This Week at Pearce - November 12 - November 18

academic news

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

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building the pearce legacy brick by brick

On November 8, 2007 the Pearce Athletic Booster Club and the Legacy Brick Steering Committee kicked off the PABC Legacy Brick Campaign.  This campaign is "Building the Pearce Legacy Brick by Brick" and will create a new showplace at Pearce outside the school entrance to the Gymnasium composed of engraved bricks commemorating students, alumni, faculty and community leaders.  Funds from the Legacy Brick Campaign will not only create this showplace but will also be used for some exciting new beautification and branding projects at Pearce benefiting all students.  You will not want to miss this opportunity to be among the first bricks to be laid.  

You choose what your brick will say and what logos are used among many choices.  Click Here to view logo choices. Forms are available at the Pearce Information Desk or Click Here to download the form.  Your brick number will be assigned by when your order is received.  In other words, the earlier it is received, the lower brick number you will get! 

Bricks cost $50 and payment must be made by cash or check when the order is placed.  Since many of you will want to order multiple bricks, remember that you must fill out an order form for each brick ordered.  Bricks make a great holiday, birthday, graduation, coach or teacher gift.  Forms may also be turned in at the Information Desk. 

For further information please contact Sally Field at (972) 387-1914.

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boys basketball news

BASKETBALL SEASON IS HERE!!!

The Mustangs have been battling hard all summer playing tournaments and pre-season warm-up games. Boys Basketball officially kicks off their season Tuesday, Nov. 13 at Garland Lakeview. 5:30 and 6:00 for Freshman. JV start time is 4:30 and Varsity tips off at 7:30.  Come get a look at your 2007-2008 Boys Basketball Squad before they head to Houston for the Texas Invitational Tournament. Next up - AT Mesquite Horn with a day change to Monday, Nov. 19 6:00/7:30.

 

new basketball spirit squad

JJ Pearce Baseball has the Diamond Darlings.  JJ Pearce Football started the Sideline Sweethearts this season.  Now it’s time for the brand new JJ Pearce Boys Basketball spirit squad….HARDWOOD HONEYS!!!

The Hardwood Honeys will be a spirit squad made up of Senior and Junior girls who will support the JJP Varsity Boys Basketball team and players during the season. (*This is not a school-sponsored group*)

Interested Senior and Junior girls should email name, grade, home phone, cell phone and email to Cristina Sellers by November 20, 2007.  We will have an information meeting after Thanksgiving for those selected. Click Here for application form.

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varsity football makes the playoffs!!

With a win Friday night over Mesquite Poteet, the Mustangs advance to the playoffs. They will play McKinney Boyd this Friday night at 7:30 pm at Standridge Stadium, 1330 W. Valwood Parkway, in Carrollton. We are the visiting team. Click on this link for directions. http://www.hsgametime.com/dfw/schoolextra.htm?propertyId=dfw&schoolId=941&page=stadium

Playoff t-shirts will be available Tuesday thru Friday during lunch at the Mustang Stall for $10.00.  Get your t-shirt early, as we have a limited supply, and there will be no reorders!  Tickets to the playoff game will be available beginning on Wednesday thru Friday during lunches. The prices are $5 for students and $7 for Adults.

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JV Football season ends

Junior Varsity Football ended a very successful season at home last week with a win against Mesquite Poteet. The football team declared the evening "Cheerleader Appreciation Night". Congratulations JV Football and JV Cheerleaders.

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Girls Golf ends fall season

The Mustang Girls Golf team closed the curtain on their 2007 Fall Varsity Tournament season Monday at Twin Creek Golf Club in Allen.

Senior Captain Meredith Trubitt was the low Mustang Medalist in the Allen Girls Invitational.  Senior Chelsea MacHendrie posted the 2^nd low Mustang score. 

Playing in the one day tournament were Senior Captain Heather Elkin, Senior Jennifer Souders, Sophomores Haley Junek and Mackenzie Staples and Freshman Emily Breland.

Congratulations on a great tournament.

Playing in the fall for the Mustangs Girls Golf Team were Seniors Trubitt, MacHendrie, Elkin, Souders, Carolyn Wagnon, Sophomores Junek, Staples, Shannon Sweeney, Lauren Heymann, Caitlan Davis, and Freshmen Breland, Jordan Owens, Emma Hernon, Heather Tramell, and Noa Waks.

 

                Jennifer Sounders out of sand trap                                                   Team Meeting

Team at Allen

The Mustangs will begin the Spring District Season in February.

Visit the girls golf team on their web page, http://www.richardson.k12.tx.us/schools/phs/athlet/ggolf/index.htm

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pearce students play hockey       

The Richardson Rampage Ice Hockey Varsity and Junior Varsity teams are off to a fantastic start in the AT&T Metroplex High School Hockey League. Both teams are undefeated and ready for more hockey! Players on Varsity from Pearce include; Tyler Barrett, Steven Duchin, Jonathan Fenton, Reed Moore, Nick Sellers, and Michael Spanos, Players on Junior Varsity include: Trent Hendricks, Joel Mash  and Will Seger.

Show your support for these Pearce players and their teammates. Come cheer on our Richardson Rampage Ice Hockey Teams! It's fast action and and great fun!  

 

Upcoming Varsity Ice Hockey Schedule:

November 15 - 9:30p Varsity vs Garland @ Plano
November 20 - 6:30p Varsity vs McKinney  @ Frisco

November 29 - 9:30p Varsity vs Bishop Lynch @Plano

December 6 - 6:30p Varsity vs Rockwall @Plano
December 13 - 6:30p Varsity vs Plano West @Plano

December 20 - 6:30p Varsity vs The Colony @ Farmers Branch

 

Upcoming Junior Varsity Ice Hockey Schedule:

November 18 - 6:45p JV vs Allen @ Frisco

November 25 - 5:15p JV vs Garland @ Plano

December 2 - 5:15p JV vs Garland @ Plano

December 9 - 6:30p JV vs St Marks @ Plano

December 16 - 8:15p JV vs McKinney @ Frisco

 

Plano location is at the Dr. Pepper Star Center in Plano located just west of Coit on Plano Parkway. Frisco Dr. Pepper Star Center is located at the Dallas North Tollway and Gaylord Pkwy. Farmers Branch Dr. Pepper Star Center is located at 35W and Valley View Lane. See you at the game!

 

Visit our website at www.richardsonhockey.org for detail on schedules, standings, players bios and more!

Go Rampage.....Winning with Teamwork!

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GIRLS SOCCER TRYOUTS coming up  

Monday, Nov. 26^th – Thursday, Nov. 29^th

Location: Pearce B Field

Time:  3:30 (or after 7^th period)- 5:00

Please wear shin guards.

Questions:  Contact Oscar Borgarello or Robyn Dearmond.

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Wrestling will get you in the best shape of your life! 

While practices have begun and the first dual against Wylie is November 15^th, you can still join.  Wrestling practices during 7^th period or you can join practice at 4:10. 

 

The Parent Meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 14^th at 6:15 in the Corral (off Senior Way).  Parents, it is vital that you attend; Coach Hazlewood has valuable information to share!  Wrestlers may also attend.   Please bring with you the completed forms from the information package (contact information as well as yard sign or button forms, if you are interested).  Extra information packages are available from Coach Hazlewood, or I will have extra forms available on Wednesday night.  Also, please bring your checkbook to pay for Mustang Wrestling polo shirts.

 

Please visit our new website via the link http://www.pearcewrestling.org/ or you can access it via the PABC site.  If you would like to be added to our email distribution, please email Karen Brown, Team Rep (heykb@aol.com).  Emails come both directly from Coach Hazlewood and myself, which is really great if your wrestler forgets to share information with you!

 

Here’s the schedule for our duals/meets before Winter Break; the remainder of the schedule is available on the website.

2007 – 2008  PEARCE WRESTLING

DAY    DATE                        EVENT                                              SITE                           TIME

 

Thurs   11/15                Dual vs. Wylie                                    Wylie HS                    6 pm

Sat       11/17               Tri – BHS, B.Dunne                            Pearce HS                  9 am

Wed    11/28               Dual vs. Midlothian(Mid v. Wake –girls)  Pearce HS                  6 pm

Fri        11/30               RHS Round-Up Quad/Tourn                 RHS                           1 pm

Sat       12/1                 RHS Round-Up Tourn                         RHS                            9 am

Fr/Sat  12/7-8              Tri-State Tournament                           Lake Highlands HS       TBA

Sat       12/15               6 way-LH,RHS,BHS,Wylie, Ar.Hts       Lake Highlands HS       9 am

Thurs  12/20               Dual vs. Qu. Ford (Senior night)             Pearce HS                   6:30    

 

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TALENT SHOW AUDITIONS this week

 Auditions will be Tuesday, November 13. The All School Talent Show is Thursday, November 29!!!

 

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ATTENTION SENIOR GIRLS PROGRESSIVE DINNER SIGN-UP MEETING this week

NOVEMBER 15, 6:00 p.m., PEARCE LIBRARY

Each girl and one parent must attend the meeting together!  $40 per couple. Get together your groups of a maximum of 6 couples per group!! Progressive Dinner is December 1!! This is always a fun event and it is a fund-raiser for YOUR prom!!!

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Pacesetter Tryout information

Tryouts for the 2008-2009 Pacesetter Drill Team are around the corner.  If your child is currently a freshman, sophomore, or junior and is interested in becoming a part of this talented, fun, rewarding, and disciplined organization, please see the information below. 

Mandatory Parent/Hopeful Tryout Meeting Monday, December 3 from 7:00-8:00pm in the PHS Corral

Tryout Workshops Monday, December 10-Wedensday, December 12 from 4:30-6:30pm in the PHS Corral

Tryouts Thursday, December 13 beginning at 4:30pm in the PHS Dance Studio

 

All students must complete and submit the following in order to participate in the tryout workshops and tryouts:

Click Here to download Current physical form (dated December 2006 or later) and JJPHS Emergency Medical Release form
You must also bring a copy of 2007 2nd Six Weeks report card

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mustang stampede news

A STAMPEDE OF THANKS from the Pearce Athletic Booster Club and Mustang Stampede to the JJP community for supporting Reliable Chevrolet's "Toss for 10 Mustangs Win" Nerf Football Contest November 2. Through your generous support the event raised close to $1,000 in ticket sales and contributions. 

Congratulations to Bill Silverman, Michael Koval, BJ Miller, Kevin Burnham, and Steve Fleming whose names were drawn to participate in the halftime contest.  Each of the 5 lucky contestants had one try to toss a nerf football 35 yards into an open window of a new Reliable Chevrolet Tahoe--with hopes of hitting the target and winning 5,000 in cash for themselves, and another $5, 000 for Pearce organizations.  While no one hit the target, we appreciated their enthusiastic participation!

              Kelly Wolkenstein and Luci Lu  proudly promote                     Bo Brown watches as Senior Michael Koval throws for $10,000

                   contest sponsor Reliable Chevrolet

The Mustang Stampede poses in front of the WFAA Channel 8 Studios where they were

featured live during Friday night's evening news while dancing for patrons attending the

Texas Stampede Rodeo at the American Airlines Center. 

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club news

All students' interested in signing up for the Pearce Chess tournament need to sign up with Mr. McKee in room D-207. Last chance to sign-up will be Monday, Nov.12. The First 32 students will make the cut. First round matches will be played after school and on Saturday afternoon depending on your schedule. Who will win this school wide tournament? All students are encouraged to sign-up. Contact Mr. McKee Today

 

Pearce Habitat for Humanity is having its 3rd official meeting on Thursday, November 15th, in room D109. You can come before or after school at 8:15 or4:15, and we are electing officers so don't miss out!

 

The Environmental Club will be having a meeting after school on Wednesday, November 14. Make sure to bring your ideas as project goals and committees will be set. Bring your T-Shirt ideas for votes.

 

This week is National Geography Awareness Week. Visit the A hallways to take a look at the posters made by geography students celebrating this annual event.

 

There is an AVID officer's meeting Tuesday November 13 in room A125.

 

Attention members of the Latinas Ladies Club: We will be having a meeting this Wednesday, November 14, after school in the cafeteria. Transportation will be provided. If you have any questions please see the sponsors: Mrs. Torres, Ms. Lundquist, or Ms. Stovall.

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2008 graduates casino party information

Last Week for Early Payment Bonus Chips

On the night of graduation, the parents of graduating seniors have traditionally hosted and chaperoned an alcohol and drug free event.  Our hope is to discourage drinking and driving and to encourage our graduates to get together one last time for an evening of fun and games. The party will be held the night of graduation June 7, 2008 from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. at the Summit Ballroom in Plano. There will be mock casino games, prizes for every ticket holder, bingo, a DJ and dancing, a mechanical bull, door prizes, food, and many other exciting activities...  The party is for Pearce seniors only.  It is not a date affair and dress will be casual.  Each family is asked to help underwrite this party with a $30 contribution.  Purchase your ticket early and save some $$$$.

We have instituted an early payment system that will allow your senior to receive extra casino chips.  These chips are exchanged at the party for a chance to win a number of fabulous gifts.  By receiving these funds early, it allows the committee more time to purchase gifts and add activities.

Early Payment before November 15 =$95.00 + 10,000 bonus chips

Payment from 11/16-3/15 = $105.00 + 5,000 bonus chips

Payment at the door = $115.00

2008 Casino Party Chairpersons

Marilyn Hall                                       Kathy Bertrand                                     Lisa Miller

972- 818  3379                                  972- 931  6075                                      972- 235 7070

Make your check payable to “PHS Graduation Party Fund” and mail to:

Helene Winer, 7882 La Cabeza, Dallas, Texas  75248             

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yearbook information

Underclass Yearbook Picture Retakes — Last Call

The final opportunity to have retakes made for 9^th–11^th grade yearbook portraits is Friday, November 16, during lunches in the foyer of the Big Gym.  Don’t miss this chance to have your picture retaken if you were not satisfied with the original. Bring a change of clothes if necessary. We want everyone to look their best for the yearbook!

 

Have You Ordered Your Yearbook?

The deadline for ordering your yearbook at the current low price of $65 is December 21. You can download an order form at http://www.risd.org/schools/phs/yearbook/index.htm and mail your order or turn it in to C219.

 

Final Installments Due December 1

If you elected to pay for your yearbook in installments, don't forget that the final payment is due no later than December 1. If full payment is not received by December 1, your order will be cancelled and your deposit forfeited. If you did not receive an invoice for your remainder, please call us at (469) 593-5047.

 

Verify Your Yearbook Info

Yearbook Central (see the link on the Pearce home page) is the place to visit periodically to verify that your yearbook order and yearbook picture have been received, to verify the spelling of your name, and more. This information is updated every few weeks, so visit often.

 

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PEARCE PTA News