May 1, 2008

Fonville Journalism Students Win First in State Contest

Students from R. H. Fonville Middle School won first place for their entry into the Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA) 2008 Student Technology Contests. The competition was judged in Austin on March 31, and more than 1,400 students from all across the state submitted more than 600 entries in seven different categories (Web design, digital graphics, multimedia, digital audio, desktop publishing, digital video, and animation). The Falcon’s Talon newspaper won first place in the category Desktop Publishing-Multi Page, 6-8.

The students are enrolled in a journalism class at Fonville Middle School, in which they spent months putting together the newspaper. Ms. Natosha Diggs is the journalism teacher and newspaper advisor. Other staff members include seventh grader Richard Santillana, and eighth graders Cain Garcia, Cynthia Gonzalez, Cindi Molar, and Jacinto Rojas. The Falcon’s Talon also won first place at the North Region Digital Publishing Fair in January of 2008. See story on Channel 13 website.

 April 11, 2008

Fonville Middle School Lady Falcons

Win Zone 3 Championship in Track and Field

 On Friday, April 11, 2008, Fonville Middle School participated in the Houston Independent School District Invitational Track meet. The Lady Falcons’ 7^th and 8th grade girls displayed a winning attitude that thrust them into first and second places in their Zone. The 7^th grade girls’ team won first in their Zone, while the 8^th grades girls won 2^nd place, falling two points short of winning their zone. Great job Lady Falcons!

 For the Seventh Grade Girls: Denise Equivel received 1^st and 3^rd place; Sara Jamison received 2 first places and a 5^th, Destiny Coplin received 1^st and 2^nd; Maria Rivas received a 2^nd 3^rd and 6^th ; Sherika Parish received 3^rd; Stephanie Pena received a 6^th place; Lissette Toles received a 1^st and 2^nd; Yuriana Martinez received a 5^th place; Veronica Martinez received a 2^nd; Alanna Calais received 2 first places and 3 second places; Aleyda Zapata received 3^rd and 6^th place; Tracy Martinez received 2 first places and 2 thirds; and Lisa Garza received 3^rd place.

 For the 8th Grades Girls: Stephanie Morales received 2nd place; Maria Contreras received 1^st, 2nd, and 3^rd place; Oralia Esparza received 2nd and 6^th; Daniela Reyes received 1^st and 2nd place; Angela Arroyo received 1st, 2^nd, and 4^th place; Myoshia Hayter received 2^nd place; Aresha Hayter received 4th place; Sandra Perez received 2^nd place; Nayda Palacios a 2^nd and 4^th; Adriana Ross received 2^nd place; Luz Sanchez received 1^st, 2nd, and 3^rd place; and Crystal Gallegos received a 1^st place. The girls are coached by Coach Veronica Dungan and Coach Angela Richard.

March 29, 2008

L.C.D.C. Wins big in National Drill Competition

Under the direction of Chief Romona Mayeaux and Adam Obregon, Fonville Middle School students placed third in the nation in the Second Annual National Drill Competition in Dallas, Texas. The Fonville Drill Team placed in first in the following categories: Unarmed Regulation, Armed Regulation, and Exhibition Drill/Fancy Drill. Additionally, Cadets Alexea Rivera and Jonathan Rosa placed first in the two-person drill.

Fonville’s Leadership Citizenship Development Corps (LCDC) program was implemented in the 2005-2006 school year. The mission of the program is to motivate young people to be better citizens and this is accomplished by providing instruction, activities, and opportunities that reinforce the responsibilities of good citizens and leadership. In their first year, the students placed in every competition that they entered and have continued their excellent performance all the way to the national level.     

March 27, 2008

Fourth Six Weeks Honor Roll for Fonville Middle School

On Thursday, March 27th, 2008 Fonville Middle School held an Honor Roll Celebration for the students who had made the Honor Roll for the Fourth Six Weeks which ended on February 15, 2008. The students and their parents were invited to a breakfast celebration. Mr. Efrain Olivo, Jr., principal of Fonville, commended the students for their hard work and urged them to maintain their course to excellence. Ms. Leonora Glasper, counselor, organized the event.

 Sixtth grade students who made the all A’s and B’s Honor Roll included Champollen Im, Ashley Garcia, Erik Covarrubias, Jasmin Arredondo, Antonia Huazano, Karla P. Flores, Keydi M. Brown, Jose C. Olguin, Nathalie Olivan, Beverlly C. Cruz, Debora Martinez, Daniel Romero, Josuhe H. Miranda, Fidel A. Carreon, Jonathan Martinez, Yvette G. Martinez, Riki Y. Rodriguez, Karina Venegas, Crystal M. Gonzalez, and Yesenia Morales.

Seventh grade students who made all A’s were Myrka Martinez, Yesennia Arredondo, and Walter Zuniga. Seventh grade students who made the All A’s and one or Two B’s Honor Roll were Denise Esquivel, Osvaldo Gonzalez, Sara L. Jamison, Destiny L. Coplen, Roberto Duenez, Andrea Gonzalez, Julissa Careaga, Byron S. De La Cruz, Nijiree E. Stafford, Juan D. Garcia, Julio C. Chavarria, David A. Martinez, Eduardo A. Gutierrez, and Jazmine Borden.

Only one eighth grade student was honored for making All A’s, Sandra E. Perez.

Eighth grade students who made all A’s and one B or All A’s and two B’s were Jose Refugio Cuevas Lara, Liliana A. Enriquez, Cristina V. Erazo, Gladis G. Martinez, Gian P. Mazariegos, Myoshia Y. Hayter, Oscar Duenez, Tyra L. Skinner, Gabriel A. Garcia, Joe F. Martinez, Natalie Rivas, Jonatan A. Rosa, Brenda M. Vallejo, Gregorio DaVila and Daniela E. Reyes Alvarado.

February 29, 2008

	Black History Program Slideshow
	TAKS Pep Rally Slideshow

February 2, 2008

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Fonville Hosts North Region Health Fair-Fit 4 Life

Fonville Middle School proudly hosted the North Region Health Fair, Fit 4 Life. Mr. Efrain Olivo, Jr., principal, along with Ms. Cynthia Wilson, North Region Superintendent, Ms. Julia Guajardo and Ms. Lupita Hinojosa, executive principals, welcomed over 6,000 people to the event. The event included Field Day activities including flag football, tug of war, balloon toss, free throw shooting, softball, track, and soccer. On the outside stage, non-competitive performances included cheerleaders, pep squads, dance teams, and singers. In the auditorium, there were performances by orchestras, bands, and choirs. There was a competitive dance competition held in the auditorium. The event was organized by Dr. San Juanita Garza of Fonville Middle School. Thanks to our sponsors: UnitedHealthcare, Fonda San Angel, BNM Incorporation, Washington Mutual Bank, Mrs. Baird’s Bread, Channelview Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Rumba Level Fitness, Cordua Restaurant, Maximum Sports, Houston Dynamo, Vitamin Water, and Sweet Leaf Tea.

January 26, 2008

Fonville Middle School Students participate in
DUKE Talent Identification Program

 During the 2006-2007 school years, twenty-eight 7th grade students from Fonville Middle School were identified to participate in the Duke Talent Identification Program. However, only twelve students chose to participate in this academic program. These students took the Scholastic Aptitude Test on January 26, 2008, at the University of Houston downtown campus: Yesenia Arredondo, Juanita Beltran, Julio Chavarria, Luciano Cortez, Roberto Duenez, Denise Esquivel, Daisy Hernandez, Marshall Hudgens, Sara Jamison, Myrka Martinez, Joanna Reyes, and Donna San Miguel. This is a test normally taken by high school seniors to qualify them for entrance to college. Mrs. Brenda Dwyer, Campus Educational Technologist at Fonville sponsored the group.

The Talent Search is now beginning its twenty-eighth year and is the largest program of its kind in the nation, representing participation from 6,000 junior high and middle schools in the Duke TIP 16-state region. Over 1.5 million students have completed the Talent Search since its inception in 1980. The Talent Search identifies academically talented 7th graders based on standardized test scores achieved while attending elementary or middle school. Candidates are identified and invited to complete either the SAT Reasoning Test or the ACT Assessment college entrance examination. Duke TIP then provides the participants with comparative information concerning their academic abilities and resources for unique educational opportunities.

The goal is to assist young people with excellent mathematical or verbal aptitude. Students are provided with information about their abilities and introduced to a network of services and programs. Students are encouraged to enroll for several reasons: We identify our talent based on the DUKE criterion and recommend them for membership in the program. Students are given the option of participation. It is not mandatory. The goals of the program are:

• To pursue an above-level testing experience, which will provide them with more information about their academic abilities; this information can help teachers, parents, and students plan effectively for the coming high school years;

• To learn more about their academic abilities and be able to compare the results with other academically able youth;

• To learn more about educational opportunities and options for the future;

•  To receive recognition of their outstanding achievements.

January 24, 2008

Fonville Honor Roll Third Six Weeks

On Thursday, January 24, Fonville Middle School celebrated the academic accomplishments of 57 students who made the honor roll for the third six weeks grading period with a breakfast for the students and their parents. In order to make the honor roll, a students must make all A’s, all A’s and one B, or all A’s and two B’s. Additionally, the students must have good conduct. Fonville students who made all A’s for the third six weeks are: Denise Esquivel, Elizabeth N. Jaimes, Sara L. Jamison, Walter Zuniga, and Cristina V. Erazo. Fonville students honored for making all A’s and B's are: Fidel A. Carreon, Erik Covarrubias, Jose C. Olguin, Riki Y. Rodriguez, Jasmin Arredondo, Keydi M. Brown, Beverly C. Cruz, Bertha J. Flores, Elizabeth Flores, Julio C. Flores, Ashley Garcia, Antonia Huazano, Chanpollen Im, Alexis Leija, Jesus E. Leija, Debora Martinez, Johanna L. Martinez, Nathalie Olivan, Sucel Perez, Alexus K. Rodgers, Louis A. Shoulders, Yesenia Arredondo, Jazmine R. Borden, Jalissa Careaga, Roberto Duenez, Osvaldo Gonzalez, Vanessa R. Guerrero, Myrka Martinez, Nancy Y. Morales, Jerlyn J. Addison, Samuel T. Atkinson, Julio A. Chavarria, Destiny L. Coplen, Raul E. Gama, Acelia C. Garza, Andrea Gonzalez, Jonatan W. Guerrero, Daisy N. Sanchez, Darian T. John, Veronica Martinez, Monica Ruiz, Chriss A. Saldana, Lyndsy N. Schmerber, Benjamin A. Sifuentes, Ana L. Vargas, Aleyda Zapata, Myoshia Y. Hayter, Sandra E. Perez, Ashley M. Brown, Jose Refugio Cuevas Lara, Veronica J. Dominguez, Gabriel A. Garza, Valencia N. Howard, Joe F. Martinez, Gian P. Mazariegos, Mark Medina, Lori S. Medrano, Nayda A. Palacios, Daniela E. Reyes Alvarado, Ayamair L. Reyna, Luz M. Sanchez, Mary M. Tucker Elliott, and Brenda M. Vallejo. The event was coordinated by Ms. Lenore Glasper, counselor.

January 12, 2008

Fun Run 2008

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Students from Fonville Middle School participated in the Texas Children's Hospital Kids' Fun Run in downtown Houston on Saturday, January 12, 2008 from 8 a.m. to noon at the George R. Brown Convention Center in downtown Houston. The 2008 Texas Children's Hospital Kids’ Fun run is a 2-mile, non-competitive event for children ages 5 to 15, including those with special needs. The run is supported by the City of Houston, the Chevron Houston Marathon and 25 independent school districts.

The race course covers a portion of the actual Marathon course and all participants will finish their run by crossing the official Houston Marathon Finish Line. Texas Children's Hospital is committed to the effort for the prevention of childhood obesity. The Texas Children's Hospital Kids' Fun Run is part of the Hospital's Fun To Be Fit initiative. Coach Richards and Coach Dungan of the Fonville physical education department coordinated the event. Students received tee shirts and medals.

January 18, 2008

Fonville KICKSTART Karate Program Receives Donation

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The KICKSTART Foundation is proud to announce receipt of a very generous $15,000 grant from Spindletop Charities, Inc., its Board of Directors, and the executive director Ms. Constance White (www.spindletopcharities.org) in support of the karate program at Fonville Middle School. The gift has been dedicated to provide much needed support to the program, its students, and its instructor. The Spindletop Charities, Inc. gift, along with the $30,000 commitment from Fonville Middle School, provides nearly 50% of the yearly program expenses at Fonville Middle School. Please join Ms. Sonia Moreno-White, her students, and all of us at Fonville in saying thank you to Spindletop Charities, Inc.

November 3, 2007

Fonville Middle School Hosts Parade and Fall Festival

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Fonville Middle School and all of its feeder pattern schools, Durkee, Dechaumes, Lyons, Moreno, and  Northline Elementary Schools along with Farias Early Childhood Center, held a parade on Saturday, November 3, 2007 to show the community their support for our neighborhood schools and the HISD Bond Election on November 6, 2007. The parade was a tremendous success with over 5o marching units and many floats. Thanks to everyone who showed and supported this effort.

Dr. Abelardo Saavedra was the Grand Marshall of the parade and addressed the parents and community members at both Fonville Middle School, the origin of the parade, and Dechaumes Elementary School, the ending point of the parade.

November16, 2007

Fonville Health Fair

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October 19, 2007

Fonville Middle School Honor Roll for First Six Weeks

On Friday, October 19, 2007, Fonville Middle School held an Honor Roll Breakfast for those students who made the honor roll for the first six weeks grading period. Students must make all A’s, All A’s and 1 B, or All A’s and 2 B’s in order to make the honor roll. Also, a student cannot have below an S in conduct.

Mr. Efrain Olivo, principal, congratulated the students as did the assistant principals, Mrs. Epplin, Mr. Martinez and Mrs. Gibson.  Sixth grade students who were honored include Elizabeth Flores, Juan C. Flores, Alexis Leija, Debora Martinez, Fidel A. Carreon, Jalyssa M. Martinez, Daniel J. Sanchez, Im Chanpollen, Karen M. Serna, Beverlly C. Cruz, Ashley Garcia and Erik Covarrubias.

Seventh grade students who were honored for making all A’s were Cristina V. Erazo, Denise Esquivel, Osvaldo Gonzales, and Sara L. Jamison. Seventh graders who made  all A’s and B’s were Yesenia Arredondo, Ana L. Vargas, Leslie M. Reyna, Yadira P. Campos, Andrea Gonzalez, Samuel T. Atkinson, Giselle Acevedo, Williams A. Cruz, Victoria R. Padron, Jesus E. Leija, Juan D. Garcia, Chriss A. Saldana, Walter Zuniga, Lyndssy Shmerber, Monica Ruiz, Jorge Calvillo, Jonatan W. Guerrero, Monica Govea, Vanessa R. Gurrero, Roberto Duenez, and Myrka Martinez.

Eighth grade students who were honored for making A’s and B’s include Joanna Mendez, Natalie Rivas, Oscar Duenez, Mary M. Tucker Elliott, Jonatan A. Rosas, Jessica Fiscal, Veronica J. Dominguez, Nayda A. Palacios, Gian P. Mazariegos, Myoshia Hayter, Manuel A. Gonzalez, Gabriel A. Garcia, Lesly M. Ortiz and Sandra E. Perez.

October 10, 2007

Three Fonville Students Win Money for Perfect Attendance

Mr. Efrain Olivo, Jr., principal of Fonville Middle School, is offering students a chance to win cash if for having perfect attendance each six weeks. For the first six weeks which ended on October 2, six hundred thirty-two students had perfect attendance and were eligible for the cash drawings. The lucky winners were Yadira Barajas who won $100; Nyhkia Deboest won $50; and David A. Garcia won $20. Attendance is very important for student learning and this is a unique way for Fonville to encourage students to attend school every day. These cash awards are made possible by a generous donation of two of Fonville’s business partner, Corte Enterprises and Dr. David Paul Branham of the University of Houston, Downtown. Mr. Pat F. Corte, owner of Corte Enterprises, was at Fonville for the drawings and awarding of the cash prizes on Wednesday, October 10, 2007.

Open House 2007 See Slideshow

On September 11, Fonville had their first open house of the year. It was great! We had over a 1,000 parents and students come talk to teachers and see the improvements that there children will make this year. Mr. Efrain Olivo, Jr., principal of Fonville, gave the parents a special welcome. He mentioned the extra activities that we will have this year to improve our TAKS scores.

6th Grade Orientation See Slideshow

It is the policy of the Houston Independent School District and Fonville Middle School not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, handicap, or disability, ancestry, national origin, marital status, race, religion, sex, veteran status or political affiliation in its education or employment programs and activities, as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

 Es la política del districto independiente de la escuela de Houston & Fonville Middle School a no discriminar en base de edad, color, desventaja, o inhabilidad, ascendencia, origen nacional, estado civil, raza, religión, sexo, estado del veterano o afiliación política en su educación o programas y actividades del empleo, según los requisitos del título VI del acto de las derechas civiles de 1964, según la enmienda prevista; Título IX de las enmiendas educativas de 1972; y sección 504 del acto de la rehabilitación de 1973, según la enmienda prevista.

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