AISD Insights - Fall/Winter 2018

FALL/WINTER 2018

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ctober was School Priority Month,

were invited from all five of Argyle ISD’s

Three classes were toured during the

which is a public education biennium

municipalities. Eagle Partners along with

event. Mrs. Thetford showcased her STEM

event where school districts across Texas

the Argyle Education Foundation, AISD’s

invite locally elected officials from every

PTA and PTO organizations, the Northwest

level of government to visit and experience

Metroport Chamber of Commerce and

firsthand the great work taking place in the

Flower Mound Chamber, along with

public schools. The purpose behind School

representatives from UNT and TWU were

room and presented information about the

Priority Month is to foster engagement

all invited. The AISD Teacher of the Year was

course. Mrs. Adams’ English class showcased

and promote public schools across Texas,

recognized along with all Eagle Partners. This

its Comfort Therapeutic Cats and talked

acknowledge a valued partnership with

is the third year for this event in the district.

all elected officials of government, and to

The district was honored to have State

exhibit a shared responsibility about

Senator Jane Nelson as the keynote speaker.

public education.

She spoke about leadership, the importance

Argyle ISD held its event on October 17th.

More than 50 local government officials

of education, the states budget for education, and college and career readiness.

program, Mrs. Vasquez’s new Broadcasting class enjoyed showing Senator Nelson and all of the attendees their new broadcasting

about how they help students at AMS in many different ways. Guests were able to see firsthand why Argyle ISD’s Academic and Fine Art programs are so successful.

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ARGYLE

BOARD OF

TRUSTEES The Argyle Board meetings are scheduled for the third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the AISD Administration Building, 800 Eagle Drive, Argyle, Texas 76226.

Time is allotted each month for public comments. For additional information and the next scheduled meeting, contact the Superintendent’s office at 940.464.7241.

Sam Slaton Board President

Craig Hawkesworth Secretary

Jeff Williams Member

KNOW ARGYLE ISD

Dr. Telena Wright Superintendent

Chris Daniel Deputy Superintendent

Deana Steeber Assistant Superintendent

Elizabeth Stewart Chief Financial Officer

Mandi Murphy Hilltop Principal

Renee Funderburg Argyle Intermediate School Principal

Scott Gibson Argyle Middle School Principal

John King Argyle High School Principal

Todd Rodgers Athletic Director

Dr. John Bitter Vice President

Brad Lowry Member

Dr. Leona McDade Member

Ritchie Deffenbaugh Member

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Chance Westmoreland Girls Athletic Coordinator

Jason Bird AISD Band Director

Pamela Arrington PR Director

Greg Royar Technology Director

Albert Rutledge Transportation Director

Tommy Ledford Maintenance Director

Amy Bresnahan AISD Food Services Director

Chief Cairney AISD Police Chief

TABLE OF PUBLISHERS Scott & Kelly Murray EDITORS Jana Melton Bobbi Byrne Pamela Arrington CONTRIBUTORS Argyle ISD Steve Gamel

ON THE COVER:

SENATOR, STUDENTS & STAFF Hilltop Elementary

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25 High School Band Awards

26 Message from Principal John King

08 Embracing Growth

09 AHS UNICEF Club Visits Hilltop

27 Storytime at the Library

09 Red Ribbon Week

34 Golfers Practice at Robson Ranch

32 2nd Grade Collect Canned Goods

34 AHS Senior Golfer Logan Diomede

37 Classroom Cookbook

35 Go Heavy or Go Home

38 Get to Know Coach Curtis King

39 Coach King Celebrates 100th Win

40 HOCO 2018 King and Queen

43 Students Perform with Actress

Argyle Intermediate

12 Message from Renee Funderburg

13 Miss Texas Visits AIS

20 Counselor Gives Presentation

Argyle Middle School

District News

03 Argyle ISD Focuses on Education

06 Message from Dr. Wright

19 Message from Principal Scott Gibson

07 Eagle District Sponsors

19 AMS PTO Teacher Appreciation

10 Education an Important Topic

22 Middle School Band

16 Lifesong Ministry Reaches Out

35 Cameron Hall Writes a Book

21 UIL Lonestar Cup Presentation

23 Watch D.O.G.S.Volunteer

26 Annual Christmas Lighting 28 AEF Chili Cook Off

18 NJHS Member Induction

Photo Pages

11 Senator Nelson Visits Argyle ISD

18 Going in for a Touch Down

29 AEF Gala Info

41 Senior Homecoming Court

30 Argyle ISD Choir is Back

42 Think Pink

33 Argyle Wears Blue

45 Run 4 Our Sons

36 Transportation Update

41 National Principals Month

44 Mrs. Steeber District Update

Argyle High School

20 Introducing New Assistant Principal

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Argyle Football Tribute

24 Cole McCue Makes History

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A Message FROM DR. TELENA WRIGHT, Argyle ISD Superintendent

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hat an amazing fall this has been!

prepared to handle the growth due to the

Argyle High School teachers and

2017 bond, but a future bond will be needed

the district’s third annual Focus on Education

students are now in the 12 new classrooms

for a stadium and additional Career and

Day on October 17. Elected officials and

that have been added. On October 22,

Technology classrooms at the HS.

first responders attended; Senator Jane

students had class in the new addition

In other news, AHS band members

for the first time. These 12 classrooms

traveled to San Antonio for state

accommodate the following: Family and

competition after placing first in the finals

Consumer Science with Lifetime Nutrition

at the Area B Marching competition. After

being the class currently taught, science

competing in state prelims in San Antonio,

classrooms with lecture and lab facilities at each school, French and Spanish, art, special education, EOC acceleration, journalism, and audio-visual.

The new facilities offer space for 300 students per period throughout the day.

Work is continuing on the construction of the new elementary school at Harvest. This is a PK-5 elementary made possible by the passage of the 2017 bond by the community. The building is scheduled to open in August 2019 with

the band was chosen in a group of 10 out of 23 that would advance to the finals.

The band show was entitled Starstruck and

Nelson was the featured speaker for the event. Choir, theatre, and drill team students performed at the luncheon. The purpose of the event is to keep education at the forefront in elected officials’ minds, particularly state legislators. Veteran’s Day events were held at all campuses again this year. The Middle School had a program on November 9 that featured Chief Paul Cairney

featured outstanding music, marching, and

as the speaker and a medley of anthems

visual effects. After receiving silver medals in

for all the branches of the military. Choir

San Antonio, the band was welcomed back

also sang for the program. The Intermediate

to AHS with as school-wide celebration in

School also held a breakfast on the 9th.

What an amazing fall this has been!

665 students.

The principal will be

Meanwhile, Argyle Middle School hosted

the auditorium at AHS. This

Argyle High School held their Veterans Day

was the ninth trip to state

event on Nov. 12th, and Hilltop held theirs

for the band. The band is

on Nov. 14th and 15th in the evening.

directed by Jason Bird, who is in his first year as director

Feel free to contact me with any questions you have regarding AISD.

of bands in Argyle. Although the marching performances of bands are the most visible

announced in December. The flipping

to community members, band members

of the high school and middle school is

also participate in concerts, sight reading

scheduled to occur in the Fall of 2021.

competition, and solo and ensemble

Design meetings are currently underway,

competitions. I encourage you to attend a

and interviews for construction companies

concert of a middle school or high school

are set. Demographic projections show

band this year. The drill team continues

3,472 students for 2019-20 and 3,906 for

successfully in its second year at Argyle HS

2020-21. Growth for 2019-20 is projected

and performs at football games and

Dr. Telena Wright

at 14.7% for the district. The district is

other events.

Argyle Superintendent

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Eagle District Sponsors:

Eagle Partners:

of Roanoke

David Ferneding

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Growth Embracing

O

ur children will fail.

themselves or others, it’s all taking place

They will make mistakes that will have

when the wheels are off, and the situation

negative consequences socially.

Our children will witness and decide their

Mandi Murphy Principal Argyle ISD

feels bleak.

A 3rd grader told me, “It’s easier to

personal stance on emotionally

stand up to kids I don’t know than it is

tense situations.

my best friend or my dad when I know

All of these events take place while

Children will not fit in a group and then

they are wrong.” He is so right. Change

children learn in highly effectively

face the decision to conform or accept not

and growth can be painful, it doesn’t feel

classrooms! Students’ progress is beautiful!

fitting in.

safe, and safeguards are missing when

Teachers show great progress monitoring.

They will lose.

they are on their own. Isn’t that life? We

They can show each student’s starting

They will be the source of another’s

need for them to experience this in the

point and the point of learning today. We

sadness or disappointment.

Our children will argue and deal with

safety of our homes and schools. From PK-12th grade is our time to support them

provide consistent scaffolding opportunities to meet every student at his/her level.

losing the argument, and they will win and

as they experience life. When they are

deal with the consequences of winning.

on their own, they will have a reservoir of

No matter the amount of protection

experience to pull from. If we do well as

we arrange around our children, as they

a support system, children will believe in

introduction. STEM, Technology, Creations

mature and transform, they will experience

themselves and know we are behind them

through fine motor writing, coloring,

hardship, struggle with right and wrong,

ready to encourage. Yet, all in all, they will

creating, group, and individual work are all

encounter disparity of fair and equal, and

be armed to take calculated risks, do what’s

examples of learning opportunity for our

the hierarchy of needs versus wants.

right, experience the world and its beauty,

children.

Our character traits are a conversation highlight at Hilltop. November’s trait is

and provide support for those in need.

Updates - Thank you for your support

Teachers also spiral lessons by returning to material two and three times after its

Serving our Students - PTA, Volunteers, Watch Dogs, Community Buddies, and High

courage. Courage shows itself when we are

in our events at Hilltop. We celebrated

in the toughest of predicaments and isn’t

Grandparents’ Day, Principal Round Table,

necessary when lives are ideal. Character

Veterans’ Day, Food Drive, Halloween, Book

develops in our daily living, not a practice

Fair, Readathon, Grandparents’ Gabs, PTA

drill. If we want our children to exhibit

check writing campaign, Red Ribbon Week,

laughter, smiles, positive motivation, and

resilience, hold their tongue, stand up for

whew. I am sure I am missing something.

bear hugs. Thank you for participating in

H

ow true are these quotes? Ever noticed that all the emotions and situations we try to protect our children from can and quite possibly will happen?

School Pals~ thank you so much for serving our students and our staff. Not only do you increase learning, but you also bring

the lives of our youngest eagles!

Looking to the New Year! We look forward to goal setting opportunities with

“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” ― E.E. Cummings

children. We want them to see adults

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”— Winston S. Churchill

challenge ourselves as they do it as well.

“Courage is grace under pressure.” — Ernest Hemingway

We want them to feel growth academically,

“One’s Dignity may be assaulted, vandalized and cruelly mocked, but it can never be taken away unless it is surrendered.” — Michael J. Fox “To share your weakness is to make yourself vulnerable; to make yourself vulnerable is to show your strength.” — Criss Jami

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emotionally, and physically. Talk to them about their goals; we will be! It’s fun to share with them the challenges you take on as well.

A H S U N I C E F C LU B VISITS STUDENTS AT HILLTOP ELEMENTARY

T

he AHS UNICEF Club made a special visit to Hilltop Elementary

during the last week of October to promote UNICEF’s Trick or Treat for UNICEF Campaign. The AHS UNICEF Club has helped raise money for this campaign for the past nine years.

The purpose of the club is to help children not only here locally but on a global level. The UNICEF Club members perform a short skit and give a presentation about how others can help children in this world that need help. The AHS UNICEF Club President is Carly Haynes.

Red Ribbon Week H

illtop Elementary recognized Red Ribbon week during the month of

October. PTA volunteers worked hard to decorate the school and make sure the students had everything they needed to kick off Red Ribbon Week in style.

Students were all given ribbons that they wore to show that Argyle ISD is Drug Free. The students dressed in themes each day throughout that week. Each theme day message related to an-anti drug and anti-alcohol campaign.

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EDUCATION An Important Topic in Argyle IS D

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e were honored to have Senator Nelson and over 50 others attend the 2018 Focus on Education Day in Argyle ISD. The AMS Student Council played a key role

in helping with the event, which was held at Argyle Middle School. The Student Council members helped lead student guided classroom tours and helped with the preparation of the event. The AHS Choir led by Mr. Will Griswold performed as guests entered and sang two musical pieces for the guests during the event. The AMS Theatre also performed a piece from their recent performance of The Sound of Music, and the AHS Majestics Drill Team greeted guests and performed a kick routine. AISD Superintendent, Dr. Telena Wright, also spoke. She gave a district update and helped recognize Eagle Partners, the Argyle ISD School Board, The Argyle Education Foundation, and other attendees.

We want to thank everyone who attended along with those who helped with the event.

Together, we focus on the future growth and success of the students in Argyle ISD. WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING FOR HELPING WITH THE EVENT Mr. Scott Gibson, Principal of AMS

Mrs. Thetford, AMS Student Council

AMS Student Council

Mrs. McCage, AMS Student Council

AHS Choir

Mr. Will Griswold

AHS Theatre

Argyle Baking Company

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Andrew Fritz

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A Message from the

Argyle Intermediate School

PRINCIPAL

O

ur theme this year is “Individually

We will have school on our campus

Christmas, and Happy New Year! I hope all

Unique...Together Complete.” We

those days. All students are busy

of us take a moment to reflect on our many

are using puzzles as our analogy to our

practicing and preparing for their

blessings. I know that I have definitely been

theme. We stress to students that we

respective UIL competitions.

blessed to be a part of a wonderful school

need to rejoice in our individual differences because what a boring place our world would be if everyone were alike. However, when we all come together with our unique perspectives, experiences, and knowledge, we can create one, big, beautiful community of learners.

We must respect each others’ differences to come together and make our puzzle complete.

We’ve started our

The spring semester brings with it many exciting things, which include Glen, 5th grade’s field trip, symphony visit, and Living Museum; STAAR tests, and end of the year celebrations. Argyle Intermediate has much to be proud of as the Spring approaches and, before we know it, the year will be coming to a close.

Students and staff

PALS program with the mentors from the high school coming

continue to strive for excellence

every Wednesday to meet with some of

in the classroom. Every day is

our students. They are developing positive

another opportunity to make a

relationships with students and creating

positive difference in the lives

bonds that will last a lifetime. We are so

of our students. We continue

come and spend time with our students.

They look forward to it every week.

We have started our UIL season. This year we have split our competitions between two dates: Day 1- January 18th- Storytelling, Oral Reading, Creative and Ready Writing, Spelling, Music Day 2- February 1st Chess, Dictionary

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to have high expectations and encourage students to believe in themselves to be the best they can be! Remember, at AIS we Achieve, Inspire, and Soar!!!

Please know that you are always welcome to call or email if you have

Skills, Maps-Graphs-Charts,

a question or concern. I

Listening, Social Studies, Number

want to wish everyone a

Sense, Art

Happy Thanksgiving, Merry

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2018 and starting the New Year together!

benchmark tests, Forest

Our theme this year is “Individually Unique...

Together Complete.”

grateful for Lance Sutton and his classes that

community. I look forward to wrapping up

With Many Thanks, Renee Funderburg Principal Argyle Intermediate School

Visited Argyle Intermediate School M

iss Texas, Madison Fuller, made a special visit to Argyle Intermediate School in October during Red Ribbon Week. She brought with her some friends and her puppets to help her perform a special song. Miss Fuller is known for her talent and ventriloquism. The message

Miss Texas presented was about being the best you. She talked with the students about how they are all incredible. Some students were able to ask questions and assist Miss Texas with her presentation.

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Eagle Partner Schlotzsky’s of Roanoke 1320 US-377, Roanoke, TX 76262

of Roanoke

(682) 237-7474

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Local Non-P rofit

LIFESONG MINISTRY Reaching Out To Help STUDENTS AND FAMILIES Photos and content provided by: Mrs. TIna Zarcone

“T

his is what love looks like” is spoken

community supports the heart of Lifesong.

when LifeSong Ministry leaders see

Other events hosted by LifeSong were

Our Friendsgiving was a great success, and it was because of the helping hands

people coming together to love and serve

Friday night get-togethers for the older kids,

the special needs community. The focus is

a Night of Worship at the Harvest Barn,

always on the abilities, not the disabilities.

Christmas and Halloween parties for our

We were all created for relationships and

younger children, pool parties, celebrating

you to North Texas Church of Christ and

called to love and be loved. Lifesong

birthdays and a fashion show that was held

Anthony Calabrese and his company OVM

believes it’s important to be accepted just

at Texas Motor Speedway!

the way you are. The need to have equal opportunities, fun events, and to be a voice for God’s most treasured children was the reason LifeSong started. LifeSong is a newly established 501-C3 organization in Argyle committed to creating fun opportunities and events that bring together unity and inclusion of all children and young adults of all abilities and their families. Lifesong’s mission statement is “Their LifeSong will shine for all the world to see.”

With the help of Circle of Friends, LifeSong Ministry hosted its first annual “Friendsgiving” at the North Texas Church of Christ in Northlake this past weekend.

We had a full Thanksgiving meal together, met new friends from Flower Mound and Roanoke, and danced the night away with our amazing DJ Rudy - and no boundaries kept them apart. There is no greater joy than to see love and joy in action. Much like the well-known event started by Tim Tebow, “A Night To Shine,” a prom for special needs students, LifeSong held their talent show SOAR (Stand Out and Roar), and the packed school auditorium proved that the 16

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There is no limit to the ways these children and families can have fun and make lifelong memories, so plans are in the works for a Christmas party, a Winter Ball, our talent show, and a trip to Morgan’s Inspiration Island Water Park in San Antonio. It’s an amusement park and water park for all ages and abilities. Parents with special needs children also need some well-deserved respite, and we are in the planning stages to make this happen. With the support of the community, all of these plans will come to fruition.

and loving servants hearts that partnered with Lifesong ministry. A huge thank

Financial that sponsored our Turkeys and hams. And don’t let me forget all of my amazing friends who made all the sides, including. D J Yarborough, who made all the homemade desserts. Also, thank you to our Circle of Friends volunteers and Rudy our DJ, who kept everyone on the dance floor! None of this could have been possible without you all.

If you know parents or kids in Argyle and surrounding areas who would benefit from our growing ministry, please contact Tina Zarcone @ 631 707-5895 or email tzarcone7@gmail.com

If you are interested in serving with Lifesong, there are many ways to get involved. We are always welcoming new volunteers and buddies for our events as well as sponsors. Please visit our website Lifesong.community.

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NJHS MEMBER INDUCTION

at Argyle Middle School

GOING IN

FOR A TOUCH DOWN

Article and photo by: AMS 7th grader - Merritt Hawkesworth

O

n August 28th, Middle School NJHS held its member induction

ceremony. Pictured are Grace Offner, Savannah Wood, Merritt Hawkesworth, Addison Sarratt, Hannah Daniel, Adair

Info and photo by: AMS 7th grader -

Palmer, and Carly Tucker. All these girls

Savannah Wood

were inducted at the ceremony.

Following the ceremony, a reception with cookies and lemonade was enjoyed bymembers and families.

Over 100 seventh and eighth-graders

S

eventh-grader Bud Petter (#25) dives

their community. The sponsors are Kori Eubanks and Alicia Deranger. Students

into the end zone for a touchdown

September 18 against Gainesville. Petter

who achieve 30 service hours over the

also scored two more touchdowns in

year maintain NJHS membership and

the game. The team remains undefeated

had worked hard all year to keep

go to a party at the end of the year. It

headed into playoffs under the guidance

their grades up to be considered an

is a huge honor to be a part of National

outstanding student by NJHS. Our NJHS

Junior Honor Society at Argyle

develop an appreciation for serving

Middle School.

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of Coach King.

A Message From AMS Principal

Mr. Gibson

W

e are moving along at a fast

pace this school year. Students

Different personalities are needed for

everything.” This positive attitude is

different positions within the office area.

contagious and is picked up by other

are participating in many activities, and

Ms. Dagg is that lovely personality who

staff members.

classrooms are full of learning. We are

greets all of our parents and visitors on their

The next time you are at the middle

very much enjoying our school year but are

trips to the school. Ms. Dagg is exactly what

school, say hello to Ms. Dagg. You might

looking forward to the time off from the

a school needs as a first impression for our

tell her you appreciate her cheerfulness and

approaching holidays.

first time visitors or for our returning parents.

willingness to help the students of Argyle

I would like to take a moment to highlight

Ms. Dagg must also wear many different

some of our staff members who help make

hats during the school day. The amount of

the school day function but are not in the

traffic, especially around lunch time, is very

classroom. Today, I would like to focus on

high. Every task that is put in front of her is

our receptionist, Mary Kay Dagg. Organized

met with a smile, just like every student who

and friendly -- those are the words that first

comes to see her is greeted with a smile.

come to mind when you think of Argyle

Middle School. Thank you, Ms. Dagg!!!

Scott Gibson Principal Argyle Middle School 940.246.2126 Ext. 3002

Argyle middle school assistant principal,

middle school receptionist, Mary Kay Dagg.

Dona Lumsden, had this to say about Ms.

Ms. Dagg has been with the middle school

Dagg: “She is always upbeat and positive.

for two years and is “the face of Argyle

Even when she has a reason to not be

middle school.”

positive, she keeps a great attitude about

AMS P T O

TEACHER APPRECIATION

LUNCHEON Photos provided by: Mrs. Sara Richardson

T

he AMS PTO held a Teacher Appreciation Luncheon during Red Ribbon Week during the last week of October. Teachers

and staff enjoyed soup and sandwiches along with some great desserts. The AMS PTO did a fabulous job decorating and providing the great food for everyone. AMS appreciates the PTO volunteers and everything they do!

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Introducing Argyle High School’s

New Assistant Principal Mr. DeLay - Tell Us About Yourself

I

AIS COUNSELOR GIVES A SPECIAL PRESENTATION Information and photo provided by: Mrs. Hillary Laird

M

r. Veit, our Argyle Intermediate School counselor, shared his expertise on

Navajo and Comanche Code Talkers with

was previously in Lewisville ISD

(Response to Intervention) process and

second-grade students at Hilltop Elementary.

and served students and faculty at

program for AHS. I think the thing that

He taught the students about Code Talkers,

both Forestwood Middle School and

excites me the most is learning why and

what they did to help others, and how they

Flower Mound High School. My duties

how AHS, and AISD as a whole, is such

are good citizens. One of the TEKS for the

there included teaching both ELA and

a successful place academically, socially,

second-grade students is learning about

social studies credit recovery, blended

and athletically. The commitment to

being caring good citizens. Mr. Veit did a

economics and government, Virtual

high expectations but not at the cost of

Learning Academy (VLA), general ed.

character is something that resonates in

social studies, girls’ soccer, and RTI

my heart. My hope is to use my expertise

coordinator. I completed my bachelors in

to build and collaboratively work with

secondary education at the University of

AHS and the district to help students and

Oklahoma in Norman, OK. I completed my M.Ed. in administration and leadership at the University of Lamar in Beaumont, TX.

My professional goals this year

include assisting in the formation of student “character family” teams for AHS. The intention of these teams will be to continue and improve on the already positive student-experience, campus culture, and climate. Additionally, I will be working with other AHS staff to build upon and continue to improve the Rti

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staff continue to achieve nothing less than the very best.

great job sharing with the students and even brought his Navajo Code Talker GI Joe signed by actual Navajo Code Talkers for the students to see.

2018 A

rgyle High School was awarded its ninth total and seventh consecutive

The UIL Lone Star Cup is presented

with Suzann Woodard from State

to the school with the best overall

UIL Lone Star Cup. The UIL Lone Star

Representative Dr. Lynn Stucky’s Office

athletic, fine arts, and academic

Cup is awarded annually to six high

programs in Texas.

were present to congratulate Argyle ISD.

schools, one in each of the six UIL

The presentation was made during

This award is earned thanks to the hard work and dedication of all teachers

classifications (1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A and

halftime at the Argyle Varsity Football

6A), based on their team performance in

game on Friday, September 7th. State

in Argyle ISD, staff, students, parents,

district and state championships.

Representative Tan Parker along

and community members.

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BEGINNER BAND WORLD PREMIERE! Band Update from Evan Fletcher, Director of Bands Argyle Middle School

Over 120 beginner band students performed their World Premiere on October 30th. These students demonstrated what they have learned so

NATIONAL RECOGNITION

far and did an excellent job!

The Argyle Middle School Honor Winds were selected as a National Winner in the Mark of Excellence National Wind Band Honors. The Mark of Excellence is a national music competition that honors music programs and their ensembles for high standards in performance. The ensembles are judged by nationally respected adjudicators from colleges and universities around the country. 278 entries were submitted from 38 different states and the Argyle Middle School Honor Winds were one of only six national winners! This is a HUGE honor and is attributed to the hard work of the students and parents involved!

RED BAND NATIONAL WINNER The Argyle Middle School Red Band, directed by Mr. Evan Fletcher, was selected as a National Winner in the Mark of Excellence/National Wind Band Honors project. This is a huge honor for the band. Today the 8th grade band students were recognized. Dr. Telena Wright, AISD Superintendent, along with their band director, Mr. Evan Fletcher, handed each band member a Certificate of Excellence. The Argyle Music Academy, AISD

MIDDLE SCHOOL NIGHT PERFORMANCE On October 19th, the 7th and 8th grade band students attended Middle School Night with the High School Band at Eagle Stadium.

What started out as a wet evening turned into a great night of fun, music, and comradery!

District Sponsor provided a cake and also congratulated each student. AMS Principal, Mr. Scott Gibson, along with AISD Director of Bands, Mr. Jason Bird, also participated in the recognition. The 9th grade band members who were included in this award will be recognized at an upcoming pep rally. We are so proud of our AMS Band!

UPCOMING MS BAND PERFORMANCES December 15th -Six Flags Holiday in the Park Trip!

January 18th-All-region concert-Time TBA Argyle HS Auditorium February 8th-Advanced Bands Galleria Trip February 21st -7th and 8th grade Ensemble Contest February 22rd-Game Night!

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WATCH D.O.G.S. A

VOLUNTEER & DONATE

ISD would like to say thanks to several Watch DOGS for their help in updating

Information and photos provided by: Mr. Ron Veit

the AIS Park. Mr. David Mitteis and Mr. David Helker donated several playground

balls plus new soccer and basketball goal nets. Mr. Zachary Sams donated playground balls plus 12-15 gallons of paint that was used to update the AIS Park. Paul Netzelman, Steven Leuschner, Andrew Harbach, and AIS Counselor, Mr. Ron Veit, along with student volunteers all helped by donating playground balls and working to update the park.

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MAKES HISTORY Information provided by: Mr. Asa Burk, Photo provided by: Mrs. Wendy McCue

C

ole auditioned for the Region Jazz Band in September and qualified for Area. His

audition consisted of performing three jazz pieces in contrasting styles and one piece where he had to play an improvised solo.

In October, he auditioned at area level and was selected to be First Chair in the ATSSB All-State Jazz Band. Cole is the first wind player in the history of Argyle HS to achieve this honor. There are only three students in the entire state of Texas who are selected for trombone for the ATSSB All State Jazz Band. Cole will rehearse and perform with the ATSSB All-State Jazz Band at the TMEA Convention in February. This is Cole’s second year as an All-State musician. Last year, Cole represented Argyle as a member of the ATSSB All-State Symphonic Band.

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BAND ARGYLE HIGH SCHOOL

Awards

by Jason Bird

T

he Argyle High School Band just finished an incredible Competitive Marching

Season. Bringing home the Silver Medal is exciting and quite an accomplishment.

In addition to placing 2nd at the State Marching Contest, the AHS Marching Band placed 1st band at the UIL Area Marching Contest, 4th among 5A and 6A groups at the Golden Triangle Contest, and brought home their 18th consecutive Superior Rating at UIL Region Marching Contest.

photos provided by: Mr. James McNair and Mr. Michael Lemish

Upcoming High School Band Events January 12th – ATSSB Area Auditions January 17th – 18th – ATSSB Region Clinic and Concert January 19th and 26th – North Texas Color Guard Association Contest February 12th-16th – ATSSB All-State Clinics and Concerts in San Antonio February 21st – High School Ensemble Contest Fall / Winter 2018 • Argyle Insights •

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AHS PRINCIPAL UPDATE

wrestling season. We invite you out to the

MR. JOHN KING

Along those same lines, both our band and

school to watch a game anytime you can. choir will be hosting their Holiday Concerts next month, and you absolutely don’t want to miss out on these events. Finally, we

T

he end to the fall semester is just

Girls’ Cross Country Team, led by Coach

around the corner, and so many positive

Greg Martin, advanced three young ladies

things have already happened at the high

(Lanie Rodgers, Amaris McCasland, and

school this year. Our construction project

Alex Johnson) to the UIL State Meet – all

is finally complete, and students are now

of whom will be back to represent Argyle

enjoying 12 new classrooms. Eight of the

next year. Coach Megan DeGroot and

rooms are traditional classrooms, while

the Girls’ Volleyball Team won the district

the other four rooms include: one food/

championship and advanced to the Regional

consumer science lab, one art lab, and two

Quarterfinal round of the playoffs. Team

science labs. The AHS Marching Band,

Tennis also won the district championship

under the guidance of Mr. Jason Bird,

and took third place at the regional meet.

advanced to the 2018 UIL State Marching

On the boys’ side, Coach Rodgers and his #1

Band Competition in San Antonio and took

state ranked football team have already won

the silver medal for the second straight

the district championship and look forward

time. On the athletic fields and courts, the

to a deep run in the playoffs. Boys and girls

Eagles are soaring like they always do. Our

basketball are well underway, as is our boys’

want to take an opportunity to recognize our October “Students of the Month” and “Staff Members of the Month.” Students of the month are: Elizabeth Bedunah (senior), Ryan Fornof (junior), Jarvis Owens (sophomore), and Amaris McCasland (freshman). This month’s quality was Respectfulness. Staff members of the month are Ms. Jennifer Hadley and Ms. Beth Willis. Go Eagles!

Mr. John King Principal Argyle High School

ANNUAL

Christmas TREE LIGHTING

A GREAT

Success “I

t’s the most wonderful time of the

festival, along with award winning singers,

year” and the volunteers with Keep

songwriters and performers. Even the Argyle

Argyle Beautiful along with the Argyle Fire Department were pleased with the turn out at the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Festival that was on Saturday, December 1st from 4-8pm at the firehouse on the corner of 407 and Gibbons.

The community celebration was not only for children who saw Santa arrive at the

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High School Choir made an appearance.

The community came together and sang Christmas carols A variety of dinner items, snacks, sweets and drinks were sold, along with items from vendor booths. Children’s activities galore kept little ones busy. Despite rain or shine or even chilly weather, the

festival in a special way, the adults were

firehouse opened their doors! Follow them

entertained in a whole new way this year!

on Keep Argyle Beautiful on social media

The Poor Kings performed throughout the

and keepargylebeautiful.com

STORY TIME

AT AHS LIBRARY

by Alicia Montgomery

photo courtesy of Johanna McDaniel

T

he Argyle High School library has partnered with Kimzey’s Coffee this year for their weekly storytime. Kimzey’s offers delicious coffee drinks and treats, and on Tuesdays at 10:30, young readers and their caregivers also have the opportunity to hear a story read aloud.

This year, some of the AHS library aides have volunteered to reach out into the community and be the readers for storytime. It has been an amazing experience and we look forward to continuing this partnership.

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ARGYLE

EDUCATION

FOUNDATION

T

he 1st Annual Argyle Education Foundation Chili Cook Off was a huge success! The event was held at the Argyle Intermediate School Park

in conjunction with the Town of Argyle’s Movie Night in the Park. A huge thank you to all our sponsors, participants, and guests who made this event so great. The winners were as follows:

1st Place – Les Hurley 2nd Place – The Brower Family and the Sicking Family (tie) And thank you to the following sponsors for their generous donations which made this event possible:

AEF Thanks Their Sponsors CNN Mortgage

(presenting sponsor)

The Real Estate Station (music sponsor)

Integrity Team eXp Realty LLC Country Lakes Family Dental Ardent Hospice

COOK OFF

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Charred KHA Sigma Signs & Printing

Jessica Russell – Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Worldwide Realtors Cerita Loftis – RE/MAX Cross Country Robbie Page – AdvoCare AMMEN – Argyle United Methodist Church Men’s Group Chance Fenoglio – Ken Blanton Insurance Agency

Mark Your Calendars

For information on being a Gala Sponsor please visit www.supportargyleisd.org

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and Better Than Ever!

Photos and information provided by: Mr. Will Griswold

A

rgyle ISD Choir is back and better than

a themed concert entitled, “Songs From

program. We appreciate everyone who

ever in the 2018-2019 school year! Our

Around the World” which included songs

helped make this concert possible. From the

high school, middle school, and intermediate

featuring composers from more than 10

patience of the parents, the hard work of

school Choir programs worked extremely

different countries around the globe and

the students, and the everlasting support

hard during the first semester to prepare

used seven different spoken languages. This

for our Fall Concert. This concert, which

concert also included more than 275 total

of our teachers, administrators, and faculty,

took place on Wednesday, October 24th,

singers and a packed house! It is the largest

was a great success! Our Choirs presented

Argyle Choir Concert in our history of the

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everyone continues to promote the artistic success of the young musicians. We want our passion for singing to reach far beyond

Remedy/Senior Showcase - April TBD

the classroom. We hope to see you soon at

in mid-January. The middle school Choir

one of our events so we can share with you

Program also participated in All-Region

the joy of music! The fall semester has also

auditions in October and experienced great

been full of individual success throughout

success! Argyle MS Choir had the greatest

our program. Many of our high school Choir

amount of students selected in our history

students participated in the Fall Musical,

[with nine students performing at the middle

“The Sound of Music.”The show ran for one

school All-Region Clinic and Concert on

HS Spring Concert

weekend and brought many members from

November 3rd. Aimee Gray, Gabi Kooiman,

- May 10th - Argyle HS

the community and beyond into our theater.

Mia Navarro, James Ragan, Alex Koenig, Kike

North Texas Acapella Festival

Paez, Srimaan Kolanakuduru, Connor McCue,

- May 11th - Marcus HS

Levi Pabst].

In Argyle Choir, we always want to think

Our students sang, acted, and danced beautifully leaving a lasting musical memory in the hearts and minds of our audiences.

The high school and middle school

The high school Choir Program also had

choirs have a very busy and exciting spring

11 singers selected to the All-Region

semester and look forward to participating

Choir [Alex Govea, JD Wetteland, Grady

and competing in the following events!

Henexson, Jackson Barnes, Wade Paquin, Payton Connatser, Austin Rusk, Kassidy Rosengren, Mattie Kelton, Sarahbeth Meraz, Bella Zindel]. This is the largest amount of

Hurricane Harbor MS Choral Festival - April 25-26 MS Spring Concert - May 9th - Argyle HS

about the impact that music has on our society. When we think in these terms, we are able to deliver more meaningful and life-changing performances. Our goal every time we host an event or present a concert

Flower Mound Acafest - February 9th - Flower Mound HS

is that our audience leaves with a sense of hope; hope in music, hope in life, and hope

Sing Your Heart Out

that our world will continue to be a beautiful

for this prestigious ensemble. Our students

- February 11 - Harvest Hall

place to live in because of young people like

have two more auditions in the All-State

UIL Concert and Sight Reading

the members of Argyle middle school and

process and final results will be announced

- March 26th - Decatur HS

high school choir.

singers in Argyle Choir history to be selected

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2 Grade nd

Hilltop Students Collected Canned Goods for Food Bank in Argyle Information and photo provided by: Mrs Hillary Laird

W

hat an awesome time the second

wanted to say thank you to the AHS football

learn what it truly means to be a good citizen

graders at Hilltop Elementary had

buddies who loaded all of the food and

in the community. Pastor Cates also spoke

planning a very successful food drive. It was a team effort. Mrs. Laird, a second-grade teacher at Hilltop, wanted to thank the

delivered it to the Argyle Food Bank. event.

Pastor Cates at First Baptist Church in Argyle

office staff at their school for helping them

was very helpful in allowing the second-

with logistics and announcements. She also

grade students to partner with them and to

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with the students about giving. The Roanoke Home Depot was very generous and donated boxes. The second-grade students also wanted to thank the community for bringing in over 1,000 item.

Information provided by: Clarissa Christman, Photo: by: AISD PR & Communication

ARGYLE WEARS

BLUE

A

rgyle ISD showed its support for

families (elementary – high school) with a

finding a cure for diabetes by wearing

child with Type 1 Diabetes. Their friends &

blue on November 14th and 15th in recognition of World Diabetes Day. All students in the district were honored to take part in this event.

A group of students, parents, and AIS Nurse, Mrs. Kris Wildeveld, took part in the JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research

Argyle. They bought shirts and donated on behalf of the children with T1D to JDRF. Our sponsors were Argyle Orthodontics and Christman Attorneys.

JDRF is the leading global organization funding T1D research. Eighty percent of JDRF expenditures directly supports T1D research related education. Since inception, JDRF has contributed more than $2B to T1D research.

family were also apart of Team Argyle. There were almost 70 people that attended the walk. Many of these families also walked in honor of a loved one or a coach who passed away from T1D complications.

Team Argyle raised over $11k for JDRF

Foundation) One Walk in October. The group

through t-shirt sales and donations. Much

of attendees from Argyle consisted of Argyle

of the Argyle community rallied around Team

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Argyle Golfers

PRACTICE AT ROBSON RANCH

T

he Argyle Boys and Girls Golf teams

Golf News what he accomplished in New

championship golf course. Along with the

work hard to prepare each season.

Mexico was build a 27-hole facility into

reconstructed putting green, driving range,

They set high expectations, work together to

a 45-hole facility. The challenge of doing

and short game areas, the Eagles get the

help each other, and aim for State. On most

something similar at Wildhorse was a perfect

opportunity to hone their craft.

days you can find both the AHS Boys and

fit. Robson will complete its 3rd 9-hole

Girls Golf teams along with their coaches,

course under the watchful eye of Martinez.

Moses and Vanderford, practicing at the Robson Ranch Golf Course.

One of Mr. Martinez goals at Robson

Martinez told the Pioneer Press that the most important message he would like to convey to Wildhorse golfers is that the club’s

Ranch is to foster the relationship between

focus will change from internal to external,

The golf course is a proud supporter of

the club and the community. With Wildhorse

from operational to customer centered.

the Argyle Golf teams. Not only is Robson

being open to the public Martinez would like

Golfers, the next chance you get, go out

Ranch a great course, but they have

to see the golf course become a welcome

and visit Robson Ranch and experience

recently hired PGA professional, Roger

place for Argyle families and golfers.

Wildhorse yourself.

Martinez, as Wildhorse Golf Club’s Director

Mr. Martinez and his staff at Wildhorse

of Golf Operations. Mr. Martinez, who

have added to the Argyle Eagle Golf

NewMexicoGolfNews.com called a local golf

programs success, allowing both the boys

pioneer, came to Texas after building the

and girls teams’ access to practice at the

Santa Ana and Twin Warriors Golf Clubs into local golf powerhouses.

Martinez left New Mexico in 2015 to join the PGA of America as its national director of placement. When asked why Wildhorse was a good fit, Mr. Martinez told New Mexico

AHS Senior Golfer Logan Diomede Breaks School Record

A

HS Senior Logan Diomede is no stranger when it comes to winning tournaments. Logan recently won Champion Golfer and broke the

school record with a low 67.

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Photos and information provided by: Mrs. Kellye Wright

A

HS seniors Madison Mills, Brock Martin, and Naton Edwards, along with the rest of Argyle’s Powerlifting team have been working hard and staying healthy to prepare for what should be another fantastic year of Powerlifting. Their first meet will be The Nightmare Before

Liftmas in Lufkin, TX on December 15th, followed by The Plainview Invitational on January 12th, Arlington Oakridge on January 26th, and Forney on February 16th. They plan to attend a few more meets in February before the regional meet on March 9th, followed by the State meet on March 23rd. The athletes work hard all year preparing for a few months of meets in the winter. These are the strongest kids in Argyle and most of the Region. They are led by Coach Muns. Coach Muns works hard to make sure they are prepared mentally and physically.

CAMERON HALL WRITES

Photo provided by: Mrs. Hall

Cameron Hall, an 8th grader at Argyle Middle School, co-wrote The Elite Force and Middle School Madness with his mother, Felicia Hall. This realistic fiction book was published in April 2018. On September 15 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Cameron and his mom hosted a book signing event at Barnes and Noble in Denton. Many stopped by to congratulate Cameron and his mother.

You can also visit this website - www.eliteforceandmiddleschoolmadness.com/, go to order online, and purchase via direct links to the online stores.

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AISD TRANSPORTATION

UPDATE The end of the first half of the school

You will work 20-30 hours per week

by Albert Rutledge

2. Backing maneuvers; the potential

year is quickly approaching. Before we know

depending on the route you are assigned,

driver must successfully back the

it, Christmas break will be here and the start

and the field trips you accept. For a CDL license it takes approximately three months,

school bus in a straight line, perform

of the second semester will have arrived.

The school year goes by quickly, and the

or 40–60 hours, to hire and train a new

Transportation Department is already

school bus driver. Once a potential driver is

making plans for the upcoming 2019-20

interviewed, they must pass a background

school year. Routes are being developed,

check and be fingerprinted to ensure they

and we are determining how many new

are qualified to be around our students.

drivers we will need for the upcoming

Once cleared for employment, the

school year. We have determined that we

potential driver must pass a written exam

are in need of more drivers for this school

at the DPS office in order to obtain their

year and next.

Commercial Drivers License permit (CLP).

School bus driving can be a rewarding career and is an ideal job for retirees and for parents whose students are in school. Your work schedule is the same as the days that

As soon as the potential driver has their CLP, Argyle ISD paid training begins. Argyle ISD training consist of: 1. Pre-trip inspection; identifying

a crossover maneuver, and parallel park the school bus. For the second component of the state exam, the examinee has 30 minutes to properly complete these tasks in order to receive a CDL license.

3. Drive time training; consists of left turns, right turns, loading and unloading of students, and railroad crossings. The potential driver will drive the school bus in and around Argyle ISD performing these task until their trainer feels they are prepared

students are in class. You will work a split

components under the hood, around

shift and will have the same holidays as the

the bus, and inside the bus. The items

for the State exam. The final piece of

students you transport.

are checked for safety and proper

the exam is to successfully complete a

operation. The first component of the state exam is a timed exam and the examinee has 30 minutes to successfully complete this task

1 hour road test in order to receive a CDL license.

Argyle ISD trainers have a high passing rate. They are compassionate and dedicated to their task of training potential drivers to become safe professional drivers for our school district. They have successfully trained drivers, both young and old, to become professional school bus drivers.

If you feel you are up to the task of becoming a school bus driver, please contact the Transportation Department to schedule an interview today. Our trainers are ready to teach you how to drive the yellow school bus.

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STUDENTS CREATE A CLASSROOM

Cookbook To Help Others Information and photos provided by: Mrs. Chelsey Tilmon

L

ast month, third-grade students in Mrs. Chelsey Tillmon’s class participated

in a cultural research project where they researched their family heritage to learn about celebrations and traditions.

They decided to do a compassion project and created a classroom cookbook representing each of their cultures. Students found recipes and designed the cookbook around each of their individual cultures.

They came up with a price for the cookbooks and they sold them to raise money for a company that could use some of their compassion.

Mrs. Tillmon’s students found the

organization, Ranch Hand Rescue, and loved that they help both animals and people.

They have raised $235 dollars up to this point. The class presented its donation last month to Ranch Hand Rescue.

“I’m very proud of the work my students did and they were so happy to see their hard work go to someone in need”, Mrs. Tilmon said.

Students came up with the price for the cookbooks, $5.50 for one or buy two for $10.00. They are going to continue to sell the cookbook until Christmas to raise more money for Ranch Hand Rescue. You can find a link under “Eagle News” on the Argyle ISD website to order a cookbook.

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Get To Know Curtis King How long have you been coaching?

school. Our program at the middle school

What was one of your favorite football

13 years

is based on teaching lifting skills and proper

games that you coached and why?

What districts have you coached in?

running mechanics, not on lifting heavy

My first year at Argyle we played an early

weights. Our goal is to get the athletes

season game at AT&T stadium. Before the

ready to move into high school and Coach

game Coach Rodgers told all the players

Jordan is here almost everyday to help us.

“Whatever you do, when you walk on that

This is for all of the sports at the middle

field don’t look up at the big screen. Let’s

How does it feel to have your 100th win?

school, boy’s and girl’s.

just show them that we have been here

First, I am not very good at math so to be

How do you motivate and impact your

before by not looking.” When the coaches

players and coaches?

walked on the field, Coach Rodgers looked

We take minutes away from our practice

up at the big screen, turned to the coaches

almost everyday to discuss a different topic.

and said “Man That is Big, isn’t it?” Maybe

This may include behavior in the classroom,

the funnest thing I have ever witnessed,

treating your teachers/adults with respect,

especially before a big game; it really eased

or community service. We want kids in our

the pregame tension. Although it was a

program who will look you in the eye’s when

great game that we won on the final drive,

they speak to you, will tell you Thank You,

I remember that game because of that

and aren’t embarrassed to tell their momma

pregame moment.

Valley View ISD and Argyle ISD How long have you coached in Argyle ISD? This is my 5th year.

honest, we didn’t realize it until a few weeks ago. We had to give the announcer some information for our teams introduction at Homecoming and part of that was our record the past three years. The next day a parent emailed me to say that if they heard correctly our record over the past three years is at 92 - 0. Which means, in two weeks you could be 100 - 0 . . . and well here we are. To that point the players and coaches had no idea.

What do you love most about your job?

they love them in public.

If they can do all

of that, I am pretty sure they are going to be

What were your first thoughts after you won your 100th game?

I love the fact the Coach Rodgers has a

okay in athletics.

blueprint on how he wants his football and

What is your motivation as a coach?

athletic programs to be run and that he has

I think it was the late Billy Graham who once

high expectations from his varsity teams,

said that a coach in a school system has the

all the way down to our 7th grade teams.

opportunity to help mold more lives, than

Coach Rodgers and our high school coaches

almost any other profession. Don’t waste

provide us with a lot of support and direction

the opportunity you have been given!

in all sports. A perfect example of this is our

By coaching in the middle school, I get to

weight lifting /speed and agility program.

be a part of these kids’ lives for two years in

Do you not know that in a race all the

Our program is headed up by Coach Matt

what may be the years where you can make

runners run, but only one gets the prize.

Jordan who is the head coach of weight

the biggest impact. I don’t want to waste

Run in such a way to get the prize. - 1

lifting / speed and agility training at the high

that opportunity.

Corinthians 9:24-27.

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My first thought was about how hard these kids have worked since 2016 to win all these games. A lot of those 2016 players are sophomores right now contributing on our varsity team.

When we were walking off the field, I remembered this bible verse:

COACH CURTIS KING

C

Information and photos provided by: Mrs. Kelley Roberts

oach Curtis King, Coach Peddy, Coach

Hilltop Elementary and promoting a positive

Stinson, Coach Oliver, and Coach Boales

family environment by organizing an AMS

captured their 100th victory when the 7th

Football/UNT Eagles game night.

grade and 8th grade football teams swept

Congrats to Coach King, his coaching

Bridgeport this year. This 100-0 record has

staff and all the players who played in the

been accomplished in just a short three

2016-2018 seasons! We are proud of you!

seasons since the new AMS building opened

You represent us all well and we are on the

up in 2016!

right track to continuing our great legacy in

-2016 36-0

Argyle football!

-2017 36-0 -2018 28-0 (still going strong- 2 games left) Mr. Gibson states, “ While winning is great, what impresses me most about Coach King and our coaching staff is the focus on our athlete’s character, values and working hard, which translates into wins on the field.”

Coach King and his players this year have been a part of a philanthropy, cleaning up

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Argyle IS D King and Queen

HoCo 2018 Walker Santone Walker Santone was crowned AHS Homecoming King 2018. He is involved in the AHS Band, National Honor Society, and Senior Leadership Committee. His favorite class is History. He plays the Oboe and Saxophone. He is the Drum Major for the AHS Band and the Band President.

He plans to attend Texas A&M and major in International Business or Occupational Therapy. His parents are Sue and Roger Santone.

Audrey Livingston Audrey Livingston was crowned Homecoming Queen 2018. She is the captain of her tennis team at AHS, a member of the AHS Band, UIL Calculator Team, National Honor Society Officer, a member of the National Charity League, Student Council, and is on the Senior Leadership Team. Her favorite class is her UIL Academics class. She plays the flute, piccolo, and piano.

She would like to attend the University of photo by: AHS Senior Natehya Morris

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Texas at Austin and is interested in majoring in Biomedical Engineering. Her parents are Barbara and Bryan Livingston.

NATIONAL PRINCIPALS O

ctober was National

MONTH

Principals Month. Each

principal was recognized for their hard work and dedication to our school district. Marty B’s restaurant in Bartonville donated gift cards to each principal and Argyle Eagle Spirit Wear donated a spirit shirt. Each principal also received a box of cookies from The Argyle Baking Company as a gift from the district.

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Argyle Theatre Students to Perform with

BROADWAY ACTRESS Information and photo provided by: Mrs. Melissa Toomer

Gracie Johnson, Milan McKenna, and Dylan Hargroves.

Five seniors were also selected to audition for over 90 college and university representatives. They received multiple call backs and offers. Senior auditioners were: Slade Monroe, Gracie Arthur, Carly Haynes, Katie Haynes, and Raleigh Turner.

Carly Haynes and Raleigh Turner were also selected to perform at Closing Ceremonies for the second year in a row. This year they sang and performed alongside Broadway Star Annaleigh Ashford. Annaleigh Ashford earned a Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, and Outer Critics Circle Award for her portrayal of Essie in You Can’t Take It With You. Other theatre credits include Dot in Sunday in the Park with George, Sylvia in Sylvia, the original Lauren in Kinky Boots,

T

he Argyle Theatre Department has

named after the first actor Thespis, is in an

the original Margot in Legally Blonde the

wrapped another busy and productive

international honor society which promotes

Musical, Glinda in Wicked, Jeannie in Hair,

fall semester. Its first production was

excellence in the theatre. This year’s festival

the musical, The Sound of Music. This

had over 8,200 attendees. The department

Maureen in Rent, and Marcie in Dogfight.

production was one of the most ambitious

had 40 students attend the convention, the

the department has done, as it only had

largest group that has ever attended with

five weeks to put the entire show together.

The musical had four

This year they sang and performed

performances and played to an almost sold out

alongside

house each night.

Broadway Star

A week later, the department ran its annual Haunted House fundraiser

Annaleigh Ashford.

and had almost 1,000

Argyle. The department

future auditions!

at Festival. Argyle was chosen to perform its play, Chemical Imbalance: A Jekyll and Hyde Play.

Cast and crew members included: Slade Monroe, Georgia Penn, Katie Haynes, Jake Wetteland,

Berret Buvinghausen, Kate Repp, Gracie

corridors. People shrieked with fear and

Arthur, Avery Winter, Izzy Adoue, Lauren

delight during the three week run.

Van Zee, Zachary LaCrosse, Gracen Sieben,

Texas Thespian State Festival. Thespians,

seniors continued success and best of luck at

was well represented

patrons walk through the creepy halls and

The semester wrapped up with the annual

The Theatre Department wishes all of the

Kendall Cooles, Mikayla Simmons, Aidan Monticino, Alex Govea, Grady Henexson,

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to achieve standards of success.

Assistant Superintendent

District Update

H

ello Eagles!

We have had a great fall semester, which

I hope all of you have enjoyed a great

provides us with such a positive momentum

start to school and a wonderful fall semester.

continuing into the spring semester. As I

The start of school has been both fast and

visit campuses, the smiling faces of students,

furious but so enjoyable and exciting. Fall

teachers, and parents warms my heart.

is my favorite time of year with all of the

There is so much excitement and energy on

excitement that the new school year brings.

each campus. From the new faces in our

Personally, I have come to realize that time

kindergarten classrooms to our confident

seems to move faster as our children get

and accomplished seniors, our Eagles are

older. Our youngest child began his senior

impressive! I am looking forward to all of

year of high school and it feels like the

their accomplishments this year. We will

summers and years have passed so quickly.

continue to work to provide each of our

The start of kindergarten for him seems

Eagles the opportunity to reach their full

like yesterday.

potential by encouraging and guiding them

We value the partnerships we have with our parents and community. It is only with your continued support that we can achieve at such high levels. I hope all of you enjoy well-deserved family time over the holiday break making precious memories with your children and families. As always, thank you for sharing your child with us. If there are ever any questions I can answer or help I can provide, do not hesitate to reach out.

Happy Holidays, Mrs. Deana Steeber Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction Argyle ISD

ARGYLE FOOTBALL SHINES IN MUSIC VIDEO

“T

il the Last Whistle Blows” is the newest song by Pat Green and Argyle’s own George Dunham that debuted on Mike Doocy’s Fox 4 Free 4 All. The song captures the spirit of Friday night high school football and small town living. The music video was produced by the Talon and features the field, coaches, players and people that make Argyle such a great place. Many residents were proud to see many familiar faces on television. If you haven’t seen the video yet, you can check it out on the Argyle ISD Facebook page or on Youtube by searching - Til The Last Whistle Blows - Pat Green. We would like to recognize AHS student Campbell Wilmot and AHS graduate, Annabel Thorpe for their photos and videography featured in the video.

THE TALON NEWS WINS AWARDS I f you haven’t been over to the talon news website you’ve been missing the quality content that the staff and students of AISD have been producing. In addition to covering games and writing about important

events in Argyle, their videos are expertly produced. Their hard work was recognized by the Texas Association of Journalism Educators during their Fall Fiesta convention in San Antonio where they were named Best in Show. Visit their website at www.thetalonnews.com.

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FEVER

And Your Child

Cold and flu season is here and can be a confusing time for assessing the need for a visit to the doctor.

To muddle things even more, some people suffer severe seasonal allergies this time of year that mimic the viral illnesses going around. It can be very frustrating to decide what medications to give and if it is necessary to call or make an appointment with the doctor.

WHAT IS A FEVER?

Fever is usually a sign that the body is fighting an infection. Fevers are generally harmless and, in fact, usually a good sign that your child’s immune system is working properly. Normal body temperature varies with age, general health, activity level, and time of day. Infants tend to have higher temperatures than older children and adults. Everyone’s temperature is highest between late afternoon and early evening, and lowest between midnight and early morning. Normal temperature is 97.5-99.5. Most pediatricians consider fever a temperature of 100.4 of higher.

Dr. Rebecca Butler is Board Certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She is proud to be a resident of Lantana and the owner of Lantana Pediatrics.

For more information on Lantana Pediatrics, Dr. Butler and/or Melanie Bitzer, CPNP or to schedule an appointment with one of these providers, call the office at 940.455.7200.

WHEN TO CALL THE DOCTOR?

Always call more immediately if you spot specific signs and symptoms that suggest a serious illness such as urinary symptoms, severe ear pain, repeated vomiting, headache, stiff neck, visual changes, lethargy, trouble breathing and/ or signs of dehydration.

The most important thing to do when your child has fever is to make sure they drink plenty of fluids and monitor for signs and symptoms of serious illness requiring immediate treatment.

CALL THE DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY IF YOUR CHILD HAS A FEVER AND: • Looks very ill, is unusually drowsy, or extremely fussy • Has been in a very hot place such as an over heated car • Has symptoms such as stiff neck, severe headache, severe sore throat, severe ear pain, unexplained rash, or persistent vomiting and diarrhea • Has had a seizure • Is younger than 3 months (12 weeks) and has temperature of 100.4 or greater • Fever rises over 104 repeatedly for a child of any age

TREATING FEVER: If your child is older than 6 months and has a fever, they probably don’t need to be treated for the fever unless they are uncomfortable. If they are drinking, eating, sleeping normally, and are able to play, you should wait to see if the fever resolves on it’s own.

Acetaminophen and ibuprofen are safe and effective medicines for improving discomfort and fever.

Ibuprofen should NOT be used for children less than 6 months of age.

DO NOT use Aspirin to treat your child’s fever If your child is vomiting and cannot take oral medicine, acetaminophen comes as a rectal suppository that may be used as needed.

940.455.7200 | www.LantanaPediatrics.com | 74 McMakin Rd., Ste. 100 • Bartonville, TX 76226 Mon, Tues, Thurs: 7:30am-5pm • Wed: 7:30am - 12:30pm • Fri: 7:30 - 4pm • Sat: 9am - 12pm

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The younger the child the more urgent a fever is. If your baby is less than 3 months old and has fever 100.4 or higher, call immediately. If your child is 3-12 months and has had fever for more than 24 hours call your doctor. If your child is between 1-2 years of age with fever for more than 2 days go ahead and make the call, and if your child is 2 years or older with fever for 3 or more days please call the doctor.