Lewisville Independent School District | Wednesday, March 26, 2014
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Reminder - Student Early Release: March 28
Classes Resume at Normal Times Monday, March 31
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MHS Well Represented
in National Merit Scholarship Program
Students Credit Achievement to Opportunities in Lewisville ISD
 Lewisville ISD (LISD) recently announced the district's 68 high school finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program® (NMSP). Marcus High School (MHS) students hold fourteen of those spots. With high Pre-SAT scores, these students advanced as semi-finalists of the program during their sophomore year of high school. To become finalists, students submitted a detailed scholarship application that provided academic record information, participation in school and community activities, demonstration of leadership abilities and honors and awards they've received. Semifinalists have to have outstanding academic records, be endorsed by a high school official, write an essay and earn SAT scores that confirm their previous Pre-SAT score. Thirteen of the MHS finalists attended an LISD elementary and middle school before succeeding at MHS.
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Highland Village Elementary Gets Digital
Parents Gain Knowledge with Book Study, Showcases
 How does a generation that lacked technology help prepare a group of students with the world at their fingertips? Parents at Highland Village Elementary (HVE) are learning how to do just that by participating in a book study and engaging one another on Understanding the Digital Generation's topics. They've read about issues like new skills in a digital world, relevant classroom technology, the importance of student collaboration and technological balance.
In the book, authors Ian Jukes, Ted McCain, Lee Crockett and Mark Prensky write, "Because [our children] have grown up in a digital environment, new research is inferring that the brains of the digital generation have and continue to change physically and chemically - our children and our students are actually neurologically wired differently than our generation."
During the study, participants were able to chat online as they read through the book. In addition to online dialogues, parents had face-to-face discussions after every four chapters. Teachers and students joined in the book study meetings to showcase how they are using technology to make their classrooms more conducive to learning.
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Downing Middle School Programs Golfing Robots
Students Enhance Technology Studies with Competition
 The Gaming and Robotics students in sixth- through eighth-grade at Downing Middle School (Downing) have been rigorously working to create golfing robots for a recent competitive classroom tournament.
Under the direction of teachers Jeff Skelton and Craig Jurca, students first had to learn necessary programming skills for the Lego Mindstorms NXT Common Palette, a programmable robotics kit and software. Once the students had a grasp of the concepts, the Robotic Golf Challenge could begin. They spent time planning, designing, building and programming their robots.
With all the preparation and knowledge-application, students experienced the regiment that many engineers must go through while designing. Testing and retesting their robots helped the students rework their software and perfect their programmed golfing skills.
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LISD "Insights"
Superintendent Dr. Stephen F. Waddell Sits Down with Students
Catch a brand new episode of "Insights" with Lewisville ISD Superintendent, Dr. Stephen F. Waddell. During the show, Dr. Waddell interviews elementary students Hayden Heard of Hicks and Dawson Byrd of Southridge about topics such as what is their favorite part of school and what they have found challenging so far this year. | |
"Insights" - March Edition (1)
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Marcus High School 9th Grade Campus Construction Updates and Pictures - Slated to Open its Doors Fall 2014
 According to LISD's Department of New Construction, the MHS 9th Grade campus project continues on schedule.
Academic area walls have begun framing and duct work in the administration area is being completed. Electrical and plumbing work has begun throughout the project. In the arena, concrete bleachers and windows are currently being installed.
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Go Marauders! Teacher, Student Highlights
"The Marquee" MHS Online Publication
Highland Village Elementary's Simonton Covers New Book
Highland Village Elementary student, Lily Simonton and her service dog, Charlie, were chosen to be on the cover of a new, informative book called Lifesaving Labradors. The book, edited by Ben McClelland, tells stories of labradors and their Type I Diabetic owners. The book includes Simonton and her family's experiences with diabetes. They were present for a book signing on March 22. Great job, Lily.
MHS Future Teachers Honored
The Future Educators Association (FEA) has inducted the following MHS students into the FEA National Honor Society: Hunter McCall, Shelby Scott, Sarah Shade, Sara Honeycutt, Sandra Reyes, Rebecca Miles, Megan Grey, McKenzie Houston, Marina Barrus, Macy Bain, Login Russell, Leanne Halliburton, Kelsey Phoenix, Keeley Cai, Kaycie Fletcher, Katelyn Wilcox, Jordan Rawls, Jessica Thompson, Emily Manning, Christina Wallmann, Casey Reed, Brooke Wright, Amy Meek and Brigette Kozash. Way to go, Marauders!
McAuliffe Elementary Hosts Annual Chili Cook-off 
On Feb. 20, McAuliffe Elementary hosted its annual Chili Cook-off. Twenty-three chili booths competed in the cook-off, including booths from community businesses, McAuliffe grade-levels, MHS athletics and Briarhill Middle School. Winners included Best Tasting: 3rd Grade, Lee Grantham and James Gowins; Best Theme: "Frozen" 2nd Grade and Sochi Chili by Mark Algae; Highlander Award: 1st Grade; McAuliffe Chili Spirit Award: Cadence Cycling; Outstanding Chili: McAuliffe PTA and Highland Village Lion's Club; Best Theme Cupcakes: Troy Wilten; and Best Tasting Cupcakes: Erin and Sean Baldenegro. The cook-off raised $26,517. Way to go, Highlanders! See all the pictures from the cook-off on the McAuliffe Facebook page.
MHS Feeder Schools Compete at DI Regionals
Students from across Lewisville ISD competed in the Trinity Valley North Central Destination Imagination Regional Tournament on March 1. The following students from the MHS feeder pattern succeeded in their competitions - Improvisation "Pandemonium" Challenge: McAuliffe Elementary (3rd), Lamar Middle School (3rd); and Structural "Tension Builds" Challenge: Downing Middle School (3rd). The following students will advance to the Texas Destination Imagination Affiliate Tournament on April 11-12 - Science "Going to Extremes" Challenge: Timber Creek Elementary (1st); Improvisation "Pandemonium" Challenge: MHS (1st); Structural "Tension Builds" Challenge: MHS and Briarhill Middle School (1st); and Texas Xtreme Creativity: MHS (1st). Way to go, Marauders!
MHS FFA Qualifies Steer 
Future Farmers of America students from across Texas showed their animals at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on March 19. MHS' Matt Petre placed 4th in his class and qualified his steer for the sale. On March 22, his steer sold for $5,500. He plans on using the money for his first semester of school at Tarleton State University next fall, where he will be majoring in pre-veterinarian medicine. Great job, Matt!
Lamar Middle School, MHS Archery Aims for Nationals
The Lamar Middle School Archery team competed at the The National Archery in the Schools Program state event in Belton, Texas on March 6. Lamar won the state title and has now been the top team in the state for four years in a row. The Marcus High School team also competed and placed 3rd. MHS' Sam White placed 2nd in the individual competition, earning a $1,500 scholarship from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. Both Lamar and MHS will advance to the NASP national competition in Louisville, Ky. on May 9. Great job, Longhorns and Marauders!
MHS Earns Cheer Spots
Cheer tryouts for the 2014-2015 school year took place on March 6. The following students qualified for the Varsity Cheer Squad: Delaney Bacino, Paulina Bracker, Autumn Carpenter, Emmy Cole, Cassadie Corprew, Shelby DeVries, Gracie Dodge, Ashley Grissom, Kamryn Hicks, Korbin McCarthy, McKinsey Maddox, Tori Manriquez, Margaret Medellin, Aubri Mihay, Juliette Pujals, Danielle Ruemenapp, Allie Rupert, Hayley Smith, Cassidy Stevenson, and Brittany Whitman. The following students qualified for the Junior Varsity Cheer Squad: Mackenzie Ballard, Kelsey Blackshear, Havin Bradley, Brittney Brock, Kennedy Buchanan, Riley Carr, Abbey Clouse, Rachel Confer, Sydney Gardenhire, Kaleigh McCarthy, Tara Novais, Tori Page, Kassidy Parker, Katie Reeder, Payton Veach and Cooper Winiger. The following students qualified for the Freshman Cheer Squad: Morgan Anthe, Brooke Bourland, Jill Campopiano, Kailey Corprew, Alexus Covington, Brittney Elders, Kylie Erwin, Alana Essex, Maddie Guillaume, Jenna Haney, Savannah Pearson, Gia Rutherford, Caylee Sanders, Kenzie Spoo, Trinity Steven and Serena Wakeford. Congratulations, Marauders!
MHS Wind Symphony Honored with National Award 
The Marcus High School Wind Symphony has been awarded the Sudler Flag Award from the John Philip Sousa Foundation, a non-profit foundation dedicated to the promotion of international understanding through the medium of band music. This prestigious award is given for excellence in concert band performance, which honors live performances put forth by the Marcus Wind Symphony over the past five years. Only one band in the country was selected for this accolade in 2014 after nominations were submitted nationwide by collegiate band directors. The Wind Symphony will be honored by the foundation on May 22. Congratulations on this great accomplishment, Marauders!
MHS' Wins Journalism Award
"The Marquee," MHS' online publication created and produced by students, was awarded the highest award in high school journalism, the Gold Crown, from Columbia Scholastic Press Association. Only eleven schools in the nation received this honor. Way to go, Marauders!
Lamar Middle School's Nagineni Wins Regional Bee 
Students from across North Texas competed in The Dallas Morning News Regional Spelling Bee on March 22. Lamar Middle School eight-grader Lokesh Nagineni outlasted 23 other competitors and won the championship with the word mastoiditis. He has been the runner-up for the past three years. Great job, Lokesh!
MHS Competes in One-Act Play
The MHS theatre department competed in the district University Interscholastic League One-Act Play competition at Hebron High School on March 22. Marcus performed "The Elephant Man" and placed third, naming them the alternate for the area competition. The following students received individual awards at the competition - Mitchell McMullin: Best Actor; Nic Delgado: All-Star Cast; Siete White: Honorable Mention; and Tyler Gammon: Technical Theatre Award. Way to go, Marauders!
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Marauder Varsity Athletic Scoreboard
Scores from Marcus High School Varsity Sporting Events
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| DATE | OPPONENT | SCORE | | Baseball | 3/6-8 | Byron Nelson Tournament: Prosper High School | W: 5-2 | | Baseball | 3/6-8 | Byron Nelson Tournament: The Colony High School
| W: 7-1 | | Baseball | 3/6-8 | Byron Nelson Tournament: Plano West High School
| W: 13-2 | | Baseball | 3/6-8 | Byron Nelson Tournament: Plano Senior High School
| W: 4-1 | | Baseball | 3/6-8 | Byron Nelson Tournament: Hebron High School
| W: 10-0 | | Baseball | 3/18 | Coppell High School | L: 0-7 | | Baseball | 3/21 | Coppell High School | W: 1-0 | | Boys Soccer | 3/4 | Lewisville High School | W: 1-0 | | Boys Soccer | 3/7 | Coppell High School | T: 1-1 | | Boys Soccer | 3/18 | Flower Mound High School | T: 0-0 | | Boys Soccer | 3/21 | Hebron High School | T: 0-0 | | Girls Soccer | 3/4 | Lewisville High School | W: 2-0 | | Girls Soccer | 3/7 | Coppell High School | W: 2-0 | | Girls Soccer | 3/18 | Flower Mound High School | L: 0-3 | | Girls Soccer | 3/21 | Hebron High School | L: 0-2 | | Softball | 3/18 | Denton Ryan High School | W: 14-0 | | Softball | 3/21 | Lewisville High School | L: 0-10 | | Tennis | 3/7 | Ranger Round Up | Champions | | Tennis | 3/21 | Mike Nesbitt Memorial | Champions | | Track and Field | 3/6 | Goldsmith Relays | Girls: 1st Place
Boys: 2nd Place | | Track and Field | 3/22 | Jaguar Relays:
Flower Mound High School | Girls: 1st Place
Boys: 2nd Place |
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Events & Announcements What's Happening in Marauder Country?
Prekindergarten, Kindergarten Registration Open for 2014-15
Online registration for new students who will start prekindergarten (preK) or kindergarten in LISD next school year (2014-15) is now open at enroll.lisd.net. PreK is open for children who will be 3 or 4-years-old on or before Sept. 1, 2014. PreK is a free three-hour program offered at select LISD campuses for children who meet state eligibility criteria. Tuition options are available at some campuses for those who do not meet the criteria or prefer full-day preK. Kindergarten is for those who will be 5 on or before Sept. 1, 2014. Kindergarten is a free full-day program offered at all LISD elementary schools. For more details on both programs, visit the LISD Early Childhood webpage.
Greater Lewisville Special Education PTSA Workshops and Events - Through MayFor a complete list of Greater Lewisville Special Education PTSA's workshops and events through May 2014, click here.
Parent U: It's Time for Kindergarten - April 1 & 7
Lewisville ISD (LISD) will host informational meetings about kindergarten in "Parent U: It's Time for Kindergarten" on April 1 (9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. at Bolin Administrative Center) and April 7 (6:30 p.m. at Morningside Elementary). For more information, contact the LISD office of Early Childhood at 469.948.8217.
Marcus High School Parent Education Program - April 2
Marcus High School's (MHS) Parent Education Program is presenting a financial session on Wednesday, April 2 at 6 p.m. in the MHS library. There will be local financial experts available to discuss planning strategies for student's future college education. Sessions are open to all parents of MHS students and any feeder schools to MHS. Free child care will be available during the class.
6th Annual LEF Golf Classic - April 7
The 6th Annual Lewisville Education Foundation (LEF) Golf Classic will be Monday, April 7 at Stonebriar Country Club in Frisco, Texas. Individual players cost $200 and teams of four are $750. Registration includes box lunch, gift bag, green fees for 18 holes with cart, unlimited range balls and practice green, reception and dinner at the club. Find out more information by visiting LISDEF.com/golf.
Highland Village Elementary Viking Fun Run/5K and 1 Mile - April 12
The community is welcome to join Highland Village Elementary's third annual Viking Fun Run/5K and 1 Mile Saturday, April 12 at Highland Village Elementary (301 Brazos Blvd., Highland Village). Registration is open until Wednesday, April 9. Register online. More Information.
Spanish Immersion Program Information Meetings - Jan. 29 through April 17
Interested in giving your child the opportunity to become proficient in Spanish and English? Plan to attend a Parent Information Meeting to find out more about the LISD Spanish Immersion/Dual Language program. See the dates available by visiting the LISD website.
Flower Mound High School PTSA Career Night - April 24
The Flower Mound High School PTSA is hosting a Career Night on Thursday, April 24 from 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. in the FMHS Silver Gym. All high school and middle school students are invited to attend. Exhibitors will attend to talk with students about their careers. Contact Kris Vaughn if interested in having an exhibit table or with a suggested contact.
Heritage Elementary PTA Hawkfest - April 26 
The Heritage Elementary PTA is hosting a fundraiser night on Saturday, April 26 from 2 p.m.-6 p.m. There will be carnival games, bounce houses, fun activities and a rock-climbing wall. Wristbands for unlimited play are being sold at Heritage, now, for $15. On the day of the event, wristbands will be $17. Hawkfest will take place at the Briarhill Middle School gymnasiums(2100 Briarhill Blvd., Highland Village, Texas).
Medication Disposal Day - April 26
Lewisville ISD and community partners are sponsoring a medication disposal, open to the community, in the parking lots of Flower Mound High School, Lewisville High School, The Colony High School and Hebron Valley Elementary. To find out more information, visit LISD.net.
To see more family activities in the area, visit the MHS Community Activities page on LISD.net.
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Savannah Pyron
West Zone Communications Intern1800 Timber Creek Road Flower Mound, Texas 75028
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