On any given night during the month of December, you're sure to find a fabulous holiday program to put you in the holiday spirit. From kindergarten to high school, our students are singing, dancing, and performing in Hornet style. Thank you, teachers and parents, for all your hard work in preparing these students for these great performances.

The Early Childhood Center Holiday Program

Top l-r: Mrs. Palmer's and Ms. Tijerina's kindergarten class sing "Texas Christmas" and Mrs. Elliott's and Mrs. Bujnoch's kindergarten class sing "Jingle Bells." Bottom l-r: Mrs. Guillot's and Mrs. Martinez's kindergarten class sing "Up On the House Top" and Mrs. Floyd's and Mrs. Flores' kindergarten class sing "Santa Claus is coming to Town."

Congratulations to the following students and teachers for their recent accomplishments in various competitions.

National Scholastic Chess Tournament: Alex Wallett (tied for 8th) and Ammarie Wallet (tied for 24th) in the first grade section with 92 competitors. Andrew Perez (135th) and Natanee Wallet (tied for 94th) in the fourth grade section with 169 competitors. This tournament was held in Houston over a three day period.

FBHS Robotics: The State competition was held in Lubbock, Texas on December 1. The team took 2nd place team in website design, 2nd place team table display and 20th in tournament. Congratulations FBHS, Robotics team on a great job!

At the December 7, 2007, school board meeting, Dr. Julie Carbajal gave recognition to several groups. Campus principals Bryan Krnavek (ECC), Cheryl Cannon (Primary), Linda Barganski (Elementary) and Sal Alvarado (Intermediate) were recognized for receiving the rating of Recognized campus for 2006-2007 from the Texas Education Agency. The ECC received a check for $2,500, while the other campuses received checks for $5,000 as campus awards for this accomplishment.

Gold Performance Acknowledgments were earned by these campuses: Intermediate - Commended Reading; Commended Math; Comparable Improvement in Reading; and Comparable Improvement in Math.
Junior High - Commended Reading and Commended Writing.
High School - Commended Social Studies; Comparable Improvement in Reading; Texas State Initiative in English Language Arts; and Texas State Initiative in Math.

Also receiving recognition were Coach Darrell Andrus, his coaching staff, and the 2007 Bi-District, Area Finalist Hornet Football team for their great efforts in the 2007 season. GO HORNETS!

FBHS students attended a UIL practice meet at Incarnate Word Academy on December 8 and won Sweepstakes and team honors in Number Sense, Calculator, Science, Mathematics and Computer Science. Individual results were as follows:

Andrew Acker - 1st place Number Sense, Mathematics, Calculator and Science; Jake Alexander - 3rd place Number Sense and Science; Matt Carter - 2nd place Computer Science and 4th place Calculator; Ian Lawson - 4th place Science and Computer Science; Anthony Pabillano - 1st place Number Sense, Mathematics, Calculator and Science; Daniel Proske - 2nd place Calculator and 4th place Mathematics and Number Sense; Dylan Keyes - 1st place Science and Calculator and 2nd place Number Sense and Mathematics; Austin Smith - 1st place Mathematics and Number Sense, 2nd place Calculator, and 3rd place Science; Ellie Gillum - 3rd place Number Sense and 4th place Calculator; Brandon Earwood - 3rd place Calculator and 4th Science; Emi Kyle - 4th place Number Sense and 5th place Calculator; Cameron McIntyre - 1st place Mathematics and 2nd place Spelling; Colin Sanders - 1st place Computer; Robert Reese - 3rd place Computer Science; Horacio Hernandez - 3rd place Spelling; Chelsea Brown - 1st place Social Studies; Jacob Huber - 2nd place Social Studies; and Kyle Huskin - 1st place Current Issues and Events.

Flour Bluff I.S.D. has adopted Bravo Company stationed in Baghdad and will start "Operation Bravo Company Hornets" in January by sending care packages and cards to this group of 106 soldiers. The FBISD Administrative Team has kick-started the effort by gathering supplies for the first care packages to be sent in December. Staff and students will have an opportunity to participate in this district effort when we return from the holidays.

The Flour Bluff Business Association has graciously donated $250 to pay the postage for the first round of packages. More information about "Operation Bravo Company Hornets" will be posted on the district website after we return from the winter break.

Friday 12/14 - HS Boys Basketball @ Ray
Friday 12/14 - HS Girls Basketball @ FB w/GP
Friday 12/14 - Sound of Music @ Auditorium 7 pm
Friday 12/14 - UIL Academic Meet @ Holmes HS, San Antonio
Friday 12/14 - Speech/Debate Meet @ King High School
Saturday 12/15 - Sound of Music @ Auditorium 7 pm
Saturday 12/15 - UIL Academic Meet @ Holmes HS
Saturday 12/15 - Speech/Debate Meet @ King High School
Sunday 12/16 - Sound of Music @ Auditorium 3 pm