FIRST DOLLAR DRESS DAY:  Our first “Dollar Dress Day” or out of uniform day, will be held this WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28.  In order to participate, you must pay your homeroom teacher $1 as you enter the classroom on Wednesday morning.  TITAN PASS HOLDERS:  you do not have to pay $1, you just have to show your teacher your Titan Pass!  Your clothing must be school appropriate (no torn jeans, no overly revealing tops or bottoms, etc.).  If your clothes are not school appropriate, you will be required to change. Homeroom teachers, please turn the money in to Julia Luna by the end of Wednesday, September 28.

SENIOR RECYCLE:  The "Clean and Recycle Campaign" will start next week for all seniors. Three boxes will be placed in each senior homeroom to collect paper, plastic, and aluminum cans.  Please help change the world at the same time you help some of your seniors complete their CAS project.

Amazing Class of 2012:  Extended Essays are Due September 30th!  Full Draft includes Abstract, Title Page, Table of Contents, Works Cited, etc.  EVERYTHING should be in MLA format (please read through your Extended Essay handouts in your binder and see your Supervisor or Ms. Navalta if you have questions).  Don't forget page numbers, and 12 point font using Times New Roman (Check the Green Handout that your Supervisor gave you in Homeroom last week).  Ms. Navalta has extras if you misplaced your copy.  Remember Principle 9:  Few things are as potentially difficult, frustrating, or frightening, as genuine learning, yet nothing is so rewarding and empowering.

10th grade students:  At this time, you have already attended the Personal Project Orientation and have already gotten started on it. You will turn in your topic selection form on Friday, 9/30. If you have any questions about this, please contact your supervisor or the Personal Project Coordinators - Ms. Estrada at 975-1402 or Ms. Montalvo 373-7769.

GANAS STORE:  The Ganas Store is open!!!  Make sure to get permission & a pass from your teacher to go with your Ganas to Mrs. Cavazos-Escamilla’s office to purchase school supplies and small items.

JSA:  There will be a JSA meeting on Monday in Mr. Cabrera’s room (313) from 4:00-5:30.  Everyone is invited, please bring your $3 membership tax if you haven’t paid yet.  This is the last meeting we’ll accept new members!

IDEA’S GOT TALENT:  On October 7 during assembly time, students and staff will get the chance to showcase their special talents!  Since assemblies have gone so well lately, we want to reward you with a talent show!  If you are interested in performing, see Ms. Lopez.  The BRAND NEW Titan Drumline will be performing!

TITAN CHESS TEAM:  New members are welcome!  Students must register for USCF membership.  See Mrs. Olmos for details.  Chess practices are held every Monday in room 12 on the boardwalk from 3:50-5:00 PM.  The next tournament is at BL Gray Middle School, Sharyland, Texas on October 15. Tournament fee is S14.00 (bring fee by Monday October 3).  The IDEA Titan Chess Team is proudly representing our community!

FRIDAY ASSEMBLY:  Students will not have a high school assembly on Friday, September 30 due to Early Release.  On October 7, we will be hosting an event called “IDEA’s Got Talent” where you will hear from IDEA’s very own drumline, amongst other talented individuals.  If you have a talent you’d like to showcase, let Ms. Lopez know!

ATHLETICS:  Volleyball Junior Varsity and Varsity have games away on Thursday, 9/29, against IDEA San Benito.  The JV Games start at 6 p.m. and Varsity starts at 7:00 p.m. Our Lady Titans are now undefeated in charter league play!  Come out and support the Lady Titans in their quest to make the playoffs!!!

ATHLETICS:  Varsity Flag Football Players will play a double header against IDEA San Juan on Saturday, 9/24/2011 at 9:00 a.m. and against IDEA San Benito at 11:00 a.m. Games are played at McAllen West Side Park (Softball Complex & Soccer Fields), 1000 S. Ware Road, McAllen.  Come out and support the Donna Titans new Flag Football Team in their quest to make the playoffs!!!

ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS:  If you are interested in competing in the areas of Math, Science and/or Spelling, please see Mrs. Hinojosa and meet in her computer lab on Tuesday from 4:00-5:30 in Room 316.

TITANS FOR CHRIST:  If you are interested in finding out about a new student organization called Titans for Christ, please meet in Mrs. Hinojosa’s computer lab on Monday from 4:00-5:30.  The organization Titans for Christ signifies loyalty, faithfulness, respect and leadership.   If you have any questions, please speak with Kimberly Castillo or Vasthi Fernandez.

ANIME:  The anime club is looking for new recruits!  If you like watching anime, come join us every other Friday in Room 11 on the Boardwalk.  If you have any questions, ask Dakota Dodson, Briana Garcia or Roberto Ortiz.

SEE YOU AT THE POLE:  The student organization Titans for Christ is hosting a prayer meeting to coincide with the Global Day of Student Prayer at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, September 28, 2011.  For more information, please see Mrs. Hinojosa

CAFETERIA FAST PASS: Make sure you come to school every day and don’t leave early or arrive tardy if you want to be eligible for a CAFETERIA FAST PASS.  There will be one fast pass per grade level each week.  With this pass, YOU AND TWO FRIENDS will be able to go to the front of the line in the cafeteria!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:  Must be given to Ms. Lopez by 8 a.m. every Wednesday for the following week.

TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY

SECURITY....POSSIBLY YOU!!!!!

QUICK LOOP UP!  GOOD JOB WITH IMPROVING IN ALL CLASSES!!

INTERVENTION: Come back to HR to vote.  Jose Naveja will vote and then go interview Mrs. Drambarean.

Jose Naveja is the student of the week. He has demonstrated RISK TAKER by coming to a new school and has exemplified CARING by stepping up to help our homerom.

Jose, You rock!  Mrs. Hinojosa

REY-CHO'CHO''''S!!!!!!! YOU ROCK  :) -rey
ISAIAH-Yea buddy
JAVI-yoyo's , your cool in a way ?
JOEL-I don't really know you that much, but I think you are brilliant as a person. Well done, mate!
VAL-your cool, your cool :)

LAST WEEK: MARIA
Maria, than you for stepping up in HR and taking on or points calculation(CARING & BALANCED)
you calculated wrong!!!!

ROCKSTAR NEW STUDENTS

MONDAY 9/19

12th grade Diploma candidates:  CAS journal, including completed forms distributed by Ms. Montalvo, along with the reflection and evidence for at least one of your CAS activities, is due on Wednesday September 21st. You must bring your CAS journal to school that day so she can see it!

GANAS STORE:  The Ganas Store is open!!!  Make sure to get permission & a pass from your teacher to go with your Ganas to Mrs. Cavazos-Escamilla’s office to purchase school supplies and small items.  A list of items is outside the high school teacher’s lounge.

TITAN CHESS TEAM:  New members are welcome!  Students must register for USCF membership, which is valid for one year.  If you would like for Mrs. Olmos to register your application, bring the following information: full name, current address and zip code, date of birth, E-mail address, and USCF fee, under 12 yrs. $16.00, 13-15 yrs. $20.00, and 16 and older $24.00.  Chess practices are held every Monday in room 12 on the boardwalk from 3:50-5:00 PM.  The next tournament is at BL Gray Middle School, Sharyland, Texas on October 15. Tournament fee is S14.00 (bring fee by Monday October 3).  The IDEA Titan Chess Team is proudly representing our community!

FRIDAY ASSEMBLY:  Students will have a high school assembly on Friday, September 23 at 2:00.  The theme for this week’s assembly will be “Respect & Communication.”

ATHLETICS:  Volleyball Junior Varsity and Varsity have games on Tuesday, 9/20, at home vs. IDEA Mission.  On Friday, 9/23/2011, the Lady Titans face off against the IDEA San Juan Saints at home.  The JV Games start at 6 p.m. and Varsity starts at 7:00 p.m.  The cost to enter the game is $1.00 for students (or 4 ganas—these have to be issued to you—you can’t give someone else your Ganas so they can pay for their admission) and $2.00 for adult admission. Teachers get in free!!! Come out and support the Lady Titans in their quest to make the playoffs!!!

ATHLETICS:  Varsity Flag Football Players will play against IDEA San Juan on Saturday, 9/24/2011 at 9:00 a.m.  Games are played at McAllen West Side Park (Softball Complex & Soccer Fields), 1000 S. Ware Road, McAllen.  Come out and support the Donna Titans new Flag Football Team in their quest to make the playoffs!!!

ACADEMIC COMPETITIONS:  If you are interested in competing in the areas of Math, Science and/or Spelling, please see Mrs. Hinojosa and meet in her computer lab on Tuesday from 4:00-5:30 in Room 316.

TITANS FOR CHRIST:  If you are interested in finding out about a new student organization called Titans for Christ, please meet in Mrs. Hinojosa’s computer lab on Monday from 4:00-5:30.  The organization Titans for Christ signifies loyalty, faithfulness, respect and leadership.   If you have any questions, please speak with Kimberly Castillo or Vasthi Fernandez.

ANIME:  The anime club is looking for new recruits!  If you like watching anime, come join us every other Friday in Room 11 on the Boardwalk.  If you have any questions, ask Dakota Dodson, Briana Garcia or Roberto Ortiz.

DANCE:  Thank you to all the people who participated in Dance Tryouts last week!

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS:  Student Organization Sponsors and leaders have a meeting at 4:00 p.m. in the Library.  Mr. Salas & Ms. Lopez will be providing guidelines for student organization fundraising.

CAFETERIA FAST PASS: If you get perfect attendance this week, you may win a CAFETERIA FAST PASS.  There will be one fast pass per grade level each week, and we will be announcing the winner during Homeroom on Mondays.  With this pass, YOU AND TWO FRIENDS will be able to go to the front of the line in the cafeteria!  Make sure you come to school every day and don’t leave early or arrive tardy if you want to be eligible for this!!!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:  Must be given to Ms. Lopez by 8 a.m. every Wednesday for the following week.

MONDAY-9/12 NEW POWERPERIOD GROUPS

7:45--Pledges

7:46--Lunch Menu (attached—3 Options available daily)

7:46-7:47-GANAS homeroom drawing STICKER-

7:48-7:55  A student can read the announcements listed below: Issaiah PICK UP FORMS

GANAS STORE:  The Ganas Store is open!!!  Make sure to get permission & a pass from your teacher to go with your Ganas to Mrs. Cavazos-Escamilla’s office to purchase school supplies and small items.

STUDENT COUNCIL:  We will be voting during Homeroom next Wednesday & Friday for Student Council Officers.

PERSONAL PROJECT 10th GRADE– We will have a Personal Project mandatory meeting on Tuesday, September 13th in the cafeteria from 5:00pm to 6:00pm. Please remind your parents that attendance to this meeting is required. Let Ms. Montalvo know if you have any questions or are unable to attend so arranges can be made.

FRIDAY ASSEMBLY:  Students will not have a high school assembly on Friday, September 16 at 2:00.  The reason we are not having assembly is because we are having a districtwide IDEA College Fair in the gym from 1-3 that day.

ATHLETICS:  Volleyball Junior Varsity and Varsity have games on Tuesday, September 13 vs. IDEA Alamo.  The JV begins at 6:00 p.m. and the Varsity plays at 7:30.  Come out and support the Lady Titans at their away game!!!

ATHLETICS:  Varsity Flag Football Players will play on Saturday, September 17, 2011 at 8:00 a.m.  The game will be held in McAllen vs. IDEA Mission.  Location will be announced later!!!  Come out and support the Donna Titans new Flag Football Team!

DETENTION/WEST WING:  West Wing will be EVERY DAY and run by Ms. Griffith, Mr. Wagner & Mrs. Stout in Room 301 in the 9th grade hall.  Report there immediately after school—you have to stay for a minimum of 45 minutes.  HS Detention is Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 3:45 until 4:30 and will be held in Room 305 in the 9th grade hall.   Parents will have to sign you out of detention.  You will not be able to ride the bus if you have detention or West Wing.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS:  If you are interested in starting a student organization or club, pick up a CLUB AUTHORIZATION FORM outside the high school teacher’s lounge.  When the form is complete, turn it in to the box outside Ms. Lopez’s door.

CAFETERIA FAST PASS: If you get perfect attendance this week, your name will be put in a drawing to receive a CAFETERIA FAST PASS.  We are going to give out one fast pass per grade level, and we will be announcing the winner during Homeroom on Mondays.  With this pass, YOU AND TWO FRIENDS will be able to go to the front of the line in the cafeteria!  Make sure you come to school every day and don’t leave early or arrive tardy if you want to be eligible for this!!!

TITANS BOOSTER CLUB:  The newly founded Titans Athletic Booster Club is having a TITANS SKEET SHOOTING FUNDRAISER in honor of Titans Athletics on Saturday, September 17, 2011.  All students received a flyer on Friday for this event.  For more information, call Mayra Zamora at 929-2922 or Hector Zamora at 929-4145.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:  Must be given to Ms. Lopez by 8 a.m. every Wednesday for the following week.

FRIDAY!!

My Wildcats!!  You rock!! EVERYONE IS DOING A GREAT JOB!!
I AM SO PROUD OF YOU!! KEEP IT UP!!

Rockstars!! So, I found rockstar cookies to celebrate!! Donuts for the first ones or little piggy

FRIDAY IS REFLECTION DAY!  I want to SEE your REFLECTION FOR THIS WEEK & I WILL STAMP ALONG WITH PLANNERS.

REMINDER- family survey DUE MONDAY!! I WANT 100% turned in !!  %


$5.00 for planners I STILL NEED TO COLLECT :(

THURSDAY

HR: DEAR TIME: drop everything & READ.  It is quiet time THURSDAY
HOMEROOM HIGHLIGHTER-THIS WEEK: MARIA HERNANDEZ!
Maria has done an outstanding job of our College Class of 2019 poster and demonstrating being  caring and reflective.  She saw a problem that needed solving, reflecting that we could have a MORE BEAUTIFUL POSTER.  She took home materials and did an OUTSTANDING JOB!
Thank you! Maria

WRITE in color POSITIVE ON index CARD

9/7 WED ANNOUNCEMENTS

7:45	Pledges
7:46	Lunch Menu (students eating breakfast)
7:46-7:47	GANAS homeroom drawing- VanHee helper
7:48-755	Natalie Planner check with clipboard & HW quick check. Sarah  read the announcements listed below:  (Omar takes breakfast coolers out)

ANNOUNCEMENTS! FOR WEEK 9/6-9/9

1. GANAS STORE:  The Ganas Store is open!!!  Make sure to get permission & a pass from your teacher to go with your Ganas to Mrs. Cavazos-Escamilla’s office to purchase school supplies and small items.
2. STUDENT COUNCIL:  Student Council is starting immediately!  Student Council is seeking student leaders who are model IDEA and IB students. Applications for Student Council Officers are available outside of Mrs. Cisneros’ door (11^th/12^th grade building art room).  Applications are due TODAY, Tuesday, September 6, 2011. 
3. TITAN CHESS TEAM:  Students who are interested in joining the chess team must sign up with Mrs. Olmos. Mrs. Olmos & Coach Garza will be sponsoring this team.  An informational parent and student meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 6th from 4:00-5:00 in room 12 on the boardwalk. 
4. FRIDAY ASSEMBLY:  Students will have a high school assembly on Friday, September 9 at 2:00.  The theme for this week’s assembly will be “Student Council” and you will get the opportunity to hear students give their speeches for Officer Elections. 
5. ATHLETICS:  Volleyball Junior Varsity and Varsity have games on Saturday, 9/10, at home vs. IDEA San Benito.  The JV Game starts at 9 a.m. and Varsity starts at 10:30 a.m.  The cost to enter the game is $1.00 for students (or 4 ganas—these have to be issued to you—you can’t give someone else your Ganas so they can pay for their admission) and $2.00 for adult admission.  Come out and support the Lady Titans in their FIRST CHARTER DISTRICT GAME!!! 
6. ATHLETICS:  Varsity Flag Football Players will have their FIRST EVER FLAG FOOTBALL GAME on Saturday, 9/10/2011 at 9:00 a.m.  Location will be announced later!!!  Come out and support the Donna Titans new Flag Football Team! 
7. DANCE:  If you are interested in being on the Dance Team, please attend a meeting in the gym on Wednesday, 9/6/2011, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. 
8.  DETENTION/WEST WING:  West Wing will be EVERY DAY and run by Ms. Griffith, Mr. Wagner & Mrs. Stout in Room 301 in the 9^th grade hall.  Report there immediately after school—you have to stay for a minimum of 45 minutes.  HS Detention is Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 3:45 until 4:30 and will be held in Room 305 in the 9^th grade hall.   Parents will have to sign you out of detention.  You will not be able to ride the bus if you have detention or West Wing. 
9. STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS:  If you are interested in starting a student organization or club, pick up a CLUB AUTHORIZATION FORM outside the high school teacher’s lounge.  When the form is complete, turn it in to the box outside Ms. Lopez’s door. 
10. CAFETERIA FAST PASS: If you get perfect attendance this week, your name will be put in a drawing to receive a CAFETERIA FAST PASS.  We are going to give out one fast pass per grade level, and we will be announcing the winner during Homeroom on Mondays.  With this pass, YOU AND TWO FRIENDS will be able to go to the front of the line in the cafeteria!  Make sure you come to school every day and don’t leave early or arrive tardy if you want to be eligible for this!!! 
11. TITANS BOOSTER CLUB:  The newly founded Titans Athletic Booster Club is having a TITANS SKEET SHOOTING FUNDRAISER in honor of Titans Athletics on Saturday, September 17, 2011.  All students received a flyer on Friday for this event.  For more information, call Mayra Zamora at 929-2922 or Hector Zamora at 929-4145 
12. ANNOUNCEMENTS:  Must be given to Ms. Lopez by 8 a.m. every Wednesday for the following week.     

9/6

Students, I have passed out your QUICK LOOK UP grades and make sure you are checking with your teachers.

If we need to schedule a HR Math tutoring Edna and I are willing to help everyone.  I will reprint your QL grades Thursday.  Progress report cards will be going out next week so PLEASE give 100% everyday and ASK questions if your are in the black hole of darkness in class.

FRIDAY 9/2

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Thank you to MARIA HERNANDEZ who has volunteered to REDO our COLLEGE 2019 SIGN.

STUDENT OF THE WEEK FOR AUGUST

WEEK 8/28- Highlighter student of the week: Clarissa Campos for demonstrating "balanced" and "risk taker" by joining volleyball and doing her homework to keep balanced.

9/2-REFLECTION IN YOUR ENGLISH BOOK: How was your week? What was your high of the week and your low of the week?

USE 2 3X5 CARDS FOR 'SHOUT OUTS FOR STUDENTS"-EX: "Maria, thank you for being caring and creating our HR college poster."