Chester Schools has lost power. We are going to begin dismissal earlier. We will dismiss at 3:20. Elementary will begin to line up at 3:10 for car dismissal.
Mrs. Pecina's kindergarten class has been learning about pumpkins! They started off with a book, a pumpkin craft, and a visit to the pumpkin patch last week. They are continuing on their pumpkin journey this week. The class had a sink and float experiment, where they predicted what the class pumpkin would do...AND IT FLOATED!!! Then, they discussed the parts of a pumpkin as they carved an opening to take out the pulp and seeds. Tomorrow they will count the seeds and make a craft to label the parts of a pumpkin. Keep it up Yellowjackets!
The Yellowjacket Cross Country team is on their way to Corpus Christi! Our athletes will compete tomorrow at Regionals! We wish them the best of luck and safe travels!
Students in Laird's Health Science Theory class were learning how to take accurate vital signs last week!
Senior Night sweep against Goodrich!!
Third through fifth grade have been learning about the types of figurative language. Today they were invited to dress up for a figurative language fashion show. Students exceeded expectations and brought their very best! We had a blast! It's a great day to be a Yellowjacket!
A message from our principal, Mrs. Capps!
Yesterday our pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, 1st graders, and 2nd graders went on a field trip to the pumpkin patch. As you can tell by the photos, the kids had a blast!
Testing Calendar Update for October: Please see the image for an updated testing calendar for the month of October. The changes that have occurred are as follows: (1) PSAT 8/9 rescheduled for the Spring (date is TBD after coordination with coaches, UIL, etc. to ensure no conflicts occur), (2) the PSAT/NMSQT will now only be taken by 11th graders next week, and (3) 10th grade will take a Mock PSAT in the Spring (date is TBD after coordination with coaches, UIL, etc. to ensure no conflicts occur). In preparation for all PSAT testing, PSAT study guides were given to all jacket periods that encompass 8th, 9th, 10th, or 11th graders.
The 11th graders will still be taking the TSI next Thursday.
Remember, our full district testing calendar can be found within the Academic Advising page on our website!
6th grade is learning how to calculate density of regularly and irregularly shaped items. Last week, Mrs. Powell let them find random items in the room, measure their mass using a triple beam balance, volume using rulers and calculate density using our “heart shaped” equation. It was fun to watch what they chose to measure and watch it “click” when they got to put their hands on it!
Thank you iServe365 for bringing avocados for the staff last Friday! We are so appreciative for everything y’all do!
Lady Jackets sweep Spurger on Pink Out night!
3rd grade field trip to the pumpkin patch!
A message from our principal, Mrs. Capps!
FAFSA Workshop for Senior Students & Parents:
NOVEMBER 9, 2022 4:30-5:30 pm, Technology Room (Mr. Tonnies room).
Workshop put on by Mrs. Cain.
Please see the image for a message from Mrs. Cain, our Student Services Director.
Here are the links that are discussed in the image:
https://app.goingmerry.com/sign-in
https://studentaid.gov/sites/default/files/fafsa-process.png
http://www.collegeforalltexans.com/index.cfm?objectid=a3119543-cbf8-c202-f1b0eefd5f4b9805
https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/opt-out_revised_10.2021_final_english.pdf
UPDATED RED RIBBON WEEK THEMES AND DATES: This year's Red Ribbon Week for Chester ISD will be the week of October 31st - November 4th! Please see the image for Chester's theme days for Red Ribbon Week! This year's theme is Celebrate Life. Live Drug Free.™ This theme is a reminder that everyday Americans across the country make significant daily contributions to their communities by being the best they can be because they live Drug-Free!
Over the Fall Break our maintenance department was hard at work installing new whiteboards around the district. Thank you to our maintenance team for working hard and continually updating our facilities! We are so excited to see continued improvements in our small district and are so grateful! It's a great day to be a Yellowjacket!
Yesterday the elementary ended their day on a great note! We had special visitors that taught our elementary kiddos all about fire trucks and fire safety! Thank you Chester Volunteer Fire Department for making our day!
Mrs. Watts’s 6th grade math class learning Triangle Inequality Theorem! Keep it up Jackets!
Last week there were many Chester students who participated in the 2022 Tyler County Fair through either FFA or 4-H! We are not only proud of their efforts and the countless hours they put into their projects, but we are proud of our students' abilities to bring home ribbons, buckles, and more in so many different categories! Please see the images for the results.
