This Week at Pearce - May 12 - May 18

DATE	EVENT/ACTIVITY
Mon May 12	Choir Booster Club and San Antonio Trip Mtg., 7:00 pm, Choir Rm Forte '08-'09 Mtg., following Choir Mtg., Choir Rm Cappies Awards, 7:00 pm, Auditorium
Tues May 13	Jazz Band Concert, 7:00 pm, Auditorium 2008-2009 Stampede Booster Club Mtg., 7:00 pm, Corral
Wed May 14	Orchestra Concert, 7:30 pm, Auditorium
Thurs May 15	Theater Awards, Black Box Theater
Fri May 16	Senior Breakfast, Bowie Elementary, 7:30 am, Bowie Elementary Senior Breakfast, Canyon Creek Elementary, 7:30 am, Canyon Creek Elementary Lunch on the Lawn, Senior Way Wildflower Festival
May 16 - May 19	Choir Trip to San Antonio
Sat May 17	Wildflower Festival Teen Job Fair, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, Lake Highlands North Rec center
Sun May 18	Wildflower Festival

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faculty wish list

Recently the J.J. Pearce faculty submitted their wishlist items for this year to the Excellence in Education Fund Board. Click Here for a copy of the wishlist. If you are interested in purchasing a specific wishlist item or a portion thereof, please do so by mailing a check to JJ Pearce High School, 1600 N. Coit Rd, Richardson, TX 75080 - Attention: PEEF, and include a note that references the teacher and wishlist item you are purchasing. Please email Judy Baker if you are interested in purchasing an item or you have questions.

risd parent survey

You should have received a RISD Parent Survey in the mail. Please take the time to fill out this survey to assist us in planning for 2008-2009. Return completed surveys by May 15. Click Here if you need another copy. Surveys are anonymous; however, parents should write the name of the school at the top of the survey. We are asking parents to complete one survey for each child enrolled in RISD. Survey results will be used to help develop plans for next year.

graduation information

red stoles coming May 15

Due to a shipping problem, Balfour was not able on Friday, May 2 to bring the new red stoles that every graduate will wear this year. They will be back on campus on Thursday, May 15 outside the corral during lunches to deliver them to all students who ordered their cap & gown through Balfour and to sell them to students who are borrowing their cap & gown from a sibling or friend who already graduated from Pearce. They offer their sincere apology for this inconvenience

professional photographer at graduation ceremony

"FLASH Photography will be photographing each graduate during the commencement ceremony. Complimentary proofs will be mailed to the graduates within one week of the ceremony. If you have any questions, please contact Flash Photography via their website at www.FLASHphotography.com."

final transcripts

A copy of your Final Transcript must be sent to the college you plan to attend next fall. If one is not on file at the college, the college will block your registration for spring classes. The yellow, final transcript request form is in the counseling office. Each transcript is $2.00 paid at the time of the request in order for the transcript to be mailed after school is out. You also need to bring a stamped-addressed envelope with the transcript request form.

Parents - Be sure to check out the Senior Page in this newsletter for more Senior Information.

lunch on the lawn

Friday, May 16 is the Pearce annual Lunch on the Lawn! We will be cooking hamburgers and hot dogs on Senior Way and for only $2.15 you will get your choice of a hamburger or hot dog, chips, fruit and a drink. Also we will have Maui Maui Smoothies and Dip & Dot Ice Cream, but those will cost you extra. The Cafeteria and Corral will be closed, so if you don't plan to buy your lunch on Sr Way, be sure to bring a sack lunch. Everyone will be eating on the lawn and listening to great tunes from the DJ, so be ready for some fun! Don't forget....May 16 bring cash for lunch and extra money for Maui Maui Smoothies and Dip & Dot Ice Cream or bring your lunch.

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

quick links - Pearce Band Pearce Choir Pearce Orchestra Pearce Theater

band and colorguard news

Join the Colorguard!

Auditions are open to any student coming to Pearce High School for the '08-'09 school year. Those interested in trying out should attend the Colorguard Clinics on May 20th and 21st from 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm in the Pearce Band Hall. Tryouts will be held May 22nd at 5:00 pm. For any questions contact sponsor Renee Cantrell.

choir news

On May 12 at 7PM in the choir room, there will be a parent meeting about the details and paperwork concerning the trip to San Antonio on May 16th. This meeting is mandatory for parents with students going on this trip. There will be a brief PACBC meeting to elect new officers as well. Then following the general meeting, upcoming Forte’ parents for the 08-09 will have an information meeting including show details, calendar items, and program ad sales.

The Pearce choir department has announced an upcoming trip to Italy in June 2009. Students interested in information should see Mr. Lysinger or Mrs. Taylor in the choir room. More information at www.pearcechoir.com will be available soon. Auditions for choir placement in the upcoming year will take place in the next few weeks.

Forte’ would like to acknowledge the donation of coffee and donut holes by Dunkin’ Donuts on Campbell road, west of Preston for their Percolation concert last week. We love Dunkin’ Donuts!

Cappies Gala at Pearce

The annual Dallas Cappies Gala will be held at Pearce on Monday at 7PM in the Auditorium. The Cappies, "Critics and Awards Program," is a program through which high school theater and journalism students are trained as critics, attend shows at other schools, write reviews, and publish those reviews in local newspapers like The Washington Post, Cincinnati Enquirer, Dallas Morning News, Kansas City Star, and The Philadelphia Inquirer. At the end of the year, the student critics vote for awards that are presented at a formal Cappies Gala. In July and August, many of the top award honorees from around the U.S. and Canada are invited to participate in the Cappies International Theater, where they perform shows at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Miss Saigon is nominated for best Musical 2008 as well as Elizabeth Judd and John Redlinger, lead actor/musical: Chandler Reeves and Tyler Miller: Featured Actor/Musical: Elizabeth Judd and David Escamilla: Best Vocalists: Tim Sekiguchi; Cameo performer: Brett Theile and Jaid Nelson "Best Dancer" Bar girls and G.I.'s Best ensemble: Props and Effect: Naeem Munaf: Set Desgin Taylor Knight and Naeem Munaf: Stage Crew: and Best Orchestra: Best Song "I Still Believe."

Elizabeth and Chandler will be performing "I Still Believe". Tickets are $10 at the door. We would love to have you join us for this memorable evening and help support Dallas Cappies and Pearce Theatre.

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.

attention seniors participating in sports in college

Seniors who are planning to participate in college sports, please be sure to register with NCAA Clearinghouse and request a transcript to be sent from the counseling office to NCAA Clearinghouse to complete your registration with them. For more information please come to the counseling office and talk with your counselor or Mrs. Ratcliff.

pearce legacy walkway

Mark your calendars for May 22nd at 4:30 p.m. for the dedication of the Pearce Legacy Walkway. You have probably already seen the beautiful signage and landscaping outside the Gymnasium where the bricks will be installed. Many of you purchased the engraved bricks that commemorate your favorite Pearce students, alumni, faculty and community members. Now it's time to join us for the ribbon cutting and celebration of the excellence that is J.J. Pearce High School. Afterwards, follow us down to Mustang Field, through the new entrance arch paid for by your bricks, for the annual Spring Football game.

The entire Pearce community is invited for the ribbon cutting and dedication. As stated by Bob Caston, President of the J.J.Pearce Athletic Booster Club: "This Legacy Walkway will provide a lasting legacy of the excellence that is J.J. Pearce for all students, faculty, alumni, parents and the greater Pearce community'". The Chairmen of the Legacy Brick Campaign were Roni & Don Briggs.

need a physical for athletics?

Athletic physicals will be held Saturday, May 17th from 7 am to 12:30 pm and will cost $20. The entrance will be at the doors off Senior Way by the tennis courts. Please come by the athletic training room and talk to Kevin Pitts or Tara Eskridge if you need a physical forms packet or if you have any questions. Please have forms completed before arriving.

richardson hockey wants you!

There will be an open house/skate on Sunday May 18th at 2:00 pm at the Ice Training Center (200 Centennial Blvd, Richardson) for all players interested in playing on the 2008-09 teams. You will skate with the players and coaches and learn about plans for the 08-09 season. Arrive in time to take the ice at 2 PM and wear full hockey equipment. Bring a parent to sign a waiver. Go to the web site for waiver form and more information: www.richardsonhockey.org. . If you have specific questions, contact Tyler Barrett at v.barrett@tx.rr.com.

tennis news

2008 - 2009 Tryout Information

If you are considering signing up for Pearce tennis next year, please consider the following information: While Pearce tennis is considered a class on your schedule - it is not an actual "Beginners or Intermediate Lessons" type of class. It is basically two teams, Junior Varsity and Varsity, who play competitive matches in the region. Junior Varsity is made up of mostly experienced players on or around the Zat level. Varsity is made up of USTA qualified players for both Champs and Super Champs. If you believe that your are qualified for our program, then come to the tryouts on May 12th, 12th, 14th and 15th at the Pearce Tennis courts from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm. Bring your own towel and water. Questions? Contact pearcetennis@yahoo.com. Please check our website often for information regarding meetings and tournaments: www.pearcetennis.com. Most of our information is distributed via email, so please make sure we have a current email address for you.

Head coach: Jim Morrison, cell 214-202-0913, school 469-593-1678, email jim.morrison@risd.org and Assistant Coach: Sammi Gunter, sammi.gunter@risd.org. Team Rep: Wendy Stulmaker, 214-727-9666, 972-380-4043, email pearcetennis@yahoo.com

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

sophomore and junior parents - casino party needs you!

Dear Junior or Sophomore Parents,

If anyone is available to help volunteer on June 7, Graduation Day, the senior class would be very grateful. We need help decorating for the senior graduation party. We could use help setting up the decorations in the afternoon and blowing up balloons using helium tanks provided. Most of the senior parents will be getting ready for the afternoon graduation and

it will be difficult for them to set up the party. Please contact Tonia Lyle if you can help. Thank you!

casino party news

The Casino Party ticket and t-shirts are ready to be picked up during lunch on May 28,29, and 30. It is not too late to buy your casino party ticket. Stop by the tables during lunch to purchase your ticket. Tickets will also be available at the door.

officer elections for SADD coming up

SADD Officer applications for the 2008-2009 school year are now available. Please see Mia DaMommio, Ms. Weaver, or Ms. Lee for an application. Completed applications must be turned in to Ms. Weaver or Ms. Lee by Friday, May 16th.

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

officer and chairman training

Council of PTAs will present training for '08-'09 PTA officers and chairmen on May 19 at 6:00 pm at the Professional Development Center on Beltline. Training will be presented for all incoming Presidents, Aides, Treasurers, Parliamentarians, Clothes Closet Chairmen and Reflections Chairmen.

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.

wildflower festival this weekend!

For the complete schedule of events and entertainment visit www.wildflowerfestival.com.

senior breakfasts scheduled

Arapaho elementary and Classical Magnet
Senior breakfast for alumni of Arapaho Elementary and Classical Magnet Elementary will be Friday, May 23 at 7:45 a.m. at Arapaho Classical Magnet.

bowie elementary

The Bowie Mustang Senior 2008 Breakfast will be held Friday, May 16th at 7:30 am. All 2008 Seniors who attended Bowie Elementary are invited! Please enter through the front office door at Bowie. Questions? Email Marilyn Hall or call her at 972-818-3379.

canyon creek elementary

Senior Breakfast for alumni of Canyon Creek Elementary will be Friday, May 16 in the Canyon Creek Elementary Library at 7:30 am.

Hamilton park elementary

Attention HPPM sixth grade class of 2002. There will be a Senior Reunion Breakfast, May 23 from 7:45 am - 9:00 am. Please email your current address to: tiannarotello@msn.com

mst elementary

Attention Math Science Technology Magnet School SENIORS OF 2008. We are trying to gather information for all of the graduating seniors that attended MST. If you know of MST 2008 seniors that are not at RHS please have them send their information as well. The Senior Reunion Breakfast will be May 21st from 7:30 am - 8:45 am at MST - 450 Abrams Rd. Please email your current address to Susan McCall.

Prestonwood elementary

Senior Breakfast for Prestonwood Elementary will be Thursday, May 22nd from 7:30 am - 8:30 am in the Prestonwood Atrium. Come visit with old classmates and teachers. Reminisce about old times, your accomplishments, and share your future plans. You and your parents are invited to attend the annual breakfast.

Please contact Amy Lancaster at Amy.Lancaster@RISD.org by May 9th.

attention Prairie creek seniors

A party for the Senior Class members of the Class of 2008 who attended Prairie Creek Elementary. The party will be held on Pebblebrook Circle on MONDAY, May 26, starting at 5:00 PM. The cost will be $10.00 per person, payable in advance with your RSVP. Invitations via email will be coming out soon with more details, so please be on the lookout for yours. If you'd like to be included on the distribution, please email Gail Green at dogtiredintexas@tx.rr.com. We are looking forward to having a great party, lots of reminisces, and plenty of photo-ops. Please come join us!

risd students invited to attend the Dallas Teen Job Fair
All RISD teens are invited to attend the Dallas Teen Job Fair. It will be held on Saturday, May 17th from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm at the Lake Highlands North Recreation Center located at 9940 White Rock Trail in Dallas (across from Lake Highlands High school). A workshop will be presented in the morning to teach teens interviewing skills and they will then be able to network with area businesses at the afternoon job fair. The job fair is sponsored by members of the Lake Highlands’ community, the Exchange Club of Lake Highlands, local school districts and area businesses.

Coming UP

(NOTE - SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

DATE	EVENT/ACTIVITY
Mon May 19	Track Banquet, 6:00 pm, Corral
Tues May 20	Senior Awards, 7:00 pm, Auditorium
Wed May 21	Senior Breakfast, MST Elementary, 7:30 am, MST - new location - 450 Abrams Rd. Choir Banquet
Thurs May 22	Senior Breakfast, Prestonwood Elementary, 7:30 am, Prestonwood Atrium Top Ten Breakfast, 7:30 am, Rm A204 Pacesetter Officer Tryouts Dedication of Legacy Walkway, 4:30 pm Spring Football Game, 5:00 pm, B Field Japanese Honor Society Induction, 7:00 pm, Corral
Fri May 23	Senior Breakfast, Hamilton Park Elementary, 7:45 am, HPPM Senior Breakfast, Arapaho and Classical Magnet Elementary, 7:45 am, Arapaho Classical Magnet Orchestra Banquet, 7:00 pm, Canyon Creek Country Club
Mon May 26	Memorial Day - No School
Sun June 1	Senior Celebration, 2:00 pm, Auditorium
May 29 - June 4	Final Exams
Sat June 7	Graduation, 4:00 pm, Garland Special Events Center

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