Since the first day of school staff and students have been diligently preparing for STAAR testing. Now everyone can take a deep breath and relax just a little! STAAR testing for the year is complete and everyone is looking forward to upcoming end of year activities. For a complete list of upcoming events, see the calendar on the last page of this edition of Wildcat Weekly.

The Palestine Wildcat Baseball team earned their fourth playoff appearance in the past five years. The Wildcats gave it their best, but unfortunately lost to China Springs in their final playoff game of the year.

INSIDE THE ISSUE:

Athletics

Palestine High School

Palestine Junior High

A.M. Story Intermediate School

Southside Elementary School

Northside Primary School

Washington Early Childhood Center

TACE

Upcoming Events

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Wildcat WeeklyMessage from our Superintendent: Jason Marshall

Palestine ISD is greatly saddened by the tragic loss of lives due to extreme flooding in the Palestine area during the last weekend of April. Four of our students, their grandmother, and a former graduate of the school district who was the husband and brother of two PISD teachers all lost their lives. Palestine ISD participated in a communitywide memorial service this week where friends and families joined together to remember and honor those who were lost. During this emotionally challenging time, remember that Palestine ISD campus counselors are available to provide support to students, faculty, and staff.

Thank you to PHS students, the PISD Maintenance Department, and many others who have been helping those who lost their homes and belongings due to the flooding. Please continue to remember those who lost loved ones, and those who are still struggling after losing their homes and belongings.

Go WildcatsPalestine Athletics

Robby Clark: Athletic Director

Palestine Softball girls who received district honors: Taylor Brown, Junior, First Team Utility PlayerSaraya Tiner, Senior, Honorable MentionInfiniti Morrow, Junior,  Honorable Mention

Academic All District:Ashlynn Hillstead, SeniorAlyssa Howell, SeniorAmaris Ordonez, SeniorShelby Songer, SeniorSaraya Tiner, SeniorHope Chandler, SophomoreVirginia Rogers, Sophomore

This year was a very successful season for us. I am very proud of the growth our girls had throughout the season not only as softball players but as young ladies. I am looking forward to an even better season next year! Thank you for all your support this year. 

I would like to congratulate a few Wildcat Soccer Players for being selected to the TASCO ALL-STATE SOCCER TEAM. Tasco is the Texas Soccer Coaches Organization and all coaches from across the state vote on the players.   1ST TEAM ALL-STATE: BENNETT GIERKEY- 2ND YEAR IN A ROW ALLAN MARQUEZ CHRIS GIRON LUIS ZAVALA 4 PLAYERS SELECTED TO THE FIRST TEAM IS AWESOME!!!! JOHN ABSALOM- REGION 3 4A COACH OF THE YEAR- 2ND YEAR IN A ROW. PLEASE CONGRATULATE THESE YOUNG MEN IF YOU SEE THEM THIS WEEK.  IT’S A GREAT HONOR TO BE SELECTED TO AN ALL-STATE SOCCER TEAM AND THESE YOUNG MEN MAKE OUR COMMUNITY PROUD!! THANKS FOR ALL THE SUPPORT THROUGHOUT YEAR,

COACH ABSALOM

Palestine High School

William Stewart: Principal

• PHS students helping the community.

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• We are so proud to announce that 42 PJH students were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society this past week. Congratulations to these students on all their hard work.

Palestine Junior High School

Stephen Cooksey: Principal

• Mrs. Brockman’s class visited the Ellen Trout Zoo in Lufkin, Tx. Students had a fantastic time and came back with a lot of memories!

• Mrs. Templin’s 8th grade Math students work hard to prepare for STAAR testing next week.

A.M. StoryIntermediate School

Jamie Clark: Principal

• Students from Ms. Henry’s 6th grade ELA class received a “Cool” reward for their hard work preparing for STAAR.

• Story students enjoying an incentive at the bowling alley. Students earned the incentive based on their academics, attendance, and positive behavior.

Southside ElementarySchool Melissa Molandes:Principal

• Yulisa Guzman posing with her big brother Tony Guzman.

• Southside Teachers enjoying “Nothing Bunt Cakes” served by Mrs. Molandes and Mr. Richardson

• AJ learning about what a Blacksmith does.

• Southside students making candles the old timey way.

• Second Grade Students at Southside learning in a “One Room School House”

• Second Grade students cutting legs to go on stools.

Northside Primary School

Barbara Dutton : Principal

• Northside Texas Cowboy.

• K Science with Mrs. Lasser.

• Reading with the teacher.

• Word Work Using Technology.

• K students master first grade sight words.

• 1st Grade Sightword Jedi’s.

• Delivering Teacher Appreciation Gifts

• NORTHSIDE ART SHOW

WashingtonEarly Childhood Center

Shelia Bradley: Principal

• We have celebrated our wonderful NURSE all week!! She works really hard to keep us safe and well. WE love you nurse Liz!

Please continue to keep the Oliva family and the Carrizales family in your prayers. They will continue to need the support after this week is over.

PALESTINE ISDTACE

Northside TACE Family Woodworking Event:

Families enjoying each other and working together as a team.

Northside Primary TACE Literacy Center:

• Southside TACE Family Paint Night Event

Southside Elementary TACE Literacy Center:

• 2nd Grade rocking the Southside Campus during their music program.

PALESTINE ISDTACE

A.M. Story TACE STEM Center:

• Mission is accomplished by this Lucha Lego student!

• Students in Mr. Jordan’s Lucha Legos class are learning to follow directions to build simple machines.

Palestine Junior High School TACE STEM Center:

• PJH TACE students are creating Science foldables.

Palestine High School TACE College and Career Center:

• PHS TACE Math Students: Is it Math or is it Writing?

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May Looking Forward

HS Blood Drive

6:30pm-Athletic Spring Banquet

5:00pm-Band Spring Concert

5:30pm-YMCA volleyball practice

6:00pm-Adult English Classes

5:30pm-YMCA volleyball practice

6:00pm-Adult English Classes

6:00pm-PHS and PJHS Awards Ceremony7:30pm PHS Scholarship Ceremony

8:30am-Kindergarten Graduation

8:00pm-High School Graduation

LAST DAYOF

SCHOOL

6:00pm-Children’s Book Festival & Author's Banquet

6:00pm-Elementary Awards Ceremony

5:30pm-YMCA volleyball practice

6:00pm-Board mtg

8:00am-TSI5:30pm-YMCA volleyball practice

PALESTINE ISDTACE

TACE Family Engagement Program

PARENT ACTIVITY CALENDAR—MAY 2016

Center Day Parent Meeting/Workshop Hour

Palestine High School TACE College and Career Center

18 Violence 2:00 pm

24 TACE Adult English Ceremony 6:00 pm

Palestine Junior High School STEM Center

10 Family Picnic 5:30-6:30 pm

17 Family Paint Night 5:30-7:30 pm

A. M. Story TACE STEM Center

3 7 Habits of Highly Effective People 5:30-6:30pm

16 Field of Readers6:00pm Wildcat Stadium

Southside Elementary TACE Literacy Center

3 Family Reading Night 5:00-6:00pm

17 Bullying 3:30pm

Northside TACE Literacy Center

3 Annual Art Show 6:00-7:30pm

19 TACE Summer Program Orientation6:00pm