Ranger P.R.I.D.E.
PRIDE at Work
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Congratulations
to all Rangers who participated in UIL this year.Our 7th Grade team took
2nd place at the competition.
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to all our students who
were recognized by the PTA Council in the Reflections Contest ~
winners
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Deerpark 2008 Thanksgiving Food Drive - Thanks to the
generosity of our community, more than 35 boxes of food and $500 to
purchase turkeys were collected.
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Deerpark's Ms. Kate Ikard, 8th Grade LA teacher,
is now a National Board Certified Teacher.
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Congratulations to Mrs.Tiffany Asha, Art teacher and Fine
Arts department chair whose research proposal: “Technology Applications
for the Secondary Classroom” was accepted for the National Art Education
Association Convention happening April 2009 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Perseverance
Holding to a course of action despite obstacles
• Stay positive
• Set goals
• Learn from mistakes
Respect
To show consideration, appreciation, and acceptance
• Respect yourself
• Respect others
• Demonstrate appropriate language and behavior
Integrity
Adherence to an agreed upon code of behavior
• Be responsible
• Do your own work
• Be trustworthy and trust others
Discipline
Managing ones self to achieve goals and meet
expectations
• Strive for consistency
• Attend class daily; be on time
• Meet deadlines; do your homework
Excellence
Being of finest or highest quality
• Do your personal best
• Exceed minimum expectations
• Inspire excellence in others