On Wednesday, December 19 at 1:00 and 2:00 PM, the Texas Commission on the Arts and Target will offer free Houston Grand Opera performances of Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel to students at Crenshaw Elementary School in Crystal Beach, TX. The 1:00 performance will be with elementary students and the 2:00 performance for the Middle School group. The performances are open to the public.
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Houston Grand Opera to perform on Bolivar
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Tiki Beach helps Crenshaw students
by Catherine Jackson
Chris and Karen Gatlin of Tiki Beach Bar and Grill, a local AMAZING restaurant located in Crystal Beach, donated $1,800 for Crenshaw student academic and extra curricular needs. This donation purchased head sets with boom microphones for all student computers at Crenshaw and three listening centers needed in
Jane Long Art Contest Winners
To help celebrate the Jane Long Festival, elementary and middle school students from several area schools were invited to participate in the Jane Long Art Contest. This year, 120 entries were received. The winners were announced at the festival and ribbons were presented by local artist Patty Hagstrom. Congratulations to all participants.
Beware of Hobos Roaming the Peninsula!!
The High Island Class of 2013 is busy with yet another fundraiser to help the seniors raise funds for a senior trip after graduation. Hoboing: you pay $15 to send a pack of singing hobos to your friends, neighbors or family. A raggedy crew shows up with banjo, tambourines, washboard, etc. and entertains your victim with a couple of songs. In order to rid your lawn of the hobos, pay them a
Leaving for Australia
by Erinn Berge
Mckail Ochoa sent me a nice note this past Saturday and I thought I would share it with you. At the time of writing it, they were in transit to the airport. By now, Mckail and Kailey are already in Australia representing the Bolivar Peninsula, Texas United States for their track and field competition. This experience couldn’t have been handed to
Catherine Jackson, Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to Catherine Jackson, recipient of Crenshaw’s Teacher of the Year, and GISD’s Secondary Educator Teacher of the Year. This award also includes the nomination for Teacher of the Year for Region IV. Catherine teaches English, and is involved in many activities at the school.
Catherine says, “Being chosen as
Crenshaw Honor Roll Students
The Principal of Crenshaw Elementary and Middle School recently announced the Honor Roll recipients and Perfect Attendance students for the 2011-2012 academic year.
Congratulations to all the students for their excellent work.
You’ve Been Flocked
by Georgia Osten
The new seniors of High Island, Class of 2013, are planning a trip for graduation and have come up with a great fundraiser.
I was out in my garden one afternoon, when a young man walked out to my back yard to tell me I’d been flocked!
Cody Vanzandt and his parents placed the 12 flamingos around a flower bed in the front yard of
2012 Crab Fest Poster Contest Winners
Each year, the Chamber of Commerce sponsors a poster contest for first, second, and third grade students from Crenshaw and High Island Schools. The theme is the Texas Crab Festival and the young artists enthusiastically worked on their entries. Many great posters were submitted again this year, and the committee had a difficult time choosing the winners. Thanks to everyone involved, you helped
National Lemonade Day, May 5-6
Crenshaw School is participating in National Lemonade Day. Students will be selling various types of lemonade on Saturday, May 5th and Sunday, May 6th at Seaside Lumber.
Lemonade Day provides children with the know-how to organize and operate a small business, and build a foundation for future success in life. Along the way,
One More Dinner Theater!
After multiple requests, Crenshaw students will perform one more dinner theater this year. They will perform “I Never Saw Another Butterfly” on Friday, May 18th. Doors will open at 6:00 pm and the play will begin at 7:00 pm.
Come support the kids as they transform into the children of the Terezin Ghetto during WWII. This is one
We are Austrailia bound
The girls did it! They reached their goal of $9000 in just 6 weeks. Thank you community, please read their thank you’s below. And visit our youtube video regarding how it all happened!
Crenshaw’s Theater Group, April 20
Crenshaw’s Theater Group is peforming a play titled “I Never Saw Another Butterfly” on Friday, April 20th at 2:00 PM in the cafeteria. This is a free performance. The play’s subject matter is about the Jewish Holocaust during WWII. We would love for the community to come watch the performance and then provide us
$8000 raised to date
The “Down Under Girls” aka Kailey and Mckail are holding their breath as they near their goal of $9000. To date they have raised $8000!! Can you believe it? In just the past few weeks, these girls have grown so much from your generous donations and support. Not only are they starting to get a close to their final goal, but some other wonderful life experiences have occurred. Hard work followed up with discipline, commitment and learning about team work have made this
Mckail and Kailey’s Fundraiser Update
We are so impressed with all the continued support we are getting. So far the girls have raised $6300.00!! Way to go Mckail and Kailey! Congratulations! We have a few announcements to make regarding our continued fundraising efforts.
Crenshaw Dinner Theater, Apr 3
Crenshaw’s Theater Group is at it again. This time they will be performing a comedy titled “Homework Eats Dog and other woeful tales” by Alan Haehnel-published by playscripts.com.
We would like to invite all of you to attend this comedy. The kids are having a great time preparing for this one. Some scenes are
$5300 and Counting!
Wow Bolivar, You really know how to show support! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Kailey and Mckail have raised with your help $5300 so far. Their goal is $9000 by June 1st. Do you think they might make it? Let’s keep them going, keep them in our prayers Bolivar! These girls are an excellent example of the promising youth and our country’s future! They will proudly represent Texas as
Australian opportunity update, half way there!
Thank you Bolivar, Thank you!
Mckail Ochoa and Kailey Tucker are definitely making their way to Australia. So far they have received over $4000.00 from our local businesses. A big thank you to Stingaree and anyone who donated on Saturday to the girls. Stingaree had a special St. Patrick’s Day offering Green Beer and food! The girls made artistic photos for those who donated at Stingaree and Down Under.
Next Saturday, visit the girls at The Big Store! They may have a special treat for you when you make a donation.
Update! High Island girls want to say THANK YOU Bolivar!
Thank you for everyone who has supported us so far!! Here is an update for our High Island High School Juniors’, Kailey Tucker and Mckail Ochoa. They have the chance of a lifetime to represent Texas as distinguished athletes. These girls have been invited to participate in the National North Central Conference Track and Field Team that will be competing at the 2012 Down Under International Games in Australia.
Kailey & Mckail well on way toward goal
So far, the Beach Team 4 Kailey & Mckail has raised over $1300 from local supporters. With your help, this dream can become a reality for these promising young athletes. Join Our BEACH TEAM!!
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Bolivar Peninsula Girls Win fantastic Australia opportunity
Congratulations Kailey Tucker & Mckail Ochoa! These Juniors girls at High Island High School in High Island, Texas, were invited by Down Under Sports to represent Texas on the National North Central Conference Track and Field Team competing at the 2012 Down Under International Games in Australia. The students were selected based upon their athletic ability.
In 3 months, by June 1, each student is required to raise $4500 for a total of $9000. Together, with your help, we can do it and make this dream come true for
Crenshaw School says THANKS!
Thank you to our community and businesses that helped make our Dinner Theater a success! We hope that all in attendance enjoyed the students’ work and will return for our next production. We can’t thank each of you enough for helping and coming to show support for our students.
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Crenshaw’s Dinner Theater is Back!
The play is scheduled for Friday, February 3rd at 7:00 PM. Menu is: Brisket, chicken, sausage, beans, potato salad, salad, rolls, desserts! Cost is $10 per adult or child 9 and up. Ages 8 to 4 are $5 and under that age are free. Come join us for a night of drama where a lesson about character is emphasized. This is a serious play, but our next dinner theater will be all laughs. 🙂 Come support our students-trust me, they are working hard. Tickets will be pre-sold and will be sold at the door. Our students will be your waiters and waitresses for the evening. Come enjoy the night with us.
For more information, please contact:
Catherine Jackson @ 409-949-7842 or Rhea Raymond @ 832-236-8605.
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