WEEKLY BOARD HIGHLIGHTS AND EVENTS Championships while Stephanie Gonzalez placed 2nd in her weight class. Both ladies have dedicated countless hours in the weight room with the sole

WEEKLY BOARD

HIGHLIGHTS AND

EVENTS

March 21, 2016 – April 1, 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.

Ariana Pena placed 4th and SUPERIOR Rating on her

project at the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show on

Saturday, March 12. Mission High School FFA

Chapter represented the campus well with spirit,

showmanship, dedication, cleanliness, presentation,

and total dedication to the FFA Program and its

leadership building opportunities. Students under the

supervision of Mr. B. Garza, Ms. C. Saenz, and Mr. M.

Villarreal excelled throughout the livestock with many

awards, honors, and distinctions.

Weekly Highlights

Mission High School

MISSION HIGH SCHOOL FBLA Places Two at Texas FBLA State Leadership Conference – Attending Nationals in Atlanta, GA in June 2016

Yvette Cazares and Gerardo Hernandez, Mission High School FBLA chapter members, placed 4th in Word Processing and 4th in Database Design and Application, respectively, at the Texas FBLA State Leadership Conference held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Houston, TX on March 3 – 5, 2016. Yvette and Gerardo now qualify to attend and compete at the FBLA National Leadership Conference to be held in Atlanta, GA from June 27 to July 03, 2016. Yvette Cazares was named Who’s Who in Texas FBLA. Ramiro J. O’caña, adviser, was recognized for 36 years of service to FBLA. The Mission FBLA chapter was recognized for 100% Endowment fund participation and for helping with the March of Dimes.

The Word Processing event consists of two-parts: a one-hour online exam consisting of objective-type questions related to the application knowledge of Word Processing concepts; and a one-hour production test.

The Database Design and Application event consists of two-parts: a one-hour online consisting of objective-type questions related to the application knowledge of Database Design and Applications concepts; and a one-hour production test.

A total of 8 members represented the Mission High School FBLA Chapter at the State competition. Other members attending the State Conference were: Diego Bustillos, Rebeca Gomez, Jay Reta-Cordoba, Dante Rodriguez, Marco Silva, and Pedro Silva. Members attended a variety of workshops, exhibits, a general session, voting and recognition sessions, and the Installation of State Officers/Awards of Excellence Program. Mr. Ramiro J. O’caña, Mission High School FBLA Adviser, and Ms. Corinna Ortiz, guest chaperone, accompanied the group.

Future Business Leaders of America is a national organization for high school students preparing for careers in business occupations. Its college counterpart is Phi Beta Lambda (PBL). The FBLA National theme is “CONNECT.”

Our high school and junior high FRC Robotics Team recently

competed at the nationals FRC competition during the week of

March 8-12. The students competed with teams around the

world and throughout the nation. Although our MHS/AMJH

FRC Robotics Team did not make it to the World Competitions,

they took ONE GIANT STEP for robotic innovation,

programming, competition, creativity, and development for

Mission CISD. The team was TOP 25 in Offensive Power Rating

and Highest Rookie Offensive Team. The MHS/AMJH FRC

Robotics Team looks forward to next year’s competition with

enthusiasm, experience, more preparation, and

POSSIBILITIES. Former World Competitors and this year’s

Chairman Award team from the Woodlands has agreed to

mentor our upcoming FUTURE MAKERS in preparation for

next year’s FRC Competition.

On Thursday, March 10, The Mission High School College

Awareness Club visited Texas A&M- Corpus Christi and Texas

A&M- Kingsville to encourage students in making smart

decisions when selecting a university to attend. Altogether,

twenty six seniors attended the university visit with several

students already accepted to attend the universities visited.

The students toured the dorms, recreation facilities, student

services, and were hosted by former Mission High School

alumni. During the next couple of weeks, students will work on

an activity comparing the pros and cons of each school for their

intended field of study..

Weekly Highlights

Mission High School

On Tuesday evening, March 15, the Mission Lady

Eagles Soccer Team defeated LJ Juarez-Lincoln by

the score of 4-3. The game was contested by both

teams throughout every minute if each half. The

game was decided on penalty kicks. Congratulations

to Coach J. Gil, Coach A. Zamora, Coach C. Garcia,

and Coach V. Salinas.

ON Thursday evening, March 17, the Lady Eagles

Softball Team defeated Rio Hondo by the score of

14-13. The “Nail-biter” was intense with a lot of

offensive and crucial defensive stops needed in order

to win the game. The Lady Eagles bounce back

from a loss on Tuesday evening, March 15, to the

Lady Coyotes from La Joya HS. The girls continue

to excel in District 30-6A and look forward to facing

the strength of the schedule in preparation for the

playoffs.

Tabitha Gonzalez placed 7th in state at the State

Powerlifting Championships while Stephanie Gonzalez

placed 2nd in her weight class. Both ladies have

dedicated countless hours in the weight room with the

sole premises of making and excelling at the state level

of powerlifting competition. The girls were coached by

Rogelio Pena III, until his departure, Coach Mario Pena

Jr. and Coach Edna Clemons. The Mission HS

Powerlifting Program hopes to use this accomplishment

as a catalyst for future and more participation at the

state level. GOOOOOOOOOO EAGLES!!!!!

Weekly Highlights

Mission High School

We had 12 students from MHS compete at the TMSCA State competition. They are the

following:

12th grade

Ricardo Yruegas (Calculator Applications)

Jin Gao (Mathematics, Science)

Katherine McKenna (Mathematics, Science)

Peter Silva (Mathematics)

Tiana Rivas (Mathematics)

11th grade

Edgar Garza (Number Sense, Calculator Applications, Mathematics, Science)

Samantha Alaniz (Calculator Applications)

Kimberly Ramon (Calculator Applications)

10th grade

Alyssa Garza (Number Sense, Calculator Applications, Mathematics, Science)

9th grade

Alejandro Hernandez (Number Sense, Calculator Applications, Mathematics, Science)

Enrique Elizondo (Number Sense, Calculator Applications, Mathematics, Science)

Alexander Gonzalez (Number Sense, Calculator Applications, Mathematics, Science)

Our Calculator Applications team earned 9th place in the state, continuing to make Mission

proud. Ricardo Yruegas and Edgar Garza ended up in top 20 in their respective grades.

Alejandro Hernandez, a new addition to our team, tied for tenth place in the state. Combining

all the events together our Mathlete team earned 16th place in the state 6A division. A complete

list of the results for 6A can be found at http://tmsca.org/images/2016_hs_state/results_6a.pdf

http://tmsca.org/images/2016_hs_state/results_6a.pdf

Congratulations to all the Mission High School FFA members that

recently participated in the 77th Annual Rio Grande Valley Livestock

show. All students represented Mission High School and Mission

CISD extremely well throughout the week at different activities that

took place at this year’s show.

Several Mission High School FFA Members shined as they won

multiple awards and advanced to the Premium Auction with their

projects.

Nelida Garza 1st Place Class Champion and Reserve Breed Champion overall

Fine wool lamb

Amanda Granados 1st Place Class Champion and Reserve Breed Champion

overall Brahman Heifer

Jacob Flores 2nd Place Reserve Class Champion and Reserve Breed Champion

overall AOB steer

Brianna Saenz 1st Place Class Champion Medium wool lamb

Rudy Salazar 2nd Place Reserve Class Champion fine wool cross lamb

Sebastian Carrillo Superior Rating and 4th Place Overall champion in the

Wildlife Equipment Category with his Read Oak and Cedar Fish Filleting Table

Ariana Pena Superior Rating and 4th Place Overall Champion in the Home

Interior Category with her Texas A&M University Theme Dog House

Jacob Flores Superior Rating with his Walnut, Maple, and Ash Cutting Board

Genaro Duron Excellent Rating and 5th Place Overall Champion with his Pistol

Shaped Large BBQ Pit

Pedro Cantu Excellent Rating with his Medium Size BBQ Pit

Erick Ramirez Excellent Rating with his 8 foot Picnic Table

Weekly Highlights

Mission High School

Brandon De La Cruz 4th Place Fine wool Cross Lamb

Erick Ramirez 4th Place Brahman Heifer

Marco Garcia 5th Place Market Goat

Brandon De La Cruz 5th Place Market Steer

Mission High School FFA Market Lamb Exhibitors won Reserve Champions in Good House

Keeping:

Nelida Garza, Samantha Young, Kayla Mora, Amanda Granados, Alan Hinojosa, Rudy Salazar,

Brandon De La Cruz, Jody Sifuentes, Annalissa Vela, Arianna Pena and Brianna Saenz.

Other high placing students were:

Arianna Pena 6th Place Lamb Samantha Young 6th Place Lamb Kayla Mora 6th Place Lamb

Alan Hinojosa 6th Place Lamb Annalissa Vela 6th Place Lamb Jody Sifuetes 7th Place Lamb

Alan Hinojosa 7th Place Goat Amanda Granados 8th Place Lamb Nelida Garza 8th Place Pig

Christopher Venecia 9th Place Pig Karina Garcia 13th Place Pig Sebastian Carrillo 14th Place Pig

Rudy Salazar 16th Place Pig Kayla Mora 19th Place Pig Andrea Gonzalez 21st Place Pig

The Mission Eagles Baseball Team defeated the La Joya

Coyotes on Tuesday evening, March 22, by the score of 7-

3. The team was led by great pitching, outstanding

defensive play, and consistent hitting. The team is coached

by Coach R. Lozano, Coach L. Salinas Jr., Coach D.

Mann, and Coach M. Salinas.

Mission High School FFA Member, Amanda Granados

experienced a tremendous year of success with her

Brahman Heifer named NBS MISS 3 Diamond 245/5 also

nick named “LANA”. Amanda and Lana earned multiple

awards throughout the show season. This school year and

livestock show season they won the following awards at

numerous livestock shows. Three Breed Championships,

one Reserve Breed Champion, one 2nd place and one 3rd

place ranking. Amanda and Lana won 1st place at 5

different livestock shows including the prestigious San

Antonio Livestock Show & Rodeo in February. Amanda is

a Junior at Mission High School and a proud member of

the Mission High School FFA Chapter. Lana is a Pure

Breed Brahman Heifer and comes from EL Salinas Ranch

out of Mission, TX. Amanda and the entire Mission FFA

Chapter would like to thank the Breeder Mr. Norberto

“Beto” Salinas and El Salinas Ranch for raising such an

outstanding heifer and their continued support throughout

this competitive and successful year.

Weekly Highlights Upcoming Events

Mission High School

03.24 – District 30-6A One-Act Play District Competition @

MHS-MET at 8:00 a.m. through 8:00 p.m.

03.24 – TRACK & FIELD: Rey Ramirez Invitational Relays

@ Rio Grande City-Joe R. Sanchez Stadium at 1:00-9:00

p.m.

03.24 – BASEBALL: Nikki Rowe vs. Mission @ MHS-Leo

Najo Stadium at 7:00-9:30 p.m.

03.24 – SOFTBALL: Mission vs. LJ Juarez-Lincoln @ LJ

Juarez-Lincoln Softball Field at 7:00-9:00 p.m.

03.24 – Mission Excellence Banquet @ Mario’s Banquet Hall

at 7:00-9:30 p.m.

03.29 – EOC Exam: English I

O3.29 – BASEBALL: Mission vs. LJ Juarez-Lincoln @ LJ

Juarez-Lincoln Baseball Field at 7:00-9:30 p.m.

03.29 – SOFTBALL: Memorial vs. Mission Lady Eagles @

MHS-Softball Field at 7:00-9:00 p.m.

03.31 – EOC Exam: English II

On March 19, 7 students traveled to the "Texas Math

and Science Coached Association" (TMSCA) State meet

for Mathematics, Calculators, Number Sense, and

Science. The following students participated: Hector

Iglesias, Kimberly Garza, Gabriel Lozoya, Kellen

Shults, Andres Vasquez, Emily Salinas, and Michael

Iglesias.

Our school placed 11th overall out of 28 schools in the

5A division. We also placed 7th for team in Calculators

with the team consisting of Kimberly Garza (11th

grade), Hector Iglesias (12th grade), Michael Iglesias

(9th grade), and Emily Salinas (10th grade).

We also had a couple individuals that placed in their

grade level. Kimberly Garza got 2nd place for 11th

grade Calculators, Emily Salinas got 10th place for 10th

grade calculators, and Michael Iglesias scored 8th place

for 9th grade Calculators. Hector Iglesias got 1st place

for 12th grade Mathematics.

Overall, our team did great and the students really

enjoyed the trip. It gave us a good idea of our

competition for our district meet on April 2nd, which

will be hosted here at VMHS.

Weekly Highlights

Veterans Memorial High School

A Teachers vs. Students basketball game was

hosted by Student Council on Thursday, March

10th. The game was very exciting, and the students

outscored the teachers to claim their victory.

Several groups were recently recognized by the

MCISD Board of Trustees. HOSA and DECA are

pictured with their sponsors.

Mission Veterans Memorial FFA – Exhibitors

VMHS FFA MEMBERS EARN SCHOLARSHIPS, SHINY

BUCKLES, PREMIUM MONEY, AND EXCELLENCE AWARD

Preparing for a livestock show and raising a project

takes lots of hard work and commitment. The students

from the Veterans Memorial FFA chapter showed that

their hard work paid off these past few days. On March

2-5 the Veterans Memorial FFA attended the South

Texas Agriculture Roundup (STAR) Show in Edinburg,

where numerous of the FFA students did an awesome

job representing the chapter.

Javier Martinez - Breed Champion Light Cross and

Overall Reserve Grand Champion Market Hog of

Show.

Weekly Highlights


Scholarship and Champions

Zenaida Alaniz - $1000.00 STAR Scholarship and $500.00 Carmen Guerra Memorial Scholarship

David Bazan Jr. - $750.00 STAR Scholarship and $ 500 Whataburger Scholarship

Christina Reyna - $750 STAR Scholarship

Javier Martinez – Reserve Grand Champion Market Hog

Marcus Cordova – Champion Lamb Showman

Zenaida Alaniz – Reserve Champion Lamb Showman

Jorge Salinas Jr. – Reserve Champion Goat Showman 15-16 year olds

Alexandra Salinas – Reserve Champion Goat Showman 13-14 year olds

Javier Martinez – Champion Light Cross Market Hog

Market Hog Division:

Alexandra Salinas, 2nd (Sold at Auction) ; David Bazan, 2nd (Sold at Auction);

Edgar Villarreal, 4th (Sold at Auction); Marcos Diaz, 5th (Sold at Auction);

Andrea Garza, 6th (Sold in Auction); Jorge Salinas, 7th (Sold at Auction;

Kyana Vela, 7th ; Christina Reyna, 7th ; Randy Ruiz, 7th ; Daniel Munguia, 7th ;

Market Lambs Division:

Zenaida Alainz, 4th (Sold at Auction)

Marcus Cordova, 6th

Market Goats Divisions:

Alexandra Salinas, 1st (Sold at Auction)

Jorge Salinas, 1st (Sold at Auction)

Market Steer Division: David Bazan, 4th (Sold at Auction)

Breeding Cattle Division: Christina Reyna, 3rd and 14th Overall in Commercial Heifer Division

(Sold at Auction)

*Special Recognition

The Veterans Memorial FFA Chapter also earned the STAR GALA Excellence Award which recognized FFA Chapters that exceeded the goals set forth by STAR GALA committee.

Mrs. Irma Bazan and her cosmetology

students were recognized by the MCISD

School Board for their outstanding

performance at their recent competition.

Two VMHS students in the Leo Club were

recently recognized at a MCISD School

Board meeting.



3/24 – Mission Excellence Banquet, Mario’s,

7:00pm

3/25 – Lady Patriot Soccer vs. PSJA North at

PSJA, 7:00pm (Playoff Game)

3/25 – Easter Holiday

3/28 – 31-5A Pre-District Golf Tournament,

Shary Golf Course (Boys & Girls)

3/29 – Varsity Baseball vs. Valley View at home,

7:00pm

3/29 – Varsity Softball vs. Vela at home, 7:00pm

3/29 thru 4/1 – English 1 & 2 STAAR EOC

Exams

3/29 or 3/31 – Pre UIL Contest

3/31 thru April 3 – SkillsUSA State Competition


Mission Jr. High School

No Highlights. Thursday, March 31, 2016

Department Meetings

Science Bowl Dinner 5:30 pm at Balli’s Express

Event Center

Friday, April 1, 2016

Department Meetings

Saturday, April 2, 2016

Relay for Life

Upcoming Events for Next Week:

4/4/2016 District Field Events & 3200 Track Meet 5

pm at Sharyland

4/6/2016 District Running Events Track Meet 5 pm

at Sharyland

4/9/2016 TMSCA State Championship

Upcoming Events

Monday, March 28, 2016

Grade Level Meeting

CILT Meeting

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Team Meetings

STAAR Testing 7th Writing and 8th

Math

Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Team Meetings

STAAR Testing 8th Reading

We concluded our Texas Public School Week with Open

House and a Health Fair. It was a very successful event.

We had over 35 agencies ranging from pharmacies to

hospitals. Our parents and teachers took advantage of

the free services and information. Mrs. Rodriguez did a

great job organizing the event.

We ended the Relay for Life: Coins for the Cure

fundraiser on March 11th. The competition between the

grade levels helped to motivate the students and teachers.

7th graders were able to take the win!

Team Valeria continues to grow. We have invited the

parents of our student Valeria to join us on April 2nd at

Relay for Life.

Hawk Divas and Cheerleading tryout practices started

this week for their tryout on Thursday. Lots of

excitement amongst the girls to show off their school

spirit.

Final preparations are taking place for our first round of

STAAR testing. 7th and 8th grade students and teachers

remain focus on the 90% or better. Final strategies,

tutorials and reviews are taking place to make sure that

students achieve this goal.


K. White Jr. High School

STAAR testing

Benchmark testing

Relay for Life

Progress Report Card Night/ Online

Registration Fair

None at this time.


Alton Elementary School

Progress Report Night – 4/5

End of the Month Assembly/STAAR Pep

Rally for Fourth and Fifth Graders March

24, 2016 in the cafeteria at 8: a.m. Students

were awarded for Perfect Attendance,

Student of the Week and Month, and AR

Millionaires.

Pre-K and Kinder Round Up in the

Cafeteria. March 22-23, 2016


Bryan Elementary School

Literacy Night/Report Card Night on April

5, 2016.

D.E.A.R. Day on April 11, 2016.

National Library Week April 10-16, 2016.

Monday, March 21, 2016 Attendance Bash.

Wednesday, March 23, 2016 Girls on the

Run 3:15-4:45pm.

Thursday, March 24, 2016 Girls on the Run

3:15-4:45pm.

Thursday, March 24, 2016 Easter Egg Hunt

for Pre-Kinder-1st grade.


Castro Elementary School

Monday, March 28, 2016 STAAR Pep Rally

in the Cafeteria @ 2:30pm 2nd -5th Grade.

Wednesday, March 30, 2016 Girls on the

Run 3:15-4:45pm.

Thursday, March 31, 2016 Girls on the Run

3:15-4:45pm

Friday, April 1, 2016 Good Life Celebration

Pre-Kinder-5th Grade.

March 22 & 23 – Pre Kinder Round Up

starting at 8:00 a.m.

March 22 - Dyslexia Parent Session from

6:00-7:30 p.m. in the LRC

March 25 – No Classes


Midkiff Elementary School

March 28 – STAAR Special Assembly at 2:15

p.m.

March 29 – 4th Grade Writing and 5th Grade

Math STAAR Assessment.

March 30 – 5th Grade Reading STAAR

Assessment.

April 1 – Mini-tropolis - The Republic of

Midkiff.

April 2 – Relay for Life

April 2 - Soccer (co-ed)

The Salinas students participated in the

scheduled district wide AR STAR testing.

On March 22, 2016 parents from Salinas

Elementary participated in an informative

parent meeting led by our Special Programs

(testing, counseling, nurse).

On March 24, 2016 the students in grades

PK through 1st grade will take part in their

annual Easter Egg hunt.


Salinas Elementary School

On March 29th & 30th, 2016students in 4th

and 5th grades will take their STAAR test.

On March 31, 2016 the Salinas Millionaires

will go on their reward trip to the bowling

alley.

Students and staff are gearing up for the

upcoming STAAR assessments. Fourth and

fifth grade students will be testing next week.

Students reviewed their testing strategies

with their teachers. Staff received their

STAAR administration training.


Waitz Elementary School

STAAR Testing.

Birthday Corner

Quote of the Week

♣ March 10 Lisa Krienke, Coordinator for Secondary Science

♣ March 14 Cynthia Wilson, Ex. Director for C&I Secondary

♣ March 21 La Quanta Bivens-Hernandez, Coordinator for Elementary

Math

♣ March 23 Kim Risica, Ex. Director for State & Federal Programs

♣ March 31 Sylvia Cruz, Coordinatory for Risk Management

♣ March 31 Sharon Roberts, Coordinator for Advance Academics

It's the little details that are vital. Little

things make big things happen.

John Wooden

Happy

Birthday

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WEEKLY BOARD HIGHLIGHTS AND EVENTS Championships while Stephanie Gonzalez placed 2nd in her weight class. Both ladies have dedicated countless hours in the weight room with the sole