This Week at Pearce - october 29 - November 4

DATE	EVENT/ACTIVITY
Mon Oct 29	Touchdown Club, 6:00 pm, Library Varsity Football Parent Mtg., 7:00 pm, Cafeteria Excellence in Education, Mane Event, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm, Corral
Tues Oct 30	Read It Day! Varsity Volleyball Playoff Game vs. Paris North Lamar, 7:00 pm, Royce City HS Band Showcase, 7:00 pm, E/M Stadium
Wed Oct 31	Halloween
Thurs Nov 1	Freshman Football vs. Rockwall Heath, White 5:30 pm, Blue 7:00, B Field JV Football vs. Rockwall Heath, 6:00 pm, Wilkerson/Sanders Stadium Forte Concert, 7:30 pm, Auditorium
Fri Nov 2	Pep Rally, 9:05 am, Gym Freshman Class Officer Elections, during lunches, outside cafeteria Varsity Football vs. Rockwall Heath, 7:30 pm, E/M Stadium Corral Party after game until 11:30pm
Sat Nov 3	Elementary Basketball Clinic, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Gym Forte Concert, 7:30 pm, Auditorium Daylight Savings Time - Fall Back 1 Hour

2007-2008 RISD CALENDAR Click here

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last chance to Attend a Pearce Excellence In Education Mane Event Party

Learn how the Fund impacts learning for all students. Come to the Corral on Monday, Oct. 29 at 7:30 pm.

Be an academic booster and insure that J.J. Pearce remains academically outstanding

J.J. Pearce Facts Round- up:

J.J. Pearce High School is one of only a few Recognized High Schools in Dallas / Fort Worth

J.J. Pearce High School was named an Honor Roll school by the Texas Business and Education Coalition in 2007

J.J. Pearce was listed in the top 10% of public high schools in Dallas/ Fort Worth by D Magazine 2007

J.J. Pearce Excellence in Education Fund has raised and distributed over $350,000

counselors' corner

Did you know?

New this year at Cornell University, applicants have the option of applying for admission to more than one college. Contact Cornell University for more information at admissions.cornell.edu

Parents of Seniors: Important Graduation Information

This year the graduation regalia will have a new addition. All students will be wearing a Pearce Mustang bright red stole with their graduation gowns. Balfour has included this item in the cap & gown package, but if your child is borrowing a cap & gown from an older sibling or other past graduate, you will want to purchase the new red stole and, of course, the 2008 tassel for their cap from Balfour. If your student did not order these items from Balfour on one of the 3 days that they were here in the Corral, you may contact them at 972-495-2440.

mock trial team

The Mock Trial Team has been busy at work on this years problem.  The first round of competition will begin in late January with

State competition in March. The team will meet twice a week to prepare for competition.  The officers for this year are Rachel Fox

and Eric Kawalsky, co-captains;Cara Fisher, secretary; Ian Campbell, treasurer; and Jessica Junek, historian.

Officers: Jessica Junek, Eric Kawalsky, Rachel Fox, Kara Fisher, Ian Campbell

Returning members: Haley Junek, Eric Kawalsky, Rachel Fox, Kara Fisher, Catherine Bartlebaugh

Seniors: Jessica Junek, Harry Liu, Eric Kawalsky, Brad Kent, Rachel Fox, Ian Campbell, Kara Fisher

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

quick links - Pearce Band Pearce Choir Pearce Orchestra Pearce Theater

breaking news - MUSTANG BAND ADVANCES TO STATE UIL MARCHING COMPETITION!!!

Way to go Mighty Mustang Band! For the first time in 20 years, the MMB is headed to the UIL State Marching Competition. The MMB was one of two bands selected at the UIL 4A Area marching competition to advance to the State Competition. They will compete at the Alamodome in San Antonio on Tuesday, November 6^th for the top 4A marching band in the state.!

Their dedication and hard work has certainly paid off and is evidenced by the number of compliments that have been received from parents, fans, and competitors alike. Congratulations MMB on your successes and for making Pearce proud and thanks to the Mustang fans for all of their support.

band showcase this tuesday

On Tuesday, October 30, RISD will be presenting a Band Showcase of the district’s high school marching band productions. On that evening, each of the four RISD high schools will be performing their contest show for the public at Mustang-Eagle stadium. The exact times are still being determined, but as only four bands will be performing, the event should not last longer than about one hour. This will be an excellent opportunity for parents to see our entire show right before the state marching contest. In addition, you can help support all of the band programs in RISD by cheering on the other schools.

BAND AUCTION DATE CHANGED TO SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23^rd!

With all of the excitement from the Mustang Football and Band successes this fall, the Mighty Mustang Band Auction date has been changed from Saturday, November 17^th to Saturday, February 23^rd. Mark you calendars and plan to come and check out all of the exciting silent and live auction items.

Texas blue by forte

Forte’ invites you to a very special show: “Texas Blue” filled with the music of Texas artists, the “blues,” and songs about the color blue. There is dancing choreographed by our own Kim Quirk, a performance by a “surprise” soloist that football fans won’t want to miss, solos, duets, and trios by our talented Pearce students, and a performance by the Mustang Stampede. There is something for everyone here! So come Thursday Nov 1 and Saturday Nov 3 at 7:30 PM for a real treat!

Tickets are $5 for general admission and $8 for reserved seating. Advance sales are available by using the form on www.pearcechoir.com, and the box office will be open Wednesday and Thursday during lunch hours (11:15 to 1:15). Tickets are available on the nights of the performance beginning at 6:30PM.

d don't forget to buy your poinsettias

All of the choirs are selling seasonal poinsettias, wreaths, and greenery for delivery in early December and preparing for our Fall Concert on November 12^th.

$1.00 Candy Bars & Coffee are being sold now for the Pearce Orchestra!

Candy Bars are being sold now by the Orchestra students to raise money the Spring Trip Competition in San Antonio. In addition, Coffee & Hot Chocolate are available every morning outside the Orchestra room from 8:00am - 8:55am. We appreciate all your support!

auditions for miss saigon begin next week

The auditions for this year's big winter musical Miss Saigon will be held next week. On November 5th, (yes, we know there is no school) singing auditions will be held in the choir room. Students should plan to sing something from a musical. If they are familiar with the music from Miss Saigon and want to sing a song from the show, they should see Mrs.. Shaw for music. The auditions will begin at 4:00PM and students are free to leave once they have sung.

On Tuesday, dance auditions will begin in the auditorium. For boys movement will be fairly simple. Dance in minimal in this show for the boys. For girls wishing to be dancers, they will need to come prepared to learn a simple dance and then perform.

On Wednesday, call backs will begin at 6:00 PM. The cast will be posted on Thursday and rehearsals will begin the next week. Production dates are Jan.31- Feb. 12th.

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 - new Volleyball Wrestling - new

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.

Athletic booster club news

The Spirit Wear store will be open for business every Friday during lunch. It is located in the Mustang Stall directly across from the Freshman/Sophomore Cafeteria. We will also be selling at all of the Home Football games! For questions or information, please contact Lisa Albert or Tricia Gold

boys basketball to host clinic this week

The Pearce Boys Basketball Team will host their annual fall clinic on November 3 from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. The clinic is for grades 1-6 and the cost to attend is $35. Contact Kathy Shoope for registration and information.

Girls Golf

Congratulations to the Varsity Mustang Girls Golf Team on a great tournament at the Shores Country Club in Rockwall on Tuesday October 23^rd. Posting the low scores for the Mustangs were Senior Chelsea MacHendrie and Sophomore Haley Junek. Playing in the tournament also were Seniors Heather Elkin, Meredith Trubitt, and Sophomore Mackenzie Staples.

The Varsity Team travels to Rowlett Tuesday October 30^th for the Waterview Golf Course Girls’ Invitational.

Scheduled to play at Waterview are Seniors Meredith Trubitt, Chelsea MacHendrie, Heather Elkin, Sophomore Haley Junek, and Freshmen Emily Breland, Emma Hernon, and Heather Tramell.

Mackenzie Staples Haley Junek

Chelsea MacHendrie

Please visit the Mustang Girls Golf Team at their website: http://www.richardson.k12.tx.us/schools/phs/athlet/ggolf/index.htm

Varsity Lady Mustangs win bi-district

The Lady Mustangs Volleyball team won Bi-District convincingly with a 3 game sweep of The Colony. The next match will take place on Tuesday, October 30th against Paris North Lamar. The match will be played at Royse City High School and begin at 7:00pm.
Directions per Mapquest from JJ Pearce are as follows:
Take Coit Road South to I-635. Go east on I-635 to I-30 exit 88 toward Texarkana. Go approximately 30 miles to exit 89 FM-2642. Turn left onto FM-2642. The high school's address is 700 S FM-2642.

Come out and cheer on your Mustangs!!

wrestling season gearing up

Mustang Wrestling is working hard in preparation for the 2007-2008 season. Wrestling practices during 7^th period or you can join practice at 4:10. Wrestling is not just for guys, ladies are welcome to join. Practices have already started, but anyone interested can still join or start wrestling after football season. We’ll be taking pictures either this week or next, so be sure and tell Coach Hazlewood if you’re interested so you don’t miss out on being in the media guide and on the poster, especially if you’re a senior or potential Varsity wrestler.

Please visit our new website via the link http://www.pearcewrestling.org/ or you can access it via the PABC site. We will be posting a lot of information in the next week or two as the season ramps up such as pictures, parent meeting, buttons, yard signs. We also communicate via email, so please email Karen Brown, Team Rep (heykb@aol.com) to ensure you’re on our distribution.

2007 - 2008 Schedule

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

Sat 1/12 Euless-Trinity Tournament Euless-Trinity HS TBA

Sat 1/19 Bishop Dunne Tourn. Bishop Dunne HS TBA

Wed 1/23 Dual vs. Richardson RHS 6:30

Sat 1/26 Wylie Tournament Wylie HS TBA

Sat 2/2 District Tournament RHS TBA

Fr/Sat 2/9-10 Regional Tournament Houston (Katy) TBA

Fr/Sat 2/23-24 State Tournament Austin-Delco Ctr TBA

student news and other organizations

(Cheerleading, pacesetters drill team,

stampede, student council, wranglers, etc.)

quick links - Cheerleaders Pacesetters - new 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

mustang stampede news

last week to order a mustang yard stampede

The Mustang Stampede—Pearce’s new Country and Western Performance Dance Team—will secretly deliver a herd of 10 red mustangs to trample your friends and neighbors’ yards in the Pearce attendance area for 48 hours.

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 birthdays, anniversaries, thank you messages, and other occasions.

Due to popular demand, orders will be filled through October 29. Other times available by request. 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!

IS THIS YOUR LUCKY WEEK TO WIN $10,000??????

rELIABLE CHEVROLET'S "TOSS FOR 10, mUSTANGS wIN" CONTEST DRAWING THIS WEEK!

TICKETS ON SALE FOR $1 DURING LUNCH wEDNESDAY, tHURSDAY, AND FRIDAY FROM THE MUSTANG STAMPEDE

DRAWING AT FOOTBALL GAME nOV. 2 WITH CONTEST AT HALF-TIME

Reliable Chevrolet and your Pearce Athletic Booster Club are teaming up to help the Mustangs win $10,000! How do you get some of the cash?????

Purchase a $1 chance ticket from the Mustang Stampede at Home Game Tailgate Parties or during lunch Oct. 31-Nov.2 at Pearce.
Be present at the Nov. 2 Senior Night Football Game against Rockwall Heath.
Be one of five lucky fans whose name will be drawn to participate in a football toss at halftime
Hit the target, and win!!!

Grand Prize: $10,000

$5,000 to the winner
$2,500 to the JJP organization of his/her choice
$2,500 to the PABC

28th Annual J.J. Pearce Pacesetter Bazaar

You are invited to the 28^th Annual Pearce Pacesetter Holiday Bazaar on November 10^th and 11th! The bazaar is a great tradition for many to begin their holiday shopping. Over 130 vendors will showcase jewelry, quilts, home accessories, holiday gifts, children’s items, yard decorations and many more unique items! You’ll also find delicious homemade goodies at the Pacesetter Pantry Bake Sale, all lovingly prepared by each Pacesetter family. Plan to have lunch or snacks at our Café featuring delicious food donated by local eateries that generously support our community and school! And don’t forget to buy your Sweepstakes tickets for $1 each or 6 for $5 for your chance to win one of hundreds of gift certificates and prizes donated by area restaurants, merchants, and Bazaar Vendors! Performances by area junior high and Pearce students will add to the holiday atmosphere. Each year we have thousands of shoppers come through our doors during the weekend of our bazaar. The Pacesetter Drill Team works hard to represent J.J. Pearce with loyalty and pride so please support this fun and exciting event! All are welcome and admission is FREE! Hours are Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. & Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Questions: Contact Susan Shelton at 972-699-3752.

get ready to audition for the all school talent show

IMPORTANT DATE CHANGE-"Mustang Night Live", our annual Talent Show here at Pearce, has been changed to November 29. Auditions will be November 13th in the Choir Room. Sign-ups for a specific audition time will be from November 6-Novemebr 9 in Room A209. So begin working on and planning your act for auditions!!! Your act must be fully prepared for the audition!!

senior news

‘Senior Salutes’ Yearbook Ads deadline next week

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.

2008 graduates casino party information

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

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

"I can make a difference by..." last week to enter!

Time to think outside the box! 2008 Reflections Program

The 2008 Reflections Program Theme is: "I can make a difference by..."

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.

Students are encouraged to create and submit works of art in:

Literature

Musical Composition

Photography

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

Dance Choreography

Film

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!

Please contact Julie Spanos or Amy Gutmann if you have any questions.

RECORD YOUR VOLUNTEER HOURS NOW!

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 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 972-735-0758 Diane Fleschler 972-931-3090

Don’t throw those books away!!!

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.

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.

ask officer orton

Pearce's own Officer Orton has a new column in the weekly Enews. 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.

This week's question comes from a parent regarding the unusually high number of alcohol related citations.

Dear Officer Orton,

Do you keep statistics on the MIC and MIP infractions at our school? These seem to be more prevalent than in years past. Can you explain why? Are the Richardson and Dallas Police Forces both involved? Maybe if parents knew how many violations we have had this year, they could talk to their kids about the risks involved. These include, but are not limited to: expulsion from team sports, activities, clubs, and serious health consequences such as alcohol poisoning and car accidents. Thank you for a job well done.

Dear Parent,

I do not have the statistics. I can tell you that since mid summer in Richardson, I am aware of three separate student gatherings where PHS students were issued citations off campus and two incidents on campus or at a school event. The total number of citations (during 4 months) issued is the most I've ever seen during the 14 years I've been at Pearce. I do not have the Dallas area (DPD) statistics.

The Student Assistant Team is Alive and Well

Today’s high school student faces many challenges. Academic, social, or emotional problems impair a student's ability to learn and reach his or her fullest personal potential. Break ups with friends or sweethearts, family difficulties, depression, divorce, alcohol, tobacco, and drugs, are a few examples that might block a student's success.

The Student Assistance Team (SAT) looks for ways to help students overcome academic and social problems that hinder their learning and success in school. This is accomplished by connecting the student to existing on-campus services (such as counseling, mentoring, mediation, etc.) and/or community resources.

Kim Bayer, Lynda Calderwood, Pamela DeVoll, Miranda Gilliam, Nona Killgore, Kathleen Powell and Brad Skaggs are the 2007-2008 team members of the student assistance team. Look for the orange helping hands on their doors.

Students can be referred by fellow students, staff, parents, community members and staff. All referrals are kept strictly confidential. No permanent records are kept. Referrals are located in every classroom and there is a mailbox outside of the counselors’ office to drop off completed referrals.

If you know someone experiencing problems that could interfere with their learning ability, please let a member of the SAT know your concerns. Kathy Powell RN, BSN, MS, NCSN, Pearce School Nurse, 469-593-5098

Brentfield golf tournament coming soon

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

Coming UP

(NOTE - SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

DATE	EVENT/ACTIVITY
Mon Nov 5	Student Holiday, Staff Development Theater Auditions for Miss Saigon, 4:30 pm, Choir Rm
Tues Nov 6	Election Day State Marching Band Competition in San Antonio PTA Board Mtg., 7:30 pm, Library
Wed Nov 7	Freshman Football White vs. HP, 5:30 pm Highlander Stadium, Blue vs. Poteet, 5:30 pm, Mesquite Memorial Stadium JV Football vs. Poteet, 6:00 pm, Pearce B Field
Thurs Nov 8	Varsity Football vs. Poteet, 7:00 pm, Mesquite Memorial Stadium
Sat Nov 10	Pearce Pacesetter Bazaar, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun Nov 11	Pearce Pacesetter Bazaar, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Cross Country Banquet, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Blue Mesa Grill on NW Hwy
Mon Nov 12	Touchdown Club, 6:00 pm, Library Orchestra Booster Mtg., 6:30 pm, Orchestra Rm Fall Choir Concert, 7:30 pm, Auditorium
Tues Nov 13	All School Talent show Auditions, Sign up for Times, Choir Room Stampede Booster Mtg., 7:00 pm, Corral
Thurs Nov 15	Senior Progressive Dinner Mtg., 6:00 pm, Library Wrestling, 6:00 pm, Wylie HS
Wed Nov 21 - Nov 25	Thanksgiving Holliday

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