Please note that tomorrow is a Late Start Day, so classes start at 10:15 AM on
Thursday, February 13th.
Also, next Monday, February 17th will be our first Make-Up Day for the school
year. Instead of a Student Holiday, there will be regular B Day scheduled
classes.
MAC Kleenex Drive
McCallum School Report Card 2012-2013
PTSA Appreciation Meals – 2/21
PTSA Needs Your Help
Thank a Teacher
Rising 9th Grade McCallum Family Meeting – 2/24
McCallum Soccer News
McCallum Baseball News – Varsity-Alumni Game 2/15
Les Misérables: School Edition – 2/27 to 3/2
McCallum Band News
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Parent Series – 2/25
TSI Testing for ACC – 3/1
Informational: RTF Summer Film & Media Camps and Workshops
Important Upcoming Dates
MAC Kleenex Drive
Tis the allergy/cold season! We are in constant need of Kleenex – some
teachers report their students going through a box a day. If you would like to
donate a box of Kleenex or three, we would be thrilled to accept it. Just send it to
the office and we will distribute it. Thanks a million!
McCallum School Report Card 2012-2013
Please see the attachments to find out how McCallum High School scored on its
state report card. (see attached file)
PTSA Appreciation Meals – 2/21
The end of the 6-weeks is upon us and we are planning for the next Appreciation
Meal, scheduled for Fri, February 21. Please sign up to donate a dessert or help
serve - it's a lot of fun!
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D48A5AB29ABFD0-appreciation
PTSA Needs Your Help
PTSA needs 3-4 members to serve on the Nominating Committee. If you are
interested in serving, please message PTSA at macknightsptsa@gmail.com.
Thank a Teacher
If you are interested in Thanking a McCallum Teacher:
Austin ISD was selected to be one of the four cities to launch Farmers Insurance
national campaign to "Thank a Million Teachers" and to provide teachers an
opportunity to receive grants up to $2,500 to pursue National Board Certification.
Everyone is invited to thank a teacher on the website
http://www.thankamillionteachers.com/ during the months of January and
February.
Once teachers are thanked on the website, they can submit proposals up to
$2,500 to pursue National Board certification or to purchase supplies for their
classroom if already National Board certified. The public will be invited to vote on
submitted teacher proposals during March and grants will be awarded in April.
This four-month cycle will repeat several times during the year.
The Office of Educator Quality encourages all campuses and communities to
take this opportunity to thank a teacher. If you have any questions, please email
Mary Tijerina at mary.tijerina@austinisd.org or call 414-9560.
Rising 9th Grade McCallum Family Meeting – 2/24
All Rising 9th Grade students and their parents are invited to come and receive
choice sheet information for the 2014-2015 school year. Hear information on
career pathways, HB5, electives and required courses. Meet your new Principal
and counselors! (See attached files)
Date: Feb. 24, 2013
Location: Gym & Mac Theater (The New Theater)
Time: 5:00 Career Pathway Showcase (GYM)
6:30 Info Session Begins (Theater)
McCallum Soccer News
Show your love for McCallum Men's Soccer on Friday this week!
Fri, February 14 vs. Lanier at Noack #1. Varsity plays at 6pm and JV at 7:45pm.
Girls Varsity Soccer
Saturday, Feb. 15 at 9:00 am MAC vs. Lanier at Noack #1
FYI – JV teams generally play about 1.75 hours after Varsity as well.
McCallum Baseball News – Varsity-Alumni Game 2/15
Attention all McCallum baseball alumni of all ages! Come on out for the annual
Varsity-Alumni game on Feb. 15, a chance to strut your stuff on the diamond
one more time and support the McCallum baseball program as the Knights
prepare to defend their District 26-4A championship. Email Mark Wangrin at
mwangrin@hotmail.com for more information.
Les Misérables: School Edition –2/27 to 3/2
McCallum Fine Arts Academy presents Les Miserables: School Edition February
27 - March 2 at the McCallum Arts Center. This will be the school’s largest
production to date with over 125 students involved, from cast to crew to
orchestra. The entire school is pulling together to make this show fantastic; even
the color-guard team has joined in to provide flag and rifle choreography against
the backdrop of the French Revolution. (See flyers attached)
Join the revolution and get your tickets now!
Tickets can be purchased online at https://mactheatre.thundertix.com/events
Show times are:
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Thursday, February 27, 2014 - 07:00 PM
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Friday, February 28, 2014 - 07:00 PM
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Saturday, March 01, 2014 - 02:00 PM
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Saturday, March 01, 2014 - 07:00 PM
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Sunday, March 02, 2014 - 02:00 PM
It’s a great way to support Mac Theatre & experience one of Broadway’s
legendary musicals that has been specially adapted for young performers. Invite
friends & family.
Ticket prices are $6.00 for students, $10.00 for Seniors and $15.00 for Adults.
Tickets can be purchased in advance at
https://mactheatre.thundertix.com/events/46019/performances or by calling (512)
414-8060.
McCallum Band News
Congratulations to all of of the McCallum Band students who performed at the
UIL Solo/Ensemble Contests on Feb. 1 at Hays and Feb. 8 at Hendrickson. The
McCallum Band amassed 94 First Division Solo Medals and 39 First Division
Ensemble Medals. In addition, 31 of our soloists and ALL 7 of our ensembles will
be going to the Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest at the end of May.
Congrats to all!!!
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Parent Series – 2/25
For parents who are interested in opening and fostering peaceful channels of
communication with their children, AISD is sponsoring the SEL Parent Series
(see attached flyer) that offers free childcare. The next in the series is:
Peace Area / Peace Path for the Home
Tuesday, February 25, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Eastside Memorial High School
1012 Arthur Stiles Rd., Austin, TX 78721
Contact: Carolyn Chase 512-414-4278
TSI Testing for ACC – 3/1
The testing office is unable to come on Feb 22, so the TSI Assessment test for
ACC Early College Start will be on Saturday, March 1 beginning at 9:00. If is a
self paced assessment, so it will likely take you anywhere from 1 1/2 - 5 hours;
average is 3 for all (reading, writing and math) sections. Math only takes about 111/2 hours.
Remember you MUST apply to ACC, wait 24 hours, obtain your ACCeID# and
complete the 101a TSI Assessment-print the certificate and bring it to me to sign
up for the March 1 test or to receive a fee waiver to take the test at an ACC
campus.
For questions, please see Coach Nitardy.
Informational: RTF Summer Film & Media Camps and Workshops
The Radio-Television-Film (RTF) department at University of Texas is delighted
to announce the return of our popular summer Film Camps for teens and Media
Workshops for adults, taught by some of the best faculty and recent MFAs and
PhDs.
To take advantage of combined discounts for early registration ($25 off) and UT
staff/faculty ($50 off -- $75 for UT/Early registration!), register by the end of
February, before camps fill up.
Registration opened on Monday, 2/10/14! (See attached flyer)
Important Upcoming Dates
Presidents Day/ Make-Up Day – February 17th
MAC Rising 9th Grade Meeting – February 24th
SEL Parent Series – February 25th
Late Start Day – February 27th
Les Misérables: School Edition – February 27th to March 2nd
Spring Break – March 10th to March 14th
Boys Basketball Car Show – March 22nd
Jackie Baldwin, PTSA Vice President
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