Garner UIL Bring It On!

What is UIL? University Interscholastic League Academic Competitions 8 subject areas Compete for ribbons, medals, trophies Garner Pride

Who may join & how? ANY 6th, 7th, or 8th grader Must be in good academic standing – “No pass, no play” Sign up with Mrs. Ferree Room 806 Must attend practice sessions Passes for morning practice

Middle School Academics Calculator Skills Number Sense Math Science

Academics Continued Maps/Charts/ Graphs Social Studies/History Spelling Dictionary Skills

General Math Open to all grade levels 50 Multiple Choice Questions Mrs. Ferree Friday, 7:30-8:00 A.M, rm. 806 Open to all grade levels 50 Multiple Choice Questions 6th, 7th, & 8th same test Scratch paper OK Skips don’t count

Number Sense Open to all grade levels 10 Minutes All mental math Mrs. McDonald Wednesday 3:35-4:15 pm, rm. 502 Open to all grade levels 10 Minutes All mental math Must attend coaching sessions to learn “tricks” Hand Graded

Calculator – Mr. Valdez & Mrs.Hughes Friday 3:35-5:00 PM, Room 801 Open to all grade levels 80 Questions Use of a HP 33S scientific function calculator is taught Hand Graded Wednesday 7:30-8:00 AM Rm 502

Maps, Charts, & Graphs –Mr. Kline Thursday 3:35-4:15 pm, room 802 Open to all grade levels 70 Questions Use Atlas and ruler to assist you Skills taught during practice Skips don’t count Hand Graded (District Meets) Scantron Graded (TMSCA Meets) Thursday 3:35-4:15 PM Rm 802

Social Studies/History – Mr. Clark Thursday 7:30-8:00, room 504 Open to all grade levels 50 Multiple Choice Questions 6, 7, & 8 same test Skips don’t count Scantron Graded NEISD is Social Studies, TMSCA is History Thursday 7:30-8:00 AM Rm 504

Science - Mrs. Tavera Tuesday 3:35-4:15 PM, rm. 1107 50 Multiple Choice Questions Skips don’t count 6th Grade – General Science 7th Grade – Science I 8th Grade – Science II Science Concepts are reviewed during practices

Spelling-Mrs. Markey Monday 7:35-8:05, Room 705 2 Spelling Lists-one for 6th and one for 7/8 Test will have 50 words and 20 “tie breaker” words Handwriting is important Hand Graded Test

Dictionary Skills - Mrs. Willcox Monday 3:35-4:15, Room 505 Open to all grade levels Multiple Choice Format 35-50 questions Skips don’t count Use your dictionary to aid you Scantron Grading

Practice Sessions Schedule posted in UIL Display Case Be sure to sign in!! Learn the rules for the test Get the “insider info” on the best ways to improve your score Take practice tests Keep a folder of practice materials Rides must be on time for PM practices Relaxed and have fun!

Competitions Meets are on Saturdays You may compete in multiple subjects Only compete against your grade level Allowed to come & compete for individual subjects if needed 2 Types-NEISD & TMSCA

Competitions NEISD Meets Compete against the other NEISD middle schools No cost to Team Limited to 25 students per subject October 19th (Bush MS) November 16th (Garner MS) *February 1st District Meet (Lopez MS) * must qualify

Competitions TMSCA Meets Compete against schools across South Texas Cost to Team- $3.50 per event, per student Paid by UIL Fund Raiser Account January 18th (Medina Valley MS) February 22rd (Eisenhower MS) March 1st (Bush MS) March 8th (Tejeda MS)

Competition Sign Up Listen to coaches & announcements for info Check the UIL Display Case Parents check email Sign up sheets are inside Mrs. Ferree’s room- 806 Deadlines are FIRM!!

Questions/Need info? Check the UIL Display Case Check the Sign-Up list (outside rm 806) See your Event Coach or Mrs. Ferree Parents check email

Thank You Ms Danielle Smith (Bush MS) for sharing your UIL Power Point Template