This Week at Pearce - February 25 - March 1

DATE	EVENT/ACTIVITY
Mon Feb 25	Athletic Booster Club Mtg., Library
Tues Feb 26	PTA General Mtg., 6:30 pm, Library Open House, 7:00 pm Boys Soccer vs. Highland Park, JV 5:30 pm/Varsity 7:15 pm, at HP Boys Varsity Basketball Playoff vs. Whitehouse, 7:30pm, at Mabank HS
Wed Feb 27	Senior Regressive Dinner Mtg., 7:00 pm, Library
Thurs Feb 28	Orchestra Pre-UIL Concert, 7:30 pm, Auditorium Freshman Black and White Bash, 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm, Swan Court
Fri Feb 29	No School - Student Holiday/Staff Development Kaitlin Seidel Softball Tournament

2007-2008 RISD CALENDAR Click here

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2008 AP Exam Registration

Parents - Your AP students received registration forms this week in their AP classes. This is the information they received:

The 2008 AP exam registration will be held Monday February 25^th through Tuesday March 4^th outside the cafeteria during A, B, and C lunches. You may also register throughout the day in the Finance office. Each exam is $54.00. Payment is due at the time of registration. Please complete your registration form and attach your money (make checks payable to J. J. Pearce High School – including the driver’s license number of the person who signs the check) or the exact cash amount, in order to register. Also, you or your parents may register for AP exams during Open House on Tuesday February 26^th! Late registration will be held from March 5 – 7 in the Finance office. THERE WILL BE AN ADDITIONAL LATE CHARGE OF $20.00 PER STUDENT, PER TEST FOR LATE REGISTRATION.

J.J. Pearce Mock Trial, led by Mr. Sean Dowlatshahi heads to State!

Despite having only three returning members, after graduating 9 last year, Pearce mock trial team managed to reach the State competitions for the third time in the last 8 years. The competing group is made-up of one freshman, one sophomore, one junior, and seven seniors. There are three members, two freshmen and one sophomore, who helped the competing group prepare for their task. The competition was held over two Saturdays in February. On Feb. 2nd, Pearce won all three rounds against Caddo-Mills, McKinney Boyd, and Coppell, which allowed them to advance to the finals with seven other schools. On Feb. 9th, they competed against Coppell and Creekview, after which they finished third and advanced to State competitions being held on March, 6-8, at Crowley Courthouse in Downtown Dallas. GO Mock Trial Mustangs!

Back Row Left to right: Greg Moldovan (11), Morgan Thomas (10), Harry Liu (12), Haley Junek (10), Kara Fisher (12),

Rachel Fox (12), Eric Kawalsky (12), Brad Kent (12), Ian Campbell (12).

Front Row left to right: Jessica Junek (12), Sara Mohkamkar (9), Chandler Moore (9), Aaron Kawalsky (9), Coach Dowlatshahi.

Two of our attorney volunteers: Randy Moore and Deborah Junek

Good Night Sleep Tight Pajama & Book Drive

TAFE (the Texas Association for Future Educators, a club open to Elementary Teaching Internship students) will be collecting NEW pajamas and books for ages infant to 17 years old. TAFE's mission for our service project is to promote literacy and encourage a bedtime routine that involves reading. Kick-off will begin with a school-wide Read-It/Pajama Day on Friday, March 7, in which all students will read at the beginning of every class. The drive runs from March 7 to 28. Drop off boxes will be at the Kiosk, in the Band Hall, Room B106 and C205.

All collected items will benefit Dallas Casa, a program for abused and neglected children in protective care.

from "school times now" - school board adopts 2008-2009 academic calendar

After considering available options and evaluating input from students, parents and staff, the RISD Board of Trustees adopted the 2008-2009 academic calendar during Monday night's board meeting.

Highlights of the adopted calendar include strategically-placed professional development days, nearly an equal the number of days for the fall and spring semester (87 days in the fall & 89 days in the spring), and holidays at approximately the same time of year as the current calendar. Finals, and the end of the fall semester, will again occur after the winter break. The first day of classes will again be the fourth Monday in August (August 25, 2008), the earliest districts may now begin classes per the Texas legislature, and the driving force behind the difficult decisions faced in adopting this year’s calendar.

To view the complete 2008-09 calendar, please click here.

During their discussion, trustees recounted feedback received from parents and staff, including the issue of whether to keep first semester finals after winter break.

“We are sensitive to the concerns we have heard,” said trustee Carol Kent. “While we work hard to balance preferences with the realities of our situation, in the final analysis, we are charged with doing what is best for students, and we feel this academic calendar does that. The legislature has tied our hands and taken away our local control of this issue."

“This calendar is the best academic option for students, said RISD Superintendent Dr. David Simmons. “The equal number of semester days and our ability to retain strategically-placed professional development days are key to our ongoing academic success. As a parent, the idea of wrapping up final exams before Winter Break is appealing, but as an educator, I know we’d be shortchanging our students.”

Discussion prior to adoption of the 2008-09 Academic Calendar addressed some specific issues:

While an unbalanced calendar option was discussed that would have allowed first semester finals to be completed prior to winter break, the disparity in semester days was simply too great from a curriculum standpoint. Even accounting for mandated testing days, students would still have lost almost two weeks of instructional days from the first semester.
It’s difficult to overstate the value of the professional development days placed near the end of each six-weeks grading period. While these are student holidays, they are essential to data analysis specific to individual student performance, and teachers and administrators use them to plan interventions that directly benefit students.
It was noted that administering finals before or after winter break has a nominal impact on the college admissions process. For example, the University of Texas system application deadlines for admission are steadily being moved up each year to ultimately be December 1 by 2010, when no districts in Texas will likely have completed finals. Most RISD seniors planning to attend college the fall semester after graduation submit their applications to colleges or universities during the fall semester of their senior year. The GPA and class rank, based on classes taken through the junior year, as well as the class schedule for the senior year, are typically submitted in the application process.

Scholarship deadlines for colleges vary, but are typically due earlier in the fall semester of the senior year. Thus, pre- or post-break finals will typically have no impact on this process.

Fine arts at JJ Pearce ( Band, Choir, Orchestra, theater)

quick links - Pearce Band Pearce Choir Pearce Orchestra Pearce Theater

choir in san antonio for tmea

The A Cappella Choir had a fabulous performance in San Antonio at the Texas Music Educators Association convention. Thanks to all the RISD Board members and administrators who supported us!

We would especially like to thank our directors Michael Lysinger and Laura Taylor for taking us to new levels of musicianship.

They make choir a defining moment every day!

athletics at jj pearce

(basketball, baseball, cross country, football, golf,

gymnastics, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis,

track and field, Volleyball, wrestling)

quick links - Athletic Booster Club Boy's Basketball Girl's Basketball Baseball Football Girl's Golf Gymnastics Softball Girl's Soccer Tennis Volleyball Wrestling

Note - for sports not listed with a quick link - visit the pearce web site and click on athletic department. schedules can be found on the web site.

MUSTANGS ARE AREA PLAYOFF CHAMPS!

After earning a bye for the first round of the playoffs, the Mustangs advanced directly to the Area Finals with a game against Lindale. Many loyal basketball fans made the trek to East Texas to see their Stangs roll over the Indians. The team came out hot and stayed hot, forcing Lindale turnovers and shooting from all over the court. Firing 3-pointers were Papi Kaba, Chris Bowie, Nick Sellers, Bryan Parker and Trevoy Dunn keeping the Indians at a loss as to how to contain Pearce. Bryan Parker had a solid performance with 26 points and Nick Sellers had a hot hand with 15 points off the bench in a 42-78 rout.

Mustangs will return to the Regional Quarterfinals for the 2nd time in 2 years and only the 4th time in school history with a rematch against Whitehouse. The game will be Tuesday at 7:30 pm at Mabank High School. The address is 18786 E. Hwy 175, Mabank, Tx 75147. Click on this link for Driving Directions. Last year the Mustangs beat Whitehouse in the Area Finals with a shot at the buzzer so the Wildcats will no doubt be out for revenge. It's certainly shaping up to be quite a show. A new order of Playoff t-shirts has arrived and will be on sale Tuesday at lunch for $5. All sizes available.

golf news

The JV Girls Golf team played in a one day tournament Wednesday February 20th at Oak Hollow in McKinney. Freshman Emily Breland posted the low score for the Lady Mustangs and Sophomore MacKenzie Staples was the 2nd Mustang Medalist. Playing in the one day tournament were Breland, Staples, Senior Carolynn Wagnon, Sophomores Caitlan Davis and Lauren Heymann and Freshman Jordan Owens.

The Mustangs Varsity Girls Golf Team opens the curtain on their fall season at the Trails of Frisco in a one day 27-hole tournament. Scheduled for the opener are Seniors Meredith Trubitt, Heather Elkin, Chelsea MacHendrie, Sophomore Haley Junek, and Freshmen Emma Hernon and Emily Breland.

Carolynn Wagnon Emily Breland MacKenzie Staples

Lauren Heymann and Jordan Owens Caitlan Davis

PEARCE BOYS SOCCER news

The Boys JV team is at the top of the district with an UNDEFEATED record.  Last Tuesday night, Feb 19th, they beat Frisco High School 3-0.  Kevin Machado scored

two goals and David Steele scored 1.  Frisco turned up the heat at the end of the game but a brilliant effort by defender Cameron Markey heading the ball out

of the goal robbed them of their chance to score.  Another victory came last Friday night against Frisco Liberty.  The Mustangs dominated the entire game

with goals scored by Chris Rossato, Omar Aguilar, Haron Abdel-Raziq, and John Emslie.  The defense played tough and Pearce was able to shut out Liberty 4-0.

The Pearce Boys Varsity Soccer Team put it in high gear Friday night to bring home a 6-0 win. Two goals by Keegan Smith, and one goal each by Ramon Laredo, Justin Butler, Juan Bonigno, and Reece Markman proved that Pearce is back on the winning track

The Pearce boys soccer teams play at HIGHLAND PARK on Tuesday, Feb. 26th and then at HOME on Friday, Feb. 29th against Frisco Wakeland.  JV plays at 5:30

and Varsity plays at 7:15

Other Upcoming Games:

Feb. 26 - Tuesday - @ Highland Park - 5:30p/7:15pm

Feb. 29 - Friday - @ HOME against Frisco Wakeland - 5:30p/7:15pm

Mar. 7 - Friday - @ Centennial - 5:30p/7:15pm

For a complete schedule and directions visit the Boys Soccer Web Site:  http://www.jjpearceboysoccer.com-a.googlepages.com/home.html

Girls Varsity Soccer news
The Lady Mustangs brought home an impressive 9- 0 win against the Prosper Eagles at home on Friday night, February 15th. It was a great night for our Senior girls - Laura Flick and Stephanie Pritchett each had 2 goals, with Jenny Engelson and Katie Hughes also putting one in the back of the net! The other goals were scored by Maddie Harper, Taylor Mathews and Kathryn Watson. It was a home crowd pleaser with the Lady Mustang dominating the game.

Tuesday, February 19th, the Mustangs had another win against the Frisco Fighting Raccoons 3 - 0. Goals were scored by Senior Stephanie Pritchett with Kathryn Watson assisting, Sophomore Kathryn Watson with Taylor Gallagher assisting and Sophomore Taylor Mathews with Stephanie Pritchett assisting. The Frisco Fighting Raccoons played an aggressive game as they wanted to keep their District chances hopeful but came up short. Strong defensive play by Kimberlee Earnest, Maddie Harper, Gayle Ziegler and goalkeeper Haley Newsom kept them scoreless.
Go Mustangs! Keep the winning streak going ....

Haley Newsom, Junior Goalkeeper Varsity Huddle

Varsity Tennis News

At Home vs Centennial

The Tennis team was in action at home against Frisco Centennial two weeks ago recording a dual victory of 7-3 over the Titans. Strong performances were turned

in by junior captains Jonny Kelley & Hannah Kelley 6-2, 6-0 in mixed doubles, and by freshmen Kyle Plum 6-1,6-0 and Julianne Jackson 6-0, 6-0.  Other winners

included Lexie Arellano & Abby Horn, Sheri Holshouser & Emi Soda, Shane Waworuntu & Kevin Christian and  David Levin & Tori Cohen all in doubles.

Mustang Shines At Coppell Tournament

Coach Jim Morrisson and his Varsity Tennis team were in action at the 32 team Coppell Valentine Tennis Tournament last week.  Freshman Julianne Jackson

captured the Championship in the 2nd Line Girls Singles Bracket.  Julianne completed the day 5-0 in matches, giving up only 7 games on the day.  Juniors

Jonny Kelley and Hannah Kelley, 4-1 on the day, took home 3rd place in the Line 1 Mixed Doubles Bracket.  Other solid performances were turned in by Matt Steiss

& Jeffery Stulmaker and Shane Waworuntu & Kevin Christian.  Both doubles tandems were 3-1 on the day..

The team will be in action Tuesday, Feb 26, 4:15 in a dual at Lake Highlands with the Wildcats.

Lexie hits a winner Matt serves an ace

Hannah in action Julianne serves

Mustang Wrestling reminder
Remember to send in your Wrestling Banquet reservations and payments (made out to PABC) to Karen Brown no later than Monday, February 25th. If you need my address, please email me at heykb@aol.com or call me at 972-991-7716. You can drop it by my house (close to Bowie Ele.); there is an ‘old-fashioned’ letter slot in my front door. The 2008 Wrestling Banquet will be held on March 5th at the Holiday Inn in Richardson at 6:30pm. We look forward to celebrating a very successful season!

student news and other organizations

(Cheerleading, pacesetters drill team,

stampede, student council, wranglers, etc.)

quick links - Cheerleaders Pacesetters Stampede Yearbook Home Page

Note - for ORGANIZATIONS not listed with a quick link - visit the pearce web site and click on CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

PEARCE MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS Check here

FRESHMAN dance this week!

All Freshmen are invited to join in the fun at the 3^rd annual Pearce Black & White Bash. Come with your friends to enjoy music, dancing, desserts and fun! With the black and white theme, you may choose to dress accordingly. The attire is dressy casual so leave your jeans and ballroom dresses at home.

DATE: Thursday, February 28^th, 2008 (no school Friday)

TIME: 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm

WHERE: SWAN COURT, 2435 N. Central Expwy., Richardson

COST: $25.00 per person for the dance - pay at the door.

T- shirts: If you ordered a t-shirt they will be ready to pick up during lunch outside the cafeteria on Tues. 26^th, and Wed. 27^th

VOLUNTEERS: WE NEED YOUR HELP and COMMITMENTS ASAP!! Please contact Sharon or Janice by email for volunteer help on ticket sales, check-in table, coat check, chaperones, decorations, and communications.

Reservation contact: Kim Ford: 214-729-0529

Information contacts: Janice Carse: (janicec6531@sbcglobal.net),

Sharon Fleming: (sharon.fleming@flemingbros.com)

**Questions You May Have About the B & W Bash **

Is this event for dates only? No, this event is for ALL Pearce Freshmen so come one, come all and enjoy the fun.

If my child is asked to the dance, who pays for it? There is no set tradition. It is whatever your student and his/her date are comfortable with for the dance.

What about groups of students going to dinner before the dance? That decision is at the discretion of the parent. There will be no dinner at this event, but we will have desserts and refreshments which are included in the ticket price.

Can a student arrive any time between 8:00 and 11:00? No. Students must arrive by 9:00 or they will not be allowed to attend. Also, once a student leaves the dance, he/she will not be allowed back in. Pick up is promptly at 11:00.

What is appropriate to wear? With the black and white theme, wearing these colors would add to the atmosphere and fun. Since this is not a formal dance, dressy casual attire will be defined as dressier than jeans and not as dressy as ballroom dresses-so something in between!

If my student has a date, do I need to purchase a corsage or boutonniere? No, this is not a formal dance.

"This non-school activitiy/publication is not sponsored or endorsed by the Richardson Independent School District"

Cheerleader tryouts important dates

Applications due: Tuesday, March 4 by 4:30pm.

Workshops: Friday, March 7, 4:30pm – 6:00pm

Monday, March 10, 4:30pm – 6:00pm

Tuesday, March 11, 4:30pm – 5:30pm

Tryouts: Wednesday, March 12 beginning at 5:00pm

regressive dinner coming up

Attention Seniors!! Remember how much fun you had at Progressive?? Or, perhaps you missed out and wished you had come...regardless, it is that time again!! Regressive Dinner is on its' way, and it is time to make your plans and get your groups together!! Guys, this is typically YOUR event, but anyone is welcome to put together a group and come!! Organize your group and be sure you have some "volunteer houses" for the dinner. A parent needs to come with each participant. Dinner is $40 a couple (or $20 for each individual in any group).

The sign-up meeting is Wednesday, February 27 at 7 p.m. in the library. The Regressive Dinner event is scheduled for Saturday, March 29. This is a fund-raising event for your prom!! You don't want to miss out on this chance to support your senior class and have a great evening all at the same time!!

wrangler applications for 2008-2009 now available

Attention all Juniors interested in becoming a JJ Pearce Wrangler: It is that time of the year again for Pearce High School to select next year WRANGLERS. Applications for the 2008 - 2009 Wranglers are now available outside room B211. To be considered for this organization you must pick one and submit the application to Mr. Belin or Ms. Meade before February 29. See Mr. Belin or Ms. Meade if you have any questions.

STILL Haven’t Ordered Your Yearbook?

Have you ordered your yearbook yet? The yearbook staff has finalized its press run, and there is now a limit to the number of orders we can accept. Don’t be left out! Visit Yearbook Central on the Pearce website to download an order form. The $70 price is good until May 9, subject to availability.

J.J. Pearce Pacesetters hold their annual Dance Workshop for Grades K-8

On Saturday, March 8, you and your friends are invited to spend a fun filled morning dancing with the award winning Pacesetters, and then have an

opportunity to perform in the Pacesetter revue! Click here for the registration form and more information.

attention senior parents

We need your help to insure the success of the “Casino Party”, the senior class’ after graduation party, on June 7. Our goal is to create an event that every senior will attend. The key to achieving that goal is to have a lot of prizes! At least one prize is guaranteed for each graduate. Students play casino games to win chips and then trade the chips for prizes. Some of the bigger items are used as raffle prizes during the course of the night.

If you personally, or through your business, can donate a prize or obtain a significant discount, please contact one of us. Here are some suggestions for the types of prizes that we need: Gift certificates or gift cards, Radios/TVs/Cameras, Concert Tickets, Computers/Accessories, Sports Equipment, Electronic Items, Dorm Room Necessities, Sporting Event Tickets, Car Accessories, Prepaid Debit Cards, Small Appliances, Luggage, Cash, Desk Items, Mall Money such as "Galleria Gold".

If a senior parent donates a door prize with a retail value of at least $25.00, his/her senior will receive an extra 5,000 chips to use that evening! For donations of greater value, even more chips will be paid.

Thanks so much for your help! Please call us if you have any questions about anything to do with the Casino Party. Remember this is a parent-sponsored event only for Pearce 2008 graduates. This is not a date event, and is organized to provide our seniors with a safe, fun celebration.

Kathy Bertrand Lisa Miller Marilyn Hall

7635 Mullrany Dr. 1 Pebblebrook Circle 7609 Mullrany Dr.

Dallas, TX 75248 Richardson, TX 75080 Dallas, TX 75248

972-931-6075 214-763-9679 972-818-3379

Kathy7635@sbcglobal.net mhemail@earthlink.net

pacesetters proudly announce new rookies

Congratulations to the newly selected Pacesetter Rookies.  As Pacesetter Rookies, they will have the opportunity to discover the "Pacesetter Way"

throughout the spring semester while training during 4th period.  They are currently improving their technique, preparing for performances, learning

traditional Pacesetter routines, and so much more!   They are already doing a fabulous job working as a team, and will soon be ready to join the 2008-2009

team in May.

Front, L to R:  Sarabeth Hearon, Carly Marston, Jill Frey, Jessica Bivins

Middle, L to R:  Kelsey Hollowell, Corrie Mathias, Erica Buckner, Mallory Shelton, Rebekah Adams

Back, L to R:  Alyssa Solman, Shelby Thiedeman, Chloe Bato, Luci Lu

Not pictured:  Laura Burton

PEARCE PTA News

quick links - PTA MEMBERSHIP & DIRECTORY FORM Click here

VOLUNTEER HOURS Submit here

Pearce PTA RISD Council of PTAs Area 15 PTA Texas PTA National PTA PTA Newsletter

Action Alert from Texas PTA

Call Your Members of Congress - Support Afterschool Programs Take Action!

During the National Call in Day, MONDAY & TUESDAY, February 25th and 26th between 8AM-4PM CST President Bush is proposing a devastating cut to

afterschool program funds and a drastic restructuring of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program that would convert it to a voucher program.

The 21st Century Community Learning Centers program is the chief federal funding stream available for school districts to develop and provide quality

after-school learning opportunities. To show the strong opposition to this proposal, we are urging you to participate in a National Call In Campaign to

Support Afterschool Programs on February 25th and 26th. On these two days, we are asking PTA members across the nation to take a moment to call

their Members of Congress to express support for a continued investment in afterschool programs.

On February 26th US Secretary of Education, Margaret Spellings will be testifying before the House Appropriations Committee responsible for afterschool

program funding. We want Members of Congress to know that their constituents do not support the President's proposal to cut and reconfigure the 21st

Century Community Learning Centers Program. Together we can send a message to Congress that afterschool programs are critically important to

the success of our children and youth and that the President's proposal should be rejected. The higher the volume of calls to Congress, the louder

our message will be, so encourage your partners, colleagues and friends to call in on behalf of the millions of youth who need a safe, productive and

inspiring place to go during the afterschool hours.

Congressional Representatives for our area: Senators:  Kay Bailey Hutchinson  (202)224-5922,  John Cornyn  (202) 224-2934

Representative:  Pete Sessions  (202) 225-2231

Talking Points:

 1) The President’s proposal to cut $300 million from 21st Century Community Learning Centers – the chief federal funding stream for   afterschool

programs– is a serious mistake. It will be disastrous for afterschool programs and for the nation’s children and families.

 2) If Congress agrees to this cut, hundreds of thousands of children will lose their afterschool programs.

 3) The President’s proposal to convert the very successful 21st CCLC initiative into a risky voucher program will undermine existing public,

private and community partnerships that are working well. Replacing core funding for afterschool programs – funding which allows programs to hire

quality staff, develop partnerships and leverage additional funding -- with an unstable voucher funding system will pull the rug out from under quality

programs and leave millions of families with vouchers but no place to use them.

 4) Study after study has found that afterschool programs keep kids safe, inspire them to learn, and help working families – but there aren’t nearly

enough programs across the country to meet the need. We urge you to increase funding for 21st Century Community Learning Centers, to build on the

investment made last year by Congress, and ensure that our youth have safe and enriching environments to go to in the afterschool hours.

parent education opportunities

RISD Parents Dyslexia Education Group Meeting

February 26th at 7pm in the PDC, Contact Debra Levy @ jeff_debra@sbcglobal.net

March 1, 2008 in Plano there will be a Conference for parents sponsored by the Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented.

Information is on the Association's website at: www.txgifted.org

volunteer hours count!

RECORD YOUR VOLUNTEER HOURS NOW so that our school can get the recognition it deserves! Simply go to the PTA website at www.jjpearcepta.org and click on 'Volunteer Hours'. You can get to this website quickly from the link at the top of this enewsletter. OR email your name, the dates and hours you worked, and the activity to one of the email addresses below.

Volunteer Hours include attending meetings, baking, and helping with any school event—anything that you or your student does for Pearce that does not result in a grade. Always include 15 minutes driving time to and from school—and keep track of the time you spend running errands on behalf of a school event. You may record your hours in a combined total and enter a general description of your activities.

If you signed in at the event, those hours have already been submitted and should not be duplicated.

Thank you!

Renee Stone renee88@swbell.net 972-735-0758 Diane Fleschler dfeschler@swbell.net 972-931-3090

pearce student directories still available

If you have not yet picked up your Pearce Student directory that was ordered during last summer’s registration, please do so as soon as possible.

The 2007-2008 directories are waiting for you at the front kiosk from the school receptionist during normal school hours.

If you have any questions, you may contact Lesa Tye at lesatye@swbell.net.

community news

quick links -

THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS

Richardson Neighbors Press releases should be emailed (preferably as Microsoft Word files) to richneighbors@dallasnews.com (news briefs) or mmacesich@dallasnews.com (stories and ideas)

Guidelines here.

Presidential Primary in Texas -- Tuesday, March 4
This is the last week of early voting - ends Friday, February 29
For Voter Registration, Polling Locations and Times: http://www.dalcoelections.org/

Invitation to participate in RHS 5K

RHS invites Pearce students and family members to run or walk the RHS 5K on March 8, 2008. Not only is this a fun community event with trophies awarded in various age categories, but it also raises money for RHS's Excellence in Education Fund. Visit www.rhs5k.com for more information and www.runontexas.com

to register online.

spring creek's 40th anniversary

Spring Creek Elementary is celebrating its 40-year anniversary on Thursday, March 6, 2008, beginning at 6:00 p.m., followed by an Open House. Any former teachers and administrators, PTA leaders and students are welcome! There will be a slide show of pictures highlighting each decade. Cake and punch will be served. Spring Creek Elementary is located at 7667 Roundrock Road in Dallas.

Coming UP

(NOTE - SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

DATE	EVENT/ACTIVITY
Sun Mar 2	Cheerleader Banquet
Tues Mar 4	Primary Election Day
Wed Mar 5	English TAKS Wrestling Banquet, 6:30 pm, Holiday Inn
Thurs Mar 6	Career Summit for Juniors, 9:00 am - 2:30 pm, PDC Bldg. Pacesetter Booster Club Mtg., Corral
Fri Mar 7	All School Read It/Pajama Day Cheer Tryout Workshop, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm, Gym
Sat Mar 8	RHS 5K Pacesetter Dance Workshop for K-8
Mon Mar 10	National Latin Exam Cheer Tryout Workshop, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm, Gym
Tues Mar 11	Cheer Tryout Workshop, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm, Gym Peer Helper Parent Mtg., 7:00 pm, Library Open Mic Night, 7:00 pm, Corral
Wed Mar 12	Cheerleader Tryouts
Fri Mar 14	No School - Student Holiday/Staff Development
Mar 14 - 23	RISD Spring Break
Mon Mar 17	Boys Soccer vs. Prosper, Senior Night, 6:00 pm, Pearce

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