Hi, everyone! As you know, on this date in 1935, the board game “Monopoly”
went on sale for the first time, and just this week the iron token was replaced by
a cat, since everyone likes cats more than irons, and just about everyone is
allergic to irons. Here are the mid-week announcements:
Thank You to Our Partners in Education!
AISD Administration Fine Arts Community Meeting Thursday, 2/7
Save Texas Schools March and Rally Saturday, 2/23
Congratulations 90th Scholastic Art & Writing Awards winners!
Annual McCallum Benefit Fashion Show “Spark” Saturday, 2/9
A Night of Dancing to Benefit the McCallum Dance Academy
Mr. McCallum Tickets on Sale
Curling Knights News
Thank You to Our Partners in Education!
Cathy Trifiro of Realty Austin
Northwest Veterinary Clinic
Affordable Pet Clinic
Marco's Pizza
Groomingdale's of Austin
Avant Salon Spa
Austin Orthodontics Arts
Sherwood Pediatric Dentistry
Dart Bowl
Walgreens on Burnet Rd.
Essay Doc
Austin Learning Center
AISD Administration Fine Arts Community Meeting Thursday, 2/7:
Thursday, February 7, 6:30 PM
Reagan HS Cafeteria
Attention! Hot news! McCallum Fine Arts parents and supporters! AISD has put
together a Citizen Bond Advisory Committee (CBAC) to develop a bond proposal. We
found out two weeks ago that the McCallum Fine Arts facility's needs are not included in
the current bond proposal, and also that the bones of Henry V were buried under the
blacktop adjacent to Koenig. Since then we have mobilized our dance parents and
students along with some influential community members to present at the public
hearings before the committee. Because of the excellent presentations by our students
and parents, our directors' persistent efforts, and the support from these community
leaders, we just received news that the AISD administration is scheduling a separate
meeting regarding a potential bond project for Fine Arts! By the board's call for such a
meeting, it indicates that the AISD board is considering having a separate bond proposal
for just Fine Arts Programs, and also that they get along pretty well and don’t mind
meeting again. But remember, we are not the only Fine Arts program in the district now,
so there will still be much work to get the word out to support McCallum's needs!
If we want our Fine Arts students and teachers to have a sufficient facility that
meets the AISD Education Specifications, the best way to get funding for such
critical needs is to educate the board. Please make every effort to attend and to
present. (Note to self: Wear one of the more than thirty blue t-shirts in your
drawers.) More than two dozen Lamar parents spoke about their facility needs
for their Fine Arts Program at the last public hearing. The McCallum community
needs to have a
strong presence to make a difference, so let’s aim for ten dozen. From the
AISD website: "Members of the community are invited to share their
feedback regarding a potential bond
project for Fine Arts. One or more Board members may be in attendance."
Save Texas Schools March and Rally Saturday, 2/23:
11:00 a.m.: March from Congress Avenue Bridge
Noon: Rally on South Steps of Capitol, followed by group hug on the Capitol grounds
www.savetxschools.org
Stand up on February 23! Commit now to send 100 people from your school, congregation, or
organization. March together for our schools, our community, and our future!
Congratulations 90th Scholastic Art & Writing Awards winners!
American Visions Nominee - Austen Ramsey
Gold Key Recipients - Camille Cannell, Megan Dale, Owen Dodgen, Michaela Ford-Howse,
Hannah Henry, Emily Hunteman, Oscar Lewin, Aaron Malek, Seth Murchison, Khoa Nguyen,
Nicholas Olivares, Austen Ramsey, Nicolai Valdivieso-Sinyakov, Joseph Van Overbeek
Silver Key Recipients - Violet Acevedo, Dexter Becklund, Idadet Chavez, Ryan Council, Owen
Dodgen, Sarafina Fabris-Green, Seth Murchison, Mika Nobles, Nicholas Olivares, Melissa
O'Sullivan, Owen Summers, Joseph Van Overbeek
Honorable Mention - Dexter Becklund, Emma Brotherton, Elizabeth Campos, Madison
Daughn, Lillian Dennis, Owen Dodgen, Jessica Gengenbach, Zoe Graham, Lillian Hammer, Lily
Hickman Waldon, Maxine Leinweber, Adrienne Rivers, Rozlyn Roberts, Maddie Rodriguez,
Michael Ruwwe, Nicolai Valdivieso-Sinyakov, Zoe Watts, Leila Willis-Newton
Annual McCallum Benefit Fashion Show “Spark” Saturday, 2/9:
The 2013 Annual McCallum Benefit Fashion Show "Spark" will be held in the new
McCallum Art Center Theatre. This year, the show benefits “Dress for Success.”
Senior directors for the production are Maeve Richards and Sophie Levy.
Date: Saturday, February 9, 2013
Time:
7:30pm
VIP Event: 6:30pm
Tickets at mactheatre.com.
Students $7, Adults $12, VIP $30
A Night of Dancing to Benefit the McCallum Dance Academy:
Monday, Feb. 11, A Night of Dancing at Dallas Night Club, 7113 Burnet Rd.,
78757
Benefits the McCallum Dance Academy!
Doors Open at 6:00, $5 Cover, Dinner Plates $10
Silent Auction
Free Dance Lesson at 7:00 by John Luper
8-10 p.m. mostly Country
10-12 p.m. Latin
12 p.m. on Lawrence Welk
DJ will be taking requests
The McCallum Dance Academy is a part of the McCallum Fine Arts Academy, and
students are in need of a dedicated building with the proper flooring and
equipment. Please help us reach our goals!
Mr. McCallum Tickets on Sale:
The senior class is now selling tickets for Mr. McCallum. The senior guys will
strut their stuff and show their talent on Saturday, February 16, at 7 p.m. You
don't want to miss this! Tickets are on sale now during lunch outside the office
or online at www.mactheatre.com. Click on "purchase tickets". There is no fee
to purchase online, but you save $1 by buying in person at lunch, which you can
then use to purchase something yummy in the cafeteria. Calendars of the guys
will be for sale at Mr. McCallum.
Curling Knights News:
After a six-month training hiatus in Patagonia, the Mac Curling Knights
dominated at the Winter X Games in Aspen, posting wins in the “Best Dressed”
and “Silliest Moves” categories. Look for the Curling Knights to make a swing
through Austin en route to next year’s Olympic games in Sochi!
Have a great weekend, everyone!
Hi, everyone! Just a few additional announcements:
Cap and Gown Update
Girls Basketball Bi-District Game Monday
Senior Parents: Mr. McCallum Snack and Drink Donations Needed
Need Service Hours? Volunteer at UT Women’s Softball Stadium
Cap and Gown Update:
The cap and gown at McCallum High School is not changing for the class of 2013. After much
discussion, it was determined that McCallum would use the same blue gown as in the last several
graduations. The packet was printed with $37.95 as the price for the cap and gown unit, prior to
a final determination of which gown was to be used. This will help clear up some of the issues
with the cap and gown price:
If you order just a cap and gown and tassel unit the price is $34.95 plus $2.88 tax, making the
total $37.83.
The $11 handling fee will not be charged to any order for a Cap and Gown unit ONLY. The
handling charge will be attached if any other items are purchased or if the order is placed online.
Any student who overpaid by $3 was offered a refund or an exchange of merchandise for the
overpayment.
Herff Jones will return on February 14th from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm in the cafeteria. If you need
further clarification, please feel free to contact me at 512-589-4389.
Girls Basketball Bi-District Game Monday:
The girls Varsity Basketball Team placed third in District 25 4A and making the
State playoffs. Our Bi-district game is on Monday at 6 p.m. against Leander High
School. The game will be played at Concordia University on Hwy. 620. We would
love for our McCallum family and friends to come out and support the Lady
Knights!
Senior Parents: Mr. McCallum Snack and Drink Donations Needed:
Senior parents, the seniors will be selling snacks and drinks during intermission
at Mr. McCallum on Saturday, February 16. They need your donations of food
(chips, candy, snack packs) and drinks (12 oz. cans of soda, and bottled water).
You may also give monetary donations toward snack and drink purchases.
These may be dropped off in Ms. Mota's classroom in the English hall BEFORE
February 16. This fundraiser helps the senior class have a great prom night.
Thanks to all who help out with this!
Need Service Hours? Volunteer at UT Women’s Softball Stadium:
We will be cleaning the UT Women's Softball Stadium this weekend. We are a
non- profit organization. We could use some volunteers. If there is anyone out
there who needs volunteer hours, we can help you. I will be happy to complete
a form with hours for you. We will be cleaning the stadium 13 times.
This weekend the times are:
Saturday, 9:00 p.m.
Sunday, 3:00 p.m.
These times are an estimate; we do not know how long the games will last. Let
me know if you are interested and I can give you more info.
Thanks,
Karrie Mannella
University HIlls Optimist
468-5746