SwampBites May 11, 2025

MIRROR BALL DANCE THIS FRIDAY !!

End of year dance this Friday, May 16th from 6:30-8pm. VIP entrance at 6:15 for those who pre-purchase tickets online or in-person (Wed-Fri before school and at lunch). Concessions will be available. AISD dress code enforced with ID. Black, white, and silver attire encouraged.
🎉 Father FEST '25 Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 10 AM – 2 PM Arlington Athletic Center Join us for a day of fun, food, and celebration of responsible fatherhood and family connection at Father FEST '25—a district-wide event for the whole family! 🚗 Car Show – Classic rides, custom builds, and crowd favorites 📝 Fathers and Families Essay Contest Recognition 🏆 Campus & Student Recognition 🍔 Free Food, Games & Family Activities 🎁 Giveaways and Prizes Let’s celebrate the positive impact of fathers and families in education and beyond! 📲 Register today using the QR code below!
🎉 Father FEST 2025 Sábado, 17 de mayo de 2025 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Arlington Athletic Center ¡Acompáñanos en un día lleno de diversión, comida y celebración de la paternidad responsable y la conexión familiar en Father FEST 2025 — un evento para toda la familia! 🚗 Exhibición de Autos – Autos clásicos, personalizados y favoritos del público 📝 Reconocimiento del Concurso de Ensayos “Padres y Familias” 🏆 Reconocimiento a Estudiantes y Escuelas del Distrito 🍔 Comida Gratis, Juegos y Actividades Familiares 🎁 Premios y Rifas ¡Celebremos juntos el impacto positivo de los padres y las familias en la educación y nuestras comunidades! 📲 ¡Regístrate hoy usando el código QR abajo!

ART STUDENTS SUCCESS AT Jr.VASE

The art department is excited to congratulate all of our student artists who competed at JrVASE. Arlington ISD submitted 141 entries with 108 receiving the highest rating of a 4 and a Gold Medal. In addition, AISD brought home 13 Platinum Medals representing the top 10% of student artists from across the state!!! Arlington students received 13 Platinum medals and Gunn won 3 of them! Congratulations to the following students whose work was recognized with a Platinum medaAll of these entries receive the highest score of 4, qualifying them for a Gold Medal. Outstanding !!

IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO ORDER A YEARBOOK. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE IT DELIVERED TO YOUR HOME!

Let's help our Destination Imagination Teams get to Globals!

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.

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

MAY

5/12&5/13 - Arts Integration Schedule (Alternate student schedule)

5/13 - Math Universal Screener: NWEA MAP (EOY)

5/12&5/13 - Piano Extravaganza 6pm-8pm

5/13 - Orchestra NV Spring Trip to Alley Cats

5/14 - Corey Graduation @ Gunn JH

5/15 - AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam

5/15 - Choir Spring Concert 5:30pm-8pm

5/16 - Orchestra Varsity Spring Trip to Pinstack

5/16 - End of Year Dance by AVID and House Council

5/17 - Theatre Banquet 6pm-9pm

5/19 - 8th Grade Athletic Banquet 6:30pm-8:30pm

5/20 - 7th & 8th Grade Awards @ CVPA

5/21 - Band Booster Meeting - 6:00

5/22 - Jones Academy Graduation @ Gunn JH

5/22&5/23 - Exams/Early Dismissal

5/23 - Last Day of School

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Gunn JH & FADL Academy

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