senior news

Homecoming

We have lots of work to do to carry on the tradition of making our Senior Hall for Homecoming AWESOME!!! Come help us out any day this week after school and next week when we have no school on Monday and Tuesday!! The location is at Lookout and Campbell, and we are there working every day!! See one of your class officers for hours and details, or come by Mrs. Lewis' room, A209. Your class officers are Sam Schweikert, Morgan Myer, Tyler Miller, and Dave Escamilla. Come help us in the next 10 days get ready for Homecoming, and come the night of October 11 to DECORATE THE SENIOR HALL!!

Senior Parents Meeting

Thank you to all the parents who came Wednesday night to our annual Senior Parents meeting. We're are looking forward to an exciting year with your students, and we appreciate all those who volunteered to help out at the various events. No doubt, we will be in communication with you soon about our planned activities. Please keep in touch if you have any concerns or questions.

Beverly Vance

Debi Lewis

Sandra Hooper

If you missed the meeting, visit the Senior Page in this newsletter for a recap.

Senior Yearbook Portrait Deadline Approaches

Seniors, if you have not had your senior yearbook portrait made by Prestige Portraits, you must do so by Monday, October 8, at their studio, or plan to have your portrait made at school on Thursday, October 11, between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Studio hours are noon until 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, noon until 5 p.m. on Friday, and 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday. You do not have to make an appointment for a yearbook-only portrait -- walk-ins are accepted. The studio is closed on Sundays and Mondays, HOWEVER, THE STUDIO WILL BE OPEN ON FAIR DAY, MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, FROM 10 A.M. UNTIL 4 P.M. FOR SENIOR PORTRAITS ONLY. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED – NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY. If you want to take advantage of other studio services, such as multiple poses and changes of attire, however, you must make an appointment. Phone the studio at (972) 758-4423. If you have had your portrait made, but have not selected a pose for the yearbook, you must do so by October 1 or the studio will select a pose for you. Follow the instructions that came with your proofs, or call the studio to make your selection.

‘Senior Salutes’ Yearbook Ads

It’s time to be planning your yearbook tribute for your senior son or daughter! Look for information flyers and order forms to be mailed to parents of seniors in a week or two. You can also view this information at Yearbook Central: http://www.risd.org/schools/phs/yearbook/srads.htm or pick up a copy in the senior office. Senior Salutes cost from $40 for a 1/9-page ad to $270 for a full page − the same price as last year, even though this year’s ads will run in FULL COLOR. The deadline for submitting a Senior Salute order is November 9.

HAVE YOU "HERD"????

The Mustang Stampede will secretly deliver a herd of 10 red mustangs to trample your friends and neighbors’ yards in the Pearce attendance area for 48 hours,Sunday through Thursday, through October 11--an extended time due to popular demand! Special request dates will be honored upon availability.

For as little as $20 you can spread Pearce Pride and show our community who has the best school spirit in the district! Consider a YARD STAMPEDE for homecoming invitations, birthdays, anniversaries and other occasions. Special student discount for Homecoming! Visit our website at www.ourgroupsonline.com/phsmustangstampede or pick up a form in Ms. Vanderslice's room, B104, to order your YARD STAMPEDE today!

Cheer clinic a success!!

Wow! A record number of K-6th grade girls participated in this year's Cheer Clinic sponsored by the Varsity Cheerleaders with help from the JV and Freshman squads. The JJ Pearce Cheer Clinic participants (grades K-6th) will perform what they learned at the annual Pearce Cheer Clinic Fundraiser. Their performance will be held on Oct. 5th at 7:12 p.m. on the football field at the Mustang/Eagle Stadium right before kick-off against Pearce and W. Mesquite. Come watch and support these "mini cheerleaders"

deadline for freshman homecoming activities extended

Don't miss out on the Freshman Homecoming festivities. All Pearce Freshmen are welcome with or without a date. Deadline for all forms has been extended to Wednesday, October 3rd at 4:00 PM. Tables will be outside the cafeteria at lunch on Monday and Tuesday for Freshmen to drop off forms and money. Forms will also be available at the tables.

Join in the Homecoming festivities at your own Friday night rollerskating party after the Homecoming game as well as a catered Italina dinner before the dance on Saturday. We even have our own Homecoming t-shirts!

Friday night after party from 10:30 PM -12:30 AM SHARP at Thunderbird Skating Rink. Cost is $10.

Dinner before the Dance held at Pearce at 8:00 PM. Cost is $15.00.

Freshmen Homecoming T-shirts available by pre-order only for $15.00.

We need parent volunteers and would love your help. Please contact Beth Siegel at 214/682-6364.

Have you ordered your yearbook?

The Journalism Department is currently accepting orders for Pearce’s first-ever FULL COLOR yearbook. The yearbook is priced at $65 until Winter Break, when the price will increase to $70. You can view and print an order form at: http://www.risd.org/schools/phs/yearbook/2005ordr.htm or pick one up in the Journalism Lab, C219.

pacesetters teams

pacesetter teams

The Pacesetters have been busy this month with tryouts for the election of their internal teams. Teams and their members for the year are:

An Elite Jazz Company within the Pacesetter Organization is the Dance Team. New members are selected each year by a panel of three judges. Tryouts consist of one solo and one group routine. The Dance Team makes special appearances at Pep Rallys, Dance competitions and Spring Revue show. This year's members are: Nadia Bahramnejad, Emma Clarke, Meghan Doman, Caren Mandelbaum, Hannah McGary, Jennifer Montgomery, Rachel Moss, Hayley Shelton, Paige WAterman, Rachel Whitaker, and Ashley Williams.

An elite kick company within the Pacesetter organization is the Express Kick Line. The same selections process applies and the Express Kick Line makes special appearances at the Kick-Off Cookout, Dance competitions, and Spring Revue. This year's members are: Loren Acker, Nadia Bahramnejad, Shelby Baker, Claire Chambers, Emma Clarke, Shea Geyer, Sarah Jenson, Caren Mandelbaum, Jennifer Montgomery, Rachel Moss, Perry Schaffer, Hayley Shelton, Becky Simmons, Kathryn Sojoweij, Angie Steindorf, Aly Ufer, Paige Waterman and Adrienne Wooten.

The Social Committee plans socials, sister activities, volunteer opportunities, birthday celebrations, team building and motivational activities. The committee is selected each year by team vote. This year's Social Committee is Mia DaMommio, Shea Geyer, Meredith Otte, Lauren Reavis, Perry Schaffer and Aly Ufer.

The Pearce PTA, along with the National PTA, believes all children deserve a quality arts education and encourage students to pursue artistic expression through participation in its annual arts Reflections Program. The program offers students the opportunity to create works of art for fun, recognition and an opportunity for a culturally rich education.

Visual Arts (which includes art forms such as drawing, painting, print making, and collage).

Entry forms will be available in the Pearce library and from several teachers involved in the appropriate categories listed above.

Deadline for ALL entries is Monday, October 29, 2007. All entries MUST follow the guidelines and rules as outlined in the entry form. An entry form must be submitted with any entries in order for them to be judged. Winners will be announced in the first weeks of November. Good luck and be creative!

Simply go to the PTA website at www.jjpearcepta.org and click on 'Volunteer Hours' 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 fundraisers such as the Mum Store or any Booster Club or 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. Remember, the NUMBER of hours is much more important than a detailed description of the volunteer activity! If you have already signed in at the Mum Store or at another event, those hours have already been submitted and should not be duplicated. Thank you for supporting JJ Pearce!

The PHS PTA helps improve the education of our students by providing support to PHS students, faculty and staff. Join PTA to help students on this important journey to adulthood. PTA welcomes parents, teachers, school friends, grandparents, neighbors and students as members.

If you haven’t already joined, it is not too late. Pick up a form at the front kiosk or contact Kimberly Kimmell and join now!

When: October 25, 2007 Time: 7 p.m. Where: Administration Building Auditorium
400 S. Greenville Ave Richardson, TX 75098 This program is open to the public.
Description of the program: Participants will learn about Cheese Heroin and other drugs. Signs and Symptoms as well as where students hide drugs will also be discussed. This is an adult only presentation.
The program is co-sponsored by the RISD Student Assistance Programs and the RISD Council of PTAs

We’ll be collecting books for the RISD Council of PTA’s Used Book Fair to be held Feb. 7-10 at Valley View Mall next semester. Please hold on to any book that you want to donate, children’s, teens and adults! - we’ll start collecting in January. Any questions please contact Lisa Coyle or Donna Leibow.

Pearce's own Officer Orton will have a new column in the coming weekly Enewsletters. You may submit your questions regarding teenagers and the law each week by sending an email to PearceNews. Officer Orton will answer questions ranging from curfews to truancy to drugs and alcohol.

In 10^th Annual Tournament, Golfers Play for the People - Billye Meyer Classic to Draw Big Field of Players

In a world filled with prosperity, there is poverty. In a city filled with promise, there is need. So to help fight that poverty and fulfill those needs, golfers will tee up for the 10^th Annual Billye Meyer Golf Classic and Marathon, Friday, October 5^th. The one-day event benefits needy individuals and families served by the NETWORK of Community Ministries in Richardson.

The annual event, named for the late community volunteer, will be held at Sherrill Park Golf Course in Richardson. Players will enjoy a full day of golfing fun, including green fees, cart, lunch, dinner, great prizes, tips from pros, putting contest and much more. The “shotgun start” is at 1 p.m. With prior pledges from friends, Marathon golfers will play as many par 3 holes as possible for free from 8 a.m. to Noon. The cost to enter the tournament is $165/individual or $600/foursome.

Golfers, corporate sponsors and individual donors are invited to participate! Sign up or get more information at www.thenetwork.org. Or contact tournament Executive Director Terry Crist at 972-965-5069 or 972-231-3693.

The NETWORK of Community Ministries is a 21-year old non-profit organization serving individuals and families in need living within the Richardson Independent School District. NETWORK provides short term assistance with food, clothing, limited financial assistance for rent, utilities, child care, prescriptions, bus tickets, gasoline, medical and counseling, plus night school and summer school tuition. NETWORK offers services through its Children’s and Adolescent’s Clinic, Trinity Wellness Clinic, The Seniors’ Net and the food pantry. NETWORK is located at 741 S. Sherman, Richardson, TX 75081.

NETWORK: Caring, Coaching and Empowering Our Neighbors in Need as They Seek to Improve Their Lives.

Brentfield Elementary is having their 1st ever golf tournament, Tuesday, November 6th at Canyon Creek Country Club. Click here for tournament information and registration.

Cottonwood Park October 6 & 7 9:00 am until 6:00 pm
For the past 39 years, Cottonwood Art Festival has been a popular Texas attraction and one of our nation's premier festivals.
It draws over 240 local, regional, and national artists, as well as local and regional bands performing the best in rock, country, jazz, blues, swing, and folk. Make plans to join the fun!

Dallas Performing & Visual Arts College fair this week!

senior news

Senior Yearbook Portrait Deadline Approaches

‘Senior Salutes’ Yearbook Ads

Have you ordered your yearbook?