Bullfrog Bytes - Lake Worth ISD

Bullfrog Bytes
(small bits of information, in an electronic format, about what’s been happening in Lake Worth ISD)
Volume 1, Issue 2
September/October 2013
LAKE WORTH HIGH SCHOOL
Emergency Services Day
(by Carla Doss) On October 29, 2013, LWHS hosted its first Emergency Services Day. Many
emergency services organizations (police, firefighters, National Guard etc) attended the event
and talked to the students about their jobs and how to get into these jobs. The event was
attended by LWHS students and the eighth graders from Collins Middle School.
Joby Berkly, law enforcement teacher, organized the event and Mrs. Welborn’s culinary arts
students catered the event. Great job to everyone involved.
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Bullfrog Football Having Good Season
The Bullfrog Varsity Football
team is currently 5-3 and have
secured a playoff spot. The
team has had several great
games. Good luck in the 2013
playoffs!
Volleyball Secures Playoff Spot
The LWHS Lady Frog Volleyball team has secured a place in the
playoffs. The time and place will be determined soon.
Congratulations on a job well done.
Bullfrog Cross Country Returns
(by Carla Doss) After a two year absence, Cross Country has returned to LWHS. The Cross Country team
traveled to many events during the months of September and October. On October, 23, 2013 the LWHS
Cross Country Team traveled to Arlington to compete in the
District 6-3A Cross Country Meet. On the
varsity side, Janette Garcia placed 18th with a
time of 14:23 in the two mile and Johanthan
Moreno placed 25t with a time of 19:49 in the
three mile. Bailey Robertson won the JV boys
race with a time of 18:56 in the three mile.
Congratulations to these runners and the
entire Cross Country Team!
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Bullfrog Marching Band
(by Carla Doss) The LWHS Bullfrog Marching Band began
its season in early August. Since then, the band has
attended all the football games and several contests. At
the US Bands-Burleson contest, the band placed 2nd in
Group 3A and received awards for Best Color Guard and
Best Overall Effect. At their UIL Marching contest, the
band received an Excellent rating. Congratulations on a
job well done!
LWHS Choirs Performs Fall Show
On October 21, 2013, the LWHS Choir performed its fall show titled “That 70’s Show,” which
included hit songs from the 19070s. Some of the song selections included Come Sail Away,
Seven Bridges Road, and We Shall Overcome/Lean on Me. This was the first performance of
many for the choirs. They did an amazing job!
Sustained Village Creation Project
(by Carla Doss) Mrs. Wyman’s Engineering Mathematics class was assigned a sustained
village project. They were to break up into two teams, Florida and Colorado and then
divide further into water, cooking, housing, and power. Each
group could only use natural resources to build what they
needed. The water group needed to filter 10,000 liters a
day. The cooking needed to create an oven that could work for 8 hours straight, boil water,
and bake bread. The housing had to be 200 square feet and keep out dust and animals. The
power needed to produce at least 100 watts a day. The projects they created were awesome.
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First Day of School
LUCYLE COLLINS MIDDLE SCHOOL
(by Cara O’Dell) Students were greeted in “Rockstar” fashion on the first day of school. Teachers
put on their best “rock star” attire and performed like pros. Teachers wore their favorite “band”
shirts. Mrs. Harmon and Ms. O’Dell did their best lip synching performance to “We Will Rock
You.” Mrs. Mostyn led teachers in an 8 count dance performance to “I Love Rock and Roll.” Mr.
Deaver played “The Star Spangled Banner” on his guitar. All CMS Teachers joined in for a
moving group performance to the song “Hall of Fame.” Collins Middle School is a rocking
awesome school with students who “Rock.” The theme “You Rock” will carry throughout the
year as we recognize students and teachers who ROCK!
CMS Cheerleading
(by Cara O’Dell) The CMS cheerleaders volunteered to
the Harrison and Emily Kirk Foundation with their
Annual Back Pack Drive and Giveaway. The
cheerleaders helped pack over 30 backpacks for
students in need at a local Elementary. With their help
the foundation was able to finish in record time.
Jahnia Johnson and Allyson Hall volunteered their time
to help out.
On September 28th, the CMS cheerleaders got to go to
an SMU game and even got to perform! Ms. Kirk and
the CMS Cheerleaders had a blast performing among
other Cheer teams from around the metroplex.
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Agriculture
(by Cara O’Dell) In Mrs. Sadler’s Ag class, students learned about soil and how
to properly plant plants, pull weeds, and work together as a team to get the
flowerbeds in front of Collins Middle School looking BEAUTIFUL!
Art
(by Cara O’Dell) Ms. O’Dell’s art class recently created a color wheel
“eye.” Students had fun learning about the primary colors, secondary
colors, and various color schemes. Students used their expert drawing
skills to draw a realistic eye in which the pupil was painted into a color
wheel. Students painted the artwork with watercolors. In the end,
students were amazed at how awesome their artwork turned out.
Great Job Kids!! You Rock!!
Business Information Management
Mrs. Mostyn’s BIM students used FreeRice.com to
build on their vocabulary.
Theatre
(by Christina Lee) The middle school
theatre students wrote plays. Then,
using puppets and stands they
made the students presented their
plays to prekindergarten and
kindergarten classes at Miller
elementary School.
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Red Ribbon Week
(by Cara O’Dell) Red Ribbon Week is
a nationally observed alcohol,
tobacco, and drug prevention awareness campaign observed
every year in October. Students as well as teachers enjoy observing
this campaign. Through the week students and teachers observed
various “dress up” themes targeted toward being anti-drug. The
week culminated with Friday’s theme PinkOut! in which
participants wore pink attire and accessories to honor breast cancer
awareness.
AB Honor Roll Breakfast
(by Cara O’Dell) CMS held an AB Honor Roll
breakfast on October 11th for all Students and
their parents to celebrate the successful first
six weeks achievement for 163 Students.
Parents proudly escorted their AB Honor Roll
child to breakfast and were greeted by CMS
teachers serving breakfast, coffee and drinks.
The turnout was remarkable as a line stretched out the library past the office and out the front door. Students and
Parents were excited at the remarkable achievement of so many students! Students are competing for a “Six Flags” trip
at the end of the year. Students must be on the AB Honor Roll from the first six weeks all the way through the end of the
year. Upon successful completion of the great AB Honor Roll achievement, students will earn a trip to Six Flags. Keep up
the good work CMS Students! YOU ROCK!!!
Science
th
(by Cara O’Dell) In Coach Palmer’s 7 grade Science class, students learned about energy
transfer through living systems. The students were given an ecosystem story loosely
based upon the Three Little Pigs, Red Riding Hood, and
Billy Goat Gruff. They were required to connect the food
chains into a food web using their desks as the drawing
boards. Students had a blast working on the food chain
lab and especially loved drawing all over their desks.
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N.A. HOWRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
Howry Students Hard at Work
(by Heather Smith) Fifth grade science at Howry Intermediate
is off to a fantastic start. Students are learning new things
everyday. The students favorite days are of course lab days.
Mrs. Smith's class completed a lab to determine which surface would produce the most friction when a ball was rolled
across it. Students enjoyed rolling the balls down the school hallways, across rugs, but especially outside. There will be
many more investigations to come. Students will soon be receiving information about
the science fair!
(by Stephanie Crabtree) Mrs. Crabtree and her students are working very hard in math
reviewing the differences between rotation, translation, and reflection.
(by Marc Culver) Mr. Culver holds an auction in his class at the end of each Six Weeks.
His students get to spend their classroom cash they have earned during class, on prizes
like t-shirts, games and treats. It’s a great way to see how math is applied in real life.
See You at The Pole
(by Mr. Munoz’ ELA students) There was a chill in the air at sunrise on September
25th at Howry Intermediate School. As many students and staff gathered
around the flag pole, sixth graders Geoffrey
Wallis, Kyla Spann, and Jamie Garcia
recited verses from the bible. Geoffrey
prayed about our nation and schools.
Jamie prayed about more religious mentors
to come into the school. Next, Kyla
requested that everyday be a spiritual day.
The six minute ceremony concluded with a
blessing to everyone for participating.
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Red Ribbon Week
(by Stephanie McPeak) Red Ribbon Week is a celebration to live a drug freelife. The students signed a banner in the cafeteria as a vow to stay away
from drugs, and they wore ribbons, bracelets and other accessories all
week. Students participated in themed dressup days in observation of their commitment,
such as wearing slippers to “Give Drugs the
Slip”, wearing sports team clothing to “Team
Up Against drugs!” and wearing crazy hair and socks to signify “Don’t be Crazy and do
drugs!” They also attended a drug and alcohol awareness program presented by Navy
personnel.
Student Council
(by Dayna Wagner) Student Council elections took place in September, resulting in 82 members, so we added some new
officer positions. The officers for 2013-2014 are: Co- Presidents- Bianca Perez & Breanne McNeil
Vice President- Tatianna Smith
Deputy Vice-President- Isabella Herrera
Secretary- Addison Stoudt
Deputy Secretary- Amy Hernandez
Treasurer- Gracie Molina
Deputy Treasurer- Jasaiya Butler
6th Grade Lead- Khristian Versey
5th Grade Lead- Seth Amaya
These students are already making a difference on campus participating in Red
Ribbon Week activities and getting ready for our first dance. They are also collecting
Box Tops to help raise money for our school.
Jump Rope Team
(by Stephanie McPeak) This year Howry Intermediate School has formed a Jump Rope Team,
led by the principal, Mrs. Karen Miller and Coach Greg Wilkins. The team consists of
approximately 45 fifth and sixth grade students. Team captains are Giovanni Calvillo,
Maria Gonzales, Bianca Perez, Imani Jenkins,
Juan Mora, Aaliyah Escobedo, Sarah Carter,
Dasia Sherman and Jasaiya Butler. Try-outs
took place during P.E. class, and the team
practices every Friday after school. The
team marched in the Homecoming Parade
and intends to perform at various events
throughout the year.
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No Place for Hate
(by Gabrielle Rendon) No Place for
Hate, created in 1913, is an antidefamation organization that
fights anti-Semitism and all forms
of bigotry. The program
encourages diversity, respect, and
equality.
NA Howry became a No Place for Hate school by creating a team to oversee activities and projects, which included
signing a school-wide pledge to treat everyone fairly, creating a safe school environment, and holding students
accountable to report any bullying activities. Paul Kessler, a Holocaust survivor, came to speak with the students and
told them his story of courage and determination when he and his mother hid from the Nazi regime for several years.
The students also had an opportunity to individually and creatively display a No Place for Hate goal for the year such as,
“to be kind to everyone”, “be respectful to others”, “report bullying”, and “stand up for one another” etc.
This month, Howry was awarded a No Place for Hate Banner, which will be on display in our school.
Halloween Dance
(by Stephanie McPeak) Our Halloween dance was a huge success.
We had a record number of students, 324, attend this first dance of
2013-2014. Students enjoyed the DJ and showed off their dance
moves. We look forward to seeing everyone at the next dance on
December 13th.
Below are the costume winners for the night:
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EFFIE MORRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Shriners Circus
(by Amy Burns) Mrs. Hong’s and Mrs. Earwood’s pre-kindergarten classes
went to the Shriners circus at Will Rogers Memorial Center on October 5th.
The day started with excitement for many of the students because riding on
a bus was a new experience for them. Once there they saw many different
acts which included elephants, horses, clowns and the trapeze. The students
were also given a chance to purchase snacks or souvenirs. Thanks again to
the Shriners for their generosity and hospitality.
Red Ribbon Week
(by Amy Burns) The Laugh Makers clown group kicked off Red Ribbon Week on Friday October
18th. They encouraged the students to never try drugs, to always do their best in everything
they do and they also gave advice on safe trick or treating. The Laugh Makers group is made up
of 3 clowns, all which work together to create hilarious acts for the students. Students and
faculty were also able to participate during the show.
As a campus we are determined to be drug free!
October 21st-October 25th Red Ribbon Week was observed at Effie Morris Elementary.
During this week every day had a specific dress theme:
Monday -Don’t sweat about drugs
(wear sweat pants)
Tuesday - Shine Bright no Drugs in Sight
(wear neon)
Wednesday - Give Drugs the boot
(wear western attire)
Thursday - Team up against drugs
(wear team jerseys)
Friday- Show your character, say no to drugs
(dress up like a character from a book)
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Book Character Parade
(by Luke Schmidt) At Effie Morris Elementary the Friday dress up theme
day for Red Ribbon Week is Book Character Day. The event originated
as an alternative to students wearing more traditional, “scary” types of
costumes to school on Halloween. Campus leadership and staff believe
that the book characters offer students an opportunity to wear a
costume, while guiding the choices toward a more instructionally
based focus. In recent years, Book Character Day has been incorporated into Red
Ribbon Week activities with an emphasis on having personal character and staying
away from drugs.
Students select a favorite character from a published book and create a costume to emulate
that character. As the book is an important part of the process, on Book Character Day
students must bring the book in which their character appears. At the end of the day, prior to
dismissal, students and staff who are dressed in character form a parade that passes through
the main hallway. Parade participants carry their books as they pass by the spectators – those
who are not dressed as a book character.
Pumpkin Biographies
(by Sarah Craig) Fourth graders at EMES participate in a fall pumpkin
decorating project. This year's theme was biographies. Students chose a
well-known figure (living or dead), and read a biography of that person.
Then, to introduce the person to classmates, the students completed a
biographical summery project that included a pumpkin decorated to resemble the figure.
Grandparents’ Day
th
(by Amy Burns) Effie Morris Elementary celebrated Grandparents day on Friday, September 16 .
Grandparents for students in grades pre-kindergarten through fourth grade
were encouraged to accompany their grandchild during their scheduled lunch
time. After lunch they made their way to the library were story time convened.
Students were able to pick out their favorite book and a comfortable spot in the
library to read with their grandparents. The turnout was great and everyone had a wonderful time.
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MARINE CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Hoppy to Be Drug Free
(by Jacinda Wright) The week of October 21-25 marked Red
Ribbon Week at Marine Creek Elementary School. Red
Ribbon Week is a drug awareness and prevention
campaign celebrated in schools across the country. The campaign also commemorates
the death of DEA agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena. Red Ribbon Week began across the
country in 1988 and includes fun activities, lessons, and a personal pledge to remain
drug free.
At Marine Creek, our Red Ribbon celebrations started on Friday, October 18th. All of our
students wore red and we were entertained by clowns at our Red Ribbon assembly. On Monday, the halls were filled
with the craziest socks you’ve ever seen as we “Socked it to Drugs.” Because our futures are
so bright, we needed our shades on Tuesday. On Wednesday we followed our dreams by
wearing pajamas. “Hairs to a Drug Free Life” was our theme on Thursday and on Friday we
“Teamed up Against Drugs.”
While we had lots of fun during Red Ribbon Week, we want to honor the sacrifices made by
the men and women who have and continue to risk their lives in the fight to keep our school
and our children drug free.
We Made It!
(by Jacinda Wright) Bounce houses, hula hoops, carnival games, prize drawings – sounds like
fun, right? On Thursday, October 31st, students at Marine Creek enjoyed all of this as a
reward for setting and reaching six weeks goals. Students played games, bounced, and had
a great time with their classmates as we celebrated their success. We are looking forward
to setting new goals for the second six weeks and to earning another fantastic celebration.
We would like to express appreciation to our high school volunteers who helped make
the event run smoothly. A special thank you to Clifford, the Big Red Dog, for making an
appearance.
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MARILYN JANICE MILLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Game On
(by Brandi Neal) Whistles were blown, quarters were dropped, and sounds of electronics
were heard all through the halls of Miller when school started. This year “The Game is
Learning” and it’s “GAME ON!” This year when a student gets caught doing something
good behaviorally or academically, the he or she will be recognized with a Pacman on the
wall and a chance to help paint the school mural (to be revealed at a later date).
Pete the Cat
(by Brandi Neal) Kindergarten had the difficult task of searching for Pete the
Cat. Seems that silly cat left clues all over the school and introducing all
the specialist and special rooms along the way. Kindergarten classes
chased (slowly walking down the halls) the silly cat all over the building,
but they found a surprise from him in their respective classrooms.
Students and teachers alike enjoyed the game of “cat and mouse”!
Reading Bee
(by Brandi Neal) Congratulations to all our Reading Bee participants!!! Reading Bee winners were recognized in Morning
Celebration on Tuesday morning, October 15th! Students in grade 2 read up to four passages from 3rd to 10th grade
reading levels, They were judged on accuracy, fluency, and comprehension.
Top 5 Second Grade Readers (Teacher):
Eric Calderon (Ms. Linberry)
Mustafa Daher (Mrs. Eldridge)
Denice Jimenez (Ms. Hashemi)
Lizbeth Suarez (Ms. Lineberry)
Kie Jadlowski (Ms. Mosher)
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Recognitions
During the School Board meeting on Monday, September 23, Board President Armando
Velazquez recognized Arizola’s Mexican Restaurant for their long and continuous support
of the Lake Worth ISD.
The prayer and pledges at the September Board meeting were
led by students from Effie Morris Elementary School (L).
The prayer and pledges from the October Board Meeting were
led by students from Lucyle Collins Middle School (R).
Mike Ellis, principal of Lake Worth High School recognized two students for heroic
action. Adam Rowiki (L), a junior, and Steve Coronado(R), a senior, were at band
practice on Tuesday, September 17. Just after 5:00 p.m. they noticed a grass fire
in the backyard of a home adjacent to the school. They drove to the front of the
home to notify the occupants and called the fire department before working to
keep the fire from spreading. The homeowners credit the two young men with
keeping the fire from becoming a tragic incident.
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Audrey Mann was presented at the October 21 School Board meeting as Teacher of the Month for
Effie Morris Elementary School. The presentation was made by Eric Moore, principal of the school.
Mrs. Mann teaches third grade. Her colleagues supported her nomination with comments such as,
“She is a great team member and team player.”
Sandra Pabalate was presented at the October 21 School Board meeting as
Employee of the Month for Effie Morris Elementary School. The presentation was
made by Eric Moore, principal of the school. Mrs. Pabalate is the campus secretary.
Her colleagues supported her nomination with comments such as, “She is very hard
working, she runs the place smoothly, and we would be lost without her.”
Helen Read was presented at the October 21 School Board meeting as Teacher of the Month for
Lucyle Collins Middle School. The presentation was made by Kathy Harmon, principal of the
school. Mrs. Read teaches seventh grade English. Mrs. Harmon stated her appreciation for Mrs.
Read’s hard work with the beginning of the year pep rally which prepares students for the new
year.
Kendy Gaamez was presented at the October 21 School Board meeting as Employee of
the Month for Lucyle Collins Middle School. The presentation was made by Kathy
Harmon, principal of the school. Mrs. Gamez is the campus ESL aide. Mrs. Harmon stated
her appreciation for Mrs. Gamez as she began her first year at Collins by jumping right in
and helping wherever needed.
Principals from the district’s six campuses presented
their 2013-2014 Campus Improvement Plans to the
Board at the September 23 meeting.