Secondary moves to former PJC building

Students in grades seven through 12 moved to Epsilon, formerly the Paris Junior College Greenville Center. Phoenix purchased the building from PJC this summer after the college made plans to move to a new location. Epsilon will be equipped with wireless internet access,
a cafeteria and art studio.

Phoenix receives TEA grant for outstanding teachers

The Texas Education Agency has awarded $26,511 to Phoenix Charter School for the District Awards for Teacher Excellence (DATE), a program that gives teachers financial rewards for improving student academic achievement. The program was developed in January by Phoenix Charter School teachers, with input from administrators, the Executive Director and Compliance Coordinator.

Sixty percent of the grant goes to teachers in TAKS-tested subjects who have improved their students' scores and academic growth. The remaining 40 percent of the grant will go to teachers in such subjects as art, Spanish, music, drama, health and character who can demonstrate improvements in student achievement.

2008-2009 Athletics schedules

FOOTBALL
DATE OPPONENT TIME
8.22 @ Lewisville Christian 6 pm
8.29 @ Dallas Lakehill 7 pm
9.5 Winston School TBA
9.12 Fannindel High School 7:30 pm
9.19 Tyler Street 7:30 pm
9.26 Grand Prairie Advantage Acad. TBA
10.3 Open TBA
10.11 @ Irving Universal 2 pm
10.17 @ Forestburg TBA
10.24 Waxahachie Eagle Advantage TBA
10.31 @ St. Jo High School TBA
11.7 Rowlett Eagle Advantage TBA
VOLLEYBALL
DATE OPPONENT TIME
8.29 A+ Academy 4:30 pm
9.2 Poetry Christian 5 pm
9.8 Poetry Christian 5 pm
9.9 A+ Academy 4:30 pm
9.16 Yantis 5 pm
9.20 Cumby 1 pm
9.23 Cumby 5 pm
9.27 Fruitvale 10 am
9.30 Boles TBA
10.3 North Hopkins 5 pm
10.7 North Hopkins 5 pm
10.11 Boles TBA
10.14 Miller Grove 5 pm
10.17 Yantis 5 pm
10.25 Fruitvale 10 am
10.28 Miller Grove 5 pm
VARSITY BASKETBALL
DATE OPPONENT B/G TIME
11.21 @ John Paul II Girls TBA
11.28 @ Dallas Gateway B/G TBA
12.4 Gateway Tournament   TBA
12.9 @ Yavneh B/G 6 pm
12.12 @ +A Academy B/G 6 pm
12.19 @ Quinlan Boles Boys 4:30 pm
12.20 @ Campbell Boys TBA
12.29 Boles Tournament Boys TBA
1.13 Savoy B/G 6 pm
1.19 @ Yavneh B/G 6 pm
1.23 @ Sulphur Springs B/G 6 pm
1.27 Miller Grove B/G 6 pm
1.30 @ Saltillo B/G 6 pm
2.3 Sulphur Springs B/G 6 pm
2.6 @ Miller Grove B/G 6 pm
2.10 Saltillo B/G 6 pm
JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL
DATE OPPONENT TIME
11.10 Texoma Christian Acad. TBA
11.17 Fruitvale TBA
12.1 Campbell TBA
12.8 Cumby TBA
12.15 Greenville Christian TBA
12.22 Boles TBA
1.5 Fruitvale TBA
1.12 Campbell TBA
1.19 Cumby TBA
1.26 Greenville Christian TBA
2.2 Boles TBA
2.9 TBA TBA

DATES TO REMEMBER

  • Oct. 21-24 - TAKS Exit (retest)
  • Oct. 20-24 - Drug Free Greenville Week
  • Oct. 24 - Grandparent’s Day Pre-K - 2nd
  • Nov. 1 - Fall/Music Festival
  • Nov. 6 - Cici’s Night
  • Nov. 14 - End of six weeks
  • Nov. 24 - Teacher Inservice
  • Nov. 24-28 - Thanksgiving
  • Dec. 4 - Cici’s Night
  • Dec. 5 - Christmas Parade
  • Dec. 12 - Christmas Production

NOTES

Red Ribbon Dress Up Days

Only PreK-6th grades will be participating:

21 - Pajama Day “Put Drugs to Sleep”
22 - Crazy Hair Day “Drugs Make You Crazy”
23 - Mismatched Shoe Day
“Drugs and Me Are Not a Match”
24 - Red Shirt Day
(Please wear red polo shirt or Phoenix t-shirt)

Fall Festival

Our Annual Fall Festival is approaching! There will be fun and food for all ages. Please contact Atlin Otis at aotis@phoenixschool.net to see how you can be involved.

Veterans' Day Presentation

The second grade classes will present a Veterans’ Day program on Nov. 11 in the Alpha Cafeteria, 2:30 - 3:10 p.m. First grade classes have been invited along with the second grade parents. Persons from the local veterans’ organizations and other military force personnel have been invited to come.

Christmas Preview

CHRISTMAS PARADE SCHEDULED DEC. 5
If you would like to help with the Phoenix float, please contact Atlin Otis at aotis@phoenixschool.net. Select students from Mrs. Burns Performing Arts Class will attend the Greenville Christmas “Pre-Service” Parade. Students must be at the Greenville court House Square (Lee Street Side) at 6:15p.m.

SASHA GOT SUCKED UP THE CHIMNEY
On December 12th All Phoenix students Pre-K through 6th grades will be participating in the Christmas Production “When Sasha Got Sucked Up the Chimney”. Any questions can be addressed to Mrs. Burns at rburns@phoenixschool.net or by calling (903) 454-7153, ext. 2305.

HELP PROJECT FIREBIRD (ANGEL TREE)
Contact kwilliams@phoenixschool.net for information on how you can help bless families in our community.

In the Halls

CICI'S PIZZA NIGHT
Way to go Phoenix School! Last Cici’s Night we raised $98.47! CiCici’s Pizza Night for Phoenix charter School families is the first Thursday of every month from 5-8 PM. Ten percent of your family’s meal ticket is donated by Cici's back to our school. The proceeds go to Student Activities and Snacks for TAKS. (Please remember this is a family mealtime event therefore school staff will not be available to supervise children unaccompanied by adults.)

ATTENTION PARENTS
Please stand away from both the inner and outer doors of all buildings at dismissal. Our staff wants to get all students out the doors in a safe manner.
If you wish to visit, please do so outside the building so the halls are free for children to exit.
Please stand away from the doors on the sidewalks so that children may exit safely.

Also Restroom Etiquette is becoming a problem with our students school wide. We are spending valuable time and money on repairs.
Please discuss proper restroom etiquette with your child. Thank you for your cooperation!

POPCORN FOR SALE
The juniors are selling flavored popcorn during pick up time at Epsilon. Flavors include caramel, vanilla, cheese, and chocolate. $3 for popcorn and a soda.

WANT TO GET AWAY?
Students should contact Mrs. Bleta at lbleta@phoenixschool.net if they are interested in our spring trip to Greece and Paris.

ELEMENTARY ART LESSONS
Tuesdays, 3:45-5 p.m.
Fee: $50 per month ($10 supply fee)
Limited enrollment
Contact: Marcia Fox, 903-454-0432

SCHOOL BOARD NEEDS YOU
Contact the Epsilon office at 903 454-7153 for additional information about the Board.
 

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