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Monday,
October 8
Staff
Development
Day
It Can Wait 2
School Board Briefs 4
Red Ribbon Week 5
Homecoming 8
GMS News 13
GES News 16
Principals Month 19
Inside this issue:
OCTOBER 2012
Gunter ISD
Volume 4, Issue 3
The Tiger Times
txtN n drivN. It cn w8.
lol. cul8r. @wrk. ttyl.
Texting has its own language.
We use that language as a life
line to connect to our friends
and family. We send pictures.
We chat. We text.
But texting while driving is
dangerous, and students at
Gunter High School were
reminded recently about the
risks. See story on page 2.
ABOVE: Students sign the
pledge banner. RIGHT: Superin-
tendent Dr. Siler handed out
thumb bands to students.
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Gunter High School students participated in an assembly centered on the dangers of texting and driving on September 27. The AT&T “It Can Wait” public awareness campaign is focused on a simple, powerful message: No text is worth dying for.
Those who send text messages while driving are 23 times more likely to be in a crash. The “It Can Wait” movement focuses on educating the public – especially teens – on the dangers of texting and driving.
The program calls on all drivers to take the no-texting-and-driving pledge, and share their promise with others via Twitter (#itcanwait) and Facebook.
GHS students watched a ten minute documentary told through the voice of teenagers who had been the cause of a texting while driving accident or who lost a loved one because of texting while driving. The video highlights the life-changing impact of texting while driving and encourages teens to take a pledge that says no text is worth the risk…it can wait!
Kevin Price, Fire Chief of Gunter Volunteer Fire and Rescue, shared with students his personal stories of responding to emergency calls caused by texting and the distraction of cell phones while driving.
“This is huge,” Price said. “Please don’t make us respond to an accident involving you. Driving is a privilege and getting behind the wheel is a great responsibility. Don’t abuse that privilege.”
Chief Price also relayed a message from Gunter Police Chief Bryce Kennedy that many of the drunk driving reports that the police receive are actually situations where the driver wasn’t drunk, but texting. The results can be the same: hurting yourself or hurting others.
Following the assembly, students were asked to sign the “It Can Wait” pledge banner and received orange thumb bands to wear as a reminder to not text and drive.
A recent survey reported by AT&T found that while 97 percent of teens say they know texting while driving is dangerous, 43 percent admit to doing so. 77 percent of those teens also said they’ve seen their parents text and drive – and 75 percent say it is “common” among their friends.
To reduce the temptation to look away from the road, the company developed the DriveMode™ mobile app that will automatically send a customizable reply to incoming texts, emails and wireless-originated calls – much like an “out-of-office” alert – notifying the sender or wireless caller that the user is driving and unable to respond.
For more information on the movement, watch the videos or sign the pledge online, visit www.itcanwait.com.
Be smart. Don’t text and drive. No text message is worth a life.
Garrett Hunter, Nate Yansky and Casen
Driskell proudly wear their thumb bands after
signing the “no texting while driving” pledge.
Natalie Newman and Jade
Allen sign the pledge and get
their bands.
When it comes to driving a vehicle, all text messages can – and should – wait.
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Big Changes at GMS By Principal Pat Autry
You might read the title of this article and think it was going to be about the dress code changes this year
or personal electronic devices or even some new initiative we have going.
But it’s not. The is another kind of BIG CHANGE going on at GMS – not noticeable at any given moment –
but VERY obvious given the right circumstance.
At the end of the very first day of school, I saw two students walking down the hall side by side – a really
small 5th grader and a really TALL 8th grader – and I thought, “WOW! That’s what happens in the four years
at GMS. Our fifth graders are GREAT – very responsible and doing a fantastic job of learning how things
work in middle school. But compared to the 8th grader, that 5th grader was tiny!
In the four years we have them, our students grow from elementary kids to high school young adults,
each year becoming more and more responsible for their own learning. This doesn’t happen by chance,
but through great planning and distinct differences in requirements and expectations from year to year.
For example, in 5th grade, students complete their daily assignments in their planner and the parent
reviews and signs this each evening. In 8th grade, the students are still given a planner, but it is largely up
to them to use it to help organize their assignments, activities, etc.
While working to build a solid foundation for future studies in core classes, middle
school is also a place for trying new things and finding out what one likes and
his/her talents. Students can choose from several sports and arts activities to find
their passion. At GMS, we have almost 100% of our 7th and 8th graders involved in
one or more extracurricular activities!
We take all of this very seriously, working to help them develop academic skills,
character, and much more as they prepare for high school – and life.
Mr. Autry
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GISD Board of Trustees
ATTENDANCE
Board members included: Steve Smith, L.D. Byrd, Rusty Arrington, Ron Box, Dr. Gary Harris, and Dr. Kelly Martin
District attendance included: Dr. Jill Siler, Sara McCarty, Dara Arrington, Pat Autry, Kelly Teems and Renee Maples
Students and families of the Gunter 10U All-Star Baseball team and the GHS FFA were present. Several other community members were present
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Alvin Jackson from Centurion American Development Group gave an update on the Bridges Development Plan. He indicated that two home builders (Lion’s Gate Homes and Megatel Homes) have begun the process for home construction with each submitting requests for 25 home permits. The two builders have plans to construct 10-12 homes by the end of the year and the development hopes to build and sell 25-30 homes per year. Centurion American specializes in Master Planned Communities (Carter Ranch in Celina, The Trophy Club and the Resort in Eagle Mountain Lake in Fort Worth, to name a few). Mr. Jackson also gave an update on the resort pool that is almost complete as well as the future tennis courts and workout facilities.
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Student/Staff Recognition: The following organizations were recognized -10U All Star Baseball Team for their State Championship and the Gunter HS FFA for their National Chapter Rating at the Gold Level.
Back to School Update: Dr. Siler reported that all three campuses were off to a great start and there was much energy and excitement from our students and staff.
Enrollment Update: Our total district enrollment is 807. This is up 2 students from the first day of school. While this is 33 students less than last year, it is right at the number that was used to develop the 2012-13 budget. Dr. Siler also shared information on transfer students and noted that out-of-district students make up nearly 20% of our overall enrollment. Our enrollment from Tioga ISD is down 17 students and that trend will continue as they have recently opened up a high school in their district. Elementary - 271, Middle School - 241, High School- 295, District = 807.
A full Financial Report was given including account updates from Landmark Bank, Lone Star Investments, a General Operating Report, I&S Report, Grayson County Coop Report and a report from Workers Comp.
Communications: Dr. Siler discussed the annual joint Tioga/Gunter Joint Meeting which is tentatively slated for February or March.
AYP Results: Sara McCarty presented the results to the Board which noted that ALL campuses and the district MET AYP! This year, 71% of districts across the state failed to meet AYP which is a huge testament to the tremendous performance of the students and teachers of GISD!
Financial Planning for 2012-2013 and Beyond: Dr. Siler shared that the future budgeting process has already begun and shared that two budget board workshops were scheduled this fall to focus on future budget plans.
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
The Capital Improvements Project Cost and Status Report was presented.
The HVAC units are still in the process of being installed in the Event Center (although the facility has been cool enough for events this past week). We anticipate installation of the first unit by the end of this week
The visitor press box is complete along with the handicap access and sidewalks throughout the complex.
CONSENT AGENDA/ROUTINE BUSINESS
Minutes and Billing were approved from August 10, 14 & 20 , 2012 - Minutes / August 2012 - Billing
REGULAR BUSINESS
The Board approved the District and Campus 2011-2012 Improvement Plan Evaluations as presented by the Campus Principals and the District Curriculum Director.
The Board approved a Memorandum of Understanding between GIFT and the Gunter ISD that allows the foundation to operate exclusively to benefit the GISD and the students of the District. The MOU provides adopted rules to govern the relationship between the foundation and the District.
The Board approved revisions to DEC (Local) Policy which eliminated the Annual Attendance Incentive. As part of the major budget reductions for the 2012-13 school year, the Attendance Incentive Plan was removed as a budgeted item. The plan was removed from Teacher Handbooks this summer. The final step was to revise the policy.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Monday, Oct 15, FIRST Public Hearing (5:45) and Regular Meeting (6:00) / Monday, Oct 29, Budget Workshop (6:00)
ADJOURNMENT: Regular meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:20 pm
Monday, September 17, 2012 6pm – Regular Meeting
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Fall is finally here! October is finally here, and with October comes National Red Ribbon
Week. GISD will celebrate Red Ribbon Week on October 29 - November 2. We will have
various activities going on at each of the campuses during the week that will emphasize living a
drug free life.
The Red Ribbon Campaign® was started when drug traffickers in Mexico City murdered
DEA agent Kiki Camarena in 1985. This began the continuing tradition of displaying Red
Ribbons as a symbol of intolerance towards the use of drugs. The mission of the Red Ribbon
Campaign is to present a unified and visible commitment towards the creation of a DRUG -
FREE AMERICA.
In schools more than ever, when everyone is wearing a red ribbon, that symbol carries the
message: “We Walk Away From Drugs!”
For more information, visit www.nfp.org and www.redribbon.org.
The Best Me is Drug Free!
GISD Dress Up Days
Monday, 10/29: “Be RED-Y to be Drug Free”
Wear as much RED as possible
(may wear hats/caps if they are red)
Tuesday, 10/30: “Follow Your Dreams,
Don’t do Drugs!”
Wear pajamas. (neck to knee appropriate, slippers may
be worn-except in PE)
Wednesday, 10/31: “Orange You Glad We Are
Drug Free?”
Wear as much orange and/or Black.
(May wear Halloween shirts, capes, wigs, hats/caps. No
costumes or masks)
Thursday, 11/1: “Stay in the Game!
Be Drug Free!”
Wear Sweats/Warm ups/Athletic Wear
Friday, 11/2: “Team Up On Drugs!”
Wear Gunter T-Shirts or Jerseys to cheer on our TIGERS!!
Red Ribbon Week: Live a Drug Free Life
JR. CLASS JR. CLASS
BBQ DINNERBBQ DINNER
Friday,
October 12
5 - 6:30 pm
GHS Commons
$8 - Adult
$6 - Children (10 yrs & under)
Includes brisket, potato
salad, beans, rolls and
dessert.
All proceeds benefit the
Jr/Sr Prom.
You may purchase tickets
from a Junior class mem-
ber or at the HS office.
THANK YOU!
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Buenas noches y muchas gracias por permitirme ha-
blar con ustedes esta noche. Yo soy la nueva superintendente de Gunter ISD y yo trabajo con todas las escuelas en el
distrito.
Quería compartir con ustedes un poco acerca de mí. Yo soy de Nueva York. Justo antes de ir a la universidad, mis
padres se movieron al sur de Texas. Mi padre trabajaba para una compañía que tenía una maquiladora y trabajó en
Matamoros y Brownsville. Yo vi lo mucho que el quería poder de comunicarse con sus trabajadores y por lo tanto,
cuando fui a la Universidad de Pittsburgh, que forma parte de mis estudios incluyeron estudios españoles y latinoa-
mericanos.
Hace veinte años, me fui a Argentina. Yo estaba viviendo con una familia, estudiando la economía y nadando con su
equipo nacional. En ese momento yo podía hablar español muy bien. Ahora… no mucho! De hecho, puedo hablar
mucho mejor de lo que yo pueda entender. Esa es la verdad. Así que cuando hablamos, por favor hable muy despacio
y, si es posible, con unas pocas palabras en inglés. :)
Quiero que sepas que me encanta lo que hago. Me encanta trabajar con los estudiantes y sus maestras y sus directo-
res. Por encima de todo, es muy importante para mí que los estudiantes están preparados para hacer lo que quieren
hacer – ya que está empezando una carrera, asistir a la universidad comunitaria, entrar en la militaria, una escuela
técnica, o de ir a la universidad. Nuestro trabajo es prepararlos para lo futuro que desean.
Quiero darle las gracias por trabajar con nosotros para ayudar a su hijo a tener éxito. Por favor dígame si hay algo
que podamos hacer para ayudar a usted o sus estudiantes. Espero que tengan un año escolar fantástico.
Dr. Siler spoke with the PADRES group at its September
meeting and shared a brief introduction of herself as
well as her goals for the students in Gunter ISD. Dr. Siler
began studying Spanish in 7th grade and studied all the
way through college. She even spent a summer in
Argentina living with a family and swimming with the
Argentinian National Swim Team. She’s quick to tell you
her Spanish is REALLY rusty, but the text of her speech is
below.
RIGHT: GISD ESL Coordinator Olivia Vest and
Dr. Siler with Elizabeth Mercado and daughter
Bianca Mercado of PADRES.
Two groups were recognized at the September GISD
School Board Meeting. ABOVE: The 10U All Star Baseball
Team for their State Championship and RIGHT: The
Gunter HS FFA for their National Chapter Rating at the
Gold Level.
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Members of the GHS FFA took part in Little Hands
on the Farm at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas on
September 19.
LEFT: FRONT ROW (Left to Right) : KateLyn
Peninger, Rachael Watson. MIDDLE ROW: Raul Rico,
Keegan Rusher, Johnny Brummett, Hunter Sansone.
BACK ROW: Rebecca Fredricksson, Jesse Harris, Dillon
Willard, Sharayah Mullins, Danielle Lintner, Tyler
Roane, Ryan Peninger, Taylor Fox, Josh Loper.
Not pictured: Sponsor Adrian O’Hanlon.
Planting at Little Hands are Raul Rico, Bryan Peninger,
Josh Loper, Johnny Brummett.
The Choir Booster Club will be selling
Texas Roadhouse rolls for Thanksgiving
and Christmas from
October 29 thru November 7.
Cost is $4 per dozen.
Please email Elizabeth Kulbeth at
[email protected] or see a Select
Choir member to place your orders.
If you would like to place an order for
both Thanksgiving and Christmas at the
same time, please specify how many for
each holiday.
Thanks for your support.
IMPORTANT INFO FOR PARENTS
OF CHOIR STUDENTS:
If your child is a member of the Middle
School Choirs, Varsity Choir or Select
Choir, please sign up for the choir email
list. All choir-related information will be
distributed and reported by email. Please
take time to do this. Go to Mrs. Kulbeth’s
website,
http://www.gunterisd.org/~ekulbeth/
and select the link for choir email.
Contact Mrs. Kulbeth if you have
questions at [email protected].
Congratulations to the following students
who made the Mixed High School All-
Region Choir:
Mackenzie Buckner Soprano 1
Michelle Cole Soprano 1
Ashleigh Gehman Alto 1
They will advance to Pre-Area Round in
November.
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The Gunter Police
Department requires
that a driver must be
21 years or older to
operate an ATV in the parade.
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Gunter 34
Boyd 27
Rushing: Cruce 20-123 yds, 1 TD; Hunter 19-93 yds,
2 TDs; Taylor 3-10 yds; Prosser 2-9 yds;
Bailey 2-2 yds, 2 TDs.
Passing: Bailey 7-12/103 yds, 1 INT; Cruce 1-1/47 yds.
Receiving: Taylor 4-97 yds; Driskill 3-32 yds;
Neely 1-21 yds.
Pottsboro 34
Gunter 6
Rushing: Cruce 17-33 yds; Hunter 15-42 yds;
Bailey 8-39 yds, 1 TD
Passing: Bailey 2-6/21 yds.
Receiving: Taylor 1-9 yds; Neely 1-12 yds.
Gunter 21
Melissa 18
Rushing: Cruce 26-103 yds, 2 TDs; Hunter 7-21 yds;
Taylor 1-18 yds; Bailey 2-8 yds.
Passing: Bailey 6-15/94 yds, 2 INT, 1 TD.
Receiving: Taylor 1-45 yds, 1 TD; Neely 4-35 yds; Shipp 1-14 yds.
Gunter 42
Howe 27
Rushing: Cruce 20-86 yds; Hunter 15-133 yds, 1 TD;
Taylor 5-49 yds; Bailey 1-8 yds; Driskill 1-5 yds.
Passing: Bailey 8-16/84 yds, 3 TDs;
Cruce 2-2/65 yds, 2 TDs.
Receiving: Taylor 1-10 yds; Neely 2-60 yds, 2 TDs; Shipp 1-13 yds,
1 TD; Hunter G. 1-16 yds, 1 TD; Brewer 1-34 yds, 1 TD;
Hunter, D. 3-16 yds.
The Gunter Tigers are currently 4-1 and have had a tough non-district schedule. We were
excited to wrap up our non district competition with a 41-0 victory over Alvord on Friday
night.
We talk to our players each week about improving their play, out hustling and out hitting
their opponent. Hopefully, this is on display each Friday night and especially as we head into
district. Next week, we will have our bye week before we start district play against Bells on
October 12. All of our team goals are in front of us. We must continue to strive for excellence
on and off the field and continue to come together as a team. We would like to thank the
community for all of the support and look forward to seeing you at Homecoming.
Come Early, Be Loud, Wear Blue!
with Head Coach Jake Fieszelwith Head Coach Jake Fieszel
TIGERS SCOREBOARDTIGERS SCOREBOARD
Cade wraps up a Melissa runner.
Will secures a catch vs Melissa.
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Join the 2012-13
Gunter Tiger Band Booster Club!
The Gunter Tiger Band Booster Club Mission Statement:
To provide support to the band director and students through inspiring youth leadership, achieving financial goals, promoting
appreciation for band music within the community, and the pursuit of music excellence at the collegiate level
Select from the following options:
Membership runs for the fiscal school year.
Tier I Membership - $20 One year membership
AND 1“2012” Band T-shirt Size____
Tier II Membership - $40 One year membership
One “2012” Band T-shirt Size____
AND 2 Adult Tickets to Gunter’s Homecoming Football Game
Tier III Membership - $100 One year membership
One “2012” Band T-shirt Size____
AND 1 Family Pass to All Gunter Home Football Games
Supporter – No Charge One year membership only
Name _____________________________________________________ Phone ___________________________
Mobile #1 __________________________________ Mobile #2 _______________________________________
Address___________________________________________ City __________________ State ________
Email ________________________________________________________________ Zip _____________________
Student Name ________________________________________________ Grade ________________________
Student Name ________________________________________________ Grade ________________________
Deliver Membership Packet To: _________________________________ Room ________________________
Visit us at our website: http://www.gtbbc.org
Please return Memberships to the Band Office.
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LADY TIGERS VARSITY VOLLEYBALLLADY TIGERS VARSITY VOLLEYBALL
Defeated Aubrey 15-25, 25-16, 25-19, 25-20
Lana Green 2 blocks, 20 assists; Casey Hicks 8 kills, 2 blocks, 2 aces; Megan Lee 4 kills, 1 block; Regan Hestand 3 kills, 4 blocks, 4 aces; Mikayla Watson 20 kills, 1 block; Reilley Hicks 1 kill; Kayla Pecina 2 aces.
Nocona Tournament (Pool Play Games)
Beat Iowa Park 25-15, 20-25, 25-22 Beat Jacksboro 25-16, 25-12 Beat Dodd City 25-13, 25-13 Beat Christ Academy (Wichita Falls) 25-23, 25-22
(Gold Bracket)
Defeated Paradise 25-19, 22-25, 25-5 Lost to Celina 23-25, 22-25 Beat Henrietta 25-23, 25-21
Defeated Van Alstyne 25-19, 25-19, 15-25, 25-17
Lana Green 25 assists, 24 digs, 2 aces; Regan Hestand 4 kills, 5 blocks, 1 ace, 16 digs; Mikayla Watson 11 kills, 3 aces, 19 digs; Megan Lee 9 kills, 10 digs, 2 aces, 2 blocks; Casey Hicks 11 kills, 4 aces, 2 blocks, 15 digs; Reilley Hicks 1 kill; Brittlea Autry 1 kill, 1 5 digs.
Defeated Leonard 25-13, 25-19, 25-23
Lana Green 11 assists, 15 digs; Regan Hestand 2 aces, 2 kills, 4 blocks,7 digs; Casey Hicks 1 block, 5 kills, 8 digs; Mikayla Watson 6 aces, 5 kills, 4 assists, 10 digs; Megan Lee 8 kills, 1 block, 4 aces, 6 digs; Reilley Hicks 1 kill, 4 digs; Mackenzie Mazzerolle 14 digs.
Lost to Sunnyvale 25-23, 23-25, 18-25, 11-25
Lana Green 13 assists; Regan Hestand 1 block, 1 kill, 1 ace, 15 digs; Megan Lee 4 kills, 1 block; Casey Hicks 8 kills, 3 blocks, 4 aces; Mikayla Watson 11 kills, 3 blocks.
Defeated Van Alstyne 21-25, 25-16, 25-16, 25-19
Lana Green 11 assists, 2 kills, 8 digs, 1 block; Regan Hestand 1 kill, 8 blocks, 2 aces, 14 digs; Casey Hicks 5 kills, 4 blocks, 18 digs, 1 ace; Mikayla Watson 8 kills, 10 assists, 15 digs, 4 aces; Megan Lee 10 kills, 2 blocks, 15 digs; Reilley Hicks 1 kill 6 digs; Katey Campbell 2 aces, 2 assists
Defeated Caddo Mills 25-18, 25-21, 21-25, 25-16
Mikayla Watson 8 kills, 6assists, 2 blocks, 10 digs; Casey Hicks 8 kills, 1 block, 8 digs; Regan Hestand 1 kill, 2 blocks, 3 aces, 16 digs; Megan Lee 4 kills, 2 blocks, 2 aces, 11 digs; Lana Green 15 assists, 1 block, 12 digs; Reilley Hicks 2 kills, 2 blocks, 3 digs; Katey Campbell 1 ace,2 assists; Mackenzie Mazerolle 3 aces, 13 digs.
JV VOLLEYBALL SCOREBOARD
vs Caddo Mills
JV Black lost 9-25, 22-25
JV Blue won 21-25, 25-20, 26-24
vs Van Alstyne
JV White won: 22-25,25-22, 25-9
JV Blue lost: 20-25, 19-25
vs Sunnyvale
JV White lost 25-21,26-28,23-25
JV Blue won 25-12, 25-23
vs Leonard
JV White won 25-8, 25-11
JV Blue won 25-19, 25-17
Lana serves up a winner against Celina.
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7th Grade B Team
7th B 13
Celina 25
7th B 21
Celina 25
7th B 25
Pilot Point 0
7th B 25
Pilot Point 12
7th Grade A Team
7th A 15
Celina 25
7th A 24
Celina 26
7th A 19
Pilot Point 25
7th A 25
Pilot Point 18
8th Grade B Team
8th B 16
Celina 25
8th B 1
Celina 25
8th B 19
Pilot Point 25
8th B 25
Pilot Point 22
8th B 5
Pilot Point 10
8th Grade A Team
8th A 17
Celina 25
8th A 4
Celina 25
8th A 25
Pilot Point 13
8th A 26
Pilot Point 24
Gunter Cross Country
Muenster Meet HS Girls Medalists: Tina Stevens -11th Tristen Covington-15th
HS Boys: 3rd Place Team Anthony Vulpitta 18:46 - 12th Toby Hampton 19:02 Jesus Morales 19:41 Jose Betancourt 20:36 Austin Rivera 20:49 Tyson Scott 23:41 Matthew McAllister 23:48
MS Boys: 4th Place Team Tyler Scott 12:15 Jose Montez, Lake Reed, Brock Savage, Scotty Tubbs
UNT Meet HS Girls Payton Baker (2nd) 12:04 Tina Stevens 14:10 Tristen Covington 14:11 Amanda Banks 16:38
UNT Fun Run Medalists: Marcus Vulpitta, Trey Keatts, Tyler Scott. (Pictured below)
GMS VOLLEYBALL
JV Volleyball vs Celina
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GMS
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
SEPTEMBER
Fifth Grade: Zander Turner
Sixth Grade: Ana Mercado
Seventh Grade: Hunter Simco
Eighth Grade: Cameryn Warren
By: Zack Mitchell McConnell
It was June 9, 2012, at 3 am and 13 students
with 4 sponsors from GMS had just come home
from the trip of a lifetime. We had gone
absolutely everywhere on our Washington D.C.
trip sponsored by the courageous Mrs. Inglish.
Initially, our trip started in Williamsburg, VA
hearing the stories of haunted historical build-
ings, on a late night ghost tour in the dark
shadows of a time gone by. The next day, we
explored the Jamestown settlement and Coloni-
al Williamsburg where we were able to take a
look into the past. We discussed how people
functioned in period clothing and performed
daily duties. Then we were off to Mount Vernon
where we took a tour of George Washington’s
manor overlooking the Potomac River.
During a chartered bus ride, we whisked by
numerous landmarks for quick photos at the
Washington Monument, the White House,
Capitol Hill, the Vietnam Memorial, the Korean
Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial, Martin
Luther King Jr. Memorial, the WWII Memorial,
the Iwo Jima Memorial, the Pentagon Memorial,
and the Lincoln Memorial.
Wrapping up the trip, we went to the Arlington
National Cemetery and Ford’s Theater where
Lincoln was assassinated. Did I mention the
breakfast we enjoyed at the Hard Rock
Café? We were also mesmerized by the exhib-
its at the renowned Smithsonian Museum.
After an amazing trip, we headed home to
use all our newly found historical knowledge
that we gained and incorporate these insights
into our daily lives.
GMS students, sponsors cover historical landmarks at nation’s capitol
Taking a break from their busy itinerary for a picture in front of
the US Capitol building are FRONT ROW (Left to Right): Conner
Clement, Kelsey Nelson, Matthew McAllister, Ethan Edwards,
Emily Price, Briscoe Fletcher, Taylor Cheers, Elizabeth Blessing,
Abigail Bon. BACK ROW: Mitch McConnell, Millie Ramirez, Mrs.
Charlotte Inglish, Mrs. Sabrina Edwards, Mrs. Sarah Price, Mr.
Mark Blessing, Trevor Notter, Cade Meyerdirk.
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On September 11, using Google Hangout, Ms. Racanelli's 6th Grade
class taught another 5th/6th grade class in Aguascalientes Mexico all
about figurative language. Kade McCarty taught them about hyperbole,
Hannah Kelley taught them about alliteration, and Braiden Clopton
taught them about onomatopoeias. The classes will meet again online to
learn more about the Mexican culture.
Using UStream, the 6th graders were able to stream their presentations
on Traits of Writing live. They invited parents to watch as their students
presented their topics. Additionally, they were able to record the broad-
cast for parents who couldn't make it live. If you want to check them out,
visit http://goo.gl/ue2xZ . The students commented that maybe they still
need to practice speaking loudly.
Recently, the 6th grade class had a
student who missed several days of
school due to illness but still wanted to
participate in class. The class hooked
her up with a Google Hangout and she
made it to all her classes via a webcam
and laptop. She didn't miss a thing.
6th grade has also setup their Google
IDs so they are looking forward to all
the collaboration that will be going on
very soon. The students are already
blogging about what's going on at
school. This allows them to practice
their writing skills for a public audience.
Ms. Racanelli is hoping that as the
year progresses, you will be able to
watch their writing abilities grow. You
can check out the blog post at http://
dracanelli.blogspot.com/.
ABOVE: The
students in Mexico
wanted to meet Jose
Rocha.
LEFT: The students
watch their
“classmates” in
Mexico on the
Starboard.
DREAM BIG - READ!
Congratulations to Fifth Grader
Davis Autry and Sixth Grader Madi
Varns for winning Kindles in the
drawing from the GMS Summer
Reading Program: Dream Big - Read!
During the summer, students who
read and reported on at least 8 books
during the 8 week program were given
prize packs and entered into the
drawing for a new Kindle.
Congratulations to all of the GMS
participants on improving your reading
skills over the summer!
Thank You!
GMS would like to thank the
First United Methodist
Church of Celina for its
recent donation to our
school.
The gift card will be utilized
by our teachers to
supplement the cost of
additional school supplies
needed in their classrooms,
or for students in need.
We truly appreciate your
generosity and
thoughtfulness.
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GMS Rocks! From the Gunter Middle School PTO
The Gunter Middle School PTO has been very active so far this year,
hosting meals for the teachers, selling T-shirts, working concessions
and planning for a booth at the carnival on October 23.
If you don’t have your GMS Rocks! T-shirt yet, order forms are
available at the school. Plus, we will have forms available at the carni-
val. We’ve sold quite a few T-shirts so far and are planning a GMS
Spirit Day Oct. 19 where all students and staff at the school will re-
ceive a special prize for wearing their shirt that day.
We’ll also have loaded baked potatoes and drinks for sale at the car-
nival! Look for notices soon requesting donations of water, soft drinks,
potatoes and all the fixings. Money raised during this fun annual
event will support educational activities for students, as well as the
annual Star Student recognition program.
Finally, thanks to the many parents who have indicated an interest
to volunteer at the school. Your efforts are one of the reasons Gunter
Middle School is such a wonderful place for our hard-working students
and teachers. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to one of
the PTO officers:
President
Haunani Shipper
972-415-6002
Vice President
Lee Franze
972-342-9427
Secretary
Julie Whitmeyer
214-733-2215
Volunteer Coordinator
Ann Vulpitta
972-824-6044
Treasurer
Brandy Cochran
817-675-0345
Teacher Appreciation
Becky Lounsbury
903-436-3129
SYATP
The GMS FCA hosted
a See You at the Pole
event on September 26
as part of the global
day of student prayer.
The rally invites
students to meet at the
school flagpole before
school to lift up their
friends, families, teach-
ers, school, and nation
to God.
SYATP is a student-
initiated, student-
organized, and student-
led event.
To celebrate
Blast from the Past, the Homecoming Committee is
looking for Classic Cars to
ride in this year’s parade on
Friday, October 12.
No registration necessary! Just
line up at City Park beginning at
2:30 pm. The parade begins at
3 pm. For more info, contact
Carrie Heinrich, 903-433-1545, or
“She’s a Beaut!”
“Rides like a dream.”
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Core Essential October
The night of October 31 sure would be boring without a hint of this month’s new value. But instead of passing out candy to three-dozen “pirates”, you will get to see everything from “hippies” to “wall street execs”, “dinosaurs” to “kangaroos”.
Why? Because this month we are all learning a little something about
Individuality - discovering who you are meant to be so you can make a difference.
Gunter Elementary School would
like to say a big THANK YOU to all
the parents, grandparents, and
friends for supporting us through
Target’s “2012 Take Charge of
Education Redcard” program.
We were given a check for $345 to
use for our students.
With this money we were able to
renew our subscription to
Brainpop, Brainpop Jr., and
Spanish Brainpop. Brainpop is an
online program with science and
social studies video clips that
enhance and enrich our science
and social studies student
objectives. Thank you again for
supporting Gunter Elementary
students. We appreciate it!
A BIG THANK YOU to The First
United Methodist Church of Celina
for their generous giving to our
students and teachers to help
alleviate the cost of school
suppl ies. The First United
Methodist Church provided a $225
Wal-Mart gift card to GES.
This money will be used to
provide school supplies for
students in need and also to help
support our classrooms with
needed supplies. We appreciate
the generosity and support greatly.
BIRTHDAY BOOK CLUB
Students at the
elementary school
celebrating August
and September
birthdays with a
Birthday Book
Club book include:
Finlee Gibson
Nicole Leach
Cloe Skipworth
Sitlaly Rodriquez
Reed Brackeen
Tiger football
player Bryce
Clopton, along
with other team-
mates, welcomed
the elementary
students to school
on game day last
Friday.
Game
Day
LHS and GHS
Tiger Pink out
October 26
Leonard High School and Gunter High School have joined together to raise money in the fight
against Cancer.
During the Leonard - Gunter game on Oct. 26 all fans of ALL TIGERS are asked to wear pink to
the game!
Both schools will be taking pre-sale orders for Pink Out t-shirts from Oct. 1 - Oct. 9.
The cost of t-shirts is $15.00 per shirt.
There will also be an Honor Wall at the game. For a $5.00 donation, the name of a survivor or a
memorial, will be placed on a pink football and put on the Honor wall.
(Pre – order for footballs on back of t-shirt order)
Please return all order forms to your school by Oct. 9 to ensure you get a t-shirt. Footballs will be sold
pre-order and at the game.
All Proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society.
Student Name__________________________________________________
Student School_________________________________________________
Student Campus_______________________________________________
Total Number of shirts ________
Size:
_____YM ____YL
_____S ____M ____L ____XL _____XXL _____XXXL
CALLING ALL GUNTER GRADUATES
We would like to recognize alumni in the
homecoming pep rally.
If you can attend our pep rally that day,
please send Cheer Sponsor Paula Lashley an
email ([email protected]) with the year
you graduated.
The pep rally will be divided up by decades
since the theme is Blast from the Past.
Participants would need to be at the
pep rally in the Event Center at 9 AM
on Friday, October 12.
Gunter ISD
110 N. 8th Street
PO Box 109
Gunter, Texas 75058
903.433.4750
Gunter High School
1102 N. 8th Street
Gunter, Texas 75058
903.433.1542
Gunter Middle School
410 Tiger Lane
Gunter, Texas 75058
903.433.1545
Gunter Elementary School
200 West Elm
Gunter, Texas 75058
903.433.5315
www.gunterisd.org
OCTOBER is PRINCIPALS MONTH!
Governor Rick Perry and other educational affiliates have
proclaimed October as a month set aside to recognize the contributions of
Elementary, Middle and High School Principals.
A BIG THANK YOU to
Mrs. Dara Arrington
Mr. Pat Autry
Mr. Kelly Teems
for serving as our educational leaders, disciplinarians, community
builders, spokespersons, budget analysts, and guardians of policy.
OCTOBER 2012 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1
MS VB vs Van
Alstyne, 5 pm
2
JVW, JVB, V VB @
Pilot Point
MS FB vs Callisburg
5 pm
3
4 Powder Puff FB
Game, 4:30 pm
5 JVW, JVB, V @
Leonard, 5 pm
6 CC @ Round Rock
8:30 am
MS VB “B” Team
Tournament @
Gunter
Marching Band
Contest, TBD
8 Staff Development
No School
MS VB @ Celina
5 pm
Columbus Day
9 JVW, JVB, V vs
Caddo Mills, 5 pm
Pajama Day
10 Tailgate Party
6:30 pm
Blast from the
Past Day
11 MS / JV FB @ Bells
4:30 / 7 pm
Twin Day
12 Early Release - 1 pm
Parade - 3 pm
BBQ - 5 pm
Coronation- 6:40 pm
V FB vs. Bells
7:30 pm
GHS Dance
13 CC @ Melissa
8:30 am
MS VB “A” Tourn @
Lindsay
Marching Band
Festival @ Lake
Dallas
Region Choir
Auditions @ Mt.
Pleasant
15 MS VB vs Pilot
Point, 5 pm
GISD FIRST Public
Hearing,
5:45 pm
GISD School Board
Meeting, 6 pm
16 JVW, JVB, V VB @
Sunnyvale, 5 pm
17 Marching Band
Region Contest
@ Princeton
18 MS / JV FB @ Tom
Bean
4:30 / 7 pm
19 V FB vs Tom Bean
7:30 pm
20 JVW, JVB, V VB vs
Pilot Point
11 am
22 MS VB @ Van
Alstyne, 5 pm
23 JVW, JVB, V VB @
Farmersville
5 pm
Fall
Carnival
24 District Cross
Country Meet @
Old Celina Park,
12:30 pm
25 MS / JV FB vs
Leonard
4:30 / 7 pm
26 V FB @ Leonard
7:30 pm
PINK OUT
End of 1st Nine
Weeks Grading
Period
27 CC @ Frisco
8:30 am
MS District VB
Tournament @
Sunnyvale
29 Choir Fall Concert
7 pm
GISD Budget
Workshop, 6 pm
Be RED-Y to be
Drug Free
30 VB Bi-district Round
TBD
Follow Your
Dreams—Don’t
Do Drugs
31 Halloween
ORANGE You Glad
We’re Drug
Free?
1 MS / JV FB @ S&S
4:30 / 7 pm
Girls Basketball @
Madill, 4 pm
Stay in the Game -
Be Drug Free!
2 V FB vs S&S
Senior Night
7:30 pm
VB Area Round TBD
Team Up on Drugs!
3 Regional CC @
Vandergriff Park
Region Choir
Concert / Clinic
@ Mt. Pleasant
Homecoming Week
Red Ribbon Week
