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SwampBites November 25, 2023

DO YOU KNOW A FAMILY WHO WOULD LIKE TO JOIN THE ACADEMY? DO THEY HAVE A LOVE FOR THE ARTS? DO THEY ALREADY HAVE SOME SPANISH LANGUAGE ABILITIES? THIS IS THEIR CHANCE! HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!

Attention 8th Grade Parents!

Are you on a transfer? Transfers from Gunn to Arlington High School must be renewed. One of the missions at Arlington High School is to be the #1 school of choice in AISD. We are proud of the status we've achieved as THE high school to be at in Arlington. The transfer window for the 24-25 school year is about to begin. Students who do not live in the AHS attendance zone may apply for a transfer during the transfer window. If spots are available, students will be offered spots to Arlington HS pending a review of attendance and discipline. Arlington High has become a popular choice among Arlington families and we expect a waiting list in all grades. If you know of anyone interested in a transfer, please encourage them to apply for a transfer as soon as the window opens.

Transfer Windows: 11/16/23-11/30/23 --- 3/26/24-4/11/24 --- 7/2/24-7/18/24

NOTE: Students in the Dual Language program are automatically zoned for Arlington High School. No action is necessary if your child is in the Fine Arts and Dual Language Academy.

Choir students performed in the UIL Solo and Ensemble contest. A school record 36 students signed up to audition and a school record 34 competed! (Two were unable to at the last minute due to illness.) Mr. Hendrickson is incredibly proud to announce that for the first time in school history all 34 performers from Gunn received a 1, superior rating! That is the highest possible score a singer can receive in the Solo and Ensemble contest. We also had a whopping 11 students earn an outstanding soloist designation! The singers did a wonderful job preparing and have worked very hard for this result. Please join in congratulating these students!

David Pena: Outstanding Soloist, 1 rating

Adalyn Anderson: 1 rating

Fyneas Powell: Outstanding Soloist, 1 rating

Abby Young: 1 rating

Cassidee Pettitt: Outstanding Soloist, 1 rating

Eva Heizer: 1 rating

Eisley Victorious: 1 rating

Nolan Meyer: 1 rating

Gabriel Leal: Outstanding Soloist, 1 rating

Madison Lazala: 1 rating

Mason LaPlante: 1 rating

Sophia Chavez: 1 rating

Grace Medrano: 1 rating

Georgia Henderson: 1 rating

Lyph Fields: Outstanding Soloist, 1 rating

Evie Patterson: Outstanding Soloist, 1 rating

Harmony Magee: 1 rating

Allen Teel: 1 rating

Madison Blair: Outstanding Soloist, 1 rating

Sophia Huyck: 1 rating

Travis Hill: 1 rating

Adilyn Torres: 1 rating

Abigail Torres: 1 rating

Veronica Marin: 1 rating

Christian Serrato: Outstanding Soloist, 1 rating

Kelsey Erlandsen: Outstanding Soloist, 1 rating

Addy Laird: 1 rating

Andrew Jones: 1 rating

Finley Dulcie: 1 rating

Jack Caldwell: 1 rating

Oliver Haratine: Outstanding Soloist, 1 rating

Dannie Harrelson: 1 rating

Jeffrey Carlton: Outstanding Soloist, 1 rating

Italy Gomez: 1 rating

Last but not least, a huge shoutout to Mr. Cubela for accompanying all of the students on their solo.

AVID Students visited the University of North Texas the week before the holidays. Look out colleges, they are coming for you!

SEMESTER EXAM SCHEDULE

Final Exams will not be given early. If students have excused absences, parents can schedule makeup exams on January 8th. Please make arrangements with your child's teachers if this applies to your child, and be prepared to take makeup exams on January 8, 2023.

ATHLETICS

In order to complete, 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 @ rjoyner1@aisd.net

NOVEMBER

11/28 - TELPAS SCREENER-6th and 7th Grade (MOY)

11/28 - Choir Performs at Dallas Mavericks Game

11/28 - FADL Application Parent Info. Meeting 6pm-7pm

11/29 - TELPAS SCREENER-7th and 8th Grade (MOY)

11/29 - STEP TEAM PRACTICE

11/30 - TELPAS SCREENER- 8th Grade (MOY)

DECEMBER

12/2 - Band MS All-Region Clinic & Concert

12/2 - Jones Academy Ensemble Concert @ Gunn

12/4 - 8th Grade AVID trip to AHS

12/4 - Hope Squad 4:30pm-5:30pm

12/5 - Battle of the Books Practice 4:30pm-5:30pm

12/6 - Progress Reports go home

12/6 - STEP TEAM PRACTICE

12/6 - Santa Fe Trip Meeting 6pm-7:30pm

12/7 - Choir Winter Concert 6pm-7pm

12/12 - Piano: Winter Recital 6pm-8pm

12/13 - STEP TEAM PRACTICE

12/14 - Choir- Voice Recital 6pm-7pm

12/15 - Orchestra Winter Concert @ CVPA 7pm-8pm

12/19 - Band Winter Concert 6pm-7:30pm

12/20 & 12/21 - Finals/EARLY DISMISSAL (12:45)

12/21 - End of 1st Semester

12/22-1/8 - Winter Break