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A JOINT PRODUCT OF THE SEGUIN ISD AND THE SEGUIN GAZETTE • FEBRUARY 2016 • VOL 4: ISSUE 4

2 - February 2016 · MaTaDOr PrIDe

ON THE COVER: Jefferson Elementary fifth grade students in Mrs. Kauitzsch’s Reading class became published authors through Studentreasures Publishing. Each student wrote and illustrated pages for a book in which they documented their future educational goals and career aspirations while lending advice for themselves in the future. The books will provide lasting memories and serve as a resource for years to come.

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Questions about using Parent Self Serve Portal may be directed to the SISD Technology Department at

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KEEP UP WITH GRADES

Believe it or not, as this issue of Matador Pride hits the press, we have merely four months remaining until school is out for summer. Yet it’s during these next few months when the entire year of instruction culminates as our

students take their state-man-dated exams.

I appreci-ate the efforts of our teach-ers and campus administrator. Since the first day of school our teachers have remained

focused on instruction to create every opportunity for our students to perform above state average on the STAAR tests that will be administered this spring. As educators, we owe this to our students, to our families and to the community of Seguin.

Last month, we took the opportuni-ty to thank our school board members for their service to Seguin ISD. January is School Board Recognition Month in Texas and it was great to see our cam-puses show their support during our Jan. 12 school board meeting.

Each year the district dedicates time to focus on the crucial role an elected board of trustees plays in our Seguin community and our schools. School board members are extraordinary peo-ple who voluntarily tackle the enor-mous job of governing school districts. Their actions and decisions affect the present and future lives of our children.

Recognizing board members for this commitment and sacrifice takes a com-

bined effort on the part of all those they serve: administrators, school staff, students, and the community. I truly believe that these important people receive the thanks that they deserve.

In regard to the board of trustees, I would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest board member. On Jan. 22, Mrs. Carol Sewell was appointed to fill the District 7 seat previously held by Mrs. Nancy Ayotte. Mrs. Sewell has considerable experience volunteering her time and talents in Texas public schools. I had a chance to sit down and talk with her after her appointment and enjoyed learning about her passion for children. I look forward to her contri-bution and leadership as a member of our Team of Eight.

All of Seguin ISD’s regular board meetings are open to the public. Meetings dates are posted on our web site (seguinisd.net) and all board votes are taken during open session in front of the public. Additionally, last fall we began video recording our regu-lar board meetings and posting them in their entirety on the district web site. These can be found on the Board of Trustees page that is listed on the Administration page menu.

Thank you for your continued sup-port of Seguin ISD schools.

Stetson RoaneSuperintendent of Schools

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pulitzer prize winning author returns to her journalism rootsSeguin High School Journalism students were extremely excited to welcome Lisa Falkenberg to their class for a special presentation on Jan. 14. as a member of the Matador Class of 1996, Lisa’s journalistic journey began with Cricket Chirps and continues after earning the 2015 Pulitzer Prize for Commentary as a Houston Chronicle columnist.

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approximately 30 Seguin ISD elementary and middle school students participated in free tennis

lessons at Seguin High School in November and December. The lessons were provided by

Head Tennis Coach ree Mawande, assistant Coach Jimmy Lalonde, barnes MS Coach allison

bumsted and Seguin High School tennis players. additionally members of the TLu Tennis team,

coached by Michael Hunt and assistant Coach Wesley Pryor, helped provide instruction. The

future of Seguin Tennis looks bright and there are more free lessons to come, along with the

implementation of uSTa National Junior Tennis and Learning and Hotshot Tennis.

shs powerlifting program receives generous donationSeguin High School’s Powerlifting program recently received a generous donation courtesy of the Seguin Sports booster Club to the tune of $4,003.00. The boosters provided the donation due to an increased number of students who joined the Powerlifting program. The funds will be earmarked for uniforms and other basic equipment.

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competition cheer squad takes honorsThe Seguin High School Competition Cheer squad took fourteenth place in the State uIL Championship 5a Division on Jan. 16 in arlington. This was the first uIL sanctioned cheer competition in Texas. a week later, these student-athletes finished sixteenth at the NCa Senior and Junior High School National Championship in the Kay bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas.

girls basketball teams compete in buda hoopfest

recently the briesemeister Middle School girls basketball teams traveled to compete in the buda Hoopfest. The seventh grade a team is pictured after doing a great job on the court and winning their consolation bracket.

Eighth Grade Parent Nights set for Early College High SchoolSeguin ISD is hosting a pair of Early College High

School (ECHS) informational meetings for all eighth grade parents from Barnes and Briesemeister middle schools.

The campus-level presentations will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 2 at Briesemeister Middle School and Wednesday, Feb. 3 at Barnes Middle School. Both meetings start at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria.

“These meetings will serve as excellent resources for our eighth grade parents and students. They will receive an overview of the ECHS concept and learn about the pathways available for our future high school students. Plus, we will be available to answer any questions,” said Ann Lisa Garza, Seguin High School college and career coordinator.

At the meeting, information will be shared

regarding House Bill 5 requirements, endorsements offered at Seguin High School and upcoming ECHS recruitment and enrollment events.

All current Seguin ISD eighth grade students and their parents/guardians are welcome to attend either session.

For more information, contact Garza at (830) 401-8008.


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theatre arts students receive national qualifier awards at state convention

Seguin High School Theatre arts students who received National Qualifier awards at the State convention in Dallas during December were (l-r) anthony Zavala, Charlotte De Leon, amber Mawande-Spytek, Nely Martinez, amy McCormick and anderson roy.

students inducted into national honor societySeguin ISD introduces you to the 2015-2016 Seguin High School National Honor Society (NHS). The students were inducted into the NHS during a special ceremony on Jan. 25.

Students must meet cumulative GPa requirements plus service, leadership and character requirements in order to be considered for membership in the prestigious organization.

MBLC’s Valdez named National Hispanic Scholar

Mercer Blumberg Learning Center (MBLC) student Israel Valdez has been selected as a National Hispanic Scholar under the College Board National Hispanic Recognition Program.

Valdez earned an invitation to apply for the prestigious program because he scored in the top 2.5 percent of Hispanic and Latino PSAT/NMSQT takers in the region.

“Israel is a very bright student who came to MBLC with a set of goals and he remains focused on accomplishing them. He works very hard and he is an awesome student. Israel spends his mornings at the Central Texas Technology Center before coming to MBLC. He also remains in AP Computer Science courses at Seguin High School. He is really just an all around great student that comes to school and works hard,” said Jay Law, MBLC principal.

According to the College Board, being named a National Hispanic Scholar is an academic honor that can be included on college applications. While it is not a scholarship, colleges use the program to identify academically exceptional Hispanic/Latino students.

Law says that Valdez will put the honor of being a National Hispanic Scholar to good use.

“His dream is to attend Massachusetts Institute of Technology and he had an interview with them in December. But he is also looking at Rice and several other Ivy League schools,” he said.

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gt students build paper planes that fly and float

after listening to the first few chapters of Hatchet by Gary Paulsen and discussing what would have been helpful to bryan in the beginning of the story, rodriguez elementary fifth grade

GT students were challenged by Mrs. Silvius to build a plane that could fly and float. The students then found out whose

plane flew the farthest and floated in water.

youth livestock showJazmine Missildine, a fourth grade student at Weinert elementary School, had great success at the 2016 Guadalupe County youth Livestock and Homemakers Show. She was awarded reserve Grand Market Goat and Champion Junior Showmanship. She is pictured with her proud parents, her goat and her winnings.

middle school region bands clinic and concertIn December, briesemeister Middle School band students attended the Middle School region bands Clinic and Concert to compete against students from several area districts. briesemeister students who earned a spot to perform with the east Zone band were (l-r) Hailey Merkel, clarinet, Miranda Lopez, bass clarinet, Holly Stange, oboe and Daniel aceituno, trumpet.

special visit and performance at hacienda oaksVogel students made more than 400 cards as part of the Christmas cards for the elderly project. The school’s Matador Challenge (MC) Club partnered with the Orffantastics choir group and made a trip to Hacienda Oaks Nursing and rehabilitation Center. There, the choir performed and the MC Club distributed the Christmas cards. The students made a difference and touched the lives of each resident. The remaining cards will be mailed to our troops in Kuwait and to the Community Council of South Central Texas Home Delivered Meals program.


briesemeister art club celebrates check presentationThe Seguin art League recently awarded a.J. briesemeister Middle School as the school with the “best Participation for attendance” in this year’s yulefest. Ms. Hallmark, who is one of the art teachers at aJb, accepted a check for $132.00 that will go to the aJb art Club and pay for luminescent paint. Thank you Seguin art League for being a Seguin ISD supporter!

shs juniors show receive class ringsSeguin High School Juniors and their families were invited to a ring Ceremony held in the SHS Cafeteria. The room

was filled with Proud Matadors who will be donning their new class rings. Once a Matador, always a Matador!

board names new trustee

Carol Sewell took the oath of office to serve as the District 7 board of Trustees representative during a special board meeting on Jan. 22. Congratulations Mrs. Sewell and we look forward to your service on the Seguin ISD School board.

back in the classroomKindergarten students at Patlán elementary seem excited to back in the classroom following Christmas break. These students are using manipulatives to enhance their lesson in math class.


outstanding serviceSeguin ISD employees recognized with the Matador award of excellence for outstanding service, second quarter 2015, were (l-r) Miguel Maldonado, HVaC tech, Mary Laird, Jefferson elementary food service manager, Chris Grimm, network specialist and Mario Leal, transportation mechanic.

fall gardenPre-kindergarten students in the Cow room at ball early Childhood Center have spent a lot of time and effort growing a fall garden. The gardening project has created an environment for the students to observe, discover, experiment and learn. as a bonus, they have harvested several vegetables that they grew in the process.

pathway to changeThird graders at rodriguez elementary helped

commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day by creating their own Pathway to Change. During library time, each

student finished the statement “I Dream...” with their personal thoughts for school, city and the world after

researching the significant contributions of Dr. King and listening to part of his “I Have a Dream” speech. Librarian

Jackie Silvius shared their thoughts in a hallway display of “I Dream” feet creating their own Pathway to Change.


S c h o o l B o a r d R e c o g n i t i o n Mo n t h

Thank you Seguin ISD School Board members for your dedicated ser vice to the students, staff and Seguin ISD community. Your tireless effor ts to create exemplar y learning oppor tunities for all Seguin students are greatly appreciated.

Ishmael FloresPresidentDistric t 2

Louis Q. Reyes I I ISecretar yDistric t 6

Ricardo GuerraTrustee

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Craig ThomasTrustee

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John HoltTrustee

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Barbara EffenbergerTrustee

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Carol SewellTrustee

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