Go Red Campaign

The Go Red for Women campaign was a huge success at Flour Bluff I.S.D. Teachers, staff and students worked as teams to make their campus the "Reddest of the Red" on February 8. The Junior High and the Elementary Schools prevailed as winners in the Reddest of the Red. They will receive a red velvet cake on Valentine's Day for their efforts. The following groups received Honorable Mention and will receive cupcakes at their campus also: Early Childhood Center, Primary School, Intermediate School and Central Office.

Bart Caldwell and Joseph Vegh show their support for Go Red for Women. The elementary school flew a red dress on their flagpole in support of Go Red.

Primary teachers Jennifer Rodriguez, Pam Parks, Laura Villarreal and Veronica Skrobarczyk show their support on National Go Red Day by dressing in red clothing and red eye lashes.

Swim Team Advances to State

The Hornet boys' and girls' swim team captured the Region VIII-4A Swimming and Diving Championships on February 8-9. Ten athletes advance to the State Meet on February 22-23 held at the University of Texas Swim Center in Austin, Texas. Members advancing are Andrew Acker, Chris Prewitt, Kevin Wilson, Andrew Willias, Ryan Sanders, Taylor Orner, Haley Land, Madelyn Vadney, Taneesa Morris, and Cecilia Mestas-Nunez. Coach Scott Bucy was also named as Region VIII-4A Swim Coach of the Year. Congratulations to the entire team!

FBHS Students Advance to State

Several students from FBHS HOSA (Health Occupation Science Association) class qualified for the State competition to be held in Austin on April 8-10, 2008. Cassy Rinehart, placed 1st in Researched Persuasive Speaking at the Region 7 Spring Leadership Conference held at Del Mar College. She joins Julia Cruz-Acedo and Michael Fisher, who qualified in November on the online test for the Kaiser Permanente Health Care Issue Exam. The Cross-Examination Debate team of Teysha Dougherty and Nicole Raney placed 1st at the district tournament and won all five rounds. They will now advance to the state meet to be held at the University of Texas on March 14-15, 2008.

Kathryn Childers, the publisher of More Snow and More Snow for Kids, and her dog, Ellie, visited the Elementary School last week to make a presentation of her newest book.

FBJH Choir

The Flour Bluff Junior High Choir participated in the UIL Solo and Ensemble contest at Texas A&M University-Kingsville on February 19. Following are the results from the competition: Class 2 Solo: Rated 1 (superior rating) Terra Galindo, Madeline McDonel, Erin Posey, Carissa Reyes, and Rachelle Ross. Rated 2 (excellent rating) Aliah Veith. Aliah, Rachelle and Carissa's solos were all in Italian. Class 3 Solo: Rated 1 (superior rating) Jennifer Chapman, Rebecca Basile, Janie Corbitt, Shelby East, Hilari Martin, Bethany Watson, L.J. Manasan, Josiah Pici, and Frank Weber. Rated 2 (excellent rating) Kassandra Gaxiola, Tracey Orand, Jessica Robles, and Eric Nagel.

Harte Library Poster Contest

The Harte Library invites students of FBISD to participate in a poster contest to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the dedication of the Padre Island National Seashore. Deadline to submit posters is March 13, 2008. Winners may choose gift certificates from Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Waldenbooks, Hobby Lobby or Michaels Arts & Crafts and are valued from $10 to $100. Contest rules and entry forms are available at all FBISD libraries and the Harte Library.

"Unite the Fight" was the theme of the Relay for Life Kick-off held February 12, 2008. Carlos Garanzuay (l) Natasha Reagan (c) and Suzie Schneider (r) performed a boxing match for the crowd as opening entertainment.

2008 Relay for Life

The Flour Bluff/NAS/Padre Island Relay for Life kick-off was held at the high school cafetorium on February 12. Approximately 200 relayers attended, and 20 teams signed up that night, putting the total so far at 40 teams. The Relay is scheduled for April 18 at Hornet Stadium from 6 p.m. - 6 a.m. The committee is actively recruiting teams, survivors, and sponsors. Relay for Life is sponsored by the American Cancer Society. This is FBISD's third year to host the event. For more information call 694-9034.

Hornet Week-end Activities

Friday 2/15 - JH Valentines Dance Friday 2/15 - JV/V Softball w/Sinton @ FB Friday 2/15- JV Maroon Soccer @ GP Friday 2/15 - JV Girls Soccer @ GP Friday 2/15 - Varsity Tennis - Whataburger Tournament Friday 2/15 - JV/F Baseball @ Miller Saturday 2/16 - UIL Academic Practice Meet @ TM Saturday 2/16 - HS Favorite's Dance Saturday 2/16 - Regional/Area Visual Art Scholastic @ Ray Saturday 2/16 - Varsity Baseball @ FB