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SWAMP BITES October 30, 2022

This week was a phenomenal week for Gunn JH. Congratulations to all of our performers, athletes, scholars, faculty, staff, and Gunn family for the amazing great things that are happening. Make sure to take a few minutes to look through the SwampBites today to celebrate the great things happening at Gunn, in AISD, and in public education !!

Remember, no costumes on Monday!

Please make sure students are on time for school Tuesday.

Thank you to everyone who played a part in celebrating our 50th anniversary. It was a terrific celebration of the past and an exciting time for our children. If you didn't get a chance to know our namesake, Floyd Gunn, here is an opportunity!

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!

On Saturday, October 22, the AISD held its very first piano festival ever called "Fanfare" at the CVPA!!! Mr. Cubela and many members of the piano studio performed. Several of our Gunn students were chosen to perform at the honors recital Saturday evening along with many high school students from the Center for Visual and Performing Arts school. Great job, pianists!

Congratulations to our All-City Band Members!

Many Gunn band students auditioned for the All-City Band. This involves lots of individual preparation and hard work and an intense audition. We are very proud of all of our students who auditioned. A special congratulations to the following students who placed in the All-City Band.

Logan Martinez - Flute; Aubrey Lilley-Oboe; Celine Seals-Bassoon; Jackeline Guardado-Alto Saxophone; Axel Alvarez -Alt. Tenor Saxophone; Noah Torok - Trumpet; Liam Kennedy - Trumpet; Maximus Kennedy - Alt. Trumpet; Dayne Lara - French Horn; Arianna Nicholson - Trombone; Lucas Martin - Euphonium; Hudson Holder - Euphonium; Collin Randall - Tuba; Grayson Lowe - Percussion; Damian Guardado - Percussion; Travis Hill - Percussion

7th graders are working on understanding drama. What better way to understand than participating in one. Check out these great interpretations from Ms. Estrada's students.

Congratulations to our Athletes! 8th boys' cross country is City Champs!; 7th girl's won 2nd place; 7th boy's 3rd place; and 8th volleyball won the Silver Bracket Tournament.

Mr. Golden's class had to assume the role of a Federalist or Anti-Federalist, have a debate over the structure of government, and lay down a beat behind their arguments or add a theatrical element. Another stellar example of Arts Integration!

RED RIBBON WEEK WAS A HUGE SUCCESS !! OUR PEP RALLY WAS A GREAT TIME TO SHOW OUR SCHOOL SPIRIT. THE HOUSE COUNCIL, BAND, AHS DRUMLINE AND MANY OTHERS DID A GREAT JOB!! ENJOY SOME PICTURES FROM THE WEEK!

Dr. Varnell got pied at the pep rally!

SCHOOL PICTURES ARE COMING !!

Wednesday, November 2nd is School Picture day at Gunn!

ATHLETICS

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

OCTOBER

10/31 - Start of the 3rd Six Weeks

NOVEMBER

11/2 - Picture Day

11/4 - Theatre Performance OAP @CVPA

11/7 - 6th Grade CA 2 - Reading Language Arts

11/7 - 8th Grade CA 2 - Science

11/8 - Tarrant County Voting

11/8 - 7th & 8th Grade CA2 - Reading Language Arts

11/8 - Region Band Auditions (Phase 2) 5pm-9pm

11/9 - 6th Garde CA 2 - Math

11/9 - 8th Garde CA 2 - Social Studies

11/10 - 7th & 8th Grade CA 2 - Math

11/16 - Practice-A-Thon Party at Arlington Skatium 6pm-8pm

11/17 - AISD Choir Solo & Ensemble 5pm-8pm

Thanksgiving Holiday - November 21st-25th

Created By
Matthew Varnell
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Credits:

Created with images by George Dolgikh - "Three Halloween Jack O' Lantern pumpkins" • david_franklin - "Corner diagonal red bow gift ribbon isolated on white" • supachai - "basketball on the color smoke background" • Firn - "Pumpkin with unusual pastel pink color" • ccestep8 - "Happy Thanksgiving flat lay background with fall season decoration. Top view of pumpkins and leaves with rustic moody autumn style."