S-T Elementary School Supply Lists

To add to Keith's post, parents of S-T Elementary students can find information about required supplies for the 2006-2007 school year here. Below are school supply lists for Grades PK-5th. The document is in PDF format. Simply download and print what you need!

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S-T ISD Student Registration Dates

Returning Skidmore-Tynan students may pick up registration packets from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. beginning Tuesday, August 1st. Students are expected to bring their completed registration packets, with parent signatures, to their formal registration for the 2006-2007 school year on the following dates:

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S-T High School

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Tuesday, August 8
8:00 a.m. - 12 noon — New student registration*

Wednesday August 9
8:00 a.m. - 12 noon — Seniors
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. — Juniors

Thursday, August 10
8:00 a.m. - 12 noon — Sophomores
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. — Freshmen

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S-T Junior High School

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Wednesday, August 9
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. — New student registration*

Thursday, August 10
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. — 6th, 7th, 8th grade students

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S-T Elementary School

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Wednesday, August 9
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. — New student registration*

Thursday, August 10
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. — Pre K to 5th grade students

*Students new to Skidmore-Tynan ISD must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. New students must present at registration: Social Security card, Birth Certificate, unofficial transcript from previous school, up to date immunization record, and most recent TAKS results from previous Texas public school.

Skidmore FBC Youth Assist in Hurricane Reconstruction

Left to right back row: Santos Gaiton, Jason Gay, Ty White, Josh Chambers, Jared Wilkinson, R.J. Howard, Jessica Stephenson, Marcos Sanchez, Cody Chambers, Cyndi Bevly, and Pastor Lee Bevly, Jr. Left to right front row: Youth Pastor Rickey Roman, Rosie Roman, Johnny Alexander, Shauna Stephenson, and J.D. White.

The Skidmore First Baptist Youth Group returned from a Mission Trip to Vidor, TX where they worked with the Nehemiah’s Vision in an effort to help rebuild the surrounding area damaged from the 2005 Hurricane Rita.

Nehemiah’s Vision is a non profit 501(c) 3 organization formed by five businessmen from southeast Texas with a vision to share the love of God in practical ways by assisting in the recovery efforts in future crises elsewhere. Their primary goals are to assist in this effort with the uninsured and underinsured homeowners and churches – those unable to take care of these needs by themselves (www.nehemiahsvision.com).

Almost 100 youth all over south and east Texas worked together to help rebuild homes destroyed by the hurricane. The youth groups helped families by shingling roofs, building porches, painting homes, rebuilding rooms and more. In the five days they worked, eleven projects were completed and 22 homes re-tarped.

These young people learned how to be a servant for the Lord and to be a helping hand to those in need. The lives of people living in Vidor were touched by the generosity of these Texas youth who took time out of their summer to help hurricane victims rebuild.

Slezinsky Ranked Fourth in USRA Standings

It's been a while since we've reported on the racing exploits of our own (Skidmore's, not Beeville's) Bob Slezinsky. Here are the United States Racing Association (USRA) Modified Series Point Standings as of July 22, 2006.

Position, Car Number, Name, Hometown and Points

1. (29) Billy Becka, La Vernia, TX, 497
2. (39) Mark Chrudimsky, Hutto, TX, 488
3. (18) Bruce Beddoe, Robstown, TX, 479
4. (26) Bob Slezinsky, Beeville, TX, 470
5. (47) Trey Mitchell, Wimberley, TX, 446
6. (97) John Witzsche, Corpus Christi, TX, 437
7. (53) Ryan Engelhardt, Lake Travis, TX, 414
8. (45) Clare Randell, Portland, TX, 266
9. (4) Andy Wojtaszczyk, Cypress, TX, 153
10. (55) Chris Swenson, Comfort, TX, 153

Skidmore Methodists Lead by Example

Forty of the 346 Southwest Texas congregations had paid their 2006 apportionments in full as of June 30. Skidmore United Methodist Church led the list. The 54-member congregation had paid 104 percent of its share of expenses for ministries across the state, nation and world. -- "40 UM congregations pay ’06 apportionments in full" - United Methodist Witness, July 14, 2006

Apportioned Funds Enable United Methodists to Do Together What No Church, District or Annual Conference Could Do Alone.

We believe giving is an act of worship. We believe giving is, as 2 Corinthians 9:15, NRSV, teaches, our way of saying "Thanks be to God" for the most generous gift of all…our Lord Jesus Christ. John Wesley and his followers saw our work in the simplest terms. To paraphrase his inspiring words: "Do all the good you can, in all the places you can, to all the people you can."

We United Methodists follow in Wesley's footsteps, supporting one another and helping God's children whenever and wherever we can. One way we accomplish this task is through our apportioned funds, a method of giving that proportionally allocates the general church budget to conferences (which subsequently apportion to local churches). This method of giving has become a strong, generous tradition and a personal, lifelong commitment.

Together, through our connected congregations, we United Methodists accomplish what no single church, district or annual conference ever could hope to do. In this way, each individual, each family, each congregation gives a fair share for the church's work. We combine our prayers, presence, gifts and service to make a significant difference in the lives of God's people…in every place we can…as often as we can.

The seven apportioned funds include: World Service Fund, Ministerial Education Fund, Africa University Fund, Black College Fund, Interdenominational Cooperation Fund, Episcopal Fund, and General Administration Fund.

APPORTIONED FUNDS -- Sharing God's Gifts
www.umcgiving.org

Bobcat Band Practice Schedule

S-T ISD Band Director Florencio Lara supplied the following practice schedule. We apologize for being a "day late" in publishing the information.

Thursday, July 27
5:00 p.m. -- Section Leader workshop - Basic fundamentals – box drills
7:30 p.m. -- Instrumental Warm-up drills

Friday, July 28
8:30 a.m. -- Welcome/Introduction
9:00 a.m. -- Marching Fundamentals
11:30 a.m. -- Break for Lunch
12:30 p.m. -- Instrument Performance Fundamentals
2:00 p.m. -- Percussion Practice
3:30 p.m. -- Colorguard Practice
5:00 p.m. -- Close the Day, but feel free to stick around for questions/answers/planning if you like.

Monday, July 31
8:30 a.m. -- Marching Fundamentals
11:30 a.m. -- Break for Lunch
12:30 p.m. -- Instrument Performance Fundamentals
2:00 p.m. -- Percussion Practice
3:00 p.m. -- Brass Sectional
3:45 p.m. -- Woodwind Sectional
4:30 p.m. -- Colorguard Practice
5:00 p.m. -- Close the Day/planning

Tuesday, August 1
8:30 a.m. -- Marching Fundamentals
9:00 a.m. -- Begin UIL Marching Drill, Session One
10:30 a.m. -- Session Two
11:30 a.m. -- Indoor Full Band Warm-up
12:00 p.m. -- Break for lunch
12:45 p.m. -- Woodwind Sectional
1:30 p.m. -- Brass Sectional
2:15 p.m. -- Percussion Sectional
3:00 p.m. -- Colorguard Sectional
4:00 p.m. -- Full Band Inside Music
6:00 p.m. -- Session Three Marching Drill
8:00 p.m. -- Dismissal

Wednesday, August 2
8:30 a.m. -- Basic Fundamentals
9:00 a.m. -- Session Four Marching Drills
10:30 a.m. -- Session Five Marching Drills
11:30 a.m. -- Indoor Full Band Music Rehearsal
12:00 p.m. -- Break for lunch
12:45 p.m. -- Woodwind and Brass sectional
1:45 p.m. -- Percussion Sectional
2:45 p.m. -- Colorguard Sectional
4:00 p.m. -- Dismissal

Thursday, August 3
8:30 a.m. -- Basic Fundamentals
9:00 a.m. -- Session Six Marching Drills
10:30 a.m. -- Session Seven Marching Drills
11:30 a.m. -- Indoor Full Band Music Rehearsal
12:00 p.m. -- Break for lunch
12:45 p.m. -- Woodwind Sectional
1:30 p.m. -- Brass Sectional
2:15 p.m. -- Percussion Sectional
3:00 p.m. -- Colorguard Sectional
4:00 p.m. -- Full Band Indoor Music Rehearsal
5:00 p.m. -- Session Eight Marching Drills
6:00 p.m. -- Session Nine Marching Drills
7:00 p.m. -- Session Ten Marching Drills
7:45 p.m. -- Drill Out Contest

Tax Free Day -- No practice. Go shopping.

S-T ISD Trustees Approve New Junior High School Principal

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Skidmore-Tynan ISD was held July 24, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. in the S-T ISD Board Room.

Superintendent Dr. Brett Belmarez reported on the deteriorating state of the foundation of the old High School Gym. Due to rotted support structures beneath the northeast portion of the gymnasium, Dr. Belmarez has chosen to declare the entire gymnasium off limits to students pending repair of the damage. Dr. Belmarez further reported changes in TASB windstorm insurance coverage, continued progress on facilities improvements, and news of an Attorney General's Office ongoing investigation into alleged voting improprieties during the last school board election.

S-T ISD Business Manager Carole Estes reported the District had received a Superior Achievement rating for the 4th consecutive year. Dr. Belmarez noted that Mrs. Estes' positive assessment of the report was an understatement and that she was to be commended for her excellent work on behalf of the District.

Action items addressed in the meeting included:

Consideration and Possible Approval of TASB Delegate for the 2006 TASA/TASB Annual Convention. Trustees designated Daniel Gonzales as the TASB Convention delegate with Rick Olivares as alternate.

Consideration and Possible Action to Renew Administrators Contracts. (Mr. Keith Petrus) This item was tabled by a 6-1 vote with Keith Petrus dissenting.

Consideration and Possible Action on Manner in Which Closed Session Meetings are Recorded. (Mr. Keith Petrus) A proposal to tape record closed-session meetings as allowed by board policy failed by a 5-2 vote with Keith Petrus and Ken Haggard dissenting.

Consideration and Possible Approval to Pay Bill for Legal Services. This item was approved.

Consideration and Possible Approval of Personnel Recommendation(s). Trustees approved the hiring of Junior High Principal Emilia Dominguez, formerly employed by Beeville ISD.

The next meeting of the S-T ISD Board of Trustees is scheduled Monday, August 14, 2006 at 6:00 p.m.

Rix Wins at USTRC West Texas Championship

The Victoria Advocate reports local cowboy Randy Rix and partner Stetson Posas won the team roping event at the USTRC West Texas Championships in June. The pair received a brief mention in: Gary & Larry - Victoria ropers headed to USTRC regional finals.

S-T Lions Club Reschedules Rummage Sale

The Skidmore-Tynan Lions Club will hold a Rummage Sale Saturday, August 5th, in the lot west of the Post Office in Skidmore. The sale will begin at 8:00 a.m. and continue until all items are sold. In the event of rain, the sale will he held at the Skidmore Fire Station at 4th & Refugio Street. If you have items you would like to donate to the Sale, please contact Lions Club President David Waishes at (361) 287-3574.

Trans-Texas Corridor Reality Check

Stacie Bednorz informs the Signal of the latest CorridorWatch.org Bulletin "TxDOT's 'Myth Versus Reality' Press Release Misses the Mark." Read all about it on the CorridorWatch.org website.

Update: Newsvine.com also has a story on the proposed project: Texas farmers furious over superhighway.

Summer Ball

Tyler Wallek of the "Hoosier Daddies" knocks one out of the park. It would have been a grand slam if an earlier wild pitch had not allowed a runner to score from 3rd base.

School may be out for summer but that doesn't mean current and former S-T athletes are sitting around doing nothing. Many have signed up for Babe Ruth and adult baseball leagues. The "Hoosier Daddies" are back together, playing a double header Sunday in the Rockport League. Skidmore, Beeville, and George West players ages 13-15 will play in the State Babe Ruth Tournament in Del Rio on the weekend of the 21st. Look for more photos in the upcoming print edition of the Skidmore Signal.

Click here for Hoosier Daddies photos at Shutterfly.com

S-T ISD Employment Opening

In preparation for the 2006-07 school year, S-T ISD seeks highly qualified candidates for the following open teaching position:

4th – 8th Generalist Teacher
With an Emphasis in History or Science
Appropriate Teaching Certification Required

Full job descriptions and professional employment applications may be found on the S-T ISD website or by calling (361) 362-4015 or (361) 318-5380. Please email your application to bbelmarez@stisd.esc2.net

VFW Chaplain John Snyder Awarded State Recognition

VFW Post 9170 Commander Frank Gonzales congratulates Chaplain Snyder.

John Snyder recieved a high honor at the recent VFW State Convention. Mr. Snyder was presented the William B Moody Award by VFW National Jr Vice Commander, George J Lisiki for most Outstanding VFW Chaplain, Department of Texas, for 2005-2006. John and his wife Melba are long time residents of Skidmore. -- Submitted by Herb Jones, Communications Coordinator VFW Post 9170, Beeville, Texas.

Obituary: Lilia C. Almendarez

Lilia Casanova Almendarez of Skidmore, died Thursday, July 6, 2006 at the age of 96.

Mrs. Almendarez was born Feb. 9, 1910, in Skidmore, to the late Espididion "Flaco" Casanova and Maria Luna. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church of Skidmore.

Mrs. Almendarez is survived by her daughters, Bertha Lopez and Elva Popham, both of Skidmore; sisters, Gumicinda Garza of Mathis, Beatrice Segovia of Houston, and Emma Escamilla of Robstown; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by: three sisters and two grandchildren.

Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 8th at Galloway & Sons Funeral Home, the Rev. Lee Bevly officiating, with burial to follow at Skidmore's Evergreen Cemetery.

Life of Sister Nancy Johnson Praised in South Texas Catholic

The legacy of Sister Nancy Johnson, deceased June 11, 2006, was recognized in the South Texas Catholic newspaper: IWBS sister leaves legacy of kindness, community involvement. Sister Nancy Johnson is a biological sister to Carol Polasek of Tynan.

VFW Treats S-T Elementary Students to Pizza Party

VFW Senior Vice Commander Tony Kuharski, Junior Vice Commander Dan Longoria, S-T Elementary Principal Tricia Vasquez, and Chaplain John Snyder.

Skidmore-Tynan Elementary Summer School students enjoyed a special treat Tuesday, June 27th as members of VFW Post 9170 of Beeville donned their rubber gloves and passed out Dominos pizzas to each classroom. As you can see from the big "Thank You" card in the photo, the students greatly enjoyed the VFW's good deed! -- Submitted by Herb Jones, Communications Coordinator VFW Post 9170, Beeville, Texas.

Obituary: Walter Glen Koop

Walter Glen “Kopy” Koop of Edna died Wednesday, June 28, 2006 at age 66. Mr. Koop was born January 6, 1940, in League City to the late Walter Dietrich and Zelpha Putman Koop. He was raised in Skidmore and graduated from Skidmore-Tynan High School in 1959. He was a Captain in the U. S. Armed Services, serving as a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War and earning two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star. He was a farmer and rancher.

Mr. Koop is survived by one daughter, Linda Fontana of Dallas; two sons, Kenneth W. Koop of Whitehouse and Kevin G. Koop of Tyler; one sister, Gwen Foxell of Edna; one brother, Kenneth D. Koop of Edna; and nine grandchildren.

Mr. Koop was laid to rest Monday, July 3, 2006, in San Antonio's Fort Sam Houston Cemetery.

School Board Meeting Rescheduled

Pending the imminent arrival of the newest addition to Superintendent Dr. Belmarez' family, the school board meeting scheduled July 10th has been moved to Monday, July 24th.

Former S-T Coach Hired by Ingleside ISD

The Corpus Christi Caller-Times reports former S-T Basketball Coach Bruce Kimball to coach boys hoops at Ingleside.