Speak Up for Our Future

Can you imagine being a child in our public schools today, what about tomorrow?  Texas Public Schools and especially our S-T ISD, operate on a very low budget and now our government would like to cut that small budget drastically.  How are our educators supposed to teach their students, our children, without the proper tools?  How are the school administrators supposed to hire and keep qualified teachers with no money?  These children are our future and they deserve the best!  You may think this is not your problem because you don't have school age children, or maybe your children are in private schools or home schooled.  But it is your problem because these children will be the leaders of tomorrow and they need our help.

It may be difficult to figure out what to do or say, so below are some ideas, downloadable sample letters, and where to respond.  Please take some time today to stand up for our future!

Ideas on what to ask your elected officials:

• Make education a priority.
• Use the $9.3 Billion Texas "Rainy Day" Fund to support our schools.
• Approve $830 Million in federal aid for our teachers.
• Make school funding laws fair to all districts and to our growing student population.

Download a sample letter:

• Letter in a Word document - download.
• Letter in a PDF format - download.

Who to contact:

• Find elected Representatives here.
• Contact Governor Rick Perry here.
• Governor's Citizen Opinion Hotline for Texas - 800-252-9600.
• Governor's Opinion Hotline for Austin - 512-463-1782.
• Contact Lt. Governor David Dewhurst here.

Information found at Save Texas Schools, visit this site for more information.

Please share this information with all your friends and family that live in Texas - use email, Facebook, Twitter, blogs...

All A Honor Roll

Skidmore-Tynan Elementary All A Honor Roll

4^th Six Weeks

First Grade:  Ryan Allison, Savannah Lopez, Destiny Magana, Michael Garcia, Ella Hogue, Delmer Magyer, Laci Stautzenberger, Jacob Dougherty, Zadeious Garcia, Steven Gonzales, Eddika Hernandez, Jacelin Hinds, Celeste Huerta, Aidan Massengill, Conner Salinas.

Second Grade:  Allison Alford, Carson Polasek, Jasmine Terry, Jordan Vasquez, Anna Zavala, Hailey Clark, Shannon Gabbert, Kimberly Munson, Eleanor Allard, Tyler Conrad, Carly Haggard, Savannah Sabala, Olivia Sain.

Third Grade:  Britnie Briseno, Madison Gonzalez, Felix Menchaca, Logen Schanen, Brandon Aguilar, Alyson Bennett, Jacob Brown, Conner Favre, Nathaniel Gutierrez, Tres Ortiz, Taylor Pena, Ryan Massengill, Ayana Vasquez.

4^th Grade:  Madeline Dougherty, Elizabeth Olivarez, Cole Terry, Storm Toelken, Tiffani Trevino, Jesse Sabala, Laikyn Lopez, Julie Juarez, Megan Haggard, Marilysa Estrada, Enrique Colmenero, Matthew Carnes, Elissa Eernisse, Schyanne Garino, Gabriel Guajardo, Monica Landaverde, Cotton Loya, Stephen Moreno, Matt Nelson, Kayla Rutkowski, Tyler Salinas.

5^th Grade:  Michelle Flores, Timothy Leafty, Kassandra Leos, Kaitlin Saenz, Kennon Wishert, Melanie Wolf, Katriena  Ables, Jarel McFadden, Alyssa Olivares, Mary Scott, Catrina Soto, Connor Allard, Bryce Baker, Mackenzie Clark, Samuel Flores, Crystal Garza, Kiera Metz, Stephanie Munson, Jessica Sain.

Courtesy of Renee Guajardo, S-T Elementary School 4th Grade Teacher

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S-T Girls Playoff Basketball Game - Today

The Skidmore-Tynan Girls' Basketball Team advance to the playoffs, The Regional Quarterfinals  will be held at Kenedy High School on Tuesday, February 22nd at 7:00pm.  Join us in supporting our Lady Cats!

GOOD LUCK GIRLS!

Presidents' Day Observed

Presidents' Day was originally observed on February 22nd for our founding father's birthday, George Washington.  President Washington became the first President of the United States of America in 1789.  Something you may not know about George Washington, is that on the day of his wedding to Martha he received a gift from his wife to be.  It was a miniature portrait of her, that he wore on a chain around his neck until the day he died, 40 years later.

We now observe all our American Presidents on the third Monday of February, since 1971.   For a timeline of all 44 Presidents with simple facts about each of them, visit the Scholastic's website.

Scores from Tuesday Night

Skidmore-Tynan vs Taft Boy's Basketball Game Last Night - S-T Bobcats won 45 to 44!

Go Bobcats!


Courtesy of D'Anne Wilder

Happy Valentine's Day!

The Skidmore Signal wishes you all a

Happy Valentine's Day!

A Special Thank You to

D'Anne Wilder

for Reporting the S-T HS Basketball Scores!

Scores from Friday Night

Skidmore-Tynan vs Banquete Boys' Basketball Game Last Night, S-T Bobcats won 60 to 54.

Way to go Bobcats!

Courtesy of D'Anne Wilder

S-T Junior High Recognized

Skidmore-Tynan Junior High Recognized as a 2010 NCEA Higher Performing School

The National Center for Educational Achievement (NCEA), recognized The Skidmore-Tynan Junior High School for making the 2010 NCEA Higher Performing Schools List.

The Higher Performing Schools are identified by two measures: consistent improvement in student achievement from previous years and/or absolute student achievement using the school's Commended Performance results on the spring 2010 Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills test.  The measures identify schools that outperform their peers that serve similar student populations.  Additionally, the school must have greater than expected academic growth for three consecutive years to make the NCEA Higher Performing Schools List.

Research consistently shows that students who are only meeting the state’s passing standard during their K-12 experience do not graduate high school ready for college or careers.  Therefore the higher Commended standard on the TAKS provides a more accurate measure of student preparedness toward postsecondary opportunities.

This award recognizes the outstanding students and staff of the Skidmore-Tynan Junior High school whose reading program is second to none.   Although the program is demanding, the students reap the benefits of their hard work.

Courtesy of John Matus, Principal of Skidmore-Tynan Junior High

The Lady Ewes Thank You!

THE LADY EWES want to thank the following for your contributions toward the Bee Co. Jr. Livestock and Homemakers Sale.

Georgia Brzozowski, Lindsie O'Neill, Carlyne Northam, Brandon and Candace Haws, Skidmore Signal, Vickie Gray, Janet Sellers, Debbie Adamez, Bro's Grafix, Mrs. Bee County-Andrea Gutierrez, Ronnie Olivares, Dave Moore Ford, Kelly Schoenherr, Beeville Jr. League, Mita McNeill, Amanda Haws, Charlotte Shepherd, Morgan Staudt, David Reilly, Grace Sullivan, Ellen and Ike Corrigan, Raymond Jones, Esther and Jay McFall, Tina and Mick Northam, Vicki and Joe Henry Hanus, SoTX Lodging (Best Western), Tonja Rice, James Edwards Consulting, Lisa O'Brien, J&G Security, Lisa DelBosque, Pat Schoenherr, Melissa Jostes Hogue, Debbie Schmidt, Haws Club Lambs, Beverly Schauer, Mary Larakers, Jordan Haws, Darla and Charli Perron, Susan Crumrine, Roxanne Porter, Jana and Jason Maddox, Quinton Smith, Patricia Sugarek and Valerie Haws.


Courtesy of Valerie Haws

Scores from Tuesday Night

Scores from the Skidmore-Tynan vs Refugio Basketball Games are Girls won 40 to 30 and Boys lost 49 to 43.

Courtesy of D'Anne Wilder

National Counselors Week

This week, February 7th to 11th is National School Counselors Week.  The purpose is to focus attention on the unique contribution that professional school counselors make.  Counselors have a tremendous impact in helping students to achieve school success and plan for the future.

Say "Thank you" to your School Counselor today!

Stock Show Awards & Sale Today

The Bee County Junior Livestock and Homemakers Show is holding their Award Ceremony today, Saturday, February 5th at 12:00pm.  The Premium Sale will be held today at 2:00pm.

Come out to the Bee County Expo Center and show your support for these kids who battled freezing temperatures to uphold their responsibilities to their animals and their commitments.

Scores for Friday Night Basketball Games

The Skidmore-Tynan Bobcats won over Bishop last night! 

Girls won 53 to 26 and Boys won 61 to 44. 

Great job Bobcats!

Courtesy of D'Anne Wilder

Share Your Pictures

Send the Skidmore Signal your pictures of what the "South Texas Snow" looks like where your at!  We would love to see pictures of your family all bundled up for this cold weather.

You can send pictures to the Signal by email, signal@4beyer.com or post on our Facebook page, Skidmore Signal.

School Closed Thursday - February 3rd

Skidmore-Tynan ISD Announcement:

School is canceled for Thursday, February 3rd, 2011

Faculty & Staff Workday until 1:00pm on Thursday

No School as planned on Friday, February 4th, 2011

Courtesy of S-T ISD