Oct 28, 2010
Volume 13, Issue 10 Amy Northcutt, Elem. Principal
October 28, 2010 Tommy Cummings, JH/HS Principal Robert Ross, Superintendent
BEAR TRACKS Sulphur Bluff School —Building Brighter Futures Daily Breakfast Option: Grab n Go: Muffins, Fruit, Juice, Milk Monday, Nov. 1 Breakfast—Breakfast Wrap, Granola, Juice, Milk Lunch—Sloppy Joes, Oven Fries, Baked Beans, Fruit, Milk Alternate Entrée for 6-12 Only—Corn Dogs Tuesday, Nov. 2 Breakfast—Cinnamon Tost, Cheese Stick, Juice, Milk Lunch—Beef Nachos, Carrot Sticks, Charro Beans, Fruit, Milk Alternate Entrée for 6-12 Only—Burritos
District Cross Country Champions-L-R Cade Argenbright, Dylan Patterson, Ryan Watts, Clint Wolf, Ken Wade, Caleb Raine.
Wednesday, Nov. 3 Breakfast—Breakfast Pizza, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch—Turkey Pot Pie, Blackeyed Peas, Tossed Salad, Fruit, Milk Alternate Entrée for 6-12 Only—Pizza Thursday, Nov. 4 Breakfast—Biscuit n Sausage, Gravy, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch—Breaded Boneless Pork Chops, New Potatoes, Greeen Beans, Fruit, Roll, Milk Alternate Entrée for 6-12 Only—CK Patty Sandwiches
Cross Country JV Places 2nd in District-kneeling Casey Gore, Tyler Raine; back L-R Jackson Dailey, Justin Duke, Travis Allan, Jeremy Coberley, Tyler Hampton.
Friday, Nov. 5 Breakfast—Oatmeal, Toast, Jelly, Juice, Milk Lunch—Meatball Subs, Chips, Veggies, Pickle Spears, Fruit, Milk Alternate Entrée for 6-12 Only—Grilled Cheese
Upcoming Events Oct. 29 Teacher Workday/Student Holiday; Hallowen Carnival Begins at 5:30 with Meal in Cafeteria; Booths Open 6:00; Costume Contest 7:30; Bingo & Auction 7:45 Oct. 30 JH VB Dist. Tournament A Team Only @ Detroit vs. Cumby 11 AM; FFA Jack Cross Livestock Show-Winnsboro Nov. 1 FFA Fruit Sales Start; Beta Candle Sales Begin Nov. 2 Beta Lunch Meeting; SBISD School Board Election Nov. 4 FCCLA Lunch Meeting Nov. 5 Beta delivers coats and eats pizza Nov. 6 HS CrossCountry Regional MeetHumble ISD
District Cross Country Meet at Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Junior Varsity Boys - 2nd place
Junior High Boys
Justin Duke -
1st place
Thomas Coberley - 5th place
Travis Allan -
6th place
Justin Marshall - 14th place
Tyler Raine -
7th place
Isaac Bennett - 19th place
Varsity Boys - First Place Clint Wolf -
2nd place
Dylan Patterson - 3rd place Ken Wade -
5th place
Ryan Watts -
7th place
Tyler Hampton - 9th place
Joseph Granack - 20th place
Jackson Dailey - 11th place
Junior High Girls
Jeremy Coberley 15th place
Kelsey Wolf - 9th place
Casey Gore - 22nd place
Judy Brown - 16th place
Cade Argenbright - 10th place Caleb Raine - 16th place
Volume 13, Issue 10
SBISD School Board Candidates’ Forum There are three places open for the Sulphur Bluff ISD School Board and five candidates. Each candidate was sent survey questions: Who are you? (Give any information that you think is pertinent.) How long have you lived in the SBISD school district? What do you hope to accomplish as a member of SBISD school board? Why do you want to be on the school board? Anything you would like to add? Following are their responses: Brian Dorner: I am Brian Dorner. I am married to Dana Dorner. I have 3 children—Landon (freshman), Tori (7th grade), and Ann Marie (3rd grade). I have lived in the SBISD district all my life. I am currently on the board and have served on it for the past 5 years. As a member of SBISD school board, I hope to maintain and improve, when and where needed, the quality of education for the children of our district and to continue to have a school that our community can take pride in, supporting in all areas. I attended SBISD K-12 and graduated in 1987. I believe we have a great school and am proud to be a part of it. Donnie Powers: My name is Donnie Powers, Jr., the father of Kaci (freshman) and Hunter (8th) Powers. I graduated from Sulphur Springs High School in 1989 and am an active member of the Cross Spur Cowboy Church with strong Christian values. I have been serving the Sulphur Bluff community for 10 years as a member of the Sulphur Bluff Volunteer Fire Department. I’m employed at the City of Commerce in the Fire Department for 7 years and part-time for the City of Sulphur Springs Fire Department. Three years of the seven years with Commerce I have held the rank of lieutenant. Also I have served on the City of Commerce Benefits Board all 7 years. We have lived in the Sulphur Bluff ISD district for 10 years and 35 years in Hopkins County. As a member of the Sulphur Bluff ISD School Board, I would hope to accomplish many positive aspects to benefit not only the faculty and students, but also the Sulphur Bluff community as well. In anything I do I always believe that there is a way to do better or make it better. Possibilities are endless, and endless hard work is what I put into something to try and achieve those possibilities. And that would be an asset to the Sulphur Bluff ISD Board. I would like to thank Sulphur Bluff ISD for giving me the opportunity to answer these questions. Please exercise your right to vote in all elections. Thank you and God bless.— Donnie Powers, Jr. John Vance: My name is John Vance. My wife, Cathy, is the 5th grade teacher at Sulphur Bluff ISD where our two sons are students. I am employed as a Texas Ranger with the Texas Department of Public Safety and work in Hopkins County. My family and I have lived in the Sulphur Bluff ISD school district almost three years (2 years 10 months). My goal is to provide the students of Sulphur Bluff ISD with the best education by providing the best teachers, administrators, and facilities. Because I am new to the community, I will bring to this board a different outlook with a fresh new perspective to the way the school board moves the district forward. I am not running against these men, I am running for the position. My whole focus is to be able to provide the best education for our students. Our future is our children so I want to work with other board members to provide our children with the best education and resources Sulphur Bluff can provide. Page 2
November 2 Board Election 3 Places Open Candidates
(Listed in alphabetical order):
Brian Dorner, incumbent Donnie Powers John Vance Bill Wilder, incumbent Steve Williams Meet With Mr. Ramirez and the
STUDENTS FOR CHRIST 7:307:30-8:00 Every Wed. in the Ag Shop
Doughnuts Served
Benchmark Tests HS-Nov. 8-9-10-11 Elementary Nov. 1-5
Volume 13, Issue 10
Lady Bears Meet Detroit, James Bowie Friday, Oct. 22nd 2010—Sulphur Bluff vs. Detroit Game 1: 15-25, Game 2: 20-25, Game 3: 13-25. Points: Brown 8, Rodriguez 6, Hogue 5, Greer 1, Duncan 1. Aces: Rodriguez 5, Hogue 5, Brown 3, Duncan 1. Kills: Rodriguez 4, Brown 3, Duncan 3, Goldsmith 2, Greer 2. Digs: Brown 20, Rodriguez 18, Cummings 12, Goldsmith 7, Greer 3, Duncan 2. Blocks: Duncan 2. SB JV vs. Detriot Game 1: 25-18, Game 2: 22-25, Game 3: 25-23. Points:Powers 13, Waid 5, McDonald 5, Coberley 5, Sharp 5, Williams 4. Tuesday, Oct. 26th 2010—Sulphur Bluff vs. James Bowie Game 1: 17-25, Game 2: 8-25, Game 3: 13-25. Points: Rodriguez 6, Greer 4, Hogue 4, Brown 3, Powers 1. Aces: Brown 4, Greer 4, Rodriguez 3, Powers 1, Hogue 1. Kills:Brown 5, Rodriguez 4, Goldsmith 2, Hogue 1. Digs: Rodriguez 18, Cummings 12, Brown 10, Hogue 3, Goldsmith 1. SB JV vs. James Bowie Game 1: 24-26, Game 2: 23-25. Points: Coberley 9, Williams 7, McDonald 4, Bryant 3, Powers 3. SB Volleyball Roster: #10 Stephanie Hogue Sr., #7 Jamie Goldsmith Jr., #9 Deseray Greer Jr., #8 Quincie Duncan So., #5 Katelyn Brown So., #6 Virginia Rodriquez So., #12 Tawny Cummings So., #45 Chyenne Bryant Fr., #25 Meagan Coberly Fr., #40 Katelyn McDonald Fr., #2 Maycee Potts Fr., #22 Kaci Powers Fr., #10 Ashton Sharp Fr., #20 Hailey Waid Fr., #12 Sara Williams Fr.
JH District Volleyball Tournament at Detroit October 30 at 11AM Monday, October 25th , 2010 - JH Volleyball - Sulphur Bluff vs Cumby—1st game -25/15, 2nd game- 23/25, 3rd game- 25/15; Match - Win . Points: Skylar Evans-4, Harlie Harred-2, Tori Dorner-6, Sierra Swanson-1, Mardi Fite-1, Angie Alvarez-13, Shelbi Hurley-9, Lacey Calhoun-8. Next Games, "A" Team Only, Saturday, October 30th, 2010, In the End of the Year Tournament @ Detroit ISD. The Bluff plays its first game at 11 AM in Detroit versus Cumby.
PTO is selling window decals/stickers for your vehicles. They are 4 1/2” x 5 1/2”. They are $6 or 2 for $10. (See left.) Please contact an officer—Renee Weeks, Allison Phillips, Liz Harper, Melissa Johnson, and Melinda Henderson. You can reach me, Melissa Johnson, @ 945-5076. Page 3
Volume 13, Issue 10
FCCLA RED RIBBON WEEK
.
Page 4
Volume 13, Issue 10
FCCLA GOURMET POPCORN On Sale Now
Gift Bag……………………………………………………..……...…..$10.00 (Filled with 6 Packets of the Following Flavors)
FLAVORS INCLUDE: Dark Chocolate, Cheese, Vanilla, White Cheddar, Salsa-N-Cheddar, Caramel Page 5
Volume 13, Issue 10
Page 6
Volume 13, Issue 10
FFA Attends Nationals
Halloween Carnival Oct. 29
Page 7
This year’s National FFA Convention attendees had a BLAST! We did everything from waking the very busy streets of Indianapolis to meeting the actor who played Michael Myers in the latest Halloween movie at the haunted house we survived. The attendees included Jeremy Coberley, Landon Overly, Becca Naylor, Clay Mitchell, Shelby Williams, Cheyenne Bryant, and Erin Zeringue as well as the chaperone, Mr. Ramirez. Our five day trip was comprised of an eight hour drive and a nights stay in Sikeston, Missouri the first day. Another six hour drive the second day until reaching the big city and registering at the convention center. After registration we were informed that the Lady Antebellum concert we were planning on attending was already sold out. So instead, the next day, after visiting the National FFA Center we walked around the exhibit halls and met other kids from across the country which was a great experience. Then later that evening we went to a hypnotist’s show where Becca Naylor was hypnotized. “I really don’t remember much of the experience but know it had to have been pretty interesting due to all of the teasing I received afterwards. I had just known I woke up feeling more rested then I’ve felt since 4th grade, so I loved it.” The following day we attended the first general session along with 46,000 other some-odd members and really got the feel for what FFA can do. Later that night we went to the haunted house, as previously stated , and the next morning started the very long drive home. We look forward to Sulphur Bluff attending next year’s convention.
Volume 13, Issue 10
FFA Fruit Sales Begin Monday, Nov. 1
Beta Candle Sales Begin Mon., Nov. 1
Page 8
Volume 13, Issue 10
Basketball Begins November 5
Girls’ Scrimmage
Against Dodd City/Detroit JVG, VG
In Detroit
4:30
November 19
Boys’ Scrimmage
Against North Hopkins JVB, VB 5:00
Home
Complete Schedule in Next Week’s Newsletter
Junior Class
Shoot Out in Old Gym Dart Throw in Coach Wrights Room Also Taking TT-Shirt Orders Page 9
Volume 13, Issue 10
Halloween Carnival October 29
Page 10
October 28, 2010 Tommy Cummings, JH/HS Principal Robert Ross, Superintendent
BEAR TRACKS Sulphur Bluff School —Building Brighter Futures Daily Breakfast Option: Grab n Go: Muffins, Fruit, Juice, Milk Monday, Nov. 1 Breakfast—Breakfast Wrap, Granola, Juice, Milk Lunch—Sloppy Joes, Oven Fries, Baked Beans, Fruit, Milk Alternate Entrée for 6-12 Only—Corn Dogs Tuesday, Nov. 2 Breakfast—Cinnamon Tost, Cheese Stick, Juice, Milk Lunch—Beef Nachos, Carrot Sticks, Charro Beans, Fruit, Milk Alternate Entrée for 6-12 Only—Burritos
District Cross Country Champions-L-R Cade Argenbright, Dylan Patterson, Ryan Watts, Clint Wolf, Ken Wade, Caleb Raine.
Wednesday, Nov. 3 Breakfast—Breakfast Pizza, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch—Turkey Pot Pie, Blackeyed Peas, Tossed Salad, Fruit, Milk Alternate Entrée for 6-12 Only—Pizza Thursday, Nov. 4 Breakfast—Biscuit n Sausage, Gravy, Fruit, Juice, Milk Lunch—Breaded Boneless Pork Chops, New Potatoes, Greeen Beans, Fruit, Roll, Milk Alternate Entrée for 6-12 Only—CK Patty Sandwiches
Cross Country JV Places 2nd in District-kneeling Casey Gore, Tyler Raine; back L-R Jackson Dailey, Justin Duke, Travis Allan, Jeremy Coberley, Tyler Hampton.
Friday, Nov. 5 Breakfast—Oatmeal, Toast, Jelly, Juice, Milk Lunch—Meatball Subs, Chips, Veggies, Pickle Spears, Fruit, Milk Alternate Entrée for 6-12 Only—Grilled Cheese
Upcoming Events Oct. 29 Teacher Workday/Student Holiday; Hallowen Carnival Begins at 5:30 with Meal in Cafeteria; Booths Open 6:00; Costume Contest 7:30; Bingo & Auction 7:45 Oct. 30 JH VB Dist. Tournament A Team Only @ Detroit vs. Cumby 11 AM; FFA Jack Cross Livestock Show-Winnsboro Nov. 1 FFA Fruit Sales Start; Beta Candle Sales Begin Nov. 2 Beta Lunch Meeting; SBISD School Board Election Nov. 4 FCCLA Lunch Meeting Nov. 5 Beta delivers coats and eats pizza Nov. 6 HS CrossCountry Regional MeetHumble ISD
District Cross Country Meet at Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Junior Varsity Boys - 2nd place
Junior High Boys
Justin Duke -
1st place
Thomas Coberley - 5th place
Travis Allan -
6th place
Justin Marshall - 14th place
Tyler Raine -
7th place
Isaac Bennett - 19th place
Varsity Boys - First Place Clint Wolf -
2nd place
Dylan Patterson - 3rd place Ken Wade -
5th place
Ryan Watts -
7th place
Tyler Hampton - 9th place
Joseph Granack - 20th place
Jackson Dailey - 11th place
Junior High Girls
Jeremy Coberley 15th place
Kelsey Wolf - 9th place
Casey Gore - 22nd place
Judy Brown - 16th place
Cade Argenbright - 10th place Caleb Raine - 16th place
Volume 13, Issue 10
SBISD School Board Candidates’ Forum There are three places open for the Sulphur Bluff ISD School Board and five candidates. Each candidate was sent survey questions: Who are you? (Give any information that you think is pertinent.) How long have you lived in the SBISD school district? What do you hope to accomplish as a member of SBISD school board? Why do you want to be on the school board? Anything you would like to add? Following are their responses: Brian Dorner: I am Brian Dorner. I am married to Dana Dorner. I have 3 children—Landon (freshman), Tori (7th grade), and Ann Marie (3rd grade). I have lived in the SBISD district all my life. I am currently on the board and have served on it for the past 5 years. As a member of SBISD school board, I hope to maintain and improve, when and where needed, the quality of education for the children of our district and to continue to have a school that our community can take pride in, supporting in all areas. I attended SBISD K-12 and graduated in 1987. I believe we have a great school and am proud to be a part of it. Donnie Powers: My name is Donnie Powers, Jr., the father of Kaci (freshman) and Hunter (8th) Powers. I graduated from Sulphur Springs High School in 1989 and am an active member of the Cross Spur Cowboy Church with strong Christian values. I have been serving the Sulphur Bluff community for 10 years as a member of the Sulphur Bluff Volunteer Fire Department. I’m employed at the City of Commerce in the Fire Department for 7 years and part-time for the City of Sulphur Springs Fire Department. Three years of the seven years with Commerce I have held the rank of lieutenant. Also I have served on the City of Commerce Benefits Board all 7 years. We have lived in the Sulphur Bluff ISD district for 10 years and 35 years in Hopkins County. As a member of the Sulphur Bluff ISD School Board, I would hope to accomplish many positive aspects to benefit not only the faculty and students, but also the Sulphur Bluff community as well. In anything I do I always believe that there is a way to do better or make it better. Possibilities are endless, and endless hard work is what I put into something to try and achieve those possibilities. And that would be an asset to the Sulphur Bluff ISD Board. I would like to thank Sulphur Bluff ISD for giving me the opportunity to answer these questions. Please exercise your right to vote in all elections. Thank you and God bless.— Donnie Powers, Jr. John Vance: My name is John Vance. My wife, Cathy, is the 5th grade teacher at Sulphur Bluff ISD where our two sons are students. I am employed as a Texas Ranger with the Texas Department of Public Safety and work in Hopkins County. My family and I have lived in the Sulphur Bluff ISD school district almost three years (2 years 10 months). My goal is to provide the students of Sulphur Bluff ISD with the best education by providing the best teachers, administrators, and facilities. Because I am new to the community, I will bring to this board a different outlook with a fresh new perspective to the way the school board moves the district forward. I am not running against these men, I am running for the position. My whole focus is to be able to provide the best education for our students. Our future is our children so I want to work with other board members to provide our children with the best education and resources Sulphur Bluff can provide. Page 2
November 2 Board Election 3 Places Open Candidates
(Listed in alphabetical order):
Brian Dorner, incumbent Donnie Powers John Vance Bill Wilder, incumbent Steve Williams Meet With Mr. Ramirez and the
STUDENTS FOR CHRIST 7:307:30-8:00 Every Wed. in the Ag Shop
Doughnuts Served
Benchmark Tests HS-Nov. 8-9-10-11 Elementary Nov. 1-5
Volume 13, Issue 10
Lady Bears Meet Detroit, James Bowie Friday, Oct. 22nd 2010—Sulphur Bluff vs. Detroit Game 1: 15-25, Game 2: 20-25, Game 3: 13-25. Points: Brown 8, Rodriguez 6, Hogue 5, Greer 1, Duncan 1. Aces: Rodriguez 5, Hogue 5, Brown 3, Duncan 1. Kills: Rodriguez 4, Brown 3, Duncan 3, Goldsmith 2, Greer 2. Digs: Brown 20, Rodriguez 18, Cummings 12, Goldsmith 7, Greer 3, Duncan 2. Blocks: Duncan 2. SB JV vs. Detriot Game 1: 25-18, Game 2: 22-25, Game 3: 25-23. Points:Powers 13, Waid 5, McDonald 5, Coberley 5, Sharp 5, Williams 4. Tuesday, Oct. 26th 2010—Sulphur Bluff vs. James Bowie Game 1: 17-25, Game 2: 8-25, Game 3: 13-25. Points: Rodriguez 6, Greer 4, Hogue 4, Brown 3, Powers 1. Aces: Brown 4, Greer 4, Rodriguez 3, Powers 1, Hogue 1. Kills:Brown 5, Rodriguez 4, Goldsmith 2, Hogue 1. Digs: Rodriguez 18, Cummings 12, Brown 10, Hogue 3, Goldsmith 1. SB JV vs. James Bowie Game 1: 24-26, Game 2: 23-25. Points: Coberley 9, Williams 7, McDonald 4, Bryant 3, Powers 3. SB Volleyball Roster: #10 Stephanie Hogue Sr., #7 Jamie Goldsmith Jr., #9 Deseray Greer Jr., #8 Quincie Duncan So., #5 Katelyn Brown So., #6 Virginia Rodriquez So., #12 Tawny Cummings So., #45 Chyenne Bryant Fr., #25 Meagan Coberly Fr., #40 Katelyn McDonald Fr., #2 Maycee Potts Fr., #22 Kaci Powers Fr., #10 Ashton Sharp Fr., #20 Hailey Waid Fr., #12 Sara Williams Fr.
JH District Volleyball Tournament at Detroit October 30 at 11AM Monday, October 25th , 2010 - JH Volleyball - Sulphur Bluff vs Cumby—1st game -25/15, 2nd game- 23/25, 3rd game- 25/15; Match - Win . Points: Skylar Evans-4, Harlie Harred-2, Tori Dorner-6, Sierra Swanson-1, Mardi Fite-1, Angie Alvarez-13, Shelbi Hurley-9, Lacey Calhoun-8. Next Games, "A" Team Only, Saturday, October 30th, 2010, In the End of the Year Tournament @ Detroit ISD. The Bluff plays its first game at 11 AM in Detroit versus Cumby.
PTO is selling window decals/stickers for your vehicles. They are 4 1/2” x 5 1/2”. They are $6 or 2 for $10. (See left.) Please contact an officer—Renee Weeks, Allison Phillips, Liz Harper, Melissa Johnson, and Melinda Henderson. You can reach me, Melissa Johnson, @ 945-5076. Page 3
Volume 13, Issue 10
FCCLA RED RIBBON WEEK
.
Page 4
Volume 13, Issue 10
FCCLA GOURMET POPCORN On Sale Now
Gift Bag……………………………………………………..……...…..$10.00 (Filled with 6 Packets of the Following Flavors)
FLAVORS INCLUDE: Dark Chocolate, Cheese, Vanilla, White Cheddar, Salsa-N-Cheddar, Caramel Page 5
Volume 13, Issue 10
Page 6
Volume 13, Issue 10
FFA Attends Nationals
Halloween Carnival Oct. 29
Page 7
This year’s National FFA Convention attendees had a BLAST! We did everything from waking the very busy streets of Indianapolis to meeting the actor who played Michael Myers in the latest Halloween movie at the haunted house we survived. The attendees included Jeremy Coberley, Landon Overly, Becca Naylor, Clay Mitchell, Shelby Williams, Cheyenne Bryant, and Erin Zeringue as well as the chaperone, Mr. Ramirez. Our five day trip was comprised of an eight hour drive and a nights stay in Sikeston, Missouri the first day. Another six hour drive the second day until reaching the big city and registering at the convention center. After registration we were informed that the Lady Antebellum concert we were planning on attending was already sold out. So instead, the next day, after visiting the National FFA Center we walked around the exhibit halls and met other kids from across the country which was a great experience. Then later that evening we went to a hypnotist’s show where Becca Naylor was hypnotized. “I really don’t remember much of the experience but know it had to have been pretty interesting due to all of the teasing I received afterwards. I had just known I woke up feeling more rested then I’ve felt since 4th grade, so I loved it.” The following day we attended the first general session along with 46,000 other some-odd members and really got the feel for what FFA can do. Later that night we went to the haunted house, as previously stated , and the next morning started the very long drive home. We look forward to Sulphur Bluff attending next year’s convention.
Volume 13, Issue 10
FFA Fruit Sales Begin Monday, Nov. 1
Beta Candle Sales Begin Mon., Nov. 1
Page 8
Volume 13, Issue 10
Basketball Begins November 5
Girls’ Scrimmage
Against Dodd City/Detroit JVG, VG
In Detroit
4:30
November 19
Boys’ Scrimmage
Against North Hopkins JVB, VB 5:00
Home
Complete Schedule in Next Week’s Newsletter
Junior Class
Shoot Out in Old Gym Dart Throw in Coach Wrights Room Also Taking TT-Shirt Orders Page 9
Volume 13, Issue 10
Halloween Carnival October 29
Page 10
