February 13, 2017 - Timpson ISD Bear Update
Weekly Calendar of Events –
Mon. Feb. 13
Timpson Elementary School book fair in library (13th-16th)
JVB/VB basketball vs. Chireno – Here at 4:30 p.m.
Tues. Feb. 14th
Happy Valentine’s Day! TES Valentine special snacks last hour
Progress reports sent home
FFA San Antonio Beef Heifer Show
TISD Board of Trustees meeting at 6:30 p.m. in Boardroom
Thurs. Feb. 16
TES Valentine Dance for grades 3,4,5 at 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in cafeteria
16th – 18th------- Hudson Softball Tournament at Lufkin Kit McConnico Park
Fri. Feb. 17
Varsity baseball vs. Carlisle – There at 4:00 p.m.
TISD Board Member Spotlight
Jim Rader has served on the Timpson ISD Board of Trustees for the past 21 months. Jim is married to Melanie Rader. They have two daughters they are very proud of, Kaylie, who is attending SFA, and Kristyn, who is a junior at THS. They attend Good Hope Baptist Church in Timpson.
Jim is very appreciative to be able to serve on the board. He believes that Timpson SD has been a great school for our past students and current students. He is very proud and thankful of our community, our state and these great United States in which we live. Jim is very grateful of the hard work of our teachers, coaches, administrators and support staff at TISD and the good work that they do. Jim believes these dedicated educators have shown continued persistence and care that inspires and empowers our students.
Jim is very thankful that Timpson ISD has provided that opportunity, not only for his children but for many others over the years. Mr. Rader feels that as a parent, you are always striving for more opportunities of success for your children. With the new construction additions that the TISD is getting ready to start, TISD will be able to provide more opportunities for our educators and students over the coming years. Mr. Rader is very aware that the passing of the bond can be difficult for the property tax payers.,
As a board member, oversight and due diligence of those funds are of great priority and to the best of Jim’s ability he will work hard to ensure that all the funds are used smartly and wisely. The students and staff appreciate Mr. Rader’s service to our school and community.
Collegiate Center News
Nacogdoches ISD staff members Shirley Lolly and Josh McClaine met with Timpson ISD Director of Academic Services Stephanie Behrens, Counselor Charlotte Metcalf, Go Center Director Vernett Richardson, Superintendent Mid Johnson and Assistant Superintendent Mary Lynn Tinkle to share ideas/programing to meet the needs of students who are enrolled in dual credit/vocational/technical classes.
Ms. Lolly and Mr. McClaine were especially interested in learning how Timpson staff have encouraged and recruited a diverse population of students to enroll in dual credit classes. They were also quite impressed that the district paid the tuition, fees and books for students taking the dual credit classes.
In other Collegiate Center news, 100% of students taking dual credit classes in the fall passed the courses they took giving them college and high school course credit.
THS Yearbook Cover Design Winner
Pictured at right is the winning cover design for the 2016-17 Timpson High
School yearbook submitted by junior Britney Vargas. Congratulations Britney!
Pineywoods District Public Speaking Results!
On February 6th the Timpson FFA Chapter competed in the Pineywoods District Convention Public Speaking Contest.
Kayleigh Scroggins - 1st place Soil and Water Stewardship-Area Advancement
April Ramsey - 1st place Ag Policy - Area Advancement
Ashlynn Lindgren - 2nd place Science - Area Advancement
Cutter Smith - Extemporaneous Public Speaking 5th Place
Caitlin Shaffer - Talent Competition
FFA Members attending Convention at the Nacogdoches County Civic Center:
Olivia Daniel, Jaden Johnson, Macey Jo Hanson, Sadie Ramsey, Holly Hughes, Amanda Yates, Erica Renick, Chelsea Hall, Ashlynn Lindgren, April Ramsey, Cutter Smith, Kayleigh Scroggins and Caitlin Shaffer
TISD Board Member Spotlight
Justin Timmons is serving his first year as a Timpson ISD Board Trustee. Mr. Timmons is a nurse practitioner at Texas Quick Care. He attends church at Corinth Missionary Church where he serves as the teen Sunday School teacher.
Mr. Timmons said he was motivated to run for the school board because he and his wife, Katy, have four children in school: Connor, Kaleigh, Quinn and Caroline as well as many nieces and nephews. His goal for all Timpson ISD students is the same goal for his own children which is to see that all attention and focus is on helping all students succeed. Mr. Timmons’ top priority for the school is on meeting the academic needs of students but he also sees the importance and value of extra-curricular activities offered at the school.
Mr. Timmons enjoys serving on the board because he sees it as an opportunity to be part of a team that is doing what is best for Timpson’s children and the community. Mr. Timmons said he is proud of each Timpson ISD student and what they accomplish. He likes the fact that most all of the students know each other or are family. He is also very proud that there is a strong Christian based group of kids and teachers.
Mr. Timmons is an outstanding role model for our students and we appreciate his service to the students, staff, parents and community.
TES Pre-K Newsletter
This Week We…
1. Learned about the letter Rr.
2. Made animal song patterns.
3. Made a butterfly.
4. Read “Alphabet Animal Land.”
5. Read the fable “The Ant and the Dove.”
Next Week, We Will…
1. Learn about the letter S.
2. Measure plants.
3. Sort Seeds
4. Read “Jack and the Beanstalk.”
5. Read “Little Boy Blue.”
6. Experiment with plants.
7. Make flowers using pattern blocks.
Upcoming Events
1. The Book Fair starts on Monday. You may come and shop with your student or send money with them. Please allow for taxes on books.
2. Spring Break is March 13th-March 17.
3. Students will return to school from Spring Break on March 20th.
Reminders to Parents
1. Please remember that school starts at 7:50 A.M. Your child needs to be at school before 7:50.
2. Please send box tops to school.
3. We are still in need of soda tabs.
