SwampBites September 29, 2024

GETTING ORGANIZED - USE THE PLANNER

All students should have received a student planner this week. One of the most important tools for academic success is the ability to keep materials and assignments organized. One way to accomplish this is keeping track of assignments in a planner. Check out this video to familiarize yourself with this year's planner which includes goal-setting, weekly grade checks, STAAR resources, and more! Ask to see your child's planner daily or weekly.

This Thursday and Friday, we will have our first Arts Integration day. These are days when teacher have some specialized PD and students have an altered schedule. We will make sure they get where they need to be, but take the time to talk with your kids about the altered schedule for this week!

Report Cards will go home on September 30th. Parents can access them digitally as well. Follow the directions on Parent Self-Serve.

Introducing the Gunn Gator Seat Cushion! Tired of sitting on those uncomfortable bleachers at football games and other Gunn sporting events? Tired of sitting on uncomfortable table benches for choir, orchestra, band, and theater concerts/shows? Then buy a Gunn Gators seat cushion today! Not only will you be adding extra padding to your seat, but you'll also be supporting the talented voices of the Gunn Choir. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to show your school spirit and support the arts. Get your Gunn Gator Seat Cushion today and sit comfortably while making a difference! Seat cushions are $15 and all proceeds benefit the Gunn Choir booster club. Once purchased, you may pick up your seat cushion at the front office on Fridays. Purchase using the link or QR code in the image! https://tinyurl.com/3k8m4jn7
Mr. Rick Marquez, AISD Truancy Officer for AHS

CROCHET CLUB IS HARD AT WORK!

Crochet Club is a place where you can let your creativity flourish, and no matter if you’re a beginner, we will be learning the steps together to make things like coasters and plushies to donate to Mission Arlington! Crochet Club is somewhere you can have fun, and also learn new skills!

ATHLETICS

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

Students and parents may attend athletic events on campus. All visitors must have a ticket to attend athletic games in AISD. Students must have an adult accompanying them who take responsibility for them. Once we have student IDs, those will also be required. JH athletic event Adult tickets are $2 plus a $1 fee. JH athletic event Student tickets are $1 plus a $1 fee.

All 7th grade games will begin approximately at 5:45PM with the B Team playing at approximately 6:45PM.
All 8th grade games will begin approximately at 5:45PM with the B Team playing at approximately 6:45PM.

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

September

9/30 - Report Cards Go Home

9/30 - Band: Dean Corey @ UTA 5pm-9pm

OCTOBER

9/30-10/4 - Theatre: One Act Rehearsal 4:30pm-6pm

10/3-10/4 - ARTS INTEGRATION DAYS (Adjusted schedules)

10/3-10/4 - Show Choir Rehearsal 4:10pm-4:30pm

10/4 - Hispanic Heritage Marketplace 6:00pm-8:00pm

10/5 - Orchestra Region Auditions @ Young JH 8am-4pm

10/5 - Choir- Sings with the Arlington Master Chorale 3pm-5pm

10/7-10/11 - Theatre: One Act Rehearsal 4:30pm-6pm

10/9 - Mariachi Herencia de Mexico: Beginner Band @ Bass Performance Hall

10/10 - PSAT

10/10-10/11 - Show Choir Rehearsal 4:10pm-4:30pm

10/10 - Choir Fall Concert @ Gunn 6pm-7:30pm

10/11 - Orchestra Incentive Celebration 4pm-6:30pm

10/14 - Student/Staff Holiday - NO SCHOOL

10/15-10/17 - Theatre: One Act Rehearsal 4:30pm-6pm

10/17 - Band Booster: Panera Bread Spirit Nigh 4pm-8pm

10/17-10/18 - Show Choir Rehearsal 4:10pm-4:30pm

10/18 - Specialized Programs Visit Day (8th Grade)

10/18 - Orchestra Fall Concert 7pm-8:30pm

10/21-10/24 - Theatre: One Act Rehearsal 4:30pm-6pm

10/24 - Gunn Skate Night with the PTA 6pm-8pm

10/24 - Piano Recitals --- 6:00 & 7:00

10/25 - Piano Recitals --- 6:00 & 7:00

Save the date!!

10/24 - Con/Sym Band @ AHS Rehearsal 5pm-6:30pm

10/24-10/24 - Show Choir Rehearsal 4:10pm-4:30pm

10/25 - Band JH Night @ Choctaw Stadium 5pm-9pm

10/26 - AHS Choir Cluster Concert 8am-8:30pm

10/26 - Band Trunk-Or-Treat 4pm-6pm

10/28 - Choir- Dallas Mavericks National Anthem 4pm-11pm

10/28-10/31 - Theatre: One Act Rehearsal 4:30pm-6pm

10/31-11/1 - Show Choir Rehearsal 4:10pm-4:30pm

11/1 - End of Second Six Weeks