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FEDERAL REPORT CARD – Attached are letters from our Superintendent, Dr. Sean Maika. This is the required TEA Federal Report Card letter that we must distribute electronically to our parents. This report provides important information on the performance of our school and district. I have attached a copy of the letters in English and Spanish, for your convenience. Please take time to read the letters and to look at the information it references. You will see that NEISD, and MacArthur are doing very well. If you would like a paper copy of the letters, please call and we will make one available for you. Go Brahmas!
Here is all the news for the week:
ANNOUNCEMENTS-FROM OUR FAMILY SPECIALIST - Welcome MacArthur families! My name is Elizabeth Jaramillo Molina, I am your Family Specialist at MAC. I was born and raised in El Paso, Texas. Relocated to San Antonio 7 years ago and it has been the best move of my life. My pride and joy are my 3 children and now my grandchild. I graduated from Park University with a Bachelor of Science in Social Psychology and graduated from Webster University with a Master of Arts in Counseling. I have over 10 years of experience working with children and families. I am here to help our students reach their educational goals and prepare them for success by helping them and their families.As the Family Specialists at MacArthur High School I will offer an array of courses through our Family Engagement Leadership Academy program. Please go to the link below and complete the survey. This will assist me in preparing classes, bringing in speakers to parents’ availability of days and times that are most convenient to you. https://northeastisd.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b44wNqX0ob0YdApOther services I provide are the following:Resources with outside agencies for assistanceSchool SuppliesOnline School RegistrationPoint of contact with Communities in Schools for in school counseling. If you feel that your child needs this service and you do not have the resource to take him or her to counseling sessions, please reach out to me. This service is free, and students will never miss a day of school. As services are provided in school during their electives. I will be holding a family meet and greet in my room, D141, from 5 to 6 pm on March 5th. For complete information, please see the attached flyer. I look forward to meeting you all very soon.
Douglas MacArthur High School North East Independent School District
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2923 MacArthur View, San Antonio, Texas 78217 (210) 356-7600 Fax (210) 650-1195
PROGRES REPORTS – Progress Reports were available this past week. Students can only regain eligibility at this time. Students who were ineligible and passed all of their classes regained eligibility at 4:15 pm Friday, February 21st. The progress reports are available online through family access and student access. If a parent does not have a family access account, they can also get the report through their child’s student access account. Parents needing help can call the NEISD Help Desk. Parents who request a paper copy will have one made available.
NHS NEWSParents of current NHS members: The Spring semester usually goes by very fast. Here are a few reminders and other information to bring a successful end to another NHS year:
1. All students must have a minimum of 10 IN hours and 10 OUT hours, logged in “GetNvolved” and properly documented.
2. Deadlines to complete these hours are:a. Seniors: March 20th (due to printing of graduation programs and ordering of
NHS stoles)b. Juniors: May 1st
3. Minimum of 90 unweighted cumulative GPA4. Dues must have been paid5. Seniors: Stoles are $22.50. We are going to use your $20 dues for this year to pay for
most, leaving you only with $2.50 payable when you pick up your stole (a few days before graduation).
If you have any questions, please let me know at [email protected].
SCHOOL CHOICE 2020-2021 - The window for school choice applications for the 2020-2021 school year opened on December 2, 2019. The application is on the NEISD website through THIS FRIDAY February 28, 2020. For more information and the application, please visit the following website: https://www.neisd.net/schoolchoice.
CLEAR BACKPACKS – We thank you for your support of the Clear Backpack policy. Please remember that this policy has not changed, and students are only allowed to carry clear backpacks. Mesh backpacks, semi-transparent or other types of backpacks are not approved. They must be clear backpacks. Non-clear backpacks will be taken up. Backpacks are not required, so we ask that if your child chooses to carry a backpack, please make sure it is clear. Remember, Clear Backpack, or No Backpack!
TOBACCO/THC/VAPE PRODUCTS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY – Vaping has become epidemic with our teens. It is something we address on almost a daily basis. In addition to our concern over the health risks this behavior poses, we have seen a number of students expelled for the possession or use of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol, the principal psychoactive ingredient in marijuana). We want to reiterate that possession or use of THC on campus will result in a recommendation for expulsion for students who are found to be vaping THC or have THC in their possession. This strong stand is imperative not only to remain compliant with state
law and the North East ISD Student Code of Conduct, but also to help to deter a behavior that is endangering our students. Regardless of personal opinions on this issue, possession and use of e-cigarettes/vaping devices remains illegal under state law for persons under 18. All devices, oils, and other paraphernalia are explicitly prohibited by the North East ISD Student Code of Conduct for students of all ages. Confiscated devices, cartridges and oils will be subject to immediate on-campus chemical testing. Students who are in possession of any item which tests positively for THC will be recommended for expulsion as such possession is a state jail felony. Note that possessing or being under the influence of any controlled substance as detailed above can also result in separate criminal penalties as determined by law enforcement.For the safety and wellbeing of our children, please help us to reinforce the serious safety and disciplinary consequences, which can result from vaping. You can access https://www.neisd.net/escapethevape for additional resources, which may help you to initiate this conversation with your child. Thank you for your continued collaboration as we strive to ensure the safest possible educational environment for all students.
ACTIVITIES -MAC SPIRIT – Tryout Meeting - There will be a Mandatory Candidate and Parent Meeting for the 2020-2021 Dance Team & Cheer Tryouts. The meeting will be held this Tuesday, February 25th at 7:00pm in the MacArthur High School Cafeteria. Brahmadora and Lassie tryouts are open to current 8th -11th graders. Cheer tryouts are open to current 8th -11th graders. Please see the attached flyer for complete information. You may also email For Dance Info: [email protected] / Email for Cheer Info: [email protected] Go Brahma Spirit!!Showstoppers – This past Saturday our Brahmadoras, Lassies, and Bairns Pep Squad competed in the Showmakers Dance Competition at O’Connor High School. Our Brahmas were amazing and got high marks throughout the day. The Final results are as follows:Brahmadoras –Sweepstakes – Judges AwardShowmanship and Choreography Award – Pom, Jazz, Contemporary, and KickTechnique Award – Pom, Kick, and ContemporaryPrecision Award – Jazz, Kick, and Contemporary1st Place – Pom2nd Place – Jazz, Kick, and Contemporary3rd Place – Small Varsity TeamLine of ChampionsLassies – Sweepstakes – Judges AwardShowmanship and Choreography Award – Pom, Jazz, Hip-HopTechnique Award – Hip-HopPrecision Award – Hip-HopOutstanding Overall Entertainment – Hip-Hop
2nd Place – Hip-Hop4th Place – Jazz4th Place - Team5th Place - PomLine of ChampionsBairns Pep Squad – SweepstakesShowmanship Award – Pom and Novelty3rd Place – Hip-HopCongratulations to all of our Brahmadoras, Lassies, and Bairns on an excellent performance. Go Brahma Dance!
MAC WRESTLING - The Brahmas took two boys and one girl to represent MacArthur Wrestling at the state wrestling tournament in Cypress Texas. In his first trip to the state tournament, Sophomore Ethan Huerta would lose his first two matches in close battles 7-5. Ethan got better every week this year and has a bright future in Brahma Wrestling.Senior Xavier Sanchez would lose also lose his first two matches by one point. The first 5-4 and the second match 8-7. Xavier left it all on the mat and held his head up high as he walked off for the final time. Junior Dakota Drew would lose her first match and fight back winning two consecutive matches to take her to day two of the tournament. On Saturday she would lose a close battle in the consolation quarterfinals that would end her season and she would finish 7th in the state!We are so proud of all of our Brahma Wrestlers. It takes so much to just make it to the State tournament. That feat is eludes many Texas wrestlers, but MAC sent 3, and has been represented for these past 7 years. We thank all of our awesome Brahma wrestlers for a great season. We wish the best to our seniors and look forward to next year and another great year on the mat!! Go Brahma Wrestling!!
MAC BASKETBALL – BOYS’ – This past week our Brahmas were closing out their 2019-2020 season. On Tuesday they played their final game of the season against LEE at the LEE gym. The Brahmas came out shooting, and at the end of the first quarter they led 13 to 5. LEE threatened to come back in the second quarter, but the Brahmas stepped it up and had a 26 to 15 lead at the half. In the second half, our Brahmas kept up the pace, and at the end of three quarters they led 43 to 27. LEE worked hard to come back and closed the gap in the fourth quarter. However, our Brahmas did not back down, and took the win 49 to 42 over LEE. Our Brahmas played hard and gave it their all, not just in this game but throughout the season. I for one am very proud of each one of them, and I look forward to next year and another great season on the court. Go Brahma Basketball!
MAC SOCCER – GIRLS – On Tuesday night, our Lady Brahmas fought an incredible battle for the first half of their game against Lee. It was 0-1 at halftime. Lee’s outside wing drove in with the ball and on
a hard, inside post shot, placed it in for a 0-2 lead. Our Lady Brahmas didn’t stop contesting Lee’s every move, but Lee ended up putting 2 more in the net to close out the game 0-4. Audrey Rivera held with 33 amazing saves; she was 19/20 in the first half! Kensley Dieckow and Jarenny Mendoza held strong in the defense! The Lady Brahmas played Friday night against Roosevelt. It was a special game as it was senior night. The Lady Brahma Girls Varsity soccer class of 2020; Audrey Rivera, Ellie Foster, Peyton Storm, Vaneza Plumas, Jarenny Mendoza, Mia Macedo, Myranda Palacios, Layla Felton, Alyssa Miller, Jordan Becker, and Savannah Plumas. They had a wonderful ceremony before the game where the parents gave the girls flowers, gifts and hung beautiful senior sashes over their shoulders. Congratulations to our seniors! Our Lady Brahmas were fired up and came out strong. Laura Foran got a hat trick by scoring 3 goals and was named the MaxPreps player of the game. Kiana Moore, Audrey Rivera, and Kensley Dieckow also scored goals for the Lady Brahmas as they took the 6 to 1 win over Roosevelt. This week our Lady Brahmas take on South San on Monday at 7 pm at BAC-West. On Friday they will be at Comalander Stadium at 5 pm, to take on Johnson. Come on out and cheer on our Lady Brahmas, as they continue their district run! Go Lady Brahma Soccer!!BOYS – This past Tuesday, our Brahmas were at Comalander Stadium in a tough match with LEE. Our Brahmas gave a great effort against district leader LEE. Bode Bleamaster scored the lone goal for our Brahmas, with an assist from Isaac Navarro. Jose Smeke put up a great fight at the goal with 8 saves on the night, but the Brahmas would fall short in a tough loss to LEE. On Friday our Brahmas started the second round of District play with their game against Roosevelt. The Rough Riders have been tough competitors this year, but the Brahmas put up a great fight of their own. They held Roosevelt to 1 goal in each half, but could not find the net, in spite of several shots on goal. Isaac Navarro played the full 80 minutes at goal and had 8 saves in the game. At the final buzzer, Mac would take a 0 to 2 loss. This week. on Monday our Brahmas will be at BAC-West to take on South San at 5 pm. Then on Friday they will be at Comalander Stadium at 7 pm to go up against Johnson. Come on out and support our Brahmas as they continue their district run! Go Brahma Soccer!!
MAC SOFTBALL – This past Tuesday our Lady Brahmas Softball opened the regular season with a pre-district game against O’Connor. After O'Connor scored one run in the top of the third, our Brahmas answered with one of their own. O'Connor scored one run on a ground out. Our Lady Brahmas answered when Madison Collins doubled on a 3-2 count, scoring one run. The Brahmas scored four runs in the sixth inning. The Brahmas offense in the inning was led by Ivey Zamora, Sarah Montes, Collins, and Elizabeth Montes, all sending runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning. O'Connor trailed 5-4 in the top of the seventh inning when they doubled on a 2-2 count, scoring two runs, and holding on for the 1-run win. Our Lady Brahmas racked up 13 hits on the day. Beth Montes, Madison Collins, Brooke Westfahl, and Gabby Sosa all managed multiple hits for Brahmas. Collins and Montes each collected three hits to lead the Brahmas. On Thursday the Brahmas traveled to College Station to compete in the Bryan-College Station tournament. They opened the tourney on Thursday afternoon against College Station High School. Pitching dominated the afternoon. Neither team could push a run across the plate, as our Brahmas and College Station played to a 0-0 tie in five innings.
On Friday the Lady Brahmas returned to the Diamond against Fort Bend Clements. The Brahmas defeated Fort Bend Clements 8-1 thanks to a timely six runs in a big third inning. In the first inning, our Brahmas got their offense started when Beth Montes doubled on a 1-2 count, scoring one run. The Brahmas' offense in the third inning came from a single by Brooke Westfahl, a home run by Elizabeth Montes, a groundout by Emma Grier, an error on a ball put in play by Sarah Montes, and a double by Gabby Sosa. Later on Friday, our Lady Brahmas went up against Incarnate Word. Our Brahmas got things started in the first inning. They scored three runs when Madison Collins homered. In total our Brahmas launched three home runs on the day. In addition to Madison Collins run, Ivey Zamora had a dinger in the third inning, and Sarah Montes went yard in the fourth inning. The Brahmas scattered eight hits in the game. Zamora and Elizabeth Montes all collected multiple hits for Brahmas. Montes and Zamora all had two hits to lead the Brahmas in their 8-1 win over Incarnate Word. In their third game on the day, the Brahmas would face Cy-Fair. The Brahmas got things moving in the first inning, when Madison Collins hit a solo homer. Ivey Zamora led the Brahmas with two hits in two at bats, as they took the 4-1 win over Cy-Fair. On Saturday our Brahmas were back on the diamond at 8 am as they went up against East Central. Our Lady Brahmas opened up scoring in the first inning, when Gabriela Sosa homered on a 1-0 count, scoring three runs. The Brahmas put up five runs in the fifth inning. Brahma batters contributing to the big inning included Madison Collins, Brooke Westfahl, and Sosa, all sending runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning. The Brahmas smacked four home runs on the day. In addition to Sosa, Elizabeth Montes went yard in the fourth inning. Sosa led the way with homers in the first, third, and fifth innings. Our Brahmas teamed up to take the 16-3 win over East Central. Later on Saturday our Lady Brahmas closed out the tournament against SA Southwest High School. Southwest opened up scoring in the first inning. The Brahmas knotted the game up at two in the bottom of the sixth inning. In the bottom of the seventh when Ivey Zamora singled on a 1-1 count, scoring one run. The Brahmas would score two more runs when Madison Collins doubled. Gabby Sosa led the Lady Brahmas with two hits in three at bats, as our Lady Brahmas took a 3-2 win over Southwest. Our Lady Brahmas played great team softball, and went 5-0-1, winning the NFCA Bryan/College Station Consolation Championship. They were moved over to that bracket because they lost a coin flip on the tie game. This week our Lady Brahmas will be at BAC-East on Tuesday at 7 pm to take on Clemens. Then on Thursday, they will open play in the Southwest Tournament. Come on out and let’s cheer on our Lady Brahmas. Go Lady Brahmas Softball!
MAC CHOIR – On Saturday, February 22nd, our own PFC swept the ICHSA quarterfinals at Madison HS. They won Best Choreography. Abcde Llanes, a sophomore, won best Vocal Percussion. Moiz Rehman, a Senior, won Best Soloist. PFC also won 1st place, and they have advanced to semifinals in Dallas in two weeks! Go Brahma PFC!
MAC FINANCIAL LITERACY - MacArthur has a group of students that qualified for the finals of the Jr. Duel Financial Literacy Competition next Saturday, February 29th at the RBFCU Auditorium. Since 2008, the San Antonio CPA Society has offered area high school students the opportunity to participate in a financial literacy program teaching basic financial principals. Over the past 10
years, more than 5,500 students from San Antonio high schools have participated in the competition. MAC had one of six teams from San Antonio. The students that qualified as the MAC Finals Team consists of:Barrett Brown soph.Grayson Kimmel soph.Hayden Kimmel soph.Stella Marti soph.Kira Sutter soph.Mr. Ed Curran and Mr. Rob Shapiro are the teachers that have supported these students during this competition. Congratulations to our awesome Brahmas, and special thanks to Mr. Curran and Mr. Shapiro. We wish our Brahmas the very best in the finals. Go Brahma Fin Lit!
MAC BOWLING CLUB – Want to be a part of a back-to-back and current defending Regional Championship team? Join the MacArthur Bowling Team! NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. For more information, see Mrs. Robey in S building Room 202 for more information and how to join! In addition, if college is in your future, there are scholarships for bowling. Go Brahma Bowling!
MAC GRUPO FOLKLORICO MAGNIFICO – New member recruitment will begin this week. Membership is open to ALL young men and young women of MacArthur High School. No previous experience is necessary. Come learn Mexican Ballet Folklorico, Salsa, Bachata, maybe some Merengue and Flamenco with us! Contact any returning member or see Ms. Reyna ([email protected]) in D346 for more information. Bring your dancing shoes and your “ganas!!” We’d love to see you there!! Viva Brahma Grupo Folklorico Magnifico!
MAC Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) - The MacArthur Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) meets every Tuesday morning at 8:15 am in room S107. All are welcome and you can follow us on Twitter @SAMacarthurFCA. Go Brahma FCA!
DEPARTMENTS-FROM OUR MAC LIBRARY – Adulting 101: Basic Sewing: The next lesson in the library’s Adulting 101 series will focus on basic sewing skills. The lesson will take place in the library on Tuesday February 25th at 8:15 AM. Participants will learn how to sew on a button and hand stitch a basic hem. Attendees will also receive a free sewing kit. Slots are limited so students should come to the library to sign up in advance! See the attached flyer for upcoming classesPixel Art Contest: LAST CHANCE TO PARTICIPATE! Back by popular demand is the 2nd annual Pixel Art Contest. Students can pick up a pixel art "canvas" from the library circulation desk and submit their design by the end of the February. The top six designs will be recreated in the library computer lab windows with post-it notes! Designs must be school appropriate to be entered into the contest.March Madness is coming!: It’s almost time for the library’s annual March Madness YA Literature Tournament! This year, various genres and formats are facing off for the title of March Madness Young Adult Literature Champion. Go to http://bit.ly/macmad20 to select titles for the
Sweet 16 Tournament in March. You can also make your prediction for which title will be crowned the Young Adult Literature Champion. If your choice wins the tournament, you could win a prize! All predictions must be made by February 28th! The tournament begins in March and daily voting will continue on the library webpage until the YA Literature Champion is crowned!African American History Month: African American History Month, sometimes called Black History Month, celebrates the history and achievements of African Americans. Historian Carter G. Woodson initiated the first official recognition of Black history in 1926. Learn more with the Monthly Spotlight: Black History Month provided by NEISD Library Services. Students can also check out books from our Black History Month and African American Biography book displays in the library.A Month of Book Love: During the month of February, the library will celebrate the books and literature that our students love. Each day students will be prompted to write about a different kind of book they love and their responses will be added to our giant Month of Book Love Calendar in the entryway of the library. Every time a student submits an entry they will be added to a prize drawing at the end of the month.RESCHEDULED Holocaust Survivor Visit: Our evening with Rose Sherman Williams has been rescheduled to Monday, March 16th in the MacArthur Auditorium at 6:30 PM. The event is free to attend but books will be available for purchase afterwards (See the attached flyer for more details)
We will be hosting an evening event featuring Holocaust Survivor Rose Sherman Williams. When Rose Sherman Williams was just twelve years old, the Nazis invaded her hometown in Poland. Subject to the ravages of World War II and the dehumanization of Polish Jews by the Nazis, each day was a fight for survival. As a teenager, she fought the effects oppression and depression for six years. She endured physical beatings, starvation, and transfers from one labor camp to another. In 1944, having been deported to the notorious Auschwitz extermination camp, she had a bizarre encounter with the Angel of Death, Dr. Josef Mengele, himself. A death march ultimately led her to one of the most despicable camps of all: Bergen-Belsen. Miraculously, she survived to be liberated. Now in her nineties, this remarkable woman continues to share her story in hopes that it inspires courage and resilience, and touches the lives of those who hear it. Parent OverDrive Accounts: Students already have their own OverDrive accounts, but if you would like to have your own parent account to access ebooks and audio books in OverDrive, please complete this Online OverDrive Parent Registration Form. Please allow 2-3 days for the account to be built. Existing parent accounts must be renewed each year by completing the registration form.Board Games in the Library: The library offers board games for students to play every day before school and on Fridays during lunch periods. Students can check out a board game to play in the library by providing their student ID card at the library circulation desk.Library Lunch Procedures:
Lunch passes are available at the front office breezeway during the first 20 minutes of each lunch period. First come, first served.
We also honor lunch passes from teachers. Each student must have their own individual pass
Students can participate in our monthly library promotions for the chance to win a library lunch pass for the year
Stay Connected: Follow us on twitter and Instagram @MacArthurLib. See what the library has to offer as well as some of our basic procedures in our Library Newsletter. Go Brahma Library!
MAC COUNSELORS’ CORNER – Dual Credit Deadlines are approaching! Make sure to meet all deadlines if you are interested in taking dual credit classes next year (details listed below).Junior Parent Night: If you were unable to attend the Junior Parent Night on Wednesday February 19, the PowerPoint is now posted on MAC Counselor's Corner website. In the meeting we covered all of the information we are discussing with students during their junior conferences as well as everything students can be doing now and over the summer to prepare for senior year and beyond.Course Selection: Course selection in Skyward has now closed. If students would like to make any changes to their selections, they will need to submit the request in writing with parent permission to their counselor by May 28 at 4:00 pm. Requests are not guaranteed.Dual Credit Reminders:1. Dual Credit application deadline is Friday February 28. Come by the counseling office to pick up a Dual Credit Application Handbook.2. If you have not received your banner ID and it's been more than a week, please see your counselor for the banner ID.3. Dual Credit pages 5-8 from the Dual Credit Academic Handbook are due Friday March 6 by 3:00 pm to Mrs. Obey or Mrs. Reyes.4. Current Dual Credit students must complete pages 5-8 in the Dual Credit Academic Handbook.5. Both handbooks are available in the Counseling Office.6. The 1st TSI test for dual credit students will be Saturday February 22 at MAC. You must get registration paperwork in the Counseling Office and turn it in with payment the Thursday before the test. You must also complete the GO FAAr and Test prep modules.2020 Honor Graduates: Notifications went out to the class of 2020 honor graduates on Friday January 24. Students were notified who are graduating Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude or Cum Laude.Scholarships: Seniors make sure to visit the "Scholarships" page on the Counselors Corner on the MAC website on a regular basis. We are updating continuously as we get scholarship information. https://www.neisd.net/Page/21263NEISD Spring Testing Dates: Please see attached flyer for the NEISD spring testing dates.2019-2020 SAT/ACT INFORMATION: SAT Registration: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/registerACT Registration: http://www.act.org/Important Upcoming Dates:
February 28 - Deadline to submit ApplyTexas application for Dual Credit for the 2020-2021 school yearMarch 6 - Deadline to submit Academic Handbook application for Dual Credit for the 2020-2021 school yearMarch 21 - TSI (for Dual Credit qualification)March 28 - TSI (for Dual Credit qualification)April 6-9 - English I and II EOCsApril 14 - Junior Class School Day SATApril 18 - TSI (for Dual Credit qualification)April 21 - NEISD Career Expo 6:00-8:00 pmApril 22 - TSI (for seniors)May 4-8 - Spring EOCsMay 28 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!May 30 - MacArthur GraduationGo Brahma Counselors!
FROM OUR CLINIC – Christus Santa Rosa will be providing a Student Immunization Clinic. The Children’s Mobile Clinic will provide vaccines for students with Medicaid, underinsured, or uninsured at no cost on Wednesday, February 26th from 9:00-12:00 at MAC. Appointment Required! Please call 210-954-3764 to setup an appointment or for more information. This is open to any student who needs immunizations. For complete information, please see the attached flyer.
PARENT INVOLVEMENT-MAC ORCHESTRA BOOSTERS – If your child is a part of Mac Orchestra, you need to come out and be a part of this great group of parents. All are welcome. Go Brahma MOPA!
MAC CHOIR BOOSTERS – Calling all parents of Choir Students. The next Booster meeting is Monday at 6:30 pm in the Choir room. If your child is in choir then you need to come out and join this great group of parents and support MAC Choir. Go Brahma Choir Boosters!
MAC BAND BOOSTERS – If your child is a member of our incredible Brahma Band, then you need to come out and be a part of these awesome parents. Please remember, for the latest updates and information as well as current news, information, and schedules, visit www.macbandsa.com, log in to your Charms account, join us on Facebook (Mac Band Parents), or follow us on Twitter (@macbandsa) and Instagram (@macbandsa). Go MAC Band Parents!
MAC ATHLETIC BOOSTERS – On behalf of the MacArthur Athletic Booster Club, we hope everyone’s spring semester is off to a great start! It’s been great watching all of our student athletes participate on the football field, basketball court, wrestling mat and swimming pool. Soccer is rolling along, and tennis and golf are in full swing! There’s great anticipation for the upcoming baseball and softball seasons as well as track and field! The Booster Club Board wanted to let you all know some of the great things we were able to support through your membership, sports program ad sales and merchandise sales through the
first half of the year. Through funds raised via these avenues, we were able to help purchase training equipment for girls’ athletics, help with entry fees for a cross-country and travel expenses for a wrestling tournament. We helped purchase warm-ups for the tennis team and parkas for the swim team and helped with the expenses to fix some equipment in the weight room. As well as numerous initiatives for the football team. All said, $10,950 dollars were invested in the student/athletes of MacArthur in the Fall semester.We have a lot of great things planned for the spring. Our first meeting of the year will be this coming a Monday February 10th at 6:30 in the main gym. We will be introducing Freshman and JV boys’ Basketball, boys’ and girls’ Soccer as well as Swimming.Mark your calendars for April 26th for the Booster Club Student Athlete Scholarship Golf Tournament at the Quarry Golf course. In addition to raising money for two $1500 Scholarships (1 male and 1 female), all remaining profits will be distributed to various sports programs. Last year, over $6000 was dispersed to the various teams that participated. Even if golf is not your thing, come join the festivities. There will be a great auction, food, beverages and live music!We will be sending out registration forms as well as information for sponsorship opportunities in the next couple of weeks. We’d love to see a lot of Brahma Alumni participation at this years’ event!It’s never too late to join the Booster Club and be a part of the great things we’re trying to accomplish for these young men and women! We’re always looking for help as well. We will be electing a new board in the May time frame or If you’re interested in helping with the golf tournament or next years’ sports program, let us know. We’d love to spread the word to incoming freshman as well, so if you know of any, please forward this note to them and encourage them to become involved. We’re looking forward to a great spring cheering on our Brahmas!If your child is involved in MAC Athletics, be sure to join the MacArthur Athletic Booster Club! Keep up to date on upcoming meetings and events by following the Booster Club on:Facebook: Brahma BoosterTwitter: @Brahma_BoosterInstagram: brahmaboosterIf you have questions or would like to become involved with the Booster Club, contact us at [email protected]. Go Brahma Athletic Boosters!
PTSA – Lighting of the Arch Project:Our Mac PTSA has been hard at work and have raised over $10,000 for our lighting of the arch project. We are running a Go Fund Me Campaign to generate the additonal monies ($5000) needed to fund the project. Please consider donating and helping us spread the work for this awesome project that will enhance the beauty of our campus. Corporate checks can be made payable to: MacArthur High School PTSA and can be mailed to the campus (Attn: PTSA). For complete information and to donate, please go to the following link: MacArthur HS Lighting of the Arch ProjectCommemorative Bricks:
As we start the second semester, it's time for a Commemorative Brick order reminder. You can order a beautiful engraved commemorative brick to be placed in the front entry below the arch. All orders must be in by April 3rd. For complete information, please see the attached flyer. We want to remind the Mac Family and community to please remember to check out the PTSA Face Book page: https://www.facebook.com/MacArthurPTSAinSATX/ and the PTSA website http://www.macptsa.com/ for important information on what is happening at MacArthur. Go Brahma PTSA!
COMMUNITY-COMMUNITY EDUCATION - Community Education college preparation classes are happening soon, and we don’t want your teen student to miss out on opportunities to grow! This spring we have several classes that are geared towards effective studying, exam preparation, applying for college, and more.Click here to view our digital flyer. You can also visit our website at https://communityed.neisd.net and browse through the Youth & Teen category for a full list of classes. Don’t delay, reserve your teen’s spot today!North East Adult & Community Education reaches out to schools, businesses and other community agencies and organizations in order to serve the lifelong learning needs of the North East community so that people of all ages, interests and needs can better themselves and the community. You can also visit us online at https://www.neisd.net/domain/129 to learn more about Community Education programs.
VOTER REGISTRATION – Voting is a precious right and your vote makes a difference. Don’t be silent; let your voice be heard. Each High School Principal is a Deputy Voter Registrar by law. I want to encourage you to make sure you are registered to vote. If you or your child need to register, you can get a registration card at MacArthur in the Principal’s Office. You can either send it in yourself, or turn it in, and we will make sure it is turned in for you. Go Brahma Voters!
BEHVIOR AT GAMES AND EVENTS –I want to be very clear of the expectations and consequences. It is okay to disagree with a call and to be a little loud when supporting our Brahmas. It is not okay to be disruptive or engage in personal attacks or confrontations with Coaches, referees, or students. Anyone causing a disturbance or verbally abusing the officials, coaches, or students will be given one warning. If the behavior continues, you will be asked to leave, or removed from the game. If the behavior is very serious or persistent (that is, it occurs on more than one occasion, it will result in the issuing of Criminal Trespass Warning, which means being barred from all events for up to two years. I would ask that you not put us in a position where this becomes necessary. Please let the coaches take care of the coaching and dealing with the officials. It is extremely important for us to model appropriate behavior at any function. Let’s do the right thing when we support our kids. Go Brahmas!
Here are the events going on in Brahmaland this week:
a. Monday 022420:i. Trinity College Advising Corps UT Dallas Visit @ B116 11:45 am to
2:30pmii. MAC CIC Meeting @ Conference Room 4:25 pm
iii. UIL One Act Play Rehearsal @ Auditorium 4:30 to 9:30 pmiv. MAC Special Olympics BB Practice @ Gym 6:30 to 7:30 pmv. Varsity Baseball v. Smithson Valley Scrimmage @ Smithson Valley 5 pm
vi. Girls’ JV Soccer v. South San @ BAC-E 5 pm vii. Boys’ Varsity Soccer v. South San @ BAC-W 5 pm
viii. Boys’ JV Soccer v. South San @ BAC-E 7 pm ix. Girls’ Varsity Soccer v. South San @ BAC-W 7 pm
b. Tuesday 022520:i. Mu Alpha Theta Meeting @ S105 7:55 am
ii. MAC CTEC Job Shadow 9 am to 1:30 pm1. Audio Visual – Alamodome 2. Dollars & Sense - Generations FCU 3. Architecture – Pfluger Architects
iii. Trinity College Advising Corps Savannah College of Art & Design Visit (Portfolio Review) @ B116 11:45 am to 2:30 pm
iv. Grupo Folklorico Magnifico @ Senior Dining Room 4:30 to 6:30 pmv. UIL One Act Play Rehearsal @ Auditorium 4:30 pm
vi. Brahmadoras & Lassies Nationals Trip Parent Meeting @ Cafeteria 6:15pm
vii. Orchestra Parent Meeting @ Orchestra Room 6:30 pmviii. JV Softball v. Clemens @ NE Complex 5 pm
ix. Varsity Softball v. Clemens @ NE Complex 7 pm c. Wednesday 022620:
i. Technology Student Association Field Trip to Marion Dolford Learning Ctr. @ Cibolo All Day
ii. Blossom Scholarship Interviews @ Conference Room 10 am to 12 pmiii. UIL One Act Play Rehearsal @ Auditorium 4:30 pm
d. Thursday 022720:i. Varsity Baseball Northside Tournament @ TBA All Day
ii. Varsity Softball Southwest Tourney @ TBA All Dayiii. Varsity Tennis Bryan Viking Classic @ College Station All Day iv. AVID Juniors Trip to UT & Texas State @ Austin and San Marcos 6:30
am to 6 pmv. UIL One Act Play Rehearsal @ Auditorium 4:30 pm
vi. Grupo Folklorico Magnifico @ Senior Dining Room 4:30 to 6:30 pmvii. JV/Freshman Boys’ Track @ Clemens 4:30 pm
viii. JV Girls’ Track @ Alamo Stadium 4:30 pm ix. Varsity Track v. Churchill & Boerne @ Boerne 4:30 pm
e. Friday 022820:i. Varsity Baseball Northside Tournament @ TBA All Day
ii. Varsity Softball Southwest Tourney @ TBA All Day iii. Varsity Tennis Bryan Viking Classic @ College Station All Day
iv. Art Honor Society Induction @ Library 4:30 pmv. UIL One Act Play Middle School Contest @ MAC Auditorium 4:30 pm
vi. Girls’ Varsity Soccer v. Johnson @ Comalander 5 pmvii. Boys’ Varsity Soccer v. Johnson @ Comalander 7 pm
f. Saturday 022920:i. Varsity Baseball Northside Tournament @ TBA All Day
ii. Varsity Softball Southwest Tourney @ TBA All Day iii. Varsity Tennis Bryan Viking Classic @ College Station All Dayiv. MAC Dance MA Dance Competition @ Champion HS All Dayv. Color Guard WGI Austin Glenn HS Competition @ Glenn HS All Day
vi. UIL One Act Play Middle School Contest @ MAC Auditorium All Dayvii. Choir UIL Solo &Ensemble Competition @ MAC All Day
viii. JROTC St. Mary’s Orienteering @ Camp Bullis 8 am to 1 pm ix. Girls’ JV Soccer v. Johnson @ Johnson 9 am x. Boys’ JV Soccer v. Johnson @ Johnson 10:30 am
xi. JV Baseball v. LEE Double Header @ MAC 10am to 2 pmg. Sunday 030120:
i. Color Guard WGI Finals @ Rouse HS All Day ii. Strikers VB Club Team @ MAC Gym 1 to 3 pm
h. Monday 030220:i. Staff Meeting @ Conference Room 8 am
ii. UIL One Act Play Rehearsal @ Auditorium 4:30 to 7 pm
Have a Great Week!Peter MartinezPrincipal, MacArthur High School
“An Investment in our children pays the best interest of all.”
