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Weather Notifications reminder
In the event of school closure due to inclement weather, RISD.org will display a red message at the top of the page. If classes are to continue as scheduled, a green message will be displayed.
The safety of our students and staff is a priority if bad weather is predicted. Several RISD departments (transportation, facilities, grounds) stand ready to assess the condition of the roads and school facilities should ice and/or snow make travel hazardous.

Based on their assessment of the road conditions, and consultation with surrounding districts, RISD’s Superintendent will determine if schools in Richardson ISD will be delayed or closed for the safety of students and staff.

In the event of inclement weather that may require classes to be delayed or cancelled, parents and employees will be notified by telephone message of any decision by 6:30 a.m.

In addition, patrons can call the district's inclement weather line at 469-593-SNOW (7669), check the RISD homepage at www.risd.org, sign up to receive RISD's Twitter updates, or monitor major local media outlets.

Since the implementation of the Blackboard Connect mass telephone notification system, campus phone trees for poor weather are no longer necessary, as all employees and parents will receive a call simultaneously with closure news.

This is another great reason for parents to ensure their child's campus has accurate contact information. >Top
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Toys for Tots
The U.S. Marines carried out a special mission before the winter break, as a helicopter made stops at selected North Texas campuses to benefit Toys For Tots. The final stop was Richardson North Junior High where students and staff held a toy drive to benefit the worthy cause. Marine General William Gossell spoke to students about their generous donations and the families they were helping. North was chosen for the stop because two students, Zoe Luptowski and Sam Long, had previously donated their own birthday gifts to Toys For Tots when they were students at Prairie Creek Elementary, and the Marines wanted to honor them for their gesture.

Thank you to North students and staff, the United States Marine Corps and Bell Helicopter for making the holiday season brighter for north Texas families in need. >Top
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Bowie student wins 2009 AT&T cotton bowl Art contest
Recently, Bowie Elementary student Emily Halligan won first place in the AT&T Cotton Bowl Art Contest. The contest is open to all North Texas students in first through sixth grade. A total of 18 young artists were selected from over 2,000 entries comprising three age categories (1st & 2nd, 3rd & 4th and 5th & 6th grade) from the North Texas area.

The AT&T art contest is a community-based event created to promote goodwill throughout the North Texas area. All artwork entries are laminated and given out in area hotels and restaurants as a way to welcome visitors to the city for the Cotton Bowl.

As a first place winner, Emily received tickets to the Cotton Bowl game, a Cotton Bowl gift package and presented her drawing to one of the head coaches at the Big Play Luncheon on last week. >Top
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JJ Pearce Holiday Gift and Food Drive for Bukhair Elementary
Before the break, the JJ Pearce Student Council collected food, clothing, and toys for more than 100 students from Bukhair Elementary. The Student Council, with the aid of sponsor Rebecca Keeton, solicited donations from Pearce students and faculty who adopted Bukhair Elementary students and shopped for items on their wish lists. Officers from the Student Council then volunteered on a Saturday morning to distribute the gifts to smiling Bukhair families who greatly appreciate this annual event. >Top
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LHJH Beta Club's annual toys for toddlers event
The Lake Highlands Junior High Beta Club held their annual Toys for Toddlers event on December 10th. Beta Club students collected gifts of games, dolls, and other toys that were then donated to Dobie Primary. In all, approximately 50 individual gifts were presented to Dobie. Beta Club sponsors include Keldrick Robinson, Shameka Brackens and Karen House. >Top
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Upcoming theatre productions
Pearce High School Theatre Presents - ‘Lyn ‘Zed’ Shaw’s Silver Stage:  A Tribute to 25 Years of Theatre Magic!’ in the Pearce High School auditorium, 7:30 p.m. - www.pearcetheater.com/

Lake Highlands High School Theatre Presents - “Complete Works of William Shakespeare” - January 21-23 - www.lhhstheatre.org/

Richardson High School Theatre Presents - “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” - January 28-31 & February 4-6 - www.rhstheatre.org/

Berkner High School Theatre Presents - “The Sound of Music” - February 4-6

Pearce High School Theatre Presents - “Fiddler on the Roof” - February 18-21 & 25-28 - www.pearcetheater.com/
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Liberty Junior High Beta Club Food Drive
The Liberty Junior High Beta Club recently sponsored the 3rd Annual Beta Club Food Drive, a school-wide food drive to benefit LJH students and families through Communities in Schools. The total donation count was 1,665 cans of food and $325 in cash. This provided 30 families with backpacks of food for Thanksgiving and another 25 families financial help over the Winter Break through Communities in Schools. All remaining food was donated to the local food bank. Contributions this year doubled from last year's effort and helped twice as many families. Four classes earned special parties by donating the most food: Mr. Challenger, Mr. Lowman, Ms. Allison and Mr. Flynn. Liberty is proud of the efforts of all students who gave from the heart (and their pantry) to help out others during the holiday season. >Top
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Richardson High school Carousel of Roses
Richardson High School Carousel of Roses had a holiday gathering to donate toys for the Dobie Primary Holiday Toy Program. There are 80 girls in this organization, and it resulted in more than 200 toys for the program. These outstanding young ladies came together and helped others for a good cause. >Top
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RHS Track team fundraiser benefits Children
The Lady Eagles Track Team held their 3rd Annual Fall Classic Step Dance Competition before the break as a Fundraiser for their track team and as a local toy collection center for the holidays. Each member of the teams that participated in the show donated a gently used or new toy to the RHS Track Team as their entry fee into the competition. This year The Lady Eagles Track team chose to donate the toys collected to Dobie Primary's Holiday Toy Program. >Top
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Career/College Day in STEM
Pictured is Corey Kirkendoll from Cisco Systems
The Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Academy at Berkner High School was proud to present A Day of College Preparedness and STEM Career Explorations. Students were provided with opportunities to complete research on preparing for college and spoke with current college students regarding their collegiate experiences. They also met with BHS and STEM teachers who shared the experiences they had in STEM careers before becoming educators. Students also spoke to individuals working in STEM related careers. Guest speakers included employees from: Bell Helicopter/Textron, BOKA Powell Architecture, Raytheon Space and Air Borne Systems, Cisco Systems, Union Bank, Cano Petroleum, Barbknecht Law Firm, Dr. Crystal Hogan, DeVry University, Booz Allen Hamilton, Stream Water Company, Lewis Public Relations, and the United States Army and Air Force. >Top
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skyview girls club makeovers
The Skyview Girls Club received makeovers at the last meeting. They learned a valuable lesson about being beautiful inside and out! >Top
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Stults Road Elementary Behavior Bucks Party
At Stults Road Elementary, Ms. Bowling’s first grade students recently were rewarded with a Behavior Bucks party. They each paid 50 behavior bucks (earned through good behavior) to have a special lunch with their teacher. In addition to a nutritious lunch, students enjoyed donuts, personalized crowns, and special prizes. Kudos for good behavior! >Top
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PHS Pacesetters Dance Workshop - January 15
Future J.J. Pearce High School Pacesetters are invited for a morning of dance and fun as the Pacesetters conduct their annual Dance Workshop on Friday, January 15th (RISD student holiday) for Kindergarten through 8th grade students. The students will learn various dance routines, participate in arts and crafts activities and have fun with the Pacesetters during this half-day event. All the participants will also have an opportunity to perform their dance routine at the Pacesetter Revue on April 23-24 at the PHS Auditorium. To get more information or to register, please visit pearcepacesetters.com. >Top
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FINE ARTS
Theatre, Saturday, January 9
Pearce High School Theatre presents ‘Lyn ‘Zed’ Shaw’s Silver Stage:  A Tribute to 25 Years of Theatre Magic!’ in the Pearce High School auditorium, 7:30 p.m.

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
Basketball Friday, January 8
Berkner High School vs. Skyline High School at Berkner High School, 7:30 p.m.
Berkner High School girls vs. Skyline High School at Forester Fieldhouse, 7:30 p.m.
Lake Highlands High School vs. Richardson High School at Richardson High School, 7:30 p.m.
Lake Highlands High School girls vs. Richardson High School at Lake Highlands High School, 7:30 p.m.
Pearce High School vs. Greenville High School at Greenville High School, 7:30 p.m.

Wrestling, Friday-Saturday, January 8-9
Lake Highlands High School to Grapevine Duals at Grapevine High School.  January 8-9.  9:00 a.m.
Pearce High School to 1st Baptist Tournament at First Baptist.  January 9.  10:00 a.m.

Soccer, Thursday-Sunday, January 7-10
Berkner High School boys at Creekview Go-To-Goal Tournament  at R. E. Good Soccer Complex.  January 7, 8, 9, 10.  TBD
Berkner High School girls to MacArthur Soccer Showcase at Irving MacArthur.  January 8, 9.   TBD.
Lake Highlands High School boys to Jesuit Meinster Tournament.  January 7, 8, 9.   TBD.
Richardson High School boys to Jesuit Meinster Tournament.  January 7, 8, 9.   TBD.
Lake Highlands High School girls to Red Bull/Nolan Showcase Invitational.  January 7, 8, 9.   TBD.
Pearce High School girls to Red Bull/Nolan Showcase Invitational.  January 7, 8 TBD.

Swimming, Thursday, January 7
Pearce High School vs. Frisco Wakeland/Liberty at Frisco.  5:00 p.m./6:00 p.m. >Top
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