Tiger Weekly
October 17, 2015-UIL Region 21 Marching Contest at SFA 11:30 am
October 19, 2015-4th Grade Field Trip to Sam Houston in Huntsville; Happy
Bear in Elem Computer Lab
October 21, 2015- Cross Country District Meet; PK-1 Fire Safety
October 22, 2015- JH/JV @ Timpson 5:00 pm
October 23, 2015-Tigers vs Timpson 7:30 pm Home(Pink Out Game); Cross
Country Invitational in Zavalla; 6th Grade Field Trip to Angelina College
October 24, 2015-Area Marching Contest at SFA8:15 am
October 26, 2015- Region CC Meet at Sam Houston State
October 27, 2015- Tiger Parent Academy w/Tiger Café Open
October 28, 2015-FFA District Wildlife Competition
October 29, 2015- JH/JV vs Overton Home 5:00 pm
October 30, 2015-Tigers vs Overton There 7:30 pm
October 31, 2015-Cross Country in Humble
November 2, 2015-State Marching Contest at Alamodome in San Antonio
November 3, 2015-FFA District Development Event
November 5, 2015-JH@ Mt. Enterprise 5:00 pm
November 6, 2015- Tigers vs Mt. Enterprise 7:30 Home; End 2nd Grading Period
November 7, 2015-Cross Country State Meet in Round Rock
November 9, 2015-Student Holiday/Teacher In-Service
History Made by Tiger Runners
Tenaha Sweeps Varsity Titles at District
Yesterday in New Summerfield, Coach Lauri Sisk and the Tenaha High School
and Junior High Cross Country teams competed in the District 22-2A District
Meet. The day and the course would be painted maroon as Tenaha won three
out of the four district team titles that were up for grabs. For the first
time ever, Tenaha is home to the Varsity Boys and Girls District Cross
Country Champions. Also, the Tenaha Junior High Boys team ran their way to
the Junior High Championship as well.
Congratulations to Coach Sisk and all the runners who have logged the many
tough and hot miles in the early morning and afternoon. Next up for Tiger
XC is the Regional Meet at Sam Houston State on Saturday, October 31 for a
chance to advance to State!
Tigers Cap Festive Homecoming Day with 47-13 District Win
After slugging through the brutal non-district slate, Coach Craig Horn and
the Tenaha Tigers began the 2nd season by opening up District 11-2A play
against the previously 4-1 Maud Cardinals. After giving up an early score
to the Cardinals, the young Tigers found that “old Tiger swagger” and put
together a barrage of big plays, big hits, and fast play. After taking a
20-6 lead into halftime, Tenaha exploded for two big TD passes in the 3rd
quarter and two additional long runs to cap off a successful district
opening 47-13 win in front of a large, happy, and excited Tenaha Homecoming
crowd. At 1-0, the Tigers are off this week to prepare for Shelby County
rival Timpson. Next Friday’s game at Tiger Stadium will begin at 7:30 PM
and will no doubt have large implications in the District Championship race.
The Best Homecoming Tradition in Texas
Beautiful weather, great floats, big crowds, happy faces, great kids, one
train, and a Tiger win is the best way to describe another great Homecoming
week in Tenaha. This year’s edition certainly did not disappoint. In fact,
the Tenaha Homecoming reputation even lured a writer from the Dallas Morning
News who is writing a book about Texas Football Traditions to include the
Tenaha Homecoming among those he writes about.
Congratulations to Rebekkah Bridges, this year’s Homecoming Queen as well as
Jakedrick Roundtree, this year’s king. Also, thank you to all who
contributed to making the Tenaha Homecoming what it is. A special thanks to
Mrs. Jernigan and the Tiger Booster Club for putting on the Hamburger Lunch.
It was great to see so many happy faces in Tenaha!!
Saturday Marks the Beginning of the State Contest Quest
This Saturday, the Sweepstakes acclaimed Roarin’ Band from Tigerland will
set out to accomplish the unthinkable. That is to attempt to qualify for
the State Marching Contest in just the second year of transitioning from
military to corps style marching. Second year director Brian Sours says
“It’s the toughest Region in the state” remarking about the quality of depth
of the Tigers competition. Top notch bands from Shelbyville, Carlisle,
Beckville, Timpson, and San Augustine will compete among others to make 1st
Division this Saturday at Stephen F. Austin for the right to advance to Area
competition next week (also at SFA). Awaiting the qualifiers from this
Saturday are Clarksville and Union Grove who boasts the top bands from the
Northern part of the Area. It won’t be easy, but Mr. Sours expects the
Tiger band “to give it its best shot.”
Tenaha will perform at 11:30 AM Saturday just ahead of the San Augustine
Band.
Something New!!!!!
On Tuesday, October 27 TISD will be hosting the first ever Tenaha Parent
Academy. All parents, supporters, and interested guests are invited to come
the TISD cafetorium for a 90 minute informational symposium about the inner
workings of Public Education. Also, there will be a Tiger Café with Catfish
baskets available for guests to enjoy. Session topics of interest that
patrons can attend include details about Discipline Management and
Expectations, Graduation requirements, state law, and College preparation,
and Extra-Curriculars 101. Visitors will also receive sample questions from
the State Mandated STAAR and End of Course exams to get a view of what
students are required to learn. And, finally, parents will have the
opportunity to meet face to face with teachers about their student’s needs.
Stay tuned to the Tiger Alert, the Website, and the Tiger Weekly for more
details.
TENAHA ISD CHILD FIND
Tenaha ISD offers comprehensive special education services to eligible
students ages 3 through 21. Children from birth to age 3 with disabilities
will be referred to the appropriate Early Childhood Intervention service.
All referrals are considered confidential, and services are provided at no
cost. The parent or legal guardian retains the right to refuse services and
are provided other procedural safeguards under federal and state law.
Public school services include screening in areas of suspected disabilities,
such as vision, hearing, motor skills, speech, language, and general
development. Evaluations in the school are provided in several areas of
suspected disabilities including learning disabilities, speech and language
development, physical impairments, vision or hearing problems, intellectual
disability, emotional disturbances, autism/pervasive development disorders,
health impairments or traumatic brain injuries.
A free, appropriate, public education with a full continuum of services is
available. If you suspect your child or another child has a disability or
for more information concerning eligibility criteria and referral
procedures, contact Terry Bowlin, Director of Special Services at Tenaha ISD
at (936) 248-5000 ext. 503
Elementary News
Tenaha Elementary had our fifth Elementary Parent Night for Prek 4 Tuesday,
October 13, 2015 at 5:00 pm. We had 12 students represented out of 29 total
students in the Prek 4 Program. Teachers discussed standards based report
cards, portfolios, take home folder procedures, student expectations for the
year and ways that parents can help their children at home. We were very
pleased with the turn out and would like to say thanks to all who were in
attendance!!
Tenaha Elementary had our fourth Elementary Parent Night for Third grade on
Thursday, October 8, 2015 at 5:00 pm. We had 27 students represented out of
46 total students in third grade. Teachers discussed standards based report
cards, portfolios, homework procedures, curriculum expectations for the year
and ways that parents can help their children at home. We were very pleased
with the turn out and would like to say thanks to all who were in
attendance!!