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WEEKLY BOARD
HIGHLIGHTS AND
EVENTS
March 21, 2016 – April 1, 2016
Our Vision: Mission CISD will prepare and inspire all students to be equipped to excel in the college and career of their choice, dominate 21st century skills in leadership, knowledge,
language, and technology to compete in a global economy and serve as successful citizens in their community.
Declaración de la Visión: Mission CISD preparará e inspirará a todos los estudiantes a estar preparados para sobresalir en la universidad y la carrera de su elección, dominar habilidades del
siglo 21 en liderazgo, conocimiento, lenguaje y tecnología para competir en una economía global y servir como ciudadanos exitosos en su comunidad.
Ariana Pena placed 4th and SUPERIOR Rating on her
project at the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show on
Saturday, March 12. Mission High School FFA
Chapter represented the campus well with spirit,
showmanship, dedication, cleanliness, presentation,
and total dedication to the FFA Program and its
leadership building opportunities. Students under the
supervision of Mr. B. Garza, Ms. C. Saenz, and Mr. M.
Villarreal excelled throughout the livestock with many
awards, honors, and distinctions.
Weekly Highlights
Mission High School
MISSION HIGH SCHOOL FBLA Places Two at Texas FBLA State Leadership Conference – Attending Nationals in Atlanta, GA in June 2016
Yvette Cazares and Gerardo Hernandez, Mission High School FBLA chapter members, placed 4th in Word Processing and 4th in Database Design and Application, respectively, at the Texas FBLA State Leadership Conference held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Houston, TX on March 3 – 5, 2016. Yvette and Gerardo now qualify to attend and compete at the FBLA National Leadership Conference to be held in Atlanta, GA from June 27 to July 03, 2016. Yvette Cazares was named Who’s Who in Texas FBLA. Ramiro J. O’caña, adviser, was recognized for 36 years of service to FBLA. The Mission FBLA chapter was recognized for 100% Endowment fund participation and for helping with the March of Dimes.
The Word Processing event consists of two-parts: a one-hour online exam consisting of objective-type questions related to the application knowledge of Word Processing concepts; and a one-hour production test.
The Database Design and Application event consists of two-parts: a one-hour online consisting of objective-type questions related to the application knowledge of Database Design and Applications concepts; and a one-hour production test.
A total of 8 members represented the Mission High School FBLA Chapter at the State competition. Other members attending the State Conference were: Diego Bustillos, Rebeca Gomez, Jay Reta-Cordoba, Dante Rodriguez, Marco Silva, and Pedro Silva. Members attended a variety of workshops, exhibits, a general session, voting and recognition sessions, and the Installation of State Officers/Awards of Excellence Program. Mr. Ramiro J. O’caña, Mission High School FBLA Adviser, and Ms. Corinna Ortiz, guest chaperone, accompanied the group.
Future Business Leaders of America is a national organization for high school students preparing for careers in business occupations. Its college counterpart is Phi Beta Lambda (PBL). The FBLA National theme is “CONNECT.”
Our high school and junior high FRC Robotics Team recently
competed at the nationals FRC competition during the week of
March 8-12. The students competed with teams around the
world and throughout the nation. Although our MHS/AMJH
FRC Robotics Team did not make it to the World Competitions,
they took ONE GIANT STEP for robotic innovation,
programming, competition, creativity, and development for
Mission CISD. The team was TOP 25 in Offensive Power Rating
and Highest Rookie Offensive Team. The MHS/AMJH FRC
Robotics Team looks forward to next year’s competition with
enthusiasm, experience, more preparation, and
POSSIBILITIES. Former World Competitors and this year’s
Chairman Award team from the Woodlands has agreed to
mentor our upcoming FUTURE MAKERS in preparation for
next year’s FRC Competition.
On Thursday, March 10, The Mission High School College
Awareness Club visited Texas A&M- Corpus Christi and Texas
A&M- Kingsville to encourage students in making smart
decisions when selecting a university to attend. Altogether,
twenty six seniors attended the university visit with several
students already accepted to attend the universities visited.
The students toured the dorms, recreation facilities, student
services, and were hosted by former Mission High School
alumni. During the next couple of weeks, students will work on
an activity comparing the pros and cons of each school for their
intended field of study..
Weekly Highlights
Mission High School
On Tuesday evening, March 15, the Mission Lady
Eagles Soccer Team defeated LJ Juarez-Lincoln by
the score of 4-3. The game was contested by both
teams throughout every minute if each half. The
game was decided on penalty kicks. Congratulations
to Coach J. Gil, Coach A. Zamora, Coach C. Garcia,
and Coach V. Salinas.
ON Thursday evening, March 17, the Lady Eagles
Softball Team defeated Rio Hondo by the score of
14-13. The “Nail-biter” was intense with a lot of
offensive and crucial defensive stops needed in order
to win the game. The Lady Eagles bounce back
from a loss on Tuesday evening, March 15, to the
Lady Coyotes from La Joya HS. The girls continue
to excel in District 30-6A and look forward to facing
the strength of the schedule in preparation for the
playoffs.
Tabitha Gonzalez placed 7th in state at the State
Powerlifting Championships while Stephanie Gonzalez
placed 2nd in her weight class. Both ladies have
dedicated countless hours in the weight room with the
sole premises of making and excelling at the state level
of powerlifting competition. The girls were coached by
Rogelio Pena III, until his departure, Coach Mario Pena
Jr. and Coach Edna Clemons. The Mission HS
Powerlifting Program hopes to use this accomplishment
as a catalyst for future and more participation at the
state level. GOOOOOOOOOO EAGLES!!!!!
Weekly Highlights
Mission High School
We had 12 students from MHS compete at the TMSCA State competition. They are the
following:
12th grade
Ricardo Yruegas (Calculator Applications)
Jin Gao (Mathematics, Science)
Katherine McKenna (Mathematics, Science)
Peter Silva (Mathematics)
Tiana Rivas (Mathematics)
11th grade
Edgar Garza (Number Sense, Calculator Applications, Mathematics, Science)
Samantha Alaniz (Calculator Applications)
Kimberly Ramon (Calculator Applications)
10th grade
Alyssa Garza (Number Sense, Calculator Applications, Mathematics, Science)
9th grade
Alejandro Hernandez (Number Sense, Calculator Applications, Mathematics, Science)
Enrique Elizondo (Number Sense, Calculator Applications, Mathematics, Science)
Alexander Gonzalez (Number Sense, Calculator Applications, Mathematics, Science)
Our Calculator Applications team earned 9th place in the state, continuing to make Mission
proud. Ricardo Yruegas and Edgar Garza ended up in top 20 in their respective grades.
Alejandro Hernandez, a new addition to our team, tied for tenth place in the state. Combining
all the events together our Mathlete team earned 16th place in the state 6A division. A complete
list of the results for 6A can be found at http://tmsca.org/images/2016_hs_state/results_6a.pdf
Congratulations to all the Mission High School FFA members that
recently participated in the 77th Annual Rio Grande Valley Livestock
show. All students represented Mission High School and Mission
CISD extremely well throughout the week at different activities that
took place at this year’s show.
Several Mission High School FFA Members shined as they won
multiple awards and advanced to the Premium Auction with their
projects.
Nelida Garza 1st Place Class Champion and Reserve Breed Champion overall
Fine wool lamb
Amanda Granados 1st Place Class Champion and Reserve Breed Champion
overall Brahman Heifer
Jacob Flores 2nd Place Reserve Class Champion and Reserve Breed Champion
overall AOB steer
Brianna Saenz 1st Place Class Champion Medium wool lamb
Rudy Salazar 2nd Place Reserve Class Champion fine wool cross lamb
Sebastian Carrillo Superior Rating and 4th Place Overall champion in the
Wildlife Equipment Category with his Read Oak and Cedar Fish Filleting Table
Ariana Pena Superior Rating and 4th Place Overall Champion in the Home
Interior Category with her Texas A&M University Theme Dog House
Jacob Flores Superior Rating with his Walnut, Maple, and Ash Cutting Board
Genaro Duron Excellent Rating and 5th Place Overall Champion with his Pistol
Shaped Large BBQ Pit
Pedro Cantu Excellent Rating with his Medium Size BBQ Pit
Erick Ramirez Excellent Rating with his 8 foot Picnic Table
Weekly Highlights
Mission High School
Brandon De La Cruz 4th Place Fine wool Cross Lamb
Erick Ramirez 4th Place Brahman Heifer
Marco Garcia 5th Place Market Goat
Brandon De La Cruz 5th Place Market Steer
Mission High School FFA Market Lamb Exhibitors won Reserve Champions in Good House
Keeping:
Nelida Garza, Samantha Young, Kayla Mora, Amanda Granados, Alan Hinojosa, Rudy Salazar,
Brandon De La Cruz, Jody Sifuentes, Annalissa Vela, Arianna Pena and Brianna Saenz.
Other high placing students were:
Arianna Pena 6th Place Lamb Samantha Young 6th Place Lamb Kayla Mora 6th Place Lamb
Alan Hinojosa 6th Place Lamb Annalissa Vela 6th Place Lamb Jody Sifuetes 7th Place Lamb
Alan Hinojosa 7th Place Goat Amanda Granados 8th Place Lamb Nelida Garza 8th Place Pig
Christopher Venecia 9th Place Pig Karina Garcia 13th Place Pig Sebastian Carrillo 14th Place Pig
Rudy Salazar 16th Place Pig Kayla Mora 19th Place Pig Andrea Gonzalez 21st Place Pig
The Mission Eagles Baseball Team defeated the La Joya
Coyotes on Tuesday evening, March 22, by the score of 7-
3. The team was led by great pitching, outstanding
defensive play, and consistent hitting. The team is coached
by Coach R. Lozano, Coach L. Salinas Jr., Coach D.
Mann, and Coach M. Salinas.
Mission High School FFA Member, Amanda Granados
experienced a tremendous year of success with her
Brahman Heifer named NBS MISS 3 Diamond 245/5 also
nick named “LANA”. Amanda and Lana earned multiple
awards throughout the show season. This school year and
livestock show season they won the following awards at
numerous livestock shows. Three Breed Championships,
one Reserve Breed Champion, one 2nd place and one 3rd
place ranking. Amanda and Lana won 1st place at 5
different livestock shows including the prestigious San
Antonio Livestock Show & Rodeo in February. Amanda is
a Junior at Mission High School and a proud member of
the Mission High School FFA Chapter. Lana is a Pure
Breed Brahman Heifer and comes from EL Salinas Ranch
out of Mission, TX. Amanda and the entire Mission FFA
Chapter would like to thank the Breeder Mr. Norberto
“Beto” Salinas and El Salinas Ranch for raising such an
outstanding heifer and their continued support throughout
this competitive and successful year.
Weekly Highlights Upcoming Events
Mission High School
03.24 – District 30-6A One-Act Play District Competition @
MHS-MET at 8:00 a.m. through 8:00 p.m.
03.24 – TRACK & FIELD: Rey Ramirez Invitational Relays
@ Rio Grande City-Joe R. Sanchez Stadium at 1:00-9:00
p.m.
03.24 – BASEBALL: Nikki Rowe vs. Mission @ MHS-Leo
Najo Stadium at 7:00-9:30 p.m.
03.24 – SOFTBALL: Mission vs. LJ Juarez-Lincoln @ LJ
Juarez-Lincoln Softball Field at 7:00-9:00 p.m.
03.24 – Mission Excellence Banquet @ Mario’s Banquet Hall
at 7:00-9:30 p.m.
03.29 – EOC Exam: English I
O3.29 – BASEBALL: Mission vs. LJ Juarez-Lincoln @ LJ
Juarez-Lincoln Baseball Field at 7:00-9:30 p.m.
03.29 – SOFTBALL: Memorial vs. Mission Lady Eagles @
MHS-Softball Field at 7:00-9:00 p.m.
03.31 – EOC Exam: English II
On March 19, 7 students traveled to the "Texas Math
and Science Coached Association" (TMSCA) State meet
for Mathematics, Calculators, Number Sense, and
Science. The following students participated: Hector
Iglesias, Kimberly Garza, Gabriel Lozoya, Kellen
Shults, Andres Vasquez, Emily Salinas, and Michael
Iglesias.
Our school placed 11th overall out of 28 schools in the
5A division. We also placed 7th for team in Calculators
with the team consisting of Kimberly Garza (11th
grade), Hector Iglesias (12th grade), Michael Iglesias
(9th grade), and Emily Salinas (10th grade).
We also had a couple individuals that placed in their
grade level. Kimberly Garza got 2nd place for 11th
grade Calculators, Emily Salinas got 10th place for 10th
grade calculators, and Michael Iglesias scored 8th place
for 9th grade Calculators. Hector Iglesias got 1st place
for 12th grade Mathematics.
Overall, our team did great and the students really
enjoyed the trip. It gave us a good idea of our
competition for our district meet on April 2nd, which
will be hosted here at VMHS.
Weekly Highlights
Veterans Memorial High School
A Teachers vs. Students basketball game was
hosted by Student Council on Thursday, March
10th. The game was very exciting, and the students
outscored the teachers to claim their victory.
Several groups were recently recognized by the
MCISD Board of Trustees. HOSA and DECA are
pictured with their sponsors.
Mission Veterans Memorial FFA – Exhibitors
VMHS FFA MEMBERS EARN SCHOLARSHIPS, SHINY
BUCKLES, PREMIUM MONEY, AND EXCELLENCE AWARD
Preparing for a livestock show and raising a project
takes lots of hard work and commitment. The students
from the Veterans Memorial FFA chapter showed that
their hard work paid off these past few days. On March
2-5 the Veterans Memorial FFA attended the South
Texas Agriculture Roundup (STAR) Show in Edinburg,
where numerous of the FFA students did an awesome
job representing the chapter.
Javier Martinez - Breed Champion Light Cross and
Overall Reserve Grand Champion Market Hog of
Show.
Weekly Highlights
Veterans Memorial High School
Scholarship and Champions
Zenaida Alaniz - $1000.00 STAR Scholarship and $500.00 Carmen Guerra Memorial Scholarship
David Bazan Jr. - $750.00 STAR Scholarship and $ 500 Whataburger Scholarship
Christina Reyna - $750 STAR Scholarship
Javier Martinez – Reserve Grand Champion Market Hog
Marcus Cordova – Champion Lamb Showman
Zenaida Alaniz – Reserve Champion Lamb Showman
Jorge Salinas Jr. – Reserve Champion Goat Showman 15-16 year olds
Alexandra Salinas – Reserve Champion Goat Showman 13-14 year olds
Javier Martinez – Champion Light Cross Market Hog
Market Hog Division:
Alexandra Salinas, 2nd (Sold at Auction) ; David Bazan, 2nd (Sold at Auction);
Edgar Villarreal, 4th (Sold at Auction); Marcos Diaz, 5th (Sold at Auction);
Andrea Garza, 6th (Sold in Auction); Jorge Salinas, 7th (Sold at Auction;
Kyana Vela, 7th ; Christina Reyna, 7th ; Randy Ruiz, 7th ; Daniel Munguia, 7th ;
Market Lambs Division:
Zenaida Alainz, 4th (Sold at Auction)
Marcus Cordova, 6th
Market Goats Divisions:
Alexandra Salinas, 1st (Sold at Auction)
Jorge Salinas, 1st (Sold at Auction)
Market Steer Division: David Bazan, 4th (Sold at Auction)
Breeding Cattle Division: Christina Reyna, 3rd and 14th Overall in Commercial Heifer Division
(Sold at Auction)
*Special Recognition
The Veterans Memorial FFA Chapter also earned the STAR GALA Excellence Award which recognized FFA Chapters that exceeded the goals set forth by STAR GALA committee.
Mrs. Irma Bazan and her cosmetology
students were recognized by the MCISD
School Board for their outstanding
performance at their recent competition.
Two VMHS students in the Leo Club were
recently recognized at a MCISD School
Board meeting.
Weekly Highlights Upcoming Events
Veterans Memorial High School
3/24 – Mission Excellence Banquet, Mario’s,
7:00pm
3/25 – Lady Patriot Soccer vs. PSJA North at
PSJA, 7:00pm (Playoff Game)
3/25 – Easter Holiday
3/28 – 31-5A Pre-District Golf Tournament,
Shary Golf Course (Boys & Girls)
3/29 – Varsity Baseball vs. Valley View at home,
7:00pm
3/29 – Varsity Softball vs. Vela at home, 7:00pm
3/29 thru 4/1 – English 1 & 2 STAAR EOC
Exams
3/29 or 3/31 – Pre UIL Contest
3/31 thru April 3 – SkillsUSA State Competition
Weekly Highlights Upcoming Events
Mission Jr. High School
No Highlights. Thursday, March 31, 2016
Department Meetings
Science Bowl Dinner 5:30 pm at Balli’s Express
Event Center
Friday, April 1, 2016
Department Meetings
Saturday, April 2, 2016
Relay for Life
Upcoming Events for Next Week:
4/4/2016 District Field Events & 3200 Track Meet 5
pm at Sharyland
4/6/2016 District Running Events Track Meet 5 pm
at Sharyland
4/9/2016 TMSCA State Championship
Upcoming Events
Monday, March 28, 2016
Grade Level Meeting
CILT Meeting
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Team Meetings
STAAR Testing 7th Writing and 8th
Math
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Team Meetings
STAAR Testing 8th Reading
We concluded our Texas Public School Week with Open
House and a Health Fair. It was a very successful event.
We had over 35 agencies ranging from pharmacies to
hospitals. Our parents and teachers took advantage of
the free services and information. Mrs. Rodriguez did a
great job organizing the event.
We ended the Relay for Life: Coins for the Cure
fundraiser on March 11th. The competition between the
grade levels helped to motivate the students and teachers.
7th graders were able to take the win!
Team Valeria continues to grow. We have invited the
parents of our student Valeria to join us on April 2nd at
Relay for Life.
Hawk Divas and Cheerleading tryout practices started
this week for their tryout on Thursday. Lots of
excitement amongst the girls to show off their school
spirit.
Final preparations are taking place for our first round of
STAAR testing. 7th and 8th grade students and teachers
remain focus on the 90% or better. Final strategies,
tutorials and reviews are taking place to make sure that
students achieve this goal.
Weekly Highlights Upcoming Events
K. White Jr. High School
STAAR testing
Benchmark testing
Relay for Life
Progress Report Card Night/ Online
Registration Fair
None at this time.
Weekly Highlights Upcoming Events
Alton Elementary School
Progress Report Night – 4/5
End of the Month Assembly/STAAR Pep
Rally for Fourth and Fifth Graders March
24, 2016 in the cafeteria at 8: a.m. Students
were awarded for Perfect Attendance,
Student of the Week and Month, and AR
Millionaires.
Pre-K and Kinder Round Up in the
Cafeteria. March 22-23, 2016
Weekly Highlights Upcoming Events
Bryan Elementary School
Literacy Night/Report Card Night on April
5, 2016.
D.E.A.R. Day on April 11, 2016.
National Library Week April 10-16, 2016.
Monday, March 21, 2016 Attendance Bash.
Wednesday, March 23, 2016 Girls on the
Run 3:15-4:45pm.
Thursday, March 24, 2016 Girls on the Run
3:15-4:45pm.
Thursday, March 24, 2016 Easter Egg Hunt
for Pre-Kinder-1st grade.
Weekly Highlights Upcoming Events
Castro Elementary School
Monday, March 28, 2016 STAAR Pep Rally
in the Cafeteria @ 2:30pm 2nd -5th Grade.
Wednesday, March 30, 2016 Girls on the
Run 3:15-4:45pm.
Thursday, March 31, 2016 Girls on the Run
3:15-4:45pm
Friday, April 1, 2016 Good Life Celebration
Pre-Kinder-5th Grade.
March 22 & 23 – Pre Kinder Round Up
starting at 8:00 a.m.
March 22 - Dyslexia Parent Session from
6:00-7:30 p.m. in the LRC
March 25 – No Classes
Weekly Highlights Upcoming Events
Midkiff Elementary School
March 28 – STAAR Special Assembly at 2:15
p.m.
March 29 – 4th Grade Writing and 5th Grade
Math STAAR Assessment.
March 30 – 5th Grade Reading STAAR
Assessment.
April 1 – Mini-tropolis - The Republic of
Midkiff.
April 2 – Relay for Life
April 2 - Soccer (co-ed)
The Salinas students participated in the
scheduled district wide AR STAR testing.
On March 22, 2016 parents from Salinas
Elementary participated in an informative
parent meeting led by our Special Programs
(testing, counseling, nurse).
On March 24, 2016 the students in grades
PK through 1st grade will take part in their
annual Easter Egg hunt.
Weekly Highlights Upcoming Events
Salinas Elementary School
On March 29th & 30th, 2016students in 4th
and 5th grades will take their STAAR test.
On March 31, 2016 the Salinas Millionaires
will go on their reward trip to the bowling
alley.
Students and staff are gearing up for the
upcoming STAAR assessments. Fourth and
fifth grade students will be testing next week.
Students reviewed their testing strategies
with their teachers. Staff received their
STAAR administration training.
Weekly Highlights Upcoming Events
Waitz Elementary School
STAAR Testing.
Birthday Corner
Quote of the Week
♣ March 10 Lisa Krienke, Coordinator for Secondary Science
♣ March 14 Cynthia Wilson, Ex. Director for C&I Secondary
♣ March 21 La Quanta Bivens-Hernandez, Coordinator for Elementary
Math
♣ March 23 Kim Risica, Ex. Director for State & Federal Programs
♣ March 31 Sylvia Cruz, Coordinatory for Risk Management
♣ March 31 Sharon Roberts, Coordinator for Advance Academics
It's the little details that are vital. Little
things make big things happen.
John Wooden
Happy
Birthday
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