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SWAMP BITES November 27, 2022

A word from Dr. Varnell

We have so much to be thankful for this season. We hope that you, your family, and your friends had a well-deserved break spending time together. In this short time between Thanksgiving and Winter Break, we want students to work hard and play hard. Staying focused during school is important. There are a lot of celebrations in this week's SwampBites; it is the season of performances for our fine arts; and we have special dress days for December!

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

We are excited to celebrate our students of the month. These students have exemplified what it means to be a Gunn Gator! Dreamers, Doers, Thinkers, and Caretakers!

WE ARE THANKFUL FOR ALL OF THESE FOLKS!! CUSTODIAL CREW AND SUPPORT STAFF, TURKEY RACES, RECRUITING, CELEBRATING STUDENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS, STUDENT CELEBRATIONS, AND MORE. IT TAKES A VILLAGE !!

Do you know a family who would like to join the academy? Do they have a love for the arts? Do they already have some Spanish language abilities? This is their chance! Help us spread the word!

Arlington ISD is looking for performers to participate in the first Talent Showcase for the Arlington MLK Advancing the Dream Weekend Celebration. We are looking for Arlington ISD students or groups, K-12th, to submit entries to be a part of celebrating the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. Please complete this submission by December 1st. All performances must submit an entry video to the MLK Advancing the Dream Talent Showcase Committee by Thursday, December 8th to MLKTalentShowcase@aisd.net. The MLK Advancing the Dream Talent Showcase Committee will select the final acts that will participate in the actual Showcase on January 14th.

ATTENTION 8th GRADERS

Applications are now open for any current 8th grader to apply to attend High School Special Programs. Applications are available online on the AISD website under the Special Programs tab. All applications must be completed by January 18, 2023.

School Pictures were taken this week. Did you order yours? There is still time!!

ATHLETICS

If you have any questions, please contact our Athletic Coordinator, Mr. Richard Joyner at rjoyner1@aisd.net.

DECEMBER

11/29-11/30 - Dance Recital Stage Rehearsals 4:10pm-6:30pm

11/29 - Application Parent Meeting 9pm-7pm

12/1 - Beginner Band Rehearsal 4:15pm-5:15pm

12/1 - Dance Recital 6pm-8pm

12/2 - Winter Piano Recital 6pm-8pm

12/3 - Region Band Clinic & Concert @CVPA 8am-6pm

12/5 - Picture Retake

12/5 - Beginner Band Rehearsal 4:15pm-5:15pm

12/5 - ACCHS Ring Ceremony at Gunn 6pm-8:30pm

12/6 - Winter Band concert 6:30pm-7:30pm

12/8 - Orchestra Winter Concert 7pm-8pm

12/9 - Choir Concert 7pm-8pm

12/14 - Exams/Early Dismissal @ 12:10pm

12/15 - Exams/Early Dismissal @ 12:10pm

12/15 - End of 3rd Six Weeks

12/16-1/3 WINTER BREAK

JANUARY

1/3 - Teacher Workday

1/4 - Beginning of 4th Six Weeks

Created By
Matthew Varnell
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