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No person shall on the basis of race, religion, national origin, age, color, handicap or sex be excluded from participating in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under the educational program or activity of the Mission Consolidated Independent School District, as required by Title IX of the US Office of Civil Rights, and the above requirements extended to the employ- ment by the Mission CISD and to admission thereto. Mission CISD does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals with disabilities, or in any aspect of their operations. Mission CISD also does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices. This notice is provided as required by Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding the ADA and Section 504 may be forwarded to the designated ADA and Section 504 compliance coordinators. ADA/Section 504 Coordinator, Maria Del Rosario Jimenez, 1201 Bryce Drive, Mission, TX 78572, 956-323-5626 • Title IX Coordinators, Deborah Garza, Lazaro Ramirez 1201 Bryce Drive, Mission, TX 78572, 956-323-5641, Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mission CISD Messenger is published for the parents, students and community of the Mission Consolidated Independent School District. 1201 Bryce Drive Mission, Texas 78572 (956) 323-5500 PRODUCTION STAFF Craig Verley, Editor Irene Garza, Secretary Aaron Cantu, Graphic Design Rick Hinojosa, Press Production ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Dr. Cornelio Gonzalez, Superintendent of Schools Mario Solis , Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Student Services Lucio Mendoza, Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations BOARD OF TRUSTEES Dr. Sonia M. Treviño, President Patricia O’Caña-Olivarez, Vice President Patty Bazaldua, Secretary Oscar Martinez, Member James E. Olivarez, Member Raymond R. Longoria, Member J.C. Avila, Member Preparing Students for College, Careers & Life MESSENGER A Community Newsleer Volume 8 - Number 7 - March 2013 Aſter starng with a field of 36 com- petors, it took about an hour to whit- tle that number down to one person, who is this year’s top speller in Mission CISD. Kimberly Garza, an eighth grader from Mission Jr. High School (pictured center) won this year’s annual district spelling bee for the third year in a row. Jacob Flores, an eighth grader from K. White Jr. High School (pictured leſt) came in second place. Both of these students advanced to the 25th An- nual Rio Grande Valley Regional Spell- ing Bee held at South Texas College in Weslaco, Texas. The third place finisher in this year’s district spelling bee was Sofia Gonza- lez, a fiſth grade student from Castro Elementary School. The other top spellers who compet- ed in this year’s Mission CISD District Spelling Bee were: Orion Rains, Victo- ria Ramirez, Alton Elementary School; Simran Patel, Gabriel Sanchez, Bryan Elementary School; Alia Chacon, Bren- dan McGee, Cantu Elementary School; Joseph Leal, Castro Elementary School; Victoria Araujo, Jonathan Valdez, Cavazos Elementary School; Monica Garcia, Angel Lara, Escobar/Rios Ele- mentary School; Sofia Longoria, Andre Palacios, Leal Elementary School; Kai- tlin Munoz, Elyssa Rodriguez, Marcell Elementary School; Kassandra Saldana, Alexandra Salinas, Midkiff Elemen- tary School; Damian Gonzalez, Caleb Masso, Mims Elementary School; Lisa Garza, Elizabeth Villarreal, O’Grady Elementary School; Victoria Molina, Alexis Trevino, Pearson Elementary School; Anahi Molano, Carlos Ponce, Salinas Elementary School; Cesar Bar- rera, Kaydence Barron, Waitz Elemen- tary School; Chelsie Barrientos, Wendy De La Cruz, Alton Memorial Jr. High School; Ileana Contreras, Mission Jr. High School; Rizalyn Joy Dela Torre, K. White Jr. High School; Ramiro Flores, Erica Mendez, R. Cantu Jr. High School. MISSION CISD CROWNS THE DISTRICT’S TOP SPELLERS The superintendent of Mission CISD received a call recently from Tom May- nard, execuve director for Texas FFA Associaon and member of the Texas State Board of Educaon (SBOE). Maynard invited the state champion Mission FFA Senior Conducng (par- liamentary procedure) Team to an SBOE meeng in September. Maynard indicated he wanted the students to perform for the SBOE and offered his support as the students prepare to rep- resent Texas at the naonal FFA confer- ence in October. Team members are (front row L-R): Jose Calderon, reporter; Miguel Calde- ron, sennel; Itzel Lopez, vice presi- dent; Vanessa Calderon, president. On the back row are: Benito Garza, chap- ter advisor; Linee Landeros, member; Johanna Jimenez, secretary; Sebasan Marnez, member; Rolando Hinojosa, advisor; J.C. Marnez, treasurer. Not pictured are: Christopher Venecia, member; Brandon Garza, member. In the conducng team compe- ons, the teams conduct a mock chap- ter meeng to demonstrate knowl- edge of parliamentary law and the use of correct parliamentary procedures. At the conclusion of the mock meeng, team members are asked quesons re- garding parliamentary law. The Mission FFA Senior Conducng Team won first place at the State Lead- ership Development Events, which are set up to find the top teams in the state. In the case of the Senior Chapter Conducng Leadership Development Event, compeons focus on creang situaons for members to demon- strate their abilies in public speaking, decision making, communicaon, and their knowledge of agriculture, the FFA organizaon, and parliamentary pro- cedures. All leadership development events have eliminaon rounds at the district and area levels before advanc- ing to state level compeons. MISSION FFA STUDENTS INVITED TO STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING This school year, Pearson Elemen- tary School introduced something new they call Got College? Days. The main hope for the project is to have students gain a beer understanding of the many colleges and universies that are available to them. Each month, the campus focuses on one college or university. Students are provided with informaon on the se- lected school through their counseling classes. At the end of the month, the enre school celebrates a Got College? Day. Through the month of January, stu- dents at Pearson have learned about South Texas College, The University of Texas Pan American, The University of Texas at Ausn, and Baylor University. The Baylor University Got College? Day included a special visit by a former Pearson Elementary School student, Bobby Lopez. Lopez is currently an as- sistant district aorney. He spoke to students about his educaonal jour- ney and emphasized the need for all of them to aend college and to fight for what they want, no maer what the circumstances. As a former Pearson student, Lopez served as a great role model for the students on the Baylor Got College? Day. Lopez received his undergraduate educaon from the University of Texas at Ausn and his law degree from Bay- lor University. Before the end of the school year, Pearson Elementary School plans to celebrate and study Texas Tech Uni- versity, Texas A&M University, Harvard University, and Stanford University. Pictured is Lopez and members of the Pearson team having some fun showing their Baylor bear claws. GOT COLLEGE? PEARSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL’S COLLEGE FOCUS DAYS The Veterans Memorial High School (VMHS) DECA (Distribuve Educaon Clubs of America) chapter had 14 stu- dents represenng them at the DECA State Career Development Conference. The students qualified based upon their performance at the District 1 Ca- reer Development Conference held re- cently in Weslaco. The students who advanced to state compeon are: Maryah Lopez, Alejan- dra Marnez, learn and earn project; Ernesto Torres, Chris Perez, business law and ethics; Savanah Balderas, Ga- briel Lopez, entrepreneurship-wrien; Kevin Toscano, Vanessa Osorio, public relaons project; Hali Medina, Mat- thew Gonzalez, adversing campaign; Gonzalo Arrevalo, Alexandria Gonzalez, Gali Zorola, financial literacy project; Haley Milam, professional selling. Vanessa Osorio was elected as DECA district president. Mahew Gonzalez was elected as DECA district secretary. Pictured from leſt to right are: Gali Zorola, Vanessa Osorio, Haley Milam, Gabriel Lopez, Hali Medina, Mahew Gonzalez, Alejandra Marnez, Gonzalo Arrevalo, Ernesto Torres, Chris Perez. Not pictured are: Maryah Lopez, Sa- vanah Balderas, Alexandria Gonzalez, Kevin Toscano. VMHS DECA STUDENTS QUALIFY FOR STATE COMPETITION Students from the Veterans Memo- rial FFA chapter did very well at the recent Texas Citrus Fiesta Youth Show. In the citrus idenficaon and judg- ing contest, the sub-junior team placed first in their division. Team members are: Bella Alaniz, Bethany Garza, John- ny Marnez. The junior division team placed second. Team members are: Zenaida Alaniz, David Bazan, Cassandra Diaz, Victoria Lambert. The senior division team also placed second. Team members are: Dannelle Cerroblanco, Priscilla Cerroblanco, An- thony Guerrero, Chrisna Reyna. Top place finishers in the citrus entry variety division include: Dannelle Cer- roblanco, second place, Orange; Zenai- da Alaniz, second place, Ray Hender- son Grapefruit; Roy Guerrero, second place, Ruby Red Grapefruit; Joel Garza, second place, Eureka Lemon. VETERANS MEMORIAL FFA CHAPTER RESULTS FROM CITRUS FIESTA YOUTH SHOW MISSION FFA JUDGING TEAMS WIN CHAMPIONSHIPS AT CITRUS FIESTA The two Mission FFA citrus judging teams earned the Rio Grande Valley FFA District Championship in their di- vision at this year’s Texas Citrus Fiesta Youth Show. The junior team consists of students in grades nine and ten. The senior team is made up of students in grades eleven and twelve. To compete in this event, team members learn how to properly judge and idenfy 50 different variees of citrus grown in the Rio Grande Valley. This annual event allows agricultural science students to get hands on expe- rience in the citrus industry and other agri-businesses in the area and state. In addion to their compeons, Mission FFA members helped set up this year’s event. Thirty Mission FFA students exhibited fruit, while others informed vising members of the gen- eral public about the different variees of fruit. MHS FBLA STUDENTS QUALIFY FOR STATE COMPETITIONS A total of 13 Mission High School (MHS) Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) students qualified for the Texas FBLA State Leadership Con- ference held in Dallas, Texas. Two ad- dional students served as alternates. The students who advanced to state are: Anna Cazares, database design and applicaons; Yvee Cazares, word processing I; Emma Contreras, business communicaons; Joseph C. Esquivel, business calculaons; Josiah D. Esquiv- el, business calculaons; Jorge Andres Garcia, accounng I; Eri Longoria, busi- ness math; Jocelyn Lopez, accounng I; Edward Markowsky, health care ad- ministraon; Edgar Navejar, business law; Julio Perez, business law; Mario Salinas, business math; Jacobo Solis Jr., business law. The two alternates are: Carlos Nava, cyber security; Crystal Pinon, business communicaons. Pictured on the front is: Josiah Es- quivel. On the middle row are: Yvee Cazares, Mario Salinas, Anna Cazares, Crystal Pinon. On the back row are: Joseph Esquivel, Julio Perez, Carlos Nava, Eri Longoria, Jocelyn Lopez. Not pictured are: Jorge Andres Garcia, Ed- gar Navejar, Jacobo Solis, Edward Mar- kowsky, Emma Contreras. Top students from Mission High School (MHS) aended the Business Professionals of America (BPA) 2013 State Leadership Conference in Hous- ton, Texas. The MHS chapter members joined over 2,500 other conference delegates from across the state to parcipate in state-level business skill compeons, general sessions, and the state officer candidate campaigns and elecons. The state qualifiers are: Rhaudell Cordova, advanced spreadsheets; Mariana Vargas/Anna Hernandez/Alex- andrea Salazar, administrave support team; Alicia Carmona, advanced word processing; Rocio Rendon/Aileen Her- nandez/Adry Salazar, broadcast news producon; Anna Cazares, database applicaons; Luis Hilario, fundamental spreadsheets; Anna Hernandez, inte- grated soſtware; Rhaudell Cordova/ Alondra Garza/Jessica Galindo/Aman- da Saenz, PowerPoint presentaon management team; Javier Cervantes, advanced spreadsheets; Rocio Rendon, database aplicaons; Ana Pruneda, fundamental accounng; Jovanna Her- nandez, computer network technology. Pictured are MHS BPA students who have qualified for the state leadership conference and compeon. On the front row: Alexandrea Salazar, Ana Pruneda. On the second row: Anna Hernandez, Alondra Garza, Aileen Her- nandez, Mariana Vargas, Anna Cazares, Rhaudell Cordova. On the third row are: Luis Hilario, Alicia Carmona, Rocio Rendon, Amanda Saenz. Not pictured are: Javier Cervantes, Jessica Galindo, Adry Salazar, Jovanna Hernandez. MHS BPA STUDENTS QUALIFY FOR STATE COMPETITIONS Congratulaons to Castro Elementary School. They had the largest campus related team parcipate in the VMHS 5K earlier this year. MHS DECA STUDENTS QUALIFY FOR STATE COMPETITION The Mission High School (MHS) DECA (Distribuve Educaon Clubs of America) chapter had seven students represenng them at the DECA State Career Develop- ment Conference held in Corpus Chris. The students qualified based upon their performance at the District 1 Career Development Conference held recently in Weslaco. The students who advanced to state compeon are pictured leſt to right: Gabri- el Trujillo, sports and entertainment markeng series; Vanessa Rodriguez, Zulema Uribe, John Diaz, public relaons project; Andy Garcia, accounng applicaons se- ries; Erik Ramirez, apparel and accessories markeng series; Blanca Maldonado, hotel and lodging management series; Claudia Cavazos, apparel and accessories markeng series; Kristen Borrego, food markeng series. In addion to their compeons, Andy Garcia planned to run for the office of state reporter, and John Diaz planned to run for state vice president.

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Page 1: Messenger Life - Mission Consolidated Independent School ... · Gonzalez, Alejandra Martinez, Gonzalo Arrevalo, Ernesto Torres, Chris Perez. Not pictured are: Maryah Lopez, Sa-vanah

No person shall on the basis of race, religion, national origin, age, color, handicap or sex be excluded from participating in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under the educational program or activity of the Mission Consolidated Independent School District, as required by Title IX of the US Office of Civil Rights, and the above requirements extended to the employ-ment by the Mission CISD and to admission thereto.

Mission CISD does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals with disabilities, or in any aspect of their operations. Mission CISD also does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices.

This notice is provided as required by Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding the ADA and Section 504 may be forwarded to the designated ADA and Section 504 compliance coordinators.

ADA/Section 504 Coordinator, Maria Del Rosario Jimenez, 1201 Bryce Drive, Mission, TX 78572, 956-323-5626 • Title IX Coordinators, Deborah Garza, Lazaro Ramirez 1201 Bryce Drive, Mission, TX 78572, 956-323-5641, Mon.-Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Mission CISD Messenger is published for the parents, students and community of the Mission Consolidated Independent School District. 1201 Bryce Drive • Mission, Texas 78572 • (956) 323-5500

PRODUCTION STAFF • Craig Verley, Editor • Irene Garza, Secretary • Aaron Cantu, Graphic Design • Rick Hinojosa, Press ProductionADMINISTRATIVE STAFF • Dr. Cornelio Gonzalez, Superintendent of Schools

Mario Solis , Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Student ServicesLucio Mendoza, Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations

BOARD OF TRUSTEES • Dr. Sonia M. Treviño, President • Patricia O’Caña-Olivarez, Vice President • Patty Bazaldua, Secretary • Oscar Martinez, Member • James E. Olivarez, Member • Raymond R. Longoria, Member • J.C. Avila, Member

Preparing Students for College, Careers &

LifeMessengerA Community Newsletter Volume 8 - Number 7 - March 2013

After starting with a field of 36 com-petitors, it took about an hour to whit-tle that number down to one person, who is this year’s top speller in Mission CISD. Kimberly Garza, an eighth grader from Mission Jr. High School (pictured center) won this year’s annual district spelling bee for the third year in a row. Jacob Flores, an eighth grader from K. White Jr. High School (pictured left) came in second place. Both of these students advanced to the 25th An-nual Rio Grande Valley Regional Spell-ing Bee held at South Texas College in Weslaco, Texas.

The third place finisher in this year’s district spelling bee was Sofia Gonza-lez, a fifth grade student from Castro Elementary School.

The other top spellers who compet-ed in this year’s Mission CISD District Spelling Bee were: Orion Rains, Victo-ria Ramirez, Alton Elementary School; Simran Patel, Gabriel Sanchez, Bryan Elementary School; Alia Chacon, Bren-

dan McGee, Cantu Elementary School; Joseph Leal, Castro Elementary School; Victoria Araujo, Jonathan Valdez, Cavazos Elementary School; Monica Garcia, Angel Lara, Escobar/Rios Ele-mentary School; Sofia Longoria, Andre Palacios, Leal Elementary School; Kai-tlin Munoz, Elyssa Rodriguez, Marcell Elementary School; Kassandra Saldana, Alexandra Salinas, Midkiff Elemen-tary School; Damian Gonzalez, Caleb Masso, Mims Elementary School; Lisa Garza, Elizabeth Villarreal, O’Grady Elementary School; Victoria Molina, Alexis Trevino, Pearson Elementary School; Anahi Molano, Carlos Ponce, Salinas Elementary School; Cesar Bar-rera, Kaydence Barron, Waitz Elemen-tary School; Chelsie Barrientos, Wendy De La Cruz, Alton Memorial Jr. High School; Ileana Contreras, Mission Jr. High School; Rizalyn Joy Dela Torre, K. White Jr. High School; Ramiro Flores, Erica Mendez, R. Cantu Jr. High School.

Mission CisD Crowns the DistriCt’s top spellers

The superintendent of Mission CISD received a call recently from Tom May-nard, executive director for Texas FFA Association and member of the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE). Maynard invited the state champion Mission FFA Senior Conducting (par-liamentary procedure) Team to an SBOE meeting in September. Maynard indicated he wanted the students to perform for the SBOE and offered his support as the students prepare to rep-resent Texas at the national FFA confer-ence in October.

Team members are (front row L-R): Jose Calderon, reporter; Miguel Calde-ron, sentinel; Itzel Lopez, vice presi-dent; Vanessa Calderon, president. On the back row are: Benito Garza, chap-ter advisor; Linette Landeros, member; Johanna Jimenez, secretary; Sebastian Martinez, member; Rolando Hinojosa, advisor; J.C. Martinez, treasurer. Not pictured are: Christopher Venecia, member; Brandon Garza, member.

In the conducting team competi-tions, the teams conduct a mock chap-ter meeting to demonstrate knowl-edge of parliamentary law and the use of correct parliamentary procedures. At the conclusion of the mock meeting, team members are asked questions re-garding parliamentary law.

The Mission FFA Senior Conducting Team won first place at the State Lead-ership Development Events, which are set up to find the top teams in the state. In the case of the Senior Chapter Conducting Leadership Development Event, competitions focus on creating situations for members to demon-strate their abilities in public speaking, decision making, communication, and their knowledge of agriculture, the FFA organization, and parliamentary pro-cedures. All leadership development events have elimination rounds at the district and area levels before advanc-ing to state level competitions.

Mission FFA stuDents

inviteD to stAte BoArD oF

eDuCAtion Meeting This school year, Pearson Elemen-

tary School introduced something new they call Got College? Days. The main hope for the project is to have students gain a better understanding of the many colleges and universities that are available to them.

Each month, the campus focuses on one college or university. Students are provided with information on the se-lected school through their counseling classes. At the end of the month, the entire school celebrates a Got College? Day.

Through the month of January, stu-dents at Pearson have learned about South Texas College, The University of Texas Pan American, The University of Texas at Austin, and Baylor University.

The Baylor University Got College? Day included a special visit by a former Pearson Elementary School student, Bobby Lopez. Lopez is currently an as-sistant district attorney. He spoke to students about his educational jour-ney and emphasized the need for all of them to attend college and to fight for what they want, no matter what the circumstances.

As a former Pearson student, Lopez served as a great role model for the students on the Baylor Got College? Day. Lopez received his undergraduate education from the University of Texas at Austin and his law degree from Bay-lor University.

Before the end of the school year, Pearson Elementary School plans to celebrate and study Texas Tech Uni-versity, Texas A&M University, Harvard University, and Stanford University.

Pictured is Lopez and members of the Pearson team having some fun showing their Baylor bear claws.

got College? peArson

eleMentAry sChool’s College

FoCus DAys

The Veterans Memorial High School (VMHS) DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) chapter had 14 stu-dents representing them at the DECA State Career Development Conference. The students qualified based upon their performance at the District 1 Ca-reer Development Conference held re-cently in Weslaco.

The students who advanced to state competition are: Maryah Lopez, Alejan-dra Martinez, learn and earn project; Ernesto Torres, Chris Perez, business law and ethics; Savanah Balderas, Ga-briel Lopez, entrepreneurship-written; Kevin Toscano, Vanessa Osorio, public

relations project; Hali Medina, Mat-thew Gonzalez, advertising campaign; Gonzalo Arrevalo, Alexandria Gonzalez, Gali Zorola, financial literacy project; Haley Milam, professional selling.

Vanessa Osorio was elected as DECA district president. Matthew Gonzalez was elected as DECA district secretary.

Pictured from left to right are: Gali Zorola, Vanessa Osorio, Haley Milam, Gabriel Lopez, Hali Medina, Matthew Gonzalez, Alejandra Martinez, Gonzalo Arrevalo, Ernesto Torres, Chris Perez. Not pictured are: Maryah Lopez, Sa-vanah Balderas, Alexandria Gonzalez, Kevin Toscano.

vMhs DeCA stuDents quAliFy For stAte CoMpetition

Students from the Veterans Memo-rial FFA chapter did very well at the recent Texas Citrus Fiesta Youth Show.

In the citrus identification and judg-ing contest, the sub-junior team placed first in their division. Team members are: Bella Alaniz, Bethany Garza, John-ny Martinez.

The junior division team placed second. Team members are: Zenaida Alaniz, David Bazan, Cassandra Diaz, Victoria Lambert.

The senior division team also placed second. Team members are: Dannelle Cerroblanco, Priscilla Cerroblanco, An-thony Guerrero, Christina Reyna.

Top place finishers in the citrus entry variety division include: Dannelle Cer-roblanco, second place, Orange; Zenai-da Alaniz, second place, Ray Hender-son Grapefruit; Roy Guerrero, second place, Ruby Red Grapefruit; Joel Garza, second place, Eureka Lemon.

veterAns MeMoriAl FFA

ChApter results FroM Citrus FiestA youth show

Mission FFA juDging teAMs

win ChAMpionships At Citrus FiestA

The two Mission FFA citrus judging teams earned the Rio Grande Valley FFA District Championship in their di-vision at this year’s Texas Citrus Fiesta Youth Show. The junior team consists of students in grades nine and ten. The senior team is made up of students in grades eleven and twelve.

To compete in this event, team members learn how to properly judge and identify 50 different varieties of citrus grown in the Rio Grande Valley. This annual event allows agricultural science students to get hands on expe-rience in the citrus industry and other agri-businesses in the area and state.

In addition to their competitions, Mission FFA members helped set up this year’s event. Thirty Mission FFA students exhibited fruit, while others informed visiting members of the gen-eral public about the different varieties of fruit.

Mhs FBlA stuDents

quAliFy For stAte

CoMpetitionsA total of 13 Mission High School

(MHS) Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) students qualified for the Texas FBLA State Leadership Con-ference held in Dallas, Texas. Two ad-ditional students served as alternates.

The students who advanced to state are: Anna Cazares, database design and applications; Yvette Cazares, word processing I; Emma Contreras, business communications; Joseph C. Esquivel, business calculations; Josiah D. Esquiv-el, business calculations; Jorge Andres Garcia, accounting I; Eri Longoria, busi-ness math; Jocelyn Lopez, accounting I; Edward Markowsky, health care ad-ministration; Edgar Navejar, business law; Julio Perez, business law; Mario Salinas, business math; Jacobo Solis Jr., business law.

The two alternates are: Carlos Nava, cyber security; Crystal Pinon, business communications.

Pictured on the front is: Josiah Es-quivel. On the middle row are: Yvette Cazares, Mario Salinas, Anna Cazares, Crystal Pinon. On the back row are: Joseph Esquivel, Julio Perez, Carlos Nava, Eri Longoria, Jocelyn Lopez. Not pictured are: Jorge Andres Garcia, Ed-gar Navejar, Jacobo Solis, Edward Mar-kowsky, Emma Contreras.

Top students from Mission High School (MHS) attended the Business Professionals of America (BPA) 2013 State Leadership Conference in Hous-ton, Texas. The MHS chapter members joined over 2,500 other conference delegates from across the state to participate in state-level business skill competitions, general sessions, and the state officer candidate campaigns and elections.

The state qualifiers are: Rhaudell Cordova, advanced spreadsheets; Mariana Vargas/Anna Hernandez/Alex-andrea Salazar, administrative support team; Alicia Carmona, advanced word processing; Rocio Rendon/Aileen Her-nandez/Adry Salazar, broadcast news production; Anna Cazares, database applications; Luis Hilario, fundamental spreadsheets; Anna Hernandez, inte-grated software; Rhaudell Cordova/Alondra Garza/Jessica Galindo/Aman-da Saenz, PowerPoint presentation management team; Javier Cervantes, advanced spreadsheets; Rocio Rendon, database aplications; Ana Pruneda, fundamental accounting; Jovanna Her-nandez, computer network technology.

Pictured are MHS BPA students who have qualified for the state leadership conference and competition. On the front row: Alexandrea Salazar, Ana Pruneda. On the second row: Anna Hernandez, Alondra Garza, Aileen Her-nandez, Mariana Vargas, Anna Cazares, Rhaudell Cordova. On the third row are: Luis Hilario, Alicia Carmona, Rocio Rendon, Amanda Saenz. Not pictured are: Javier Cervantes, Jessica Galindo, Adry Salazar, Jovanna Hernandez.

Mhs BpA stuDents

quAliFy For stAte

CoMpetitions

Congratulations to Castro Elementary School. They had the largest campus related team participate in the VMHS 5K earlier this year.

Mhs DeCA stuDents

quAliFy For stAte

CoMpetition

The Mission High School (MHS) DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) chapter had seven students representing them at the DECA State Career Develop-ment Conference held in Corpus Christi. The students qualified based upon their performance at the District 1 Career Development Conference held recently in Weslaco.

The students who advanced to state competition are pictured left to right: Gabri-el Trujillo, sports and entertainment marketing series; Vanessa Rodriguez, Zulema Uribe, John Diaz, public relations project; Andy Garcia, accounting applications se-ries; Erik Ramirez, apparel and accessories marketing series; Blanca Maldonado, hotel and lodging management series; Claudia Cavazos, apparel and accessories marketing series; Kristen Borrego, food marketing series.

In addition to their competitions, Andy Garcia planned to run for the office of state reporter, and John Diaz planned to run for state vice president.

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Mensajero

Ninguna persona a base de raza, religión, origen nacional, edad, color, impedimento físico o sexo deberá ser excluída de participar en, negársele beneficios de, or ser sujeta a discriminación bajo el programa educacional o actividades del distrito escolar de Mission, según requisito del Título IX de la Oficina Federal de Derechos Civiles y los requisitos ya mencionados, extendidos por el distrito escolar de Mission para admisión o empleo.

El distrito escolar de Mission no discrimina a base de incapacidad (física o mental) para admisión a sus programas, servicios, o actividades, acceso a ellos, tratamiento para individuos con incapacidades, o en ningun aspecto a sus operaciones. El distrito escolar de Mission tampoco discrimina a base de incapacidad en sus prácticas de empleo.

Este aviso se proporciona según la provisión del Título II de la Acta de Americanos Incapacitados de 1990 y la Sección 504 del Acta de Rehabilitación de 1973. Preguntas, quejas, o infor-mación adicional acerca de la Acta de Americanos Incapacitados y la Sección 504 deberán ser remitidas a las personas responsables en la coordinación y cumplimiento.

Coordinadora de la ADA/Sección 504, Maria Del Rosario Jimenez, 1201 Bryce Drive, Mission, TX 78572, 956-323-5626 • Coordinadores de la Acta de Americanos Incapacitados, Deborah Garza, Lazaro Ramirez, 1201 Bryce Drive, Mission TX, 78572, 956-323-5641 • Lunes - Viernes 8:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.

Mission CISD Mensajero se publica para los padres, alumnos y la comunidad del Distrito Escolar Independiente y Consolidado de Mission. 1201 Bryce Drive • Mission, Texas 78572 • (956) 323-5500 • www.mcisd.net

PERSONAL DE PRODUCCIÓN • Craig Verley, Editor • Aaron Cantú, Diseño Grafico • Irene Garza, Secretaria • Rick Hinojosa, Producción de PrensaPERSONAL ADMINISTRATIVO • Dr. Cornelio Gonzalez, Superintendente de las Escuelas

Mario Solis, Superintendente Asistente para el Personal y Servicios Estudiantiles Lucio Mendoza, Superintendente Asistente para Finanzas y Operaciones

JUNTA DIRECTIVA • Dr. Sonia M. Treviño, Presidente • Patricia O’Caña-Olivarez, Vice Presidente • Patty Bazaldua, Secretaria • Oscar Martinez, Miembro • James E. Olivarez, Miembro • Raymond R. Longoria, Miembro • J.C. Avila, Miembro

Un Boletín para la Communidad Volume 8 - Numero 7 - Marzo 2013

Preparando Estudiantes para La Universidad,

las Carreras y La Vida

Después de comenzar con un campo de 36 competidores, se tomo alred-edor de una hora para disminuir ese número a una persona que es la mejor deletreadora de este año en el distrito escolar de Mission. Kimberly Garza, una alumna de octavo grado en Mis-sion Jr. High School (al centro de la fotografía) ganó este año el concurso anual de deletreo en el distrito por el tercer año consecutivo. Jacob Flores, un alumno de octavo grado en K. White Jr. High (a la izquierda) obtuvo el segundo lugar. Ambos alumnos avan-zaron al concurso Anual de Deletreo Regional del Valle del Rio Grande #25 que se llevo a cabo en South Texas Col-lege en Weslaco, Texas.

El tercer lugar en el concurso de deletreo de este año fue para Sofía González, una alumna de quinto grado de Castro Elementary.

Los otros mejores deletreadores de las escuelas que compitieron en el concurso de deletreo de Mission CISD

este año fueron: Orion Rains, Victoria Ramírez, Alton Elementary; Simran Patel, Gabriel Sánchez, Bryan Elemen-tary; Alía Chacón, Brendan McGee, Cantu Elementary; Joseph Leal, Castro Elementary; Victoria Araujo, Jonathan Valdez, Cavazos Elementary; Mónica García, Angel Lara, Escobar/Rios El-ementary; Sofía Longoria, André Pala-cios, Leal Elementary; Kaitlin Munoz, Elyssa Rodriguez, Marcell Elementary; Kassandra Saldana, Alexandra Salinas, Midkiff Elementary; Damián González, Caleb Masso, Mims Elementary; Lisa Garza, Elizabeth Villarreal, O’Grady El-ementary; Victoria Molina, Alexis Tre-vino, Pearson Elementary; Anahi Mo-lano, Carlos Ponce, Salinas Elementary; Cesar Barrera, Kaydence Barrón, Waitz Elementary; Chelsie Barrientos, Wendy De La Cruz, Alton Memorial Jr. High; Il-eana Contreras, Mission Jr. High; Riza-lyn Joy Dela Torre, K. White Jr. High; Ramiro Flores, Érica Méndez, R. Cantu Jr. High.

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lar de Misison recibió una llamada reci-entemente de Tom Maynard, director ejecutivo para la Asociación de Texas FFA y miembro del Consejo Educativo del Estado de Texas (SBOE por sus si-glas en inglés). Maynard invitó a los campeones estatales del equipo Senior Conducting (procedimiento parlamen-tario) de Mission FFA a una reunión de SBOE en septiembre. Maynard indicó que él quisiera que los alumnos se ac-tuaran para el SBOE y ofreció su apoyo mientras que los alumnos se preparan para representar a Texas en la confer-encia nacional de FFA en octubre.

Los miembros del equipo son (prim-era fila de izquierda a derecha): Jose Calderon, reportero; Miguel Calderon, centinela; Itzel López, vice presidenta; Vanessa Calderon, presidenta. En la fila trasera: Benito Garza, consejero de la organización; Linette Landeros, miembro; Johanna Jiménez, secretaria; Sebastian Martínez, miembro; Rolando Hinojosa, consejero; J.C. Martínez, tes-orero. No están en la fotografía: Chris-topher Venecia, miembro; Brandon Garza, miembro.

En las competencias del equipo de conducción, los equipos conducen una junta simulada para demostrar cono-cimiento de la ley parlamentaria y el uso de procedimientos parlamentarios correctos. A la conclusión de la junta simulada, se les hacen preguntas a los miembros del equipo con respecto a ley parlamentaria.

El equipo Senior Conducting de Mis-sion FFA obtuvo el primer lugar en los Eventos del Desarrollo de Liderazgo Es-tatal, cual se estableció para encontrar los equipos superiores en el estado. En el caso del Evento del Desarrollo de Liderazgo del Senior Conducting, las competencias se centran en crear situaciones para que los miembros demuestren sus capacidades en el discurso público, tomen decisiones, comunicación, conocimiento en la agricultura, la organización de FFA, y procedimientos parlamentarios. Todos los eventos del desarrollo de liderazgo tienen rondas de eliminación a niveles del distrito y área antes de avanzar a las competencias al nivel estatal.

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Este año escolar, la escuela Pearson Elementary introdujo algo nuevo ellos llaman Días de ¿Tienes Universidad?. El propósito principal del proyecto es que los alumnos adquieran un mejor conocimiento sobre los muchos co-legios y universidades que están dis-ponibles para ellos.

Cada mes, la escuela se centra en un colegio o universidad. Los alumnos reciben información sobre la escuela seleccionada a través de sus clases de asesoramiento. Al final del mes, la es-cuela entera celebra un Día de ¿Tienes Universidad?.

En enero, los alumnos aprendieron sobre South Texas College, la Universi-dad de Texas Pan Americana, la Univer-sidad de Texas en Austin, y la Universi-dad de Baylor.

El Día de ¿Tienes Universidad? con la Universidad de Baylor incluyó una visita especial de un antiguo alumno de Pearson Elementary, Bobby López. López es un fiscal auxiliar. Él habló con los alumnos sobre su educación y les enfatizo la necesidad de asistir a la universidad y de luchar por lo que ellos quieren, no importa cual sean las cir-cunstancias.

Como antiguo alumno de Pearson, López fue un gran modelo para los alumnos en el Día de ¿Tienes Univer-sidad? con Baylor. López recibió su educación en la Universidad de Texas en Austin y su titulo de leyes en la Uni-versidad de Baylor.

Antes del final del año escolar, la escuela Pearson Elementary planea celebrar y estudiar la Universidad de Texas Tech, Universidad de Texas A&M, Universidad de Harvard, y la Universi-dad de Stanford.

En la fotografía esta López y los miembros del equipo de Pearson dem-ostrando sus garras del oso de Baylor.

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Catorce alumnos del grupo Club de Educación Distributiva de América (DECA por sus siglas en inglés) repre-sentaron a Veterans Memorial High School en la Conferencia del Desar-rollo de Carreras Estatales de DECA. Los alumnos calificaron basado sobre su funcionamiento en la Conferencia del Desarrollo de Carreras del Distrito 1 llevada a cabo recientemente en Weslaco.

Los alumnos que avanzaron a la com-petencia estatal son: Maryah López, Alejandra Martínez, proyecto de apre-nder y ganancias; Ernesto Torres, Chris Pérez, ley de negocios y éticas; Savanah Balderas, Gabriel López, empresariado-escrito; Kevin Toscano, Vanessa Osorio,

proyecto de relaciones públicas; Hali Medina, Matthew González, campaña publicitaria; Gonzalo Arrevalo, Alex-andría González, Gali Zorola, proyecto financiero; Haley Milam, ventas profe-sionales.

Vanessa Osorio fue elegida como presidenta de DECA del distrito. Mat-thew González fue elegido como sec-retario.

En la fotografía de izquierda a dere-cha: Gali Zorola, Vanessa Osorio, Haley Milam, Gabriel López, Hali Medina, Matthew González, Alejandra Mar-tínez, Gonzalo Arrevalo, Ernesto Torres, Chris Pérez. No están en la fotografía: Maryah López, Savanah Balderas, Alex-andría González, Kevin Toscano.

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Alumnos de la organización de Vet-erans Memorial FFA se desempeñaron muy bien recientemente en el Texas Citrus Fiesta Youth Show.

En el concurso de identificación y evaluación de fruta cítrica, el equipo de división sub-junior obtuvo el primer lugar en su división. Los miembros del equipo son: Bella Alaniz, Bethany Gar-za, Johnny Martínez.

El equipo de división junior obtuvo el segundo lugar. Los miembros del equipo son: Zenaida Alaniz, David Ba-zan, Cassandra Díaz, Victoria Lambert.

El equipo de división senior también obtuvo el segundo lugar. Los miem-bros del equipo son: Dannelle Cerro-blanco, Priscilla Cerroblanco, Anthony Guerrero, Christina Reyna.

Los siguientes alumnos obtuvieron lugares en la división de variedad de fruta cítrica: Dannelle Cerroblanco, se-gundo lugar, naranja; Zenaida Alaniz, segundo lugar, toronja Ray Henderson; Roy Guerrero, segundo lugar, toronja Ruby Red; Joel Garza, segundo lugar, limón Eureka.

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fruta cítrica de Mission FFA obtuvieron Campeonatos de Distrito del Valle del Rio Grande en su división en el Texas Citrus Fiesta Youth Show de este año. El equipo junior consiste en alumnos de noveno y decimo grados. El equipo senior consiste en alumnos de once y doce grados.

Para competir en este evento, los miembros del equipo aprenden cómo evaluar e identificar correctamente 50 distintas variedades de fruta cítrica cul-tivadas en el Valle del Rio Grande. Este evento anual permite que los alumnos de la ciencia agrícola tengan una expe-riencia en la industria de fruta cítrica y otros negocios agrícolas en el área y el estado.

Además de sus competencias, los miembros de Mission FFA ayudaron a preparar el evento de este año. Treinta alumnos exhibieron fruta, mientras que otros informaron a miembros del público en general sobre las diversas variedades de fruta.

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Un total de 13 alumnos de la orga-nización Futuros Líderes de Negocios en América (FBLA por sus siglas en in-glés) de Mission High School calificaron para la Conferencia Estatal de Liderazgo de FBLA que se llevo a cabo en Dallas, Texas. Dos alumnos sirvieron como al-ternos.

Los alumnos que avanzaron al estat-al son: Anna Cazares, diseño y uso de base de datos; Yvette Cazares, procesa-miento de textos I; Emma Contreras, comunicaciones empresariales; Joseph C. Esquivel, cálculos de negocios; Jo-siah D. Esquivel, cálculos de negocios; Jorge Andrés García, contabilidad I; Eri Longoria, matemáticas de negocios; Jocelyn López, contabilidad I; Edward Markowsky, administración del cuidado médico; Edgar Navejar, ley de negocios; Julio Pérez, ley de negocios; Mario Sali-nas, matemáticas de negocios; Jacobo Solis Jr., ley de negocios.

Los dos alternos son: Carlos Nava, seguridad del cyber; Crystal Pinon, co-municaciones empresariales.

En la fotografía, primera fila: Josiah Esquivel. En la fila del centro: Yvette Cazares, Mario Salinas, Anna Cazares, Crystal Pinon. En la fila trasera: Joseph Esquivel, Julio Pérez, Carlos Nava, Eri Longoria, Jocelyn López. No están en la fotografía: Jorge Andrés García, Ed-gar Navejar, Jacobo Solis, Edward Mar-kowsky, Emma Contreras.

Varios alumnos de Mission High School asistieron a la Conferencia Estat-al de Liderazgo de Profesionistas Com-erciales de América (BPA por sus siglas en inglés) del 2013 en Houston, Texas. Los miembros del grupo se reunieron con más de 2,500 otros delegados de todo el estado para participar en com-petencias de habilidad en los negocios al nivel estatal, sesiones generales, y en las campañas y elecciones de candida-tos para puestos estatales.

Los alumnos que calificaron son: Rhaudell Cordova, hojas de cálculo avanzadas; Mariana Vargas/Anna Hernández/Alexandrea Salazar, equipo del apoyo administrativo; Alicia Carmo-na, procesamiento de textos avanzado; Roció Rendón/Aileen Hernández/Adry Salazar, producción de programa notici-ero; Anna Cazares, usos de base de da-tos; Luis Hilario, hojas de cálculo funda-mentales; Anna Hernández, software integrado; Rhaudell Cordova/Alondra Garza/Jessica Galindo/Amanda Sáenz, equipo directivo de la presentación del PowerPoint; Javier Cervantes, hojas de cálculo avanzadas; Roció Rendón, usos de base de datos; Ana Pruneda, cont-abilidad fundamental; Jovanna Hernán-dez, tecnología de la red de computa-doras.

En la fotografía están los alumnos de BPA que han calificado para la confer-encia y competencias de liderazgo es-tatales. En la primera fila: Alexandrea Salazar, Ana Pruneda. En la segunda fila: Anna Hernández, Alondra Garza, Aileen Hernández, Mariana Vargas, Anna Cazares, Rhaudell Cordova. En la tercera fila: Luis Hilario, Alicia Carmo-na, Roció Rendón, Amanda Sáenz. No están en la fotografía: Javier Cervantes, Jessica Galindo, Adry Salazar, Jovanna Hernández.

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Felicidades a la escuela Castro Elementary. Ellos tuvieron el equipo más grande que participo en el VMHS 5K a principios de este año.

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Siete alumnos del grupo Club de Educación Distributiva de América (DECA por sus siglas en inglés) representaron a Mission High School en la Conferencia del Desarrollo de Carreras Estatales de DECA que se llevo a cabo en Corpus Christi. Los alumnos calificaron basado sobre su funcionamiento en la Conferencia del Desar-rollo de Carreras del Distrito 1 llevada a cabo recientemente en Weslaco.

En la fotografía (izquierda a derecha) están los alumnos que avanzaron a la competencia estatal: Gabriel Trujillo, serie de la comercialización de deportes y entretenimiento; Vanessa Rodriguez, Zulema Uribe, John Díaz, proyecto de rela-ciones públicas; Andy García, serie del uso de contabilidad; Erik Ramírez, serie de comercialización de ropa y accesorios; Blanca Maldonado, serie de gerencia en alo-jamiento y hotel; Claudia Cavazos, serie de comercialización de ropa y accesorios; Kristen Borrego, serie de la comercialización de alimentos.

Además de sus competencias, Andy García estuvo entre los candidatos para el puesto de reportero estatal, y John Díaz para vice presidente estatal.