September 2014 - Academy Publishing, Inc.

Kempner
High School
PARENT
PRIDE
A Message from our Principal
Chris Morgan
Principal
Hello Cougar Families
I have to say that my first few weeks at KHS have been incredible. I have met lots of students and
parents and can truly say Kempner is a great place to be. You should be fully engaged with all things KHS
now that we are back to school, from the homework, tests and all the activities and events at KHS. I hope
that you had the opportunity to attend our Open House. I appreciate your efforts to remain connected and
involved with your student’s life at school. It is so important for us to work together in partnership with the
parents and community to provide the best for all our students to ensure their success after High School.
From my perspective, the school year is off to a great start. There are many wonderful things happening
here at Kempner. Fall sports are off and running, the fall play has been cast, and we are looking forward
to the upcoming fine arts events later on this semester. Make sure to follow us on twitter, check the website
or check your email for updates for upcoming events here at KHS.
We gave all the students the yearly expectation talks on the third day of school. I will post the PowerPoint
on the website for you to see. A few of the key items we spoke to the students about were; highlights from the student code of conduct,
digital citizenship, and most important of all how to be a successful Cougar. One item I wanted to tell you about as parents is to make
sure that your student gets plugged in here at school. We have numerous clubs and organizations your student can join. This is a great
way for them to get involved with the full High School experience and meet new people. If they are making connections here at school
then they are more likely to be successful in High School.
Please accept my thanks to all parents and students for a very smooth opening of the school year. Opening the school year is
truly a community effort. I appreciate all you do for us, and I know we are going to have a great year.
Chris Morgan
Principal
Engage, Cultivate, and Innovate
Administration 2014 – 2015
Assistant Principal Alpha Split
Asst. Principals
Room Ext.
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Gloria Mendez
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D – K Matt McCabe
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Gloria Mendez
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L – P Stephanie McDowell (700) #42325
Marilyn Dardar
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Q – Z Kyle Lovetinsky
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Marilyn Dardar
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Counselor Alpha Split
A - Dh Renee Edwards
(701)
Angela Garcia
Di – Kh Erin Swanson
(701)
Angela Garcia
Ki – N Jennifer Kipping
(701)
Michelle Hernandez
O – R Donna Minix, Lead (701)
Michelle Hernandez
S – Z Kerry Jongeward (701)
Michelle Hernandez
Lisa Campbell, CCR (216)
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14777 Voss Road • Sugar Land, TX 77498 • PH 281-634-2300 • FX 281-634-2378
September 2014 • Volume 4 • Issue 2
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Parent Pride
September 2014/ Issue 2
Best Buddies Internationally Recognized
Bell Schedule
REGULAR BELL SCHEDULE
1st- 7:30 - 8:20
2nd- 8:25 - 9:20
3rd -9:25 - 10:15
4th- 10:20 - 11:10
5th- 11:15 -12:40
LUNCHES
A - 11:10 - 11:40
B - 11:40 - 12:10
C - 12:10 - 12:40
6th-12:45 - 1:35
7th- 1:40 - 2:30
Project Graduation
Project Graduation is an all-night party,
sponsored by parents and students who want
to provide a fun and safe place for all KHS
seniors to spend the night of their graduation.
Fundraising is done by the Pro Grad group
during the school year. Various fun projects
(Flamingo Flocking, class T shirt and planner
sales, fashion show, Rockfest, car washes to
name just a few) are done to raise money,
all in the name of a safe graduation night for
Cougars in the class of 2015.
“Parent Pride”
September 2014
Published Four Times Per Year
Kempner High School
14777 Voss Road
Sugar Land, TX 77498
Issue #2
This summer we sent one of our amazing students, Mimi, to leadership camp. She was
totally surprised to not only hear the name of her high school announced not only once but
twice. At the opening ceremony they announced Kempner as one of the top 4 Pacesetter schools
in the Houston area because of the amount of money that was raised for the Friendship Walk.
Kempner also received recognition at the conference as one of the International Outstanding
Chapters of the year!
I want to personally
thank everyone that has
supported the buddies in
the past two years. This
was a huge honor for them
as well as Kempner to be
recognized internationally
and I am so lucky to
work with such amazing
professionals that are
helping foster inclusion and
acceptance of all students.
Many Thanks!
Robyn Crowson-Wagner
Best Buddies Sponsor
Welcome from Kempner VIPS
I would like to welcome back all the returning staff, teachers, parents and students! And give
a big welcome to Mr. Chris Morgan, our new principal, all the new staff, teachers, parents and
students to Kempner High School. Kempner VIPs (Volunteers In Public Schools) is excited for the
2014-2015 school year. Even though your child is in high school, volunteers are still needed! By
volunteering at Kempner High School you can make a difference. No matter how much time you
can contribute, your time is always appreciated. Here are a few ways to volunteer: textbook
distribution, selling and passing out parking passes, Shared dreams, fundraising and the list
goes on and on. To volunteer you must register at www.fortbendisd.com , where you can click
on Departments and Services, scroll down to the letter V and click on volunteer. The page will
read Volunteers and Partnerships click on the underlined volunteer then click on FBISD Volunteer
Criminal History Application and follow the instructions from there. The VIPs Board would like to
Thank you in advance for your time, help and support.
Lea Ann Shields
VIPS President
Parent Pride
September 2014/ Issue 2
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KHS Spanish Honor Society Wins numerous Awards!
Spanish Honor Society had an incredible year! They won Chapter of the Year [best in the
country! – plaque and $150 award] They got 2nd place nationally for their Nietos Service
Project [$75 award], and Ms. Cheryl Fuentes-Wagner was awarded the Mario Fierros Award,
and named national sponsor of the year, and awarded an all-expenses paid trip to the
conference in Panama!
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Andrea Baez was one of 16 nationally to be selected to go to Spain for her success on
the National Spanish Exam.
Miguel Bitanga won a Spanish Honor Society scholarship of $500.
Megan Irizarry won 2nd place [only 3 awards nationally] for her digital poster in the
AATSP poster contest.
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Anupriya Gupta won the Spanish Honor Society
Bertie Green Award, a trip to Spain [one of 20
nationally to go]
12 KHS students have received
national awards and recognition
2 years in a row for the National
Spanish Exam!
28 KHS Students received Medals
for their 2014 Achievement on the
National Spanish Exam!
6 students: Miguel Bitanga, Anupriya
Gupta, Laura Hurtado, Kashaf
Momin, Alfredo Valdez and Josue
Zuniga have been nationally recognized for their top accomplishments on the National
Spanish Exam, receiving medals two consecutive years, and another 6 achieved Honorable
Mention and/or a medal two consecutive years. They are Andrea Baez, Gloria Benitez,
Carlos Ceron, and Jessica Chevez. The National Spanish Exam is a National Competition to
determine the top students of Spanish in the country. The exam measures both achievement
and proficiency.
This year’s KHS National Spanish Exam medalists are:
• Gold (top 5% in the nation): Spanish 2: Kayla Silver, Spanish 3:Kayleen Babel, Spanish 4:
Kashaf Momin Spanish 5: Miguel Bitanga
• Silver(top 15% nationally): Spanish 2: Cailin Wong, Spanish 3: Priya Pai, Rebeca Pirela,
America Villanueva, Katherine Orellana, Samira Casameni, Spanish 4: Elaine Paiz, Josue
Zuniga, and Spanish 5: Anupriya Gupta and Alfredo Valdez
• Bronze(top 25% nationally): Spanish 2: Ezenwukwa Chibundum, Marilla Flores, Brianna
Rivas, and Cyntiha Valdez; Spanish 3: Ahad Ali, Mohammad Baig, Saher Dauva, Gabriela
Martinez, Myrka Calzada and David Gutierrez; Spanish
4: Miriam Casillas, Sebastian Salvador, Astrid Alvarez
and Lydia Velazquez; Spanish 5: Laura Hurtado
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Additionally, 44 KHS students received Honorable
Mention on the National Spanish Exam.
Save the Date Choir Concert
Choir Fall Concert
Monday October 13 @ 7:00 p.m.
KHS Auditorium
Admission is FREE!
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Parent Pride
September 2014/ Issue 2
Important Testing Information
It is recommended that all Juniors take one or both exams in the spring and Seniors to take
tests early in the fall if they haven’t taken either yet or if they want to try to increase their scores.
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September 2014/ Issue 2
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Parent Pride
Can You Donate to
Shared Dreams?
September 2014/ Issue 2
Sports
Shared Dreams is a program that
provides short term assistance to Fort
Bend ISD students in need. They are
assisted with clothes, shoes and toiletries.
Shared Dreams accepts toiletries and
gently used clothes for our Fort Bend ISD
students in need. Please drop off any
donations at the front office. Thank you
in advance for your support!
Varsity Football Schedule
Student Council to Host
2016 State Convention
Kempner Student Council is proud to announce
that they will be hosting the 2016 TASC State
Convention. They will be working hard all year
preparing for it with their wonderful sponsors,
Mrs. Hoffman and Coach Lindloff. Congratulations
Student Council for taking on this big event!
Week
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Date
Sa Aug 30
Th Sep 4
Th Sep 11
Th Sep 18
Sa Sep 27
Th Oct 2
Sa Oct 11
Fr Oct 17
Fr Oct 31
Fr Nov 7
Opponent
at Pasadena Rayburn
Clear Falls (Mercer)
FB Clements (Mercer)
at FB Travis (Mercer)
Alief Elsik (Mercer)
at Alief Hastings
FB Dulles (Mercer)
at Alief Taylor
OPEN WEEK
FB Hightower (Mercer)
at FB Austin (Mercer)
Time
6:00p
6:00p
6:00p
6:00p
6:00p
6:00p
1:00p
7:00p
7:00p
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Parent Pride
September 2014/ Issue 2
KHS Event Schedule
Wed., Oct. 1 4:30pm
6:00pm
Thu., Oct. 2
7:00am
2:30pm
2:30pm
6:00pm
Fri., Oct. 3
4:45pm
Sat., Oct. 4
6:00am
Tue., Oct. 7
2:30pm
4:45pm
Thu., Oct. 9
3:00pm
4:30pm
4:30pm
Fri., Oct. 10 4:45pm
6:30pm
8:00am
1:00pm
8:00pm
Mon., Oct. 13 7:00pm
Tue., Oct. 14 2:30pm
4:45pm
Thu., Oct. 16 7:00am
2:30pm
3:00pm
4:30pm
5:00pm
6:00pm
Fri., Oct. 17 4:45pm
7:00pm
Sat., Oct. 18 12:30pm
Mon., Oct. 20 3:00pm
Tue., Oct. 21 4:30pm
Wed., Oct. 22 7:00pm
Thu., Oct. 23 2:30pm
3:00pm
7:00pm
Fri., Oct. 24 3:00pm
4:45pm
Sat., Oct. 25 6:00am
Tue., Oct. 28 4:45pm
Sat., Oct. 11
Thu., Oct. 30
Fri., Oct. 31
Sun., Nov. 2
Tue., Nov. 4
Thu., Nov. 6
Fri., Nov. 7
Sat., Nov. 8
Tue., Nov. 11
Thu., Nov. 13
Fri., Nov. 14
Thu., Nov. 20
Wed., Dec. 3
Thu., Dec. 4
Sat., Dec. 6
7:00am
2:30pm
3:00pm
4:30pm
5:00pm
6:00pm
5:00pm
7:00pm
3:30pm
4:30pm
4:30pm
6:00pm
8:00am
7:00pm
8:00am
6:30am
4:00pm
7:00am
2:30pm
8:00am
1:00pm
7:00pm
7:00am
2:30pm
8:00am
JV Football vs Alief Hastings @ Kempner
Freshmen Football vs Alief Hastings @ Alief Hastings High School
NHS MEETING
JV tennis vs. Hastings
NHS MEETING
Varsity Football vs Alief Hastings
Volleyball (F/JV/V) vs Travis 4:45pm/5:45pm/6:45pm
Marching Band Competition Day
Varsity tennis vs. Austin
Volleyball (F/JV/V)l vs Alief Elsik @ 4:45pm/5:45pm/6:45pm
JV tennis @ Clements
Freshmen football vs Dulles @ Kempner
JV Football vs Dulles @ Dulles High School
Volleyball (F/JV/V) “Dig Pink Night” vs Alief Hastings @
4:45pm/5:45pm/6:45pm
Homecoming Parade/Pep rally
SAT
Varsity Football vs Dulles
Homecoming Dance
Choir Fall Concert
Varsity tennis vs. Taylor
Volleyball (F/JV/V) vs Dulles @ 4:45pm/5:45pm/6:45pm
NHS MEETING
NHS MEETING
JV tennis @ Austin
JV Football vs Alief Taylor @ Kempner
Theatre performance - Fall play
Freshmen Football vs Alief Taylor @ Alief Taylor High School
Volleyball (V/JV/F) vs Alief Taylor @ 4:45pm/5:45pm/6:45pm
Varsity Football vs Alief Taylor
Theatre performance - Fall play
Theatre haunted house
Volleyball (F) @ 4:30pm) (JV/V) @ 5:30pm vs Katy
Sartaria Middle School Band Concert
Varsity tennis Bi-district playoffs
JV tennis vs. Travis
Sugar Land Middle School Band Concert
Varsity tennis Bi-district playoffs
Volleyball (V/JV/F) vs Hightower @ 4:45pm/5:45pm/6:45pm
Marching Band Competition Day
Volleyball (F/JV/V) “Senior Night” vs Austin @
4:45pm/5:45pm/6:45pm
NHS MEETING
NHS MEETING
JV tennis @ Taylor
Freshmen football vs Hightower at Kempner
Theatre haunted house performance
JV Football vs Hightower @ Hightower High School
Theatre haunted house performance
VARSITY FOOTBALL VS HIGHTOWER
Boy’s Basketball Open Gym @ Kempner
Boy’s Basketball Open Gym @ Kempner
JV Football vs Austin High School @ Kempner
Freshmen Football vs Austin @ Austin High School
Freshman tennis tournament @ LCISD
Varsity Football vs Austin
SAT
KEMPNER BLOOD DRIVE
Wall Of Fame Committee
NHS MEETING
NHS MEETING
Freshman and JV tennis @ Brazoswood tournament
Academic Excellence Awards Ceremony )
Sugar Land Middle School Band Concert
NHS MEETING
NHS MEETING
SAT
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Kempner Athletic
Booster Club
Welcome to another exciting year of
Kempner High School athletics! Kempner High
School is off to a great start in the athletic arena
with numerous fall sports in full progress. Students
dedicate themselves to achieve athletic success
through commitment, hard work, and sacrifice,
just as they do in their academic accomplishments.
These student athletes are working as you read
this and will be working all year long.
To help support these student athletes The
Kempner Athletic Booster Club (KABC) works year
round to provide any assistance that is needed
in the school’s athletic activities. The support that
is provided by KABC to these student athletes
comes from you. KABC’s purpose is to support
the athletic programs at Kempner High School
by raising funds to ensure that the programs
have the necessary updated facilities and
equipment to be successful. KABC relies on your
support as parents, businesses, alumni, teachers,
administrators and coaches to help raise funds to
provide to these athletic programs. As such, KABC
has established itself as a nonprofit organization
qualified under 501C-3 of the Internal Revenue
Code. In doing so your contributions may be
considered as a charitable contribution (please
check with your tax advisor).
Kempner athletics has been successful
for over 26 years and we would like to thank
everyone for their support including those
businesses, parents and organizations that
have advertised in the Kempner program
or have contributed by being part of KABC
through membership, donation, or volunteering.
Kempner student athletes strive to be the best
and it shows. Through your commitment Kempner
stays competitive in one of the best districts in
the State of Texas – District 23-6A. We thank
everyone for helping these student athletes.
Please join us in our ongoing efforts to
support these student athletes at Kempner High
School by joining KABC. We raise funds through
membership, merchandise sales, concessions,
donations, programs and other activities.
Anyone can join KABC! We thank everyone for
their support. I hope you will join us as we look
to the future in providing for the student athletes
at Kempner High School. GO COUGARS!
Bob Berry
KABC President
KABC meetings are the 1st Monday of each month
at KHS in the Library. Come by to join or contact
Kurt Landry at Kurt.Landry@ricoh-usa.com for
membership information.
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