accepted
the award when he attended a short
presentation about the economic
and scholastic advantages of masonry construction for school districts.
“The AMCH shares a common goal
with the administrations of all Houston-area school districts: providing
the best education possible for our
children,” said Don Vernon, AMCH
executive director. “The masonry
industry is committed to building
solidly-constructed school buildings
designed to provide the best educational environment. That’s why we
want to help school administrators
become aware of the strength, safety,
and value for taxpayers that masonry
walls bring to school construction.”
AISD and Lone Star College-North
Harris made their donations to ASF
during the September Board of Education meeting. CeCe Sutphen represented Lone Star College-North
Harris during the check presentation, while Dr. Keith Clark, assistant
superintendent of finance, made
the presentation on behalf of Aldine
ISD. ASF board member Dr. Charlotte Davis accepted the $20,000
check on behalf of ASF.
Dr. Blanson stands with Blake
Revels, left, and Jason Randolph, right, of AMCH.
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State and Aldine ISD
graduation and
promotion requirements
Aldine ISD wants to make sure
parents and guardians are kept
informed of what is required of
their children to graduate and be
able to participate (walk) in their
respective graduation ceremonies. Additionally, they also need
to be informed of promotion requirements from one grade level
to the next.
With that in mind, Inside Aldine
will publish these requirements
in each edition beginning with the
Back To School edition.
High School Level
Below are the state and district
requirements AISD seniors must
meet to graduate (receive a diploma) and participate (walk) in
graduation ceremonies.
To receive a diploma in Aldine
ISD, students must:
• Complete all the necessary
coursework for graduation.
• Earn the required number of
credits.
• Pass ALL parts of the exit level
Texas Assessment of Knowledge
and Skills (TAKS) test.
The exit level TAKS includes four
subject areas: English language
arts, math, science and social
studies. The exit level TAKS test is
given in the spring of the students’
junior year (11th grade) of high
school. The students will be given
multiple chances to pass all parts
of the test. When the students pass
all parts of the test, they will have
fulfilled the testing requirement
for graduation. A complete list of
graduation requirements can be
found in the High School Planning
Guide or in the counseling office
at the high school campus.
Elementary School Level
In order for students to be promoted at the elementary level,
students must meet all of the following criteria:
• Students must complete the
requirements for reading and
math with an average of 70 or
above.
• Students in third grade must
pass the Reading part of the
TAKS test.
Intermediate and
Middle School Level
In order for students to be promoted at the intermediate and
middle school levels, students
must meet all of the following criteria:
• Students must achieve an overall average of 70 or better in
each of the following courses:
English, reading, math, science
and social studies.
• Students in fifth and eighth
grades must pass the Reading
and Math parts of the TAKS
test.
Aldine’s Vision
Produce the Nation’s Best
Our Mission
We exist to prepare each student
academically and socially to be a:
• critical thinker;
• problem solver; and
• responsible and productive
citizen.
Schools & Community
The 2010-11 Leadership
Aldine class held
the first of their
monthly meetings
in September.
Free books for students as ReadMobile stops at Hinojosa
The We Give Books ReadMobile visited students at Hinojosa EC/PK Center on Nov.
2 and provided them each with a free book to take home.
Representatives from the campaign encouraged students to
read and even spent some time
with them reading “Courduroy”
by Don Freeman. The students recited key words as they followed
the adventures of a talking teddy
bear named Courduroy.
Hinojosa is one of the many
schools in Texas the We Give
Books ReadMobile has visited this
school year. The group was on a
campaign to give away more than
30,000 books in 30 days to children.
The statewide “We Give Books”
campaign is a major effort by the
Pearson Foundation along with
Penguin, to equip Texas families
and school libraries with print
and online books for children
who may not otherwise have a
library of their own or access to
books. The effort has also donated more than 81,000 books
around the globe. We Give Books
enables anyone with Internet access to put books in the hands of
children by reading a children’s
book online. For each book read
online, We Give Books donates
a book to a children’s literacy
group in the United States or
around the globe.
“The importance of reading to
young children cannot be emphasized enough, and with strapped
family budgets, it can be difficult
for many students to have their very
own new books,” said Mark Nieker,
executive director for the Pearson
Foundation. “Providing children
books of their own shows them that
During the fall semester,
Aldine ISD Superintendent Dr. Wanda Bamberg
was selected as a panelist
as part of NBC News’ Education Nation Summit,
held at the Rockefeller
Center in New York.
Standing with a group of Hinojosa students are Assistant Principal Kelly Domino (center), teacher Rosalinda Pérez (left) and
paraprofessional Melissa Garza (right).
the adults in their lives view reading
as vitally important, and helps them
start a home library. Research shows
that children’s success is related to
how many books there are in the
home.”
The students and teachers at Hinojosa also received a variety of
promotional items such as picture
frame magnets, large mural posters for activities and promotional
pennants. But the greatest gift to
the school and its students came
in the form of 500 books donated
to the school’s library.
“When I heard that the We Give
Books ReadMobile was coming
to Hinojosa, I was so excited!”
exclaimed Principal Sandra Arredondo. “For the past five years,
we have been providing all of the
students with books for their own
personal home library. Each year,
with the help of our PTA, business
partners and school resources,
we have provided our students
with at least 10 books a year.
“The books donated to our students by the We Give Books ReadMobile will be a welcomed addition to their home libraries.”
We Give Books aims to help
young children, along with their
families, understand the power
of reading and the gift of putting
a book in the hands of a child.
Children and families can also
access a free digital collection of
children’s books online anytime
at www.wegivebooks.com.
For more information about
the Pearson Foundation and its
commitment to education, visit
www.pearsonfoundation.org.
Readers can also find out more
about Penguin, one of the largest English-language trade book
publishers, by visiting http://
us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/aboutus/index.html.
AISD Board honors Tuskegee Airmen
Continued from page 1
in ending racial segregation in the
military and in American society.
Following Gropman’s presentation, Danielle Burns, the great
niece of Davis, spoke on behalf
of the family. She thanked the
Board for the “tremendous honor
in naming the new Aldine high
school and ninth grade center after our Uncle.”
She introduced members of her
family and told the audience her
Uncle and family have always
placed a high value on education. Although her Uncle encountered many hardships in his life,
she said he never wavered. She
shared with the audience the following excerpt from an entry in
Davis’ yearbook written by a classmate when he graduated from
West Point. It read: “The courage,
tenacity and intelligence with
which you conquered a problem
incomparably more difficult won
for you the sincere admiration of
your classmates and your singleminded determination to continue in your chosen career cannot
fail to inspire respect wherever
Bamberg selected
as panelist for
NBC’s Education
Nation Summit
fortune may lead you.”
She also thanked her Uncle’s fellow Tuskegee Airmen for making
the trip to Aldine. “We are also
proud and humbled to be with
many of the men that served
and trained with Uncle Ben. As
we look around at some of these
proud Tuskegee Airmen tonight,
we want to say thank you for your
service to this country and know
that this school, while named for
Davis, is also a testament to you.
Your perseverance, hard work
and honor continue to foster programs in our great country and
for that, we honor you as well.”
Following Burns’ comments, U.S.
Congresswoman Sheila JacksonLee brought greetings on behalf
of the United States Congress. She
thanked Davis and the Airmen for
their service to the country and
for helping to break down racial
barriers. The Congresswoman
also informed the crowd that her
father-in-law was also a Tuskegee
Airmen, something she and her
family take great pride in. Congresswoman Jackson-Lee then
presented a Resolution from the
House of Representatives on behalf of the Airmen to Aldine ISD.
Following congresswoman’s remarks, Wilson introduced the
various business partners who
helped to sponsor the Airmen’s
trip. Continental Airlines donated
50 round trip airline tickets to
fly in guests from across the nation. The Houston Airport System
helped the district organize the
event and coordinated the arrival
of the Airmen and Davis family
members as well as their visit to
Wings Over Houston. InvesTex
Credit Union helped underwrite
the cost of expenses associated
with the Airmen and their guests,
and H.E.B. provided appetizers
and refreshments at the reception that was held after the October Board meeting. Wilson also
thanked business partner Clarence Callis and his son Clarence
Jr. who coordinated the visit and
provided security.
During their visit, the Airmen and
their family members visited the
construction site of General Davis High School and Ninth Grade
School.
The panel Bamberg formed a
part of discussed, “Shrinking the
Achievement Gap: Is education the
civil rights issue of our time?” Joining her on the panel were Roland
Fryer, a professor at Harvard and
CEO of EdLabs; Benjamin Todd
Jealous, president and CEO of the
NAACP (National Association for
the Advancement of Color People);
Michael Lomax, president and CEO
of the United Negro College Fund;
Janet Murguia, president and CEO
of the National Council of La Raza,
and Michael Nutter, mayor of Philadelphia.
NBC News’ Education Nation Summit was the centerpiece of a weeklong “Education Nation” initiative
which convened the foremost policymakers, elected officials, thought
leaders, educators, members of the
business community and engaged
citizens in a national discussion
about the challenges, potential solutions and innovations spanning
today’s education landscape.
The Aldine Independent School District offers
career and technology education in agriculture
science, business education, career orientation,
family and consumer science, health science
technology, hospitality services, marketing education, technology education and trade and
industrial technology. Admission to these programs is based on ability, aptitude, interest, grade
level and class size. It is the policy of the Aldine
Indepen­
dent School District not to discriminate
on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex,
or handicap in its vocational programs, services,
or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972; and Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. It is the policy of the Aldine Indepen­
dent
School District not to discriminate on the basis
of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap,
or age in its employment practices as required
by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as
amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments
of 1972; the Age Dis­crimination Act of 1975, as
amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973, as amended. Aldine Independent
School District will take steps to ensure that lack
of English language skills will not be a barrier to
admission and participation in all educational
and vocational programs.
For information about your rights or grievance
procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Dr.
Archie Blanson, deputy superintendent, 14910
Aldine West­field Road, at (281) 985-6315, and/
or the Section 504 Coordinator, Dr. Charlotte J.
Davis, director of guidance and counseling and
at-risk students, 14909 Aldine Westfield Road, at
(281) 985-6403.
Aldine Independent School District does not discriminate against persons because of race, creed,
national origin, age, sex, disabilities, economic
status or language disability in employment,
promotion or educational programming.
Any complaints or grievances that cannot be
solved at the campus level through the principal
may be submitted in writing to Dr. Archie Blanson,
deputy super­
in­
ten­
dent, 14910 Aldine Westfield
Rd., Houston, TX 77032.
Inside Aldine / Noticias de Aldine, August 23, 2010, is
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District, 14910 Aldine Westfield Road, Houston, TX
77032-3099, Issue Vol. 33, No. 1, Fall 2010.
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MacArthur boys cruise to cross country title MacArthur’s Linares
The MacArthur High boys’ cross country team won the District 18-5A title while the earns softball scholarship
girls’ team finished second at the league meet hosted by Aldine ISD.
Both teams advanced to the Region
3 Meet, but did not qualify for the
state meet.
In other fall sports, the Eisenhower
Lady Eagles volleyball team finished
second in District 18-5A with a 10-3
league record (24-13 season record)
and advanced to the first round of
the Class 5A playoffs. The MacArthur
High Lady Generals also earned a
playoff spot by finishing fourth in
league play with a 7-5 record (11-20
season record).
In football, the Eisenhower Eagles
finished second in District 18-5A
play with a 5-1 league record and
advanced to the first round of the
Class 5A playoffs. The Eagles finished 6-5 on the season.
Pictured are members of the MacArthur High School boys’ and
girls’ cross country team. The boys’ team finished first at the District 18-5A Meet while the girls’ team finished second.
Aldine High’s Nailor receives Reliant Energy Scholarship
Aldine Senior High School senior football player Galen Nailor (fourth from the left)
posed with family and members of the Houston Texans organization after it was announced he was named a Reliant Energy Scholarship for Champions Winner.
Nailor will receive a $5,000 scholarship from Reliant Energy. Galen
was one of eight Houston-area high
school senior athletes who were
named Reliant Energy Scholarship of
Champions Winners. Galen and the
other seven recipients were honored
with a pregame on-field check presentation during the Texans’ Nov. 28
game against the Tennessee Titans at
Reliant Stadium. Pictured with Galen
were (left-to-right): Houston Texans
offensive lineman Rashad Butler,
Galen’s godmother JoEtta Coleman,
Galen’s father, Joe Nailor; Nailor’s
mother, Gail Edmond Nailor; and
Texans’ ambassador J.J. Moses. Galen, and the seven other recipients,
Linares, who plays shortstop for the
Lady Generals, was the District 195A Newcomer of the Year in 2008, a
two-time first-team all-district player
as a sophomore and junior and was
named to the All Greater Houston
softball team after her junior season
in 2010. Joining her at the signing
ceremony were, front row (l-r): head
softball coach James Grotenhuis, and
her father Rolando Linares. Back row
(l-r): assistant coach Bubba Delk, MacArthur High principal Nancy Blackwell, head football coach and campus athletic coordinator Bernie Mulvaney and counselor Denise Keeton.
Dedication ceremony held at Lewis Middle School
were awarded the scholarships based
on their academic achievement,
community involvement and athletic prowess. Galen is ranked first
in his class of more than 660 seniors,
serves his community as a volunteer
and was a captain and a starting defensive end for the Mustangs.
Aldine ISD’s Mader honored by NIAAA
Sandra Mader, Aldine ISD’s director of athletic services, was one of nine individuals
recently named a recipient of the 2010 Distinguished Service Award by the National
Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) for making outstanding
contributions to interscholastic athletics.
Mader and the other eight award
winners were honored Dec. 9 in
Orlando, Florida, during a banquet
at the 41st annual National Athletic
Directors Conference conducted
jointly by the National Federation
of State High School Associations
(NFHS) and the NIAAA.
The Distinguished Service Award is
presented annually to individuals
from within the NIAAA membership
in recognition of their length of service, special accomplishments and
contributions to interscholastic athletics at the local, state and national
levels. Nominations are submitted by
state athletic director associations,
screened by the NIAAA Awards Committee, and selected by the NIAAA
Board of Directors.
A graduate of Sam Houston State
University, Mader’s career in education began in 1987 at North Shore
High School, where she was varsity
softball coach, assistant basketball
MacArthur High School senior softball player Linda Linares (seated center) signed a national letter of intent
with Stephen F. Austin State University on Wednesday,
Nov. 10.
coach and an English teacher. After
her years at North Shore, she became
assistant athletic director and head
softball coach at Alvin High School
for one-and-a-half years before assuming her duties as principal and
director of athletics of the Ninth
Grade Center in Galveston ISD from
1997 to 2007.
Mader served on the NIAAA Board
of Directors from 2003 to 2005, and
she was also a member of the NIAAA
Strategic Planning Committee. At
the state level, one of Mader’s most
significant accomplishments was her
work with the University Interscholastic League in adding fast-pitch softball as a sport in Texas high schools.
She helped the Texas High School
Girls Coaches Association (THSGCA)
Board add softball coaches to its
membership, and also helped initiate
a softball all-star game. Mader also
served as secretary of the Texas High
School Athletic Directors Association
(THSADA) Board of Directors from
2003-05 and has served on numerous THSADA committees.
Mader has been inducted into the
United States Specialty Sports Association Hall of Fame and the Texas
United States Specialty Sports Hall
of Fame for her softball accomplishments, as well as the THSGCA Hall
of Honor. She also has been inducted
into her high school’s hall of fame –
the Triton Regional High School Hall
of Fame in Runnemeda, New Jersey.
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family members and friends who attended the dedication ceremony. “We
praise God for each of you and thank
Him for allowing our paths to cross.”
Kathy also thanked Aldine ISD for
bestowing such a wonderful honor
on her and Vernon.
“To our Aldine School Board of
Education and all concerned we say
thank you for this beautiful tribute,”
she said. “To our audience compiled
of family, friends, co-workers, Lewis
Middle School staff, students and
parents, thank you all for sharing
your lives with us. Each of us plays
a vital part in the life of a child. We
all must continue to have an educator’s heart and a servant’s heart.”
Vernon also recognized a number
of individuals he crossed paths with
over the years, shared humorous stories during his tenure and thanked
the district’s leadership for being the
driving force that has guided Aldine
ISD over the last 40 years.
“Our positions in Aldine were
guided by a set of core beliefs that
have permeated Aldine since its inception,” Vernon said. “Those core
beliefs were established by the community that is represented by the
school board. The names, faces, and
gender of the board members have
changed over the past 40 years, but
the core beliefs have not. Simply
stated those beliefs are: hire the
best teachers and take care of them,
teach our children and equip them
to be successful in the real world,
love our children unconditionally,
and spend our tax money wisely.”
Vernon also challenged Lewis Principal Cassandra Cosby and her staff
to see to it that their students reach
their full potential.
“To Mrs. Cosby and her staff, embrace the district’s vision and pro-
duce the nation’s best. In doing so
you will open doors of opportunity
for these young students and enrich
their lives. To our Board and administrative staff, thank you for allowing
Kathy and I to serve in Aldine. It
never ceases to amaze me to see all
that you do for our children and our
district. Thank you for your dedicated service and your servant’s heart.
Thank you for this honor.”
The dedication ceremony began with
a welcome from Lewis Assistant Principal Jose Almendarez, which was
followed by introductions by Ben
Wilson, assistant superintendent
of community and governmental
relations. The Lewis L.O.T.C. then
presented the colors, which was followed by the pledge to the U.S. flag
and Texas flag led by Lewis students
Gregory Goods, Jordyn Quirit and
Annele Swanson. Pastor Erroll Jerome Sweat, an Aldine High graduate, then delivered the invocation,
which was followed by the dedication address presented by Cosby. The
Lewis choir then performed “O Salutaris” and “The Heavens are Telling”,
followed by the presentation of the
school by Aldine ISD Board President
Dr. Alton Smith.
The school was then accepted
on behalf of Lewis student Kathryn Neuman, staff member Karen
Barnes and parent Rachel Goods.
The Lewises then delivered their remarks, which was followed by a special presentation to the Lewises by
Assistant Principal Torrance Brooks.
The unveiling of the portrait was
performed by Lewis student Deon
Sinquefield, Lewis teacher Rhonda
Guitroz, and Teague Middle School
Principal Michael Gallien.
The ceremony concluded with remarks from Aldine ISD Superintendent Dr. Wanda Bamberg.
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Join our current
business partners
A and J Automotive
A-1 Glass & Mirror
Aaron’s Rental Spring Cyrpress Rd.
Abitibi Recycling Corp
Academic Enrichment
Learning Academy
Academy Breton Ridge
Academy Group Dental
Academy North Freeway
Acosta’s
Acres Home Center
Acres Home Public Library
African American Chamber of Commerce
Aggressive Trucking
AIG Valic
Airgas
Airport Express
Alaskan Snow Cones
Aldine Bender Auto
Aldine Child Development Center
Aldine Greenspoint YMCA
Aldine Improvement District
Aldine Pathfinder Scouting District
Aldine Public Library
Aldine Y.O.U.T.H.
All Awards
Alley Theatre
ALPHA ACADEMY
ALS Accounting
AMC 24 Deerbrook
American Bureau of Shipping
AmeriCorps
Ann Schmalz
Anti-Smoking Campaign
Arby’s Imperial Valley
Art Institute of Boston
Art Institute of Chicago
Atascazoo Animal Hospital
Atlas E. Parker
Atlas Signs
AT&T
AutoZone Bingle Rd.
AXA
B&M Trash Hauling
Baker
Baker Blackie
Machine Works
Bartlett Tree
Expert Company
Barnes
and Noble
Deerbrook
Mall
Barnes and
Noble FM
1960 W.
Be An Angel
Fund Inc.
Beasley Tire
Service
Bell Towing
Best Buy North
Freeway
Better Business
Bureau
Education
Foundation
Big Lots
Bolts-N- Nuts
Boy Scouts of
America
Brazos Valley
Equine Hospital
Brenda Solano
Brentwood
Baptist Church
Brother’s Pizza
Greenspoint Mall
Burchfield and Bro.
Burger King Aldine Westfield
Burger King - Dyna Dr.
Burger King - Little York
Burger King - Houston
Foods
BX3Digital
Cajun Stuff
Candy Land Day School
Business Partnerships
Eis Edveuryconae’stBuisoinenss
Becoming a
Business Partner
Tell me about Aldine ISD.
Aldine ISD has approximately 63,000 students. Eighty-four
percent are economically disadvantaged and 23 percent (mobility rate) move from one campus to another or to another district
during the course of the school year.
Tell me about the quality of Aldine’s education
program.
Aldine was winner of the 2009 Broad Prize for Urban Education,
winner of the HEB Excellence in Education Award in
2008, has earned seven Recognized ratings for academic achievement from the Texas Education Agency, and
won the 2006 Texas Award for Performance Excellence.
Considering the demographics and quality of
Aldine’s educational program, is there a need
for business partnerships?
Absolutely. Aldine needs additional assistance to help all of
our students perform at the same academic levels as students from more affluent communities. Business partners
help Aldine neutralize the impact of poverty and mobility.
From Aldine’s point of view, education is everyone’s business.
How can businesses help Aldine ISD remain a
high performing school district and continue
to improve in the delivery of educational services?
Many campuses express the need for mentors, tutors, assistance with special projects, Texas Scholars and Career Day
presenters, and assistance with school supplies.
How can our company get involved?
Contact any principal or Ben G. Wilson, assistant superintendent of community and governmental relations, at 281-9856202 or send an E-mail to [email protected].
Wanda Bamberg, Ed.D.
Aldine ISD
Superintendent of Schools
Canino Produce
Capital One Bank FM 1960 E.
Capital Welding and Construction
Career Educators
Carlos Mexican REstaurant
Carls Automotive
Carrington Enterprises
Catalyst Rx
Catholic Charities
CCD Ventures
Cellular Unlimited Talk
CEVA Logistics
Charles Transports & Associates LLC
Chase Bank (Fall Creek)
Chase Bank Rusk St.
Chase Bank W. Little York
Chavez Graphics
Chic-fil-A Deerbrook
Chick-fil-A @FM 1960 W.
Chick-fil-A N. Sam Houston Pkwy.
Chick-fil-A North Freeway
Children’s Museum of Houston
Churches Chicken T.C. Jester Blvd.
CiCi’s Pizza (Humble)
CiCi’s Pizza FM 1960
CiCi’s Pizza Greenspoint Mall
CiCi’s Pizza Tomball Pkwy.
City of HoustonSolid Waste Mgt. Dept.
Collision King Auto Center
Columbus College of Art
COMCAST
Comfort Inn & Suites JFK Blvd.
Community of Christ Church
Component Sales & Services
Computer Sales and Service
Congressman Gene Green
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee
Continental Airlines
County Commissioner El Franco Lee
Cracker Barrel North Freeway
Crimestoppers
Dairy Queen Aldine Bender Rd.
Davis Food City
DEA
Deerbrook Forest Chrysler Jeep
Delmar Studios
Delta Supplies
Denny’s North Freeway
Deskco
DHL
Discount Tires Eastex Freeway
Doctor’s Hospital (Parkway)
Dollar General Greens Rd.
Dollar Tree FM 1960 Bypass
Dollar Tree North Freeway
Domino’s Pizza Aldine Bender
Domino’s Pizza FM 529
Doubletree Hotel JFK Blvd.
Downtown Aquarium
Dr. Gloria Iwuala
Dr. Pepper Snapple
Dream Starters
Dreamzone365, Inc.
Driscoll Place Apartments
E. F. & Associates
Eagle Global Logistics
Eagle Tire & Auto Service
Early Initiatives Group
East Aldine Management District
Educational Products
El Dorado Paving Co. Inc
El Paso
Empress Shipping
EMRJ Marketing, LLC
Enterprise Products
EPI
Eraser Dust
ExxonMobil
ExxonMobil Educational
Alliance Program
EZ Party
Fallbrook Church
Fallas Paredes
Family Dollar Eastex Freeway
Famsa Furniture Store
Farmers Insurance Greens Rd.
Farmers Insurance S. Loop W.
Fiesta Airline Dr.
Fiesta Jensen Dr.
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Fiesta W. Mt. Houston Rd.
Firestone North Freeway
First Service Credit Union
First Southwest Company
First Stop
Flower Connection
Fluor Corporation Foundation
FMA Alliance, Ltd.
FMC Technologies
Forest Park Lawndale
Frost Bank
Fry’s North Freeway
Funtasia
Future Group World Cricket Premiere
G. Ian Smith III, CPA
G. K. Pillar - CPA
G. Pillai - CPA
Gallery Furniture
Garnett Aviation
Gayla Corporation
GEN X Uniforms
Genesys Works
Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council
Girls Scouts - Explorer
GlaxoSmithKline
GleanKing Janitoral Services
Gloria Jean’s Coffee
Go Go Gomez
Good Eats
Gotcha Kovered
Great Time Skate
Greater Commission Missonary
Baptist Church
Greater Inwood Partnership
Greensheet for Education
Greenspoint Mall
Grimes Bakery
Gulf States Financial Services
Gulf States Toyota
H.E.B.
Halliburton
Harbor Capital Group
Harris County Library (Aldine Branch)
Harris County Sheriff’s Dept.
Harris County Utility District #15
HBB Piano Studio
HCDE - CASE
HCPHES
Hess Corporation
High Meadows Branch Library
Hilda’s Decoraciones
Holiday Inn Houston IAH
Holy Bears Inc.
Home Depot North Freeway
Houston Aeros
Houston Airport System
Houston Association
of Professional Landman
Houston Astros
Houston Bar Association
Houston Chronicle
Houston Dynamo
Houston Food Bank
Houston Northwest
Chamber of Commerce
Houston Police Department
Mounted Patrol
Houston Rockets
Houston TaeKwonDo Academy
Hughes Christensen
Product Engineering
Humble Family Skate
I. Scott Lidji & Associates Law Office
IBM
Immigration Customs
Institute for International
Education - Houston Office
Intercoastal Paint
Intergrated Airline Services
InvesTex Credit Union
ITT Technical Institute
ITZ- Family Food and Fun
J.C.’s Office Solutions
J.L. Trucking
J&B Technologies
Jack-in-the-Box Aldine Westfield Rd.
Jack-in-the-Box JFK Blvd.
Jack-in-the-Box Will Clayton Pkwy.
Jackson Catering
Jason’s Deli FM 1960 W.
Jed’s Hardware
Business Partnerships
Fluor Corporation and Raymond Academy
For more information
on student internship
programs, call Franklin
Higgins, director of
career and technical
education, at 281-9856650.
InvesTex Credit Union and Grantham Academy
Cynthia Von Tesmar, community relations manager at Fluor Corporation, presented a check to Raymond Academy’s after-school
program for $20,000. Pictured is Von Tesmar with a group of
students celebrating the company’s 100-year anniversary.
DHL and Conley Elementary
From left to right: Bridgett Sanders with InvesTex, Principal Dr.
Rebecca Duong, and Jana Anders with InvesTex.
Joe’s Greenhouse and Kujawa Elementary
DHL provided Christmas toys for students. Pictured are (l-r):
Glenda Johnson, Terry Ellis, Chad Thackston, and Oscar Herrera.
ExxonMobil and Marcella Intermediate
Rick Meidel organizes many fellow workers from Exxon Mobil to
mentor students for the campus’ S.N.A.P.P. Mentor Program.
McDonalds and Marcella Intermediate
Manager Katina Frey and owner-operator Perry Jordan of the
McDonalds restaurant on Greenspoint coordinated McTeacher Night for Marcella’s teachers. Several students and staff
showed up to support this annual event. Teachers worked at
the front counter, drive-thru window and served as cooks for
the night. A percentage of funds were donated to Marcella
Intermediate. The event was held November 8, 2010.
Assistant Principal Carolyn Washington and McDonalds franchise owner-operator Perry Jordan at the drive-thru window.
Pictured with Principal Debbie Hagood are Maria and José Morales and their son José who attends Kujawa Elementary. Morales is the owner of Joe’s Greenhouse and has donated plants
and trees to the school.
In the
picture: (l-r)
Assistant
Principal
Carolyn
Washington,
of Marcella
Intermediate
and Katina
Frey, manager of McDonalds.
Principal Kathy Sandoval of Marcella Intermediate and her
assistant principals Ash Kirk and Carolyn Washington.
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Business Partners and Eisenhower HS
Eis Edveuryconae’stBuisoinenss
Business Partners and Nimitz 9th Grade
Andrea Cahoon
and Jason
Vasquez with
Univision Radio visited with
students on
Career Day.
Pictured are (left to right): Assistant Principal Rosalyn Sweat;
Brent Paige, AXA Equitable financial professional; and teachers
Konstance Grimble and Marilyn Hume.
Regina Gervin
with Boys and
Girls Scouts of
America and
Twanna Collier,
AISD college
advisor, talked
to students
about their
future.
Jessica Thompson with
Aquarium
Downtown
spoke to students during
the campus’
Career Day
event.
Gardner Seaholm of Josten’s, one of Eisenhower Senior High
School’s business partners, poses with members of the school
administrative team. Pictured are (l-r): Robin Goff, Eisenhower
senior lead counselor, Principal Ben Ibarra, Seaholm and Assistant Principal Rosalyn Sweat.
Shell and Raymond Academy
Anitra Chambers with NASA
made science
approachable
to young learners during Career Day.
Richard Fieden of Pheido
Advertising
talked to students about a
career in sales
on Career Day.
As part of a community service project of Toastmasters Skyline
District, Al Gearing with Shell donated school supplies to Stehlik
Intermediate School.
AXA Advisors and Carter Academy
AXA Advisors were able to
donate two children’s bicycles. Pictured (left to right)
are: Shane Clotiaux, Principal Lee Wold, and Jonathan
Powell.
EMRJ Marketing was able to
donate a riding lawnmower
to Carter Academy. Pictured is
Principal Lee Wold.
Shirley Columbus with St.
Luke’s Hospital
shared her
experiences
in the health
industry on Career Day.
Terry Williams,
executive VP
for H-E-B discussed how his
career began
and deployed
at the supermarket chain.
Jesse Jones Park
Jet Machine Works
JMW Productions
Jo Aderholdt
Johnson Space Center
Jose’ Morales
Joslin Construction
Josten’s
Junior Achievement
Just Poppin Gourmet Popcorn
Kansas City Art Institute
Keller Williams Realty
Kid’s and Play
Child Development Center
KIDZFIT
Kings and Queens Barber & Beauty
Kingwood College
Kroger Aldine Mail Rte.
Kroger Gift Imperial Valley
Kroger Gulfton
Laguna College of Art and Design
Larry’s Photos & Video
Graduate Photos
Laser Quest
Law Office of Angela Aaron
Law Offices of Mari Gianukos
Lawemax Truck & Trailer Repair
Le Petite Bistro
Learning Blocks
Leslie Knetsar
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Liberty Tax Service
Lifetouch
Lisa Read
Little Angels Day Care
Little Angels of Praise
Little Caesars W. Little York Rd.
Little Caesars W. Sam Houston Pkwy.
Living Word Fellowship Church
LMS Group
Lone Star College - Greenspoint
Lone Star College - North Harris
LoneStar College - Tomball
Loxanna Photography
Luby’s Cafeteria Eastex Freeway
Luby’s Veterans Memorial Dr.
Luby’s W. Greens Rd.
Lucia & Cesar Diaz
Lunchbox Deli
Lupe Tortilla
M&J Customs
Mac Haik Chrysler
Mac Jr. Steel Erectors
MAES Inc.
Main Event
Main Street Theater
Mapula
MÁS Club
MASS Art
MATTCO Mfg.
McCullough Kwik Air & Heating
McDonald’s Aldine Bender Rd.
McDonald’s FM 1960
McDonald’s Greens Rd.
McDonald’s N. Sam Houston Pkwy E.
McDonald’s North Freeway
McDonald’s Southwest Freeway
McDonald’s W. Mt. Houston Rd,
McDonald’s West Rd.
McDonald’s-Kelly QSR Group
McDonalds FM 1960 E.
MD Anderson
Me and My Pals Portraits
Melcon Vending
Menzies Aviation Group
Mercer Arboretum
Mex. Institute of Greater Houston
MIAD
Michelle Moosally
Mine Beads & More
Mission Greenspoint
MISSION - REAL ESTATE
Mister Carwash
Mogas Industries, Inc.
Monterey’s Little Mexico
Moore College of Art
Mrs. Bairds Bread
MRT Auto & Diesel Repair
Mt. Olive Baptist Church
Museum of Fine Arts
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Nappco Fastener Company
New hope Community Church
Noble Energy
North Houston Bank
North Houston Greenspoint
Chamber of Commerce
North Park Baptist Church
North Star Interests, L.C.
Northside Karate
Nu Faith Community
United Methodist Church
Oaks Christan Church
Office Depot North Freeway
OfficeMax - Clara Rd.
OfficeMax - Eastex Freeway
Oteco
P&S AUTO SALES
Pam’s Prints & More
Pan Riko Bakery
Pancho’s (Humble)
Pancho’s North Freeway
Panda Express North Freeway
Panera Bread Company FM 1960 W,
Panhandle Energy
Papa John’s FM 1960
Papa John’s North Freeway
Pappasito’s North Freeway
Pepsi Bottling Group
Pheido Advertising
Phillip Townsend Associates
Phoenix Fasteners
Phoenix House
Photo Plus
Pier 1 Imports
Pizza Hut FM 1960 W.
Pizza Inn
PLANET FORD.COM
Popeyes FM 1960
Popeyes Imperial Valley
Pozada Restaurant
Precinct 1 Constable’s Office
Primerica Financial Services
Print Mailers
Producer’s Cooperative Association
Progress Art Group, Inc. - Art Festival
Prosperity Bank - Woodcreek
QSP Readers Digest
Quiznos N. Sam Houston Pkwy.
Rainbow Fish
RAM Winch and Hoist
Randalls Kingwood
RCW Nurseries, Inc.
Real Estate Resource
Reasoning Minds
Recycle Rewards
Rice University
School Mathematics Project
Right Now Termite and Pest Control
Riskbytes, Inc.
RITE
Ronnie & Cathy Matthews, LTD.
Rosita’s Restaurant
Ross Stores
Ryan Energy Technologies
Ryan Drilling
SAFE Kids Greater Houston
Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club
Sam Houston State Univ. Educational
Leadership & Counseling Dept.
Sam Houston State University
Sam’s Club FM 1960
Sam’s Club FM 1960 Bypass
Sam’s Club Richey Rd.
Saturn of North Houston
SB&B Business Service
Schlumberger
Shell Oil
Sheraton Hotel JFK Blvd.
Shipley Do-Nuts FM 1960
Showcase Awards
Silvatech
Smart Financial Bank
SMFA, Boston
Snowflake Donuts North Freeway
Sonic Drive-In FM 1960
Sonic Drive-In North Freeway
Sonic Drive-In Oklahoma City
Sonic Drive-In Veteran’s Memorial
Sonic Drive-In W. Little York Rd.
Southern Floral
Business Partnerships
For more information
on student internship
programs, call Robert
Thomas, program
director of businesseducation partnerships,
at 281-985-7230.
Eisenhower to partner with College Forward in 2011
Eisenhower Senior High School will partner with College Forward beginning in 2011
to help facilitate the transition from high school to college for campus juniors.
College Forward provides college
access and college persistence services to motivated economically disadvantaged students.
College Forward was founded in
2002 by Doreen Wise and Lisa Fielder. The duo recognized the desperate need to expand college access
for
economically-disadvantaged
high school students in Central Texas. The original name was Admission Control and was launched on
Sept. 1, 2003. It established a pilot
program at two high schools in Hays
Consolidated Independent School
District. Since then, the organization has developed an effective
curriculum and supplementary programs that have enabled students to
enroll in colleges and universities
throughout Texas and across the
nation. Now a thriving partnership
known as College Forward, the program continues to reach students
and families in the greater Austin
area and is expanding to the greater
Houston area.
The first two school districts in the
Houston area to use the program
will be Aldine ISD and Goose Creek
ISD. Beginning in January 2011,
College Forward will work with eligible juniors at Eisenhower Senior
High. After school classes are scheduled to start on Feb. 2.
During the 2010-11 school year,
College Forward will serve an estimated 1,960 students; 60 high
school students in Harris County;
1,150 in Central Texas; and 750
college-age students on the path to
earn their bachelor’s degree.
College Forward provides three
core programs:
1)High School Program: “College
Coaches,” who are recent college graduates and AmeriCorps
volunteers lead twice-weekly college preparatory classes for high
school juniors and seniors. Offcampus activities include visits to
local universities and a weeklong
tour of campuses across Texas.
2)
College Persistence Program:
This program provides virtual
advising, financial and renewal
Career Day at Worsham Elementary
guidance, peer mentoring, and
career development to students
who graduate from the College
Forward High School Program
and continue their education at
universities.
3)Parent Education and Support:
College Forward also offers education and support for parents
through regular consultation and
daylong workshops offered in
both English and Spanish, covering multiple aspects of college
including college selection, financial aid, and “letting go.” During
the students’ junior year, College
Forward offers a full-day College/
Universidad 101 bilingual parent
education workshop.
Principal Ben Ibarra of Eisenhower
Senior High School said he welcomes
College Forward to his campus.
“We look forward to working with
College Forward to help make our
students college ready,” Ibarra said.
“Any program that encourages students to begin preparing for college
is welcomed here.”
CEVA provides holiday relief
CEVA has been a solid business partner for Worsham
Elementary over the years.
Shane Kimzey with CEVA Logistics participated in Career Day.
Richard Weidner with CEVA Logisitics spoke to students.
Jonathan Powell with AXA Avisors LLC visited with students.
The local company has provided the
Junior Achievement program to every classroom at Worsham, donated
incentive items for its students
and provided speakers during the
school’s annual career day. But this
year, CEVA went above and beyond
the call of duty.
Principal Denise Meister was contacted by CEVA’s administrative manager,
April Williamson, who said she and
her company wanted to help bring
holiday relief to five Worsham families.
Meister readily accepted Williamson’s offer and thanks to the generous folks at CEVA, five families that
might not have been able to celebrate Christmas were able to do so.
“This year they (CEVA) asked to
meet with the administrative team
at Worsham to discuss ways to get
more involved and support our students, families, and the community,”
Meister said. “Out of this meeting it
was decided to have the employees
at CEVA sponsor five families at Worsham this Christmas.
“We have many families who are economically disadvantaged, however,
CEVA wanted to sponsor families
that had extraneous circumstances.
We can’t thank the employees at
CEVA enough for their kind and
generous gesture.”
The five families CEVA “adopted”
each received $1,000 worth of holiday cheer.
To show their appreciation, the Worsham Orff Choir performed for CEVA
employees on Dec. 13 and then the
students toured the company.
On Dec. 15, CEVA and Worsham
employees delivered the gifts to the
five adopted families.
Southwest Teachers Supply
Southwestern Energy
Special Olympics
Splashtown
Spring Creek Lodge
Spring ISD - Wunsche H.S.
Child Studies & Teacher Preparation
SRA
Starbucks North Freeway
Starbucks Tomball Pkwy.
Starbucks Veteran’s Memorial/1960
State Farm Louetta Rd.
State Farm Willow Center
Subway Antoine Dr.
Subway W. Little York Rd.
T B & D Services
T-Mobile
Taco Bell
Taco Cabana College Park
Taco Cabana Little York
Taco Cabana Tomball Pkwy.
Target (Humble)
Target North Freeway
Tatoo Your Ride
TCB
Texans Together
Texas A & M University Houston
Recruitment Office
Texas A&M - MSC Lead Program
Texas A&M University
Texas Children’s Health Plan Inc.
Texas Department of
Rehabilitation Services
Texas Executive Women
Texas Landscaping Company
Texas Road House
The Bimmer Workshop
The Edwards Team Realty
The Fastener Connection
The Visualization Program
The WaterWorks Museum
Tin Star Jewelry
Toni Anderson
Total Construction Inspections
Toys for Tots
Trinity Training and Development
Triple J’s BBQ and Catering
Triten Corporation
Tuttle Development Co.
Tweezerman
U of H Hispanic Business Student Assoc.
U.S. Army
UBS Investment Bank
Universal Essentials Gymnastics
University of Houston
University of Houston
College of Education
University of Houston Downtown
University of Phoenix
Univision Radio
Urgeworks
Verizon Wireless
Vincent Gonzales Restoration
Wachovia Bank
Walgreens Aldine Westfield
Walgreens West Rd.
Walmart FM 1960 Bypass
Walmart N. Sam Houston Pkwy.
Walmart North Freeway
Washington Group International
Washington Mutual FM 1960 W.
Washington Mutual FM 2920
Washington Mutual Greens Rd.
WaterWise Water Smart
Wells Fargo Bank
Wendy’s North Freeway
Weyerhaeuser
What-A-Burger FM 1960 W.
What-A-Burger San Antonio
What-A-Burger West Rd.
What-A-Snack
White Flamingo Restaurant
World’s Finest chocolate
Women’s Business Enterprise Alliance
Writers in the Schools
Wurth Adams
YMCA of Greater Houston
Young Audiences of Houston
Zio’s Italian Restaurant North Freeway
Otoño
2010
Vol. 33, Núm. 2
Noticias de Aldine
descubra las últimas noticias, eventos y mucho más sobre las escuelas de aldine.
resumen deportivo
Varios programas deportivos
calificaron para los playoffs
durante la temporada otoñal. También lea sobre los
estudiantes atletas del AISD
quienes recibieron becas universitarias .
Lea el artículo en la página 4.
AISD obtiene más alta clasificación estatal
de responsabilidad fiscal
El distrito escolar, por octavo año consecutivo, recibió la clasificación “Logro Superior” bajo Schools FIRST (el sistema
de clasificación de responsabilidad financiera de Texas).
Esta es la clasificación más alta del estado, la cual muestra
la calidad del sistema de gestión financiera e informe financiero del AISD.
La clasificación se basó en datos del curso 2008-09.
Modelo de AISD, AISD rinde honor a Aviadores Tuskegee
26 de octubre, el Distrito Escolar de Aldine celebró un evento de reconoconsiderado mejor Elcimiento
de los familiares del General Benjamin Oliver Davis Jr. y los integrantes
los Aviadores Tuskegee quienes viajaron a través del país para acudir a este
práctica por TEA deespecial
acontecimiento.
La Agencia de Educación
de Texas (conocida
por sus siglas en inglés
TEA) consideró que el
Modelo de Observación e
Intervención Colaborativo
del AISD ejemplifica una
de las mejores prácticas
del sector educativo.
La Agencia desarrolló su Recopilación de Mejores Prácticas en un
esfuerzo para recopilar y compartir
todas las mejores estrategias que están utilizando los distritos escolares
de Texas para formar a alumnos.
Para satisfacer el criterio de la Agencia, las estrategias deben ser basadas
en pruebas de eficacia (eficiencia).
Como el ganador del Premio Broad
de 2009, TEA le pidió al AISD que
presentará su mejor práctica. El
modelo que el AISD presentó describe cómo el personal docente de
las escuelas prestan atención a los
datos sobre el rendimiento estudiantil, los métodos y las estrategias
aplicados para intervenir cuando
los alumnos necesitan ayuda, un
modelo (ejemplo) de intervención,
un modelo de intervención intenso
cuando las escuelas necesitan ayuda
con los alumnos con dificultades
(problemas) académicas y cómo el
distrito escolar forma y capacita el
personal docente e incluso proporciona ayuda adicional para apoyar
las intervenciones.
La TEA le envió al AISD una placa
de reconocimiento por su mejor
práctica.
Para más información, visite http://
www.teabpc.org.
La visión de Aldine:
Preparar y Formar
Mejores Personas
Nuestra Misión
Existimos para preparar académicamente y socialmente a cada
alumno a ser un:
• Pensador crítico;
• Solucionador de problemas; y
• Ciudadano responsable y
productivo.
El Dr. Alton Smith, presidente del
Consejo Escolar de Aldine, le dijo
al grupo que dos nuevas escuelas
— una escuela secundaria y una de
noveno grado — llevarán el nombre
del General Benjamin Oliver Davis
Jr., quien fue el comandante de los
Aviadores Tuskegee, el primer cuerpo aéreo afroamericano del ejercito.
Fue el primer afroamericano a convertirse en general de la Fuerza
Aérea. El gran papel que desempeñaron él y sus pilotos debido a su
servicio ejemplar durante la Segunda
Guerra Mundial ayudó en la integración racial de las fuerzas armadas.
En 1970, después de jubilarse de la
Fuerza Aérea, supervisó el programa
federal de mariscal aéreo. En 1971,
fue nombrado un subsecretario de
transportes. Se retiró de las Fuerza
Aérea con el rango de teniente general de tres estrellas y fue el oficial
afroamericano de más antigüedad
(jerarquía) de las fuerzas armadas.
En 1998, el Presidente Bill Clinton
le concedió al Davis su cuarta estrella, ascendiéndolo a general. Sirvió
con distinción militar. Davis falleció
en 2002, a la edad de 89 años. Smith
luego reconoció a los miembros de
la familia de Davis, los integrantes de los Aviadores Tuskegee y las
Integrantes de los Aviadores Tuskegee, miembros del Consejo
Escolar de Aldine y miembros del equipo administrativo del distrito escolar figuran en la fotografía.
enfermeras y mecánicos quienes
trabajaron con los Aviadores. También reconoció a los patrocinadores
quienes hicieron posible la visita
de los Aviadores: la aerolínea Continental, el Sistema de Aeropuertos de Houston, la cooperativa de
crédito InvesTex Credit Union y el
supermercado H-E-B.
Todos los presentes vieron un video
sobre la historia y el patrimonio de
los Aviadores, el cual fue creado por
Deborah Johnson y Shirley Worden,
directoras del programa de estudios sociales. Ben Wilson, superintendente auxiliar de relaciones
comunitarias y gubernamentales
del AISD, pidió que se realizara un
momento de silencio para conmemorar a aquellos Aviadores Tuskegee
quienes han fallecido.
Wilson luego presentó al Dr. Alan
Gropman, un catedrático distinguido de la política de seguridad
nacional del Colegio Industrial
de la Universidad Nacional de
Defensa. Durante los años, él
escribió para los presidentes estadounidenses Clinton y George
W. Bush quienes honraron a Davis. También escribió su biografía
e incluso compartió memorias de
Davis y el papel que desempeñó
Continúa en página 3
Escuela Media Lewis, ceremonia de dedicación
Amistades, ex colegas e integrantes de la familia de Vernon y Kathy Lewis se reunión el 24 de octubre para celebrar el nombramiento de la escuela que lleva el
nombre de ambos.
Cada uno dedicó más de 30 años de
servicio al Distrito Escolar de Aldine.
Ambos emprendieron sus carreras
en 1969, con el señor Lewis jubilándose en 2006 después de 38 años, y
la señora Lewis retirándose en 2007
después de 35 años de dedicarse a la
educación.
El señor Lewis desempeñó distintas
funciones en el AISD durante sus
años de servicio: docente, subdirector (Escuela Secundaria Eisenhower),
director (Escuela Media Teague y la
Escuela Secundaria Aldine), director
ejecutivo de escuelas secundarias,
superintendente del área escolar de
Nimitz y superintendente auxiliar de
administración.
Mientras que la señora Lewis sirvió
de docente en las escuelas secundarias MacArthur y Nimitz, consejera de
educación especial y consejera de
educación regular de la Escuela Media
Teague desde 1983 hasta su jubilación
en 2007.
En sus comentarios, ambos agradecieron a sus familiares y sus amistades; incluso sus colegas que conocieron durante sus años en el Distrito
Escolar de Aldine.
“Gracias por su constancia, compasión, dirección y amor in-
Vernon y Kathy Lewis (centro),
miembros del Consejo Escolar
de Aldine y la Superintendente Dra. Wanda Bamberg
figuran en la fotografía.
condicional”, dijo la señora Lewis
Continúa en página 4
Reorganización de
consejo escolar
El Consejo Escolar de Aldine
se reorganizó durante la reunión de noviembre.
El comité de nominación, presidiado por el miembro Rick Ogden,
nombró a Rose Ávalos para servir de
presidenta. El Dr. Alton Smith quien
sirvió de presidente durante el año
pasado le pasó el martillo a Ávalos.
Rick Ogden servirá de vicepresidente, Merlin Griggs de secretario, y
Marine Jones de secretaria auxiliar.
Steve Mead, la Dra. Viola M. García y
Smith servirán de miembros.
Ávalos luego asignó miembros a los
comités permanentes del consejo
escolar.
El comité de revisión de política
será presidiado por Jones y constará de Ogden y Smith. El comité
de sitio será presidiado por Smith
y constará de Griggs y Mead. El comité de nombramiento de escuelas
será presidiado por Griggs y constará de García y Ogden. El comité
de nominación será presidiado por
Mead y constará de Smith y García.
El comité de selección de nuevos
miembros al consejo escolar será
presidiado por García y constará de
Jones y Ogden.
Smith agradeció a los miembros
del consejo por su apoyo durante
su término de presidente y ellos le
agradecieron su servicio y liderazgo.
Los miembros del consejo escolar
son oficiales elegidos no retribuidos
representando la comunidad
servida por el distrito escolar. Ellos
diseñan la política educativa del
distrito escolar.
El Dr. Smith, el presidente
saliente, le pasa el martillo a
Ávalos, la presidenta entrante,
durante la reunión del consejo
escolar en noviembre.
Noticias de Aldine
Invierno 2010
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Escuela y Comunidad
Programa ataca deserción escolar
Casi 550 voluntarios de Aldine se levantaron temprano para caminar las calles el 11
de septiembre para apoyar el retorno al colegio de quienes desertaron durante la
caminata anual “Apoyar el retorno al colegio de desertores escolares”.
Estimados Padres y Apoderados:
Se que están ansiando las vacaciones de
pleno invierno que serán bien merecidas.
Es un buen tiempo para gozar con sus
familias y amistades e incluso para crear
recuerdos familiares.
Tenemos muchas cosas que celebrar en el
AISD, incluyendo recibir una clasificación
de “Logro Superior” bajo Schools FIRST, el
sistema de clasificación de responsabilidad
financiera de Texas. Esto demuestra la calidad
de nuestro sistema de gestión financiera. Nos
esforzaremos por seguir siendo responsables
fiscalmente en medio de la crisis económica.
También recibimos el reporte FAST (Estudio
Sobre la Asignación de Fondos de Texas) del
interventor donde recibimos cuatro y media
estrellas de unas posibles cinco. Este reporte utiliza datos financieros y académico
para identificar distritos escolares que están
usando dinero eficientemente y mejorando
los resultados de la prueba estatal TAKS
(prueba de evaluación de conocimientos y
habilidades de Texas). Estamos orgullosos
porque es otro indicador que estamos trabajando diligentemente para servir a nuestros
alumnos mientras gastamos eficientemente
el dinero de los contribuyentes.
Por que la mayoría de nuestros alumnos
son provenientes de familias de bajos
recursos económicos, se necesita más
recursos para asegurar que tengan éxito.
Por ejemplo en 2008-2009, el distrito gastó $7,711 por cada alumno mientras que
los fondos estatales y locales sólo pagaron
$7,285 de los gastos por alumno. Esto fue
una diferencia de $426 por cada alumno
que el distrito paga utilizando los fondos
de Título 1 cuando posible pero también a
través de los ingresos locales. La escasez de
fondos representa un gran reto para nosotros en los años venideros.
Los distritos escolares tiene dos alternativas
para mitigar los déficits presupuestarios:
1) recaudar más ingresos pidiéndoles a los
contribuyentes que aprueben impuestos escolares adicionales y 2) cortar gastos. Hemos
realizado ambas opciones. En agosto, les pedimos a los votantes que aprobaran aumentar
los impuestos escolares. El contribuyente con
una vivienda a valor de $50,000 hubiera visto
un aumento anual de $45.50 o aproximadamente .13 centavos al día. El impuesto de una
vivienda a valor de $100,000 hubiera visto un
aumento de $110.50 o aproximadamente
.30 centavos al día. Sin embargo, los contribuyentes votaron en contra de aumentar los
impuestos escolares en Aldine. Actualmente,
los contribuyentes de Aldine pagan los más
bajos impuestos escolares en la región junto
con el Distrito Escolar de Houston. La tasa
impositiva sigue siendo $1.17.
El estado tambieen está enfrentando un
déficit de unos posibles 25 billones de dólares. Y como la educación pública absorbe
un 44 por ciento del presupuesto estatal,
esperamos menos financiación del estado
durante los dos próximos dos años. Como
no sabemos por cuánto menos recibiremos del estado o cuando recibiremos los
números finales del presupuesto, estamos
planeando incluir varias opciones que se
podrán poner en práctica cuando sea necesario. Claro que el recortar el presupesto
significa reducir los servicios educativos
que les brindamos a los alumnos.
Los retos que enfrentamos hacen la 82va
sesión legislativa, la cual inicia en enero, sea
la más importante para los años venideros.
Las decisiones que tomen en la sesión tiene
la potencial de reducir los servicios educativos que brindamos a nuestros alumnos. Nos
hemos estado comunicando con los legisladores para avisarles cómo la reducción en
ingresos estatales impactaría al distrito.
Por favor observen las medidas legislativas
en enero y pónganse en contacto con sus
diputados estatales y comparten con ellos
sus preguntas y preocupaciones con respecto a financiamiento educativo.
Atentamente,
Dra. Wanda Bamberg
Superintendente de Escuelas
Voluntarios de todo el distrito escolar participaron en el evento. Se reunieron en seis escuelas del AISD —
escuelas secundarias Aldine, Carver
y Eisenhower, Centro de Educación
Hall e incluso las escuelas secundarias MacArthur y Nimitz — para una
sesión informativa antes caminar
las calles del distrito escolar para
apoyar el retorno al colegio de desertores escolares.
Voluntarios hablaron con 260 desertores escolares y apoderados en sus
hogares y en otros 219 domicilios
dejaron información sobre cómo
pueden rematricularse. El día de la
caminata, 30 desertores escolares
iniciaron los trámites de matrícula,
29 volvieron a la escuela y 36 prometieron regresar al colegio.
Miembros del Consejo Escolar de
Aldine, la Superintendente Dra.
Wanda Bamberg, miembros del
gabinete, directores escolares, docentes y voluntarios comunitarios
participaron en el evento anual
“Apoyar el Retorno al colegio de desertores escolares”.
Miembros del Consejo Escolar de Aldine, integrantes de la comunidad y la Dra. Bamberg, superintendente de escuelas, tomaron
parte en el evento.
Representantes legislativos
y oficiales del distrito escolar
discutieron
los retos
financieros en
diciembre.
Tareas domicilarias
AISD cree que las tareas domicilarias o deberes escolares son parte
del programa educativo. Los deberes ayudan a los niños a repasar,
practicar e integrar los conocimientos aprendidos en el aula. Los
deberes a largo plazo requieren la
organización de tiempo para cumplirlos y entregarlos a tiempo.
Tareas domicilarias o deberes
escolares también incluyen asignaciones en las cuales no se requiere trabajo escrito.
Deberán planificar pasar entre
una hora (escuela intermedia y
media) a 90 minutos (secundaria) todas las noches repasando
o practicando y así preparándose
para las clases del día siguiente.
La política o reglamento de tareas
del AISD para todos los niveles
puede encontrarse en el Manual
para padres y alumnos (Parent/
Student Handbook) y en la página
Web, www.aldine.k12.tx.us.
OfficeMax, reconoce y premia el esfuerzo por la educación ASF recibe donaciones
Treneka Cothron y Lita Killebrew, dos docentes de primaria, recibieron grandes sorpresas el 5 de octubre cuando representantes de OfficeMax las premiaron por sus esfuerzos con material educativo por valor de más de mil dólares para cada una de ellas.
Cothron de la Escuela Primaria
Conley y Killebrew de la Escuela
Primaria Kujawa fueron dos de mil
docentes en mil escuelas quienes
fueron nominados por sus directores para ser reconocidos durante
“Un día hecho mejor,” el proyecto
nacional de OfficeMax facilitado
por la alianza entre la compañía
y Adopt-A-Classroom (Adopta un
Aula) para poner fin a los gastos en
material educativo de los docentes.
OfficeMax trabajó con Adopt-AClassroom para identificar escuelas
y docentes en necesidad. Se les
pidió a los directores escolares que
nominaran un docente que ejemplifica la pasión, dedicación e innovación en el aula. La Directora Katy
Roede de la Escuela Primaria Conley
nominó a Cothron.
“La señora Cothron es totalmente
entregada a formar al alumno integralmente”, dijo Roede. “Es entrenadora de los escuadrones de
animadoras y animación y es la
fundadora de nuestra organización
T.I.E. Guys, la cual forma y guía a los
chicos a ser verdaderos caballeros.
“Es una docente ejemplar quien
dedica tiempo y gasta su propio
dinero para ayudar a sus alumnos a
tener éxito”.
La Directora Debra Thomas de la
Escuela Primaria Kujawa nominó a
Killebrew.
“La señora Killebrew trae mucha energía al aula”, dijo Thomas. “Es querida por sus alumnos y respetada por
todos. Somos muy afortunados”.
Cada caja estaba llena de materiales
como colores de cera, rotuladores y
bolígrafos. Compras grandes incluyeron una cámara Sony Cyber–Shot
de 7.2 megapíxeles, un impresora
Epson Stylus, una silla de oficina en
piel y una máquina etiquetadora de
Brother. Las cajas también incluyeron un material muy valioso en
las escuelas: cinco resmas de papel
para fotocopiadoras.
Killebrew (con las
flores) y Thomas
figuran en la fotografía con Alcorn,
gerente de OfficeMax de la sucursal
The Woodlands.
Roede (izq.) y
Cothron (der.)
figuran en la fotografía con Herrera
y su personal de
OfficeMax de la
sucursal FM 1960.
“Este fue otro momento educable.
Este honor es un verdadero ejemplo
de lo que les digo a mis alumnos diariamente: Nunca sabes quien está
observando y los esfuerzos valen la
pena. Estoy muy agradecida”, dijo
Cothron.
Killebrew, docente de cuarto grado,
fue sorprendida cuando llegó a la
biblioteca con su salón de clase. Ahí
encontró a su directora y sus colegas reunidos junto con dos representantes de OfficeMax.
“Es un gran honor”, dijo Killebrew.
“No se que decir. Le sacaremos provecho a los materiales educativos”.
OfficeMax y Adopt-A-Classroom
desarrollaron el proyecto para proporcionar ayuda económica a los
docentes y apoyo para las escuelas.
Según las encuestas de OfficeMax
(2009) y una de la Asociación Nacional de Educación (2005), docentes
gastan un promedio de mil dólares
de su propio dinero cada año para
compensar los déficits presupuestarios de sus escuelas y asegurar
que sus alumnos tengan los recursos necesarios para aprender.
Raúl Herrera, gerente de la sucursal
OfficeMax en la FM 1960, dijo que
él y su personal están orgullosos y
felices de ayudar a docentes y por lo
tanto los alumnos.
“Estamos orgullosos de ser parte
del proyecto ‘Un día hecho mejor’
de OfficeMax”, dijo Herrera. “Sé
de por lo menos 20 docentes en el
área quienes fueron reconocidos.
Estos docentes van más allá de la
llamada del deber. Esto es una gran
oportunidad para reconocer su arduo trabajo y dedicación además de
ayudarles con materiales educativos
necesarios para aprender”.
Marianne Alcorn, gerente de la sucursal en The Woodlands, se hizo
eco de los sentimientos de Herrera.
“Sabemos que los docentes gastan
su propio dinero para comprar materiales educativos para sus alumnos
y sus aulas”, declaró Alcorn. “Esto
es nuestra manera de decir ‘Gracias’ por el maravilloso trabajo que
realizan los docentes diariamente.
Estamos muy felices por poder
reconocerlos por el papel vital que
desempeñan”.
Para más información sobre “Un día
hecho mejor” o cómo puede ayudar a las escuelas y docentes, visite
www.adaymadebetter.com.
La Fundación de Becas de
Aldine (conocida por las
siglas en inglés ASF) recibió dos donaciones.
El grupo de Contratistas Asociados
de Albañilería de Houston (conocidos por las siglas en inglés AMCH)
donó dos mil 500 dólares a la ASF,
mientras que el AISD y Lone Star
College-North Harris (establecimiento docente de educación terciaria donde se realizan cursos de dos
años) donaron 10 mil dólares cada
uno.
El Dr. Archie Blanson, vicesuperintendente del AISD, aceptó la donación
de AMCH cuando acudió una sesión
sobre las ventajas económicas y escolásticas que ofrece la construcción en
albañilería a los distritos escolares.
“El grupo AMCH comparte un objetivo común con los distritos escolares:
brindar la mejor educación posible a
los alumnos”, dijo Don Vernon, director ejecutivo de AMCH. “Construimos
edificios diseñados para ofrecer el
mejor entorno educativo posible.
Enfatizamos que nuestros servicios
ofrecen la fortaleza y seguridad de material a un buen precio”.
AISD y Lone Star College-North Harris hicieron sus donaciones durante
la reunión del consejo escolar en
septiembre. CeCe Sutphen de Lone
Star College-North Harris presentó el
cheque, mientras el Dr. Keith Clark,
superintendente auxiliar de finanzas
del AISD, realizó la presentación en
nombre del distrito. La Dra. Charlotte Davis, miembro del consejo de
la ASF, aceptó el cheque de 20 mil
dólares en nombre la fundación.
Blake Revels (AMCH), Blanson
y Jason Randolph (AMCH) figuran (izq.-der.) en la fotografía.
Noticias de Aldine
Invierno 2010
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Requisitos para
el ascenso
de grado y la
graduación
El Distrito Escolar de Aldine
quiere asegurar que los padres y
apoderados (tutores) se mantengan al corriente de los requisitos
para que sus hijos se gradúen y
puedan participar (caminar para
recibir su bachillerato/diploma)
con su promoción (clase) en sus
respectivas ceremonias de graduación. Además, los padres también necesitan tener al corriente
los requisitos para aprobar el grado y ascender al próximo curso.
Teniendo esto presente, Noticias
de Aldine publicará los requisitos
en cada edición.
Nivel Secundaria
Para graduarse (recibir su bachillerato o diploma) y poder
participar en las ceremonias de
graduación, los alumnos tienen
que cumplir con los siguientes requisitos estatales y del AlSD:
• Cumplir todos los deberes para
las asignaturas (materias) necesarios para la graduación.
• Obtener o lograr el número de
créditos académicos necesarios.
• Aprobar todas las secciones de
la prueba nivel de egreso TAKS
(Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills; es la prueba de
Texas sobre los conocimientos
y aptitudes).
La prueba de egreso de TAKS incluye cuatro materias: el lenguaje
inglés (lingüística), matemática,
ciencia y estudios sociales. Los
alumnos se presentan al examen
de egreso TAKS en la primavera de
su penúltimo año de secundaria
(11o grado). Los alumnos tendrán
varias oportunidades para aprobar todas las materias de la prueba. Al aprobar todas las secciones
de la prueba, los alumnos habrán
satisfecho el requisito de aprobar
todas las secciones de TAKS para
poder graduarse y participar en la
ceremonia de graduación con su
promoción. Una lista completa de
los requisitos para la graduación
se puede encontrar en el “Guía de
planificación para la secundaria”
o en la oficina de orientación en
la escuela secundaria.
Nivel Primaria (Kínder a 4to
Grado)
Los alumnos tienen que lograr un
promedio de 70 o mejor en cada
sección de lectura y matemática
para poder ascender al próximo
grado en la primaria.
Además, los alumnos de tercer
grado tienen que aprobar la sección de la lectura del examen
TAKS para poder aprobar el curso y ser elegible para ascender al
próximo grado.
Educación Intermedia y Media (5to a 8vo Grado)
Los alumnos tienen que lograr un
promedio de 70 o mejor en las
materias del lenguaje inglés (lingüística), la lectura, matemática,
ciencia y los estudios sociales
para poder aprobar el curso y ascender al próximo grado.
Además, los alumnos de quinto
grado tienen que aprobar las secciones de lectura y matemática de
la prueba TAKS para ascender al
próximo grado.
Escuela y Comunidad
La primera sesión
mensual de Liderazgo Aldine inició
en septiembre.
ReadMobile entrega libros gratuitos a Hinojosa Bamberg elegida
La Librería Móvil Entregamos Libros (We Give Books ReadMobile) visitó a los
alumnos del Colegio de Párvulos Hinojosa en noviembre.
Representantes de la campaña
fomentaron la lectura en los
alumnos e incluso pasaron tiempo leyéndoles el libro titulado
“Courduroy” por Don Freeman.
Los alumnos repitieron palabras
claves al seguir las aventuras de
Courduroy, el osito de peluche
que habla.
Hinojosa es una de muchas escuelas en Texas que We Give Books
ReadMobile visitó en noviembre.
El plan fue entregar más de 30 mil
libros de texto gratuitos en 30 días
a niños y escuelas.
La campaña estatal “We Give
Books/Entregamos Libros Gratuitos” es un esfuerzo organizado
por la Fundación Pearson junto
con Penguin, para equipar a las familias texanas y bibliotecas escolares con libros de copia impresa
y libros en línea (Internet) para
niños quienes quizás no tienen
una biblioteca en casa o acceso
a libros. El grupo ha donado más
de 81 mil libros alrededor del
mundo. We Give Books permite a
cualquiera con acceso al Internet
a poner libros en manos de los
niños leyendo un libro infantil
en línea. Por cada libro leído en
línea, We Give Books dona un libro a un grupo de alfabetización
infantil en los EE.UU. o alrededor
del mundo.
“La lectura es muy importante en
el desarrollo personal,” dijo Mark
Nieker, director ejecutivo de la Fundación Pearson. “El llevar a los niños
a la biblioteca, comprándoles libros
o proporcionarles libros para crear
una biblioteca en casa les demuestra
Durante el semestre otoñal, la
Superintendente Dra. Wanda
Bamberg fue elegida a servir
de miembro de la mesa redonda de la Cumbre realizada
por el noticiero de la NBC, la
cual fue celebrada en el Centro Rockefeller en Nueva York.
Un grupo de alumnos , la Subdirectora Kelly Domino (centro,
última fila), la docente Rosalinda Pérez (izq.) y Melissa Garza
(der.), ayudante de docente, figuran en la fotografía.
que la lectura es vital. Estudios demuestran que la cantidad de libros
que poseen en el hogar está relacionado con el éxito de los niños.”
Los alumnos y docentes de Hinojosa también recibieron diversos
artículos promocionales como
marcos magnéticos, un afiche
para actividades y banderines promocionales. Pero el mejor regalo
para la escuela y sus alumnos fue
los 500 libros que donó We Give
Books a la biblioteca escolar.
“Cuando oí que We Give Books
ReadMobile venía a Hinojosa, ¡me
entusiasmé!”, exclamó la Directora Sandra Arredondo. “Durante
los últimos cinco años, les hemos
proporcionado libros a los alumnos para su biblioteca en casa.
Cada año, con la ayuda de nuestra Asociación de Padres de Familia y Profesores, la alianza con
negocios y recursos escolares, les
hemos proporcionado por lo me-
nos 10 libros al año”.
“Los libros que donó We Give
Books ReadMobile será una
adición bienvenida a la biblioteca
escolar y las bibliotecas en casa”.
We Give Books aspira ayudar a
niños pequeños junto con sus
familias a comprender el poder
de la lectura y el regalo de poner
libros en manos de los niños.
Niños y familias también pueden
conseguir acceso a una colección
de libros infantiles digitales para
descargar gratis en línea en el sitio Web, www.wegivebooks.com.
Para más información sobre la
Fundación Pearson y su compromiso con la educación, visite
www.pearsonfoundation.org. Lectores también pueden averiguar
más sobre Penguin, una de las
más grandes editoriales en el mercado de libros, visitando http://
us.penguingroup.com/static/pages/aboutus/index.html.
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en ponerle fin al sistema de segregación racial en las fuerzas armadas y de la sociedad americana.
Después de la presentación de
Gropman, Danielle Burns, la sobrinanieta del Davis, habló en
nombre de la familia. Agradeció
al consejo escolar por el “honor
de ponerle el nombre de su tío
abuelo a dos escuelas”.
Presentó a miembros de su familia
y dijo que su tío abuelo y su familia siempre han reconocido la importancia de la educación. Aunque
su tío abuelo pasó apuros, ella dijo
que él nunca flaqueó. Compartió
con todos presentes el siguiente
extracto de la anotación escrita a
Davis en su anuario por un compañero de clase cuando se graduó
de la Academia Militar West Point.
Le escribió: “El valor, la tenacidad
y la inteligencia con cual conquistaste un problema incomparable
más difícil te ganó la sincera admiración de tus compañeros de clase
e incluso tu firme determinación
en tu carrera preferida no pueden
dejar de inspirar respeto dondequiera que el destino te lleve.”
a participar en
Cumbre Educativa Nacional
También agradeció a los Aviadores
Tuskegee por hacer el viaje a Aldine. “Estamos enorgullecidos y
nos han dado una lección de humildad con tantos de los hombres
quienes sirvieron y entrenaron
con mi tío Ben. Al ver a estos orgullosos Aviadores Tuskegee esta
noche, les damos las gracias por
sus servicio a este país y sabemos
que estas escuelas, aunque llevarán el nombre del General Davis, también son testimonio de su
valor. Su perseverancia, arduo trabajo y honor siguen fomentando
programas en nuestro gran país
y por eso, también les rendimos
honor”.
La diputada Sheila Jackson-Lee
estuvo presente en nombre del
Congreso de EE.UU. Agradeció a
Davis y a los Aviadores Tuskegee
por su servicio al país y por ayudar eliminar las barreras raciales.
Jackson-Lee también informó que
su suegro también fue un Aviador
Tuskegee, algo que enorgullece
a ella y a su familia. La diputada
luego presentó un Acuerdo de la
Cámara de Representantes (el Senado) en nombre de los Aviadores
Tuskegee al Distrito Escolar de
Aldine.
Después Wilson agradeció a la colaboración de varios negocios que
ayudaron patrocinar el viaje de los
Aviadores Tuskegee. La aerolínea
Continental donó 50 billetes de
ida y vuelta para que pudieran
viajar los Aviadores. El Sistema de
Aeropuertos de Houston ayudó
al AISD a organizar este evento y
coordinar la llegada de los Aviadores y los integrantes de la familia
Davis además de su visita al Festival Aéreo “Alas Sobre Houston”.
InvesTex Credit Union ayudó subscribir los gastos asociados con los
Aviadores y sus invitados, y H-E-B
proporcionó los bocaditos y refrescos para la recepción, la cual
se celebró después de la reunión
del consejo escolar. También
agradeció a los socios de negocio
Clarence Callis y su hijo Clarence
Jr. quienes coordinaron la visita y
proporcionaron la seguridad.
Durante su visita, los Aviadores y
su familia visitaron el sitio donde
se está construyendo las escuelas
que llevarán el nombre del General Davis.
Bamberg tomó parte en la discusión
titulada “Eliminar la brecha educativa: ¿Es la educación el tema principal de hoy en día en derechos civiles?” Roland Fryer, un catedrático
de la Universidad Harvard y director
de EdLabs; Benjamin Todd Jealous,
presidente de la Asociación Nacional
Para el Avance de la Gente de Color;
Michael Lomax, presidente del Fondo Universitario de Afroamericanos
Unidos; Janet Murguía, presidenta
del Consejo Nacional de La Raza; y
Michael Nutter, alcalde de Filadelfia,
también tomaron parte.
La Cumbre Educativa Nacional del
noticiero de la NBC fue la atracción
principal de la campaña “Nación Educativa”. Se reunieron diseñadores
de política, oficiales elegidos, líderes
de pensamiento, educadores, personas de negocios y ciudadanos interesados e involucrados en la educación
para discutir los retos, soluciones
potenciales e innovaciones en el
área de educación.
Preguntas y Respuestas
Esperamos que les guste esta edición de Noticias de Aldine. Si tiene
preguntas o comentarios sobre
la información aquí, nuestras
escuelas u operaciones, llame al
(713)756-7855 o visite www.aldine.k12.tx.us/feedback/.
El Distrito Escolar de Aldine ofrece programas vocacionales
y técnicos en educación agrícola, estudios de comercio,
orientación profesional y vocacional, estudios de hogar y
gestión (consumo), estudios de la tecnología en la salud,
formación para hotelería y servicios, educación en mercadeo,
educación técnica, formación de oficio, y preparación para
tecnología industrial. La admisión a estos programas se basa
en la habilidad, interés, nivel de grado y tamaño de la clase.
Según la política del Distrito Escolar de Aldine, se prohíbe
discriminar en base de raza, color, religión, origen nacional,
sexo o discapacidad en sus programas vocacionales, servicios o actividades tal como exige el Título VI de la Ley de
Derechos Civiles de 1964, según la enmienda; el Título IX
de las Enmiendas Educacionales de 1972; y el Artículo 504
de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, según la enmienda.
El Distrito Escolar de Aldine observa todos los principios de
igualdad en el empleo tal como exige el Título VI de la Ley de
Derechos Civiles de 1964, según la enmienda; el Título IX de
las Enmiendas de Educación de 1972, según la enmienda; la
Ley Contra Discriminación Por Razón de Edad de 1975, según
la enmienda; y el Artículo 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de
1973, según la enmienda. El Distrito Escolar de Aldine tomará
las medidas necesarias para asegurar que la falta de destrezas
en el idioma inglés no sea una barrera para la admisión y
participación en todos los programas educacionales y vocacionales. Para más información sobre sus derechos o el sistema
de trámite de quejas, póngase en contacto con el Coordinador
de Título IX, el Dr. Archie Blanson, vicesuperintendente del
AISD, 14910 Aldine Westfield Road, o llámele por teléfono
al (281)985-6318 o comuníquese con la Coordinadora del
Artículo 504, la Dra. Charlotte J. Davis, directora de orientación, asistencia psicopedagógica y de alumnos en riesgo de la
deserción escolar del AISD, 14909 Aldine Westfield Road, o
llámele por teléfono al (281)985-6472.
El AISD no discrimina contra personas en base de raza,
religión, origen nacional, edad, sexo, discapacidad, y estado
económico o falta de destrezas en el idioma inglés en el
empleo, promoción o programas educacionales. Cualquier
queja o agravio que no se puede resolver al nivel escolar
por el director/a, puede ser sometida por escrito al Dr. Archie
Blanson, vicesuperintendente del AISD, 14910 Aldine Westfield
Road, Houston, TX 77032.
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Equipos de campo a traviesa de MacArthur se destacan Linares de MacArthur
El equipo de campo a traviesa masculino de MacArthur ganó el título del Distrito 18- recibe beca universitaria
5A mientras que el equipo femenino terminó en segundo lugar en la liga.
Ambos equipos avanzaron al Encuentro
de la Región 3, pero no al encuentro
estatal.
En otros deportes de la temporada otoñal, el equipo femenino de volíbol de
Eisenhower terminó en segundo lugar
en el Distrito 18-5A con un récord de
10-3 (24-13 récord de temporada) y
avanzó al primer partido de los playoffs
de la Categoría 5A. MacArthur también
logró llegar a los playoffs terminando
en cuarto lugar con un récord de 7-5
(11-20 récord de temporada).
En fútbol americano, Eisenhower terminó en segundo lugar en el Distrito
18-5A con un récord de 5-1 y avanzó a
la primera vuelta de los playoffs de la
Categoría 5A. Eisenhower terminó 6-5
en la temporada.
Los equipos de campo a traviesa de la Escuela Secundaria MacArthur figuran en la fotografía. El equipo masculino terminó en
primer lugar en el encuentro del Distrito 18-5A mientras que el
equipo femenino terminó en segundo lugar.
Escuela Secundaria Aldine, Nailor obtiene beca
El jugador de fútbol americano Galen Nailor (con playera rayada) estuvo presente
con integrantes de su familia y miembros de la organización de los Houston Texans
cuando lo nombraron el ganador de la Beca Para Campeones de Reliant Energy.
Nailor recibirá una beca de cinco
mil dólares. Galen fue uno de
ocho alumnos atletas de escuelas
secundarias en el área de Houston
quienes fueron nombrados ganadores de la beca. Galen y los otros
siete destinatarios fueron honorados con la presentación de cheques
antes del juego de los Texans el 28
de noviembre contra los Titanes de
Tennessee en el Estadio Reliant. Rashad Butler, el linero ofensivo de los
Houston Texans; JoEtta Coleman,
la madrina de Galen; su padre Joe
Nailor, su madre Gail Edmond Nailor
y J.J. Moses, embajador de los Houston Texans figuran en la fotografía. Se
les concedió las becas a Galen y a los
Linares, quien juega en la posición
del campocorto para MacArthur, fue
Nueva Jugadora del Año en 2008 del
Distrito 19-5A, jugadora por dos años
consecutivos del primer equipo del
All-District y fue nombrada al Equipo
de Sófbol de Houston después de la
temporada de 2010. Figurando en
la fotografía, primer fila (izq.-der.):
el entrenador de sófbol James Grotenhuis y su padre Rolando Linares.
Última fila (izq.-der.): entrenador
auxiliar Bubba Delk, la Directora
Nancy Blackwell; Bernie Mulvaney,
coordinador deportivo de la escuela,
y la consejera escolar Denise Keeton.
Escuela Media Lewis, ceremonia de dedicación
otros destinatarios a base de su logro
académico, su involucración comunitaria y su habilidad atlética. Galen
tiene la más alta calificación de su
promoción de más de 660 alumnos,
sirve a su comunidad de voluntario y
fue capitán y un ala defensiva titular
para los Potros de Aldine.
NIAAA rinde honor a Mader por su servicio
Sandra Mader, directora de los servicios deportivos del AISD, fue una de nueve personas quienes recibieron el Galardón “Servicio Distinguido” de 2010 de la Asociación
Nacional Interescolástica de Administradores Deportivos (conocida por las siglas en
inglés NIAAA) por sus aportaciones a los deportes interescolásticos.
Mader y los otros destinatarios fueron honrados el 9 de diciembre en Orlando, Florida, durante un banquete
celebrado durante la Conferencia
Nacional de Directores Deportivos
conjuntamente con la Federación
Nacional de Asociaciones Estatales
de Escuelas Secundarias y la NIAAA.
El galardón es presentado a miembros de NIAAA en reconocimiento de
sus años de servicio, logros y aportaciones especiales a los deportes interescolásticos a nivel local, estatal y
nacional. Nominaciones son presentadas por las asociaciones estatales
de directores deportivos e incluso
evaluados por el Comité de Galardones y seleccionados por la Junta
Directiva de la NIAAA.
Una egresada de la Universidad Estatal Sam Houston, Mader emprendió
su carrera en 1987 en la Escuela
Secundaria North Shore donde fue
la entrenadora de sófbol varsity y
entrenadora auxiliar de baloncesto.
La jugadora de sófbol Linda Linares de la Escuela Secundaria MacArthur (sentada), fichó jugar para la Universidad Estatal Stephen F. Austin el 10 de noviembre.
Linares es alumna de último año de MacArthur.
Después sirvió de directora auxiliar
de deportes y entrenadora de sófbol
en la Escuela Secundaria Alvin. Luego asumió las responsabilidades de
directora escolar y directora de deportes de la escuela de noveno grado
en el Distrito Escolar de Galveston.
Mader sirvió en la Junta Directiva
de la NIAAA en el período de 2003
a 2005, y también fue miembro del
Comité de planificación Estratégica
de la NIAAA. Al nivel estatal, uno de
los logros más importantes de Mader
fue su trabajo en la Liga Interescolástica Universitaria en agregar el lanzamiento rápido de sófbol como un
deporte en las escuelas secundarias.
Ayudó al Consejo de la Asociación de
Entrenadores de Equipos Femeninos
de Escuelas Secundarias de Texas
(THSGCA) a incluir entrenadores
de sófbol como miembros y también
ayudó introducir el sófbol al juego
Todas Estrellas. También sirvió de
secretaria de la Junta Directiva de
Asociación de Directores Deportivos
de Escuelas Secundarias de Texas
(THSADA) y sirvió en varios comités.
Mader ha sido iniciada en la Sala de
Fama de la Asociación de Deportes
Especializados de EE.UU. y la Sala de
Fama de Deportes Especializados de
Texas además de la Sala de Honor de
THSGCA. También ha sido iniciada
en la sala de fama de su escuela secundaria — la Escuela Secundaria Triton Regional en Runnemeda, Nueva
Jersey.
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en sus comentarios quienes acudieron
la ceremonia de dedicación. “Agradecemos que nuestros caminos hayan cruzado”, dijo ella.
La señora Lewis también agradeció al
AISD por rendirles este gran honor.
“Al Consejo Escolar de Aldine y a
todos ustedes les agradecemos por
este maravilloso tributo”, ella dijo.
“A nuestros familiares, amistades,
ex colegas, personal de la Escuela
Media Lewis, alumnos y padres, gracias a todos por compartir sus vidas
con nosotros. Cada uno de nosotros
desempeña un papel vital en la vida
de un niño. Debemos seguir siendo
docentes de corazón”.
El señor Lewis también reconoció
a varios individuos, compartió historias divertidas durante sus años
en el distrito escolar y agradeció al
liderazgo del AISD por ser la fuerza
impulsora que ha dirigido al distrito
escolar durante los últimos 40 años.
“Fuimos dirigidos por las creencias comunes que han estado presentes en el
AISD desde el comienzo”, él dijo. “Esas
creencias comunes fueron establecidas
por la comunidad, la cual es representada por el consejo escolar. Los nombres, las caras y sexo de los miembros
del consejo escolar han cambiado
durante los últimos 40 años, pero
no las creencias comunes. Hablando
claramente esas creencias son: ocupar los mejores docentes y seguir formándolos, educar a nuestros niños y
prepararlos para tener éxito e incluso
gastar el dinero de los contribuyentes
prudentemente”.
También retó a Cassandra Cosby, la
directora de la escuela, y a su personal de encargarse de desarrollar
plenamente la potencial de los alumnos.
“A la señora Cosby y su personal, adhiéranse a la visión del AISD y formen
a los mejores alumnos del país. Esto
abrirá las puertas de la oportunidad
para estos jóvenes y enriquecerá sus
vidas. A nuestro consejo escolar y
plantilla administrativa, gracias por
permitirnos servir en Aldine. Nunca
deja de asombrarme de ver todo
lo que hacen para los alumnos del
distrito escolar. Gracias por su dedicación y por su corazón de servidor.
Gracias por este honor”.
La ceremonia de dedicación inició
con José Almendarez, subdirector de
la escuela, quien dio la bienvenida y
seguido por Ben Wilson, superintendente auxiliar de relaciones comunitarias y gubernamentales, quien sirvió
de presentador. La presentación de
colores fue seguido por el juramento
de lealtad a los EE.UU. y su bandera
dirigidos por los alumnos Gregory
Goods, Jordyn Quirit y Annele Swanson. El Pastor Erroll Jerome Sweat, un
bachiller de la Escuela Secundaria Aldine, dio la invocación, mientras que
Cosby dio el discurso de dedicación.
El coro cantó dos canciones. Y el Dr.
Alton Smith, miembro del Consejo Escolar de Aldine dio una presentación
sobre el nombramiento de la escuela.
La alumna Kathryn Neuman, Karen
Barnes, miembro del personal escolar; y la madre Rachel Goods
aceptaron la escuela en nombre de
todos quienes asistirán y trabajarán
en la escuela. La pareja Lewis agradeció a todos y el subdirector Torrance Brooks dio una presentación
especial. La inauguración del retrato
de los Lewises fue realizado por el
alumno Deon Sinquefield, la docente Rhonda Guitroz y Michael Gallien
(Gallien recientemente se jubiló en
diciembre de 2010.), director de la
Escuela Media Teague.
La ceremonia concluyó con comentarios de la Dra. Wanda Bamberg, superintendente de escuelas.