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STUDENTS AT BUKHAIR ELEMENTARY TURN 100 DAYS SMARTER |
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Bukhair Elementary students celebrate their 100th day of classes. |
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As Bukhair second-graders explain: "Today we celebrated the 100th day of school. The second grade teachers were hard at work making this day one to remember."
"We counted to 100 objects by 2’s, 5's, 10's, 20's, and 25's. We also read the book The Hungry Ants. We included our Take 9 (daily exercise), and counted in sets of 10."
"Celebrating the 100th day of school has never been so much fun. We look forward to counting down to the last day of school!" >Top |
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PRESTONWOOD ELEMENTARY COLLECTS BOOKS FOR BELIZE |
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CHANNEL 8 METEOROLIGIST VISITS SKYVIEW ELEMENTARY |
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OUTSTANDING HISPANIC AP STUDENTS AT PHS |
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J.J. Pearce High School 11th graders Gabriela Rodriguez, Jesus Jimenez, Celso Arellano and Cedric Villalobos were selected as outstanding Hispanic AP students and asked to participate in a districtwide parent education meeting.
The RISD parent education meeting was conducted by Tracey Hurst, Director of Secondary Advanced Academic Studies, for Hispanic parents on the benefits of advanced placement classes.
Three of the students are also members of the AVID program, "Advancement via Individual Determination", a college preparatory elective offered at Pearce High School. >Top |
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Pictured are the four Pearce High School students who were selected as outstanding Hispanic AP students. |
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2008 SPELLING BEE WINNERS |
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Pictured are the four RISD Area Spelling Bee winners. |
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Congratulations to the four RISD Area Spelling Bee winners for 2008. They will now head to the Dallas County competition in late February and possibly on to regionals in March.
Winners include RHS area spelling bee winner Rob Oakley from Spring Creek Elementary, whose last word spelled was 'imitate;' LHHS area winner Emily White from Moss Haven Elementary, whose last word spelled was 'tournament;' BHS area winner Jason Rodriguez from Springridge Elementary, whose last word spelled was 'tournament;' and PHS area winner Sara Drolet from Canyon Creek Elementary, whose last word spelled was 'tournament.'
Congratulations to the winners and good luck in the County competition! >Top |
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APOLLO JUNIOR HIGH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA |
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The Apollo Junior High Symphony Orchestra has been invited to play at the Texas Music Educators Association Conference on Feb. 15. This is a huge honor for the choir and the school. >Top |
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BERKNER HIGH SCHOOL BLOOD DRIVE |
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Lake Highlands High, National Signing Day 2007. From left to right are: Geoff Dunham, football, Yale; Zach Atkins, football, Sewanee The University of the South; Quintin Shaw, football, University of Mary; John Shorter, football, UNT; Jessica Loyd, soccer, Baylor University; Alonzo Wilson, football, University of Mary; D. J. Monroe, football, Northeastern Oklahoma A&M; Hunter Fugate, soccer, Radford University; Alex Decosta, soccer, University of Denver; and C. H. Farmer, soccer, Xavier University. |
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Berkner High School, National Signing Day 2007. Students included: Melissa Henderson, Soccer, Notre Dame; Caitlin Foerstner, Soccer, Texas Women’s University; Katelyn Cropp, Soccer, Central Oklahoma; Caitlin Reedy, Soccer, St Edwards University; Josh Johnson, Football, Northwestern State; Nick Thomas, Football, Southwestern Oklahoma State University; Steven Pankey, Football, Midwestern State University; Stevie Trust, Football, Tarleton State University; Matt Carr, Football, Southwestern OK State University; Jock Payten, Football, Fordham University; Andy Okonkwo, Football, Fordham University; Jeremy Green, Football, Austin College; Tristen Eames, Football, Austin College. |
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TRANSITION SERVICES LUNCHEON |
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RISD's Transition Services Program will be holding their 18th Annual Business Luncheon on February 13 at 11:30 a.m. at Canyon Creek Country Club. This event recognizes the area businesses that employ Transition Students, highlights opportunities for potential employers, and is open to any area employer interested in attending.
The Transition Services Program:
- Assesses and teaches vocational skills in the community leading to part or full time employment for students with disabilities.
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Utilizes strategies of the Americans with Disability Act to help students become employed and train employers and co-workers to ensure the success of students.
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Promotes volunteering and coordinates volunteer opportunities for the students as a means to develop more diverse career awareness.
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If your business would like to attend the luncheon or receive more information about the Transition Program, please contact Susan Wilder at 469-593-7440. >Top
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"F TROOP" VISITS AUDELIA CREEK ELEMENTARY |
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Congratulations to J.J. Pearce High School's Academic Decathlon team who won the Regional Competition, Jan. 19 at Rockwall High School. The team includes Parker Staats, Abigail Zapote, Michael Mohkamkar, Justin Neel, James Anderson, Ian Campbell, Shelby Walker, Samar Damghani and Isabella Westlauer, with Dr. Carol Whatley and Carol Hewitt as coaches. The team won 50 individual medals and three team medals.
The PHS team won a first place in Super Quiz Team, Super Quiz Relay and first Place overall. They advance to the State Competition in San Antonio, Feb. 27-March 2.
Congratulations to Berkner High School who has also advanced to the state competition for Academic Decathlon. Team members include Justin Jimenez, Robert Deel, Bill Mikesell, Abir Liben, Noura Liben, Amit Goyal, Monica Tong, Rebecca York and Robert McCarthy, with Tanya Gregson and Dean Webb as coaches.
The team came in second for Super Quiz Relay. The BHS team will compete at Plano East High School on February 29-March 2.
The Lake Highlands High School team came home with three medals: Henry Shytles, third in Essay; Chris Byrd, first in Speech; and Marta Alemu, third in Interview.
The Richardson High School team earned one medal: Micah Dianmond took third in Interview. >Top |
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LAKE HIGHLANDS HIGH SCHOOL'S ESPREE SET TO PERFORM |
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LHHS's pop music ensemble group will perform on Feb. 29 and March 1 at Lake Highlands High School. |
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Mark your calendars, as Lake Highlands High School's Espree will be performing on Feb. 29 and March 1 at Lake Highlands High School at 7:30 p.m. General admission tickets are $9 each, reserved seating is available. For more information please call (214) 340-4541.
Click here to view the poster.
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TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE MOON |
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On February 20, 2008, there will be a total eclipse of the moon. RISD Planetarium Director Dr. Jim McConnell will be opening the Planetarium in the evening for anyone interested in dropping by to look through one of the telescopes he will have set up in the circular drive. He will also have a live feed from NASA showing on the large screen in the classroom. The partial eclipse will begin around 7:40 p.m. and the total eclipse will begin at 09:01 pm and end at 9:51pm. This is a wonderful opportunity for teachers and family alike.
The RISD Planetarium is located at 9465 Whitehurst Drive in Dallas, adjacent to Skyview Elementary. >Top
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26TH ANNUAL RISD COUNCIL OF PTAs USED BOOK FAIR |
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Don't miss this great opportunity to pick up some "new to you" books while supporting a great cause.
February 7-9, 2008 - 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
February 10, 2008 -
Noon to 6 p.m.
Valley View Center
Proceeds benefit the RISD Council of PTAs.
Click here to download the flyer. >Top |
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SCHOOL TIMES NOW! ARCHIVE |
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Did you miss an issue of School Times Now!? Click here to view the archives. >Top |
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