School Bell Times summer 2011
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School Bell Times summer 2011
2009 SummerFALL 2011 A quarterly news magazine since 1982 for residents of the East Central Independent School District 2 Summa Cum Laude graduates are Katharine Aten, Caitlin Bagwell, Lauren Cooper, Brittany Covert, Taylor Doege, Garrett Grams, Jocelyn Jaksik, Jenna Javior, Crystal Kowalik, Alyssa Lazzeroni, Raquel Ledesma, Maribel Miranda, Abigail Morales, Jared Pieniazek, Victoria Plate, Tyler Pruski, Maria Rivera, Nicholas Walker. Photo by Sherri Padalecki Cum Laude graduates have achieved a grade average of 90-94. Daniel Alvarez, III, Frank Aniol, Jr., Marissa Bauman, Jonathan Becerra, Jessica Berry, Holden Black, Lindsey Boren, Zachary Brown, Ariadna Camarillo, Brandyn Campos, Marissa Carlisle, Joshua Castillo, Amy Castleman, Catherine Cedotal, Lauren Chacon, Nicholas Christy, Eric Cruz, Marlon Davis, Haley Dietrich, Holly Dreschel, Carrie Duque, Natalie Earthman Barry, Steve Ellison, Jr., Samantha Estrada, Bianca Eureste, Emmanuel Fernandez, Tony Galloway, III, Celiciah Garcia, Julio Garcia, Isabella Garza, Matthew Gonzales, Mariana Grajeda, Heather Gregory, Crystian Hernandez, Matthew Hernandez, Levi Hevner, Samuel Hines, Marcie Horner, Taylor Jones, Marissa Kalinoski, Danielle Kelly, Natasha Klaus, Joshua Knowles, Dillon Kruse, Armando Lares, Bryan Lucio, Amanda Manka, Bettie Martinez, Michael McGarity, Michael Moczygemba, II, Saby Montalvo, Gerard Mora, Jr., Deanna Myers, Carmen Paniagua, Miguel Perez, Kacey Phillips, Troy Pieniazek, Brandi Piper, Tiffany Pitts, Douglas Plate, Justin Puente, Leila Puga, Kevin Rada, Jacob Reyes, Brittany Reynolds, Colin Riley, Lee Ann Rollf, Tanner Scheel, Lauren Sczepanik, Zacheriah Sendejo, Shane Swientek, Kristie Tarin, Shelbie Thames, Colt Tillman, Marina Triana, Ashley Urteaga, Maria Vaca, Zachary Williams. Total Senior Scholarships $4,459,940 million School Board/TAKS/Construction 3 Administration and Awards 4 Retirees/Service Awards 5-7 Awards for Excellence 8-9 For Parents - News to Use 10 Community Involvement 11 Announcements/Alumni 12 Noteworthy News Outstanding Participant in the 2011 National Achievement Program - Marlon Davis, National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar Patrick Feeney, Outstanding Senior Girl Katharine Aten, Outstanding Senior Boy Jared Pieniazek, Perfect Attendance K-12 Brittany Covert. Some households outside ECISD boundaries receive this newsletter as a result of zip codes/postal routes crossing district lines. It is less expensive to mail to an entire postal route than to exclude homes. Thank You. 6634 New Sulphur Springs Rd. San Antonio, TX 78263 www.ecisd.net 210 /648-7861 East Central Independent School District Magna Cum Laude graduates have achieved a grade average of 95-99. Jenavie Aguilar, Andrea Alvarez, Andrew Benavides, Jonathan Blacketer, Jordan Davis, Patrick Feeney, Naomi Galarza, Sara Garza, Thomas Garza, Arturo Guzman, Mario Hernandez, Kyrsten Johnson, Shayne Joy, Heather Kosub, Kate Kramer, Cody Lane, Caitlyn Lyssy, Francisco Martinez, Shannon Mata, Apolo Mendez, Samantha Mendoza, Emily Moravits, Gladys Nunez, Amanda Perales, Sean Potter, Veronica Raygoza, Lauren Reed, Joseph Richardson, Jr., David Rodriguez, Solomon Salazar, Jesse Sanchez, Simon Sanchez, Cody Sanders, Kayla Schul, Edwardo Valdez, Regina Villafranca, Jose Villarreal, Taylor Wallis, Dionecia Warr, Nicole Zigmond. I NSIDE THIS ISSUE: POSTAL CUSTOMER **ECR WSS** San Antonio, TX Permit No. 244 PAID NON-PROFIT U.S. POSTAGE School Board/TAKS/Construction Thank you, East Central Community, for our new High School! School Board President Steve Bryant Photo by Marguerite Lowak STAAR Will Replace TAKS in 2011-12 The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, or STAAR, will replace the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) for students in grades three through 11 beginning in the 2011-12 school year. A report from the Texas Education Agency states that “STAAR will be a more unified, comprehensive assessment program that will incorporate more rigorous college and career readiness standards.” Key changes in STAAR include: • Assessments in most grades and subjects will be longer, and overall test difficulty will be increased by including more rigorous items. • The rigor will be increased by measuring skills at a greater depth and level of complexity. This will help better evaluate the academic growth of higher-achieving students. • Students will be asked to write more on the STAAR assessment – both an expository essay and a narrative. • Students will be required to finish each test in four hours or less. TEA says this practice will better align Texas testing practices with other timed state and national college entrance and AP exams. • TEA is also expanding the current dyslexia accommodations to include students in high school. • In the high school, students will take 12 end-of-course exams – three in English, math, science and social studies. A student will have to earn a passing average in each subject area to receive a diploma. The STAAR end-of-course exams will be phased in with ninth-graders in the 2011-12 school year. • Eighth graders enrolled in high school courses with End-of-Course requirements, such as Algebra I, will take EOC assessments along with eighth grade assessments. As students complete this final round of TAKS tests, East Central is focused on our vision to provide an exceptional academic and learning environment for students. Our East Central district office and campuses are committed to keeping you informed of new information as it is released. It has never been more critical that schools and parents work together for student success. See TAKS Retesting Calendar for Summer on page 8 2 ECDC staff celebrated National Library Week dressed up as their favorite children’s book character. They went from Raggedy Ann to all the characters in Brown Bear, Brown Bear. The staff was showing the students that it’s fun to read. Photo by Bernadette Gillespie A new author, Sandy Trevizo, visited Harmony with the characters of her books, Kyla and Carlos. She donated three books to the Harmony library. They will be sold at HEB. Photo by Kenda Montez Administration and Awards Message from Gary Patterson, ECISD Superintendent of Schools Superintendent’s Students of the Months September thru April received recognition and a medal at the end-of-year awards ceremony. Photo by Mary Ray Success/ Failure/ Perseverance Success. The conclusion of the 2010/11 school year brings with it many reasons to celebrate. East Central graduated a record number of students on June 4th, 626 seniors leaving to make an impact on our world. In March, we celebrated the dedication of our new high school, completed on time and millions under budget. The district received our TAKS results the last week of May and we continue to improve and move forward with our student academic success. There will always be areas where improvement may be needed, but the district did very well this year overall. TAKS is going away and will be replaced with a new testing system next year. Our extra curricular activities had an exceptional year. Band, football, volleyball, basketball, softball, baseball, track, FFA, Choir, and Skills USA teams all advanced into the playoffs or advanced past district and regional competition. It has been a great year for our students and their coaches/ directors. Failure. The failure of our legislature to address the school finance system has made for a most difficult and frustrating Spring. As I write this article, a Special session is underway to attempt to vote out a school finance bill. By the time you read this, a bill should be adopted. The framework is in place for a vote as this article goes to print, and it’s all bad news. If adopted in its current form, East Central will lose approximately 6 million dollars over the next two years compared to current funding levels. Furthermore, the State did nothing to address the way schools are currently financed, which led to the current crisis. We fear that if the structure of funding is not changed, we will be dealing with this issue next session as well. The District has made reductions to prepare for this situation, but there is no way to lose that kind of money and not have a significant impact on the daily operations of the school system. Perseverance. Regardless of the State budget crisis, the new testing system or tough economic times, East Central will excel as it always has due to the character of the students, staff, parents and community. Thank you all for everything you have done to make this school year a success. We hope you enjoy a wonderful summer and look forward to another great school year in 11/12! Gold and Silver to ECHS Band Students The following ECHS band students received medals at the State UIL Solo and Ensemble competition: Gold Medal Solo -Juan Aguirre; Gold Medal Ensembles- Kevin Kozowyk, Brett Schneider, Joseph Flores, Katy Snider, Patrick Feeney, Mario Herrera, Coby Moreno, Adrian Munoz, Kyle Sievers and Devon Williams; Silver Medal Solos - Joseph Mora, Jennifer Villarreal, Lauren Brians, Mycaela Simmang, Jacob Welch and Chris Sanchez. Band director is James Snider. Visual Arts Scholastic Event ECHS art students competed at the State Visual Art Scholastic Event. Freshman, Joshua Manuel received an award of Excellence for his self-portrait. Senior, David Rodriguez and Junior, Shelby Criswell were honored in a ceremony with Superior state medals and perfect scores for their artwork. Shelby received two superior medals, a scholarship award, and a Gold Seal medallion, the highest award a high school artist can receive. Shelby also received one of 8 Division 1 scholarships for an artwork she created on-site at the event. The students’ art teachers are Mary Hierholzer, Rebecca Kunz and Tim McMeans. 3 Superintendent’s Students of the Month Each month one student from each campus is recognized as Superintendent’s Student of the Month. Criteria for selection are academic performance, attendance, citizenship and community and school service. Each month one student from each East Central ISD campus is recognized as Superintendent’s Student of the Month. Criteria for selection are academic performance, attendance, citizenship and community and school service. Students selected to be Superintendent’s Student of the Month for January, 2011 are: ECDC - Micheal White; Harmony Elementary - Cheyenne Bazan; Highland Forest Elementary - Alfonso Melendez; John Glenn Elementary - Mark Anthony Moreno - Pecan Valley Elementary - Jonah Esquivel; Sinclair Elementary - Rosa Miramon; Oak Crest Intermediate - Jason Gutierrez; Salado Intermediate - Ronde’Ja Washington; E.C. Heritage Middle School - Travis Hamilton; E.C. Legacy Middle School - Mauricio Bailey; ECHS- Lauren Ware. Students selected to be Superintendent’s Student of the Month for February are: ECDC - Julianna Alvarado; Harmony Elementary - Elora Garcia; Highland Forest Elementary - Alexandra Ruiz; John Glenn Elementary - Jayden Lukasik; Pecan Valley Elementary - Alyssa Gutierrez; Sinclair Elementary - Chloe Canales; Oak Crest Intermediate - Amie Ramirez; Salado Intermediate - Luke Colby; E.C. Heritage Middle School - Toby Torres; E.C. Legacy Middle School - Fabian Salas; ECHS - Brandon Barborka. Students selected to be Superintendent’s Student of the Month for March are: ECDC - Sergio Peña; Harmony Elementary - Nayeli Arizpe; Highland Forest Elementary - Erin Arcos; John Glenn Elementary Abigail Sanchez; Pecan Valley Elementary - Jacqueline Olvera; Sinclair Elementary - Hailey Cervantes; Oak Crest Intermediate - Jordon Wiley; Salado Intermediate - Starr Segura; E.C. Heritage Middle School - Lindsey Lubianski; E.C. Legacy Middle School Jesus Hernandez; ECHS - Michael Moczygemba Students selected to be Superintendent’s Student of the Month for April are: ECDC - Catalina Mandujano; Harmony Elementary - Ryan Decena; Highland Forest Elementary - Lottie Howard; John Glenn Elementary - Caleb Ramirez; Pecan Valley Elementary - Brenda Botello; Sinclair Elementary - Abigail Vernon; Oak Crest Intermediate - Madison Brock; Salado Intermediate - Felicia Jefferson; E.C. Heritage Middle School - Briana Delgado; E.C. Legacy Middle School - Marissa Marmolejo; ECHS - Shelby Criswell. Tune in to the Superintendent’s monthly podcast at www.ecisd.net. Retirees and Service Awards ECISD 2011 Retirees (represent 559 years of service to ECISD) Photos taken by Marguerite Lowak at the May school board meeting RETIREES 2011 Mary Helen Baerman, Rickie Baker, Dora Becerra, Susan Beatty, Jeanie Bradley, Patricia Burkhardt, Gail Danforth, Justino Delgado, Eunice Bankord-DeSiato, Janice DuBay, Catherine Halbardier, Willie Gaines, Roberto Garza, Rona Halbreich, Steve Hankins, Jeanne Hice, Ronnie Ibrom, Ralph Jacoby, Michael Jones, Robert Kosub, Monty McMillan, Luisa Naumann, Ruby Orise, Beth Pape, Irene Pena, Montine Pilcher, Annette Potthoff, Katherine Preiss, Virginia Richardson, Barbara Ristow, Francisco Rodriguez, Thelma Rodriguez, Lynn Stewart, Diana Strickland, Deborah Woodward. Service Awards 20 Years - Ludivina Alvarado, Velma Alvarez, Margaret Bass, Sharrie Delgado, Eunice DeSiato, Brenda Eddie, Ellie Factor, Willie Gaines, Darlene Gorhum, Michele Hanson, Cynthia Johnson, Cheri Kosub, Gail McQueen, Theo Mihalski, Barbara Mills, Joan M. Milner, Linda Ramon, Nancy Schick, Fayerene Smith, Scott Soden, Lynn Stewart, Rebecca Talamantez, Damon Trainer, Penny Turknett, Sharon Tutt. 25 Years - Omar Bishop, Patricia Burkhardt, Beverly Castillo, Helen Craig, Patricia Craig, Carol Hester, Katherine Mead, Isabel Nunez, Doris Padalecki. Thirty Years - Oralia Castillo, Debra Grams, Robert Hadaway, Carol Lerich, Martha Paiz, Annette Potthoff, Sylvia Rix, Mary Salinas Forty Years - Sylvia Blanco Service Awards for 5-40 years totaled 2,225 years of service to ECISD 4 Awards for Excellence ECHS AcademicAchievement Awards Angel Abalos, Arica Aguirre, Luis Alvarez, Aurelia Asebedo, Katharine Aten, John Baker, Detrick Banks, Brenda Batres, Michelle Behrends, Victoria Belmares, Andrew Benavides, Katheryn Bernal, Kyle Brown, Kathryn Burgess, Matthew Calvert, Isabel Casillas, Deborah Castellano, Darrian Chase, Meghan Collier, Adley Contreras, Elia Cornejo, Cheyenne Cottingham, Brittany Covert, Brittany Craft, Michael Cruz, Eric Cruz, James Culler, Marlon Davis, Kaci Davis, Marvin Davis, Michael Dear, Matthew DeLeon, Chrystallynne Donahoe, Maisha Dramiga, Carrie Duque, Tara Esquivel, Christopher Feeney, Patrick Feeney, Joseph Finch, Yadira Flores, Frank Flores, Ameriz Gamez, Marissa Garcia, Karyssa Garza, Garrett Gee, Stephenie Geistweidt, Matthew Gonzales, Sam Gonzales, Zachary Gorhum, Garrett Grams, Shelby Hall, Elijah Hernandez, Crystian Hernandez, Jose Hernandez, Matthew Hernandez, Arnulfo Hernandez, Symone Hogan, Dustin Holloway, Kaylon Hopkins, Sadie Mae Hudler, Albert Jimenez, Julia Johnson, Christina Jones, Brady Jones, Christopher Keller, Kristin Kesinger, Natasha Klaus, Samantha Kline, Heather Kosub, Katrina Lagesse, Allison Lamm, Oziel Lara, Alyssa Lazzeroni, Jordan Lemons, Jose Luna, Melissa Luna , Christopher Lynn, Joshua Manuel, Adriana Marentes, Valerie Martinez, Alexandria Martinez, Valerie Martinez, Deanna Martini, Donald McClure, Miranda Medellin, Maria Medrano, Alexandra Melendez, Georgina Mendoza, Samantha Mendoza, Maribel Miranda, Michel Moczygemba, Christopher Monroe, Andrew Montalvo, Faith Moore, Joseph Mora, Gerard Mora, Colby Moreno, Michelle Morrison, Bianca Nuckols, Valeria Nunn, Dylan Olson, Darion Ott, Ariel Palomo, Carmen Paniagua, Melanie Pena, Bobbi Pena, Victoria Plate, Taylor Pope, Lavone Price, MacNeal Price, Tyler Pruski, Ashley Rodriguez, Kimberlyn Rodriguez, Anna Rodriguez, Lee Ann Rollf, Karen Salazar, Pedro Salazar, Trenten Schmidt, Kristen Sendemer, Quinten Serna, Erika Soria, Zachary Stuart, Aaron Tapia, Karla Tapia, Laura Tellez, Erica Thompson, Alexandria Trevino, Jeffrey Trigg, Carl Turner, Megan Vanderknaap, Sydney Vaughan, Alexis Wagner, Lauren Ware, Deeanna Washington, Kirsten Wiatre, Karina Williams, Elizabeth Woodbury. State Track The following athletes competed in the 2011 UIL State Track & Field Meet in Austin: Kyle Padalecki - Pole Vault; 800 Meter Relay: Nick Coleman, Chris Armstrong, Matt Coleman, Austin Jupe; 110 M HH - Chris Armstrong; 400 M - Aaron Spann; 1600 Meter Relay: Aaron Spann, Matt Coleman, Nick Coleman, Chris Armstrong - won silver medals in the 5A Boys UIL State Track and Field Championships. Photo by Stephanie Jupe. FFA Hit the Road Judging East Central has hit the road judging and has found success at Texas State University. They traveled three teams to the Texas State Contest. The Livestock Judging Team was 5th placeHolden Black -11th, Haily Marshall -15th, Frank Aniol, Ty Baird, Kaylee Reed, Jessica Berry, and Zachary Williams. The Poultry Evalution Team - was 2nd place Kyle Brown - 45th, Jared Pieniazek -11th, Evan Pieniazek - 6th, Bethany Mihalec, Emeleigh Geistweidt, and Stephenie Geistweidt. The Ag Sales Team was 11th place - Shelbie Thames - 13th, Heather Kosub and Alexis Wagner. The collective performance of the FFA earned the Chapter a $1000 scholarship to Texas State as the sweepstakes winner. The Scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior that is attending Texas State in the fall, as an ag major. The FFA was at Tarelton State University. The Dairy Cattle team was 26th with members Matthew Alexander, Amy Moran, Todd Bettice and Stephanie Geistweidt. The Meats Evaluation team was 3rd with team members Michael Moczygemba - 8th high, Jordan Hevner, Aaron Maron, Ciera Gawlik, and Shelbi Knox. During the Practice Contest at Texas A & M University a special event was held to honor Dr. Krueger, the W.F. Krueger Memorial Invitational Poultry Contest. The team was 4th place team members include Kyle Brown – 5th high, Bethany Mihalec, Evan Pieniazek, Jared Pieniazek, Emeleigh Geistweidt, and Stephenie Geistweidt. At the Sam Houston State University the Ag Sales conteest the Ag Sales Team was 6th with team members Alexis Wagner, Heather Kosub (9th) and Shelbie Thames (4th). (right photo) The ECHS Floriculture Team is State Champion in the State FFA Judging Contest. Team members are Holly Bailey, Brooke Kosub, Christi Schick and Amy Castleman. Amy was also the high individual at the state contest. The Livestock Judging team was 34th, the Ag Mechanics team was 12th, the Meats team was 11th, the Poultry team was 4th, the Ag Sales team was 6th. Photo by Lorie Kempen Photo by Ray Pieniazek 5 Awards for Excellence ECHS One-Act Play East Central High School competed in one-act play competition and took home the following accolades: Caitlin DatkoHonor Crew; Krystal Estrada-Honorable Mention All Star Cast; Katie Kramer-Honorable Mention All Star Cast; Ruby MerrellHonorable Mention All Star Cast. Directors are Jimmie Zrubek and Chriss Mann. Skills USA Congratulations to the DCP - SKILLS USA Photo Panel Participants who went to state competition. Students brought to East Central four 1st place ribbons and a bid to state contest from the district competition. At the state contest all four participants received the highest honors by winning a superior award with scores ranging from 96-100. Participants were Shakila Carr, Alissa Kongglang, Bettie Martinez, Delanie Ramsey. DCP sponsor is Cathy Cook. Photo by Cathy Cook History Fair Heritage student Kylie Patterson won 3rd place in Individual Performance at the State History Fair. Alyssa Arroyo and Alma Rivera received a call back for Group Documentary. ECHS student Kris Aten placed third at State in Individual Website. History Fair sponsor is Vangie Bielke. EC Woodshop ECHS students went to the Skills USA State Competition in Woodworking. Results were David Gomez -Wood Saw Frame -1st place, Marina Delgado and David Gomez -Porch Swing -1st place, Jason Mungia -Game Chair -1st place, Adley Contreras -Wolf Picture Frame -1st place, Nailea Valenzuela -Job Poster Board -2nd place, and Esmeralda Cornejo Wooden Rocking Chair -2nd place. The Woodworking sponsor is Frank Salinas. Students certify as Nurse Assistants The following ECHS students passed the skills tests and written exams to be Certified Nursing Assistants in Texas: Deborah Castellano, Jose Luna, Emily Thurmond, Lauren Reed, Solomon Salazar, Rebecca Horton, Alyssa Lazzeroni, Kacey Phillips, Adrianna Ramos, Erika Soria, and Taylor Wallis. The preparation for certification is sponsored by Jeanette Pollock. Artist Honored EC senior, Francisco Martinez has been highlighted in an article by Sonny Melendrez on MySA.com. Francisco is an Art Club and National Art Honor Society member and student in Tim McMeans’ AP Drawing class. Francisco and 14 other ECHS art students were selected for the March 5th show, mentioned in this article. http://blog.mysanantonio.com/sonny-melendrez/2011/04/the-eye-of-the-beholder/ ECHS Choirs are Excellent The following ECHS choirs received excellent ratings at the recent UIL 5-A Choral Competition: Junior Varsity Treble Choir in Sight-Reading, Varsity Men’s Choir in Concert Stage performance and Sight-Reading, and Varsity Treble Choir in Concert Stage Performance and Sight-Reading. Choir directors are Warren Mize and Tiffany Cristo. State Web Design Contest Six ECHS students ranked high at the State SKILLS USA Web Design Job Exhibit contest. They are Jonathan Poblete - Excellent, Mark Sanchez - Excellent, Oziel Lara - Excellent, Gloria Gutierrez - Excellent, Neil “Billy” Elton - Very Good, and Alec Gonzales - Very Good. Lynn Hernandez sponsors Tech Apps and Webmastering. ECHS Symphonic Band scores highest The ECHS Symphonic Band brought back straight 1’s (highest score) in Concert at the UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Contest held in early April. Director is James Snyder. State 3D Animation and Graphics Contest Six ECHS students won ribbons at the State SKILLS USA 3D Animation and Graphics Contest. They are Symone Hogan - Red Ribbon (Graphic Ad Design), Gage Juarez Red Ribbon (Graphic Ad Design), Steve Ellison - Blue Ribbon (Graphic Ad Design), April Garay - Blue Ribbon (Photography), Matthew Garza - Red Ribbon (3D Animation), and Tristan Wimberly - White Ribbon (3D Animation). Damian Abbott sponsors Animation and Graphics. Photo by Lynn Hernandez ECHS students competed in the State Skills USA Contest. Photo by Cathy Cook Three students from East Central Heritage Middle School were recently recognized by the Duke Univeristy Talent Identification Program (Duke TIP) as part of thier 2011 7th Grade Talent Search. The students were selected by Duke TIP to take either the ACT or SAT in the spring semester of 2011. Students who earned exceptional scores on the ACT or SAT exam in Texas were then recognized at a special ceremony at Trinity University where they were awarded a medal from Duke TIP for their accomplishment. Honorees from Heritage Middle School were Iliana Ramirez, Travis Hamilton, and Johnna Pieniazek (L-R in picture). Photo by Gail Pieniazek 6 Awards for Excellence Middle School Recognition Night Awards HERITAGE Distinguished Student Award Oliver Ortega and Brianna Delgado Academic Top 10 “11” Hannah Cooper, Christie Cosper, Brianna Delgado, Danny Flanagan, Lindsey Gutierrez, Colin Padalecki, Madison Schultz, Madison Simon, Camille Soto, Isabelle Soto, Colin Trainer Subject Area Awards Brett Alonzo, Mark Aranda, Michael Baerman, Shelby Blythe, Jason Bradley, Lora Blanco, David Bloodworth, Haydi Bugarin, Lauren Burgess, Connor Carmichael, Richard Casanova, Christie Cosper, Autumn Crane, Allison Croom, Teal’C Davis, Joseph De La O, Roberto Deleon, Brianna Delgado, Courtney Delgado, Robert Drzymala, Danny Flanagan, Tylor Flock, Nick Flores, Jace Freeman, Kenneth Goetz, Lindsey Gutierrez, Kayla Handley, Ciara Hernandez, Maria Ramirez Hernandez, Mason Jupe, Erin King, Anthony Lazzeroni, Isaac Ledesma, Brittany Lewis, Joseph Little, Jodan Lukasik, Armando Mancha, Samantha Mann, Chad Marek, Jessica McNelly, Daniel Miller, Jesus Miranda, Ashley Moreno, Robert Navarro, Oliver Ortega, Colin Padalecki, Marissa Paiz, Harley Pearson, Dallas Polasek, Miezell Price, Christiana Puente, Daniel Quintanilla, Rhazul Richardson, David Rivera, Emilio Sanchez, Cody Schubach, Madison Schultz, Steven Shook, Madison Simon, Katherine Smith, Camille Soto, Isabelle Soto, Toby Torres, Colin Trainer, Allen Trujillo, Jesse Turcios, Nichole West, Mary Wyrwich Principal’s Awards Jason Bradley, Lauren Burgess, Hannah Cooper, Brianna Delgado, Lindsey Gutierrez, Ciara Hernandez, Chad Marek, Ashley Moreno, Steven Shook, Madison Simon, Isabelle Soto, Colin Trainer, Nichole West, Jessica Williams LEGACY Adrian Reggie Alon - Alon, Ronnie Alvarez, Alexis Anderson, Mauricio Bailey, Symone Baker, Brenna Barborka, Aaron Benavidez, Taja Berry, Ashley Calhoun, Patricia Castaneda, Vanessa Castellanos Juarez, Crystal Contreras, Jacoby Delacruz, Jake Delacruz, Rachel Diaz, Martin Dominguez, Tiffany Donaldson, Reuben Duron, Nadia Esquivel, Gabriela Fernandez. Alan Flores, David Flores, Jordan Flores, Michelle Gamboa, Analisa Garcia, Joshlyn Garcia, Flor Gloria, Veronica Gonzalez, Joseph Gutierrez, Ethan Haley, Erica Hall, Margarita Hernandez, Alice Lerma, Brandon Lopez, Marissa Marmolejo, Eduardo Martinez, Alexis Mcneal, Soila Mendoza, Andrew Merklinger, Blanca Mora, Jaylenn Morales, Juan Ortiz, Teena Ortiz, Monserrat Pecina, Telesforo Pinales, Alexia Rodriguez, Jina Rodriguez, Quinten Rodriguez, Ashley Rubalcaba, Esmeralda Rubio, Miranda Salazar, Maria Sanchez, David Solis, Keith Taylor, Samantha Tello, Kayla Tindal, Brajahn Vialdores, Brittany Woodbury, Antonio Zamarripa 9 Years Miguel Solis 7 Years Telesforo Pinales Eryah Thompson 4 years Brian Blacketer Teal’C Davis Courtney Delgado Trace Popham Camille Soto Dayne Spivey 5 years Roberto Deleon David Rivera 8 years Colin Trainer 9 years Christie Cosper Garrett Covert Nathan Titzman Excalibur Award Subject Area Awards Perfect Attendance Perfect Attendance Academic Top 10 Brenna Barborka, Tyler Cagle Jacoby Delacruz, Jake Delacruz, Danny Espinoza, Nadia Esquivel, Michelle Gamboa, Justin Ochoa, Telesforo Pinales, Brittany Woodbury 7 Alexis Anderson and Danny Espinoza Principal’s Awards Adrian Reggie Alon - Alon, Mauricio Bailey, Taja Berry, Ashley Calhoun, Jacoby Delacruz, Jake Delacruz, Sabrina Delarosa, Gabriela Fernandez, Analisa Garcia, Marissa Marmolejo, Melissa Miramon, Telesforo Pinales For Parents - News to Use 2011 Orientation and Open House Dates Orientations/Meet Teacher/Supplies East Central ISD Regular Registration for the 2011-2012 School Year August 9th – 11th Regular registration dates will be for new students to the East Central District, for all students ECDC: Thursday, August 18 by appointment who did not complete and return their early registration packets by June 6th, and for all students who attend school using a HOST FORM. only - parent and child Elementary Schools: Thursday, August Registration dates and times: Monday August 8th Senior pictures only 18 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. come and go. Tuesday August 9th Elementary School 8:00 am – 4:00 pm OC and Salado: (4th & 5th grade) Intermediate School 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Thursday, Aug 18 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. come Middle School 8:00 am – 4:00 pm and go. East Central HS (12th - 11th grade) 8:00 am – 7:00 pm Heritage and Legacy: (6th grade) Wednesday August 10th Elementary School 11:00 am – 7:00 pm Thursday, Aug 18 at 6:30 Intermediate School 11:00 am – 7:00 pm Middle School 11:00 am – 7:00 pm High School: (9th grade) East Central HS (10th 9th grade) 8:00 am – 7:00 pm Wednesday, August 17 at 6:30 Thursday August 11th East Central HS (all grades) 8:00 am – 3:30 pm Open Houses REQUIREMENTS FOR REGULAR REGISTRATION: ECDC: Thursday, September 15 from 3:30 • All registration FORMS must be filled out before returning the packet to your child’s campus. to 5:30 1. Acknowledgement Form (Student Handbook/SCOC) Harmony: Thursday, September 15 from 2. Enrollment Form 6:00 - 7:00 pm 3. Ethnicity and Race Questionnaire (only if wanting to make changes and new students to the Highland Forest: Thursday, September 15 district) from 6:00 to 7:00 4. Family Survey John Glenn: Tuesday, September 13 at 5. Health Services Information Form 6. Home Language Survey (for new students only) 6:00 Pecan Valley: Tuesday, September 13 7. Permission to Pick Up Student Form (new parent orientation 5:30, Open House 8. Student Residency Questionnaire 9. Parental Permission For Release of Information (HS only) 6:15 to 7:30) • A copy of the parent/guardian’s Valid Texas DL, Texas ID or Military ID Sinclair: Tuesday, September 13 from 6:00 • PROOF OF RESIDENCE to 7:00 1. A copy of your July or August CPS bill Oak Crest: Thursday, September 8 at 6:30 The CPS bill must be in the parent/guardian’s name and it must include two parts: Salado: Tuesday, October 4 at 6:30 • The home address where the service is being provided. Heritage: Wednesday, September 14 at • The billings address showing where the bill is being mailed. (OR) 6:30 2. A rental/lease agreement that will be valid for the 2011-2012 school year. Legacy: Wednesday, September 14 at 6:00 A valid rental/lease agreement will also be acceptable proof of residency if it contains all of the following information: High School: Monday, September 12 at • The date of the agreement 6:30 • All family member names residing in the home • Both Leaser’s and Leasee’s name and signature • Terms of the lease/rental agreement If the parent/guardian cannot provide a July or August CPS bill or current lease/rental agreement, then a HOST FORM will need to be completed. All HOST FORMS will be available starting August 1st from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM at the East June 29: Grade 5 & 8 Mathematics Retest Central Police Dept. across from the Athletic Office Building. Please call 649-2201 to set up June 30: Grade 5 & 8 Reading Retest an appointment for a HOST FORM. July 13: Exit Level ELA Retest *If you register your child during the regular registration dates, you will not have to call for an July 14: Exit Level Mathematics Retest appointment in order to get a HOST FORM. Report directly to the ECPD across the street from July 15: Exit Level Science Retest the Athletic Office Building for a HOST FORM. July 16: Exit Level Social Studies Retest NEW STUDENTS TO THE DISTRICT: • In addition to the proof of residency, new students to the District will need the following: a certified Birth Certificate, copy of the Social Security card, current immunization record, the last report card and test scores (if available), if they are coming from another school. TAKS Testing Calendar for Summer 2011 East Central Development Center Pre-Kindergarten Registration • • • • After July 19 - Pick up registration packet from ECDC, 12271 Donop Rd., 78223 Complete and return packet after July 25 and before August 12 Parents registering after August 12th may pick up a packet and make an appointment to complete registration. The parent and student are required to meet and conference with the teacher on Thursday, August 18th. We encourage you to bring school supplies to conference. School starts Monday, August 22nd. • The standard district registration and qualifying documents listed below. • To qualify for ECDC: Must be resident of ECISD, be 4 years old on or before Sept 1, have all required vacccinations, be limited in English OR have family income below subsistence level OR be the child of an active duty, injured, or deceased US Military Armed Forces OR have been in the foster care/adopted of the TX Dept of Family and Protective Services OR be homeless as determined by EC Social Services Dept. For more information 210-633-3020 www.ecisd.net (select campuses, then select ECDC). 8 For Parents - News to Use 9 Community Involvement PTA Council Officers 2011-12 PTA Council Officers for 2011 to 2012: President - Jeanne Rizzo 1st Vice President - Mary Beth Fisk 2nd Vice-President - Emily DeLeon Treasurer - Sherri Lubianski Secretary - Nancy Preyer-Johnson PTA Life Membership Awards EC Council of PTAs - Jackie Christenson Heritage MS - Sherri Lubianski Legacy MS - Tyra Gonzales Oak Crest Intermediate School Rachel Bettice John Glenn Elementary - José Peña Sinclair Elementary - Gina Lee and Diana Gaytan ECHS Library Assistant Emily DeLeon received the PTA Council’s Good Samaritan Award at the PTA Founders Day celebration. The award was presented by 2011-12 PTA Council President Jeanne Rizzo. Photo by Kathy Miesse Benefactors Bartlett Cocke General Contractors OCO Architects Sinclair PTA is being presented a check from VFW Post 837, in honor of the Medal of Honor recipient, the late Cleto Rodriguez, by Jacob Rodriguez. Also pictured is Senior Vice-Commander elect D.R. Castillo. Photo by Oralia Castillo Servicios Gratis De Consejería Para La Familia 1991 ECHS graduate Felix Guerra received his Doctor Degree in Physical Therapy from Texas Tech in Lubbock this May. Individual Benefactors Basic Industries of South Texas Fugro Consultants Gary & Susie Patterson Silver Sponsors Boral Material Technologies McCombs Family Foundation Republic Services Ritterhouse & Associates/Dental Select Zachry Holdings, Inc Bronze Sponsors Servicios Gratis De Consejería Para La Familia son gratis para niños y jóvenes y sus familias que tienen conflictos dentro de la familia, han huído del hogar, no asisten a la escuela o han cometido alguna ofensa delincuente. Los servicios que se proporcionan pueden ser individual o en un grupo. Un consejador as disponible 24/7 para intervención de crisis. Se ofrece residencia de emergencia. Estos servicios y más son proveídos por El Programa Star del Departamento Estatal de Servicios para Protección y Familias. Llame a 210-283-5183. Alumni On the Move EC School Foundation The East Central School Foundation thanks all who contributed to the annual Spring fundraiser. The income was $56,000 (after bills paid). Funds will provide educational opportunities above and beyond the basics for the students of East Central ISD. Free Family Counseling Free family counseling is available for youth and their families who are experiencing family conflict, have run away, been truant, or have delinquent behavior. The counseling can be individual or in a group. A counselor for crisis intervention can be reached 24/7. Short term emergency respite placement is available. These services and more are provided by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services STAR Program. Call 210-283-5183. The East Central School Foundation, since its beginning in 1987, has received $1,358,000.00 to enhance educational opportunities for the students of the District. Thank you to all contributors. Names are printed in the Fall and Spring editions of the School Bell Times. ECHS students Natasha Martinez, Aaron Tapia, and Kristin Kesinger performed in the youth production of the CATS musical at the Woodlawn Theatre. Photo by Lesley Tapia Send Information for Alumni on the Move to Debbie Walker, 6634 New Sulphur Springs Rd. San Antonio, TX 78263 10 Southeast Baptist Hospital Barry Stevens Bill’s Tractor and Equipment, Ltd Borden Milk Products Burcham Environmental Services CDS Muery Services Cosper & Associates CPS Energy Deaf Interpreter Services Denton, Navarro, Rocha & Bernal, P.C. Fulbright & Jaworsky, LLP HOLT CAT Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP Miller’s Auto Sales Ron Wilborn Insurance/Humana Inc. South Texas Blood & Tissue Center Terracon Consultants, Inc Walsh Anderson Brown Gallegos & Green PC Announcements/Alumni EC Class of 1981 30 Year Reunion Planning a reunion on Saturday, June 25 At Rio Cibolo Ranch Contact Eddie Boggess at 432-527-3880 ext. 7015 (w), 432-527-8911 (h), or 432-940-5672 (c) [email protected]. The main event on the 25th is for adults and we are planning some other family activities for Friday and Sunday EC Class of 2001 Saturday, September 10, 2011 6:00pm to 2:00am Hooligan’s Bar and Grill Sunday September 11, 2011 Family Fun Day Oldham Family Ranch @ Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas 2:00pm to 10:00pm. For more information, contact Stacy Lohse at [email protected] or Kyndall Cox-Fultz at [email protected]. Oak Crest Bryce Crane and Brianna Tully American Legion Awards Salado and Oak Crest Salado - Tia Thomas and Michael Reyna Career and Technical Education Non-discrimination Statement The East Central Independent School District offers career and technology education programs in Agricultural Science, Business, Family and Consumer Sciences, Health Science Technology, Industrial Technology, Media Technology, Transportation Systems, and Information Technology. Admission to these programs is based on interest and aptitude, grade level, class space availability, and course prerequisites where applicable. It is the policy of East Central ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin; sex, religion, age, disability or genetic information in its vocational programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. It is the policy of East Central ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin; sex, religion, age, disability or genetic information in its employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. The East Central ISD will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs. For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Stevie Gonzales, at 6674 New Sulphur Springs Road, San Antonio, Texas, (210) 6487861 and/or the Section 504 Coordinator, Donna Owen, 6674 New Sulphur Springs Road, San Antonio, Texas 78263, (210) 648-7861. El Distrito Escolar de East Central Independent ofrece programas vocacionales en ciencia de agricultura, negocios, ciencias de la familia y el consumidor, tecnología de la ciencia de la salud, tecnología industrial, tecnología de comunicación, sistemas de transportación, y tecnología de información. La admisión a estos programas se basa en interés, habilidad, grado, número en la clase, y requisitos (cuando se aplican) para tomar el curso. Es norma del Distrito Escolar de East Central Independent no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, religión, edad(applica a individuos que tienen 40 años o más de edad), impedimento, o información genetico en sus programas, servicios o actividades vocacionales, tal como lo requieren el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, según enmienda; el Título IX de las Enmiendas en la Educación de 1972, y la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, según enmienda. Es norma del Distrito Escolar de East Central Independent no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, religión, edad(applica a individuos que tienen 40 años o más de edad), impedimento, o información genetico o información genetico en sus procedimientos de empleo, tal como lo requieren el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, según enmienda; el Título IX de las Enmiendas en la Educación de 1972, la ley de Discriminación por Edad de 1975, según enmienda, y la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, según enmienda. El Distrito Escolar de East Central Independent tomará las medidas necesarias para asegurar que la falta de habilidad en el uso del idioma inglés no sea un obstáculo para la admisión y participación en todos los programas educativos y vocacionales. Para información sobre sus derechos o procedimientos para quejas, comuníquese con el Coordinador del Título IX, Stevie Gonzales, en 6674 New Sulphur Springs Road, San Antonio, Texas 78263, (210) 648-7861, y/o el Coordinador de la Sección 504, Donna Owen, en 6674 New Sulphur Springs Road, San Antonio, Texas 78263, (210) 648-7861. 11 East Central ISD GED Testing will be testing the summer months of July and August 2011. Please call 210-581-1188 for test dates and times. Seats are limited! Call today! ECHS Yearbooks for sale ECHS past and current yearbooks for sale. Available for $10 are the years 65, 68, 71, 87, 89, 93, 94, 96, 99, 00, 01, 03, 04. The 2010 and 2011 books sell for $70. Please call Rosa Rodriguez, Yearbook Sponsor, at 649-2951. Do you have a ECHS Yearbook for 1963, 1990, or 2009 that you would like to donate to the East Central Schools Museum to complete the set of all 60 yearbooks in its permanent collection? Please call 648-7861. Attention Alumni To find classmates or enter your contact information go to: -www.ecisd.net -select Alumni -click to submit info or -click link to find classmates or -scroll to reunion announcements www.ecisd.net Photo by Terri Real Congratulations to the ECHS Varsity Softball and Baseball teams for making it to the playoffs this year! Photo by Denise Covert Noteworthy News The Heritage Middle School Library sponsored a trip to the Texas Library Association Teen Day (TT4L) in Austin on April 14. Thirteen students attended the event thanks to a grant provided by the Heritage PTA. TT4L is designed to encourage the active participation of teens in TLA’s annual conference by offering them the opportunity to attend sessions, visit the Exhibit Hall, talk informally with YA authors, and interact with other Texas young adults who share their interest in reading, technology, and libraries (TLA website, 2011). Students will also be given the opportunity to receive dozens of free books from publishers even a few Advanced Reader Copies. Photo by Kellie Doege During the Texas Library Association Conference, Legacy Middle School Librarian Jennifer Smith met best-selling author Daniel Handler, also known as Lemony Snicket. He is the author of “The Series of Unfortunate Events”. Ms. Smith served as the chair of the Young Adult Round Table of the Texas Library Association. She met over 30 young adult authors at this conference including Lauren Myracle, Ally Condie, Lauren Oliver, Gayle Forman, James Dashner, Jordan Sonnenblick, and Cinda Williams Chima. www. ecisd.net EAST CENTRAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Board of Trustees Steve Bryant M.T., President Lynda Billa Burke, Vice President Monique Presas, Secretary Victor Garza Randall Gearhart Gloria B. Gutierrez Claudia Hernandez Superintendent of Schools Gary Patterson Diara Reynolds displays a proud smile after signing her scholarship to play volleyball at Pan Am College. Coach Walker, Coach Milam, Coach Johnson, Mr. Toscano and Mr. Rymers observe Moses Rymers signing his scholarship to play football at Mary Hardin Baylor. 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