PTA NEWS BLAST
November 30, 2015
Final Exam Schedule
Final exams will be given the week of December 14-18 and the schedule can be viewed here. 
Adopt a Panther is a volunteer based Christmas initiative similar to Angel Tree. The program provides gifts for families who are in need during the holiday season. It also allows us to identify families at risk to further assist them throughout the year. Last year with the help of our volunteers Paschal Harvest Project provided gifts for 36 families, a total of 127 children and teens right in our pyramid. As the holiday season quickly approaches we are starting to recruit for volunteers to adopt families this year. With your help we can bring hope to families this holiday season! If you wish to volunteer or would like more information please email Maria Manks at maria.manks@fwisd.org for more details. 
Advanced Academics



Dual Credit
Attention 10th and 11th graders! It is time to start thinking about Dual Credit classes for 2016-2017. Informational packets will be available the week of December 7th. They will be available in room 231 or the main office. We will make an announcement at school to remind the student.  The completed packet will be due on Friday, March 11th. This is a firm deadline. All testing (TSI) and documentation must be completed by March 11th. Everyone must take the TSI because we will not have test scores for exemptions back in time to meet this deadline.  The first thing to take care of is applying to TCC by clicking here.  Please hold questions until you receive the packet and read all the instructions. If you still have questions, please email Ms. Gann at Elizabeth.gann@fwisd.org. 


Lockheed Martin Sweatshirt Ceremony:
Juniors who are receiving an academic sweatshirt, you will be receiving an invitation from FWISD.  Here are the event details:
  • December 17, 2015
  • Fort Worth Convention Center
  • 1201 Houston St.
  • 6:00 reception; Upper Lobby
  • 7:00 ceremony; Ballroom

Congratulations Wrestling Team!

2015 Arlington Invite 

Varsity
Anna Delony Placed 2nd
Rosalio Castro Placed 2nd

Junior Varsity
Albert Martinez placed 1st
Abigail Padilla Placed 3rd
Alejandra Pichardo Placed 4th
Susana Rivera Placed 3rd
Jessica Plascencia Placed 4th

 

Congratulations to Jeff Tullis for being selected for TMEA All-State on String Bass!
 
The PHS Orchestra Boosters are in search of sponsors.  Sponsorships start at just $50.  All sponsors will be listed in our concert programs and on a banner displayed at performances and events. Contact Hillary Vessey  hillaryvessey@gmail.com  for more information or to sign up.

Winter Concert is December 14th at 7:00 pm in the PHS Auditorium.  Date has changed due to FWISD Calendar decisions.  Performances by five PHS orchestras including the Symphony Orchestra with Mrs. Claus as our guest conductor!
 
Make Plans to attend the Winter Coffeehouse December 11th 6-8pm in the PHS Cafeteria. This is a come and go event.  Come enjoy the sounds of the season.  Admission is $5 and includes a dessert and hot beverage.
  
IMPORTANT DATES
 (for athletic and other events not listed, click here)
  
December 1-10:
Toy Drive

December 3:
Squire Shop shopping day

December 4:

December 8
7pm Choir Concert

December 10
7pm Band Winter Concert

December 11
6pm Orchestra Winter Coffehouse
Pantherette
Click here to view the 3rd edition of the Pantherette.


Squire Shop shopping day benefiting senior celebration
December 3rd 10am to 7pm. Mention Paschal and 20% your total will be donated!
Please get some Holiday shopping done and help out Senior celebration all at once. Great men's clothing and even have some Patagonia for women.
The 2015 Paschal toy drive starts December 1 and lasts through December 10.
Please help the Marines help children in need through their Toys for Tots program
by bringing new and unwrapped toys to JROTC, period 2 classes, participating club sponsors, or room 203.
The drive is sponsored by JROTC and National Honor Society.
Thanks for your help!
Parents, grandparents, educators, students, neighbors and community leaders are all essential members of the Paschal family. Together, through PTA, we provide support for our school, and also a powerful and effective voice for all children in our community. Thank you to all of our current 2015-16 members! 

Not on the list? Join the PTA by clicking here.
REFLECTIONS
ART CONTEST 
 
Pick up entry forms from Mr. Crane
Entries are due Dec. 9th
Judging takes place Dec. 9th
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
Juniors - the invitation list for National Honor Society has been posted around the building.  Please pick up the invitation packet in room 203 as soon as possible.  Signed commitments and $6.00 dues are due at the same time by Friday, December 11 (sooner would be better).  

Seniors who received invitations - the dues and commitments are turned in together by Friday, December 11 in room 203 - sooner would be better.

Questions?  Check with Ken Wright, NHS chapter adviser