AISD Insights - Winter/Spring 2019

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WINTER / SPRING 2019Â

The Official Magazine of the Argyle Independent School District

Wise Health Emergency Center & iCare Urgent Care

SUPPORTING OUR DISTRICT

From L to R - Hannah Baker, Caroline Roth, Nic Adams, Dr. Soleyman, Trott Jordan, Tyler DeBruin

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rgyle ISD welcomes a new Eagle Partner to our district. Wise Health Emergency Center and iCare Urgent Care has a new facility that is conveniently located at 7214 Crawford Road on the corner of I-35 and Crawford Road here in Argyle.

The facility offers the convenience of both an Emergency Room and Urgent Care so that patients don’t have to decide where to be seen.

From bumps and bruises to broken bones and everything in between, they can help you get in and out without waiting in pain.

Wise Health Emergency Center and iCare Urgent Care is proud to offer the new standard in emergency care with onsite urgent care, meaning you get the same minimal wait times with no balance billing.

Wise Health Emergency Center and iCare Urgent Care also offers immediate care 24/7 for emergency services and from 7 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week for urgent care services.

They have compassionate staff that will provide the quality care you deserve, exactly when you need it. The great thing about the location of the facility is that

it is just minutes away from the Canyon Falls, Harvest, Oaks of Argyle, Carnegie Ridge, Country Lakes, and Robson Ranch communities. They are also a short drive from the Bartonville, Lantana, Justin, Northlake, Ponder, Copper Canyon, Double Oak, and Denton communities.

The facility has advanced technology that includes CT, ultrasound, X-ray equipment, cardiac monitoring technology, and more so you can get your results in-house.

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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: Wise Health Emergency Center

Read More About Us on Page 3 & 16

Featured on the cover left to Right back row - Hannah Baker - 5th grade AIS, Johanna Maldonado, RN; Melissa Fitzgerald, RN; Emil Soleyman, MD and Medical Director; Mrs. Jenny Chambers, Mrs. Karen Thompson, Caroline Roth - 12th grade AHS. Front row L to R - Trot Jordan - 4th grade AIS, Tyler DeBruin - 12th grade AHS, Nic Adams - 5th grade AIS.

Hilltop Elementary

Argyle High School

08 Spring Has Arrived at Hilltop Elementary

11 Hilltop & AIS Kicked Off Competition at District UIL

Argyle Intermediate

11 AIS Students Attended

Symphony Orchestra

12 Message from AIS Principal

13 AIS PTA Presents

Dennis Lee Productions

26 AHS Principal Update Mr. John King

28 Kassidy Rosengren 1st All State Recipient in Choir at AHS

37 AHS Theatre

40 Sport Schedules

42 Reece McCue Represented U.S.A. on National Football Team

District News 03 & 16 Wise Health Emergency Center Supporting our District

06 A Message from Superintendent

Argyle Middle School

20 National School Board Appreciation Month 2019

22 Band Updates

24 Band Updates pt. 2

31 Staff Spotlights

35 AISD Transportation Update

36 Argyle Eagle Partners

10 Argyle Middle Places 1st at

UIL District Meet

18 AMS Basketball Updates

19 Message from AMS Principal

30 NJHS Helping Others in Need

30 TMSCA Class at AMS

33 Lights Camera Action

46 Middle School Basketball Team

Holds Tournament

38 Mark Your Calendars for the AEF Gala

39 The Argyle Education Foundation

42 Shoot 4 the Stars

44 AIS & AMS Robotics Compete

45 Cheering on Our Eagles

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Afrom MESSAGE Dr. Telena Wright, Argyle ISD Superintendent

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The Middle School UIL won its NTAAC

all 2018 was amazing in Argyle ISD!

replacement was also done at Hilltop

Growth in enrollment of over 10

before school started. Currently,

competition. The elementary will compete

percent and construction set the tone

construction on a new elementary at

in their two-day meet February 1. The

for what’s happening in the district. The

Harvest is underway. This elementary

high school meet is in March.

2017 bond projects already completed

school will open in August 2019 to

or underway include 12 classroom

grades PreK through fifth grade. The

activities have been very successful

additions at the high school, kitchen

exterior and interior design of Phase

this fall. The band got a silver medal

and restroom renovations at the high

II of the high school is completed, and

at state and placed 11 students in the

school, boiler replacement at Hilltop, the

construction costs are being compiled.

All-State Band and the AHS Choir had

elementary school opening in the fall

Specialty areas in Phase II are the

a student, Kassidy Rosengren place in

of 2019 in Harvest, and Phase II of the

gymnasium, auditorium, lecture hall, choir

All-State.. The football team advanced

new high school.

room, band hall, football practice fields,

to the fourth round of the playoffs. The

softball practice fields, a baseball practice

AHS Cheerleaders placed fourth at their

School were finished and occupied

field, and band marching area as well as

UIL competition and first in Best Cheer.

in October 2018. Before they were

science labs.

Busing to the high school was reduced to

The 12 classrooms at Argyle High

completed, AHS used the lecture hall, library, and language lab while teachers

Other upcoming construction projects will be a third elementary, administration

shared rooms as needed.

The new space is 92 percent occupied with only the specialty art lab unoccupied.

Two science labs, one family and consumer science lab, and one art lab, constitute

Fall of 2018 was amazing in AISD!

specialty areas. The other

center. All projects were

classes in career and technology and

made possible by the

other areas will be considered for next

2017 bond.

year in March.

In administrative changes, John King moved from his position as High School Assistant Principal to the

classrooms with flexibility in what is taught

Jonathan Delay was hired as the new

in them. Currently, English, audio and

Assistant Principal. New band director,

visual media, journalism, Spanish, French,

Mr. Jason Bird, was hired from Birdville

special education, and acceleration classes

ISD. Mrs. Renee Funderburg will move

are taught in the eight classrooms.

from Argyle Intermediate School Principal to the new elementary school. Argyle

at AHS was completed before school

Intermediate School principal for 2019 -

opening in August of 2018. The boiler

2020 will be named in February.

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and geometry at the middle school. The drill team is in its second year, and new

position of High School Principal. Mr.

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a minimum with the addition of French

building, and transportation

eight areas are designed as standard

The restroom and kitchen renovation

Extracurricular and curriculum-based

Dr. Telena Wright Argyle ISD Superintendent

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Spring Has Arrived

AT HILLTOP ELEMENTARY PARENTS ON CAMPUS Every year, we host Donuts for Dads on Valentine’s Day. We intend to bring dads to our school, but we are moving it to the end of March. Keep your eyes on school news as we will be adding a special invitation to moms as well for an event in April. We know mom and dad can’t always come, which means many friends, aunts, uncles, siblings, and neighbors wear the invisible superhero cape as a parent

OPEN HOUSE NIGHT Come celebrate your child’s year! NO, we are not done, but let’s show off! This time allows you to come and go while your child walks you through their daily adventures in school. They create, develop, and perform while here. You will not want to miss this time.

March 5th - 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

sometimes. We have volunteers that do it

Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st grade

as well. For my own children, I cherish the

March 7th - 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

relationships they have with their friends’ parents. Ms. Sain is a second momma to my daughter. Ten years ago, when my daughter’s class traveled to Forest Glen, I couldn’t go, and Ms. Sain went with

2nd, 3rd grade LITERACY NIGHT Teachers are preparing an interactive

her daughter and took care of mine. It’s

night for parents and students. Games,

forever a bond. Celebrate those steps in

facts, and fun, helpful strategies are

moms and dads too!

available. Reading IS exciting!

February 28th - 6:30 - 7:30 p.m All grades and parents are welcome

ACADEMIC PROCESS When children return from Christmas break, I shake my head and exclaim gasps of joy and cheers of “YES!” when I see their emotional and academic growth.

No doubt the second semester brings on heavier loads of work, and more independent proof of mastery. Your child can and is doing it. It would be disappointing if a child didn’t struggle while learning. Just like muscles feel the burn when weight training, so does their brain when completing academic training.

Mercy, they are growing!

It’s a balance. Continue to read the communications teachers share with you.

If you have individual questions, reach out to the teacher. Your child’s teacher wants you to know the progress and the struggles seen in your child.

FIELD TRIPS Teachers will communicate with you details about the scheduled field trip.

4/12 - ESL Class

MATH NIGHT We host a math night annually, though this is a FIRST! We will share Greg Tang math activities and games. This will be an exciting and fun night. We look forward to seeing you.

April 9th - 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

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4/16 - 1st grade 4/17 - 1st grade 4/18 - Kindergarten 4/24 - 2nd grade 4/29 - Pre K GROWING PAINS Hilltop is preparing to divide. My staff, parents, and students are struggling

with the changes. This school is a family and a place of self sufficient pride and caregiving. Children grow and thrive here. In fact, we have witnessed parents blossom here, too. Lifetime friendships developed relationships that last as long as their children’s educational careers.

Teachers and staff flourish and mature.

Hilltop Elementary is an extension of our homes and a place of community – a safe place for our children to take risks, succeed, and build their confidence.

Everywhere I turn, I hear concerns about “What if...” or “I don’t want to leave” and “What will be the same?” as well as “What will be different at Hilltop when

Hilltop is not the leadership, but rather

defend their efforts, and suggest the

everyone leaves?” and “Will all the money

the family we have become. Teachers and

support they need. Mrs. Funderburg

and good people go to the new school?”

staff want to be here because they love

loves your kids, too, and will be receiving

children, the families they represent, and

amazing Hilltop and AIS teachers who will

this an impressive place is what will

one another. YES, we seek excellence

love your children as well. Don’t forget

continue to make elementary education

from ourselves and our students – and

the new teachers desiring positions in our

a beautiful experience for all Argyle ISD

this won’t stop because of location! It

district – they will be great additions to

elementary-age children. We agree the

spreads our roots out, so we can

team up with you as you evolve as a

goal is to do what’s best for children.

reach more.

new school.

Everyone breathe. What makes

We have worked so hard for the past

I know I have said in more than a

I assure you, we are and always will be a

seven years to improve in our business,

hundred parent meetings, “The magic

family. We outgrow staying at Hilltop, but

and it has taken veteran educators and

of our school is the involvement.” Be

when we come together, we will meet for

new faces coming together to make it all

involved. Continue to join our amazing

celebrations, rest, sharing of experiences,

happen. We need Argyle-rooted families

PTAs, sports teams, and clubs. Volunteer

encouragement, and to be family. This is

with traditions and eclectic transplanted

on our campuses as watchdogs and

families with new ideas. It’s been a ton of

classroom helpers. Pull a good deed like

moxie, grit, trials and errors, and a sense of

Amber Alford and cover the cross walk

humor. We continue to grow and change.

while it’s raining so office staff can return

This place is alive and well.

to the building to encourage children with

My heart does not lose faith in our

not an end – it’s a beginning. Be brave, patient, and helpful. Remember what our children say everyday, “I will do what’s right. I will do my best. I will show others I care.”

a positive smile and hug.

people. The teachers working at Hilltop

To the families and children I lose,

prior to me and those we have brought

please know you are precious people

on board are still engaged in your child’s

to me and that you are in good hands.

experience. It’s important to know as

Renee Funderburg and I have shared

much as I love this process of cultivating

our community’s children for five years.

this staff family, our procedures, and

I always hate when students graduate

expectations, it is not mine and I do not

Hilltop and leave! But I love how she

take full credit for it. The greatness of

willingly listens to me brag about them,

Mrs. Mandi Murphy Principal Hilltop Elementary

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ARGYLE MIDDLE SCHOOL PLACES

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AT UIL DISTRICT MEET

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n Friday, January 25, Argyle Middle School hosted the District UIL Academic competition with Bridgeport, Decatur, and Krum participating. Argyle placed first with over 400 points above the second-place school. In December 2018, One-Act Play thespians directed by DeeDee Tapp took first place among the same competitors. Congratulations to the AMS students who worked so hard to represent our district and the amazing staff who worked tirelessly to coach, grade, and score all contests on the day of the competition. Mrs. Edie Collins is the UIL Coordinator for AMS.

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Hilltop Elementary and AIS Students Kicked Off

COMPETITION AT DISTRICT UIL

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tudents at Hilltop Elementary and AIS participating in UIL Academics competed in their District Meets in January and February. The meets were held at Weatherford College - Wise County in Bridgeport. Mrs. Kimberly Mack is the UIL Academic Coordinator for both Hilltop and Argyle Intermediate Schools.

We are proud of all the students and their coaches for their hard work.

AIS STUDENTS ATTENDED

Symphony Orchestra T

he entire 5th-grade class at Argyle Intermediate School traveled to

Bass Performance Hall in downtown Fort Worth in January. These amazing students were able to hear a special concert performance by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. The program they watched is designed specifically for younger audiences and directly correlates with the music curriculum being taught

by Argyle Intermediate School Music Teacher, Mrs. Lamb.

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A Message from the ARGYLE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL W

PRINCIPAL

elcome Back! I want to take this

here to learn. Teachers do a lot of group

opportunity to welcome new

work and hands-on activities that can’t be

families to Argyle, and to wish everyone

recreated when a student misses class. I

a very Happy New Year! May this year

understand when students are sick and

bring you and your family great happiness,

certainly don’t expect those students

peace, prosperity, and good health. I thank

to come to school, but please try not to

you for your support and partnership in

schedule planned absences at the end of

working together for your children.

the nine-week period. This makes it very

The New Year is a beautiful time for families to discuss their family values and ways of making a positive difference in the lives of others. Families are encouraged to seize the opportunity to talk with your child about personal achievements and to set goals.

I want to thank everyone for a very successful first semester.

We are fortunate to have wonderful parents, staff members, and PTA participants who go above and beyond to support

difficult for teachers to get grades turned in by the deadline while also trying to get makeup work from students who were gone.

Teachers work so much harder than many people realize. They plan engaging

TEACHERS ARE HEROES IN ANY SCHOOL BUILDING.

what we do and provide us with anything requested.

As always, the next semester will

and exciting lessons, complete paperwork on students that need

We look forward to continuing our

help, attend numerous

partnership with you, and your children,

meetings, collect data

and invite you to call, email, or schedule

and analyze that data

an appointment anytime to meet with the

to help drive their

teachers, or myself, to discuss your child’s

instruction, teach,

individual needs.

grade papers, meet

Have a blessed New Year!

with parents, handle

Have a Great Year!

discipline, counsel students when needed,

be a busy one at Argyle Intermediate.

are your child’s biggest cheerleader and

Each class will begin new units of study

advocate, and try to maintain a

with thought-provoking and enriching

personal life.

concepts. We have benchmarks, STAAR

Teachers are the heroes in any school

testing, field trips, and fun events planned

building. They are on the front lines every

for the end of the year, so keep an eye on

day trying to do what is best for every

the school website for dates and details.

student. Rest assured, they have your

Please remember that students must be

child’s best interest at heart.

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Mrs. Renee Funderburg Current AIS Principal Principal of New Elementary - Fall of 2019

AIS PTA Presents

Dennis Lee Productions

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ennis Lee is an award-winning ventriloquist, comedian, musician,

author, and inspirational speaker and specializes in shows geared toward families and young children.

Dennis Lee performed his show entitled, “The Great Jungle Jam” in January at Argyle Intermediate School. The show took the students and staff on an epic, fun-filled, sightseeing adventure where they found themselves tuning up for an epic “Jungle Jam.” This “Jungle Jam” session showcased the importance of being in tune with how to speak, act, and think in our daily lives. This show was made possible by the AIS PTA.

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Wise Health Emergency Center & iCare Urgent Care

SUPPORTING OUR DISTRICT

D

r. Emil Soleyman-Zomalan is the medical director for the facility. This wonderful doctor says he is very fortunate to be a part of a group of emergency physicians afforded the opportunity to care for patients day in and day out. He loves Argyle because it is a small town with a passion for all that is homegrown, rural and community-oriented. Dr. Soleyman-Zomalan also loves how Argyle prides itself in having a small community atmosphere. He has received a lot of positive feedback from the greater community from day one. “We are excited to bring high quality care to the Argyle community.”

“As a child, I was always fascinated with science and medicine.” “It was later that I realized that I enjoyed caring for people and making a difference in their lives.”

“Practicing medicine allows me to fulfill that goal which in turn enriches my life.” Dr. Soleyman-Zomalan.

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ise Health Emergency Center and

certified emergency medicine physicians.

Urgent Care also offers several

The facility also staffs qualified nurses,

screenings and tests, so you can receive your diagnosis quickly and get to feeling better faster.

The facility is affiliated with Wise Health System, an organization committed to leading the growth and development of health care services in our area and

and x-ray technologists.

If you are wondering about what types of services are offered, Wise Health Emergency Center and iCare Urgent Care treats a wide range of medical conditions, but typical concerns include coughs, colds, sinus infections,

providing quality, specialized care for you and your family.

So how does Wise Health Emergency Center and iCare Urgent Care work?

The urgent care side of Wise Health Emergency Center and iCare Urgent Care

Argyle ISD is excited to have Wise Health Emergency Center and iCare Urgent Care as a new Eagle Partner.

treats patients with non-life threatening illnesses or injuries that need attention quickly. If you have

headaches, broken bones, sprained joints, rashes, back pain, ear infections, and treatment of lacerations. They also treat chest pain, abdominal pain, sports injuries, on-the-job injuries, and so much more!

When asked what makes Wise Health

an illness or injury that happens after

Urgent Care stand out from other urgent

urgent care hours, you can still see one of

care facilities, the Facility Nurse Director

their qualified, board certified emergency

Kelly Ray stated that they are different

medicine physicians in the Emergency

because they have extended hours to

Center. If you have an illness or injury

fit busy schedules. Their staff is not just

that is more emergent or life threatening

employees but also neighbors. Many are

than urgent care, you would be seen as an

actively involved in community events.

Emergency Center patient.

All Wise Health Emergency Center and iCare Urgent Care physicians are in-network for all major managed care plans. They also accept Medicare and Medicaid. The great thing about the

FACILITY The facility is very comfortable and welcoming for all patients.

You will be greeted by friendly staff who are ready to help you when you walk in the door.

Argyle ISD is excited to have Wise Health Emergency Center and iCare Urgent Care as a new Eagle Partner. They are also excited to be involved with our district and are looking forward to the

facility is the fact that you can walk in and

new partnership. Thank You Wise Health

be seen. You do not need an appointment.

Emergency Center and iCare Urgent Care

Wise Health Emergency Center and iCare

for supporting the students and staff in

Urgent Care is staffed 24/7 by board

Argyle ISD.

STAFF Board certified emergency medicine physicians, qualified nurses and x-ray technologists staff the facility.

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AMS BASKETBALL Updates

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iddle School eighth grade girls’ “A” basketball team warming up for its game in the high school gym.

Pictured: Ryann Nash, Josie Watkins, Mira Pomal, Avery Junk, and Astyria Bowen.

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asketball is a fast sport. You could be on offense and have the ball, then in a second lose it and become the defense. The seventh grade girls’ team is undefeated. Seventh-grader, Jordyn Reed, dribbles the ball past the opposition to score. No one is getting between her and that basket.

Photo and article by: AMS Student - Rylie Halk

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Photo and article by: AMS Student - Kennadi Banar

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eventh-grader, Lane Stewart (15), drives toward the basket for a layup during a game against the Lake Worth Bulldogs. Teammate Brayden Rosckes (14) comes from behind ready for a rebound.

The A-team and B-team both won by 40 points.

Photo and article by: AMS Student - Preston Slaton

A Message From AMS Principal

Mr. Gibson built, it was done so knowing future items would need to be added. The architects designed the school to accommodate these additions.

The auditorium, competition gym, classroom and lab additions, field house, and administrative expansion additions will begin this summer. Not all of these will go up at once, but we have been told the auditorium (which sits in the front of the school) will be the most complicated part of the job. The other areas will then be added with the goal of having the high school begin the school year of 2021 in the new building. The middle school will

W

hen you reach the end of the

Planning meetings with architects,

first semester, you encounter the

meetings to form a stand-alone PTO, and

halfway mark for the school year. We

making decisions on furniture for the new

often reflect on the first semester and set

building were just a few of the items that

our goals for the rest of the school year.

were done before we could set foot inside

This is done each year to help make each

the new building.

school year as successful as possible. I

On August 1st, 2016, our

want to take a moment and reflect on the

administrative team was allowed in the

past 2 ½ years and then give an update

building, with the teachers being allowed

on what the next 2 ½ years have in store.

in the academic wing a week later. This

You might wonder why we need to be

was an incredibly exciting time as we

thinking so far out. Hopefully, you’ll have

opened a brand new school, but we

a better understanding after you finish

always knew that the plan was for this

this article.

building to become a high school several

If we were to back up to the spring of

years later. We knew if our demographer

2016, our school was considerably smaller

reports continued to be accurate, a move

in size, only had two grade levels, and sat

back to the other campus with the high

on the same campus as the high school.

school taking over this campus would

That spring brought numerous changes as

come in the 2021-2022 school year.

we worked to prepare for the move of the

Those numbers have held, and we appear

7th and 8th-grade classes from the middle

on track to make that transition happen.

school campus and the 6th grade from the

then pack up and be at the current high school.

Working through these challenges has made being the middle school principal a gratifying job. The obstacle of having school while construction is occurring, while not fun, does present a challenge that very much makes this position very rewarding. I look forward to working through these next few years with all our current and future middle school students and parents.

Mr. Scott Gibson Principal Argyle Middle School 940.246.2126 Ext. 3002

So what is in store for the next few

intermediate school to all join together

years? Construction. When the middle

at the current location in Flower Mound.

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National School Board

APPRECIATION MONTH 2019

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anuary was National School Board

Board Member a personalized megaphone.

was very special. Hilltop Art teacher,

Appreciation Month. At the January

Two students from Argyle Intermediate

Mrs. Ruestmann, made some special

board meeting, each member was

School, Blake Shawhart and Brady Dietz,

presented with a baseball hat from the

included wax museum presentations.

placemats and AHS Art teacher, Mrs.

varsity basketball team as well as flowers,

Hilltop Elementary students made signs

candy, and some other great gifts put

and a video that featured students along

together by students and teachers. The

with their music teacher singing and

AHS Acapella Choir, Remedy, performed

playing instruments.

for the School Board along with the

Many people in the district

Kosla, used her calligraphy skills to help with the recognition certificates.

Each Board member was highlighted throughout the month of January with a special video that was posted on the

cheerleaders from Argyle Middle School.

contributed to making sure that

district’s social media accounts and

The AMS cheerleaders also made each

School Board Appreciation Night

shared in the district newsletters.

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ARGYLE MIDDLE SCHOOL SPIN CLUB The Argyle Middle Spin Club is in full swing!! This club is open to any Argyle Middle School student in grades 6-8. It is free and they meet from 4pm-6pm on Thursdays in the Middle School Cafeteria.

Join us for a great time!!

HIGH SCHOOL BAND ATSSB REGION 2 ALL-REGION BAND The Argyle High School Band has 44 students who auditioned for and performed in the ATSSB Region 2 Band. Argyle represented a third of the band, which includes the best high school musicians across the Northern DFW area. Collegiate directors from around Texas worked with these students to prepare a concert on January 19th.

It was a special clinic and concert for these students.

Of the 44 musicians that made the All-Region Band, 28 of them advanced to the area round. This number was more than double the number of students who made the area round from the next school.

UPCOMING HIGH SCHOOL BAND EVENTS February 2nd – North Texas Color Guard Association Contest February 12th-16th – ATSSB All-State Clinics and Concerts in San Antonio February 21st – High School Ensemble Contest March 23rd – North Texas Color Guard Association Championships April 3rd – UIL Concert and Sight-reading Contest

ARGYLE HIGH SCHOOL WINTER GUARD The Argyle High School Winter Color Guard is currently competing in the North Texas Color Guard Association Circuit. It had their first contest on January 19th and finished second in their class to advance to the Regional AA class. Congratulations!

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ATSSB All-State Band Students Thousands of students across Texas audition for one of these spots, and less than 1 percent will make the All-State ensemble. The students will represent Argyle ISD and North Texas at the All-State Clinic and Concert in San Antonio on February 13th-16th.

Please congratulate the following members on their success.

Timothy Davis, Karter Hennigan, Audry Livingston, Chloe Livingston, Cole McCue, Collin Nielsen, Preston Rushford, Walker Santone, Hailey Schnabel, Micah Splain (Not Pictured), and Zachary Tait (Not Pictured)

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

ARGYLE MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS MAKE ATSSB REGION 2 BAND The Argyle Middle School band had a great showing at this year’s ATSSB Region 2 Auditions. Students from Aubrey, Sanger, Krum, Boyd, Ponder, Pilot Point, Nocona, Gainesville, Bethesda Christian School, Barbara Bush, Callisburg, and Bowie auditioned for 114 spots in the All-Region Band.

Out of the 114 available spots, we had 45 students make the band. In addition to making up 39 percent of the band, we earned seven of the 14 available first chairs! This is an outstanding accomplishment and a testament to their hard work and long-term dedication to a goal. We are super proud of every student involved!

WINTER CONCERT A HUGE SUCCESS The Argyle Middle School band ended 2018 with a holiday celebration like no other! Playing for a packed house of parents, friends and family, the Winter Concert was a huge success that first featured the Beginner Band followed by Symphonic Band and Honor Winds.

The AMS Beginner Band gave an amazing concert despite having had only a limited amount of instruction. Four months ago, these students knew nothing about their instruments but managed to complete their semester with a full concert. That’s remarkable!

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Each band had a selection of holiday music to entertain the crowd at the Argyle High School Auditorium. In between performances, audience members were able to purchase baked goodies as a part of our annual Jingle Bell Bake Sale, which benefits all of the students in band at AMS! As is tradition with band concerts, students introduced the songs, giving a brief history of each song as well as instruction for the audience to listen for special musical selections!

ARGYLE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL PERFORMANCE Members of the Argyle Middle School Band traveled to Argyle Intermediate School to spread holiday cheer and perform for the 5th-grade students! Each section in band demonstrated how their instrument sounds and looks to give the 5th-grade students an idea of what instrument they want to play! These young students will get to try the different instruments themselves in February as they begin their career in band going into sixth grade!

UPCOMING MIDDLE SCHOOL EVENTS The Argyle Middle School Band has a number of upcoming events. These events can be found at www.argyleband.org, and we would love to see you at one of our upcoming events or performances!

Contact Any questions about the Argyle Middle School Band program can be directed to: Evan Fletcher • Director of Bands • Argyle Middle School 940-262-7777 ext. 3103 • efletcher@argyleisd.com Any questions about the Argyle High School Band program can be directed to: Jason Bird • Director of Bands • Argyle ISD 940-218-3578 • jbird@argyleisd.com

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AHS PRINCIPAL UPDATE

MR. JOHN KING H

appy New Year and welcome to

On the academic front, our UIL

the 2019 spring semester. This

Academic teams have participated in

Karter Hennigan, Audry Livingston, Chloe Livingston, Cole McCue, Collin Nielsen, Preston Rushford, Walker Santone, Hailey, Schnabel, Micah Splain, and Zachary Tait).

In the choir area, AHS had its very first selection to the All-State Choir (Kassidy Rosengren). Kudos to the students and directors.

semester is packed full of activities from

several events already and have continued

beginning to end, and we encourage you

the tradition of success that seems to

with so many activities, and graduation

come every year. We have already had

will soon be upon us. We hope to see you

champions at the Argyle Invitational Meet,

on campus or at one of our many events.

the Eaton Meet, and the Denton Ryan

Go Eagles!

to come out when you can and support the Eagles. The boys and girls basketball teams have both qualified for the playoffs and will begin their runs toward a state championship very soon. The AHS Cheerleaders placed 4th at the UIL State Competition in January. Wrestling is well underway, and this year’s team is the largest and strongest in school history.

Meet. Our TMSCA team will head back to the state competition in mid-March as it attempts to defend over a decade of consecutive state championships.

The AHS Fine Arts programs continue

Additionally, all of our spring sports have

to excel as they have for so long. In the

kicked off and are looking forward to their

band program, we had 11 students qualify

upcoming seasons.

for the All-State band (Timothy Davis,

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As I mentioned, this semester is filled

Mr. John King Principal Argyle High School

Kassidy Rosengren ALL STATE

1

st RECIPIENT in Choir at AHS H

ow long have you been singing?

All my life I’ve sung for fun, or for my

family, or in the car. But I first started to take it seriously in the eighth grade at Argyle Middle School. I decided to switch out of athletics to the choir with Mr. Griswold in his first year, and it has been the most impactful choice of my life. My mom always told me that I needed to be in the choir because I had a beautiful voice. I suppose she was right!

What grade were you when you joined the Argyle Choir?

I was in the eighth grade! The very firstyear choir was an official class at Argyle!

How did you set goals for making All State Choir.

Making goals for All-State Choir is so helpful in terms of preparing the repertoire and rehearsing as well as sight-reading.

For me, it helped to attend every rehearsal I could – every A-Lunch, after-school, Article information provided by: Kassidy Rosengren and Mr. Will Griswold

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or sectional I could. And on top of that, I set reminders every day to practice or sight-read. Some days, I held myself to

that standard, but on days that I couldn’t

Acapella group at the high school. Other

from around the DFW area teach all of

practice out loud, I would listen to tracks

than extracurriculars, I’m learning to drive

the audition music to the students. Once

of the literature or hum through it. It’s so

and am constantly at a drive time at the

the school year started, students would

driving school I attend in Lewisville or

stop by Mr. Griswold’s office once a week

driving with my dad at home. On the

for half an hour to continue improving

off-chance I’m not doing one of those,

the music that was already learned. This

I am a die hard fan of realistic fiction

was when most of the detail and fine

novels, and I’ve already read 19 books

tuning work took place. Students also

this school year!

work on this music during their private

helpful to have the music on your mind constantly.

How did you prepare for the All State audition?

To prepare for the All-State audition, I worked hard on my music or sight-read for 30 minutes to an hour every day before

What are you future goals pertaining to Choir?

voice lessons as well as after school during the weeks leading up to the auditions.

Students spend countless hours at home

Of course, it would be amazing to make

practicing their music – almost to the

the audition. I would have hour-long

All-State my junior and senior year, as well

point that their family members know

rehearsals after school every day on the

as compete in Solo and Ensemble and UIL.

the material just as well as the student.

week back from break as well as lunch

But above all, I just want to be the best

Beginning each fall, almost 3,000 high

rehearsals every day. The days before

musician I can be and leave the program in

school students across the state audition

the audition, I was hydrating as much as

two and a half years and know that I have

for the TMEA All-State Small School Mixed

I could and resting my voice. The night

worked my hardest. I want to learn and

Choir. Texas is known for having the most

before, I made sure to get a good night’s

experience all these things so that in the

competitive All-State audition process in

future, especially if I continue with music,

the nation for music education. I believe

I can always say that the Argyle Choir

Kassidy will be the first of many Argyle HS

changed me as a musician for the better.

students selected to the All-State Choir.

sleep, so I was rested the next day. In the few hours before my audition, I was drinking water like crazy as well as going through the cuts in my head and sightreading in the holding rooms with my fellow auditionees.

Jackson Barnes was selected as the 1st

Is there anything extra you would like to share?

I want to give recognition to Mr. Griswold, the Argyle Choir director, for

How often do you practice?

Depending on when the next audition was, the closer the date got, the more I prepared. There were days that my friend, Sarahbeth, and I would go to the piano between choir classes and run through

Alternate in the Bass section, and Austin Rusk was selected as the 2nd Alternate in the Tenor section for the North Area of the state. (Both are sophomores).

helping me with this process and always supporting me in what I do. I also give thanks to Philip Williams, my lesson teacher with the Argyle Music Academy, for enhancing my knowledge in literature and sight-reading. If it weren’t for them, I wouldn’t have the privilege of writing this

the difficult sections in our pieces. In

now. I have such an amazing family, great

general, I would practice 3-5 times a week

friends, and educators who I could not

for anywhere between 30 minutes to an

live without. I feel so lucky to be the first

hour. But the dwindling days before my

All-State student from Argyle since the

audition, at a minimum, I practiced for an

AHS Choir was established, and I couldn’t

hour and a half every day.

be happier with how all of my work paid off.

The All-State Choir preparation process

What other activities are you involved in?

begins all the way back in the summer.

Many students, including Kassidy,

Other than singing in the choir, I do

attended All-State Choir camps during

archery with Argyle and Coach Wittmis

July and August. While at these camps,

once a week, and I also sing in the

high school and college choral directors

Information provided by: Mr. Will Griswold and Kassidy Rosengren

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NJHS

HELPING

Others in Need

The NJHS officers took a trip to Walmart on December 11th to buy “wish list” items for the Friends of the Family Children’s Center. Each group of officers received monies from fundraisers to spend on the needs of each child.

Officers Rylee Johnson, Ava Robinson, Bella Minick, and Emma Kate Ratcliff enjoyed the chance to spread the joy of the holidays throughout our community.

Photo and article by AMS Student Bella Minick

NJHS members Lane Stewart, Ryder Simms, Tucker Connor, and Luke Wyrick see who can unwrap the gift the fastest to win the game at the December meeting. At the end of the year, students who contribute 30 or more hours of community service get to take a field trip to Main Event.

Photo and article by: AMS Student Cooper Slaton

The TMSCA Class at AMS Prepares for Competition The TMSCA (Texas Math and Science Coaches Association) class preparing for academic competition. Mrs.Cathy Baker enables the students to achieve their goals of victory with practices and competitions. Mrs.Baker attributes her students’ winning strategy to, “practice, practice, practice! I also teach how to do certain problems and we play games to get faster at answering questions.” Daniel Roberts has placed first in state, and last year’s team took sixth place of all the state competitors. The teams start competing in February and progress forward until state competitors are announced in March. We wish the best of luck to TMSCA and hope they come home with gold!

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Staff Spotlights Making a Difference in Argyle ISD Mrs. Barbie Weitzer - Hilltop Elementary How long have you worked in Argyle ISD? I worked for six months as a substitute for AISD and then was hired on as an aide and have been here for four years.

What is your specific role at Hilltop Elementary? Elementary Aide, Special Education What do you love most about Argyle ISD? I love the family atmosphere. I am very blessed to work with our amazing team and great leaders at our school! I love seeing the joy and pride in our students eyes when they have learned something new.

Mrs. Kay Graff - Argyle Intermediate School How long have you worked in Argyle ISD? This is my sixth year at AIS. What is your specific role at AIS? I am a classroom Inclusion Aide.

What do you love most about Argyle ISD? I love that every child is given what they need to be successful and I have the opportunity to be a part of their success.

Mrs. June Splain - Argyle Middle School How long have you worked in Argyle ISD? I started as a substitute teacher in 2007.

What is your specific role at AMS? I am an instructional aide at AMS. This year I have inclusion classes in 6th grade Science and 6th, 7th and 8th grade Math. I also run our Math Lab every morning for kids who need homework help or reteaching a math topic.

What do you love most about Argyle ISD? I like working for the district because I have a great group of professionals who I get to work with and learn from every day.

Mr. John Willis & Mrs. Beth Willis - Argyle High School How long have you worked in Argyle ISD? Mr. Willis - I have worked at AISD since 1985, first as a middle school math/computer teacher until 2006, then as a substitute until my current position. Mrs. Willis - I worked 13 years as an English teacher in the middle school. This is my 4th year as an Inclusion Aide at the high school.

What is your specific role at AHS? Mr. Willis - I am a Special Ed. Aide in Math and Science.

Mrs. Willis - I work in the English classrooms, all grade levels, seven periods a day to specifically help the special education students with directions, notes, and assignments.

What do you love most about Argyle ISD? Mr. Willis - I love the atmosphere at AHS and working with the students and teachers. Mrs. Willis - I love the teachers, staff, and students.

There is so much support and encouragement for one another and willingness to be inclusive and share both the problems and the successes.

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Lights....Camera....

ACTION! AMS Teacher Mrs. Dominguez Teaches TV/Broadcasting

How long have you taught in Argyle ISD? This is currently my third year in AISD.

practicing professional delivery of, and

What did you do before teaching in Argyle ISD? I taught in Lewisville ISD for nine years 8th grade Math for four years, then 8th grade Language Arts for five years. I was also the Yearbook Advisor

wide. In addition, students will have the

What classes do you currently teach?

Currently, I teach 7th grade Language Arts, Study Skills, and AMS News Broadcast.

The collaborative broadcasts will include

How did you get the idea to start up a news broadcasting class?

The idea for the AMS news program came to me when I observed the rapid rate at which our campus was growing. The goal is to document student achievement and foster a collaborative and inclusive culture.

My hope is that everyone will feel as though they are a part of a team.

administration, and various other ideas

What types of activities do the students participate in?

Students in the class will discover a world of emerging technologies. They will have the opportunity to create, publish, and market the school’s weekly news segments and will assume ownership over individual and group audio/video projects. In this course, students will learn

editing content for distribution districtopportunity to build a news set - including lighting and design. The broadcast class is a highly collaborative, creative, dynamic environment in which students are accountable for meeting deadlines. student created and led segments, news stories, commercials, teacher-student interviews, special reports, messages from

If students are interested in taking the class, when can they sign up to take it?

There is an application process towards the end of the school year. Students are asked to fill out a written application and then submit a short video of themselves interviewing a person of their choosing. I love to see the personalities brought out in these application videos!

For more information about this course you can e-mail Mrs. Dominguez at adominguez@argyleisd.com

they have throughout the year.

What types of career skills will the students take with them when they leave the class?

Online media has taken over traditional media and is a large part of their daily lives. In addition to responsibility, deadlines, organization, and public speaking, this class will prepare students to create and distribute digital content in various fields in their future.

Explain what all was needed to set up this class? (supplies, equipment)?

Since our program is brand new, we didn’t have any supplies to get us started.

We teamed up with Yearbook and Mrs.

photography and video techniques, digital

Collins and were able to purchase new

camera operation, and applications for

cameras, tripods, and an entire recording

designing and editing content. Students

set! Recently, our amazing AMS PTO voted

in the AMS News Broadcasting class

to grant us with two editing laptops.

will collaborate to create school news

We are so grateful for their donations to

videos, writing scripts, composing stories,

this program.

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FEVER And Your Child

by Dr. Rebecca Butler

FLU SEASON IS HERE Schedule Your Flu Shots

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.

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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

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AISD TRANSPORTATION

UPDATE G

by Albert Rutledge

reetings from the Transportation

direction as the bus are required to stop.

Department. Recently, we have had a

In Texas, the maximum penalty is a fine up

students who are getting off and on

rash of school bus red-light runners within

to $1,250, and a six-month suspension of

a school bus by making it illegal for

our school district. I have gathered some

the driver’s license.

drivers to pass a school bus while

information I would like to share with you

In construction zones, fines could be

regarding school bus safety and stopping

doubled, meaning that a $1,250 fine could

when red lights flash.

end up costing the driver $2,500. If you

According to Texas Law, you must stop when you approach a school bus from either direction, and the bus is displaying

get a citation for running past the school bus, you can’t request defensive driving.

That’s not something that can just be

• Protected by the Law: Laws protect

dropping off or picking up passengers, regardless of the direction of approach children congregating near bus stops.

• Look for children who might dart into the street without checking for traffic.

• Know and obey the traffic laws

alternately flashing red lights. Do not

taken off your record; it’s going to stay on

pass the school bus until the school bus

there. With someone not paying attention

has resumed motion, you are signaled by

or running a school bus, can you live

the driver to proceed, or the red lights

with the idea of running over a child for

are no longer flashing. It isn’t necessary

the rest of your life – even if you don’t

to stop when passing a school bus on a

Here are several safety measures drivers

intentionally mean to do that?

can take to help keep children safer:

different road or when on a controlled-

According to the National Highway

access highway where the bus is stopped

Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),

in a loading zone and pedestrians aren’t

students are about 70 times more likely

permitted to cross.

to get to school safely when taking a bus

If a road is divided only by a left-turning lane, drivers on both sides of the roadway must stop for school buses with alternating red flashing lights activated.

However, if an intervening space or physical barrier separates the lanes, only motorists traveling in the same

instead of traveling by car. That’s because school buses are the most regulated vehicles on the road; they’re designed to be safer than passenger vehicles in preventing crashes and injuries. In every state, stop-arm laws protect children from

regarding school buses in Texas.

• (As a reminder, school buses, by law, must stop at all railroad crossings).

• When driving in school zones, watch out for student pedestrians.

• Slow down and watch for children congregating near bus stops.

• Look for children who might dart into the street without checking for traffic.

• Know and obey the traffic laws regarding school buses in Texas.

According to the Texas Education

other motorists.

Agency, more than 42,000 school buses

• Different by Design: School buses are

transport approximately 1.5 million Texas

designed so that they’re highly visible and include safety features such as flashing red lights, cross-view mirrors, and stop-sign arms. They also include protective seating, high crush standards, and rollover protection features.

children every school day.

“Motorists should always be alert and practice safe driving habits when traveling near school buses or anywhere school children gather, including bus stops,” said DPS Director Steven McCraw. “Texas parents can rest assured that DPS will not tolerate those who recklessly endanger children by ignoring the law.”

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We would like to Thank all of our Eagle Partners for supporting our students in Argyle ISD!

District Partners Mathnasium of Denton & DFW Music Academy of Argyle

All students enrolled in the spring will receive a free summer camp! Details coming soon about our summer Musical Theatre and Instrumental Camps!

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AHS

Theatre WORKING ON THREE

Spring PRODUCTIONS

T

he AHS Theatre Department is

Gracie Johnson, Zack LaCrosse, Milan

Jenna Schnabel, Brooke Adamson, Ethan

hard at work on its three spring

McKenna, Colby Raasch, Avery Winter,

Wilson, Rachel Jolley, Gracen Sieben, and

productions. This season, they will present

Bella Zindel, Jackson Barnes, Alex Govea,

Savannah Murphy.

Blue Stockings for the UIL One Act Play

Peyton Deffenbaugh, Grady Henexson,

contest. This story by Jessica Swale is

Damian Hirschhorn, Caden Reeves,

based on true events at Girton College,

Mikayla Simmons, Izzy Wolfe, Carlin Clark,

The annual Murder Mystery dinner will be entitled Cafe Murder. Cast members are:

Kadyn Kozminski, and Will Ramsey.

Gracie Hurst, Roxie Cepeda Barco, Aidan

Cambridge in 1896 where the “blue stockings” are determined to win the right to graduate and find the strength to change the future of education.

District contest is March 2nd at AHS.

Monticino, Jake Wetteland, Madelyn

April will be busy with two other plays:

Shanks, Izzy Wolfe, Georgia Penn, and

a class production entitled 39 Steps,

Talia McLaughlin. Tickets for the Murder

which is a parody of the Alfred Hitchcock

Mystery will be on sale on Mrs. Toomer’s

The One Act Play Company Includes:

film. The 39 Steps will be performed

webpage. The performance, which

on April 5th at 7 pm in the Black Box.

includes an Italian dinner during the

Raleigh Turner, Gracie Arthur, Berret

Seating is limited and admission is $5

performance, will be April 6th at 7 pm in

Buvinghausen, Kate Repp, Blake Ramsey,

at the door. Cast members are: Colby

the AHS Auditorium.

Javy Govea, Hannah Rettig, Ty Smith,

Raasch, Carlin Clark, Kadyn Kozminksi,

Information and photos provided by: Mrs. Melissa Toomer

Have Photos/Events You Would Like to Promote?

If you have suggestions for student/teacher spotlights, local events or special news to share send you suggestions to artwork@argyleinsights.com by April 19th, 2019!

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS

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Supporting teachers and students in Argyle ISD

T H E A R GY L E

EDUCATION FOUNDATION A

EF is proud to have donated over $1.4 Million to AISD! This year, their gift of $189,000 provided STEM programs at each campus. AEF provided

funding for STEM teachers at AIS and AMS, a computer programming teacher at AHS, as well as a $5,000 STEM grant of Hilltop. AEF also provided each campus with an additional $4,750 in grants to enrich the learning of students and provide scholarships for graduating seniors!

AEF supports the Lisa M.Z. Endowment Award for teaching excellence.

Pictured to the left is the AISD Golden Eagle Teacher of the Year for 2017 2018, Mrs. Kimberly Mack, along with AEF Executive Assistant to the Board, Mrs. Amy Williams.

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HIGH SCHOOL

SPORTS Schedules

BASEBALL Varsity

Junior Varsity

DATE OPPONENT

TIME

DATE OPPONENT

TIME

FEB 21-23

TBA

FEB 21-23

TBA

FEB 28-MAR 2 @ Collin County Tourney

TBA

FEB 28-MAR 2 @ Byron Nelson Tourney

TBA

MAR 7-9

@ Highland Park Tourney

TBA

MAR 7-9

@ Keller Tourney

TBA

MAR 14

vs Iowa Park

5:00

MAR 19

@ Richland

4:00

MAR 16

@ Cleburne

1:00

MAR 22

vs Dallas Hillcrest

6:00

MAR 19

@ Richland

7:00

MAR 26

vs TLCA

5:00

MAR 23

vs Crandall

12:00

MAR 29

vs Decatur

5:00

MAR 29

vs Decatur

7:30

APR 2

vs Bridgeport

5:00

APR 2

vs Bridgeport

7:30

APR 5

@ Springtown

5:00

APR 5

@ Springtown

7:30

APR 6

vs Midlothian Heritage

2:00

APR 6

vs Midlothian Heritage

12:00

APR 9

vs Krum

5:00

APR 9

vs Krum

7:30

APR 12

@ Dallas Hillcrest

5:00

APR 12

Brownwood @ Weatherford

6:00

APR 13

vs Joshua

12:00

APR 13

vs Joshua

2:00

APR 16

@ Decatur

5:00

APR 16

@ Decatur

7:30

APR 19

@ Bridgeport

5:00

APR 19

@ Bridgeport

7:30

APR 20

vs S Grand Prairie

11:00

APR 20

vs S Grand Prairie

2:00

APR 23

vs Springtown

5:00

APR 23

vs Springtown

7:30

APR 26

@ Krum

5:00

APR 26

@ Krum

7:30

@ Border Olympics Laredo

@ Midlothian Heritage Tourney

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SOFTBALL Varsity

Junior Varsity

DATE OPPONENT

TIME

DATE OPPONENT

TIME

FEB 19

vs Lovejoy

7:00

FEB 19

vs Lovejoy

5:00

FEB 21-23

Brewer @ White Settlement

TBA

FEB 26

vs Brewer

5:00

FEB 26

vs Brewer

6:30

MAR 5

@ Sanger

5:00

FEB 28-MAR 1 @ McKinney Tourney

TBA

MAR 12

@ Azle

4:00

MAR 5

@ Sanger

6:30

MAR 19

vs Springtown

7:00

MAR 7-9

@ San Marcus Tourney

TBA

MAR 22

@ Krum

7:00

MAR 12

@ Azle

6:00

MAR 25

@ Lindsay

6:00

MAR 14

vs Bishop Lunch

2:00

MAR 29

vs Decatur (AYSA Night) 7:00

MAR 19

vs Springtown

5:30

APR 2

@ Bridgeport

7:00

MAR 22

@ Krum

5:30

APR 5

@ Springtown

7:00

MAR 29

vs Decatur (AYSA Night) 5:30

APR 9

vs Krum (Teacher Appreciation) 7:00

APR 2

@ Bridgeport

5:30

APR 16

@ Decatur

APR 5

@ Springtown

5:30

APR 19

vs Bridgeport (Senior Night) 7:00

APR 9

vs Krum (Teacher Appreciation) 5:30

APR 12

@ Trinity

TBA

APR 16

@ Decatur

5:30

APR 19

vs Bridgeport (Senior Night) 5:30

7:00

SOCCER DATE OPPONENT

TIME

FEB 19

@ Springtown

7:30

FEB 22

vs Decatur

7:30

FEB 26

@ Bridgeport

7:30

MAR 1

vs Springtown

5:30

MAR 7

vs Decatur

5:30

MAR 19

vs Bridgeport

5:30

MAR 22

@ Springtown

5:30

MAR 28-30

Bi-District

APR 1-2

Area

APR 4-6

Regional Quarterfinals

APR 12-13

Regional Tournament (Northwest ISD Stadium)

APR 17-20

State Tournament (Georgetown Athletic Complex)

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Sophomore Reece McCue Represented U.S.A. on

National Football Team S

ophomore Reece McCue (linebacker) had the opportunity to represent the U.S.A. on the U17 select national football

team. This opportunity is a journey that began last April with attending one of more than 30 regional two-day camps around the country. Based off of that performance, he was invited to one of two camps in the country spending three days at UT-Arlington. In November, invitations were emailed out to join the national team and represent the U.S.A. This experience culminated on Friday, January 11th when Reece played against Team Ontario at AT&T Stadium at the International Bowl X. Final score: Team USA 61, Team Ontario 7.

SHOOT FOR THE STARS

T

he Annual Shoot for the Stars 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament and

kind-hearted boy who was active in his church youth group.. Everything changed

Community Concert Event is going to be

on January 17 2012 when, less than 12

held April 26th and 27th. This event is

hours after he had been playing with

held annually in honor of Alex Betzhold.

his friends, he passed away in his sleep

Alex was a 7th grader at Argyle Middle

from an undiagnosed heart condition

School who played football, basketball, and

which caused him to suffer sudden

baseball, and planned to run track for AMS

cardiac arrest (SCA) in the middle of the

in early 2012. He also played in the band

night. The Argyle community stepped

and competed in UIL math competitions.

in and the Shoot for the Stars Event was

He was an extremely bright, talented, and

created. On April 27th, The Living For

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Zachary organization will provide free heart screenings by Baylor Heart Hospital, and the special evening event will feature some amazing bands, a silent auction, vendors, and some great food. We will have more details to come.

We are looking for sponsors for this event. If you are interested, please email parrington@argyleisd.com.

Information and photos provided by:

www.shoot4stars.org

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AIS & AMS

ROBOTICS

COMPETE

R

obotics has been a popular program at the intermediate school for the past

three years. Capacity was maxed out this year with 30 kids meeting eight times after school to build team robots. They had eight teams this year of 3-4 students.

The goal of the program was not just to build robots but learn to work as a team.

Jim Murphy the AIS parent sponsor and volunteer, who has industry experience in designing new products as part of a team, believes that the sooner students can be exposed to real-world situations the faster they will adapt and be successful in their after-school endeavors. Murphy stated, “It’s not just about learning a new skill, it’s working as a team to overcome internal team struggles and challenges they encounter along the way.”

The teams competed internally on January 16th in three events: Ring Master, Hub Stack, and Obstacle Course. This was held in the intermediate school cafeteria where we had a good turnout of parents that came to support the students.

This meet gave them practice for the competition with the middle school on January 23rd.

Working with Mr. Pelt, Middle School Robotics coach, and Principal Gibson, they were able to utilize one of the gyms for the AMS & AIS Competition.

This competition gave the entire AIS Robotics Team, a chance to test their robots and their driving skills against the upperclassmen. There were a few takeaways stressed with the students: learn from seeing how someone else approaches a problem (especially if they

have different ideas), try your hardest

at whatever you do, and have fun. The AMS teams had an interesting strategy in that they designed and built their bots specifically for each event (robot stayed at the event and teams rotated). At the end of the day, the AMS did pull out an overall win, but an AIS team did take first in the Ring Master.

It has been a great experience for the students, and with the large sign-up numbers, we have been able to keep the competitions local. Opportunities to expand the program are in the works, as we are adding additional offerings throughout the year – including summer programs. If you are interested in learning more about what we are doing, check out: www.argylerobotics.org.

Information and photos provided by: Mr. Jim Murphy, Mrs. Lisa Schellar and Mr. Ryan Nelson

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CHEERING ON OUR

EAGLES

O

n Saturday, January 26, the AMS Cheerleaders competed at the NCA Senior and Junior High Game Day Competition. They began preparing for the competition in October and competed against 13 middle school teams. They won 8th place in Game Day Cheer, 6th place in Band Chant, and 6th place in Fight Song. They have worked extremely hard to get here and are ending the cheer season on a high note. We are so proud of their hard work and dedication. Go Eagles!

The AMS Cheerleaders are coached by: Mrs. Tiffany Halk and Mrs. Stephanie McLeod Photos and information provided by: AMS Cheer

T

he Argyle High School Cheerleaders also competed in the UIL State Cheerleading Competition on January 18th. The team placed 4th out of 84 teams and placed 1st for Best Cheer. The AHS Cheerleaders work hard supporting all organizations at AHS. We appreciate all of their time and effort, and we want to congratulate them on the great job they did at their competition. The AHS Cheerleaders are coached by Mrs. Laura Truebenbach and Mrs. Erin Lemish.

Photo by: AHS Junior Andrew Fritz

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MIDDLE

SCHOOL

BASKETBALL TEAM HOLDS

TOURNAMENT T

he Argyle Middle School Girls Basketball Team held a tournament on January 12th. The tournament was a huge success! The team would like to thank the following local vendors for the fabulous food donations.

Chick-fil-A – Roanoke Giovanni's Pizza & Pasta – Argyle Jason's Deli – Roanoke Syracuse Sausage Company – Ponder, TX

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