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SEM Swimmers Shine at All City Championships

Sem Swimmers Shine At All City Championships

Congratulations to Callahan Stuart (senior) and Ian Brandt (freshman) who scored big points for their home high school team, Bryan Adams, at the All City Championships on December 18, 2018. Our SEM swimmers were familiar faces on the podium, here is how they did:

Ian Brandt, SEM Freshman
2 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze
200 Medley Relay – 1st
200 IM – 3rd
100 Backstroke – 2nd
400 Free Relay – 1st

Callahan Stuart, SEM Senior
2 bronze
100 Fly – 4th
200 Free Relay – 3rd
100 Backstroke – 3rd

With the high scores from Callahan and Ian, Bryan Adams boys won 1st place out of the 11 other DISD teams to win the title at All City! Next up, our SEM swimmers will compete at the District Championships on Friday, January 18, 2019. Let’s wish our boys GOOD LUCK at Districts!

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Texas PTA 2018 President’s List Award ~ Premio Lista Presidencial 2018

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Dear Science & Engineering PTSA,

Congratulations on earning the 2018 President’s List award!

Your PTSA is one of 957 that has already achieved Good Standing and reported more members than all of last year. Texas PTA applauds this amazing success and encourages you to keep up the great work!

The President’s List award icon is attached for you to share with your CommYOUnity.

Speaking of sharing, we will proudly share your success in the Superintendent’s Report Card being mailed this month.

As a reminder, January marks the first month of the 86th Legislative Session. We would like to invite you to the Texas PTA Rally Day coming up on February 25, 2019! By attending Rally Day, your CommYOUnity’s voice will be heard and will influence the future of our children.

Take a moment to review the Texas PTA Legislative Priorities here. Some folks in your school community and neighborhood may not know about our advocacy efforts. Share the information and ask them to add their voice by joining Science & Engineering PTSA. #EveryMemberCounts when we work to make every child’s potential a reality at the Capitol.

Again, congratulations on a job well done!

Sincerely,

Member Services Team

memberservices@txpta.org

1-800-TALK-PTA

Estimado Science & Engineering PTSA,

¡Felicitaciones por ganar el premio lista presidencial 2018!

Su PTSA es uno de 957 que ya ha alcanzado buenos términos y reportó más miembros que todo el año pasado. Texas PTA le aplaude este increíble éxito y le anima a que continúe con el excelente trabajo.

Se adjunta el icono del premio lista presidencial para que lo comparta con ComUNIDAD.

Hablando de compartir, compartiremos con orgullo su éxito en la libreta de calificaciones PTA del superintendente que se enviara este mes. 

Como recordatorio, enero marca el primer mes de la 86.ª Sesión Legislativa. ¡Nos gustaría invitarlo al próximo Rally Day de Texas PTA el 25 de febrero de 2019! Al asistir a Rally Day, la voz de su ComUNIDAD se escuchará e influirá el futuro de nuestros niños.

Tómese un momento para revisar las prioridades legislativas de Texas PTA aquí. Es posible que algunos en su comunidad escolar y vecindario no conozcan nuestros esfuerzos de abogacía. Comparta la información y pídales que agreguen su voz uniéndose a Science & Engineering PTSA. #EveryMemberCounts (#CadaMiembroCuenta por sus siglas en inglés) cuando trabajamos para hacer el potencial de cada niño una realidad en el Capitolio.

De nuevo, felicidades por un trabajo bien hecho.

Sinceramente,

Servicios para Miembros

memberservices@txpta.org

1-800-TALK-PTA

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SEM Debaters Attend Michelle Obama Tour

Sem Debaters Attend Michelle Obama Tour

On December 17, SEM debaters attended the Michelle Obama Becoming Tour. We got to hear the former first lady discuss the Presidency, politics, and pursuing your dreams. What an inspiring presentation! The debaters were extra excited because one of our own was featured on the American Airlines Jumbotron at the end of the show.

Attached is a photo of Ms. Zhuge and the debaters that attended with their Michelle Obama books. It’s not the best quality because it was dark outside the venue, but you can see all the smiling faces!  

~Ms Gregg

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Dallas Urban Debate Alliance Fall City Championship

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The SEM debaters, Ms. Zhuge, and Ms Gregg attended the Dallas Urban Debate Alliance Fall City Championship at Conrad. In addition to the usual championship, this event had $15,000 in scholarship prizes available to the top team from two different schools. While SEM had the top 2 varsity teams, only our top placing team will compete for the scholarship prizes in an exhibition debate in January. They will face the third placed team, Irma Rangel. Both SEM teams had undefeated records, and the tie for first was broken by only 2 speaker points.

I also want to give special recognition to our new Junior Varsity debaters – our novices moved to JV after only one semester of debate and were ranked ahead of competitors that have been debating for 1-3 years. Also thank you to Olivia Northcutt-Wyly, who did not compete but attended to coach our younger debaters and judge rounds.

VARSITY AWARDS:
First place team: Juan Diaz (second year winning) and Sophie Rahman
Second place team: Storm Lasseter and Benjamin Hernandez
First place speaker: Sophie Rahman
Second place speaker: Storm Lasseter
Sixth place speaker: Juan Diaz

JV AWARDS:
First place team: Jacob Gonzalez and Maanas Sharma
Seventh place team: Nelda Hernandez and Miles Grossman
First place speaker: Maanas Sharma
Second place speaker: Jacob Gonzalez
Seventh place speaker: Blaine Wells
Ninth place speaker: Reagan Hickox

NOVICE AWARDS:
Third place team: Priyanka Bhasi and Sebastian Hernandez
Fourth place team: Ishaan Gadiyar and Feven Kidanu
Fourth place speaker: Ishaan Gadiyar
Eighth place speaker: Priyanka Bhasi
Ninth place speaker: Feven Kidanu
Tenth place speaker: Camille Johnson

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Winter Holiday Cookie Bar for Our Teachers ~ Galletas Navideñas para nuestros Maestros!

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It’s almost the winter holiday break, so let’s show our teachers how much we appreciate them with a self-serve cookie buffet on Thursday, December 13, 2018. We are asking for your very best baking skills to make a dozen cookies for our teachers to pick and choose from so they can create their own holiday gift box of cookies!

We appreciate all donations…your best homemade recipe is ideal, but store-bought is also a great option! No baking skills? No time? No problem! You can also make a modest donation as well!

Please send a dozen cookies, either with your student to school, or come in and say hello to us as we set up in Room 211 from 8 AM-10 AM on Thursday, December 13, 2018 (the last regular school day before ACPs). Please bring cookies in a disposable container. We have display trays at school.

When you sign up below, please specify what type of cookie you’re bringing–such as chocolate chip, gingerbread, sugar, blossom, cream filled, oatmeal raisin, fig newton, brownies, cake balls, etc! Let’s try to make sure we give teachers a good variety!

Food allergies: Several teachers are allergic to nuts and cinnamon. Please note if you have these in your recipes. Thank you!

Please see the Sign Up Genius for more info, thanks!!

Ya casi son las vacaciones de invierno, así que demostrémosles a nuestros maestros cuánto los apreciamos con un buffet de galletas de autoservicio el jueves 13 de diciembre de 2018. Estamos solicitando sus mejores habilidades para hornear y hacer una docena de galletas para que nuestros maestros puedan escoger, elegir y crear su propia caja de galletas de regalo para las fiestas navideñas!

Apreciamos todas las donaciones … su mejor receta casera es ideal, ¡pero comprar en la tienda también es una excelente opción! No hay habilidades para hornear? ¿No hay tiempo? ¡No hay problema! ¡También puedes hacer una modesta donación!Por favor Envie una docena de galletas, ya sea con su estudiante a la escuela, o venga a saludarnos mientras nos preparamos en la Sala 211 de 8:00 a 10:00 a.m. el jueves 13 de diciembre de 2018 (el último día escolar regular antes de los ACP) . Por favor traiga las galletas en un recipiente desechable. Tenemos bandejas de exhibición en la escuela.

Cuando se registre a continuación, especifique qué tipo de galleta está trayendo, como por ejemplo, chispas de chocolate, pan de jengibre, azúcar, flores, rellenos de crema, pasas de avena, higo, bizcochos, pastelillos, etc. ¡Tratemos de asegurarnos de darles una buena variedad a los maestros!

Alergias a los alimentos: varios maestros son alérgicos a las nueces y la canela. Por favor, tenga en cuenta si tiene estos ingredientes en sus recetas. ¡Gracias!

Por favor, consulte el Registro Genius para más información, gracias!

Fecha: Jueves 12/13/2018

Hora:   8am-10am CST

Lugar  Cuarto 211 cerca de la oficina de SEM

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SEM Student Council-PTSA Robotics Competition Snack Bar

Snack Bar

VOLUNTEER NEEDS AT A GLANCE:

*Bulk single-serve snacks and drinks (chips, candies/candy bars, cases of water and soft drinks, etc.) to be sold at the Robotics Competition being held at Townview on 12/15/18

*Drop donations in Room 211 starting 12/7/18 through 12/14/18

Hello SEM Family!

The SEM PTSA is partnering with Student Council to sell snacks at the Robotics Competition being held on the Townview campus on December 15. This is a great opportunity for us to fundraise for Senior Week for all for SEM students! The more donations of snack items that we can sell at the Robotics competition, the more money we are able to raise per class!

We’re asking parents and students to donate bulk cases of single-serve snacks and cases of water and soft drinks that we can sell at the Robotics Competition. Click here to sign up!

No time to run to the store? We’re also accepting monetary donations via our PayPal link here: https://www.semagnet.org/help-sem/donate/

Thanks for all your help! Questions? Email volunteer@semagnet.org.

 

Date: 12/14/2018 (Fri.)Time: 8:00am – 3:00pm CSTLocation: Room 211

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Free Hot Cocoa Bar ~ Es una Fiesta Gratuita de Chocolate Caliente

Hot Chocolate

It’s a FREE hot cocoa party!  Let’s kick off winter break with a hot chocolate bar!

Join the PTSA on Wednesday December 19th. We will have cups of cocoa and a selection of festive toppings by the front office.   We would love parent volunteers to serve our wonderful students and end the semester with a smile.

The PTSA will be setting up from 12:00-1:00pm to be ready to pass out cocoa after the students’ last exam at 1:10.  They will still have time to grab lunch and catch the bus at 1:40.

If you can volunteer, please email Elizabeth Branson at coffee@semagnet.org
We hope to see you there!

¡Comencemos las vacaciones de invierno con un taza de chocolate caliente para nuestros estudiantes!

Únete al PTSA el miércoles 19 de diciembre. Tendremos tazas de chocolate y una selección de ingredientes que puedes incluir en tu chocolate, (junto a la oficina).  Nos encantaría que los padres voluntarios sirvan a nuestros maravillosos estudiantes y terminen el semestre con una sonrisa.

El PTSA se instalará de 12:00-1:00 pm para estar listos y repartir el chocolate caliente después del último examen de los estudiantes a la 1:10 pm. Todavía tendrán tiempo para almorzar y tomar el autobús a la 1:40 pm.

Si puede asistir, envíe un correo electrónico a Elizabeth Branson a coffee@semagnet.org  ¡Esperamos verlos este dia!