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SL May - Comal ISD

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CLHS JROTC Leadership Team headed to
Washington D.C. again
(l-r) Canyon Lake High Army JROTC members (l-r) Philip Carr, Cheslyn Garland, Tommie Jordan, JD Sanders,
Nick Sellers, Rosa Serrano, Cody Smith, and Marcus Bolles (not pictured), all played a role in the school’s
Leadership Team qualifying for the Army JROTC Academic Championship finals. The team is one of only 40 out
of more than 2,600 worldwide that began the question and answer contest to advance to the June finals in
Washington D.C.
If the officials in Washington D.C. ever think
about naming a second national bird, they may
want to consider the Hawk.
For the second straight year, the Canyon
Lake High Hawks’ Leadership Team qualified
for the Army JROTC Academic Championship
finals of the worldwide question and answer
contest. The finals will be held June 24-28 in
Washington D.C.
No team had a higher score in the online leadership competition than Canyon Lake High out of
the 600 schools in CLHS’ JROTC region, which
consists of programs in Texas, Arkansas, Arizona,
New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah and Wyoming.
Only 40 advanced to the championship finals.
ROTC teams from as far away as Japan, Germany
and Italy were among the more than 2,600 that
began the competition at the first level.
“Only the top one percent advance to the
finals,” said Terry Wilfong, College Options
Foundation President. “Saying they are among
the best of the best is an understatement. We
only have three teams out of 40 that are making
it back to Washington D.C. a second consecutive
time, and one of those is Canyon Lake High.”
The team has also made quite an impression on
CLHS instructor, retired Lt. Col. Michael Collyer.
“This year, we had more teams to compete
against and fewer advanced to the finals,” said
Collyer. “I’m very proud of the effort the kids
put in to get back to this level.”
During the competition, students are asked a
series of multiple-choice questions online and
have to collaborate before giving the answer
they ultimately decide on as quickly as possible.
The four main categories are: “Thinking
Maps,” a graphic organizer designed to correspond with eight different fundamental thinking
processes; “Winning Colors,” which teaches students to recognize and work with different group
dynamics; “George C. Marshall,” where students
have to answer questions about the country-first
selfless leadership style of the former Secretary
of State, Secretary of Defense and U.S. Military
Chief of Staff during World War II; and the
JROTC leadership curriculum.
The College Options Foundation will pay all
the team’s expenses.
At last year finals competition, the CLHS
team failed to make it past the opening round by
the narrowest of margins.
“We missed getting to the second round at
last year’s finals by one question,” said team
member Tommie Jordan. “We learned from that
experience. We have a great group of leaders on
this team and I think we’ll really go far.”
The CLHS finals team will consist of JD
Sanders, Nick Sellers, Marcus Bolles and
Jordan. Cheslyn Garland and Rosa Serrano are
the team’s alternates.
The trip to Washington D.C. won’t only be
about questions and answers.
“These students will meet VIPs, tour the
White House and the National Mall, which
includes the Lincoln Memorial, the United States
Capitol and the Washington Monument,” Wilfong
said. “It’s a great event, and we want to reward
them in a big way for their accomplishments.”
GRADUATION 2011 SENIOR DATES TO REMEMBER
Comal Education Foundation
Jan Heckendorn Academic Recognition Banquet
Tuesday, May 17, 2011 • McKenna Events Center, 6 p.m.
GRAduAtion dAy
Canyon High S c h o o l • 9 a m
Smithson Valley Hi g h S c h o o l • 1 p m
Canyon Lake Hig h S c h o o l • 5 p m
Saturday, May 28, 2011
(Strahan Coliseum, Texas State University, San Marcos)
District announces principal changes for
next year
For Merrie Fox, next year will be a coming home of sorts. In 1987, she
graduated from Smithson Valley High School in the building that is now
Smithson Valley Middle School (SVMS). In fact, she began her career in
education in 1992 as a teacher and coach at SVMS.
And next year, she will return to SVMS as assistant principal.
“This is a great opportunity to return to my love of working with middle school students,” she said.
Fox has served as principal of Rahe Bulverde Elementary School
(RBES) for the past three years and was assistant principal for five years
prior to that.
Kim Brann
Teresa Rogers, currently a district special education instructional coordinator, will be the new principal of RBES. She was previously an assistant principal at RBES for three years. Rogers joined Comal ISD in 1995;
prior to that she worked for the Lockhart, Hays, Alief and Spring school
districts as behavior management specialist, educational diagnostician,
content mastery teacher, resource teacher and elementary school teacher.
“As a long time member of the Bulverde community, I’m looking forward to returning to Rahe Bulverde Elementary, which is a place that is
very dear to me,” Rogers said.
Dr. Judy Murray, principal of Arlon Seay Elementary School (ASE) for
the past three years, has been named principal of Kinder Ranch
Merrie Fox
Elementary School (KRES), which is scheduled to open in August.
“I’m excited about the challenge of opening a new school,” Murray
said. “It’s going to be wonderful to bring together some of the students
that currently attend Timberwood Park and Specht and create our own
unique atmosphere.”
Murray served as the assistant principal of Arlon Seay Intermediate
School from 2004-08 and was a 5th grade teacher at the school from 1998
to 2004. She was named Teacher of the Year in 2002-03 for Arlon Seay
Intermediate.
Current Hoffmann Lane assistant principal Krista Moffatt will be HLES
Krista Moffatt
principal next school year.
“I love this area and I love the people at this school,” Moffatt said.
“I’ve learned so much working with principal Janice Tubb and I hope to
continue the great tradition she started here.”
Moffatt has served as the assistant principal of HLES since 2007. She
was a 2nd grade and 3rd grade teacher and a school counselor at Comal
Elementary School from 2001-07.
Current Bill Brown Elementary assistant principal Kim Brann will be
principal of Arlon Seay Elemenary School beginning next school year.
“I’m looking forward to working with all the great students and parents
we have at this school,” Brann said. “Bill Brown Elementary is a great
Dr. Judy Murray
place to go to school, and I think we’ve created a wonderful working environment as well.”
Brann joined Comal ISD in 2006 as a math teacher and department
chair at Smithson Valley Middle School and joined the staff of Bill Brown
Elementary as assistant principal in 2008.
Other campus administrator changes, which will take effect in the
2011-12 school year include:
Kris Kagey will become assistant principal of Hoffmann Lane Elementary.
Kagey is currently an assistant principal of Canyon Lake High School.
Kevin Howell will become assistant principal of Bill Brown
Elementary School. Howell is currently an assistant principal of SVMS.
Teresa Rogers
Tracy Kottman will serve as assistant principal of Johnson Ranch
Elementary School. Kottman is currently assistant principal of Timberwood Park Elementary School.
Richard Kreiner, current assistant principal of Johnson Ranch, will be an administrator at Alamo
Colleges-Memorial Early College High School.
Louise Golden will serve as assistant principal of both Timberwood Park and Specht elementary
schools. Golden is currently assistant principal of Specht Elementary School.
Shannon Piles will become the assistant principal of Startzville Elementary School. Piles is currently a district instructional specialist. John Graham, current assistant principal of Startzville, will be
an administrator at the district’s Comal Discipline Center.
Renee Martinez will become an assistant principal at Canyon High. Martinez is currently the academic & career advisor at CHS and has served on that campus in teaching and counseling capacities
since 2005. She is replacing the retiring Mary Ann Svoboda.
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Grade Speed Parent Connection
SBMS student receives Reflections’
Award of Excellence
All you need is LOVE, a few friends, and your camera! Devlyn Taylor, a 6th grader at Spring
Branch Middle, was hanging out with friends one sunny day taking some fun “shadow” pictures to
post on Facebook. The group of girls came up with this unique and creative idea. The following
week, Devlyn was getting a lesson on picture technology techniques from her advisory teacher,
Carlos Perez, a photographer and art teacher at SBMS. Perez suggested Devlyn enter her photograph
in the PTA Reflections competition. This year’s theme was, “Together We Can…” She ended up
winning the Reflections’ Award of Excellence at the state level. Her photograph, entitled “LOVE,”
was displayed at the Legislative Budget Board Building in Austin. That advice has now inspired
Devlyn to learn more about photography and possibly pursue the art as a future career.
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MVMS bands have “superior” performance at UIL
The Mountain Valley Middle School Honors Band
and Symphonic Band received superior ratings at UIL
again this year. The contest was held at Canyon Lake
High School on March 7. The Honors Band, directed
by Joseph McKelvey, received a first division for
their concert performance. The Symphonic Band,
directed by Kara Alvarez-Calderon and Joseph
DeSantis, received a first division in sight reading.
“We had approximately 38 rehearsals to prepare
the bands for UIL,” said McKelvey. “Both bands did
extremely well and we’re very proud of the effort the
students put in while preparing for contest. The concert judges were very impressed with the honors band
performance on stage and had lots of wonderful comments on a very challenging program. The Symphonic
Band performed very well in the sight reading room
and received great comments from the judges.”
The Symphonic Band concert program included,
“Dance Celebration” by Robert W. Smith, “Nottingham
Castle” by Larry Daehn, and “Lone Eagle March” by
John Edmondson.
The Honors Band concert program included, “The
Challenger March” by Anne McGinty, “Deir’In De”
arranged by Warren Barker, and “Wildwind Overture”
by John Kinyon.
“We worked very hard, and how we did at UIL
shows what hard work can do,“ said Ian May, band
council officer.
On Saturday, May 7, both bands will be competing with other bands from around the state and country at the Lone Star Showcase of Music in Dallas.
They will be performing at the Richardson High
School auditorium. After the contest, the band kids
will enjoy eight hours of fun at Six Flags over Texas!
MVMS Honors Band
SYMPHONIC BAND
Flutes: Ciera Baker • Renee Garcia • Julissa
MVMS Symphonic Band
Juarez • Edna Nunez • Sara Olivier; Oboe: Becca Cox;
Clarinets: Ashley Albarran • Alia Allen • Daniella
Barrera • Heather DeLeon • Ama Ferrer • Kallie Garcia • Rosie Harris • Ashlie Lujan • Chelsea Meyers; Alto Saxophones; Deven Coco • • Zoe Gonzales • Garrett Meyer • Wyatt Wiggins,• Lyndsey Williams; Trumpets: Aaron
Aldape • Cullen Brown • Kyle Carson • Kayla Castro • Trevor Feibelman • Shaun Ferguson • Ethan George • Buddy Glass • Austin Ledford • Nathan May • Noah Ostrowski • Lori Rea • Briana Rivera • Brittany Trevino • Cara
Windham • Horns ; Mason Maloy • Adrianna Moya • Chance Vestal; Trombones: Sebastian Allen • Parker Brooks • Emily Brotherton • Mickey Byers • Derek Ferguson • Garhett Grundei • Chris Moffitt • Tristen Perkins • Alex
Rubalcaba • William Volz • Blake Walker; Euphoniums: Paige Rangel • Jordan Sedwick • Kendall Murray• Shelton McLaughlin • Cam Suzuki-Mattison; Tubas: Kody Carson • Troy Cook • Cody Meyers; Percussion: Ethan Grams •
Marshall Haight • Cole Harper • Tyler Herber • Trevor Hicks • Rebecca Pfeffer • Jamison Rhodes
HONORS BAND
Flutes: Megan Anderson • Alyssa Cole • Kirsten Jones • Carley Lay • Ashley Shea • Quinn Umphrey; Oboes: • Carter Handley • Maraleigh Haight; Bassoon: Jacob Gomez; Clarinets: Emily Allen • Chelsea Barton • Imani
Baskerville • Riley Cox • Derek Dallis • Dustin Gonzales • Teri Hendricks • Ashley Parker-Lopez • Kirsten Paty • Nina Richner • Austin Simpson • Katy Wier; Bass Clarinets: Tara Aseltine • Jessyca Castro; Alto Saxophones: Jason
Bolton • Caroline Jordan • Paul Klaerner • Darren Russell; Tenor Saxophone: Sam Lanford; Bari Saxophone: Jon McGuire; Trumpets: Zach Bailey • Connor Cullen • Zach Gregory • Dalton Head • Ian May • Christina Nye • Bobby
Rodriguez • Sarah Schneider • Jon Slough • Connor Tran; Horns: Cameron Berger • Riley Bigler • P.J. Glasgow • Julia Overby • Jillian Schley • Brandon Ward; Trombones: Bo Brodine • Briana Hemphill • Sydney Johnson • Lucas
Krivoy • Nash Opperman • Leland Ott • Jordan Richie • Evan Schuller; Euphoniums: Seth Kearney • Luz Sarmiento • Rod Sarmiento • Sage Shaffer; Tubas: Anthony Ingram • Henry Lewis • Zak Neal; Percussion: Jared Bruckman •
Aaron Evans • Natalie Eyester • Sean Nolan • Erin Olsen • Josh Patterson • Samantha Pippin • Mikaela Rigal • Cam Stone
GARDEN RIDGE ELEMENTARY TO HOST
Canyon Vet Clinic is May 3
Community BikE RodEo
The semi-annual Canyon Vet Clinic will be held on
Tuesday, May 3 at Tractor Supply,
840 Loop 337 in New Braunfels from 5-7 p.m.
The following services will be offered:
Rabies shots (cats/dogs) $5
DHLPPC (dogs) $15
Bordatella (kennel cough) $10
PRCC/FeLuk Combo (cats) $15
Heartworm and flea medications will also be available.
Proceeds will benefit the Canyon High cheerleading squad.
Garden Ridge Elementary will hold a Community Bicycle Rodeo on
may 21st for children k-5th grade
Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. The event will begin at 9 a.m.
Children must bring a bicycle, helmet and be accompanied by a parent.
Home-school and private school students are invited to attend.
For additional information or registration, contact
GRES PTA President Kathy Riley at [email protected]
or Garden Ridge Police Chief Donna O’Conner at [email protected]
SBMS principal gets stuck for a cause
For the past several years, Spring Branch Middle has
taken part in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s
Pennies for Patients Campaign. The program is a threeweek-long service learning program in which students
collect spare change to help those afflicted by cancer.
Last year, the Wranglers were able to raise over
$4,000 for cancer research and treatment. Melissa
Johnston, a representative from LLS, helped with a kickoff presentation for the campaign at the last pep rally of
the year. This year’s campaign included filling small
change boxes and donating them, purchasing paper pennies for a dollar to be displayed at SBMS, teachers purchasing the right to wear jeans for a week, and students
purchasing the right to wear hats for a day.
For the big finale, students purchased tickets for a
dollar to use for the “Stuck for a Buck” day in which
wonderful principal, Chris Smith, was literally duct taped
to a wall and actually DID stick. Through the fun that
students had with this, the serious side was to teach them
how important giving back to our community actually is.
The local hero this year was beloved administrative
secretary Sherri Garrison, who is currently living with
bone cancer. Due to her courage, students were able to
put a face with the disease. The wonderful Wranglers
were able to top past contributions by raising $6,131.81!
The classes that raised the top amounts will receive banners for their classrooms and other prizes, and the competition was fierce!
Winning classes were Coach Michael Broaddus’ class
with $1,385.23 and Coach Lori Leimberg with
$1,026.76! Other winning classes were Melodye Revell,
Karen Quidachay, Sally Kirk and Barbara Felux’s classes
for bringing in over $20 per student. Special Recognition
was given to Mary Connor’s EA class for all of their hard
work in helping to prepare for this event. Special thanks
goes to both the Bulverde Home Depot and Tractor
Supply stores for their generosity and community spirit
in donating duct tape to help us “Come One, Come All,
and Stick Mr. Smith to the Wall.”
Lady Ranger golfers are state bound!
Photo by Tracie Reed
Lady Ranger golfers , from left, Lauren Rios, Megan Woods, Carly Pyle, Morgan Best, Sydney
Reed, Hannah Turney, and Johany Rivera show off the district championship team trophy after winning first place at the District 27 4-A Tournament on April 5 at Vaaler Creek. SVHS also took home
several individual wins with Rivera placing first, Best placing third, Turney placing fourth, and Pyle
placing fifth.
The Lady Rangers went on to finish in 2nd place at the regional tournament at Pecan Valley to
qualify for the UIL State Tournament in Austin in mid-May. Way to go, Lady Rangers!
CHS results from Texas State Junior
Classical League competition
On March 25-26, four Canyon High School Latin students attended the Texas State Junior
Classical League Convention and Competition in Humble, TX, along with 2,000 other students
from high schools across the state. The Junior Classical League promotes interest in ancient Greek
and Roman language, mythology, history, and literature, and their influence on modern languages
and culture. TSJCL holds competitions in academics, fine arts, and athletics, first at the regional
and then at the state level every year. Competition is fierce at the state level, but CHS had two topthree finishes and four other top-10 finishes.
Congratulations to these Latin students:
William Waller – 3rd in Latin Grammar; 4th in Greek Derivatives
Austinn Pruneda –3rd in Ancient Geography; 9th in Roman History
Tabbi Austin – 5th for a vocal duet with William Waller
Francine Stephens – 6th in Latin vocabulary
From the Superintendent
Fall is a wonderful time of
year in education. For our
thousand-plus schoolteachers
and 17,000-plus students, it
represents the promise of new
beginnings. Spring is equally
wonderful for different reasons. In May, as a district we
take time to recognize those
students and teachers who
have set themselves apart in
academic, athletic and extraDr. Marc
curricular performance.
For example, in early May, several
hundred CISD staff will gather for the
annual Employee Recognition Banquet.
We’ll recognize our Teachers of the Year,
our Support Staff of the Year, our retirees,
and years-of-service milestones (5, 10, 15,
20, etc.) for employees.
Our technology showcases are also
scheduled for May—Smithson Valley
High School, May 4; Canyon Lake High
School, May 11; and Canyon High School,
May 18. You are welcome to visit these
celebrations of the diverse and creative
ways our students and teachers are using
technology in the classroom. Each showcase begins at 6 p.m.
Early voting for the May 14 school
board election begins on May 1. A profile
of the two candidates, plus early voting
information is in this issue.
On May 17, the Comal
Education Foundation celebrates our top seniors at the
annual Jan Heckendorn
Academic Recognition
Banquet. As part of the formal event, each senior
selects a teacher, who has
had the greatest impact on
his/her school career. It is a
moving tribute for teachers,
students and their parents.
Walker
On May 19, our school
board will spend the evening recognizing
students from all over the district at the
2nd Annual Student Recognition Night,
which will be at Canyon High School.
This event honors students who have
excelled in academics, athletics and extracurricular activities throughout the 201011 school year.
And of course graduation, the culmination of our work in Comal ISD, will be on
Saturday, May 28, at Texas State
University’s Strahan Coliseum. Canyon
High will be at 9 a.m., Smithson Valley
will be at 2 p.m. and Canyon Lake High
will be at 5 p.m.
Thank you for your involvement in our
schools and for your role in such an outstanding school year.
Two SVHS seniors earn Lamar Medal
At a special meeting of the
Canyon Lake Masonic Lodge
on March 31, the Lamar
Medal was presented to two
all-around outstanding
Smithson Valley High seniors,
Danny Leal and Kate Murphy.
The Lamar Medal is an
award set up by the Canyon
Lake Masonic Grand Lodge of
Texas to be presented by local
Masonic Lodges to students
who have excelled academically, through leadership in
extracurricular activities and
volunteerism.
The award is named after Mirabeau Lamar, widely recognized by historians as the
Father of Public Education in Texas.
“We are very proud of both Kate and Danny,” said SVHS senior counselor Amanda
Pedroza. “They are great examples of what SVHS students should be both in and outside
the classroom, as well as in the community.”
DISTRICT NEWS BRIEFS
Elementary, middle school acceleration testing dates announced
Acceleration tests will be given for Comal ISD students in June and August, at Arlon Seay, Specht, and Freiheit elementary schools.
The deadline for parents to request acceleration testing is Thursday, May 12. Applications are available at your child’s
home campus or at http://www.comalisd.org/Curriculum_Instruction/Accountability_Assessment.asp.
A student in any of grades 1-5 must be accelerated one grade if he or she meets the following criteria:
Scores 90 percent on a criterion-reference test for the grade level he or she wants to skip in each of the following areas:
language arts, math, science and social studies;
A school district representative recommends that the student be accelerated; and
The student’s parent or guardian gives written approval for the acceleration.
Comal ISD testing dates and locations for summer 2011 are:
Arlon Seay Elementary; June 6 and 7
Specht Elementary; June 7 and 8
Freiheit Elementary; June 8 and 9
Arlon Seay Elementary; August 1 and 2
Specht Elementary; August 2 and 3
Freiheit Elementary; August 3 and 4
All tests begin at 8 a.m. If you have questions, please contact your student’s home campus or the district testing
office at 830-221-2612.
Middle school credit-by-exam acceleration tests will be given for Comal ISD students in June and August, at Spring
Branch and Canyon middle schools.
The deadline for parents to request acceleration testing is Thursday, May 12. Applications for acceleration testing are
available at your child’s home campus and at
http://www.comalisd.org/Curriculum_Instruction/Accountability_Assessment.asp.
Students must score a 90% on each subject area tested in order to receive credit by exam. Credit-by-exam for middle
school is available for the following subjects: math, science, English/language arts and social studies.
Any student scoring 90% on all four subject area tests will be accelerated one grade level.
Comal ISD testing dates and locations for summer 2011are:
Spring Branch Middle School; June 6 and 7
Canyon Middle School; June 7 and 8
Spring Branch Middle School; August 1 and 2
Canyon Middle School; August 2 and 3
All tests begin at 8 a.m. If you have questions, please contact your student’s home campus or the district testing
office at 830-221-2612.
Garden Ridge to host a celebration of young authors
Garden Ridge Elementary School is hosting a “Celebration of Young Authors,” featuring more than 400 young publishers. The event will be May 10, from 8 to 9:30 a.m. This project started with a grant from the Comal Education Foundation.
Parents, staff and community members are invited to the special occasion, which includes an Author’s Chair book reading,
book signing and sharing of the process.
District 3 seat cancelled
The Comal ISD Board of Trustees voted in late March to cancel the May 14 trustee election for single-member district 3
because incumbent Frank Baker drew no opponents. Baker, currently vice president of the school board, will be serving his
third term.
Foundation golf tournament nets $37,000
Thirty teams of golfers braved robust winds and
sun for a good cause: the Comal Education
Foundation (CEF). Spirits were as high as the generosity at River Crossing Club as the net profit
totaled $37,000.
The annual golf classic is one of the Foundation’s
primary fundraisers, with funds going back into the
classroom in the form of teacher grants. New this
year, every campus in Comal ISD will receive grant
funding by the CEF to be used for educational purposes based on a funding formula.
“We are so pleased with the results,” said
Margaret Tenorio, executive director for CEF. “We
raised $10,000 more than last year and about three
times as much as the year before.”
New sponsors, including: Chartwells, PC Outlet,
Lonestar Reprographics, MTR Engineers and Brian
Smith Orthodontics this year joined some of the
trusted sponsors of years past, including: SHW as
presenting sponsor, H-E-B, Blue Cross/Blue Shield,
GVTC, McGriff, Seibels & Williams and the CISD
middle school principals.
Golfers were treated to boxed lunches, a dinner
reception, door prizes and raffle prizes and competed
in contests for best “chip,” best “putt” and overall
tournament winner.
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Pappas, Dehlin in the running for District 4
Nancy Pappas of New Braunfels and Dale Dehlin of Canyon Lake
are in the running to represent single-member District 4 in the May 14
Comal ISD school board election.
Mrs. Pappas is a board member of two campus PTAs, plus the
Comal Council of PTAs. She is the treasurer of the Comal Education
Foundation, sits on the District Education Improvement Committee
and is a founding member of the Advanced Academic Parent Group.
“I am invested in this school district,” she said. “My active
involvement in these organizations helps me stay in touch with challenges facing our school district.”
Pappas said her desire to serve on the school board is a natural
progression of her willingness to serve the students of the district.
“My top goals are to increase collaboration and communication
between parents, teachers and students and the district office,” she said.
Dehlin is a purchasing manager for The Rooster Group and has served as a board member of the
Canyon Lake Little League for nine of the past 11 years.
“As a 17-year-resident of Comal County and a long-time volunteer
with multiple local organizations as well as a purchasing manager for
the nation’s largest supplier of work gear and safety products, I offer
my dedication to the community, my strength in forecasting future
needs and my desire to see the CISD continue its growth and excellence in both the classrooms as well as extracurricular activities.”
Dehlin’s top goal is to ensure the district is able to sustain the
growth and improvement he has witnessed over the past 17 years.
For maps of the single-member districts, visit: http://www.comalisd.org/Board_of_Trustees/Board_District_Maps.asp
Early voting will be May 2-10 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the
Comal County Temporary Elections Office at 345 Landa Street in New
Braunfels. Early voting will also be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on May 4
and 9, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 7. The Election Day location
will be Canyon Lake Golf and Country Club, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Because the Comal County Courthouse is undergoing extensive renovations, the early voting
location has been moved to a temporary location at 345 Landa Street.
SVHS students witness impact of
‘shattered dreams’
Budget tops school board action, discussion
Students at Smithson Valley
High School (SVHS) witnessed
with excruciating reality what
could happen when a drunk
driver gets behind the wheel of
a car.
Shattered Dreams, a youthled community collaborative
program designed to educate
students and parents about the
serious issue of underage drinking and driving, involves a
dramatization of an alcoholrelated accident staged in front
of the school.
Witnessed by SVHS students,
the mock crash scene depicted an
“injured” student lifted by helicopter from the scene, a
“deceased” student taken away Local law enforcement and emergency response teams join students enacting a mock drunk driving accident in Shattered Dreams at Smithson Valley
in a hearse and a “drunk” student arrested and transported by High School on Thursday.
local law enforcement.
The program was made possible through the work of students in Lori Niles’ Family and
Community Services class. Students organized the event, which included drama students as actors in
the mock scene, and contacted the Bulverde Fire Department, Bulverde-Spring Branch EMS, Comal
County Sheriff’s Office, Zoeller Funeral Home and Comal Towing.
“Students got to see the reality of drunk driving,” said Cpt. Andy Fox of the Bulverde-Spring
Branch EMS. Fox was responsible for recruiting the law enforcement and emergency response participants. “You can show videos all day long, but when they see their classmates on the ground, it
brings it home. It is absolutely best to make it as real as possible.”
Following the dramatization, the Grim Reaper (a student dressed in costume, who was present at
the scene), entered a classroom every 15 minutes throughout the day, selecting a student victim,
known as the “Living Dead.” The 15 minutes represents how often someone dies from a drunk driving accident.
At the end of the day, the Living Dead, the crash victims and the drunk driver gather for an
overnight retreat to reflect on the learning experience. The next day, a mock memorial service was
conducted in memory of the crash victims and the Living Dead. In the parking lot, the New
Braunfels Police Department sponsored a “drinking and driving” simulator for interested students.
A possible $16.7 million budget shortfall for
Comal ISD drove school board discussion and
action during the March regular meeting and
April budget workshop.
In late March, the school board unanimously
agreed to renew contracts for teachers, nurses,
counselors, librarians and administrators for the
2011-12 school year. In separate action, the
school board voted to terminate the probationary
contracts of four teachers.
District administration had recommended the
elimination of 65 teaching positions; 17 of them
were probationary teaching positions. All but
four of the positions were accounted for by
retirements or resignations.
And during a budget workshop in early April,
the school board continued its work to address
the projected budget gap, but discussion of the
use of fund balance was colored by the
inevitable enrollment growth anticipated over the
next decade.
“The board has set the direction for cuts in
the operations budget,” said Dr. Marc Walker,
superintendent of Comal ISD. “We have cut $11
million and we will supplement that with fund
balance (to get to $16.8 million). We have done
all we can do until we see what the revenue side
looks like from the state.”
Dr. Walker sought direction from the board in
terms of needed capital expenditures after the
2011-13 biennium, particularly given enrollment
projections in several pockets of the district.
“We are going to have some amount of trouble,” he said. “There are other things we can do.
We can build less and rezone more, but transportation will cost more.”
The school board talked about the timing and
contents of a future bond package, which will
probably be in May 2013, called for by enrollment growth. An elementary school on FM 306,
a high school on the west side of the district and
a middle school on the east side and west side of
the district are options.
Through consensus, the school board agreed
to gather constituents’ input on the future bond
issue and wait on the revenue picture from
Austin, directing administration to present scenarios at future board meetings.
Walker also asked for board input regarding the
use of the district’s $57 million fund balance toward
facilities. Currently, $5.8 million is earmarked to
help fill the gap in the operations budget.
“We will continue to use the $5.8 million in
fund balance each year unless something changes,”
he said. However, other capital expenditures such
as technology, buses and inflation (fuel and utilities, for example) will need to be addressed beginning in 2012-13. Priorities listed for the fund balance through 2015 total $42 million, leaving $15
million in the district’s savings account.
“(The fund balance) is not going to last,” said
Bill Swint, board member. “Let’s look at what
we have to do now. If the state comes back with
a better figure, maybe we have some options.”
“We have raised the fund balance by about
$40 million over the last five years, purposely,
relentlessly, culturally,” said David Spencer, board
member. “But I don’t want to limit our thinking in
terms of reimbursements of future bonds.”
He said that given the discussion in the Texas
Legislature about directing districts in the use of
their fund balances, making a local decision to
use it for construction projects “would be prudent to do before we have to go back and recover it through a bond.”
Dr. Walker’s weekly letter to employees, as
well as podcasts of his remarks to various
employee and community groups, are posted on
the district website, www.comalisd.org, under
the Comal Budget Update link.
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CLHS middle blocker Chalk signs with Cisco CHS student competes at National CyberPatriot
Canyon Lake High senior Tira
competition
Chalk signed to play at Cisco
College on March 30.
Chalk, a middle blocker, is the
Lady Hawks’ all-time leader in
kills with 940. The three-year varsity starter had a career-high 28
kills in a match against
Fredericksburg in 2010.
She was named first-team alldistrict during her junior and senior
seasons and helped lead Canyon
Lake High to the UIL Class 3A
playoffs in both 2009 and 2010.
Pictured (top row, l-r) is Cisco
College head coach Susan Moore,
CLHS head coach Nicole Creek,
and Cisco College assistant coach
Kyndall Kaska. Pictured beside
Chalk are her parents, Jill and
Darryn Ewald.
Soechting to ride for A&M
A Canyon High School student and a group from other San Antonio-area high schools recently traveled to Washington, D.C., at no cost to themselves, to compete in the National CyberPatriot competition, March 30- April 3. The local ITSA team took 3rd place out of 12 teams competing in the finals!
“CyberPatriot is the premier national high school cyber defense competition created to inspire
high school students toward careers in cybersecurity or other science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics (STEM) disciplines critical to our nation’s future. The competition was conceived by
the Air Force Association, and national outreach was made possible by Northrop Grumman, the program’s presenting sponsor. SAIC and the CIAS at UT-San Antonio are founding partners of the program,” according to the program’s website.
Canyon High senior Alyssa Soechting signed her National Letter of Intent to participate on the
Equestrian Team at Texas A&M University on April 13 in the Cougar Den. She is joined by her parents T. Dudley Soechting and Laurie Soechting.
Northrop Grumman presented each team member with a $1,000 scholarship in addition to a coin,
a watch and a tour of the museums at the Smithsonian.
Team members include, Russell Hallmark of CHS, Ricky Banda of Southwest High; Mario
Puente of Brennan High; Robert Flores of Judson High; Lawrence Roberts and Clint Sierra, both
from Warren High. Sandy Boyd, from the New Braunfels’ Central Texas Technology Center, is the
ITSA Coordinator.
SVHS Silver Spurs Dance Team contest season
The Smithson Valley High Silver Spurs Dance Team opened the competition season with command performances at the HTE and MA regional dance competitions. Practicing exhausting hours each
week, the Silver Spurs hard work paid off. The dance team won numerous awards at the HTE competition at New Braunfels High School. The Silver Spurs succeeded by winning 1st Place Champion for
their Kick and Hip-Hop performances, and 2nd Place for Jazz in the Varsity Large Team Division.
In addition, the team received a Showmanship Award, and a Team Sweepstakes Award. The Silver Spurs officers received 2nd Place for their Lyrical and Modern dance performances, a Choreography
Award, and an Officer Sweepstakes Award. Brittney Smith also won 2nd Place for her solo performance. The Silver Spur’s very own captain, Selina Flores, was the winner of the “Miss High Kick” award
at the HTE competition. This is Selina’s second year in a row to
take home this coveted prize.
At the MA competition at Champion High School in Boerne,
the Silver Spurs received Best in
Class awards for team Technique
and team Choreography, a High
Point Award for Kick, Jazz, and
Hip-Hop, and a Super Sweepstakes
Trophy. The officers won 2nd Place
in the Winner’s Circle, a Best in
Class Award, Awards for Technique
and Choreography for their Modern,
Jazz, and Lyrical dances, and
received a Super Sweepstakes
Trophy. In addition, Brittney Smith,
junior, was awarded the Winner and
Amanda Tucker, senior, 1st runnerup for their solos.
Brittney and Amanda also won
1st runner up for their impeccable
duet. Jessica Pflum, sophomore,
received 4th runner-up for her
impressive solo performance. These
ladies competed against over 60
entrants for their solo performances.
Senior officers, Darice Chavira,
Taylor Scriven, and Selina Flores
earned 1st Runner-up for their
inspiring Trio performance.
SVHS Silver Spurs, from left,: 1st Row: Chelsy Simmons, Taylor Scriven, Darice Chavira, Selina Flores, Brittney Smith, Amanda Tucker, and Tiffany
The Silver Spurs were scheduled
Pittman. 2nd Row: Rachel Balthrop, Chelsey Krambeer, Crystal Mann, Ashton Ingle, Allison Sherrill, Amanda Thompson, Layla Abed, and Director
to compete at Nationals in Ft. Worth Silver Spur’s Captain Selina
Kelly Hoge. 3rd Row: Guard Justin, Kaylyn Manual, Cheyenne Hanson, Casey Geotz, Brianna Clarke & Carlee Foster, Managers: Evelyn Garza &
in late April. SVHS can be very proud Flores won the “Miss High
Lejana Ligeralde, 4th row: Sydney Stagg, Staci Rothman, Lauren Broderick, Jessica Pflume, Ashlyn Chambers, Kim Trevino, & Michelle Frerich, 5th
Row: Guards: Jack, Nick & Mark. Katelyn Edli, Samira Abed, Caelyn Newman, Kristin Hicks, Laurie Thwing, Macee Sampson, Vanessa Gonzales,
of their award-winning Silver Spurs. Kick” award for the second
straight year.
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Comal ISD sends multiple entries to
ExxonMobil Texas Science and
Engineering Fair
Age: 15
Birthday: 2/14/1996
School:
Spring Branch Middle School
Favorite Subject: Reading/Language Arts
Favorite teacher:
Andrea Mikeska
Hobbies: Playing basketball and soccer,
riding my mini-bike
Accomplishments:
Went to State in soccer and got 2nd place
in High Jump
Volunteer experience:
“I’ve participated 2 years in “Elf Louise”
Goals: “Make all “A’s” and make the High
School sports teams.”
Sarah pictured with Dr. Tyler Ferris.
most admired person and why:
“Tori, my sister, because of her determination to follow Christ”.
List one adjective one adult would use to describe you: “Goofy”
After competing and qualifying at the district level, and regional level, three Comal ISD students
have placed at the state science fair.
Two of those finished in first place, CMS’ Ritt Givens, whose project “For Appearance’s Sake” finished first in the Behavioral and Social Sciences category, and CMS’ Sean Walter’s project “Daphnia
Immobilization Reveals Threshold Toxicity” (in photo) finished first in the Environmental category.
Tiffany Aguilar’s project from SVMS, “Everyday Drinks,” finished third in the chemistry division.
At least one student from all five Comal ISD middle schools qualified
for the state ExxonMobil Texas Science and Engineering Fair at the Henry
B. Gonzales Convention Center in San Antonio. They were: Canyon
Middle’s Danielle Martinez, Caroline Pawelek, Walter and Givens;
Church Hill Middle’s Hailey Smalley; Mountain Valley Middle’s Duncan
Coleman, Fran Carle, and Kylie Brennan; Spring Branch Middle’s Joshua
Lake, Bryant Wageman and Tatyana Prieto; and Smithson Valley Middle’s
John and Kevin Froboese and Aguilar.
Students from all five Comal ISD middle schools also participated in
the Alamo Regional Science and Engineering Fair at St. Mary’s University
March 6-8.
“We were very pleased that we had so many participants at the district,
regional and state levels,” said Comal ISD science curriculum coordinator
Cecilia Davis. “It wouldn’t have been possible without dedicated students and
a strong support group that begins at home and continues to the classroom.”
The Comal ISD teachers who were science fair sponsors at each campus
were Hanna Brown (CMS), Penny Lindsey (CHMS), Debbie Bumgardner
(MVMS), Darlene Thompson (SBMS), and Kent Kidd (SVMS).
Tiffany Aguilar
Other students at each middle school that competed at the regional
level were:
Canyon Middle School
Madison Regan, Casey Woods, Renata Morfin, Jensen Martin, David
Trotter, Cady Calhoun, Erin True, Erin Hunter, Chyenne Hatley, Kaitlyn
Hatfield, Matthew Hatfield, Dagny Cosgrove and Blaine Halamuda.
Church Hill Middle School
Robert Dibello, Toni MacCrossan, Chris Everett, Samantha Schwab,
Katie Bonds, Lauren Millsaps, Kaitlyn Beetner, Taylor Boyd, Nicki
Schubert, Molly Parker, Victoria Yu, Dayton Martin and Rainah Saunders.
Mountain Valley Middle School
Pictured left, Sarah jumping high making a “V” for victory. Pictured right, Sarah shows off
her “Girl Power”
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Ritt Givens
Jordan Richie, Cameron Stone, Robert Blackburn, Anthony Ingram,
Brianna Hemphill, Cameron Berger, Shelton
McLaughlin, Riley Bigler, Ellen Wittler, Leland
Ott, Noah Ostrowski, Garhett Grundei, Nash
Opperman, Henry Lewis and Christy Fowler.
Spring Branch Middle School
Hayden Altman, Cody Allen, Sheyenne
Davis, Derek Gaura, Hayden Mathewson,
Cameron Meis, Brok Shulze, Alia Valdez,
Bryant Wageman, Connor Lathrop, Karlie
Field, Mandy Tabor, Ella Doss and Ryan
Mullins.
Smithson Valley Middle School
Wyatt Berger, Emmett Donnelly,
Makenzie Taylor, Emmett Donnelly, Bailey
Maxwell and Sean Dooley.
Sean Walter
CHS’ Moreno captures Division I state
powerlifting title
Congratulations to Canyon High’s Jeffrey
Moreno (pictured), who captured the gold medal
in the Division I 198-pound weight class at the
State Powerlifting Meet in Abilene on March 26.
He bench-pressed 340 pounds, squatted 625
pounds, and dead-lifted 620 pounds for his statewinning 1,585-pound total.
Fellow Canyon High student William
Cavanaugh also medaled at state, finishing
fourth in the Division I 275-pound weight class
with a 1,700-pound total. Also competing at
state for the Cougars was Lonnie Overturf.
Canyon High, which is coached by Dusty
Rafferty, finished fourth overall in the Division I
state team race, just behind Weslaco East, Cedar
Hill, and Los Fresnos high schools.
Comal ISD Technology Showcases scheduled for each high school
in May
When Comal ISD decided to plan three Technology Showcases in 2010, no one knew quite what
to expect.
After close to 1,500 people attended the showcases, including students, family and community
members, and Comal ISD employees, it was quite clear just how popular technology is in the district.
“It was beyond my expectations,” said Sandra Shelton, Comal ISD executive director of technology. “I was so pleased with the number we had turn out.”
This year’s Technology Showcases will take place at Smithson Valley High (May 4), Canyon Lake
High (May 11), and Canyon High (May 18). All three are scheduled to run from 6-8 p.m.
“We are planning for this year to be bigger and better,” Shelton said. “We received so many
requests from people who wanted to be involved.”
As an added feature, district students were given the opportunity to design a logo for the showcase.
Prizes were awarded for best design at each school level: elementary, middle, and high school, as well
as an overall best design.
Canyon Lake High student Taylor Riordon (pictured, below right) beat out nearly 200 other students
from around Comal ISD to win the best overall design. Riordon designed the logo that will be used to promote the 2011 Comal ISD Tech Showcases. It will be featured on T-shirts as well as on programs and
brochures. The logo Riordon designed is pictured in the background here. She received an iPod touch for
winning the contest.
James Morris’ Art I and Intermediate Art students at Mountain Valley Middle also participated in
the logo design contest. Seventh-grade Intermediate Art student, Calvin Graves, won best design at
the middle school level. For his effort, Calvin received an iPOD NANO, which will surely provide
him enjoyment as he continues to develop his artistic vision. Calvin is pictured, above right, with Dr.
Sean Maika, MVMS principal, and Sharon Spinks, CISD Instructional Technology Coordinator.
The highlights of this year’s showcases will be technology workshops and projects conducted by
students ranging in age from PreK-12th grade.
They will include “Reading Fluency With iPod touch,” “Book Club Blogging,” “Sense-ational!
Educational Technology for Students with Sensory Disabilities,” “Making Math Fun with Comic
Life!” “Digital Storytelling The Secret Life of Bees,” and many others.
Attendees will also be able to enjoy a Technology Playground, which will allow them to try out the
technology students work with everyday in the classroom.
“What impressed me so much about the showcase last year is how students as young as kindergarten age were able to show and explain their projects, and the same was true for our high school
students who had created high levels of technology,” said Canyon Lake High librarian Dr. Nancy
Hartman. “It was great for parents to see the continuation of the use of technology integration from
elementary to the high school.”
In addition, fabulous door prizes will be given away at each showcase. Last year, students, teachers, and parents walked away with iPads, LCD televisions, Wii’s, iPod touch, and more.
“We’re very proud of our students,” said Jennifer Wivagg, Comal ISD instructional media specialist. “They put in so much hard work this school
year to get ready for the technology showcases. I think anyone who attends is going to be very impressed.”
A fairy-tale evening at GRES
Fourth-grade students at
Garden Ridge Elementary performed the musical “The
Granny Awards” at the end of
March. Much like the
Grammy Awards or the
Academy Awards, with one
exception, this awards show
was honoring Granny (from
stories like Little Red Riding
Hood) who retired after 80
years in show business.
Pictured are the Big Bad
Wolf, Kyle Collier; Granny,
Abby Hall; Bling, Bling
Baconettes (Three Little
Pigs) Stella Kuntz, Addie
Doucet, Kristen Prichard; and
Little Red Riding Hood,
Caitlyn Homewood.
Awards were given to fairytale characters who performed
their songs, including Snow White, played by
Hailey Ballard, Jack from Jack and the
Beanstalk, The Stepsisters, Cinderella and the
Prince, the Three Bears, Little Red Riding Hood
and the Three Baconettes and of course the Big
Bad Wolf who tried all night to steal the awards.
There were MC’s and stagehands, as well as
“Applause” sign carriers. There were also commercials for Hickory Dickory Dock Clocks and
Jack and Jill Spring Water.
The rest of the cast and crew:
Narrators: Dylan Brown-Hook and Brianna
Spillman
Snow White: Hailey Ballard
Fairy Godmother: Megan Whitman
Announcer: Joie Parma
Jack from Jack in the Beanstalk: ZZ CarlileWashington
Snow White’s Helpers: Erin Gillenwater,
Jordan Norris, Joelle Jang, Aaron Meza, Kelby
Payne, Owen Worley
Jack and Jill: Erich Hencshel and Lauren
Booth
Stepsisters: Madi Butler, Georgie Hudson
Prince: Bradley Callenius
Cinderella: Abi Dixon
Lady in Waiting: Caroline Cohn, Sydney Nino
Servants: Ethan Shows, Jarod Henserling
Three Bears: Brooke Lazo, Anthony Martinez,
Tyler Brimager
Goldilocks: Katelyn Hettinger
Music teacher Paulette Davis directed the
program.
HLES students raise big bucks for American
Heart Association
Hoffmann Lane Elementary did a tremendous
job in a fund-raiser for the American Heart
Association this semester.
Through the Hoops for Heart and Jump Rope
for Heart program, HLES students raised more
than $10,000 for the American Heart
Association. It was one of the top totals in the
greater San Antonio area.
The program’s goal is not only to raise
money, but also to increase student awareness
about the importance of having a healthy heart.
“I think it’s wonderful what our students
were able to accomplish,” said HLES principal
Janice Tubb. “Our P.E. teacher David Altenhoff
deserves so much credit for being the driving
force behind this program at Hoffmann Lane.”
Pictured are Altenhoff and some of his thirdgrade students, along with Tubb (left) and HLES
assistant principal Krista Moffatt.
CHS Aristocats enjoy another rewarding season
The Canyon High Aristocats’ tradition of excellence is
carried throughout every year, every performance, and
every practice – and this year was no exception. The
national champion Aristocats continue to instill pride in
our community as they emerged from the 2011 competition season with even more awards and accolades: 1st
Place in each of their lyrical and prop dance performances
and 2nd in their hip-hop performance at the
Crowdpleasers Nationals Competition in San Antonio in
March – as well as achieving the prestigious Elite Circle
of Teams! The Aristocats also received the Choreography
Award for their prop performance.
April 8th and 9th the girls capped their season with
their Spring Revue extravaganza. Participating in the
event, hosted by the Aristocats, were the CHS
Cheerleaders, CHS Winterguard, Canyon Middle Topcats,
Church Hill Middle Starcats, CHS Winter Drum Line and
the CHS Dance I and IV classes.
The Senior Aristocats performed their solos and senior
dance with nary a dry eye in the building; even the
Aristocat moms got in on the act by performing a
lyrical/hip-hop combination dance.
It was an evening chock-full of great entertainment
from some very talented students.
CHS students honored for painting
Canyon High School students L. J.
Norman, Sydney Christenson, Vivian
Zapata, Veronica McClanahan (teacher)
Kentucky Pfeil, and Jesus Putney, (not
pictured Alyssa Blackburn and Gio-vanni
DeLaCruz) and their parents were invited
to an appreciation dinner at Stewart Title,
Feb. 8 for the mural-sized painting they
designed and painted as a community
service project. They were also presented
with a plaque with all of the students’
names and a picture of the painting.
SVHS’ Mayfield named Class 4A Female
Swimmer of the Year
STAR athletes kick off Cougar Relays
Smithson Valley High star Anna Mayfield
was recently named the Class 4A Female
Swimmer of the Year by the Texas
Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association.
The SVHS junior sensation had a pair of
exceptional performances at the UIL State Meet
earlier this year, grabbing the Class 4A gold
medals in both the 200-yard freestyle and 100yard backstroke events. In the 100-yard backstroke, Mayfield set a Class 4A state record with
her time of 55.63 seconds.
It was the first time in school history a Smithson
Valley High swimmer has won a state title.
“Anna deserves every accolade she earns,”
said SVHS swim coach Kari Osborne. “She’s an
awesome competitor and a great representative
of our swim program, Smithson Valley High and
Comal ISD.”
Reconstructing a piece of Texas history
Rebecca Creek Elementary
fourth-grade students read a
book called “A Paradise Called
Texas” in their reading class.
The book tells about German
immigrants coming to Texas on
a ship called the Margaretha.
During teacher Shirley Martin’s
social studies class, they reread
three paragraphs that described
the ship. Then, using a rubric,
they had to create a diorama of
the ship. Pictured here with their
dioramas are, from left, Martina
Spangrud, Ryenn White, and
Kenny McDonough.
Brandon McLean (right) gives Canyon High student-volunteer Emmanuel Ruan a high-five after finishing the
100-meter dash as fellow STAR athlete Trevor Barger looks on at the Cougar Relays.
The Comal ISD STAR (Specialized Training in Athletics and Recreation) athletes continued their
tradition of opening the Cougar Relays by running sprints of 50- and 100-meters on the brand new
Canyon High track.
Every STAR athlete who participated on April 1 earned a medal.
“It’s something we greatly anticipate every year,” said Glenn Gamez, CHS head track coach. “I
couldn’t think of a better way to start the Cougar Relays.”
Terry Werchan, head of Comal ISD’s STAR Sports Program, agreed.
“Everybody involved always goes home with a proud smile on their face and a tear or two in their
eyes,” Werchan said. “It’s an event that kicks off our track seasons, and one all the athletes really
enjoy and look forward to.”
The STAR athletes will cap off their track and field season on May 6, when middle and high
school students from all three feeder patterns – Smithson Valley, Canyon, and Canyon Lake – will
compete at an event at Canyon High.
CSES families enjoy Fine Arts Extravaganza
Hundreds of students and their
family members enjoyed the PTA
Fine Arts Extravaganza at Clear
Spring Elementary School on
April 12.
The campus was covered wallto-wall with artistic creations
designed by students in grades K-5.
Some of the art projects
included sculptures, papiermâché, pencil and marker drawings, paintings of butterflies and
self-portraits.
In addition, fourth- and fifthgrade students treated attendees to
a music performance. The CSES art teacher is Miles Glasscock and the school’s music teacher is Sue
Ann Studdard.
Pictured are third-grade students (l-r) Madeline May, Garrett Glover and Katherine Metz showing
off the papier-mâché fish they constructed.
Kid’s Café site opens as part of CIS
after-school program at CMS
As a part of the after-school program
that Communities In Schools has been
providing at Canyon Middle School this
school year, CIS has partnered with the
San Antonio Food Bank and Feeding
America to host a Kid’s Café site.
Students in the Communities In
Schools after-school program at Canyon
Middle will each be given a snack and a
full meal before they leave the program
each day.
The San Antonio Food Bank solicits
donors to pay for the majority of the
cost of the food CIS gets to feed the students in the program. A large part of the
funding came from a three-year
McKenna Legacy Foundation Grant.
Support from the City of New Braunfels Parks & Recreation Department and the Comal County
United Way also made this program possible.
A grand opening of the Kid’s Café was held on March 31 and was attended by Comal ISD school
board members and superintendent Dr. Marc Walker, as well as San Antonio Food Bank President
Eric Cooper. CMS students performed a theater skit and a dance before everyone enjoyed a meal of
chicken, pasta, salad and breadsticks.
Pictured, above, are
CMS students Whitney
Chivira (left) and Raquel
Hernandez posing with
San Antonio Food Bank
Executive Chef Joseph
Dominguez. Pictured,
left, is Chef Paul
Martinez serving CMS
students Ethan Moore
(left) and Ryan
Applegate.
Ranger golfers place 2nd at tourney
Information abounds at parent summit
Some 50 parents of students, who live in the Canyon Lake High School attendance zone, attended the “Soaring
for Information” summit to meet PTA officers of the feeder schools, to gather information about the transition
from elementary school to middle school and from middle school to high school, and for an abundance of parenting tips and tools.
“Ins & Outs of Middle School Athletics,” by Greg Hovre of the Mountain Valley Middle School coaching staff,
offered information to parents about what is required of a middle school athlete. The “Parent Panel Q&A—
Transitioning from Elementary School to Middle School” offered open discussion for parents, by parents, about the
experience of making the move from elementary school to middle school.
“Teaching Children to Save,” by Rochelle Tolman of Wells Fargo featured tips and tools for parents to talk to their
children about saving money. April was the 15th anniversary of “Teach Children to Save” month. Daniel Garza with the
San Antonio office of Mothers Against Drunk Drivers presented a handbook and tips for parents to speak with their children about alcohol and the risks associated with underage drinking. The Comal ISD Parent Support Specialists offered
ideas for activities for summer fun, including tickets to local attractions to low or no-cost ideas for the whole family.
Smithson Valley High School hosted a 37-hole tournament on April 1 at Vaaler
Creek Golf Club near Blanco. Nine surrounding high school golf teams joined the
Rangers for the competition. The Rangers took two teams to the tournament and
finished in 2nd place. Team members for the winning team (pictured) were, seniors -Taylor Murphy scoring 118, Joe Walsh scoring 121, juniors -Kirby Gorzell
and Connor Smith, both scoring 113, and freshman -Matthew Mulkey scoring
121. Individual medalists for the tournament were Gorzell, 4th place and Smith,
5th place.
The Rangers second team consisted of juniors -Zachary Maynard, Jeremy
Marroquin, Austin Perryman, Adam Wiggins, and freshman -Collin Reed.
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Hamlet at CHS
Anyone who ever thought the
works of William Shakespeare were
boring certainly got a culture shock at
Canyon High’s new Performing Arts
Center recently.
The Austin Shakespeare troupe visited the campus and performed “The
World’s Fastest Hamlet” by Tom
Stoppard. Under the direction of Ann
Ciccolella, they first performed Hamlet
in 15 minutes and then acted out an
ultra-turbo version in two minutes, and
another in 10 seconds.
The group performed during first
through third periods at CHS and the
entire student body was able to watch
the production.
“It was fantastic,” said Canyon High King Claudius (Ted Meredith) and Queen Gertrude (Kimberley
sophomore Lauren Bush. “I really
Adams) act out a scene during Austin Shakespeare’s 15-minute
enjoyed it. It was a very unique show. It version of Hamlet at Canyon High’s Performing Arts Center.
must be amazing to get to do this for a living every day.”
After the show, members of Austin Shakespeare answered students’ insightful questions including
asking the kind of education you need to be a professional actor and how long have the actors had a
passion for the theater.
“It’s an honor to be able to teach kids of all ages like this about Shakespeare,” said Kimberley
Adams, who played Queen Gertrude, Ophelia and Hamlet’s ghost during the production. “They are
lucky to have such a beautiful theater.”
CHS theater teacher April Cox said it was wonderful for so many students to be able to experience Shakespeare.
“Oh my gosh,” Cox said. “We’re thrilled. Some of these kids have never been exposed to theater.
It’s such a great opportunity for us.”
CHS academic dean Aryn Standeford agreed.
“It was a great way to be able to support our English curriculum and to showcase our new performing arts center,” Standeford said. “I hope seeing this will spark some of our students to get into
theater or writing.”
Metal sculpture
earns superior
rating for CHS
art student
Smithson Valley High freshman, Skyler St.
Peter, ended a superb season by finishing as the
Texas State Runner-Up in the USA Wrestling
State Championship for division 5 (15 and under/
95-pound weight class). As a member of the San
Antonio Wrestling Club, Skyler’s hard work and
dedication was demonstrated in his weekly regimen which consisted of practicing two hours per
night, four days a week, maintaining a proper
diet, and traveling across Texas on weekends to
compete. His work ethic was recognized and
rewarded as he was named club “Open Wrestler
of the Year” and “Mr. Scorpion” for the team
wrestler who embodies leadership, teamwork and
the work ethic of a champion.
The year began in late Nov. 2010 with the
Spring Klein Wrestling Club Fall Brawl in
Houston where he finished 1st. This was followed
by 2nd-place finishes in the San Antonio
Tournament of Champions and the Hill Country
Classic of Austin. In the Dallas-hosted Cotton Bowl National Tournament, Skyler finished in 3rd
place. After a renewed focus, he finished the year strong with 1st-place finishes at the Central
Region Classic (Austin), Houston Nationals, Heart of Texas Nationals (Austin) and the South/Central
wrestling regional competition.
After winning his semi-final match in dominating fashion by hitting a standing cradle on his
opponent in the first 25 seconds of the first round, he entered the finals match prepared to compete
for the state championship. After leading the match after the first period, his opponent was able to
score a critical takedown with backpoints to take the lead in the second period. Down by points
halfway through the third period, Skyler had to attempt a bold move, but did not prevail, and he
ended up losing by points.
He began the freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling season in mid-March, with his goal set on bettering his runner-up finishes in both styles last year. The season runs from March until May. The
state championships are May 21 and 22 in Arlington. Skyler has a younger brother, Hunter, also an
experienced wrestler, who currently attends Smithson Valley Middle School and will be a freshman
next year.
They anxiously await the Comal ISD athletic director’s decision to begin a wrestling program
next year at SVHS. UIL wrestling provides an opportunity for males and females to compete based
on weight classes ranging from 103 lbs. to 275 lbs. Comal ISD is currently considering expansion of
the UIL wrestling program from Canyon High School to Smithson Valley High School.
Canyon High School student
Sydney Christenson competed at the
state V.A.S.E (Visual Arts Scholastic
Event) competition April 9 at Clear
Falls High School in League City.
Her metal sculpture, “Noah’s
Theater” received a superior rating
of 4 (highest rating). She represented Comal ISD very well with her
artwork. Her art teacher at Canyon
High is Veronica McClanahan.
2nd – 6th • Teacher Appreciation Week
2nd – 8th • National Children’s Book Week
2nd • Morningside Elementary, CSR Mobile
Pedi Clinic, MES Parking Lot, 8:30 am
• Bill Brown Elementary, Kinder Round
Up, 9 am & 1 pm
• Canyon Lake High, FFA Kingsville
Ag/Mach & Project Show
• Canyon Lake High, Library Awards, 4 pm
• Mountain Valley Middle, 6th Grade PreAP History Fair Showcase, Cafeteria, 6 pm
• Canyon Lake High, Senior Awards Night,
6 pm
3rd • National Teacher Day
• Canyon Lake High, Herff Jones
Measurements, 7:30 am
• Mountain Valley Middle, Care Van 6th
Grade Shot Clinic, 1 pm
• Garden Ridge Elementary, Kinder
Program, 1:30 pm & 6 pm
• Comal ISD GT Showcase, at Church Hill
Middle, 6 pm
• Johnson Ranch Elementary, Honor Choir
Concert, 6 pm
• Morningside Elementary, PTA Meeting &
Kinder Program, Cafeteria, 6:30 pm
4th • Goodwin Frazier Elementary, New Kinder
Orientation
• Goodwin Frazier Elementary, 5th Grade
DARE Graduation
• Johnson Ranch Elementary, Field Day for
Kinder – 2nd Grade, 8:20 am
• Spring Branch Middle, Athletic Physicals,
at Spring Branch Middle, 8:30 am
• Timberwood Park Elementary, Talent
Show Auditions, Cafeteria, 3 pm
• Canyon Middle, 6th Grade Science
Showcase, 4 pm
4th • Mountain Valley Middle, Talent Show
Rehearsal, 4 pm
• Canyon Lake High, FFA District Officer
Test, 4 pm
• Canyon Lake High, FFA District Meeting,
4:30 pm
• Canyon Lake High, FFA District Banquet,
6:30 pm
• Comal ISD Tech Showcase, at Smithson
Valley High, 6 pm
• Spring Branch Middle, Talent Show,
Cafeteria, 7 pm
5th • Specht Elementary, Summit Program
• Johnson Ranch Elementary, Field Day
for 3rd – 5th Grade, 8:20 am
• Timberwood Park Elementary, Perfection
on Wheels BMX Stunt Team, 8:30 am
• Bill Brown Elementary, Trailblazers
Luncheon-Confidence, 10:45 am
• Church Hill Middle, Immunization Care
Van, 1 pm
• Rebecca Creek Elementary, Music
Program-Kinder & 1st, 6 pm
• Comal ISD Employee Recognition,
Canyon High Cafeteria, 6:30 pm
• Rebecca Creek Elementary, 1st Grade
Music Program, 6:30 pm
• Mountain Valley Middle, Dance Team
Spring Show, Gym l, 7 pm
6th • Goodwin Frazier Elementary, Field Day
• Specht Elementary, PTA Board
Meeting/Star Mart open, 8 am
• Timberwood Park Elementary, PTA Board
Meeting, 9 am
• Bill Brown Elementary, Trailblazers
Luncheon-Confidence, 10:45 am
7th • Smithson Valley High, Dance Booster
Meeting, Cafeteria, 6 pm
7th • Canyon Lake High, JROTC Ball, Canyon
Lake Golf Club, 6 pm
8th • Mother’s Day
9th • Mountain Valley MS, 6th Grade Band
Concert, Canyon Lake HS Auditorium, 6 pm
• Canyon Middle School, 8th Grade
Awards, 6:30 pm
• Canyon High, Senior Awards Night,
Performing Arts Center, 6:30 pm
9th-10th • Freiheit Elementary, Book Fair Week
• Arlon Seay Elementary, Book Fair Week
10th • Garden Ridge Elementary, Celebration of
Young Authors, 8 am
• Hoffmann Lane Elementary, Talent Show,
Cafeteria, 1:30 pm
• Timberwood Park Elementary, Talent
Show, Cafeteria, 1:30 pm
• Canyon Lake High, FFA Banquet,
Cafeteria, 4:30 pm
• Church Hill Middle, Band Spaghetti
Dinner & Concert, Cafeteria/Gym, 5 pm
• Comal ISD Board of Trustees Workshop,
Support Services Bldg., 6 pm
• Hoffmann Lane Elementary, PTA Board
Meeting, Library, 6:30 pm
• Canyon Middle/Church Hill Middle,
Spring Choir Concert, at Canyon HS, 7 pm
• Mountain Valley Middle, Beginner Band
Spring Concert, 7 pm
• Spring Branch Middle, Spring Choir
Concert, Cafeteria, 7 pm
11th • National School Nurse Day
• Comal ISD Tech Showcase, at Canyon
Lake HS, 6 pm
12th • Specht Elementary, Field Day for Kinder
and 1st Grade
• Freiheit Elementary, PTA Elections,
Cafeteria, 6 pm
• Specht Elementary, PTA General Meeting
and 4th Grade Alamo Play, 6 pm
• Alamo Colleges, Reception/Parent Night,
6 pm
• Hoffmann Lane Elementary, PTA End of
the Year Program, 6:30 pm
• Spring Branch Middle, 8th Grade Awards,
6:30 pm
• Canyon Lake High and Mountain Valley
Middle, Band Concert, Canyon Lake
• HS Auditorium, 7 pm
13th • Goodwin Frazier Elementary, Square
Dancing Grades: Kinder, 1st and 2nd
• Johnson Ranch Elementary, PTA Board
Meeting, 8:15 am
• Hoffmann Lane Elementary, AR Celebration
• Specht Elementary, Field Day for Grades
2nd & 3rd, (AM) and Grades 4th & 5th, (PM)
• Timberwood Park Elementary, Field Day
14th • Comal ISD Board of Trustees ~ Election Day
• Church Hill Middle, CLHS Cheer Golf
(Tentative)
• Smithson Valley High, Junior/Senior Prom
Night, Marriott in San Antonio, 7 pm
16th-20th • National Educational Bosses’ Week
• Church Hill Middle, Book Fair Week
16th • Canyon Lake High, Piano Concert
Jimmy, 6 pm
• Church Hill Middle, Spring Band ConcertAll Bands, Gym, 6:30 pm
• Smithson Valley High, Senior Awards
Night, Auditorium, 6:30 pm
17th • TAKS Retest
• Canyon Lake High, Theatre Showcase, 6 pm
• Comal Education Foundation Jan Heckendorn
Academic Recognition Night,
McKenna Events Center, 6 pm
• Canyon Middle School, Spring Band
Concert, 7 pm
18th • TAKS Retest
• Comal ISD Tech Showcase, at Canyon
High, 6 pm
19th • Spring Branch Middle, Honor Band
Recording
• Church Hill Middle, Motivational
Production Assembly for 7-8th Grades,
Large Gym, 9:45 am
• Mountain Valley Middle, Talent Show
Rehearsal, Cafeteria, 4 pm
• Comal ISD Student Recognition Night, Canyon
High Performing Arts Center, 6 pm
• Timberwood Park Elementary, Alamo Play,
6:45 pm
• Mountain Valley Middle, Spring Choir Concert,
Canyon Lake HS Auditorium, 7 pm
20th • Hoffmann Lane Elementary, Field Day
Grades Kinder – 4th
• Mountain Valley Middle, Talent Show, Cafeteria
• Morningside Elementary, Field Day, 8 am
• Johnson Ranch Elementary, 5th Grade DARE
Graduation, Cafeteria, 8:30 am
• Canyon Lake High, Essentials Academics,
Auditorium, 9:30 am
• Arlon Seay Elementary, 5th Grade Graduation,
6:30 pm
• Canyon Lake High, Choir Pops Concert,
Canyon Lake High, 7 pm
21st • Canyon Lake High, Choir Banquet, 8 am
• Canyon Lake High, Band Contest Auditorium, 9 am
• Mountain Valley Middle, Beginner Band
Contest, CLHS/Schlitterbahn, 11 am
23rd • Timberwood Park Elementary, Awards ~ 1st
Grade, 8:30 am and 2nd Grade, 1:30 pm
24th • Hoffmann Lane Elementary, Field Day for 5th
Grade
• Hoffmann Lane Elementary, 1st Grade Awards,
8:30 am
2nd Grade, 9:45 am and 3rd Grade, 1 pm
• Timberwood Park Elementary, Kinder Graduation,
8:30 am and 3rd Grade Awards, 1:30 pm
• Freiheit Elementary, 5th Grade Talent Show,
Cafeteria, 1 pm
• Comal Academy Graduation, at Canyon Lake
High, 6 pm
25th • Timberwood Park Elementary, 4th Grade Awards,
8:30 am and 5th Grade Graduation, 1:30 pm
• Johnson Ranch Elementary, 3rd Grade Awards,
8 am and 2nd Grade, 1:45 pm
• Hoffmann Lane Elementary, Kinder Completion
Ceremony, 8:30 am and 4th Grade, 1:45 pm
• Canyon Lake High, Athletic Physicals, Canyon
Lake HS, 4 pm
26th • Morningside Elementary, Sock Hop
• Johnson Ranch Elementary, 1st & 4th Grade
Awards, 8 am and Kinder Celebration, 9:30 am
• Comal ISD Board of Trustees Meeting,
Support Services Bldg., 6 pm
27th • Elementary Report Cards will be sent home
with students
End of Nine Weeks
• Comal ISD last day of school ~ Early Release
(1.5 hrs)
• Hoffmann Lane Elementary, 5th Grade Awards,
8:30 am
28th • Comal ISD Graduation Day at Texas State
University Strahan Coliseum in San Marcos
-Canyon High, 9 am
-Smithson Valley High, 1 pm
-Canyon Lake High, 5 pm
30th
• Memorial Day - Holiday
Days, times & locations of events
are subject to change
SVHS chooses cheer squads for next school
year
FFA talent runs in the Acker family
Smithson Valley High has selected its 2011-2012 cheerleaders following tryouts on March 11. The
following girls will cheer on the varsity, JV and freshmen squads next year:
Varsity Cheerleaders:
Front Row: Kelsie Ortega,
Alyssa Neal, Nina Wolf,
Second Row: Kaeleigh
Elmendorf, Amberly Garza,
Austin Coulter, Dacoda
Sanchez, and Briana Galluci
Third Row: Addie Erhardt,
Kim Jordan, Allison Price,
Laura Orth
Fourth Row: Haley Nicola,
Brianna Niestemski, Sierra
Stovall, and Madison Dunn
Not pictured are Sara Summers,
Sara Jane Frick, and Laura
Linneman
JV Cheerleaders:
Front row: Taylor
Greenwood, Meagan Fischer,
Second row: Alyssa
Morales, Kailyn
Willey,Caroline Gado
Third Row: Mollie Herrick,
Kaitlyn Lee, Delanie Moses
Fourth Row: Taylor Hawes,
Gaby Pittman, Madison
Higdon
Not pictured are Emily
Gunter and Courtney
Logsdon
Kandra Acker, a senior at Canyon High, and her brother, Kannon, a seventh-grader at Church Hill
Middle, both had phenomenal seasons showing their livestock at area shows. Both are members of
the Canyon FFA (Future Farmers of America) chapter. Here, Kannon and Kandra are pictured with
one of the trophies they won as Junior and Senior Showmanship winners at the 2011 Comal County
Junior Livestock Show. Kannon won Junior Steer Showmanship as well as the Wilton and Helen
Steubing Champion Steer Showmanship Award, while Kandra won Senior Steer Showmanship.
Kandra also exhibited the Reserve Breed Champion Simmental Steer at the 2011 San Antonio
Livestock Show, the seventh-place Maine-Anjou Steer at the 2011 Houston Livestock Show, and the
second-place AOB steer at the 2011 Star of Texas Livestock Show.
Kannon exhibited the third-place Santa Gertrudis Steer at the 2011 Houston Livestock Show.
Way to go, Kandra and Kannon! Your hard work really paid off!
Freshmen Cheerleaders:
Front row: Sarah
Franklin, Chantlyn Nava,
Taylor Strickland, Alex
Gembarowski
Second row: Marina
Morales, Brittany Potter,
Kendall Byers
Third Row: Haley
DeVilbiss, Elizabeth
Mulkey, Hannah Gallucci,
Kalyn Kurtz,
Fourth row: Whitney
Fox, Karlie Field, and
Lauren Brangers
GREG
CHANDLER
(830) 438-7969
Education Foundation helps with program
that brings television to school buses
Students in RCES School Age Child Care
program have exciting Spirit Week
By Jason Gordon
Comal ISD Communications Dept.
Rebecca Creek Elementary students in the
Comal ISD School Age Child Care (SACC)
program had an exciting time celebrating
SACC Spirit Week April 11-15.
Some of the themes included camouflage
day, wacky socks day, San Antonio Spurs day
and Hawaiian day.
Here, the students are enjoying perhaps the
most fun day of all, as they created their own
personalized tie-dye shirts.
Students used rubber bands to tie their
shirts, and were then able to choose two different colored dyes to bring them to life.
“We’re constantly encouraging all of our
campuses to add activities our students will
enjoy,” said Community Education coordinator
Catherine Robert. “It’s always great to see our
students have fun during our after school program.”
Pictured, is Morgan Davidson proudly holding up her yellow and green tie-dye shirt as
Community Education senior associate Samantha Whitney looks on.
Students in Comal ISD are learning just how much fun a bus ride can be when accompanied by
a NASA rocket launch or a panda and her newborn cub on the Discovery Channel.
The school district now has two Bus-Ed-Safe-TV (BEST) monitors, which are 26-inch LCD
televisions placed securely at the front of the bus.
The BEST monitors are easy to remove and place onto different buses so more Comal ISD
students can experience the new technology.
The Comal Education Foundation paid for one of the monitors through a grant, and executive
director Margaret Tenorio and members of the Foundation board Dan Krueger, Nancy Pappas and
Colinda Grochett recently received a demonstration of exactly how it benefits our children and bus
drivers from transportation director Gus Rodriguez and area supervisor Christina Masterson.
“We started out looking at putting the monitors on the routes with some of the behavior problems,” Masterson said. “Right away, the kids started paying attention to what was on the television
and we had far fewer discipline problems.”
The BEST monitor runs through the radio system, so the sound is heard over six speakers placed
throughout the bus.
Some of the featured programs are from the History Channel, The Learning Channel, NASA
Space Center, the Discovery Channel, and a quiz show channel. Programs also can include school
district curriculum and lessons on bus safety.
“The content is geared toward everybody on the bus,” said Comal ISD driver Violet Syers.
“They would much rather watch the television than get in trouble for not doing what they are supposed to.”
Tenorio was sold pretty quickly when she boarded one of the buses that included a BEST monitor.
“I know for a fact it’s working because my 13-year-old daughter rides a bus to Smithson Valley
Middle School that had the monitor on it,” Tenorio said. “She told me all the kids loved it.”
Krueger, a former 16-year member of the Comal ISD school board, agreed.
“I think it’s an awesome program,” Krueger said. “I used to like to say this when I was on the
school board, anything like this that’s win-win you can’t go wrong with. It benefits the drivers and
it’s also an educational tool. Who knows how many students might be inspired by something they
see on the bus monitor and then head to the library to learn more about it.”
Rodriguez said he would eventually like to have five BEST monitors for buses at each of Comal
ISD’s three high school feeder patterns and Tenorio said she would like to help make that happen.
“We would love to help with the funding if we can, and this would be an excellent opportunity
for PTAs and local businesses to get involved as well,” Tenorio said. “This has the potential to
reach all the students in the district that ride buses and that would be a great thing.”
Czerminski places 3rd in first motocross race
Andrei Czerminski, a 7th-grader at Smithson
Valley Middle School, has been involved in
motocross for about two years. He has learned
from and practiced with a group of men and
boys, and in March, Andrei’s hard work paid off
when he competed in his first race at Cycle
Ranch in Floresville. Andrei came in second in
his very first race, then came in 3rd and took
3rd place overall in his division. He received a
trophy for his 3rd place finish. Andrei was
coached by good friend and retired professional
racer, Tim Taylor. His proud parents are Dr.
Drew and Jeanie Czerminski.
CISD sends hope to Japan
Campuses throughout
Comal ISD raised funds for
victims of the earthquake
and tsunami in Japan in a
drive in April. The district
made one donation to the
American Red Cross at the
end of the drive. Canyon
Middle student Lucy
Zapata’s illustration,
“There is Hope, Japan,”
was used on badges to sell
to CMS faculty for a “jeans
week.” Zapata is pictured
selling a badge to CMS
principal Patti Vlieger.
Community Education A solar science lesson
offerings this summer at HLES
Summer fun and educational classes for kids
will be offered by Comal ISD Community
Education this summer. Classes listed below will
be offered on or near your child’s campus. Be on
the look-out for a flyer in your child’s folder.
Bill Brown Elem. (BBES)
• Art & Science Camp
• Camp Invention
• Karate
• Lego Engineering
• Mad Science Camp
• Spanish
• Tennis
Sheila Pfeffer’s 5th-grade science classes at
Hoffmann Lane Elementary recently completed a
solar science lab. They researched solar cookers
or ovens, and groups were then formed based on
the product they wanted to design and build. In
their groups, students chose a company name,
designed their solar cooker or oven, and then
built their solar cooker or oven. Pizza Hut generously donated pizza boxes for students to use.
Afterwards, students put the solar cookers or
ovens outside with a thermometer and marshmallows. They were amazed to find some of their
solar cookers or ovens reached over 50 degrees
Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit!).
Tips for talking to your teens
Teen dating violence, unfortunately, is a fact of life, but a group of Mountain Valley Middle
School parents learned some of the warning signs recently, as well as tips to talking with their teens.
“Teens are working purely on emotions,” said Vanessa Paulini, children’s program coordinator for
the Comal County Crisis Center. “They don’t think before they do, and we need to help them understand this.”
Paulini told parents, “You have a right to go through their phones. Parents, be vigilant and keep
an eye on what your child is doing.”
She said many of the dangers and unhealthy acts in teenage relationships are taking place over
phone texting.
Paulini listed some of the warning signs of an unhealthy relationship, including:
• Gets angry when you hang out with other friends
• Pressures you to further the relationship
• Swears at you or uses mean language
• Blames you for his/her problems or tells you that it’s your fault that he/she hurt you.
Physical and emotional abuse are two symptoms of unhealthy relationships, she said.
“Spreading negative rumors, or making the person feel guilty for leaving the relationship are two
forms of verbal and emotional abuse,” Paulini noted. “Unfortunately, the threat of suicide is a big one
we seen in teens. That is one of the ways of controlling the relationship.”
She outlined some of the indicators of teen dating violence, including:
• Yelling or threatening
• Name calling
• Obsessive phone calling or texting
• Extreme possessiveness
“Dating violence is not a one-time incident and does not discriminate against age, income, race or
neighborhood,” she said. “It happens in a whole array of environments.”
In fact, one out of every three teens reports experiencing some kind of abuse in their romantic relationships.
Paulini outlined the three phases of dating violence: tension building, explosion, and then
the “honeymoon.”
For teens, a lot of the tension building happens over texting, she said.
The honeymoon phase, when the abuser says, “I’m so sorry,” “I was just mad because someone
made me look bad on Facebook,” etc., starts the cycle over again.
“It is a constant cycle, whether it happens daily, weekly or monthly,” Paulini said. She urged
teenagers to speak up if one of their friends is in an unhealthy relationship.
For parents, open lines of communication are critical, she said, offering some tips in talking with
your teen.
“Keep an open environment,” she said. “When a teen comes to you to tell you something, don’t
overreact. For important topics, you start the talk, and then listen. Give your undivided attention.”
Parents are the key, she said.
“You know your kids,” Paulini said. “You know when something’s bothering them. You need to
talk to them. Start it off with, ‘What’s going on?’ Be the ultimate role model.”
More information is available by calling 830.620.7520.
Specht Elem. (SES)
• Art & Science Camp
• Camp Invention
• Karate
• Mad Science Camp
• Spanish
• Summer Technology Camp
• Tennis
Freiheit Elem. (FES)
• Fine Art
• Karate
• Mad Science
• Spanish
morningside (mES)
• Fine Art
• Art & Science Camp @ Hobby Lobby at
Stone Oak (ages 11-14)
• Computer Camp at Canyon HS (3-6 grade)
(7-8 grade)
• Tennis lessons at Canyon Lake HS and
Smithson Valley MS
Coming soon: Swimming lessons at
Canyon High School
For more info on classes go to: http://comalisd.org/community _education
You can now register on-line and pay with
credit card: http://comalisd.revtrak.net
For class information please call: Charlotte
Muniz, (830) 221-2177
Village at Stone Oak launches national
singing competition – Sing!
Online entries accepted through May 31
Sing! is a national vocal talent competition designed to shine the spotlight on choirs, choruses,
gospel singers, glee clubs and vocal groups throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. The winner will receive a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to participate in a singing, songwriting and recording session with two-time Emmy® award-winner Kevin Briody, as well as receive a $5,000
Developers Diversified Realty MasterCard gift card and a $20,000 donation to the charity of the
winning group’s choice.
Through May 31, groups of three to 25 performers can complete an online entry form and
upload an original audio performance of a song from the approved contest Song List to the Village
at Stone Oak Sing! www.villageatstoneoak.net. Ten groups will be selected via an online popular
vote and Village at Stone will identify two alternates for a total of 12 semifinalists. These semifinalists will perform LIVE at Village at Stone Oak, Oct. 1st and 8th. Each pool of 12 will be narrowed
to three semifinalists by a panel of local judges and audience text voting, followed by another round
of online voting to identify one finalist to represent Village at Stone Oak and compete against 10
other finalists across the country and Puerto Rico. A final online and text vote will determine the
grand-prize-winning group.
“Sing! combines the growing trend of online, viral performances with the thrill of live music to
create an opportunity for groups in our community to showcase their talents,” said Ann Meyer,
General Manager for Village at Stone Oak. “With the support of Kevin Briody, we are thrilled to
launch Sing! and promote the positive impact music has in our lives. And who knows, we may provide a ‘big break’ to a talented, undiscovered group!”
For information and tips about how to upload a winning audio entry, or for further details about
the contest and Kevin Briody, please visit 2011Sing.com.
About Developers Diversified Realty
Village at Stone Oak is owned by Developers Diversified, which owns and manages approximately 570 retail operating and development properties in 41 states, Brazil, Canada and Puerto
Rico. Totaling approximately 132 million square feet, the company’s shopping center portfolio features open-air, value-oriented neighborhood and community centers, mixed-use centers and lifestyle
centers located in prime markets with stable populations and high growth potential. Developers
Diversified is the largest landlord in Puerto Rico and owns a premier portfolio of regional malls primarily clustered around Sao Paulo, Brazil. Developers Diversified is a self-administered and selfmanaged REIT operating as a fully integrated real estate company.
About Kevin Briody
A two-time Emmy® award winner, Kevin Briody is an internationally recognized singer and
songwriter who has shared the stage with talented artists ranging from Art Garfunkel to Aimee
Mann. In 2008, he took home his first Emmy for Best Original Song with “Little Starr”—a tune that
also earned him a BMI Film & Television Award. His 2009 song “We All Fall Down” earned him a
second Emmy in the Best Original Song category that same year.
VIP Gymnastics team finishes season strong
VIP Gymnastics’ Level 7 Team recently competed in the Texas State Competition on April 2 and 3.
The girls competed at Texas Women’s University in Denton against top gymnasts from around the state.
The VIP Optional Level 7 team consists of Kendall Sanders, Megan Mann, Colleen Clancy, and Rachel
Deardurff. Girls range in age from 10-12 years and compete against their respective age groups.
Top awards from the state competition include:
Kendall - 9.5 Beam 8th, 37.70 All-around 7th
Megan - 9.55 Bars 4th, 37.225 All-around 7th
Colleen - 9.55 Floor 3rd, 9.475 Beam, 36.675 All-around 8th
Rachel - 9.525 Bars 3rd, 36.575 All-around 14th
The Level 7 Team placed 10th in the Small Man team division
out of 23 other teams from Texas. Optional competition season
begins in January and runs through April. Previous competitions
from this season include: Tiger Classic in Austin, Metroplex
Invitational in Fort Worth, Heart of Texas Invitational in Cedar Park,
Platinum Classic in Taylor, and the Alamo Classic in San Antonio.
These young ladies will now begin training for advancement
into Level 8. They work out from 17 - 20 hours per week perfecting their skills and are coached by Casey and Angela Boice.
VIP Gymnastics is located on Rainbow Dr., right off of Hwy. 46
near Domino’s/Urgent Care and is celebrating its first year in its
new facility.
Megan Mann
Colleen Clancy
SACC Superhero Summer
Lots of fun activities are planned this summer as SACC (School Age Child Care) celebrates superheroes past and present.
Each Superhero Week will incorporate various topics such as
“Creatures of the Air” for Batman week, “The Seven World Wonders” for Wonder Woman Week,
and, “Earth and Nature” during Captain Planet’s Week.
SWIM & FIELD TRIPS
Along with swimming twice a week, this summer’s field trips include trips to
Splashtown, Fiesta Texas, ZDT’s Amusement Center, bowling, Amazing Jump, and a Silver Stars basketball game.
ON-SITE ACTIVITIES
Throughout the summer, sites will combine for events that include various group activities and special guests like magician Richard
Blake, The Morris Brothers Comedy & Music Show, and, returning favorite - ventriloquist Dennis Lee & Friends.
All this for $100 a week per child. Weekly tuition includes all trips and two snacks a day.
Summer sites - Bill Brown Elem., Freiheit Elem., Morningside Elem., Specht Elem. For more info. or to enroll,
call Cindy Gore, (830) 221-2104 or Elissa Pluta, (830) 221-2070
Kendall Sanders
Rachel Deardurff
J&R
Gymnastics
Summer Camps
Lil’ Cheer Camp
June 6-10 from 9 am-noon, ages 3-7
Aug. 1-5 from 9 am-noon, ages 3-7
Wipe Out Camp
June 6-10 from 1-5 pm, ages 5-12
House of Disney
June 13-17 from 9 am-noon, ages 3-7
Adventure Island
June 20-24 from 1-5 pm, ages 5-12
Tumble Camp
July 11-15 from 1-5 pm, ages 7+
Dr. Seuss
July 18-22 from 9 am-noon, ages 3-7
X-TREME SPORTS WEEK
July 25-29 from 1-5 pm, ages 5-12
All Camps at NEW BRAUNFELS J&R
Gymnastics location only.
(830) 606-0375
1437 S. Walnut, New Braunfels
www.jandrgymnastics.com
Top 10 reasons why it Saturday Discovery
costs more to get your Camps
Heritage Museum of the
pet groomed than
Texas Hill Country
your own hair cut
By Patty Gehrig
Professional pet stylist
Happy Tails Pet Grooming
10. Your hairdresser doesn’t wash and clean your
rear end.
9. You don’t go for 8 weeks without washing or
brushing your hair.
8. Your hairdresser doesn’t have to give you a
sanitary trim.
7. Your hairdresser doesn’t have to clean your ears.
6. Your hairdresser doesn’t have to remove the
goop from your eyes.
5. You sit still for your hairdresser.
4. Your haircut doesn’t include a manicure or
pedicure.
3. Your hairdresser only washes and cuts the
hair on your head.
2. You don’t bite or scratch your hairdresser.
1. The likelihood of you having an accident on
the hairdresser is pretty slim.
Warrior Wromp at
the Texas Ski Ranch,
May 14 and 15
Preparations are under way for a new, familyfriendly obstacle-run event at the Texas Ski
Ranch in New Braunfels. Everyone in the family
can have a great time participating in this event.
There will be the standard course (~2.5 miles) a
short course (~1.25 miles), and even a course for
the littlest athletes (6 and under).
The course will wromp around the Texas Ski
Ranch property taking advantage of some of the
old motocross track, the ‘Sphere Hill,’ water
obstacles, some climbing, balance challenges,
mud, and FIRE (weather permitting)! Proceeds
from the race will benefit the Wounded Warrior
Disabled Sports Project.
Get complete info at www.warriorwromp.com
Join us for a Saturday of fun and learn about
life of long ago in the Texas Hill Country. Our
two, three-hour programs will be given in June
and repeated in July. The dates are:
June 18 & July 16 Dinosaurs and Fossils
June 25 & July 23 Frontier Life
Dinosaurs and Fossils
We will take a guided tour of the dinosaur
tracks and find out how we know so much about
them just from the tracks they left. We will learn
the names of these huge animals that roamed our
area millions of years ago. We will learn about
the fossils that are found in our area and their
names. We will even go on a fossil hunt!
Frontier Life
We will find out about how people lived in
this area 100 years ago and how difficult their
lives were. Grandmother Sycamore will be here
to tell us about how these people used the plants
they found for food and medicine. She will tell
us stories about how children lived and went to
school.
These programs are designed for students in
the second through fifth grade and are aged 7
through 11 years. The program will be held on
the museum grounds and the hours will be 9 a.m.
to 12 noon.
Download a registration form from our web
site: theheritagemuseum.com or call the museum
office at 830-899-4542 and we will mail one to
you. Complete the registration and mail it to us
along with the $10 registration fee. The necessary
permission and health information will then be
mailed to you and they are to be returned with the
tuition two weeks before the registered camp day.
The museum is located at 4831 FM 2673 at
Canyon Lake, between Sattler and Startzville.
Studio 46 Fitness
Saturday, March 14th
10:30 am-1 pm
There will be an outdoor Zumba
class, kickboxing class, DJ, food,
drinks and drawings for prizes to
help participants get started on
their fitness goals. Come and see
what we have to offer.
Tax Credits for Homebuyers are Still Available!
If I told you that you could get a home loan at an equivalent 3% Fixed Interest Rate on a 30 year
note, would you be interested? Most people would.
Great News! There is a State/Federal Yearly Recurring Tax Credit of up to $2000 per year! It is the
Mortgage Credit Certificate Program, also known as MCC. And it is very easy to qualify for!
The $166 per month savings it delivers on a $135,000 loan @ 5% interest rate gives you the equivalent
savings of having a 3% interest rate! Not kidding! And you receive the benefit year after year, with
very little reduction.
How do you qualify for this great deal?
• You must not have owned a home in 3 years, unless you are a Veteran
• Maximum Income Limit of $58,600 for a Family of 2 or less
• Maximum Income Limit of $67,390 for a Family of 3 or more
• Purchase your Primary home with a price of $299,250 or less
• These are the current Limits for Comal & Bexar County
Not only will it give you up to $2000 per year, but it will also do the following:
• Increase your Home-Buying Power by $15,000 to $20,000
• Make it much easier for you to qualify for a Home Loan
Many people easily qualify for this credit. Enlisted Military, Teachers, Nurses, Police Officers,
Firefighters, Self Employed business owners come to mind.
Can it really be that easy? Yes! We do dozens of these programs every year! Then why do you ask,
have we never heard of it? Most Lenders and Realtors are not aware the program exists, or they have
negative misconceptions about the MCC Program that are just not true. Here are the facts. It will not
hold up your loan, there are no big pitfalls and no dangerous catches for most applicants.
For all the official details, go to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs official
website at: www.tdhca.state.tx.us/homeownership/fthb/mort_cred_certificate.htm
Do something good for your family, check this out! To find out more about this great program,
contact a qualified lender.
Annually Recurring tax Credit
Available now!
What is it ?
A Direct IRS credit / refund of up to $2000 per
year to assist homebuyers !
How Does it Work?
• A Direct Tax Credit or Refund off of your
Federal Income Tax
• The State of Texas and the Federal Government
administer this program
• This is not a deduction! It is a dollar for dollar
credit/refund!
Advantages
• Increases your Buying Power by as much as
$15,000
• Allows you to more easily qualify for a home
• May allow you to qualify for a lower interest
rate loan
How do I Qualify for a Mortgage Credit
Certificate?
• Purchase a home as your primary residence
• Income Guidelines listed below
• * You do not have to be a First Time Homebuyer
for Harris, Galveston & Brazoria Counties!
Who is Eligible?
Primary Homebuyers who have not owned a
home in 3 years or Veterans.
Income Limits - Inquire for Updated Limits
County
1 –2 Person Household
BEXAR
$76,560
COMAL
$76,560
3+ Person Household
$89,320
$89,320
All Texas Counties are Eligible – Inquire
How do I Apply?
Network Funding can provide you with the mortgage Credit Certificate Program along with your
Home Loan. Full eligibility requirements will be provided on request. We will assist you in completing
all the necessary applications. We provide a full range of Mortgage Programs to fit every need. The
Mortgage Credit Certificate may not be available with all programs. *Exclusion areas apply, please
inquire. www.mybignewhouse.com
Brian Swiedom
~ Branch Manager
NMLS#211081
Office (832) 455-6263
Email: [email protected]
www.bignewhouse.com
2075-B Fm 2673| Canyon Lake, texas 78133 | www.networkfundingusa.com
May 2011 Breakfast/Lunch Menus
ELEMENTARY MENUS
may 2-6
mon
B: Bagel with Cream Cheese and Bacon, Juice,
Fresh Fruit
L: Steak Fingers or Turkey Sub, Tator Tots,
Carrot & Celery Sticks, Diced Pears
B: Yogurt Parfait, Cereal and Toast
L: Mexican Beef, Baked Potato or Potato
Wedges, Broccoli or Sweet Corn, Santa Fe Rice,
Cheese Sauce
tuE
B: Sunny Breakfast Taco, Juice, and Fresh Fruit
L: Chalupa with Trimmings, Hotdog, Spanish
Rice, Corn, Diced Peaches
tuE
B: Pancakes, Cereal and Toast
L: Honey BBQ Chicken, Potato Salad, Corn on
the Cob, Seasoned Carrots, Bread stick
WEd
B: Cinnamon Raisin Biscuit, Juice, Fresh Fruit
L: Chicken Nuggets, Grilled Cheese & Soup,
Steamed Carrots, Rosy Applesauce
WEd
B: Biscuit with Sausage, Cereal and Toast
L: Cheeseburger Mac, Green Beans, WW Roll
tHu
tHu
B: French Toast Sticks, Juice, Fresh Fruit
L: Hamburger or Chicken Burger, Burger
Toppings, Potato Smiles, Diced Pears
B: Oatmeal, Cereal and Toast
L: Beef & Bean Chili, Golden Corn, Shredded
Lettuce, Diced Tomatoes, Cornbread
FRi
FRi
B: Chicken Biscuit, Juice, Fresh Fruit
L: Sausage or Cheese Pizza, Fish Sandwich,
Fresh Garden Salad, Fruit Cocktail
B: Toasted Ham and Cheese, Cereal and Toast
L: Steak Fingers, Mashed Potatoes, Stewed
Tomatoes & Zucchini, Peas, Gravy
may 9-13
mon
tuE
WEd
may 9-13
mon
B: Danimals Yogurt with Toast, Juice, and Fresh
Fruit
L: BBQ Chicken, Mini Corn Dogs, Baked Beans,
Mixed Veg, Side Salad, Rosy Pears
tuE
B: Pancake on a Stick, Cereal and Toast
L: Spicy Chicken Patty Melt, Green Beans, Sweet
Corn, Mixed Green Salad
WEd
B: Breakfast Pizza Bagel, Juice, Fresh Fruit
L: Chicken Strips, Ham & Cheese Sub, Biscuit
with Honey, Steamed Broccoli & Cheese Sauce,
Mandarin Oranges
B: Scalloped Potatoes with Sausage, Cereal and
Toast
L: Baked Chicken, Rice Pilaf, Stewed Tomatoes
& Zucchini, Tossed Salad, WW Roll
tHu
B: Breakfast Tacos, Cereal and Toast
L: Cheese Ravioli, Red Marinara Sauce,
Shredded Mozzarella, Carrots and Corn, Tossed
Salad and Dressing
FRi
B: Cinnamon Roll, Cereal and Toast
L: Chicken Fried Steak, Whipped Potatoes,
Cream Gravy, Seasoned Spinach, Tossed Salad
tHu
B: Steak Biscuit, Juice, Fresh Fruit
L: Cheeseburger or Chicken Burger, Burger
Toppings, Seasoned Fries, Fruit Cocktail
FRi
B: Cinnamon Roll, Juice, and Fresh Fruit
L: Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza, Fish Treasures
Fresh Celery and Carrot Sticks with Dressing,
Diced Peaches
tuE
WEd
B: Breakfast Taco with Salsa, Juice, and Fresh
Fruit
L: Corn Dog or Enchiladas, Spanish Rice, Sweet
Yellow Corn, Banana with Strawberry Glaze
B: Homemade Kolache, Juice, Fresh Fruit
L: Popcorn Chicken or Steak Fingers, Mac and
Cheese, California Mixed Veg., Fresh Baked Roll,
Rosy Applesauce
tHu
B: Ham and Cheese Biscuit, Juice, Fresh Fruit
L: Hamburger or Chicken Burger, Burger
Toppings, Potato Smiles, Chilled Peaches
FRi
B: Fresh Oatmeal, Toast, Juice, and Fresh Fruit
L: Sausage or Cheese Pizza, Fish Sandwich,
Fresh Garden Salad, Fruit Cocktail
may 23-27
mon
B: Yogurt Parfait with Graham Crackers, Juice,
Fresh Fruit
L: Ham & Cheese Wrap, Steak Fingers, Whipped
Potatoes & Gravy, Sweet Green Peas, Mandarin
Oranges
tuE
WEd
B: Scrambled Eggs with Ham & Biscuit, Cereal
and Toast
L: Meat Sauce with Spaghetti or Rotini Pasta,
Seasoned Mixed Veg, Tossed Salad, Bread Stick
B: Pancake on a Stick, Juice, and Fresh Fruit
L: Beef Taco with Taco Trimmings, Chicken
Caesar Salad, Spanish Rice, Pinto Beans,
Pineapple Tidbits
may 16-20
mon
B: Funnel Cake, Juice, and Fresh Fruit
L: Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Bread Stick,
Turkey & Cheese Wrap, Seasoned Green Beans,
Pears
SECONDARY MENUS
may 2-6
mon
may 16-20
mon
B: Breakfast Sausage Pizza Bagel, Cereal and
Toast
L: Chicken Nuggets, Mac & Cheese, Seasoned
Green Beans, WW Roll, Tossed Salad
tuE
B: Sausage and Cheese Biscuit, Cereal and Toast
L: Nacho Bowl, Spanish Rice, Refried Beans,
Cinnamon Bread Stick
WEd
B: Breakfast Tacos, Cereal and Toast
L: Herb Roasted Chicken with Gravy, Whipped
Potatoes, Fresh Glazed Carrots, Tossed Salad,
WW Roll
tHu
B: Cheesy Scramble Eggs, Cereal and Toast
L: Spicy Chicken Parmesan, Broccoli, Side Salad
FRi
B: Cinnamon Raisin Biscuit, Sausage Link,
Cereal and Toast
L: Steak Fingers, Whipped Potatoes, Green
Beans, Salad, WW Roll, Cream Gravy.
may 23-27
mon
B: French Toast Sticks, Cereal and Toast
L: Sweet and Sour Popcorn Chicken, Oriental
Fried Rice, Winter Blend Veggies
tuE
B: Ham, Cheese & Egg Biscuit, Cereal and Toast
L: Beef Stroganoff over noodles with WW Roll,
Squash & Zucchini, Sweet Corn
WEd
B: Fruit Muffin with Sausage Link, Juice, Fresh
Fruit
L: Bean Burrito or Chef Salad, Steamed Zucchini
and Squash, Broccoli, Fruit Cocktail
B: Home Made Kolaches, Cereal and Toast
L: Baked Chicken with Mashed Potatoes,
Broccoli Cuts and Biscuit
tHu
B: Danimals Yogurt with Toast, Juice, Fresh Fruit
L: Chicken Sticks, Cheeseburger Mac, Seasoned
Breen Beans, Fresh Baked Roll, Applesauce
B: Breakfast Chicken Patty with Biscuit, Cereal
and Toast
L: Two Beef Tacos, Pinto Beans, Spanish Rice
FRi
B: Bagel with Cream Cheese and Bacon, Cereal
and Toast
L: Chicken Fried Steak, Seasoned Potato Wedges,
Green Beans, Gravy, WW Roll
tHu
B: Cinnamon Toast with Sausage Patty, Juice,
Fresh Fruit
L: Cheeseburger or Chicken Burger, Burger
Toppings, Seasoned Fries, Apricot & Applesauce
FRi
B: Scrambled Eggs with Toast, Juice, Fresh Fruit
L: Pepperoni or Cheese Pizza, Fish Treasures,
Fresh Broccoli Florets, Pineapple Tidbits

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