Important Dates!
6th grade District Meet Saturday, Jan 28 at Hallsville JH
ART
Mr. Mosley - jmosley1@ptisd.org
Wed 7:50 - 8:25 AM
This contest involves the study of paintings from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. and paintings or pictures from selected Texas museums. The Art Smart Bulletin, published every other year, is the source for study of history and art elements relative to the 30 art selections and is the final authority in the spelling of artists' names and titles of art works. As part of their study, students will demonstrate an understanding of art history and interpret ideas and moods in original artworks while making informed judgments about the artwork.
Calculator
Mrs. Randall - Mrandall@ptisd.org
Wed 7:25 AM
The contest includes calculations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, roots, powers, exponentiation, logarithms, trigonometric functions and inverse trigonometric functions. In addition to straightforward calculation problems, the contest includes geometric and stated problems similar to those found in algebra, geometry and trigonometry textbooks, previous contests and League materials related to the contest.
Chess Puzzle Solving
Ms. Meza & Ms. Williams - mmeza@ptisd.org
Thu 4:00-5:30 PM
Chess puzzle competition is very different from tournament chess play. Contestants in a chess puzzle contest receive a paper-and-pencil test that includes a series of chess boards with pieces in particular positions. Questions are based on analysis of material or possible moves in each given diagram. See links above for sample tests and other resources.
Dictionary Skills
Ms. Williams - Cwilliams@ptisd.org
Wed & Fri 7:50-8:25 AM
Thorough knowledge of the dictionary is a way to increase a student's ability to find the information that is needed for classwork as well as everyday living. Each Dictionary Skills test consists of 40 objective and short answer questions to be completed in 20 minutes. Contestants use dictionaries during the competition, which may be tabbed. Contest questions cover word origins and histories, parts of speech, pronunciation, variant spellings, plurals, alphabetizing and other such elements. Test questions are also taken from charts, tables and lists contained in the dictionary.
Editorial Writing
Mrs. Ednie - bednie@ptisd.org
Thu 4:15-5:15 PM
This contest teaches students to read critically, to digest and prioritize information quickly and to write clearly, accurately and succinctly. Emphasis is placed on mechanical and stylistic precision, lead writing, use of direct and indirect quotes, news judgment, and the ability to think deeply, to compare and contrast and to argue or defend a point of view persuasively.
Impromptu Speaking
Mrs. Vidaurri - avidaurri@ptisd.org
Mon 4-5 PM
This contest provides opportunities for students in grades 6, 7 and 8 to evaluate speeches given by others; to explore the use of the voice and body in speaking situations; to examine the different purposes for speaking; to organize ideas; to prepare and deliver various speeches; and to develop self-confidence.
Listening Skills
Mrs. Ednie - bednie@ptisd.org
Wed 4:15-5:15 PM
Contestants will listen to a script ranging from seven to ten minutes in length, take notes as needed, and use their notes to answer 25 multiple choice, true/false and short answer test questions. A variety of subject matter will be used for the listening tests.
Maps, Graphs & Charts
Ms. W. Horne - whorne@ptisd.org
Mon 4:15 - 5:15 PM
The maps, graphs & charts contest is designed to help students learn to get information from a variety of maps, graphs and charts including world maps, pie charts, bar charts and local area maps.
Mathematics
Mrs. Randall - Mrandall@ptisd.org
Thu 7:25 a.m.
This 40-minute, 60-question contest is designed to test knowledge and understanding in the areas of Algebra I and II, geometry, trigonometry, math analysis, analytic geometry, pre-calculus and elementary calculus.
Modern Oratory
Mrs. Vidaurri - avidaurri@ptisd.org
Mon 7:30 - 8:30 PM (Before School)
In Modern Oratory, the sixth, seventh and eighth grade contestants will select one of the topics, determine the critical issues in the topic, and acknowledge both pro and con points citing support discovered in their research. Students will choose a side they will defend and support that side with additional evidence
Music Memory
Mrs. Childress & Ms. Newman - cchildress@ptisd.org
Wed 4:15 - 5:15 PM
The focus of the Music Memory contest is an in-depth study of fine pieces of music literature taken from a wide spectrum of music genres to expose students to great composers, their lives and their music.
Number Sense
Mrs. Randall - Mrandall@ptisd.org
Tue 7:25 AM
This 80-question mental math contest covers all high school mathematics curricula. All answers must be derived without using scratch paper or a calculator.
Poetry Oral Reading
Mrs. Vidaurri -avidaurri@ptisd.org
Wed 4- 5 PM
Prose Oral Reading
Mrs. Vidaurri - avidaurri@ptisd.org
Wed 4- 5 PM
Ready Writing
Mrs. Ednie - bednie@ptisd.org
Thu 4:15-5:15 PM
Students write expository compositions that attempt to explain, prove or explore a topic in a balanced way, allowing the argument and the evidence given to be the deciding factor in the paper. Students are given a choice between two prompts, each an excerpt from literature, publications or speeches. The essay is judged on interest, organization and style.
Science
Ms. Randall - mrandall@ptisd.org
Fri 7:25 AM
The Science Contest challenges students to read widely in biology, chemistry and physics, to understand the significance of experiments rather than to recall obscure details, and to be alert to new discoveries and information in the areas of science. It is designed to help students gain an understanding of the basic principles as well as knowledge of the history and philosophy of science, and to foster a sense of enthusiasm about science and how it affects our daily lives
Social Studies
Ms. Guillen - sguillen@ptisd.org
Mon 4:15-5:15 AM
The Social Studies Contest requires students to expand and apply their knowledge of governmental systems, historical trends, movements and eras and the physical setting of the earth, particularly as it applies to cultural environments. Each year the contest focuses on a selected topic area, and a reading list is provided.
Spelling
Mrs. Vidaurri- avidaurri@ptisd.org
Mon & Tue 4-5 PM
The Spelling & Vocabulary Contest promotes precise and effective use of words. The three-part contest consists of multiple-choice questions covering proofreading and vocabulary, and words that are written from dictation. The vocabulary-building and spelling components of the contest are important complements to the high school academic curriculum and are indicative of vocabulary words contained on standardized tests such as SAT, PSAT and ACT
Mr. Mosley - jmosley1@ptisd.org
Wed 7:50 - 8:25 AM
This contest involves the study of paintings from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. and paintings or pictures from selected Texas museums. The Art Smart Bulletin, published every other year, is the source for study of history and art elements relative to the 30 art selections and is the final authority in the spelling of artists' names and titles of art works. As part of their study, students will demonstrate an understanding of art history and interpret ideas and moods in original artworks while making informed judgments about the artwork.
Calculator
Mrs. Randall - Mrandall@ptisd.org
Wed 7:25 AM
The contest includes calculations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, roots, powers, exponentiation, logarithms, trigonometric functions and inverse trigonometric functions. In addition to straightforward calculation problems, the contest includes geometric and stated problems similar to those found in algebra, geometry and trigonometry textbooks, previous contests and League materials related to the contest.
Chess Puzzle Solving
Ms. Meza & Ms. Williams - mmeza@ptisd.org
Thu 4:00-5:30 PM
Chess puzzle competition is very different from tournament chess play. Contestants in a chess puzzle contest receive a paper-and-pencil test that includes a series of chess boards with pieces in particular positions. Questions are based on analysis of material or possible moves in each given diagram. See links above for sample tests and other resources.
Dictionary Skills
Ms. Williams - Cwilliams@ptisd.org
Wed & Fri 7:50-8:25 AM
Thorough knowledge of the dictionary is a way to increase a student's ability to find the information that is needed for classwork as well as everyday living. Each Dictionary Skills test consists of 40 objective and short answer questions to be completed in 20 minutes. Contestants use dictionaries during the competition, which may be tabbed. Contest questions cover word origins and histories, parts of speech, pronunciation, variant spellings, plurals, alphabetizing and other such elements. Test questions are also taken from charts, tables and lists contained in the dictionary.
Editorial Writing
Mrs. Ednie - bednie@ptisd.org
Thu 4:15-5:15 PM
This contest teaches students to read critically, to digest and prioritize information quickly and to write clearly, accurately and succinctly. Emphasis is placed on mechanical and stylistic precision, lead writing, use of direct and indirect quotes, news judgment, and the ability to think deeply, to compare and contrast and to argue or defend a point of view persuasively.
Impromptu Speaking
Mrs. Vidaurri - avidaurri@ptisd.org
Mon 4-5 PM
This contest provides opportunities for students in grades 6, 7 and 8 to evaluate speeches given by others; to explore the use of the voice and body in speaking situations; to examine the different purposes for speaking; to organize ideas; to prepare and deliver various speeches; and to develop self-confidence.
Listening Skills
Mrs. Ednie - bednie@ptisd.org
Wed 4:15-5:15 PM
Contestants will listen to a script ranging from seven to ten minutes in length, take notes as needed, and use their notes to answer 25 multiple choice, true/false and short answer test questions. A variety of subject matter will be used for the listening tests.
Maps, Graphs & Charts
Ms. W. Horne - whorne@ptisd.org
Mon 4:15 - 5:15 PM
The maps, graphs & charts contest is designed to help students learn to get information from a variety of maps, graphs and charts including world maps, pie charts, bar charts and local area maps.
Mathematics
Mrs. Randall - Mrandall@ptisd.org
Thu 7:25 a.m.
This 40-minute, 60-question contest is designed to test knowledge and understanding in the areas of Algebra I and II, geometry, trigonometry, math analysis, analytic geometry, pre-calculus and elementary calculus.
Modern Oratory
Mrs. Vidaurri - avidaurri@ptisd.org
Mon 7:30 - 8:30 PM (Before School)
In Modern Oratory, the sixth, seventh and eighth grade contestants will select one of the topics, determine the critical issues in the topic, and acknowledge both pro and con points citing support discovered in their research. Students will choose a side they will defend and support that side with additional evidence
Music Memory
Mrs. Childress & Ms. Newman - cchildress@ptisd.org
Wed 4:15 - 5:15 PM
The focus of the Music Memory contest is an in-depth study of fine pieces of music literature taken from a wide spectrum of music genres to expose students to great composers, their lives and their music.
Number Sense
Mrs. Randall - Mrandall@ptisd.org
Tue 7:25 AM
This 80-question mental math contest covers all high school mathematics curricula. All answers must be derived without using scratch paper or a calculator.
Poetry Oral Reading
Mrs. Vidaurri -avidaurri@ptisd.org
Wed 4- 5 PM
Prose Oral Reading
Mrs. Vidaurri - avidaurri@ptisd.org
Wed 4- 5 PM
Ready Writing
Mrs. Ednie - bednie@ptisd.org
Thu 4:15-5:15 PM
Students write expository compositions that attempt to explain, prove or explore a topic in a balanced way, allowing the argument and the evidence given to be the deciding factor in the paper. Students are given a choice between two prompts, each an excerpt from literature, publications or speeches. The essay is judged on interest, organization and style.
Science
Ms. Randall - mrandall@ptisd.org
Fri 7:25 AM
The Science Contest challenges students to read widely in biology, chemistry and physics, to understand the significance of experiments rather than to recall obscure details, and to be alert to new discoveries and information in the areas of science. It is designed to help students gain an understanding of the basic principles as well as knowledge of the history and philosophy of science, and to foster a sense of enthusiasm about science and how it affects our daily lives
Social Studies
Ms. Guillen - sguillen@ptisd.org
Mon 4:15-5:15 AM
The Social Studies Contest requires students to expand and apply their knowledge of governmental systems, historical trends, movements and eras and the physical setting of the earth, particularly as it applies to cultural environments. Each year the contest focuses on a selected topic area, and a reading list is provided.
Spelling
Mrs. Vidaurri- avidaurri@ptisd.org
Mon & Tue 4-5 PM
The Spelling & Vocabulary Contest promotes precise and effective use of words. The three-part contest consists of multiple-choice questions covering proofreading and vocabulary, and words that are written from dictation. The vocabulary-building and spelling components of the contest are important complements to the high school academic curriculum and are indicative of vocabulary words contained on standardized tests such as SAT, PSAT and ACT
2022 District Champions
District Middle School UIL 15-5A Results 2021-2022
Junior High District Champions (6th grade)
6th grade - 1st place overall
ART (Coach Jordan Mosley)
6th Grade - 1st Place Team
CALCULATOR (Coach Michelle Randall)
6th First Place Team
CHESS PUZZLES
6th grade (Coach Jonathan Vaughan)
2nd place team
DICTIONARY SKILLS
6th grade (Emily Wood)
EDITORIAL WRITING
6th grade (coach D. Kistner)
IMPROMPTU SPEAKING (Coach Jessi House)
6th (coach Tobina Parker)
LISTENING (Coach Linda Wilcox)
6th Grade
MAPS, GRAPHS, & CHARTS (Coach Barrie Horne)
6th grade
MATHEMATICS (Coach Michelle Randall)
6th grade
MODERN ORATORY (Coach Catherine Williams)
6th grade
MUSIC MEMORY (Coach Stephanie Philliphs)
6th grade
NUMBER SENSE (Coach Michelle Randall)
6th grade
ORAL READING – POETRY (Coach Natasha Garrett)
6th grade (Natasha Garrett)
ORAL READING – PROSE
6th grade (Natasha Garrett)
READY WRITING
6th grade (Misty Meza)
SCIENCE (Coach Michelle Randall)
6th grade
SOCIAL STUDIES
6th grade (Richard Smith)
SPELLING (Coach Alisha Vidaurri)
6th grade
6th Grade - 1st Place Team
- 1st Raiden Gaw
- 4th Joseph Rodriguez
CALCULATOR (Coach Michelle Randall)
6th First Place Team
- 1st Levi Walker
- 2nd Mauro Gonzalez
- 3rd Bryan Jimenez
CHESS PUZZLES
6th grade (Coach Jonathan Vaughan)
2nd place team
- 4th Josiel Hernandez
- 5 Maruro Gonzalez
DICTIONARY SKILLS
6th grade (Emily Wood)
- 1st Levi Walker
- 3rd Carson Monreal
EDITORIAL WRITING
6th grade (coach D. Kistner)
- 1st Hailey Alexander
- 2nd Jalasia Jones
- 3rd Malasia King
IMPROMPTU SPEAKING (Coach Jessi House)
6th (coach Tobina Parker)
- 6th Zion Bowers
LISTENING (Coach Linda Wilcox)
6th Grade
- 1st Sandra Briones
MAPS, GRAPHS, & CHARTS (Coach Barrie Horne)
6th grade
- 3rd Carson Monreal
MATHEMATICS (Coach Michelle Randall)
6th grade
- 4th Josiel Hernandez
MODERN ORATORY (Coach Catherine Williams)
6th grade
- 3rd Jacaiden Davis
- 5th Karrie Emmerson
MUSIC MEMORY (Coach Stephanie Philliphs)
6th grade
- 5th Place - Amy Ornoa
NUMBER SENSE (Coach Michelle Randall)
6th grade
- 3rd -Alex Rios
- 4th Mauro Gonzalez
- 5th Josiel Hernandez
- 6th Amy Orrona
ORAL READING – POETRY (Coach Natasha Garrett)
6th grade (Natasha Garrett)
- 4th Lexi Peery
- 5th Elizabeth Harris
ORAL READING – PROSE
6th grade (Natasha Garrett)
- 2nd Sophia Olvera
- 3rd Lilly Hunter
READY WRITING
6th grade (Misty Meza)
- 1st Kennedy Duncan
- 5th Fernando Hernandez
SCIENCE (Coach Michelle Randall)
6th grade
- 4th Bryan Jimenez
- 5th Logan Blondrage
SOCIAL STUDIES
6th grade (Richard Smith)
- 3rd Levi Walker
SPELLING (Coach Alisha Vidaurri)
6th grade
- 1st Fernando Hernandez
- 5th Hailey Alexander
- 6th Katie Walker
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