SwampBites December 14, 2025

Remember that Thursday and Friday are Early Dismissal Days for Final Exams ! Please make arrangements to pick your children up at 12:45.

Dads, Dudes, Papas, y Caballeros was a success!

Thanks to everyone who came out to support their kids! It was an outstanding display of the different it makes to our kids to have male role modesl in their lives!! We had an amazing turnout at the Dads, Dudes, Papas, y Caballeros Event! Thanks for coming to enjoy lunch with your kids. Thank you to Danny's Tacos for helping with the yummy enchiladas and to Marquez Bakery for the snacks. A special Thank You to our PTA for their sponsorship of the event! We couldn't do it without you!

LOST AND FOUND ITEMS TO BE DONATED

Students often lose items at school that end up in the cafeteria lost and found. Over the winter break, we will be sending any unclaimed items as donations. We will lay out the lost and found items in the cafeteria for lunches on the last two days of school. If you believe your child has lost any items, please have them check in the cafeteria. Common items include jackets, binders, water bottles, etc.

AWARE FOUNDATION AWARDS

Have you had an oustanding experience with a teacher this year? Would you like to recognize them in the community? The AWARE Awards do just that!

The AWARE Foundation honors and celebrates teachers. Please consider nominating a colleague for the 2025-2026 Award. The AWARE Foundation is currently accept nominations for classroom teachers that go above and beyond to make a difference in the AISD. To learn more about The AWARE Foundation visit awarefdn.org How to nominate a teacher: Step 1: Tell them you would like to nominate them! Celebrate a little. Here is a certificate you can share with them. Step 2: Ask them if they would like to accept this nomination. It is an honor just to be nominated and recognized by you. Step 3: If they accept, then work together to fill out the following form to move to the selections process. Each person will be responsible for filling out the section that applies to them. To accept your nomination, teachers must have taught in the AISD for 3+ full school calendar years. Semi finalist teachers will be named in January . Semi finalists will open their classroom up to 3-6 members of the selections committee for classroom observation between January-March 2026. Finalist interviews will take place in April 2026. The AWARE AWARDS will take place in May 4th, 2026.

NOMINATIONS ARE DUE BY DECEMBER 17th

SEMESTER EXAM SCHEDULE

This past weekend, our incredible choir: 6th Grade Choir & Showtime, performed at Six Flags Over Texas for Holiday in the Park! They performed center stage in the main plaza right by the giant Christmas tree, filling the park with fun holiday music and representing Gunn with pride. After the performance, choir kids experienced rollercoasters and thrills throughout the fun filled day! Mr. Hendrickson is so proud of these students for their hard work, professionalism, and amazing energy. Go Choir!

ATHLETICS

In order to compete, athletes must pass all classes with a 70 or higher each six weeks.

If you have any questions, please contact our Athletic Coordinator, Mr. Richard Joyner at rjoyner1@aisd.net.

DECEMBER

12/15 - Boys' Basketball @ Gunn

12/15 - Girls' Basketball @ Workman

12/16 - Band Concert

SEMESTER EXAM SCHEDULE

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