September 15, 2008 – September 26, 2008
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No School on Monday, October 13th!
COME ON WINDTHORST ISD LET'S MAKE A "CHANGE FOR THE BETTER"
“Change for the Better” is a fund raising event for the NorthTexasRehabCenter. Students are encouraged to bring their loose change and donate it in their classroom to help the RehabCenter make a difference in some one's life and help others. The 3rd and 4th grade students also attended a kick off program and learned how to make changes in their daily lifestyle to become a stronger and healthy person thus making a "Change for the Better".
All students are encouraged to bring in their spare change and donate it in their home rooms. starting Monday Oct. 6th until Friday Oct. 17th. On Friday October 17th, the donations will be taken up to Wichita Falls and counted with the other school districts that are participating in the contest. The winning school will get to keep the traveling trophy. Windthorst won the traveling trophy last year and will be working hard to keep the trophy at home.
Windthorst PTG Fall Festival
Saturday, October 18th 7:00pm-10:00pm
New Games---Costume Contest---Raffle
Come support your WindthorstElementary School!!
Mark Your Calendar
WISD Accepting Instrument Donations
The Windthorst ISD will be accepting donations of used instruments to benefit students in band.
Donations of used instruments can be made at the WISD Band Hall. Instruments will be accepted regardless of the condition they are in; repair shops will repair any instruments in need.
The Band Director in conjunction with the individual families will determine the need for donated instruments. All recipients of donated instruments are kept confidential from other students.
In addition to being an opportunity to “spring clean” the house, there is a tax incentive. Those who donated instruments can be given a tax form because all donations are tax deductible.
Those interested in donating an instrument can bring them by the WISD Band Hall during regular school hours, or preferably during Mr. Beeson’s planning periods: 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
For information about donations contact Brian Beeson at 940-423-6690 or .
Non-Discrimination Statement: Windthorst ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission to or employment in its education program or activities. This is in accordance with Federal Law including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture policy. This explains what to do if you believe you have been treated unfairly: To file a complaint of discrimination or to receive a copy of the grievance policy of the district, please contact Windthorst Principal Jean Ashton at P.O. Box 190, Windthorst, TX 76389; or you may call (940) 423-6679 or fax (940) 423-6505. You may also write to the Office for Civil Rights, Dallas Office, U.S. Department of Education, 1999 Bryan Street, Suite 2600, Dallas, TX 75201, Telephone (214) 880-2459, Fax (214) 880-3082, TDD: (214) 880-2456, Email: .
TAX RATIFICATION ELECTION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2008
September 15, 2008 – September 26, 2008
During the legislative session in 2005, the new provisions in law allowed the Maintenance and Operation (M&O) tax rate for Windthorst ISD to decrease from $1.50 to $1.04 per $100 of property value. The district has maintained that rate despite the fact that there was a provision in the law for the district to hold a Tax Ratification Election to increase the M&O tax rate to $1.17.
You will remember in the newspapers this past Fall, that 13 districts in North Texas, i.e., KnoxCity, Crowell, Olney, Burkburnett, etc. accessed this Tax Ratification Election provision of the law and raised their M&O tax rates to $1.17 through voter approval. This fall, many more districts are following suit due to the increased operating costs for electricity, propane, and gasoline as well as the increased costs for food and supplies as a result of increased costs for delivery of goods.
Windthorst ISD has felt this impact as have all districts. Therefore, the district is proposing a Tax Ratification Election for Tuesday, November 4, 2008 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. seeking permission from the voters to raise the M&O rate to $1.17 per $100 of property value. This information is provided to present the facts regarding the impact of voting in this election.
As a quick review regarding school taxes, we want to remind you that there are two forms of taxation. The first is the Maintenance and Operation (M&O) tax which is described in the first paragraph. It is used to pay for the instructional program and most revenue is directed to support teacher salaries, the library, school nurse, school counselor, school materials, school bus operations, building maintenance and custodial services, and extracurricular programs (athletics and academics). Property such as houses, land and vehicles compose the tax base that generates the M&O tax. Your property value is multiplied by the rate set annually by the school board. In the most recent past, the rate has been $1.04 per $100 of property value, but in years past it had been $1.50.
There is also an Interest and Sinking tax (I&S) that you pay. This is for new construction and/or major renovations. You will remember that prior to the building of the new high school, the voters approved an Interest and Sinking (I&S) tax rate for Windthorst ISD of $0.29 per $100 of property value. However, by the time the building was being constructed the taxable values in the district had increased. This allowed the district to reduce the I&S tax rate to $0.24. Once completed, the district was granted the Existing Debt Allotment (EDA) funds which allowed the district to further reduce the I&S tax. Last year, the I&S tax rate was set at eleven cents ($0.11). This reflects a tremendous drop from the original amount of $0.29 approved by the voters.
In the past, many of you wanted the district to eliminate vehicles from the tax base for both I&S and M&O taxes. The Board did approve to rescind the vehicle taxes effective this year at the August 11, 2008 board meeting. However, to maintain financial stability the district feels the need to raise the M&O tax rate to $1.17. The district believes that by increasing the M&O tax rate to $1.17 through the voters’ approval of the Tax Ratification Election, it can safely eliminate the tax on the vehicles while at the same time reducing the taxes individual tax payers would pay. The reason this would be possible is because if the district increases the M&O rate from $1.04 to $1.17, the State’s share of revenue would also increase; thereby, making it possible for the district to continue eliminating the tax on vehicles. The district is also proposing the current I&S tax rate of $0.11 per $100 of property value be lowered to $0.10 per $100 of property value which would be a further cost savings to all taxpayers.
We have provided examples of how your taxes would be if you paid what you paid this past year with vehicle taxes, and we have also provided an example of how your taxes will be if this tax ratification is approved and you do not have vehicle taxes to pay.
2007-08 – What you paid this past year
Home (M & O Tax)$ 76,500* x $ 0.0104**=$ 795.60
Home (I & S Tax)$ 76,500* x $ 0.0011**=$ 84.15
Vehicle (M & O Tax)$ 19,320* x $ 0.0104 =$ 200.93
Vehicle (I & S Tax)$ 19,320* x $ 0.0011 =$ 21.25
Total School Tax$ 1,101.93
*Average cost of home in Windthorst ISD area: $ 76,500. Average cost of vehicle in Windthorst ISD area: $19,320.
Data provided by Archer County Appraisal District based on Comptroller Reports.
**Note: Tax rate for $1.04 per $100 of property value = $0.0104; tax rate for $0.11 per $100 of property value = $0.0011.
2008-09 – If majority votes “YES” at the Tax Ratification Election on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008
Home (M & O Tax)$ 76,500* x $ 0.0117**=$ 895.05
Home (I & S Tax)$ 76,500* x $ 0.0010**=$ 76.50
Total School Tax$ 971.55
*Average cost of home in Windthorst ISD area: $ 76,500. Average cost of vehicle in Windthorst ISD area: $19,320.
Data provided by Archer County Appraisal District based on Comptroller Reports.
**Note: Tax rate for $1.17 per $100 of property value = $0.0117; tax rate for $0.10 per $100 of property value = $0.0010.
We hope you will vote in the coming Tax Ratification Election on Tuesday, November 4, 2008 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the KC Hall in Scotland or KC Hall in Windthorst and at Ralph and Clara Veitenheimer’s residence located at 2100 Veitenheimer Rd, Windthorst, TX .
FFA NEWS
- The Ag Dept will start to have an “Open Welding Evening” every 1st, 3rd ,4th and 5thWednesday of the month (with the exception of holidays) beginning October 1, 2008 @ 6:00 p.m. (2nd Wednesday’s of each month are our monthly FFA meeting days). All age groups are welcome. Parents that would like for their kids to learn how to weld are required to stay with their children during this time.
- If you are interested in showing broilers at the county show, you need to turn in an order to Mr. Vaughn by Sept. 30th. If you are planning on showing any other types of animals for the county show please let Mr. Vaughn no as soon as possible. If you need help with finding your show animals Mr. Vaughn can help you with that as well as long as you contact him at 423-6675. All animals should be purchased by mid October.
Windthorst Trojanettes Volleyball
JV Volleyball News
On Saturday, September 27, the Windthorst JV Trojanettes traveled to ArcherCity and came home with a win by the scores 26-24, 22-25, 25-21. On Tuesday, September 30, the Trojanettes hosted Chillicothe and won by the scores 25-12, 25-10. On Saturday, October 4, the Trojanettes traveled to Petrolia and also came home with the win 25-19, 19-25, 25-8.
The JV record is now 15-4.
JV team members are:
September 15, 2008 – September 26, 2008
Kayla Schreiber, Jordan Glawe, Kelsey Hise, Alex Veitenheimer, Taylor Pennartz, Tova Ariel, Cami Koetter, Bailey Schlumpf, Savannah Syrus, Chelsea Berend, , Brianne King, Sara McCoy, Candi Schenk, Valeria Estrada, and Shelby Keener
September 15, 2008 – September 26, 2008
8th Grade Spartanette Volleyball News
On Monday, September 29, the 8th grade Spartanettes hosted Archer City. The 8th grade team defeated the Lady Cats 23-25, 25-18, 25-14.
On Saturday, October 4, the Spartanettes competed in the Windthorst JH Tournament with the 8th grade Blue team winning 2nd Place. In the first round the Blue team defeated Petrolia 25-9, 26-24. In the Semifinals they defeated Graham 25-20, 25-16. Barwise defeated the Blue team in the Championship match 25-6, 25-10.
In the first round the 8th White team lost to Barwise 6-25, 11-25. In the second round the White team lost to Iowa Park 20-25, 11-25.
8th Grade team members include:
September 15, 2008 – September 26, 2008
Danielle Anderle, Taylor Humpert, DJ Lindeman, Hallin Garcia, Trissa Berend, Gabby Contreras, Haley McCann, Jayme Weatherred, Victoria Anderle, Rachael Keener, Kristi Gresham, Janthal Sanchez, Darby Anderle, Lee Browning, Chelsea Word, Angela Idell, and Estefani Resendiz
September 15, 2008 – September 26, 2008
SPARTANETTE AND TROJANETTE THANK YOUS
The Windthorst Spartanettes and Trojanettes would like to thank the many people who helped out at our tournament to make it such a huge success. A special thank you goes out to Jim Wolf, Justin Wolf and Joe Wolf for cooking the hamburgers for our concession stand.
TROJANETTES BEGIN SECOND ROUND OF DISTRICT WITH A WIN
The Trojanettes traveled to Petrolia on October 4, 2008 defeating the Lady Pirates, 25-19, 25-16, 25-13.
Statistics include:
September 15, 2008 – September 26, 2008
Carmen Stallcup: 11 kills
Peytan Teichman: 9 kills
Christine Schreiber: 7 kills
Tanna Sales: 5 kills
Leslie Schroeder: 5 kills
Marissa Schreiber: 35 set assists
Kinsey Steinberger: 5 digs
Jaci Meurer: 12 digs.
September 15, 2008 – September 26, 2008
Season record: 28-3
The 1998 State Champion Trojanette Volleyball team will be the Honor Team at the 2008 State Volleyball Tournament in San Marcos, Texas on November 20-22. The ceremony will take place between the 1A state match and the 2A state match on Saturday, November 22. Players that were on the ’98 volleyball team are asked to contact Diane Conrady ( ) to receive ticket information and more information on the event.
These players include:
September 15, 2008 – September 26, 2008
Heather Keeton, Sabrina Moer, Cheryl Ostermann, Lanell Schlumpf, Amber Schreiber, Diana Veitenheimer, Penny Veitenheimer, Erin Wolf, Janet Wolf, Jenny Hoff, Kelly Horn, Shelbie Schenk, Summer Berend, Heather Schreiber, Jordanna Syrus, Jana Vieth, Jody Ostermann, Ashlee Wolf, Coach Scotta Schroeder, and Coach Jeanie Stark
September 15, 2008 – September 26, 2008
TrojanettesDefeatIowaPark
On September 16th, the Windthorst 9th grade team played dual matches against IowaPark. In the first match, the Trojanettes defeated the Lady Hawks 23-25, 25-22, and 25-16. In the second match, the Trojanettes also won with scores of 25-14 and 26-24. Their record on the season is 13-2.
Trojanettes compete in Burkburnett tournament.
On Saturday September 13th, the Trojanette 9th grade team participated in the Burkburnett tournament. After winning their first game against Vernon with scores of 25-19 and 25-19, the Trojanettes came up short against IowaPark with scores of 25-15, 21-25, and 17-25. In the final game, the Trojanettes defeated Hirschi with scores of 25-9 and 25-15. Season record: 10-2
Seventh Grade Spartanettes News
On September 22nd, the Spartanettes teams traveled to Notre Dame to face the Lady Knights. In the 7th grade B team game, the Spartanettes lost to Notre Dame with scores of 25-19, 11-25, and 17-25. In the A team game, the Spartanettes were also defeated with score of 17-25, 25-21, 16-25. On September 29th, the Spartanettes faced ArcherCity for the second time this season. In the combined B team game, the Spartanettes defeated the Lady Cats 25-15 and 25-17. In the 7th grade A team game, the Spartanettes were also victorious with scores of 25-21 and 27-25. Their record on the season is 5-4.
Trojan Football
JV TROJANS CAGE CUBS
The Windthorst Junior Varsity Trojans poured on 21 first half points and stifled the Olney offense on their way to a 28-0 trouncing of the Cubs. The win vaults the Trojans to 5-0 at the halfway part of the season and propels the team into district on a high note. Team captain Jayson Pope was quoted at the post game press conference. “Our team is working hard each week to improve and the results are showing.” Pope said. Following an Olney punt on the first drive, Ty Duncan raced 66 yards for the first score. Duncan then engineered a 16 play, 96 yard drive and ran the 41 yards for his second touchdown of the night. Center Lucas Veitenheimer and Tackle Regan Veitenheimer spearheaded the offensive line play that controlled the Olney defense and allowed room to run for the Trojan offensive attack. Sterling Hoff capped of the third drive of the contest when he plunged in from 5 yards out. Hoff’s touchdown followed a 26 yard completion on the bootleg from Colin Schreiber to Dylan Stallcup. Hoff also put points on the board via a defensive score. Early in the fourth quarter, linebacker Abel Vasquez blocked a Cub punt and Hoff picked it out of the air for the final Trojan score. Duncan was perfect on all four extra point attempts. The undefeated Trojans will host the Archer wildcats in the first district contest next Thursday. Game time will follow the junior high contests around 6:30.
JV Trojans Prevail Over Stamford
The Junior Varsity Trojans made the long trip to Stamford Thursday and came away with a hard fought 19-14 win. The match-up pitted the Trojans punishing ground attack versus the Bulldogs shotgun, no-huddle spread offense. Team captain Randall Long was quoted after the game, “Our offense really held their own and kept the ball away from a very dangerous offense.” Long added, “Our offensive line deserves all the credit for this victory.” The Trojans only had the ball for 3 possessions in the first half. Using up several minutes of the clock and converting numerous 3rd down opportunities, the Trojans scored on two of the drives to make it a 13-8 first half lead. Abel Vasquez and Tyler Berardi each found paydirt from short yardage and Ty Duncan was converted 1 extra point. Stamford took their only lead of the game early in the 3rd quarter, but the Trojans stormed back with an 84 yard drive. Tyler Berardi capped the scoring with another fine run on the night as the freshman halfback plowed over from 4 yards out. The defense held the Bulldogs in check two more times and the Trojan offense ran out the final 7 minutes of the game on a great drive before kneeling on the ball at the 6 yard line. The undefeated JV Trojans will put that perfect record on the line next Thursday in Olney as they make up a previously scheduled game cancelled due to poor field conditions. Game time will begin after the junior high contest around 6:45.
Thanks to the following donations to our school:
WISD Library
In Memory of Bill Schreiber
Billy, Elaine, Mariah, Kolbi & Blaine Martin
In Memory of Margaret Wilson
Bobby & Sue Steinberger
In Memory of Inez Poplin
Bobby & Sue Steinberger
Counselor’s Corner
ACT Test Dates: Registration Deadline
Dec. 13th Nov. 7th
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April 4th Feb. 27th
June 13thMay 8th
SAT Test Dates: Registration Deadline
Nov. 1st Sept. 26th
Dec. 6th Nov. 5th
Jan. 24th Dec. 26th
March 14th Feb. 10th
May 2nd March 31st
June 6th May 5th
Texas A&M has a new application for admission deadline of January 15, 2009.
School Code: 447592
College Days:
Baylor University-Premieres-Sept.20th, Jan.31st, & April18
Sick'em Days-Oct.13th, Nov.24th, Feb.16th & March23
Midwestern State- Novemeber 15th or February 14th
Stephen F. Austin- Nov. 15th and March 28th 1-5pm
Scholarship Search:
SCHOLARSHIPS:
Wendy's High School Heisman- This is available to senior student athletes. Application deadline is October 1st. Apply at
SAE Engineering Scholarship- due by Dec. 1st
Catholic Life Insurance- This is available to seniors who are a Catholic Life Insurance member and have at least a 3.0 gpa. Applications are available in Mrs. Tackett's office and are due March 2, 2009.
Coca Cola Scholarship- apply at by Oct.31st