Category Archives: Smithfield Middle School

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Middle School Singers Dominate Region Auditions

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Congratulations to BISD seventh- and eighth-grade singers who recently competed at the Region 5 Middle School (MS) Choir auditions. With 29 schools from four different school districts participating, BISD schools dominated the competition by filling almost 50 percent of the coveted region choir chairs. These singers will perform at Martin High School in Arlington at 5 p.m. Nov. 14.  Thanks to the outstanding middle school choir directors and private lesson teachers that helped guide these talented singers.

Region 5 Middle School Concert Tenor Bass Choir

  • North Oaks MS:  Gabe Murphy
  • North Richland MS:  Deondre Fowler, Jarred Gracy, Brandon Johnson, Kingston Leota, Colt Lewellen, Jarod Miller, Alex Owens, Mikel Serpe and Chester Vitug
  • North Ridge MS:  Aaron Jett, Gilbert Morales and Preston Robertson
  • Richland MS: Trevor Mote
  • Smithfield MS:  Michael Aguilera, Joshua Arendse, Nathaniel Blair, Parker Chapman, Keeton Charbonneau, Grayson Cram, Elijah Eastep, Jack Hembree, Cade Jankowski, Joshua Joe, Christian Jordan, Stephen Keil, Logan Lacey, Evan Pallanes, Ethan Robinson, Josue Sanchez, Will Thorne and Giovanni Valforte
  • Watauga MS:  Christian Alcala, Mason Buck, Bobby Kilcrease, James Lyne, Destyn Medina, Noah Strickland, Joshua Vidal and Andru Wilson

Region 5 Middle School Concert Treble Choir

  • North Richland MS:  Maddi Bazuldua, Annalise Esposito, Madeline Harris, Hailey Joseph, Savannah McDonald, Yamileth Mena-Rios, Samantha Orman and Annie Zamora
  • North Ridge MS:  Jaclyn Denson, Maddilin Howell and Sophia Miller
  • Richland MS:  Jocelyn Renteria
  • Smithfield MS:  Abbie Aswad, Ellen Ayers, Rainey Bailey, Amanda Blackburn, Lauren Cram, Emma Dixon, Janelle Henley, Claire Hollingsworth, Katie Loe, Lilly Melson, Bella Patricio, Alyssa Perrin, Lexi Rios, Christi Risenhoover, Lily Tolleson and Sarah Watkins
  • Watauga MS:  Alaynna Barkley, Abigayle Cox, Cristina Del Cristo, Emelina Diaz, Tran Le, Anastasia Lee and Kayla Meyers

Region 5 Middle School Honor Treble Choir

  • Haltom MS:  Catherine Wilson
  • North Oaks MS:  Missy Hawes, Mandi Inthalangsy and AnnaBelle OtwellNorth
  • Richland MS:  Adle Andrade and Simara Peyton
  • North Ridge MS:  Alexis Martinez and Audrey Smith
  • Smithfield MS:  Ellissa Abdo, Arianna Carrasco, Sophie Connolly, Madison Falzett, Abby Fambrough, Maddy Hodges, Jessica Horn, McKenzie Hurst, Mackenzie Patterson, Daisy Robeson, Audrey Roof, Maddie Russell, Mattie Vaughan and Kaitlin Weast
  • Watauga MS:  Renathe Apomolia, Avery Collins, Kaelina Dunn, Aisha Hassan, Bianca Molina, Carolina Portillo and Isabella Suazo
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Middle School Band Members Excel at District Audition

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More than 400 seventh- and eighth-grade members of BISD’s middle school band programs recently competed in the All-Birdville Middle School Honor Band auditions. Congratulations to the 118 students that were selected as members of this highly competitive organization.

Haltom Middle: Jesus Azua, Cynthia Beattie, Mateo Deleon, Ricardo Garcia, Jocelyn Gonzalez, Obed Gonzalez Hurtado, Joseph Nguyen, Julia Nguyen, John Pham, Perla Picon Sanchez, Ashley Razo, Alfredo Reina Corona, Thomas Sacks, Anthony Sacks, Madison Silavongsa, Leonardo Velasquez, Travis Visounnaraj;  Alternates:  Manuel Govea, Tristyn Martin and Gabriela Salas

North Oaks Middle:  Ayana Anaya, Samantha Cator, Alexis Halik, Kevin Le, Abel Ledesma, Hayden Merriman, Hania Mirza, Anthony Nguyen, Chloe Jean Rey, Ashlynn Rios, Hannah Faith Rodriguez, Sydney Seig, Austin Sundara, Steven Vo, Brandon Vu, Mason Waters;  Alternates: Hunter Bowden, Alexandra Brown, Brian Doan, Alyson Grow, Briana Hacksisombath and Jaden Muller
 
North Richland Middle: Michael Britt, Jr., Tai Ha, Zoe Harris, Emma Harris, Madeline Harris, Isaiah Knight, Morgan Layfield, Aidan Mata, Elizabeth Mey, Natalie Morter, Steven Nguyen, Julianna Thompson, Joshua Walz, Mariam Zenhom;  Alternates: Gianni Dugulescu, Brianna Fagan and Nikolas Garcia
 
North Ridge Middle:  David Beavers, Cole Benson, Cole Brown, Emma Carrasco, Cameron Fielding, Jimena Garcia, Ali Gleaves, Josue Martinez, Robert Taylor;  Alternates: Haley Compton and Aaron Gieder

Richland Middle:  Isaiah Aponte, Harley Bolles, Ana Carranza, Javier Cruz, Matthew Fritts, Jacob Fritts, Michelle Galan, Zach Hocker, Lila King, Diego Lozano, Laisha Luna, Pedro Medrano, John Omodi, Imanol Ortiz, Gino Pellittieri, Tori Perrin, Jocelyn Renteria, Mason Rushing, Alyse Stiles, Ben Streeter, Davon Taylor, Matthew Tolbert, Catherine Tran, Jasmine Tuetkin and Damon Lewis (Alternate)

Smithfield Middle:  Robbie Baum, Abby Bouchelle, Parker Boyd, Chris Cantrell, Sophie Connolly, Lauren Cram, Matthew Dages, Evan Pallanes, Keegan Pierce, Jonathan Schirmer, Cole Vickers, Parker Visage, Greg Ybarra;  Alternates: Jacob Castaneda, Cody Dupuy, Laura Franco, Luke Sederberg and Cade Vickers

Watauga Middle:  Hannah Albright, Anthony Barrett, Andrea Phillips, Noah Strickland and Angel Robles Flores (Alternate)

(Bold represents first chair)

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Smithfield Middle School: Makerspace Mornings!

by: Rashel Larson

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The Maker Movement has taken Smithfield Middle School by storm! Last week, Librarian Beth Muirheid launched Maker Mornings in the library and the student turnout was incredible. “What do you do in a makerspace? The simple answer is you make things. Things that you are curious about. Things that spring from your imagination. Things that inspire you and things that you admire. The informal, playful atmosphere allows learning to unfold, rather than conform to a rigid agenda. Making, rather than consuming is the focus. It is craft, engineering, technology and wonder-driven.”- Thinkers and Tinkerers

With the help of a Birdville Foundation grant, Beth supplies a variety of activities for students like 3D pens, robotics, 3D architecture, soft crafts, and take-a-parts where students dissect old electronic equipment to see how things work on the inside. Once students agree to and sign a Maker Morning contract, they get to choose a tub that holds an activity they are interested in.Once they check out a tub, it is theirs for one week to explore and create as they see fit. Basic instructions are provided on each tub but the idea right now is to get kids exploring and pique their curiosity. Students are encouraged to collaborate and learn from each other in informal, project-driven, self-directed learning. “The makerspace provides them a place to tinker, try out solutions and hear input from others with similar interests.” – Educause Based on the number of students still attending Maker Mornings, one week after launch, I think this movement is here to stay.

If you’ve never been to a Makerspace, I encourage you to find one at your local library or go online to find a place near you. It’s just as fun for the adults as it is the kids. Let’s just say, I couldn’t keep my hands off one of the take-a-parts this morning!

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Congratulations Fine Arts

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Congratulations to the Richland HS Symphonic Band for being named a “Citation of Excellence Commended Winner 2015” from the Foundation for Music Education. The Citation of Excellence is a competition for Texas high school non-varsity bands in which the top 25% are selected as Commended Winners.  Thank you to director Mike Pickrell for helping lead these students to this outstanding achievement!

 

Birdville HS Wind Ensemble Featured Band at National Festival192x84-BirdvilleHighSchool

Congratulations to the Birdville HS Wind Ensemble for their recent invitation to perform as a Featured Band at the 2016 Music For All National Concert Band Festival. During March 2016, the varsity concert band will travel to Butler University in Indianapolis to perform an hour-long concert before music educators and ensembles from around the United States at this invitation-only festival. Band members will also participate in master classes led by world-renowned instrumentalists from leading symphony orchestras and professional ensembles. Thank you to directors Mike Cheripka, Gary Barnard, and Carol Meadows for helping these students achieve this success!

 

Smithfield MS Tenor-Bass Choir Receives TMEA Performance Invitation192x84-SmithfieldMS

Congratulations to the Smithfield Middle School Tenor-Bass Choir for their recent invitation to perform at the 2016 Texas Music Educators Association Convention. The choir will perform in the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio in February before approximately 1,000 choral directors and music educators at the country’s largest annual music convention. Thank you to directors Jennie Crawford and Debbie Pilgrim for their terrific work with the outstanding singers.
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Richland High Drumline Wins HEB Contest

Congratulations to the Richland HS Drumline on the first-place finish at the 10th Annual HEB ISD Drumline Contest on Saturday, Sept. 12. The RHS Drumline bested 30 other ensembles for the win as well as receiving additional awards of “Best Cymbal Line,” “Best Front Ensemble,” and “Best Tenor Line.” Thanks to Assistant Band Director and Percussion Coordinator Evan Blackard for his leadership and all the members of this outstanding ensemble.

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9/11 Memorial Wall

Smithfield Middle School officially unveiled their 9/11 Memorial Wall Friday, Sept. 11. There is one flag representing each victim of the 9/11 attacks. This is a great way for students and staff to permanently honor those who lost their lives on that day in 2001. Special thanks to Mrs. Fallis for all of her hard work getting this together.

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Smithfield Middle School’s Raider Roundup

SmithfieldMS_Raider2011Smithfield Middle School’s Raider Roundup for incoming sixth-grade students is Friday, Aug. 21 from 8:30 a.m. ‒ noon. Sixth-grade students should be dropped off at the front door of the building and bring a combination lock for their locker. It is a good idea to buy the lock in a pack of two. The second lock, which should be brought on the first day of school for the gym locker, will then have the same combination.