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Wildcat Weekly

Palestine Independent School District September 28, 2018 Volume 7: Issue 6

Inside this issue:

from the Superintendent: Jason Marshall Homecoming 2

Athletics 3

Campus Happenings 4-9

TACE 10-14

Looking Forward 15

GO WILDCATS !

Senator Robert Nichols came to Palestine on Septem-ber 20th to gain insight on education issues from area school superintendents in preparation for the Texas 86th Legislative Session which will convene in January, 2019. We always appreciate Senator Nichols for taking time to listen to the concerns of schools in his district.

During the visit; superintendents from Palestine, Westwood, Neches, Slocum, Cayuga, and Elkhart discussed areas in which schools need legislative assistance and Senator Nichols shared thoughts on what he expects from the next legislative session.

Senator Nichols told the group that he feels the Texas Legislature has an interest in helping school employees with the cost of health insurance. He does not expect the TRS defined benefit plan to be changed to an employee contribution plan. (The current defined bene-fit retirement plan ensures retirees of benefits through-out their retirement; however, an employee contribution plan could potentially leave retirees without an income at some point.) The senator also informed the group of his interest in assisting school districts with the recruit-ment of quality teachers into public education due to the current shortage of teachers in Texas.

During the fall, Palestine ISD will join with other school districts in Anderson County to compile a list of priori-ties to share with elected officials prior to the legislative session. By informing legislators on what is working, and what is not working, our hope is that good things will be accomplished for the students and employees of Texas schools.

DISTRICT EVENTS

Friday, September 28

End 1st Six Weeks

7:30p Varsity Football @ Crandall

Monday, October 1

Begin 2nd Six Weeks

5:00p Jr High Volleyball vs Fairfield

(Home)

5:30p Southside 4-H Orientation

Tuesday, October 2

4:00p A.M. Story Academic Open House

5:00p HS Volleyball @ Rusk

5:30p Northside WatchDOG Meeting

Wednesday, October 3 Washington ECC Fall Fest

Thursday, October 4

Student Holiday /Staff Development

9:00a JV/V Boys/Girls Cross Country

@ Lindale

4:00p PHS Tennis vs Mexia (Home)

Student Holiday/Staff Development

Thursday, October 4th

Student & Staff Holiday

Friday, October 5th

Classes Resume

Monday, October 8th

Carmen Aguilar and Tyler Gray

PISD Flu Shot Clinics

October 15, 2018

Southside 7:30 am - 9:15 am PISD Admin 10:00 am - 11:00 am

PJHS 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm PHS 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

October 16, 2018

Northside Primary 7:30 am - 9:15 am A.M. Story Intermediate 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Washington ECC 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm

Go Wildcats

Wi ldcat Weekly Volume 7: Issue 6

Wildcat Homecoming 2018

Tennis

The Fall Tennis team won the District 19-4A title this week with a 14-5 win over Madisonville. It is the third straight fall district title for the Wildcats. The team won 5 of 7 doubles matches to get the lead and then took 9 of 12 singles matches. The Wildcats will finish district play at home Thursday, October 4th against Mexia, where we look to finish undefeated in district. Coach Scott Tyler Volleyball

The Ladycat Volleyball Team lost a tough opening district match against Fairfield last Friday. (17-25, 25-21, 23-25, 23-25). Ja'Bria Simmons and Shayla Arthur each had 10 kills for the Ladycats. Destiny Mathews added 7 kills. Ka'Zem Wood had a big night from the serving line with the Ladycats scoring 18 points while she was behind the serving line and she had 4 aces, she also contributed 23 assists on the night. Ka'Zem led the team defensively with 8 digs, Raina Hanzik had 7 digs. The next game for the Ladycats will be Tuesday, October 2nd at Rusk. Coach Janae Evans Cross Country

The Varsity Cross Country Boys competed in Grand Prairie Invitational this week and came away with a 2nd place finish out of 44 teams. There were 280 runners in the race and Luis Rangel was our top finisher with an 11th place finish. He was followed by Michael Guzman 14th, Cristian Guzman 25th, Garrett Bowden 29th, Alexis Mendoza 31st, Grant Attaway 34th, Daniel Sanchez 37th, and Michael Chaidez 62nd finish. JV Cross Country Boys competed in the Elkhart CC meet this week and they all did a great job of running. My JV1 team was moved up to the varsity division and they came away with a 2nd place finish. They were led by Raul Ramirez, Jonathan Sanchez and Jose Sanchez. The JV2 team competed in the JV division and they came away with a 1st place finish! They were led by Jonathan Sandres , Lizardo Lemus, and Gonzalo De La Cruz. Coach John Absalom Football

The Varsity Football team will be on the road to play the Crandall Pirates tonight. Kick-off at 7:30 pm. Coach Morgan Robinson The Junior Varsity Wildcat Football team suffered a tough lost Thursday night to the Crandall Pirates 34 to 27. Although a great effort was given, the JV Wildcats left the field highly disappointed. Quarterback Cagen Clark started the scoring for the night with an 85 yard touchdown pass to ShoVeir Clewis. The PAT was good by Adrian Olivera. Byron Deyon led Special Teams with a 60 yard TD kickoff return. MyDarius Barrett scored on a 15 yard TD pass from Clark. Final scoring for the JV Wildcats came from Jakerian Lockett with a 55 yard TD run. Outstanding Defensive player was Chris Bryant with multiples break-ups. The 4-1 JV Wildcats are gearing up for district play. The JV Wildcats will have a Bi next week. Coach Darold Turner

The Freshman Wildcats had an exciting come from behind finish Thursday, September 27th to end in a 26 to 26 tie with the Crandall Pirates. The Wildcats went into the second half trailing 20 to 6, but an amazing effort by Jerrod Walker lead to 20 unanswered points by the Wildcats. Walker lead the offense with a 60 yard touchdown pass to Jadrian Conley, a 30 yard touchdown pass to Bryce Jackson, and a 12 yard touchdown run. Quan'te Gage had a big second half and finished a drive with a 2pt conversion after a Tyler Hunt 15 yard touchdown run. Defensively, Jermny Walker had a huge 2nd half Interception and Jaylon Pryor had drive ending sack. The team played with true Wildcat heart and we are very proud of their competition. Coach Randall Reeves

Go Wildcats

Athletic Director: Robby Clark


Palestine Athletics


Palestine High School Principal: Stephen Cooksey

Building a simple machine in Thigpen’s Physics class

Mr. Florence teaching PISD staff how to teach CPR classes

Kayla Smith, Carmen Aguilar, and Shanae Beavers are creating their own prison model in criminal justice.

Fine Arts, Fine Practice - It’s Aladdin Jr. rehearsal time in Wildcat Nation.

SEE YOU AT THE POLE, a student initiated, student led time of devotion, worship and prayer for our schools


Palestine Junior High School Principal: Joseph Mason

Mrs. Santone’s Theater Arts classes work on

some performance exercises as they take in

the fresh air.

The PJHS Cross Country Teams are off to a fantastic start to the season.

Their most recent wins came from a takeover at the

Fairfield Invitational on Saturday, September 15th.

The Junior High is busy this week preparing for the big Homecoming game against Fairfield.


A.M. Story Intermediate

Principal: Jaime Clark

Mrs. Alexander’s

Lions Den class

learning about

Pancake Art

Homecoming week was a blast! Neon Day, Happy Camper, Twin day & Maroon Out! GO WILDCATS!

Positive

Office

Referrals

Sergi Funai - 6th Grade Amilda Quincin - 4th Grade


Southside Elementary Principal: Grace Mancilla

Students in Mrs. Lazarine’s class hard at work on a solar system project

Students created

“Thank You” cards

for the generous donation

of school supplies from Kroger.

These Southside students are celebrating

meeting or exceeding their IStation goals

in math and reading for the week.


Northside Primary Principal: Barbara Dutton

Families had a great time visiting Northside

classes during Open House.

Teachers and staff got in the Homecoming

spirit by making their own mums,

courtesy of the Northside WOW Team. Northside students were ready for Homecoming.


Washington Early Childhood Center Principal: Sheila Bradley

Thanks Palestine Dental for visiting our campus!

Library time is very important on our cam-pus.


We like to grow our own vegetables.




Northside TACE

We had a great time preparing for Homecoming.

Making mums at Northside is a wonderful tradition that started three years ago.

Our junior

cosmetologists

are learning

skin care,

hair care,

and nail care.

They are proud

of themselves!



Southside TACE




PJHS TACE

PJHS Art Club celebrating Homecoming Week

with cookies from Palestine Painted Cookies!




PHS TACE

Members of PHS TACE Glee Club created

mums for students recommended by faculty

for HOCO 2018. Students receiving mums are:

Brooke Davis Michelle Saldana-Ledesma Minel Saldana-Ledesma Jessalyn Black Cherish Meirs Hope Levine Monica Ferretiz Caitlyn Martinez Maria Medina Veronica George

Glee Club Members included Alexis Belyew, Hailey Veillion, Erika Diaz, Joy Ruffin,

Destiny Williams, Mikayla Belyew, Mat Holman, Maria Medina, and Heather Moore.

Together, they created 48 mums; donating 13 to selected students.


Page 15 Wi ldcat Weekly Volume 7: Issue 6

Looking Forward

September-October 2018

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

23 24 25 5:00p HS Volleyball @ Madisonville

5:30p Open House:

Northside Primary

26 1:00p JH/JV Boys/Girls Cross Country @ Elkhart

27 9:30a V Boys Cross

Country - Ken Gaston

@ UT Arlington

4:00p PHS Tennis

@ Madisonville

4:30p Jr High Football

@ Crandall

5:00p 9th/JV Football

vs Crandall (Home)

28 End 1st Six Weeks

7:30p Varsity Football

@ Crandall

29 7:30a TSI Test

10a-2p Palestine

Police Department

Health & Safety Fair

@ PHS

30 1 Begin 2nd Six Weeks

5:00p Jr High Volleyball vs Fairfield (Home) 5:30p Southside 4-H Orientation

2 4:00p A.M. Story Academic Open House 5:00p HS Volleyball @ Rusk 5:30p Northside WatchDOG Meeting

3 WECC Fall Fest

4 Student Holiday Staff Development

9:00a JV/V Boys/Girls Cross Country @ Lindale 4:00p PHS Tennis vs Mexia (Home)

5 Student & Staff Holiday Football BYE Week 4:30p JV/V Volleyball @ Mexia 5:00p Jr High Volleyball vs Fairfield (Home)

6 7:45a SAT Test

7 8 COLUMBUS DAY 6:30p PHS Report Card Pickup

9 3:30p JH/HS Girls & Boys Cross Country @ Fairfield 5:00p HS Volleyball @ Fairfield 6:00p PJHS TACE 4H

10 11 4:30p JH Football @ Henderson

5:00p 9th/JV Football

vs Henderson (Home)

12 Northside Hamburger Cookout 4:30p HS Volleyball vs Madisonville (Home) 7:30p V Football @ Henderson

13 7:30a TSI Test

14 15 Flu Shot Clinic: Southside PJHS & PHS PISD Admin 7:00p Regular Board Meeting

16

Flu Shot Clinic: WECC, Northside, & Story 4:30p HS Volleyball @ Trinity 5:30p NS Canvas Paint 5:30p SS Painted Bags 6:00p PJHS TACE Painted Cookies

17 6:00p PJHS TACE Painted Bags

18 4:30p JH Football vs Van (Home) 5:00p 9th/JV Football @ Van

19 4:30p HS Volleyball vs Rusk (Home) 7:30p Football vs Van (Home)

20 7:00p Dogwood Jamboree @ PHS Auditorium

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