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	MARTIN LUTHER KING HOLIDAY

All RISD campuses and buildings will be closed Monday, Jan. 16 to honor the contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King. School will resume at regular times on Tuesday, Jan. 17.

			LHFC AVID CLASS WELCOMES VISITOR

		Congressman Jeb Hensarling from the 5th District of Texas spoke to the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) students at Lake Highlands Freshman Center in December. He spoke briefly about his personal determination to succeed and then allowed the students to ask questions. The students had done research at his congressional Web site and were knowledgeable about his position on the issues. They asked a variety of questions ranging from his personal quest for the congressional seat to his position on aid to Katrina victims. One component of the AVID curriculum is the utilization of guest speakers to broaden the knowledge of students about the variety of careers available to them upon graduation from college. >Top

RAMBLERS AND WRANGLERS DANCE OFF

			Get out your boots and ten-gallon hats, and come on over to Berkner High School, 1600 E. Spring Valley Rd., tomorrow for a hootin’ hollerin’ good time. The three western dance troupes in Texas, the Ramblers from Berkner High School, the Wranglers from Lake Highlands High School, and the Texas A&M University Aggie Wranglers will perform for your enjoyment on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2:30 p.m. Tickets are only $2 for this afternoon of stunt-offs, jitterbug competitions, spin-offs, and dancing. >Top

	FIRE!

Thursday’s six-alarm fire on Walnut near Audelia affected a number of RISD families. Donations can be made to the PTA Clothes Closet or to the American Red Cross. Thanks for your generosity. >Top

	WEATHER OR NOT

			Snow Make-Up Date – Remember in December when we had to call school off due to inclement and unsafe weather? Each year, two Snow Make-Up days are built into the school calendar. This year, the December date will be made up on Friday, March 10, the day before Spring Break. Attendance is required for all staff and students. >Top

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