Middle School All-Region Band Results
Six band students
from Irving ISD middle schools auditioned and were named to All-Region
bands following their audition November 7-8 at Reed Middle School in
Duncanville.
All-Region Symphonic Band members
include:
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● Dominic Biasi, de Zavala
Middle School, tuba
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Gianina Casale, Houston Middle School, flute |
All-Region Concert Band members include:
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Elias Mata, Bowie Middle School, percussion
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Stephen Slaughter, Bowie Middle School, clarinet
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Junior Gutierrez, de Zavala Middle School, bass clarinet
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Adrian Munoz, de Zavala Middle School, percussion |
Students named as All-Region alternates
are:
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Kristian Byrd, Bowie Middle School, tuba
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Matt Fowler, Bowie Middle School, percussion
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Giancarlo Salazar, de Zavala Middle School, cornet |
Students named to
the Symphonic Band earned top scores during the audition process, though
placement in either All-Region performing groups was very selective,
with a total of approximately 720 students from Central Texas having
auditioned. All-Region bands will perform beginning at 6 p.m., January
17 at Duncanville High School auditorium.
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Agriculture Students Win in District Competition
In District III competition November 13,
agriculture students from Nimitz High School Future Farmers of America (FFA)
chapter claimed three first place finishes, a second place, and a fourth
place finish competing against 13 other FFA chapters in Dallas County.
Future Farmers of America chapter members from Nimitz High
School competed at District III competition November 13,
winning several top awards and advancing to the Area 5
contest scheduled for November 22. |
Zach Stephenson won first place in the
Senior Creed Speaking event and Mirna Lucero took first in Greenhand
Creed Speaking. Sara Fuller, Joseph Landtroop and Zach Stephenson won
first place as a team for Agriculture Radio Broadcast. Patrick Gloria,
Baldemar Martinez and Mirna Lucero won a team second place finish for
Senior Skills in Veterinary. Brittany Harris won fourth place in the Job
Interview event.
Teams placing first
and second will advance to Area 5 FFA competition, held at Crowley High
School November 22.
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Oh Named to All-State Orchestra
Daniel Oh, junior
violist at Irving High School, was selected for the second consecutive
year to Texas All-State Orchestra.
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Daniel Oh, junior at Irving High School, was selected for
the Texas All-State Symphonic Orchestra. |
Oh was selected for
membership in the Symphony Orchestra, the All-State orchestra program’s
most elite performing group. He earned the fourth highest score among
all violists who auditioned, and is one of five orchestra students from
Texas Music Educator’s Association Region 20 selected to join one of the
three All-State orchestras.
All-State Symphony
Orchestra is scheduled to perform at 7 p.m., February 14 at Henry B.
Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio.
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Teacher Enrichment Grants Awarded
The Irving Schools
Foundation awarded approximately $800 in Teacher Enrichment Grants for
November.
November awardees
included: Cyndi Brown, animal science, Nimitz High School; Mary Boyd,
librarian, MacArthur High School; and Lisa Hill, instructional
specialist, Townsell Elementary School.
The
grants provide teachers with funding for professional development
opportunities including attendance at seminars and workshops.
Applications from teachers are due by the 10th of each month, are
awarded for as much as $500 each, and are distributed September through
May. For more information about the Irving Schools Foundation or Teacher
Enrichment Grants, please visit
www.irvingisd.net/foundation.
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Holiday Programs Scheduled
Approximately
40 holiday programs featuring IISD bands, choirs and/or orchestras will
be presented throughout the month of December at district schools. For
more information, access
www.irvingisd.net/finearts/December 2008.html.
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Schedule for November 24-28
All Irving ISD
schools and offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving holidays,
November 26-28.
Monday and Tuesday,
November 24-25, are also holidays for students and IISD employees will
participate in staff development. During these two days, all schools
will be closed, but central administrative offices will be open for
regular business hours. Offices reopen and classes resume December 1.
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Employees Reminded to Update Benefits
Irving ISD employees
who have experienced major life changing events are encouraged to update
their health and benefits plans accordingly. Major events can include
family births, adoptions, deaths, marriage or divorce. Health plans need
to be updated within 30 days of a birth or adoption, and in the event of
marriage or divorce, health and insurance plans need to be updated to
reflect the correct premium payments.
For more information
regarding IISD benefits, access
www.irvingisd.net/riskmanagement/index.htm.
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Getting Into Their Studies
with Costumes
Fifth grade students in Beth Cavazos’
class at Townsell Elementary School researched various presidents and
first ladies prior to the national election held November 4 and
completed their studies by dressing as the person they researched.
