WEEKLY BOARD HIGHLIGHTS AND EVENTS...WEEKLY BOARD HIGHLIGHTS AND EVENTS May 16, 2016 – May 27, 2016 Our Vision: Mission CISD will prepare and inspire all students to be equipped

WEEKLY BOARD

HIGHLIGHTS AND

EVENTS

May 16, 2016 – May 27, 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.

Victoria Rojas, our Social Studies teacher from Mission High School, has been awarded the 2016 Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Award from Humanities Texas and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Victoria teaches our Mexican American Studies Special Topics class and AP Human Geography at MHS and will receive a check for $5000.00 and the campus will receive $500 for the future purchase of instructional materials for Social Studies. This is a tremendous honor for our Mission CISD district and an awesome achievement for MS. Rojas as she leads the way for our Mission High School students.

Weekly Highlights

Mission High School

Mission High School 2016-2017 National Honor Society recipients were inducted into the society on Wednesday afternoon, May 18, at the MET. New inductees were presented with certificates while the NHS Junior members were presented with pins. Seniors were given their NHS bib for their academic accomplishments, service, leadership, character, and continued support of the NHS values. The student led presentation was driven by NHS President and Vice-President, Katherine McKenna and Jin Gao, respectively.

The 2016-2017 Mission High School FFA Officer Team represented Mission CISD extremely well at this year’s Area 10 FFA Regional Banquet and Convention. The Convention was held at the Richard M. Borchard Fairgrounds in Robstown, TX on Friday, May 13, 2016. The entire team served as voting delegates and voted on important items that will affect the Area for the coming year; they elected the new Area Officers and voted on many other items. President Sebastian Carrillo won third place and Julissa Alvarez placed 7th in their individual Senior Prepared Public Speaking Events at the Area Competition. Ariana Pena earned 2nd place with her Equine Science Proficiency Application. Amanda Granados, Jacob Flores, and Brandon De La Cruz have advanced to the State Level with their State FFA Degree Application. The Mission High School FFA Chapter has advanced to the State Level as an overall Exceptional Chapter and will be competing for the following awards: National Chapter Rating Award, Superior Chapter Award, and Golden Horizon Award. Student Sebastian Carrillo also advanced to the state level with his STAR Chapter Farmer Degree Application in Agri-Science. The 2016-2017 FFA Officer team is off to a strong start and is planning on organizing another active and successful school year for all of its members and will represent Mission High School and Mission CISD proudly at all events on and off campus.

Mission high School FFA Member Julissa Alvarez has been selected to service as a Youth Health Ambassador as part of the Healthy South Texas initiative. Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service, in partnership with the Texas A&M Health Science Center, has had the opportunity to work on a new health initiative called Healthy South Texas. The purpose of this health initiative is to reduce diabetes, asthma, and other preventable diseases in a 27 county area in South Texas by providing health and nutrition education. As a Youth Health Ambassador, Julissa will be trained in health and nutrition topics related to the Healthy South Texas Initiative. Once the training is complete, the Youth Health Ambassadors will help educate the community in the topics of which they have been trained. This is a wonderful leadership opportunity for students that are interested in entering the health field, but also, would be a great addition to their résumé.

Our Top 10 Ranking Students Billboard has been released. Be on the look-out. Congratulations Mission High School Eagles Graduates!!!!! GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO EAGLES!!!

Weekly Highlights Upcoming Events

05.20-05.21 – Folklorico Performance @ MHS-MET at 7:00-9:30 p.m.

05.20 – Staff Member of the Year @ Balli’s Event & Social Center at 12:00-1:30 p.m.

05.20 – JROTC Awards Assembly @ MHS-Neuhaus Gym at 5:00-7:00 p.m.

05.23 – 27th Annual Valley Proud Honors Banquet @ McAllen Convention Center at 7:00-9:00 p.m.

05.24 – MHS Awards Assembly @ MHS-Neuhaus Gym at 6:00-8:30 p.m.

05.26 – Mission Options Academy Banquet @ STC Technology Conference at 6:00-8:00 p.m.

05.19 – Baccalaureate @ MHS-Neuhaus Gym at 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Monday, May 23, 2016 Grade Level Meeting CILT Meeting Laying the Foundation-Science Buy the yearbook in the front office for $45 Tuesday, May 24, 2016 Team Meetings 8th Grade Patriot Awards Assembly 6-9 pm at MJHS Gym Parent Meeting/Luncheon – Above & Beyond 11 am at El

Patio Laying the Foundation-Science Buy the yearbook in the front office for $45 Wednesday, May 25, 2016 Team Meetings Team 6-2 Awards 1st & 2nd Period at MJHS Gym Team 7-2 Awards 3rd & 4th Period at MJHS Gym Team 6-1 Awards 6th & 7th Period at MJHS Gym Team 7-1 Awards 8th & 9th Period at MJHS Gym Buy the yearbook in the front office for $45 Laying the Foundation-Science Thursday, May 26, 2016 Department Meetings Team 6-1 & 6-2 Field Day Football Field Area (or Gym in case

of weather) All Day Buy the yearbook in the front office for $45 Laying the Foundation-Science

Upcoming Events

Mission Jr. High School

Friday, May 27, 2016 Department Meetings Team 7-1 Field Day Football Field Area (or Gym in case of inclement

weather) All Day Team 8-1 & 8-2 Lock In at MJHS Gym 5-8 pm (Vendor may have time conflict with set up) Buy the yearbook in the front office for $45 Saturday, May 28, 2016 Band Lock In at Peter Piper on 2 mile & Conway from 12 midnight to

6 am Upcoming Events for Next Week: Monday, May 30, 2016 Talent Show MJHS Gym Time TBD Buy the yearbook in the front office for $45 Tuesday, May 31, 2016 8th Grade End of Year Banquet at Mission Community Center 5-8 pm Team 7-2 Field Day Football Field Area and Gym All Day Buy the yearbook in the front office for $45 Wednesday, June 1, 2016 Last Day of School Teachers vs Students Game – Gym 8:00-10:30 am Buy the yearbook in the front office for $45 Early Release Day for Students Thursday, June 2, 2016 Workday Staff End of the Year Luncheon at Balli’s Social Event Center 1 p.m.

A 6th Grade Band Spring Concert was held on Tuesday. Our students did an amazing job playing songs they have been practicing. Thank you to all those that helped organize the concert and help students practice.

Our Choir held a concert on Thursday. Our 6th grade choir was the first to perform, then our all boys choir, our show choir and last our 7th and 8th grade choir. They did a fabulous job!

On Thursday, our 8th grade students visited Veterans Memorial High school. Staff from VMHS gave our students a tour of the campus.

On Friday, RCJH held a campus wide Field Day. Students enjoyed water slides, open gym, field events and a movie while eating lunch. Thank you staff for making this event a success.

Some of our band students were able to go on a trip to the South Texas Horn Workshop this past weekend at A&M Kingsville. They traveled with students from VMHS and MJH horn students.


R. Cantu Jr. High School

May 27, 2016: Talent show .

May 27, 2016: Career Day.

May 27, 2016: End of Year Staff Party.

May 30th and 31st: Final Exams.

May 30, 2016: 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony.

May 31, 2016: 6th Grade Awards Assembly (AM) and 7th Grade Awards Assembly (PM)

Peter Piper Family Night Fundraiser from 4-8 p.m. on May 16, 2016.

Spring Musical/Progress Report Card Night on May 17, 2016.

5th Grade Butterfly Fieldtrip on May 18, 2016.

A.R. Family Night on May 19, 2016 in the library from 3:30-6:00 p.m.

Water Day on May 19, 2016 for Lower Grades.


Bryan Elementary School

Kinder Graduation on May 23, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. in the Cafeteria.

First Grade Awards Assembly on May 23, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.

Third Grade Butterfly Fieldtrip on May 23, 2016.

5th Grade Graduation on May 24, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. in the cafeteria.

PK Awards on May 25, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. in the cafeteria.

2nd Grade Awards Assembly on May 26, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. in the cafeteria.

3rd Grade Awards Assembly on May 26, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.

End of the Month Assembly on May 27, 2016 at 8:00 a.m. in the cafeteria.

Millionaire Fieldtrip on May 27, 2016 at 1-5:30 p.m.

4th Grade Awards Assembly on May 24, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.

On Tuesday May 17th, Cantu participated on the annual Summer Reading Rally at Tom Landry Stadium.

On Tuesday May 17th, Progress Report Night was held at Cantu from 4:30pm-5:30pm.


Cantu/NCA Elementary School

On Friday May 20th at 9:30am Mission Collegiate Seniors will be visiting Cantu Elementary for a Senior Hall Walk.

On Friday May 20th at 12:00pm Cantu’s and NCA’s staff member of the year will be recognized at a District sponsored luncheon.

On Saturday May 21st at 10:30am, Cantu’s AR Millionaires will be recognized with different activities: visit to Barnes and Nobles, lunch at Cimarron Country Club, and a presentation from Brownsville Zoo.

On Tuesday May 24th at 8:45am 3rd grade students will be having their awards assembly in the cafeteria. At 1:30 pm, 4th grade students will be having their awards assembly as well.

On Wednesday May 25th, at 8:45am 1st grade will have its awards assembly and 2nd grade at 1:30pm in the cafeteria.

On Thursday May 26th, at 8:45 am PK will be having its awards assembly in the cafeteria.

Monday, May 16, 2016 5th Grade Mission Jr. High Tour from 8:00am-11:30am.

Tuesday, May 17, 2016 District Wide Reading Rally from 8:30am-11:30am 1st-5th Grade.

Wednesday, May 18, 2016 Girls Track Meet @ Tom Landry Stadium form 8:00am -11:30am.

Thursday, May 19, 2016 Boys Track Meet @ Tom Landry Stadium from 8:00am – 11:30am.

Thursday, May 19, 2016 Castro Elementary Choir Field Trip to the IMAS Museum in McAllen Tx. Form 8:15am-11:00am.

Friday, May 20, 2016 Kinder Graduation @ 8:30am in the Cafeteria.

Friday, May 20, 2016 Pre-K Awards Assembly @ 1:30pm


Castro Elementary School

Monday, May 23, 2016 1st Grade Awards Assembly @ 8:30am and 2nd Awards Assembly @ 1:30pm.

Tuesday, May 24, 2016 3rd Grade Awards Assembly @ 8:30am and 4th Grade Awards Assembly @ 1:30pm.

Wednesday, May 25, 2016 5th Grade Field Trip to UTRGV from 8:30am-1:00pm.

Thursday, May, 26 2016 5th Grade Awards Assembly @ 8:30am.

Friday, May 27, 2016 4th Grade Field Trip to STC Tour 8:30am-12:00pm.

Friday, May 27, 2016 5th Grade Prom from 4:00-5:30pm.

Monday May 16, 2016

Insurance Representatives will be at Leal Elementary

Tuesday May 17, 2016

Reading Rally @ MHS Tom Landry Stadium

Wednesday May 18, 2016

Track Meet for Girls @ Tom Landry Stadium

Thursday May 19, 2016

Track Meet for Boys @ Tom Landry Stadium

1st Grade Trip to Edinburg Bird Center

Glady’s Porter Zoo Visit 3rd Grade Students

Friday May 20, 2016

3rd Grade Trip to El Charco


Leal Elementary School

Monday May 23, 2016

1st Grade Award Assembly @ 8:30am

2nd Grade Award Assembly @1:30pm

Tuesday May 24, 2016

3rd Grade Award Assembly @ 8:30am

4th Grade Award Assembly @ 1:30pm

Laying the Foundation Training @ Waitz Elementary

Wednesday May 25, 2016


Thursday May 26, 2016


Ribbon Cutting Canopy Ceremony @ 9:00am

Friday May 27, 2016

4th Grade Trip to Texas A & M Aquarium in Corpus Christi Tx.

Saturday May 28, 2016

5th Grade Trip to Fiesta Texas in San Antonio Tx.

May 16 – 3rd Grade Butterfly Walk at the Butterfly Center from 8:30-11:30 a.m.

May 17 – District Reading Rally at Tom Landry Stadium from 8:30-11:30 a.m.

May 18 – Girl’s Track meet at Tom Landry Stadium from 8:00-11:00 a.m.

May 13 – PK Program at 8:30 a.m. in the cafeteria

May 19 – Boy’s Track meet at Tom Landry Stadium from 8:00-11:00 a.m.

May 19 – Minitropolis

May 19 – Glady’s Porter Zoo 3rd Grade Presentation “Books Come Alive” 11:00-12:00 p.m.

May 20 – Kinder Graduation in the cafeteria at 8:00 a.m.

May 20 – Honor Choir VMHS Fine Arts at 6:30 p.m.


Midkiff Elementary School

May 23 – UTRGV STEMS 5th Grade Field trip at 8:30 a.m.

May 24 – 1st Grade Awards at 8:30 a.m. in the cafeteria

May 24 – 2nd Grade Awards at 1:15 p.m. in the cafeteria

May 24 – 5th Grade Cantu Jr. High Tour

May 25 – 5th Grade Butterfly Walk at the Butterfly Center from 8:30-11:30 a.m.

May 26 – 3rd Grade Awards at 8:30 a.m. in the cafeteria

May 26 – 4th Grade Awards at 1:15 p.m. in the cafeteria

May 27 – 5th Grade Band tryouts in the LRC at 10:00 a.m.

May 17th—Students had an amazing time at the Reading Rally.

May 18th—Students took their career pictures.


O’Grady Elementary School

May 19th: Career Fair 9-11 a.m.

May 20th: Kinder Graduation 1:30 p.m.

May 24th: Water Fun

May 25th: End of Year Assemblies

8:30 a.m.: 2nd grade

1:30 p.m.: 3rd grade


8:30 a.m.: 1st grade

1:30 p.m.: 4th grade


8:30 a.m.: Pre-kinder

1:30 p.m.: 5th grade

May 30th: PK-2nd grade Field Day 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

May 31st:

3rd – 5th grade Field Day 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Talent Show TIME TBA

June 1st: LAST DAY of School

Pearson Elementary parents and some staff attended the United in Safety conference a few weeks ago. It was very informative!! Thank you MCISD!

Pearson Elementary celebrated teachers and staff the first week of May. We had an “Aloha” theme. Staff was treated to breakfast and lunch throughout the week. They were also presented with gifts.

On Friday, May 6, 2016 we had our Mother’s Day Program. Special thanks to mariachis “Toros de Plata” from VMHS and Mr. Frank Vela for coming to play for our moms. Also, special thanks to our second grade teachers for a great program and power point for our moms.

Our students decorated Mother’s Day cakes for their moms. What a great way to celebrate Mom! YUM!!

Weekly Highlights

Pearson Elementary School

On Friday, May 6, 2016, Pearson Elementary 3rd, 4th , and 5th graders were surprised at the STAAR Motivation Rally by Mission Eagle Coach Koy Detmer and MHS Principal Mr. Edilberto Flores. Both Coach Detmer and Mr. Flores spoke to our students about the importance of school and giving it your all in everything you do!! A HUGE thanks to both gentlemen for taking time to visit and motivate students and staff at Pearson Elemententary!!

Pearson Elementary parents and some staff attended the United in Safety conference a few

The week of May 9, 2016 Pearson Elementary celebrated Nurse’s Week. Our nurse, Leticia Galindo RN, was showered with many tokens of appreciation from our staff. Thank you Nurse Galindo for taking care of our students and staff.

On Friday, May 13, 2016, Pearson Elementary fifth graders participated in mock college interviews. Students completed resumes and questionnaires as part of this assignment. They were able to practice their communication skills of eye contact, hand shake, and greeting during these interviews. Special thanks to Mrs. Candelaria for taking charge of this new “Got College” initiative. Also, thanks to our interviewers Mr. Randy Perez, Mr. Jesse Trevino, Mrs. Nancy Villarreal, and K. White Counselors, Liza Garcia, Debra Navarro, and Anita Trevino.

Pearson Elementary fifth grade students traveled to Texas A&M on Monday, May 16, 2016 for their college field trip. It was an exciting and informative trip. Thanks to Mrs. Candelaria for organizing this annual event for our fifth grade students.

On Tuesday, May 17, 2016, Pearson Elementary attended the Reading Rally on Tom Landry Stadium. Read ON!!


Pearson Elementary School

Pearson Elementary will be well represented at the girls and boys track meets on Wednesday and Thursday. Keep running and bring back FIRST!!

On Friday, May 20, 2016, we will be hosting our final Family Literacy Event for the school year. Thank you to Mr. Casanova and Mrs. Elizondo for organizing these events every six weeks and promoting the LOVE of READING!!

Pearson Elementary is preparing for all of the upcoming awards assemblies which are scheduled from May 25, 2016 to May 30, 2016. We are “Wild About Learning!”

Salinas Elementary is proud to announce that we have a total of 63 AR Millionaires and 3 Two Millionaires.

Students from Salinas Elementary School enthusiastically participated in this years boys and girls track meet.

On May 18th Salinas Elementary graciously hosted a special luncheon as a thank you to our wonderful parent volunteers.

On May 17th Salinas Elementary parents were treated to a special Mother’s Day presentation in conjunction with Progress Report Night.

On May 17th Salinas Elementary took part in the Record breaking “Read On” rally at Tom Landry Stadium.


Salinas Elementary School

May 26th through May 30th grade level end of the year award assemblies will take place at Salinas Elementary.

May 28th Salinas Elementary GT students will take part in the annual GT Fair at Mission HS.

Reading Rally Tuesday, May 17, 2016 Students and staff dressed up with a variety of book characters for the 2nd annual MCISD Reading Rally. Book titles included The Magic School Bus, Charlotte’s Web, Fly Guy, Batman, and Pete the Cat. We were all excited to see the different characters represented throughout the district.

Track Meet Wednesday and Thursday, May 18-19, 2016 The girls’ and boys’ track teams competed at the district track meet this week. We had 22 girls and 21 boys representing our campus. Congratulations to our girls and boys for their hard work and dedication in this event.

Planetarium Friday, May 20, 2016 Students will be able to explore space when the traveling planetarium visits our campus this Friday. They will watch a video presentation inside the portable dome and view the night sky, the constellations, the moon, and the planets.

Elementary Music Festival Friday, May 20, 2016 Our choir students will perform at the district music festival at Veteran’s Memorial High School. Good luck to our choir students!


Waitz Elementary School

Awards Assemblies May 23 – 27, 2016

Birthday Corner

Quote of the Week

May 8 Linda Sanchez, Principal for Bryan Elementary

May 13 Rene Flores, Coordinator for Fix Assets

May 23 Dolores Reyna, Grant Writer

May 25 Trinidad Pena, Principal for Leal Elementary

We need to give each

other the space to grow,

to be ourselves, to

exercise our diversity.

We need to give each

other space so that we

may both give and

receive such beautiful

things as ideas,

openness, dignity, joy,

healing, and inclusion.

-Max de Pree

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WEEKLY BOARD HIGHLIGHTS AND EVENTS...WEEKLY BOARD HIGHLIGHTS AND EVENTS May 16, 2016 – May 27, 2016 Our Vision: Mission CISD will prepare and inspire all students to be equipped