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Richland Named $10,000 Pogue Flame Award Winner |
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Richland Elementary has been named the winner of the 2012 Pogue Construction Flame Award, which includes $10,000 for campus use. The school learned of the award at a surprise presentation last week.
Pogue Construction's Donovan Franko, RISD Superintendent Dr. Kay Waggoner, RISD Excellence in Education Foundation President & CEO Elizabeth Hart and Foundation Board Member Gail Hefton made the surprise visit to Richland Principal Gregory Gaston.
The Pogue Construction Flame Award is administered through the RISD Excellence in Education Foundation and is awarded to an elementary school that demonstrates the following criteria:
- Has earned a TEA Exemplary rating
- Superior integration of technology
- A nurturing learning environment and engaged student body
- High percentage of student success and achievement
Richland was selected after a comprehensive application and evaluation process administered by the RISD Excellence in Education Foundation. They can spend the $10,000 award on resources to support the school and students.
Every RISD school was eligible to submit an application.
Thanks to Pogue Construction for sponsoring the award, and congratulations to Richland Elementary students and staff! >Top |
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Pearce rallies around senior with Down syndrome |
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Pearce High School senior Davis Hartley had about as good a homecoming as it gets.
Not only was he nominated homecoming king, but he won. And he even got some time on the field in the football game against Highland Park, sacking the quarterback on the opening play.
Pretty special for an 18-year-old with Down syndrome.
His mom, Cindy Hartley, said it was an exciting weekend not only for Davis but for his entire family.
"It's meant so much to us for him to be included," she said.
Pearce football coach Randy Robertson said he and his players had wanted to get Davis onto the field at some point in the season, and the homecoming game seemed like the right time. So he worked with Highland Park coach Randy Allen to set up the play.
Robertson said the Mustangs have learned quite a bit from playing with Davis for the past three years.
"It's not just about football," he said. "They've learned about the joy for life, and Davis has that."
Allen said the Highland Park players eagerly embraced the chance to get Davis onto the field. He had no doubt that working Davis into the opening play of the game would be a good experience for all.
"It would be a great memory for Davis, and it would do our players some good," Allen said. "Our student body as a whole is very kind and compassionate to students like Davis. When I told the team about it, they understood."
For more about this story, watch the video of Davis playing in the Oct. 14 football game by click the photo above. You can also view a Dallas Morning News story about Davis here (subscription required). >Top |
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The October 18 edition of RISD's Board Brief is available online. Board Brief is an RISD electronic communication typically available the day after Regular RISD Board meetings or Study Sessions. Board Brief includes highlights of selected action and information agenda items.
Click here to download. (PDF) >Top |
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Community leaders get inside look at RISD with Principal for a Day |
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Parents and business leaders got a first-hand look at the daily life of an RISD principal Oct. 14, part of the district's Inside RISD program.
RISD "Insiders" visited classrooms, made morning announcements, sat in on staff meetings and spoke with students as they continued to learn about the inner workings of RISD.
At Berkner High School's STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Academy, Oncor Electric Delivery area director Barry Young followed Principal Elizabeth Swaner as she made her morning walk through the school within a school.
"It's amazing that they're teaching the children skills they're going to be carrying on to their business careers," said Young, who is also a member of the RISD's Excellence in Education Foundation board.
Eighteen participants shadowed principals at 13 schools throughout the district, including at Berkner STEM Academy. |
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"This is another way to make the Inside RISD experience more in-depth," said Celina Cardenas, RISD community relations coordinator.
Inside RISD was launched in 2006 to give parents, business leaders and other members of the community a behind-the-scenes look at how the district operates and to form ongoing partnerships between RISD and individuals, organizations and businesses in the community. Monthly sessions focus on curriculum, governance and finance, accountability, student engagement and a variety of other "behind-the-scenes" areas.
Each year, principals nominate emerging leaders from within their school communities to participate in the program. This was the first time the program included the Principal for a Day event. For more about Inside RISD, please click here. >Top |
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Apollo Panther 8th grade football team goes PINK! |
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MHE invites Dads To School |
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Proclamation Presented to LHHS DECA |
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Eagle volleyball - Oct. 21 & 25 |
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Eagle Volleyball Junior High Night - Oct. 21
Come out to the annual Junior High Night. West and Westwood volleyball players get in free by wearing their team jersey. Click here to download the flyer. (PDF)
Eagle Volleyball Senior Night - Oct .25
Come out and support Eagle Volleyball for the final home match of the season, and as we honor our eight seniors: Farrin Bell, Shelby Ellis, Nina McGouldrick, Catherine Miller, Hannah Moss, Smith Reissig, Natalie Schiller, and Anna Wilson.
Match time is 7:00 p.m., there will be a ceremony before the match. Click here to download the flyer. (PDF) >Top |
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Marathon Kids Kick off Celebration - Oct. 22 |
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 Marathon Kids Kick Off Celebration - Sat., Oct 22 - 10 a.m. sharp! (finished by 11:15 a.m.)
DISD Loos Stadium
3815 Spring Valley Rd, Addison, TX
www.MarathonKids.org
On Saturday morning, Oct 22, thousands of Dallas area K-5th grade children, teachers and parents gather at Loos Stadium to celebrate incrementally starting a full marathon.
In addition to running/walking 26.2 miles in ¼- ½ mile increments over six months, families are also challenged to eat 5-a-day fruits and veggies, tracking their healthy eating by coloring in their Dallas Marathon Kids Running and Food Log. They will have a Final Mile Medal Celebration in the spring to reward them for completing the 26.2 miles. In late spring, the children are also awarded their Marathon Kids Finisher Shirts at their school assemblies.
Student organizations needing volunteer hours are encouraged to contact:
Terry Wade NRE Physical Education
Terry@marathonkids.org
469-593-6225 >Top |
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Pacesetters Add Community Outreach to Annual Bazaar - Oct. 29 & 30 |
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The award-winning Pacesetter drill team of J.J. Pearce High School recently announced it will help Network of Community Ministries at the Pacesetter Holiday Bazaar, Oct. 29 and 30. The annual fundraiser for the team each year attracts numerous artisans (this year the list numbers more than 200) and a large, loyal following of shoppers. For the first time, the bazaar will include collection boxes for non-perishable foods and toiletries to be donated to Network. "This event has always been free to the public," says 2011 Bazaar Chairwoman Alice Doman, "yet people are always willing to pay, so we thought, 'why not take donations for a community organization?' In these tough economic times, Network needs help more than ever."
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| The 32nd annual Bazaar will take place at the school from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday the 29th and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday the 30th. In addition to jewelry and clothing items, there will be unique home décor items, baked goods, and a prize drawing with over 100 gift certificates. Several Richardson-area restaurants have donated food to the Bazaar Café, in which visitors may rest and eat delicious food, with proceeds benefiting the Pacesetter Booster Club. The holiday bazaar is the Pacesetters' main fundraiser, helping to defray numerous costs including uniforms, supplies, competition expenses, and the annual spring show. For more information, contact Alice Doman at 214-335-8610. >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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