This Week at Pearce - May 26 - June 3

DATE	EVENT/ACTIVITY
Mon May 26	Memorial Day - No School
Wed May 28	Choir Parent Mtg., 7:00 pm, Choir Rm
Thurs May 29	Northrich Elementary Senior Breakfast, 8:00 am Theater Awards, 7:30 pm, Black Box Theater
Sun June 1	Senior Celebration, 2:00 pm, Auditorium
May 29 - June 4	Final Exams

2007-2008 RISD CALENDAR Click here

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faculty wish list - last chance!

Recently the J.J. Pearce faculty submitted their wish list 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 wish list 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 wish list item you are purchasing. Please email Judy Baker if you are interested in purchasing an item or you have questions.

dress code reminder

Parents and Students,

As the weather gets warmer, please remember the dress code-- no bagging pants, no tank tops or spaghetti straps,

no shorts or skirts that are shorter than mid-thigh in the seated position.

Mary Eisenmann

Dean of Instruction/Facilities

Pearce High School

Richardson, Texas

469-593-5211

Offices Closed

All offices at Pearce will be closed on Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7. The offices will reopen on Monday, June 9.

Exam schedule spring 2008

May 30

8:55

9:00 – 9:40 1st Period

9:45 – 10:25 2nd Period

10:30 – 11:10 3rd Period

4th Period

A Lunch - 11:15 – 11:40

11:45 - 12:40 (Class)

11:15 - 11:40 (Class)

B Lunch - 11:45 – 12:10

12:15 - 12:40 (Class)

11:15 – 12:10 (Class)

C Lunch - 12:15 – 12:40

12:45 – 1:25 5th Period

1:30 – 2:10 6th Period

2:15 – 4:10 7th Period Exam

June 2

8:55

9:00-9:40 - 2nd period

9:45-11:45 3rd period Exam

4th Period

A Lunch -11:50 –12:18 (lunch)

12:25 – 1:25 (Class)

B Lunch - 11:50 – 12:18 (Class)

12:18 – 12:50 (Lunch)

12:55 – 1:25 (Class)

C Lunch – 11:50-12:50

12:55 – 1:25 (lunch)

1:30-2:15 – 5th Period

2:20-4:10 – 6th Period Exam

june 3

8:55

9:00 – 10:50 1se Period Exam

10:55 – 11:05 2nd Period (For attendance purposes only)

11:10 – 1:00 4th Period Exam

Early Release

June 4

8:55

9:00 – 10:50 2nd Period Exam

11:05 – 1:00 5th Period Exam

Early Release

Attention seniors - final transcripts

A senior's Final transcript is not automatically sent to a college. Every student has to give us a request signed by the student

(if 18 years old) or by the parent, with a stamped (postage increased May 12) addressed envelope to the college, a signed request and $2.00 fee per official transcript. These Final Transcripts will be mailed after graduation (sometime after June 10).

tea forms available

ATTENTION STUDENTS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE NEEDING TO RENEW OR OBTAIN A DRIVER’S LICENSE over the summer: To get your license you will need a TEA/VOE form from the Pearce Counseling office. During the school year this form is good for 30 days. If you sign up the last week of school, June 2 – 4, this form will be good until school begins on August 25, 2008. During the summer you can come to the front office of Pearce and request this form.

mock trial '08-'09

If you are interested in law, drama and fun or you can’t get enough of Law and Order or Boston Legal, consider Mock Trial. The Peace Mock Trial will be having an Orientation/Boot Camp for returning and new members on August 18, 2008, at the Corral from 2 to 7 p.m. Past Mock Trial members will be showing you everything you need to know to be a lawyer or witness on the team. This years team advanced to State. Please mark your calendars now. If you are interested and need more information, please contact Coach D.

AP Social Studies Supplemental Reading Assignments for Summer, 2008

9th AP Human Geography The Kite Runner

10th AP World Guns, Germs and Steel

11th REA The Best Test Prep for the AP Exam

For individual assignments, refer to the Pearce Library Website at http://libraries.risd.org/phslib/

nhs '08-'09

Attention NHS members: Want to get a head start on hours for NHS? PTA needs help with registration packets on June 24. Come by Room A209 and sign up if you are able to help out!!

Congratulations to the newly elected officers: President - Hannah Skolnick, VP of Service - Erin Yamada, VP of Special Programs - Reagan Rowland, VP of Publicity - Molly Hummel, VP of Records - Mia Damommio.

We look forward to a great year! Don't forget the Officer Exchange Luncheon in Room A209 this Thursday during 4th period.

'08 - '09 academic calendar

Click Here to download your copy of the RISD '08 - '09 calendar.

save the date! Richardson ISD College Fair 2008

Hosted by the University of Texas at Dallas, 800 West Campbell, Richardson, TX

Richardson Independent School District is gearing up for its annual College Fair to be held at the University of Texas at Dallas, College Campus on Saturday, September, 20th 2008. Information Sessions 4:15 - 6:00 p.m. Visit with College Reps from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Colleges and Universities from around the country send representatives to meet with Richardson parents and students. Opportunities are available for all to explore college pathways based on individual needs and interests.

A variety of educational sessions allow participants to delve into the world of Financial Aid, NCAA, Essay Writing, Students with Disabilities and much, much, more. These sessions will be held from 4:15 –5:00 and from 5:15 to 6:00. Secondary students and their families are welcome to explore options in the post-secondary world. Of special interest to ninth grade students and their parents is the educational session, Help! I’m in high school? presented by Glenda Houser, L.P.C., RISD Counselor. Remember, there is limited seating for sessions.

College representatives will be setting up in the Activities Center. The sessions will be held in adjacent buildings. Doors open at 4:00 for the sessions and at 5:00 for visiting with college representatives. Bus service will also be provided throughout the evening. Mark your calendars now and plan to attend this great community event sponsored by Richardson ISD, University of Texas at Dallas, and the RISD Council of PTAs.

Hope to see you there!

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

quick links - Pearce Band Pearce Choir Pearce Orchestra Pearce Theater

choir news

If there is one word on everyone’s lips in the choir room these days it is “SALSA.” The entire choir and chaperones got in on the Salsa dancing lessons during the choir trip to San Antonio. The instructor didn’t show up but not to be dissuaded, Mrs. Kim Quirk came to the rescue and had the group dancing in no time. We watched the video at our great Choir Banquet last Wednesday night and had fun all over again.

There is an All Important Fund raising meeting for parents of prospective Italy trip students. Meet on May 28th in the choir room at 7PM. Bella Italia!

Congratulations to the JJ Pearce Orchestras

On May 17th during their spring trip to San Antonio the Orchestra's performed at the Lila Cockrell Theater. The JJ Pearce Combined Philharmonic and Concert Orchestras received a trophy for excellent ratings. The Pearce symphony Orchestra received a trophy for receiving Superior ratings and for Best in Class. Congratulations everyone for all your hard work this year!

jesus christ superstar tickets on sale this week!

Tickets go on sale online this week for Pearce Theater's production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar.

This show was originally cast in August in anticipation of performing it in Summer '08 at the acclaimed Fringe Festival in Scotland. When trip costs became prohibitive, the cast decided they wanted to perform this amazing show here locally.

There will be 4 shows only - June 19, 20 and 21 at 7:30 pm and June 22 at 2:00 pm, all in the Pearce Auditorium.

Online sales will begin May 27. Box office hours will be: Wed - Fri June 11 - 13 from 4 - 6, Saturday June 14 from 10:00 am - noon and Mon - Wed June 16 - 18 from 4 - 6. Box office will open one hour prior to showtime on performance days.

Theater Awards banquet will be this Thursday evening at 7:30 pm in the Black Box Theater.

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.

JJP Baseball Banquet Draws Season to an End

At Canyon Creek Country Club the players, coaches, parents and special guests enjoyed a great evening as we all celebrated our player’s successes.

In the inspiration senior Michael Koval said it best “Many people might look at this season as a failure because we didn’t make playoffs again. But we should take much more out of this season than our win-loss record, our batting averages and our earned run averages. What we should take from this season is knowing that good or bad, win or lose, our family and friends will always be there for us. What we should take from this season is knowing that we gave it our all and that we never gave up on each other”.

Coaches Benton, Roberton, Janes and Kanzler were all very pleased with the competitiveness and sportsmanship that our Pearce athletes showed during some tough competition in the season. District 10-4A is one of the toughest districts in the state with 2 teams still competing in the state playoff rounds. The Varsity had a .500 season. With some great wins over good 5A teams, like McKinney Boyd and Berkner. We had our largest JV group in Pearce history with 26 players. This will certainly set the stage for some good teams in the future.

The Top Baseball honors this year went to five very deserving young men; Most Improved Player- Madison Kvapil, Golden Glove - Zach Briggs, Golden Arm – Matt Faulkner, Big Stick – Michael Koval, and The Fighting Mustang Award – Michael Neinast. The seniors will be missed but look for good things from your Mustang Baseball Team in the future

sideline sweethearts for football

If you have not paid $30 to Mrs. Allen, please do so this week. We need to get the money in so we can get the jerseys ordered and printed.

District 14-4A announces Soccer Awards

Girls:

Offensive Player of the Year – Kathryn Watson

Utility Player – Hayley Kerr

First Team All District:

Haley Newsom

Maddie Harper

Laura Flink

Taylor Mathews

Second Team All District:

Stephanie Pritchett

Anne Stieg

Gayle Ziegler

Kimmie Ernest

Honorable Mention:

Kaitlyn Fletcher

Molly Hummel

Boys:

Midfielder of the Year, Second Team All Area – Reece Markman

Tri Utility Player of the Year – Juan Bonigno

First Team All District:

Keegan Smith

Justin Butler

Scott Luedtke

Robbie Ramirez

Second Team All District:

Sam Evans

Taylor Pierce

Juan Aguirre

Edgar Gonzaga

Honorable Mention:

Davis Rehfuss

Kyle Poupart

Luke Joyner

Josh Katz

tennis news

Congratulations to Hannah Kelley and Jonny Kelley who appeared in the Dallas Morning News as All Area Players.

Way to go Hannah and Jonny, we are super proud!!!!

2008-2009 Varsity Captains:Hannah Kelley, Jeffrey Stulmaker, Julianne Jackson & Matt Steiss.

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

pacesetter officers named for '08 - '09

The Pacesetter officer tryouts were held on Thursday May 22nd. The girls were required to present to the team and a panel of 3 judges a self choreographed solo routine and a group dance taught by senior officers Emma Clarke and Caren Mandelbaum. Also required of the girls were a formal interview and a showing of their traditional kick routine, “Deep in the Heart of Texas”. Another aspect of this tryout dealt with creativity. As such, the girls were required to create a note book about themselves displaying a personal resume, pictures, a series of leadership and interview questions and answers, in addition to portraying ideas for Revue and Pep Rally routines, complete with costume designs and music. The first part of the tryouts started on Thursday morning at 7:30am by presenting to the team. The second part took place on the same day after school for the panel of judges and concluded at 7:30pm. The results were announced on Friday May 23rd after school via a letter distributed by the assistant principal, Ms. Eisenmann, followed by a small ceremony at the dance studio.

The Pacesetter organization is proud to announce the new 2008-2009 officer line as follows:

Captain: Nadia Bahramnejad

1st Lieutenant: Hayley Shelton

Junior Lieutenant: Hannah McGary

Junior Lieutenant: Jennifer Montgomery

Junior Lieutenant: Paige Waterman

Junior Lieutenant: Ashley Williams

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, beginning at 8:00 am, the senior class would be very grateful. We need help decorating for the senior graduation party.

Please contact Tonia Lyle if you can help. Thank you!

senior events

Sunday, June 1, 2:00pm – Senior Celebration

· Motivational ceremony for seniors and their families

· Held in the auditorium

· Students wear caps, gowns, and other regalia

· Reception afterwards in cafeteria and foyers around cafeteria

· Photo ops are set up in the cafeteria for your graduate

Saturday, June 7 – Graduation

· 4:00pm at the Garland Special Events Center

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 and will need to be paid by CASH ONLY - no checks accepted at the door.

varsity cheerleading announce '08-'09 varsity cheerleader captains:

Michelle Miller, Peyton Shea and Taylor Thompson. Congratulations and Good Luck to a great year!!!

stampede news

Stampede ends a fabulous first year, led by sponsors Caroline Vanderslice and Steven Anthony and Team Reps, Karen McCleskey and Cindy Hartley. Their final performances were at Richardson Wildflower Festival and the Dedication of the Legacy Walkway.

Seniors '09 Yearbook Portraits – Summer Schedule

Seniors (Class of 2009), PLEASE take advantage of convenient summer opportunities offered by our school photographer, Don Painter Photography, to have your senior portrait made for the yearbook. In addition to studio sittings, they will be taking pictures at Pearce on June 23 and 24, July 25 and August 6 beginning at 9 a.m. in the foyer of the big gym. If you do not have your portrait made during the summer either at school or at the Don Painter studio, you MUST have it made at school on Thursday, August 28.

You will receive additional information by mail about pricing, etc. PLEASE OPEN ALL YOUR MAIL, AND PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO INFORMATION ABOUT DON PAINTER PHOTOGRAPHY!

Will Your Child’s Picture be in the Yearbook?

An Important Word About DIRECTORY INFORMATION

Parents, when completing the DIRECTORY INFORMATION card you receive in your child’s registration packet, please read the instructions carefully! Failing to check the boxes accurately can result in your child’s exclusion from a variety of school activities and services. In order for your child’s name and photo to appear in the directory section of the yearbook, you MUST release his name, photograph and grade level for RISD School Sponsored Purposes. Every year we have broken-hearted students and disappointed parents who did not realize that by failing to turn in a Directory Information card, or by failing to complete it accurately, they were being excluded from the portrait section of the yearbook – don’t be among them!

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

scholarship recipients announced

The 2008 recipients of the Cathy Scheurer PTA Memorial Scholarships are Lauren Morzak and Taylor Knight. May you find success in all your future endeavors. Congratulations!

RECORD YOUR VOLUNTEER HOURS NOW

Our school will 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 dfleschler@swbell.net 972-931-3090

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.

senior breakfasts scheduled

NORTHRICH ELEMENTARY

The Senior Breakfast Reunion will be Thursday May 29th at 8am in the Northrich Library. Mrs. Gant and all your teachers have been invited! Parents are welcome. Come for the fun surprises!

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!

Coming UP

(NOTE - SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

DATE	EVENT/ACTIVITY
Sat June 7	Graduation, 4:00 pm, Garland Special Events Center
Thurs June 19	Jesus Christ Superstar, 7:30 pm, Auditorium
Fri June 20	Jesus Christ Superstar, 7:30 pm, Auditorium
Sat June 21	Jesus Christ Superstar, 7:30 pm, Auditorium
Sun June 22	Jesus Christ Superstar, 2:00 pm, Auditorium

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