Wildcat PTA Weekly

February 15, 2010

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DECA WILDCATS STATE BOUND!

The Woodrow Wilson DECA Club (an association of Marketing Students - See DECA.org or Texas DECA.org for more information) attended and
competed in The Texas District 7 Career Development Conference at the Westin Park Central Hotel in Dallas Feb 5 and 6. Sponsor Tom Crabb is
proud to report that 6 Woodrow Deca Members won in their categories to move on to the State competition to be held in Ft. Worth on Feb 19-21,
2010 at the Ft. Worth Convention Center. The six Texas State qualifiers are: Raul Bedolla in Technical Sales, Max Castillo and Courtney Salinas in
Principles of Marketing, Claudia Sanchez and David Silva in Marketing Management, and Evelyn De Jesus in Sports and Entertainment Marketing.
Congratulations to these wonderful students who worked so hard to achieve this level of Competence. Also representing Woodrow well and
looking good at the District Conference were: Diego Avila in Hotel and Lodging Management, Nicholas Damian, Jessica Martinez, Yesel
Guiterrez, Moises Acosta, Anna Reynosa, and Rebecca Hidrogo in Travel and Tourism Marketing Management Team, John Fielder and Jesus
Hernandez in Sports and Entertainment Marketing, Antonio Guerrero and Elizabeth Ibarra in Buying and Merchandising Management Team,
Yasmin Villalobos in Principles of Hospitality and Tourism. Also, Mr. Crabb would like to thank volunteer teacher chaperones Ms. Meshell Bradley
and Mr. Kerry Harvey for their wonderful help in making this a great event for these students.

JAVIER ESTRADA IS THE DISTRICT CHAMPION! CHESS TEAM COMPETES IN DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP
WRESTLING TEAM WINS 4TH PLACE AT
Woodrow’s chess team traveled to Carter High School on Saturday, February
DISTRICT 6th to compete in the DISD High School Chess Championship. At stake was a
$43,000 full scholarship for the University of Texas at Dallas. In a competitive
We had our most successful seasons in a number of field of over 70 DISD students all vying for the big prize, Woodrow made a
years this year. We had a dual match of 10 wins solid showing with all 5 players earning at least 3 wins out of a possible 6.
Senior Emmanuel Jimenez came closest to the money with a strong 10th
and 6 losses, we finished in fourth place in our place finish. He won four games in a row before losing a tough match with
District 14 Championships on Saturday. We beat the eventual champion, Stephen Raveneau of Washington HS.
all 4A schools in our district. Every wrestler that The small Woodrow team of 5 stood up well against schools with much larger
participated finished in the top four in their weight and more well-established chess clubs. Unfortunately 4 of the 5 club
members with experience in the DISD tournament are now Seniors, including
class. Javier Estrada is the District Champion at Jimenez, Jeffery Randall, Lauren Dalzell and Travoy Martinez. The sole
160 lbs, Cesar Silva finished in 2nd place at 215 lbs., Junior, Raul Bedolla is a strong prospect for next year’s scholarship,
Nik Huffman finished 3rd at 14 lbs., Ramon according to Krasnoff. However, Krasnoff, along with co-sponsor Steve
Boughton are looking toward the future of the club by building interest in
Alvarez finished 3rd at 125 lbs., Alexis Carillo chess and an awareness of the scholarships opportunities in the DFW area.
finished in 4th place at 180 lbs. and Isaac In addition to the UT Dallas scholarship, El Centro Community College also
Hernandez finished in 4th at 152 lbs. All won has a chess team with scholarships available. “We need more Freshmen and
Sophomores to get involved in chess. The scholarships are a realistic
matches and scored points for our team. Estrada possibility for anyone that loves chess and is committed to self-improvement.
and Silva qualified for the Regional tournament, Chess is also great for the mind and helps kids improve their decision-making
held this Friday and Saturday at Arlington Martin, skills,” says Boughton. Chess club meets every Wednesday after school in the
library. All Wilson students as well as their parents or grandparents are
Huffman and Alvarez are alternates to that team. welcome to drop in for club sessions.

Know what’s going on at Woodrow! Get on an email list and we’ll send you lots of timely news! Just send your contact information to one
of the following communicants:
Class Communicants
Senior Class:
The State and National PTA Websites also Laura Tepera
offer great info: [email protected]
www.pta.org www.txpta.org Junior Class:
PTA Corresponding Secretary Ruth Ramirez
Autna Dathard
[email protected]
[email protected] Sophomore Class:
Do NOT forget to check the PTA Website regularly!
The weekly newsletter is posted, along with lots of Suzanne Chatham
other helpful information, photos, calendars and [email protected]
notices. You can find previous newsletters archived Freshman Class:
there, so you can find reference information as well. Jennifer Youpa
www.woodrowwildcats.org [email protected]
 WILDCAT BASKETBALL
The Wildcats beat Thomas Jefferson 102-38, Conrad 52-40, and Bryan Adams
84-51.

The Lady Wildcats won against Thomas Jefferson 51-14, but lost to Conrad 41-
45 in games played last week. The Lady Wildcat Varsity Basketball team has
qualified for the post-season playoffs. The Bi-District game will be held on
Monday, February 15, 2010, at Sprague Fieldhouse against Carter High School
at 7:30. In making the playoffs, the Lady Wildcats also won a total of 18
games. Those total wins have been the most wins in about 25 years.
These ladies have done a tremendous job. Thank you very much, Coach Bustos

JOIN WILDCATS WILDCAT SOCCER

SWINGING GOLF TEAM Both the Wildcats
and the Lady
Golf Coach Tom Crabb is
looking for a few more girls
Wildcats stomped
and a couple more boys to join Madison 8-0 last
the WILDCATS SWINGING week.
GOLF TEAM. Please come
by room 3112 for details or email Coach Crabb
at [email protected] The season has started
and is in "full Swing" with tournaments scheduled
in February and March leading up to the District
Championship Tournament the first of April.
We will take beginners that are prepared to work
hard for the next 2 months. You must be a School Zone auditions are Saturday,
strong A - B student because we do miss some
classes for out tournaments.
Feb 27 at the Administration
Building, 3700 Ross Ave., in room
103. To register, students must call
972. 925.3103 or send an email
to [email protected]. The
last day to register is Wednesday,
Feb. 24. Cast members must be
poised and comfortable on camera
or on stage and possess excellent
memorization skills.
 WAYS TO SUPPORT THE 2010 CRUSADER

1. Buy the book. Click on the BUY THE BOOK tab and enter our code (#2068). The 1st 100 online orders will receive a free t-shirt.

2. Celebrate your student's achievements with a personalized ad, or partner with other students to create a memorable page. The
deadline has been extended to the end of January. Download 2010 Ad Sales Template-CS4

3. We're looking for "Community Partners" that we can acknowledge in the book. We will print a business card ad for a $40 donation.
Our school's success depends on community relationships. Here's the form: Download Business card ad form

4. Submit pics of Woodrow activities and events. We'd love to use them in the 2010 Crusader.

Email us with any questions or comments at [email protected]

WOODROW UNIFORM DONATIONS NEEDED!

Clean out your closets and bring your gently-used Woodrow school uniform
items to the Principal's Office so they can be distributed to those in need. Belts,
jackets and school-appropriate jeans are especially wanted.

SUMMER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

The Bank of America Student Leadership program—designed for exemplary high school juniors
and seniors who have a passion for improving their communities—is accepting applications for
summer internships. The eight-week paid internship gives students a chance to work with select
nonprofit organizations, and the interns also go on a week-long, all-expense paid trip to the
Student Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C. in the summer. Applications are available
at bankofamerica.com/neistudentleaders, and the deadline is Wednesday, February 17.
 COLLEGE VISIT TO UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS - DALLAS
Dear Woodrow Seniors, Staff and Teachers,
We have an opportunity to take 20 seniors to University of North Texas-Dallas on Wednesday, February 17, 2010. Transportation will
be provided to and from the university. Keep in mind that this event is after school and we will depart from Woodrow at 3:45pm.
Students will head to the bus directly after school. Food will be provided. Woodrow was among the selected EIF high schools to have
this opportunity! The flyer for this event:
http://www.woodrowwildcats.org/public_html/attachments/061_UNT%20Dallas%20Open%20House%20022710.pdf
and permission forms:
http://www.woodrowwildcats.org/public_html/attachments/061_EIF_Field_Trip_Form.pdf
http://www.woodrowwildcats.org/public_html/attachments/061_DISD_Field_Trip_Permission_Slip.pdf
Permission forms must be turned on Tuesday in order to attend. Printed forms are available in the EIF room as well.

ACT FAST! ONLY 20 SENIORS PER CAMPUS CAN ATTEND.*

* OPEN TO SENIORS INTERESTED IN ATTENDING (ACCEPTED/APPLIED/PLAN TO APPLY)
VISIT THE EDUCATION IS FREEDOM OFFICE FOR MORE INFO.
Depart School: 3:45 PM Return to School: 7:30 PM

Please let me know if you have any questions. If you are planning to attend, please email me or call. No students are guaranteed a spot
until permission forms are submitted.
Berenice Rodríguez
Higher Education Advisor
Woodrow Wilson High School
Education is Freedom

STATE FAIR OF TEXAS

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
TEXAS A&M COLLEGE
VISIT
State Fair of Texas Scholarship applications are now online and can be downloaded
FOR JUNIORS
from http://www.bigtex.com/aboutus/scholarshipprogram. Two variations of the
IN TOP 25% OF CLASS applications are provided – one document can be filled in; the other is printable and
can be completed by hand.
Eligible high school seniors should note that these scholarships are for in-
state schools only. NO OUT-OF-STATE scholarships are offered by the State Fair of
Texas. Each recipient receives a total of $5,000 in scholarships, renewable in $1,250
annual increments to those who maintain a 3.0 GPA toward their college degree at a
Visit Texas A&M University. Two Texas university and/or community college. For the 2009-10 school year, the
charter buses will take students and a program renewed $1,250 scholarships to 25 DISD graduates who are making
parent from North Texas to Texas exceptional progress toward their college degree.
A&M U in College Station from The State Fair scholarship program was established in 1992 to benefit Fair
6:am-8:30pm on Saturday, Feb 20, Park-area students from James Madison, Lincoln, North Dallas, Woodrow Wilson
2010. They leave from their office in and now includes Irma Rangel YWL School. Statewide, scholarships are offered to
Arlington. This is the day the whole young people who participate in State Fair livestock shows.
school is an open house for
The 2009 grants bring the total amount of State Fair of Texas Scholarships
prospective students. Get permission
awarded, since inception, to more than $2.3 million. Information regarding the
forms from counseling office and
return to them. Spaces will fill up paperwork and/or eligibility is available at the above-cited web page. Please do not
quickly! hesitate to contact us with questions or concerns. Thank you, and remember that the
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS MARCH 1. Sue Gooding, Vice President, Public
Relations/Community Relations [email protected] Candis Wheat,
Communications Coordinator [email protected]
 TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR
WHITE ROCK BOATHOUSE JUNIORS - ROWING FOR DALLAS AREA TEENS

White Rock Boathouse Juniors currently recruiting for the Spring Season. We are looking for 7th - 12th graders who are looking for a spring or
fall sport. The Juniors Team is looking for athletes of all shapes and sizes to join our growing team and compete this spring all over Texas and
Oklahoma. This is the perfect sport even if you have never been part of an athletic team before. There is absolutely no experience necessary
to be part of our team, just a desire to become faster and have a great time on the water.
Scholarships available for those who qualify. We will not turn away anyone that wants to row but may not be able to afford it. We strive to
have rowing available for every teen that wants to be part of our team. Hurry before registration ends on February 15, 2010. More
information is available on our website www.wrbjuniors.com or you can e-mail our head coach directly at
[email protected]. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about our programs.
Come be part of our team this spring and experience what it's like to fly on water. We look forward to having you be part of our teams in 2010.
A. Ryan White, Executive Director, Head Coach of Rowing Programs, White Rock Boathouse, Inc.

Click Here for More Information!

 STUDENT AND PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

JL Long is hosting the TMSCA Math/Science competition on Saturday, February

20th. We are anticipating close to 500 students from the Dallas/Fort Worth
area coming to Long to compete in the event. Several volunteers are still
needed, particularly to proctor exams, from 8:15 to 12:15 that morning.
Woodrow students can get service hours for volunteering. If you are willing to
donate your time, please contact Sara Maxcy, [email protected] Thank
you.

GOOD NEWS & GOOD KIDS

We encourage you to write to the Dallas
Morning News with your Good News about As always with our DISD volunteers, you must
complete a volunteer registration form online at
Woodrow and our neighborhood schools! https://www.dallasisd.org/partners/volreg_form.cfm
Send them to [email protected] or in Spanish at
Send your nominations for the Good Kids https://www.dallasisd.org/partners/volreg_form_sp.c
feature article to [email protected] fm.
Sign up to volunteer today!

COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS

VOLUNTEER AT SATURDAY SCHOOL AT JL LONG
JL Long is starting Saturday school this Saturday (the 13th) from 830 to 1200. They are asking for any
Woodrow kids who would like to help i.e. tutoring, monitoring kids on computer etc. Ms Lopez is in charge of
volunteers and will coordinate this. If you are interested in helping, you can contact her at Long or me at 214-
215-2436. There will not be Saturday school on the 20th of February as there will be a Math/Science
competition at Long.

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 The Week At Woodrow
February 15 - 21, 2010

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

February 15 February 16 February 17 February 18 February 19 February 20
EIF Session for
Boys Basketball v Girls Soccer v North Sophomores - Free SAT Math Prep,
Spruce @ Spruce, Dallas @ Franklin, V "Interview Skills" 9:00am-12:30pm,
F/JV 5:00pm/6:30pm 5:30 pm Conrad HS

Boys Soccer v N
Dallas @ Franklin, V Girls Soccer v
7:00 pm Spruce @ Pleasant
Grove, JV 10:00 am

Boys Soccer v N
Dallas @ Pleasant
Grove, JV 1:00 pm

Sunday
February 21

Mark your calendar….

End of 4th Six Weeks, February 26
Sunday
Last day to enroll in EIF, February 28
February 21
 The Week At Woodrow
February 22 - 28, 2010

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

February 22 February 23 February 24 February 25 February 26 February 27
EIF Session for
End of 4th 6 Weeks Free SAT Math Prep,
Freshmen -
"Adjusting to High 9:00am-12:30pm,
School/Academic Last Day to Enroll in Conrad HS
Integrity" EIF

Boys Soccer v Boys Soccer v

Roosevelt @ Madison @ Forester
Pleasant Grove, V 2, V 7:00 pm
7:00 pm Boys Soccer v
Girls Soccer v Conrad @ Couch
Girls Soccer v Madison @ Forester (Loos), 1:00 pm
Roosevelt @ 2, V 5:30 pm
Pleasant Grove, V Girls Soccer v
5:30 pm Adamson @
Pleasant Grove, JV
10:00 am

Sunday
February 28

Mark your calendar….

PTA General Meeting/One Act Play - March 1, 7:00 pm