Monday, January 18* Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday - all schools and offices closed * Stingarette Booster Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Lecture Hall
Tuesday, January 19
* TCHS Green Sting Club Meeting, 3:15 p.m. Room C213
* JROTC Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Lecture Hall
* Annexation Community Meeting, 6:30 p.m. at Blocker Auditorium Wednesday, January 20* TCHS Redefining Beautiful Meeting, 4:30 p.m. Lecture Hall
Thursday, January 21* TCHS Heritage Club Meeting, 7:00 a.m. Room B102
* Spirit Night at Gringo's to benefit TCHS HOSA, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Bring flyer) * TCHS Forensic Meeting, 3 p.m. Room C212 * TCHS Speech & Debate Meeting, 3 p.m. Room D126 * Shrek the Musical, TCHS at 7 p.m.; $7/$10 Friday, January 22* Shrek the Musical , TCHS at 7 p.m.; $7/$10Saturday, January 23* SAT Testing at TCHS, 7 a.m. * Texas City Mardi Gras Parade, 12 p.m. * Shrek the Musical , TCHS at 7 p.m.; $7/$10Monday, January 25* TCHS Student Council Meeting, 5:30 p.m. Room J110 * TCHS Senior Steering Meeting, 6 p.m. Room J110 Tuesday, January 26* TCHS English Benchmarks for 9th & 10th grade * ASVAB Testing for TCHS students, 7:30 a.m. Gym & Lecture Hall * TCHS College Day to Lamar University and San Jacinto College * TCHS Sting Read Club Meeting, 3 p.m. Library * TCHS Cheer Booster Meeting, 5:30 p.m. Lecture Hall Wednesday, January 27* TCHS Interact Meeting, 7:05 a.m. Lecture Hall Thursday, January 28* College Financial Aid Meeting, 6 p.m. TCHS Cafeteria
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FAQs on LMISD annexation
 If you have questions about the annexation and how it will impact your family, feel free to email TCISD. Feel free to review this list of frequently asked questions ( FAQs) to see if we have already addressed your concern. For staffing purposes, TCISD needs to know how many students will be enrolled in La Marque schools next year. Here's information on Pre-Registration.
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Good luck Varsity Cheer
 Good luck to the TCHS Varsity Cheer Team as the compete in the 1st UIL Spirit State Championship in Arlington this weekend!
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Gringo's Spirit Night 1/26
 TCHS Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) will have a fundraiser on January 26 at Gringo's in Texas City from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. A percentage of your bill will be donated to HOSA for competition fees and scholarships.
You can dine in or take out at any time from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. that day. You must present a flyer for HOSA to receive credit.
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Youthfest & Duck Derby sponsorships available
 We have been notified by TEA Commissioner The TCISD Foundation for the Future is preparing for Duck Season again in Texas City. The Foundation is celebrating our students for the 9th year at the Texas City ISD Youthfest & Duck Derby on April 9th. The Foundation is signing up event sponsors now through January 18. The sponsorship form has more details. If you don't want to sponsor the event but would be interested in sponsoring prizes, please get more details on the prize form. |
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TCHS Scholarship Bulletin
Seniors should be looking into scholarships now if they are planning on going to college next fall. Here is a comprehensive Scholarship Bulletin that are either available at TCHS in Room B110 (Ms. Rawls) or online. Students should read through each summary to determine eligibility. If you have any questions, email Ms. Rawls or call her at 409-916-0843.
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Plumber apprenticeship
The Houston Area Plumbing Joint Apprenticeship Committee will be accepting applications for possible Plumber Apprentice and Service and Repair Plumber Apprentice Classes, each Wednesday, starting February 10, 2016 through June 15, 2016. Applications will be available at the Training Center, 454 Link Road, Houston, Texas at 12:30 P.M. or at 2:30 P.M.
Basic qualifications for acceptance into the Program are that applicants be at least 18 years of age, and a high school graduate, or have a Certificate of Equivalency (G.E.D.).
When filing an application, the applicant must supply the Committee with a copy of birth certificate, high school transcript and diploma, or if applicable, G.E.D. Test Scores and Certificate. Applicants who have been in the Armed Forces must furnish a copy of Service Separation Papers, FORM DD 214.
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Tech Scholar Program
Texas Tech University Clark Scholar Program is an intensive seven week summer research program for highly qualified high school juniors and seniors.
- The Program at Texas Tech University helps the Scholars to have a hands-on practical research experience with outstanding and experienced faculty.
- The Scholars will receive a $750 tax-free stipend and room and board.
- The Program includes fun activities, weekly seminars and field trips.
- This Program provides opportunities for research in all academic areas in the university.
- International Students are eligible/welcome to apply.
- You must be 17 years of age by the program start date.
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The Spring Semester is underway! Let's make it the best spring yet!
All schools and offices are closed Monday, January 18th in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.
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Annexation community meetings set
Texas City ISD has set two more community meetings regarding the annexation of LMISD to TCISD. Two dates and locations are being provided to give the community more options. The first meeting will be on January 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the Blocker Middle School Auditorium, located at 1800 Ninth Avenue North in Texas City. The other option is to attend the same meeting on February 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the La Marque High School Commons, located at 397 Duroux in La Marque. For more information on the community meetings, call 409-916-0114.
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Thank you, TCISD School Board Members
 January is the time to officially celebrate School Board Recognition Month. This article is dedicated to the seven people that unselfishly serve on one of the most important executive committees in our community. We are grateful to President Manuel Guajardo, Jr., Vice President Dickey Campbell, Melba Anderson, Hal Biery, Dickey Campbell, Davis Moss, Tom Prouty and Bryan Thompson for donating their time to make sure Texas City ISD is at its best. The School Board is vital because it governs the policies and procedures for schools set by federal and state guidelines. Although the regular school timeline for teachers and students is late August through June, the administration and school board have to work throughout the year to ensure all goals and objectives are met. Again, we celebrate the self-sacrifice and donation of time from these individuals.
Throughout the year, certain agenda items have to be met. Generally speaking, in education, summertime is usually thought of as vacation time. However, for the school board and administration, summertime is the busiest of the year. During the summer months, a small example of some of the items for discussion are district policy changes, district long-range planning, review of proposed budget, budget calendar approval, budget development, review of preliminary state testing results, review of student and staff handbooks, review/approve the code of conduct and approve salary schedules. Summertime also includes the resignations of some and the hiring of others. When you see a school board member, please thank them for their never-ending community service.
School board members not only have to meet and discuss these issues, but also field questions and concerns from local citizens, parents, teachers and students about policies and procedures of the district. As always, the school board and superintendent maintain an open communication base to keep one another appraised of school business and day to day operations.
It is not an easy job, as you can see from just a few examples listed above, to take so much time without pay, but these individuals do it for the sole reason of giving our Texas City students the best education possible. Please join me in saying a heartfelt, "THANK YOU" to Board President Manuel Guajardo, Jr., representing District 2; ; Board Vice President Dickey Campbell, representing District 5; Board member Melba Anderson, representing District 1; Board member Tom Prouty, representing District 3; Board Member Tom Prouty, representing District 4; Board Member Hal Biery, representing District 6; Board Member David Moss, representing At-Large.
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3 students earn All-State Band & Choir
It was a great weekend for Texas City ISD Fine Arts because Riley Harper, Tenor 2, earned membership in the prestigious Texas All State Mixed Choir, Sofia Faus, Soprano 1, earned membership in the prestigious Texas All State Women's Choir and Thomas Armstrong, E flat clarinet, received 2nd chair in the prestigious 5A All State Band!
These students will join hundreds of other Texas high school students in San Antonio February 10th-13th to rehearse with the All State Bands, Orchestras, and Choirs to perform at the annual TMEA Convention. Both band and choir students begin the audition process by learning and performing their music as early as July of each year. "Their journey took them through three previous auditions and the process of learning seven advanced college level works for choirs," said TCHS Choir Director Kathy Skinner.
"A specialty instrument like the E flat Clarinet has to go into an additional round against 6 other students across the State of Texas through a recording process. Out of those 7 students, only 3 are chosen to be a part of the All State Band," said TCISD Band Director Matthew Raines.
Five choir students and three band students made their All Region audition to get to compete at the All State level. There were 24 choir students and 21 band students that qualified at Pre-Area. Theri names can be found in previous editions of the Stingaree-News. Congratulations to all of these students and their directors.
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Pre-registration for current LM students
In order to plan for the 2016-17 school year, Texas City ISD will be conducting a Pre-Registration for students who currently live in La Marque ISD boundaries. We will need preliminary information on all students living in LMISD who are either currently enrolled or who are not but plan to enroll for the 2016-17 school year. The downloaded pre-registration information can be submitted several ways:
2. Drop-box: Complete the form and drop in box at any current LMISD campus or at Simpson Education Support Center located at 1700 9th Ave. N. in Texas City. 3. Mail: Complete the form and mail to:1700 9th Ave. N. Texas City, TX 77590; Attn: LM Pre-registration 4. In-person: TCISD Administrators will be available from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at La Marque High School on Thursdays, Feb. 4, Feb. 11, Feb. 18 and Feb. 25 to answer questions and receive the pre-registration cards.
Additional blank forms are available at each LMISD campus. Thank you for your help in preparing for a successful school year for our students in 2016-17!
Formal registration will take place this summer, so parents do not need to provide the typical registration documentation at this time. Parents only need to indicate where they live and if they will be enrolling in public schools currently in LMISD attendance zones.
TCISD will be conducting a Pre-Registration for students who currently live in LMISD boundaries from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the LMHS Commons prior to the community meeting on February 4. Pre-registration sessions will also be held on February 11, 18 and 25 at the same time and location. Formal registration will take place this summer, so parents do not need to provide the typical registration documentation at this time. Parents only need to indicate where they live and if they will be enrolling in public schools currently in LMISD attendance zones.
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Shrek the Musical debuts next week Texas City High School is presenting "Shrek the Musical" January 21, 22 and 23 and February 4, 5 and 6 at 7 p.m. in the TCHS auditorium, located at 1431 Ninth Avenue North. Tickets are $7 in advance or with a reservation or $10 at the door. For reservations, email Mrs. Davis. This play, like the Dreamworks movie, is suitable for all audiences. It features a huge cast of 47, including all state choir members Riley Harper as Shrek and Sofia Faus as Princess Fiona. They gave the Rotary Club of Texas City a sneak peek this week at the musical.
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Collegiate informational meeting Feb. 8
Any Texas City High School sophomore or junior interested in applying for Collegiate High School (CHS) at College of the Mainland must attend the mandatory Parent Informational Meeting with a parent on Monday, February 8 at 6 p.m. in the TCHS Cafeteria. Information about CHS along with the application process will be presented.
CHS helps students earn an associate degree while simultaneously completing their high school diploma. Students save time and money on higher education, and COM waives 40 percent of tuition and fees for CHS students.
For more information about this program, visit the Collegiate website.
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Melissa Tortorici
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