Wed Jun 3, 2009

Vol 1 - Issue 53
In This Issue
Have a Safe and Happy Summer!
If you have Breaking News, Comments, Ideas or Suggestions, simply reply to this newsletter and your e-mail will reach our newsroom!

Each week our newsletter will feature news and reports from the Elementary, Intermediate, Jr High and High School campuses.

In addition, you will receive information from the world of Red Oak ISD sports in the "Athletic Zone". Scores, Schedules, Rosters, Sports Action Photos, Videos and much more!

Also, monthly updates on all the Hawk Eye News Zones including the Red Oak ISD Bond Progress Zone, Classic Hawk Eye News, Crime Education Zone and the Hawk Eye News Tour Zone!

You can find all your favorite news stories, academic and student life reports in our Hawk Eye News Vaults!!
Graduation Class of 2009 DVD Order Form!
2009 Graduation DVD - Order Today!
Order your DVD Copy of the Class of 2009 Graduation Ceremony of Red Oak High School. Graduation Day: Sunday, June 7 @ 2:00 p.m. the Dallas Convention Center

View and print the DVD Order Form!
40 Years of Special Olympics - Photos!
Photo by ROISD Community Relations
Summer Games Competition for Special Olympics Texas, was held this past weekend. This was a momentous occasion as this year is the 40th Anniversary of Special Olympics. Red Oak ISD was well represented at this competition.

The Red Oak athletes competed in Track and Field Events with over 1000 competitors from throughout the State. Summer Games drew nearly 3000 athletes competing in cycling basketball, soccer, track and field and equestrian. These athletes have practiced and competed at local meets since March.

Special Olympics is open to athletes with developmental disabilities from age 8-99. Red Oak has a team of Athletes who represent their community and themselves with grace and character. The Red Oak Team includes athletes in elementary, junior high, high school and even alumni. Each of our athletes brings unique talents and skills to every competition. This group of athletes competed for two days and brought home 8 medals and 4 ribbons between them.

They competed in Softball and Turbo Jav throwing, 50 Meter and 100 Meter dashes. High School athlete, Elizabeth Coronado brought home a 4th place ribbon in the50 meter dash and 6th place in the softball throw. Junior High athlete, Trey Galloway won 8th place in softball throw and the Gold medal for 50 meter dash. Catherine Lopez another Junior High athlete won Bronze medals for both the softball throw and the 50 meter dash.

Junior High athlete Jason Stanley won 4th place in the 50 meter dash and a Silver medal in the softball throw. Alumni athlete Stephanie Pate won Bronze medals in the 50 meter dash and the Turbo Jav throw. Stephanie was joined by fellow alumni athlete, Jeanna Spigener who won a Silver medal in the Turbo Jav throw and a Gold medal in the 100 meter dash. These athletes carried the We Are Red Oak banner and they certainly are!
Project Success Hawk Award - Photos!
Photo by ROISD Community Relations
Today we were able to present our first ever Project Success Drug Education/Red Oak ISD PD “K-9 Hawk Character Counts” award at ROJH. Red Oak Jr. High Winner: This year Project Success Drug Education and Principal Kathy Teer is proud to announce SEAN STANTON as the winner of the K-9 Hawk Character Counts Award 2009.

Congratulations SEAN for making Red Oak ISD a better place for all of us. I am proud for him. I had never met him before last year and have never worked with him as a student other than during lunch time and in the hallways when he needed somebody to talk to. What an awesome recognition.

It brought tears to my eyes when I heard his name. Mrs. Ewers looked at me and said, “Isn’t that your little friend that always talks to you?” This young man is very capable of a lot of things if people would just get to know him. He has a good heart and cares. Special thanks to Mrs. Donna Knight for the idea, hard work on getting the trophies and taking these great photos!
Season Finale of Hawk Eye News - Video!
Chris McClure & Lexi Belote
Welcome to our final edition of Hawk Eye News for the Class of 2009. The school year is winding to close, and though many of us are ready to check out for the summer, there’s still lots going on around the community.
Hawk Eye News Studio Farewell - Video
This episode of Hawk Eye News marks the end of an era for everyone on the show. As our district grows and so does Hawk Eye News we are leaving our current studio location behind and relocate to the current high school until our new state the art studio is complete on the NEW High School Campus scheduled to open 2010.

The current studio we have called home for the last 8 years was a gift from the school district back in 2002. We will all miss this studio where so many broadcast and great moments were captured. Watch some of the funniest moments!
Hawk Eye News Bloopers Part II - Video!
It’s rare that we make mistakes but of course our awesome producer Allen J. Oliver shows the “not so polished” side of our news team with part two of our bloopers, blunders and outtakes.
ROHS Student Council 2009-2010
The Red Oak High School Student Council passed their new Constitution and elected the following officers for next school year!

2009-2010 Student Council Officers:

President
Marisa Sibley

Vice-President
Allan Holder

Secretary
Lexi Belote

Treasurers
Malloy Butler
Caleb Cox

Please congratulate these students when you see them. They will be the officers of the governing body of the students of Red Oak High School.
Renaissance Website New LOOK!!
www.renaissance.isgreat.org
After concluding the "Who I Am Makes A Difference" campaign, the ROHS Renaissance and Ryan Garr of the ROHS Student Web Design Team designed a new look of the Renaissance website. After concluding the WIAMAD campaign, they wanted to re-design the site to focus on Renaissance as a whole instead of only one project.

The new website design was officially switched over on May 30th. Check out the new look by going to www.renaissance.isgreat.org. The new Renaissance Website is up and running and it looks great! Ryan Garr, a junior here at the high school spent the last couple of months creating this site.

He spent countless hours working on it here at school as well as at home, and met with Mrs. Guerrero and Mrs. Fagan multiple times to make sure his clients were happy. I’m very proud of him and also thrilled he’s only a Junior and will be around next year to keep making great sites for Red Oak!
Mighty Hawk Band TX State Solo & Ensemble
Gold Medalists (Solos)
Danielle Butts (senior) – clarinet solo
Sarah Magier (sophomore) – tenor saxophone solo

Gold Medalists (ensemble)
Brass quintet consisting of the following students:
Caleb Cox (junior) – trumpet
Greg Leutwyler (junior) – trumpet
Jenny Partain (freshman) – horn
Dylan Toombs (junior) – euphonium
Marcus Overton (junior) – euphonium

Silver Medalists (solos)
Katie Magier (senior) – flute solo
Dylan Toombs (junior) – euphonium solo

The choir also had a Silver Medalist for a solo: Randy Ijeh (Senior) Bass
Congratulations to these outstanding musicians from Red Oak!!
Maroon Karizma Blood Drive Successful!
Way to Go! The Maroon Karizma Blood Drive was a huge success with us attaining 118% of our goal!!!

Yeah! Thank you to everyone who tried to give and those who were able to give! We look forward to doing this again next year!
Red Oak Intermediate Field Day Fun - Photos!
Photo by ROISD Community Relations
Assistant Principal Tim Day shows off his moves at the field group dance. ROI sixth graders Ethan Stimac, Collin Kelsey, and Chris Barnes get ready to bounce. Dakota Shelton and Mariah Gary have fun in the gym.

Gerardo Flores waits for his turn. Tanner Little secures the rope. ROI sixth graders Samantha Williams and Mariah Gary are all smiles at ROI Field Day.
Eastridge Super Field Day - Photos!
Photo by ROISD Community Relations
Coach Rob Hampton and Assistant Coach Toni Williams planned a super Field Day last week at ERE. First and second graders held their Field Day on Thursday while third and fourth graders had theirs on Friday.

Both days sported near-perfect weather as the boys and girls enjoyed friendly competitions such as relay races, water sports, and of course, the school favorite: Tug of War. Mrs. Schultz’s first grade girls give a big cheer to be participating in Field Day at ERE.
Wooden Receives Donation - Photo!
Photo by ROISD Community Relations
Students in Mrs. Crisman’s class at Wooden Elementary received a generous donation of 4 adapted tricycles with helmets.

These very special students are now having fun while improving their coordination skills thanks to the organization called National AMBUCS, Inc.

Wooden Elementary has been designated as AmTrykes, therapeutic tricycles, local demonstration and evaluation center for children with disabilities.
Eastridge Canned Food Drive - Photos!
Photo by ROISD Community Relations
Eastridge went all out this week to make a difference in the lives of others as they contributed to a canned food drive sponsored by the Customer Care Committee from ERE. On the final day of the one-week drive, every class had cans in its boxes! Many were filled to overflowing.

The winning class was Mrs. Jackson, followed by Mrs. Pevehouse and then Mrs. Ringhauser. Each of these classes gave more than three full boxes of canned goods, convenience foods, cereal, etc. to help out families who come to the North Ellis County Outreach Center for a little help to put food on the table.
Eastridge Lights! Camera! Action - Photos!
Photo by ROISD Community Relations
Mrs. Cook’s first grade class at Eastridge Elementary recently presented a play called The Little Orange Clownfish for selected guests at ERE.

This project incorporated a multitude of skills from the genre of writing plays to characters, setting and scenery. The class worked together to create the script, which was an adaptation of The Little Red Hen, a story in the first grade basal reader.

The class transferred its comprehension of the story theme to that of ocean animals, which is what they were studying in science. Art was added as each child created a sea creature mask to wear during the play. Rehearsal of the script taught not only editing, but fluency as well.

Finally, behavior skills and teamwork were added character traits as these first graders prepared for receiving an audience for their presentation.
Snakes Visit Eastridge - Photos!
Photo by ROISD Community Relations
Mark and Kathy Higginbotham came to Eastridge last week with a couple of very special guests. Only these visitors couldn’t wear visitor’s badges into the building as required. The visitors were their son Marshall’s Ball Python snakes.

The girl snake, named Sapphire, is one year old. Marshall has had her since last July. Ironhide is the name of the boy snake, which Marshall has had for 10 months. He became Marshall’s pet last September. The pet snakes were seen by approximately 160 students in 5 classrooms.

Mark’s dad discusses snakes as son Marshall, a 4th grade student at ERE, assists Marshall demonstrates how to handle the snakes: very carefully! Kindergarten students watch as snake is shown to them Mark and Kathy Higginbotham teach about snakes to classes at Eastridge.
ROE Visits Dallas Arboretum - Photos!
Photo by ROISD Community Relations
First grade students from Red Oak Elementary, recently spent a fun and educational day at the Dallas Arboretum. The students had hands on experiences looking for hidden sculptures at the garden, using magnifying glasses to search for bugs and different parts of flowers, touring a covered wagon, tee pee, doctors cottage, church, using farm tools the pioneers had used and a garden the doctor grew his medicines in.

Students using magnifying glasses to see the different parts of the flowers. Patti Thompsons first grade class pose for a picture at the Dallas Arboretum. ROE students have fun on a giant frog sculpture. Belinda McGuffin asks the students if they remember learning the armadillo is the official Texas small mammal.

Students have fun trying to farm the way pioneers once farmed. ROE 1st graders go to arboretum-Record. First grade student, Jaci Bray, from Red Oak Elementary, pretends to plow a garden at the Dallas Arboretum.
Poetry-n-Punch Spices Up ROI - Photos!
Photo by ROISD Community Relations
On May 12, Brittany Kutchs 5th grade classroom at Red Oak Intermediate was transformed into a poetry cafe. The classroom lights were set low, with electric candles, lamps, white lights draping from the ceiling and lava lamps all around. Soft music played in the background to set the mood.

Students sat atop stools, and read a poem they wrote and published as well as a poem from a poetry book. They recited and performed 2 poems as a class using small props to add a little psaz! The setting was reminiscent of a 1950s coffeehouse, but without the berets and goatees.

Parents were invited to snack on cookies and punch while sitting at small round bistro tables. After each reading, students and parents snapped their fingers. The Poetry-N-Punch Day ended with a class poem entitled "When I Grow Up..."
Red Oak ISD Bond Progress - Video
Most recently ROISD hosted a top out party at the construction site of our new high school. Plus welcomes back Mr. Russ Schupmann for his last report for the class of 2009.

Hawk Eye News Bond reporter, Hanan Esaili has more in this report!
ROHS Yearbook Honored - Video!
Red Oak High School’s yearbook, The Hawk, has been recognized for excellence and featured in the 2009 Gotcha Covered Look Book.

Published annually by yearbook leader Jostens, the Look Book features yearbook spreads and covers from across the country.
Hawk K-9 Remembered - Video!
Red Oak ISD’s beloved retired K-9 Narcotics Dog “Hawk” recently passed away. He was nearly 14 years old, and was loved by many of our kids and teachers he enjoyed visiting in his earlier years.

Hawk was retired in 2006, after nine years of service to Red Oak ISD, when he helped keep our schools drug free and proud. He was a loyal friend and companion and will be sorely missed.
Foundation Fun Walk / 5K Health Fair - Video!
On May 9, 2009 the ROISD Education Foundation held their Annual Gerry Ann North Fun Walk / 5K and the ROISD Health and Information Fair. The event was held at the Red Oak City Park.

The proceeds from the walk benefit the Red Oak ISD Education Foundation. Special thanks to Hawk Eye News Photojournalist, Ryan Garr for the video coverage.
National Honor Society - Video!
NHS recently announced the officers for the 2009-2010 school year at the annual NHS banquet, which was held on April 30th at the Red Oak Municipal Center.

Next year’s National Honor Society President is Hope Wuerch, Vice President is Hawk Eye News’ own Lexi Belote, secretary is Andrea McQuaid, and the treasurers are Tilly Webb, Izamar Loredo and Kaylee Prasifka.

The Junior Officers will be Kelsey Goodloe and RoseAnn Foster. Congratulations to all the newly elected officers!
ROHS Renaissance Awesome Year - Video!
Each month Hawk Eye News checks in with the Red Oak High School Renaissance Program highlighting their many community activities and events.

This month we take look back at some of the awesome things the program did this year.
Mighty Hawk Band News at the Meyerson!
A BIG congrats to the Red Oak Wind Ensemble for an OUTSTANDING performance held recently at the Meyerson Symphony Center!

Mr. Thomas reported that the lead evaluator at the Meyerson wrote the following on his comment sheet: "The most musical and musically prepared band I have heard over the two days that I have been here."

Also we have the results for the bands performance / competition at the Eisemann Center in Richardson.
Hollywood Prom Night - Video!
Friday, May 8th was a Hollywood night to remember for the junior and senior classes of ROHS.
The prom was held at the Dallas Trade Mart. Students enjoyed food, fun and dancing. Bloomfield Photography was in hand to capture those memorable photos and juniors and seniors dance the night away in one of the last gatherings before graduation.

Special thanks to "The Goose" for video coverage of the event!
CATE Showcase of Courses!
Thi will be our final look at the CATE Showcase of Courses for this school year.

This month we take a look at three more outstanding CATE programs including Health Science, Engineering Graphics and Beginning Accounting.

We must warn you that the Health Science video content is graphic and viewer discretion is advised.
CATE – Health Science - Video!
The first course we feature this month is Health Science. Because of our aging society, health science is an ever expanding and lucrative career choice.

Human anatomy and physiology focuses on the practical application of anatomical knowledge through lab and detailed dissections.

Medical Microbiology teaches students sterile technique and how to complete carious lab procedures correctly, learn more in this report!
CATE – Engineering Graphics - Video!
The Engineering Graphics course is broken up into modules which are: CAD drawing, Multiview Projection, Sections, Dimensions, Safety, Problem Solving, Material Properties, Processes, and Production.

Emphasis is placed on production drawings and graphics related to machine design, welding fabrication, electronic components, piling, technical illustration, gears and cams, intersection development, jigs and fixtures.

This class is for 10-12 grade students and focuses on the design, planning &technical communications associated with manufacturing systems. This is a hands on activity-based course. Learn more in this report!
CATE – Beginning Accounting - Video!
In accounting, students will learn to use journals, ledgers, financial statements, payroll registers, and checkbooks. Students will study the accounting cycle for a sole proprietorship, partnership, and corporation; real life situations.

Students will gain basic knowledge of accounting helpful for a career, business ownership, and/or personal financial management. Students who are planning to continue on to college and have an interest in pursuing a business degree will find that this course gives them an advantage in their future education in accounting and business.

Accounting is offered to the 11th and 12th grades only. Students can also earn FREE dual credit through Navarro College for this class.
Elementary & Intermediate Reports - Video!
For the final time this year we are honored to show off our great elementary and intermediate students and staff in this segment we call the Elementary-Intermediate Report.

This year we have had so much great news sent to us by staff members from each of the elementary schools, and along with all the great news sent to us from Mrs. Debbie Temple.

See this month’s Elementary & Intermediate Reports!
Hawk Eye News Sports Update - Video!
It time to check in with Hawk Eye News Sports Anchor, Ryan Garr for the latest on the Hawks & Lady Hawks.

Ryan is back in the sports center here at the Hawk Eye News Studio with his sidekick Chris “The Goose” Futrell.

We take a look at both the Hawks and Lady Hawks Baseball and Softball season wrap up. Plus Tennis and Track & Field News!
What’s Up at the W.C.? - Video!
It time to check with West Campus reporters Ashlyn Jones and Wade Regas for updates on freshman and JV sports. Learn more in this report!
Crime Report: Heat Stroke - Video!
With the school year drawing to a close, many of us are thinking about all the coming lazy days in the sun. Too much time out in the sun can be harmful when the proper precautions are not taken.

Hawk Eye News Crime Anchor RoseAnn Foster is back by with tips on how to stay healthy and safe during the summer.
Have a Safe and Happy Summer!
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Past Issue Newsletters
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Booster Club Information & Membership Form!
We want to emphasize “All Sports”. That is what we represent. We are a volunteer based group made up of parents with the common goal of enhancing the Athletic Department and their needs. We want to thank you, and we wish you the best of times! Please visit the Booster Club page for more information and a Membership Form!
Mock Disaster Zone
In this section you will find news and information regarding the safety and security of Red Oak ISD schools. Also, learn how teachers and students are helping keep our schools the safest in Texas! See news reports and stories on Red Oak ISD Mock Disaster Drills. Meet the Red Oak ISD Police Department and gain contacting information. We have also included some helpful law enforcement website links.
Athletic Zone Information and Updates!
• Watch Sports Action Slideshows
• View Updated Schedules
• View Area Standings
• State Competition Info.
• Weekly Scoreboard Updates
• Game Information
• Rosters & Teams Photos

Special Thanks to Bloomfield Photography for thier contribution to the Athletic Zone!
Classic Hawk Eye News Zone!
In the Classic Hawk Eye News section of our website there are 18 different categories filled with video clips and news reports from Hawk Eye News Seasons 2002-2009. See past reports on the Lady Hawk Volleyball team winning the State Championship in 2003 or the Varsity Hawk Soccer Team winning their state championship. See classic reports on historical events and replay “Where are they now?” stories. Honor the men and women who we deeply love and miss in the “In Memory” category. Watch all the past editions of the popular “District in 60 Seconds” segment. Visit the Ring of Honor and see who’s who of Red Oak High School. See all the bloopers from past seasons of Hawk Eye News teams and much more. New to the "Classic" section is the Business of the Month category. Please visit this section...
Hawk Eye News Crime Education Zone
The Hawk Eye News “Crime Education Zone” informs students of the dangers of drugs and alcohol through our “Crime Report” segment. Hawk Eye News has had many crime reports over the years, and we have creating this section of our website to bring those reports all together. After watching any of these reports viewers can give us their verdict and comments. Once a comment and a verdict has been submitted the reports will be categorized two ways – “Popular Stories & Top Rated Stories”. There are 8 different categories of subjects to choose from filled with informative news students can use! Please visit this section...
Hawk Eye News VAULTS
Inside the vaults you will find news and information that parents, teachers and students can use. Press releases and other media will also be posted in the vaults as well as on the Hawk Eye News Network Ticker. Information in this section is broken into categories and organized by month...each posting will be sealed in the Hawk Eye News vaults. Also find helpful links, zones and media sources. There is also a search feature for faster access to archived information. You can also post your comments. Please visit this section...
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Thanks for watching and make it a great day!
Hawk Eye News Team