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Thursday, May 29, 1997
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The Albany News
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Nancy Smith Elementary
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1 PRINCIPAL'S POINTS
This will be our final Nancy
Smith column for this school
year. We appreciate hearing
from individuals in the com-
munity who say they have
enjoyed reading about what
is happening at Nancy Smith
Elementary.
If you have not driven by
the campus lately, you will
want to do so. The new build-
ing is almost completed. The
school name went up on it
Monday of this week. The
classrooms on the north end
and the office areas are essen-
tially completed.
There is still some work to
be done to the classrooms on
the south end. Thedriveways
should be finished soon. In
the fall, we will have an Open
House and invite the commu-
nity to view the new facility.
We are very proud of it.
We received our TAAS
scores last week. They are
excellent again. The hard
work of the students and
teachers has paid off. The sup-
port of the parents and com-
munity helps our students and
staff perform superbly. Thank
you for all that you do to make
Albany schools what they are.
I READ-IN
We would like to thank all
the people who made our first
Read-In a success. A special
thanks goes to all who took
time out of their day to come
read to us.
There were parents, com-
munity members, school
board members and the su-
perintendent who visited
classrooms to read to the stu-
dents. Also, we'd like to thank
everyone who sent snacks for
the different classes.
I SUMMER READING
Theelementary library will
be open every Wednesday in
June for childi'en to read, take
A.R. tests and check out books.
A special surprise is planned
for all students who reach
their individual reading goals
for June.
1 MEMORIAL DAY
A Memorial Day program
was present Monday morn-
ing at 8:45 a.m. in the cafete-
ria. Mr. David O'Connor pre-
sented a flag to our school. It
had been flown in Washington,
D.C. on Lincoln's birthday.
Students who read patri-
otic poems and stories were
Cade Prince, Jeremy Maurer,
Laramie Hash and Natalie
Johnson from the sixth grade.
Fiflh graders who participated
were Jill Lucas, Blake
Bernstein, Mackenzie Viertel
and Brittney Clark.
Mrs. Walker and Mrs. Sar-
ten assisted the group in sing-
ing the "Star-Spangled Ban-
ner" and "America."
Thanks to the VFW Post
fqr remembering us.
I KINDERGARTEN
The kindergarten went to a
"drive:in" movie Friday, May
23. Each child made his own
"car" out of big boxes and "drove"
into the movie. It was quite a
traffic jam! They watched a
video and ate popcorn.
Tuesday was "backward
day." They wore their clothes
backward and even some shoes
were backward It was fun.
Wednesday they had a Ha-
waiian luau. The studied
about Hawaii and made
"grass" skirts and leis and ate
Hawaiian food. Yum!
Heather Patterson was the
only kindergartner to go all
year long with no "punches"
on her behavior strip. Con-
gratulations, Heather!
Those with perfect atten-
dance for the year were Jody
Hash, Cole Moore and Jesse
Williams. Outstanding atten-
dance was given to those who
had only one absence or one
tardy. There were Travis
Gardenhire, Pace Heatley,
Keelan Lowe and Matthew
Patrick. Good job!
✓✓✓
The fifth and sixth grad
Science Fair was held Thurs-
day, May 22 at the Nancy
Smith Elementary gym. Stu-
dents displayed their research
papers and set up their ex-
periments to prove their hy-
pothesis. We are proiid of the
hard work of these students.
✓✓✓
The sixth grade students
took a tour of the junior lugh
campus Tuesday, May 20.
They visited their future class-
rooms and met Mr. Penn, their
teachers and coaches.
✓✓✓
The final day of school for
students will be Tnursday,
May 29. School will dismiss at
1:00 p.m. Thursday. Buses will
run at that time.
Kincaid makes I at state UIL contest
Albany High School senior
Zach Kincaid travelled to £>an
Marcos last weekend to compete
in the UIL Texas State Solo and
Ensemble Contest, returning
home with a superb rating and a
gold medal.
Kincaid sang "Oh, Mistress
Mine" for the contest, a song
originally written and performed
by Roger Quilter. The state-level
judges awarded him a rating of
I for his performance,
complimenting him on his poise
and preparation.
"It is important to point out
that very few I ratings are ever
given at the state level," com-
mented choir director Shawna
Storten. "His winnings are not
only a great personal honor for
him, but a great honor for Al-
bany High School and Albany
itseif as a community. We are all
very proud of him."
Kincaid is an honor student
in the Class of 1997, and is the
son of Ronnie and Gina Kincaid.
Choir Concert Honorees
Several local students re-
ceived recognition at last
Thursday's spring pops concert
at the AHS auditorium.
Not only were the students
receiving plaques, however.
During the concert, members of
the high school choir delivered
the numerous plaques won by
the different choral competitions
held during the 1996-97 school
year to principal David Penn,
who in turn, agreed to display
the awards in the high school
trophy case.
One student in each grade
level was selected as an out-
standing vocalist in the Thurs-
Students honored
for academic effort
Twenty-one Nancy Smith El-
ementary students Were recently
honored for their outstanding
academic performance through-
out the 1996-97 school year.
The 21 students, rangingfrom
grades two through six, main-
tained straight A's throughout
the school year.
The honor students, listed by
grade, are as follows:
Second grade—Slone Balliew,
Lacy Boyett, Kayla Braddy,
Araceli Rod riquez, Tanner Scott,
Cache Tankersley and Justin
W'nters.
Third grade—Jayton Bailey,
Kia Boone, Ashley Cappiello,
Amelia!Johnson and Rachel
Scarbrough.
Fou^h grade- Megan Ander-
son, Britjludson, Leia Lorica
and Lauren Rodgers.
Fifth grade—Becky Jones and
Michelle Lorica.
Sixth grade—McKade Mar-
shall, Marc Sanders and Will
Waller.
Splash day postponed to Sunday
- The annual "Splash Day" at
Albany's city swimming pool has
been delayed until Sunday, J line
1 because of a filter failure at
the pool, according to City Man-
ager Bobby Russell.
The traditional free opening
day, which signals the begin-
ning of summer vacation for
many local youngsters, was
originally scheduled for this
Saturday. City and pool officials
were forced t(V postpone the
opening by one day in order to
replace the filters, which will
arrive Thursday. The pool had
to be drained for the procedure,
according to Russell.
On Sunday, everyone will be
admitted free of charge for un-
limited swimming from 2:00 to
6:00 p.m., as is the local tradi-
tion.
Starting Tuesday, June 3, the
regular admittance fees will be
charged — $1.50 for high school
students and adults and $1 for
children age six through 14.
Children under age six may
swim for free, but they must be
accompanied by an adult.
The pool will open regularly
from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday
through Sunday.
Pool rules will be strictly ob-
served or swimmers will be sent
home. Rules include the follow-
ing: glass and pets in the pool
area are prohibited; running and
horseplay are forbidden; proper
swim attire must be worn; and
children under six must have
adult supervision.
The facility is available for
rent after 6:30 p.m. each evening
at a fee of $25 per hour. A life-
guard is included with the
charge.
CARD OF THANKS
Thank you, Jane Matlock and
other staff members of elemen-
tary, for your appreciation and
concerns for me in my absences.
Joe Dickson
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day night concert. Those receiv-
ing honors included seventh
grader Brittney Winters, eighth
grader Allen Heatley, freshman
Erynn Estep, sophomore Keren
Liming, junior Josh Parker and
senior Zach Kincaid.
Band Awards
Several honors were also
handed out in the Tuesday night
spring band concert on May 20.
In addition to outstanding per-
formers and most improved
awards, the coveted John Phillip
Sousa award was also bestowed.
.AHS senior Matt Stapp was
named as the recipient of the
Sousa award, receiving the F aith
Posey Scholarship along with
his nationally acclaimed honor.
It was noted by band director
Jason Sarten at the concert that
Stapp has proven to be an ac-
complished musician through
the years, most recently taking
his tubist talents to the all-state
band this year, after having
played in all-district, all-area
and all-region bands through his
high school band career.
Other high school band mem-
bers who received awards in-
cluded Laci Gillit and Joseph
Dickson, both most improved
band member awards.
Outstanding junior high mu-
sicians recognized at the con-
cert were eighth grader Lisa
Warne and seventh grader C.C.
Arreola. Outstanding sixth
grade musicians were Marc
Sanders, Nicole Chavira, Will
Waller and Lacey Cleveland. Ja-
cob Cope was awarded the most
improved award in the sixth
grade intermediate band.
Outstanding accomplishment
awards also were awarded to
sixth graders Nathan White and
Yessenia Burciaga, both mem-
bers of the sixth grade begin-
ners band.
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