December Calendar


L. J . Christen Middle School Parental Survey
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PALS Meeting for LISD


Early Release December 19th

**Interim Superintendent Mr. Guillermo Pro**
Thank you for visiting our students here at CMS during Career Day and for providing pizzas. We truly appreciate your support and the time you spent inspiring our students!
Thank you for visiting our students here at CMS during Career Day and for providing pizzas. We truly appreciate your support and the time you spent inspiring our students!

Congratulations to Mariachi Los Tigrillos de Oro on the results from the Mariachi Region 14 tryouts. 24 Students are part of the 2024-2025 Region Mariachi and 4 Alternates. Four Christen Middle students won first chair in their instruments. Congratulations to our mariachi program.
GO CUBS!
Violins
Kassandra Rodríguez 8th
Maximiliano Gutiérrez 10th
María Camarillo 12th
Azul Hernández 13th
Santos Rodríguez 14th
Indy García 15th
Bryana Hernández 16th
Chelssy Ortegon 17th
Trumpet
Rafael Vazquez 5th
Fernanda Patiño 8th
Harp
Aidan González 1st
Destiny Martínez 2nd
Guitarron
Sasha Soliz 1st
Jennifer Vega 2nd
Ernesto González 3rd
Vihuela
David Rodríguez 2nd
Zoey González 4th
Guitarra de Golpe
Kaleg González 1st
Isaac Mendiola 2nd
Guitar
Valeria Gracia 1st
Ramón Patiño 2nd
Male Vocals
Antonio Guzmán 3rd
Female Vocals
Mikayla Villarreal 2nd
Ashley Melchor 4th
Altérnates
Emerald González vihuela
Brandy Esparza Guitarron
Dulce de la Rosa Violín
Kaylan Salazar Guitar
GO CUBS!
Violins
Kassandra Rodríguez 8th
Maximiliano Gutiérrez 10th
María Camarillo 12th
Azul Hernández 13th
Santos Rodríguez 14th
Indy García 15th
Bryana Hernández 16th
Chelssy Ortegon 17th
Trumpet
Rafael Vazquez 5th
Fernanda Patiño 8th
Harp
Aidan González 1st
Destiny Martínez 2nd
Guitarron
Sasha Soliz 1st
Jennifer Vega 2nd
Ernesto González 3rd
Vihuela
David Rodríguez 2nd
Zoey González 4th
Guitarra de Golpe
Kaleg González 1st
Isaac Mendiola 2nd
Guitar
Valeria Gracia 1st
Ramón Patiño 2nd
Male Vocals
Antonio Guzmán 3rd
Female Vocals
Mikayla Villarreal 2nd
Ashley Melchor 4th
Altérnates
Emerald González vihuela
Brandy Esparza Guitarron
Dulce de la Rosa Violín
Kaylan Salazar Guitar



CONGRATULATIONS to 8th grade CUB BAND student JOAQUIN LOPEZ! Joaquin competed yesterday, Saturday December 6th, at the TMEA HIGH SCHOOL ALL REGION BAND COMPETITION. The competition took place at Alice High School in Alice, TX. He competed against the top 23 trombone players from all the high schools from Laredo, Victoria, Corpus Christi and surrounding areas. Joaquin placed 4th overall and earned a spot in the TMEA HIGH SCHOOL HONORS BAND and will be participating in the Concert and Clinic. The concert and Clinic will be taking place in Victoria, Texas on Friday and Saturday December 12th and 13th. CONGRATS JACK!!!

Mikayla Villarreal represented Christen Middle School at the 31st Mariachi Extravaganza National Vocal Competition at the Lila Cockrell Theater in San Antonio Texas. Mikayla did an amazing performance and showed Christen CUB Pride. She was judged by the famous Jonathan Palomar and Steve Carrillo. We are proud of her accomplishment.
GO CUBS!
GO CUBS!




Tiger Cluster Christmas Concert!! Join us!

Join us in the festivities!!

Mariachi Los Tigrillos De Oro performed at the LISD Civic Jamaica at the LPAC. JV and Varsity shared their talents on stage and represented their Christen Middle School Pride.


Congratulations to Christen Middle School's Valentin Navarro for being named LISD November Student of the Month. The LISD Student of the Month is sponsored by Laredo Federal Credit Union, Chick-Fil-A Marketplace on Bob Bullock, and Laredo Orthodontics.

Thanksgiving Schedule

Happy National Parental Involvement Day! 💙 Today, we thank our amazing volunteers for supporting Ms. Mata and our beautiful campus. Parent volunteers make a powerful impact—your time, love, and dedication help our students and programs thrive. 🙌💛
¡Feliz Día Nacional de la Participación de los Padres! 💙 Gracias a nuestros increíbles voluntarios por apoyar a Ms. Mata y a nuestro hermoso campus. Su ayuda crea un gran impacto y hace que nuestros estudiantes y programas sigan creciendo. 🙌💛
¡Feliz Día Nacional de la Participación de los Padres! 💙 Gracias a nuestros increíbles voluntarios por apoyar a Ms. Mata y a nuestro hermoso campus. Su ayuda crea un gran impacto y hace que nuestros estudiantes y programas sigan creciendo. 🙌💛

🎓 Applications are OPEN for LISD Specialty Schools! Give your child a head start toward college and career success through one of Laredo ISD’s Specialty Schools.
From STEM and health sciences to business and fine arts, there’s a program designed to help every student thrive!
📅 Apply by December 17 at 11:59 p.m.
Scan the QR code or visit www.laredoisd.org.
From STEM and health sciences to business and fine arts, there’s a program designed to help every student thrive!
📅 Apply by December 17 at 11:59 p.m.
Scan the QR code or visit www.laredoisd.org.

Congratulations to the Boys & Girls Club of Laredo, 2025 flag football tournament, 6th A Silver Division Champions.
Join us for our 6th Grade Beginner Band Concert

"CONGRATULATIONS to 8th grade band student JOAQUIN LOPEZ! This past Saturday, November 15th, Joaquin participated in the HIGH-SCHOOL TMEA ALL DISTRICT BAND competition on trombone and placed 3RD CHAIR! Joaquin, as an 8th grader, competed against trombone players from all 7 high schools from Laredo and placed 3rd out of a total of 45 trombone players that competed. He will now be advancing to compete at the Region level against trombone players from all high schools from Laredo to Corpus Christi on Saturday December 6th. Congratulations and GOOD LUCK!!!
SHOUT-OUT to 8th grader Rene Benavides as well. Rene placed 18th out of a total of 37 Euphonium players at this competition.


L.J Christen is going back on the road! After a successful trip to Washington and New York City this past summer, we are doing it again!
This is the Final Meeting as spots are limited. Currently we have 8 spots left!
Join us for an informational meeting this Wednesday at 5:15 PM at the School Library.
Parents and students are welcome!
Let’s make memories that will last a lifetime! 💙🚌📸
This is the Final Meeting as spots are limited. Currently we have 8 spots left!
Join us for an informational meeting this Wednesday at 5:15 PM at the School Library.
Parents and students are welcome!
Let’s make memories that will last a lifetime! 💙🚌📸


Mariachi Los Tigrillos de Oro performed at the Outlets of Laredo celebrating the beginning of holiday season. Our mariachi students performed for an hour and represented Christen middle in the celebration.
GO CUBS!
GO CUBS!





