Cardinal Brief: January 11-15

Brianne Finnell

Students learn to dust for fingerprints in Officer Hagood’s law enforcement classes.

January 8, 2021

The last Cardinal Update was Jan. 11, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. Check back daily for updates!

Cardinal Update

  • All Students: Please help the yearbook staff by replying to a few short surveys. Click here to access the Google Form (which Ms. Nelson also emailed to you).
  • The first semester ends Fri., Jan. 15. Students will be taking final exams this week: Monday & Tuesday – CTE, English & Math classes; Wednesday & Thursday – History, Fine Arts, Science & World Language classes. Students will take the exams during their normal class periods.
  • The National Honors Society (NHS) will meet virtually this Friday, Jan. 15, at 11:00 a.m. This is a VERY important meeting. NHS members, check Google Classroom for the Zoom link.
  • MARIACHI CARDENALES: If you are interested in a culturally-rich experience and can read music and play a stringed instrument or trumpet, then Mariachi Cardenales is for YOU! An informational meeting will be held this Friday, Jan. 15, at 11:30 a.m. in room #215. If you cannot attend the meeting, stop by room #215 or see Ms. Hernandez this week for more info.
  • Seniors, you can STILL order your cap/gown, announcements and other graduation items from Balfour by clicking this link. The deadline to order has been extended until Jan. 15, 2021.
  • ATTN: Senior parents/family members who purchased Senior Yearbook Ads – The deadline to submit your images and message is January 31. You should login to Balfour.com and click on My Orders. You should then be able to upload your images and type your message. The yearbook staff will build the actual ad. If you have any questions or issues, contact adviser Rachel Nelson: [email protected].
  • Good luck to the cheer competition team who will compete at the 2021 UIL Spirit State Championships on Thurs-Fri., Jan. 14-15.
  • Congratulations to junior Malori Pletcher for advancing to the area round of choir competition on Sat., Jan. 16. Click here to read more.
  • If you missed the Melissa Choirs Christmas Concert before the holiday break, you can view a YouTube video of it below.
  • Melissa ISD began offering voluntary rapid COVID-19 tests onsite to employees in December; the testing program will open to students on January 20. Click here to learn more.
  • Are you #DigitallyAware? Visit the district’s web site for the #DigitallyAware Social Media Toolkit.

Upcoming Events

  • JV/VG Soccer vs Denison @ Cardinal Stadium – Jan. 11 @ 4:30 & 6:00 p.m.
  • VB Soccer vs Denison @ Cardinal Stadium – Jan. 11 @ 7:30 p.m.
  • VG Soccer vs Lake Dallas @ THF Park #1, Denison – Jan. 14 @ 2:00 p.m.
  • JVG Soccer vs Martin JV @ LD Bell HS – Jan. 14 @ 2:45 p.m.
  • VG Soccer vs Burkburnett @ THF Park #1, Denison – Jan. 14 @ 6:00 p.m.
  • VB Soccer vs Texas High @ THF Park #1, Denison – Jan. 14 @ 4:00 p.m.
  • VB Soccer vs Farmersville @ Munson Stadium, Denison – Jan. 15 @ 2:00 p.m.
  • JVG Soccer vs Arlington JV @ LD Bell HS – Jan. 15 @ 2:45 p.m.
  • VG Soccer @ Denison, Munson Stadium – Jan. 15 @ 4:00 p.m.
  • 9th/JV/VB Basketball vs Celina – Jan. 15 @ 5:00 p.m.
  • JV/VG Basketball @ Celina – Jan. 15 @ 5:00 p.m.
  • VB Soccer @ Denison, Munson Stadium – Jan. 15 @ 6:00 p.m.
  • VG Soccer vs Arlington Seguin @ Munson Stadium, Denison – Jan. 16 @ 9:00 a.m.
  • JVG Soccer vs Bedford @ LD Bell HS – Jan. 16 @ 6:30 p.m.
  • MLK Day – School Holiday – Jan. 18
  • Teacher Work Day – Jan. 19
  • UIL Cross-X Debate District Meet – Jan. 19 – hosted at MHS
  • English I STAAR Benchmark – Feb. 2
  • English II STAAR Benchmark – Feb. 3
  • Virtual Academic Expo – Feb. 3
  • ASVAB Onsite Testing – March 23 – open to 10-12th grade students; you must register with counselor Ruth Kyle

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