PWB Parent's Weekly

Stampede Nation,

As we enter the final week before Christmas break, I want to thank you for your support. Our students have worked hard, and their enthusiasm for the break is evident.

This week, we have several events planned, so please read this newsletter and keep an eye out for updates and reminders. Let’s make these last few days of the year memorable, meaningful and enjoyable for everyone.

On behalf of Stampede Nation, I wish you and your family a peaceful and joyful holiday season. Thank you for being such an important part of our school community!

Let's make it the best week yet!

Eric F. Hines,

Principal

Our core values represent who we are as a school and our commitment to growing strong, well-rounded leaders inside the classrooms and throughout our communities. We will do all things with excellence and strive towards exhibiting our values and mission each and every day...The Kingdom Way!

We are thrilled to announce our newest inductees into the National English Honor Society. This achievement reflects their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence. We are so proud of their accomplishment! Lakeisha Roscoe, campus sponsor, conducted the ceremony Monday evening. We are so proud of their accomplishment! Our newest inductees are Kayle' Parker, Labronz "Jeremiah" Mckinney, Jeslyn Macon, Erianna German, Jordyn Willis, Shamyra Bates, Javoris Lake, Armani Henly, and Indya Kirkland.

Not pictured: Kemaria Childs, Israel Cole, Alejandra Hernandez-Tacuba, Emmaya Hudson, Alaisjah Mitchell, Zary Shoja, Kennedi Spencer, Classie Stringfellow, and Kelonah Thompson.

The Tuscaloosa Fine Arts Academy (Paul W. Bryant High School) had an incredible weekend at the State Trumbauer Festival in Florence Alabama. Congrats to our students who earned superior and excellent on their Individual Events. A huge shout out to our award winners Yosgart Campos-Mellado (3rd Place; Acting Comedic 2005-present) and Sanjiya Parker (Performing Arts, 1st Alternate - Scholarship Award for $1000) We are so proud of your achievements! Thanks for leading this awesome group of students Gerald Blakley.

The Band Concert, originally scheduled for last Thursday will now take place on Tuesday, December 17th at 7:00pm.

Are you ready for our 2nd Annual Winter Extravaganza? 🎉❄️ We are thrilled to announce that this exciting event will take place at Paul W. Bryant High School on December 17, 2024! This celebration is all about spreading holiday cheer and making sure every student feels special during this festive season.

To make this magical event possible, we need your help! We are asking for donations from our amazing school community. Items such as gifts, gift cards, or other small contributions will go a long way in ensuring every student receives a holiday gift and leaves with a smile.

Donations can be dropped off at the school office by December 17, 2024. Your support last year made such a difference, and we’re counting on you again to make this year even bigger and better!

If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact me at 205-394-1814 or gdeloach@tusc.k12.al.us.

Thank you for helping us make this event unforgettable! Together, we can create a holiday experience our students will always remember.

With holiday cheer,

Semester Exam Study Guides and Review

December 13th: Study Guides were given to students

Activities

December 17th: Winter Extravaganza (Gift Giveaway)

Semester Exam Dates

December 18th 4th/5th

December 19th 2nd/3rd

December 20th 1st (1/2 day for students)

High School Examination Exemption Policy

To support all students at the high school level, it is our goal to improve academic performance and attendance; students in grades nine through 12 may qualify for exam exemption per semester under the following criteria:

1. Students who earn a grade of 'A' in a course with no unexcused absences or unexcused tardies and no out-of-school suspensions may earn exemption from the qualifying course.

2. Students who earn a grade of 'B' in a course and three or fewer excused absences, three or fewer excused tardies, no unexcused absences or unexcused tardies, and no out-of-school suspensions may earn exemption from the qualifying course.

3. Students in grade 12 may earn exemption for five courses.

4. Students in grade 11 may earn exemption for three courses.

5. Students in grade 10 may earn exemption for two courses.

6. Students in grade nine may earn exemption for one course.

7. Students taking Advanced Placement (AP) and/or International Baccalaureate (IB) who have met one of the above requirements will be exempt from the final exam in the qualifying course.

Note: The grade earned on the final exam will constitute 20% of your final grade.

Attendance/Exemption

Students received exemption forms on December 12th and 13th. Teachers will submit their forms to Secretary McCaskill on December 16, 2024. Each child will be marked as exempt in PowerSchool if they meet the qualifications.

Students who are in need of vaccination updates received letters from Nurse Spence last week. In case you've not done so, please return these tomorrow. There is a push to get these students vaccinated ASAP due to a Pertussis (whooping cough) outbreak in the state.

Juniors,

You have access to your ACT Online Prep account!

You should have received an email from noreply@OnlinePrep.act.org to activate your ACT Online Prep account.

This is a great resource to use to prepare for the ACT. It is an interactive online resource to help prepare you to take the ACT test.

You will get ready by reinforcing your acquired skills, get comfortable with the test questions and test format, and get confident as you track your progress.

See the attached infographic for instructions on accessing your account.

**Practice to be Prepared for the ACT!

Bowling:

December 16th: 4:00 Stampede Bowling vs Brookwood at Shindig

December 17th: 4:00 pm Bowling vs Hillcrest & McAdory

Basketball:

December 16th: 5:00 pm Stampede Basketball JVB, VG, VB travels to Brookwood

December 17th: 3:30 pm Stampede Basketball FR, JVG, JVB, VG and VB host Tuscaloosa County

December 19th-21st: Stampede Girls @ Orange Beach

Keep in mind....

December 16th through December 20th

December 16th: 4:00 Stampede Bowling vs Brookwood at Shindig

December 16th: 5:00 pm Stampede Basketball JVB, VG, VB travels to Brookwood

December 17th: Winter Extravaganza

December 17th: 2:30 pm Read 180 Celebration

December 17th: 3:30 pm Stampede Basketball FR, JVG, JVB, VG and VB host Tuscaloosa County

December 17th: 4:00 pm Bowling vs Hillcrest & McAdory

December 17th: 7:00 pm Band Christmas Concert

December 18th: 9:30 Fire Drill

December 18th: 4th and 5th Period Exams

December 18th: 6:00 pm PWBHS Football Banquet

December 19th: 2nd and 3rd Period Exams

December 19th: 5:00 pm Stampede Girls @ Orange Beach

December 20th: 1st Period Exams

December 20th: Half Day

December 20th: 5:00 pm Stampede Girls @ Orange Beach

December 21th: 5:00 pm Stampede Girls @ Orange Beach

January 6th through January 10th

January 6th: Local School PD

January 6th: 4:00 pm Stampede Basketball host Huffman

January 7th: Teacher Work Day

January 7th: 1:00 pm High School Principals Meeting

January 8th: Students return

January 8th: 8:40 Community Meetings (Grades 9 & 10)

January 8th: 5:30 pm Magnet Middle Parent Night

January 9th: 8:40 Community Meetings (Grades 11 & 12)

January 9th: 6:00 pm Stampede JV Girls Basketball at Northridge

January 10th: 3:30 pm Stampede Basketball host Northridge

Check out the Paul W. Bryant High School Stampede Sideline Store. Find customizable apparel, including t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and more merchandise and gear. Check it out using the link below.

https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/alabama/cottondale/paul-w-bryant-high-school