Family event benefits Wylie Christian Care Center, St. Anthony’s (Wylie) September 14, 2012 – Families from all over North Dallas can enjoy a fun-filled Saturday at St. Anthony’s Little White Church Fall Festival on October 6, 2012. The Festival’s main attractions are the Cars 4 Cans car show, 5K, and 1 Mile Fun Run. Enjoy food, […]
(Garland ISD) September 20, 2012 – Students and staff at Garland ISD’s Kimberlin Academy for Excellence are in training to become one of the healthiest schools in North Texas. They were chosen this year to participate in the Healthy Zone School Recognition Program. Developed by the Cooper Institute, in partnership with the United Way of […]
(Garland ISD) September 20, 2012 – Just as society is ever-changing, so are public school classrooms. Garland ISD recognizes that students today learn differently than those in the past, and that each student has an individual learning style. For this reason, GISD teachers are always looking for engaging ways to educate their classes. Often incorporating […]
(Garland ISD) September 16, 2012 – What happens when a student requires serious medical attention at school? According to Texas law, Garland ISD is not responsible for any expenses incurred as the result of bodily injury or property damage while on campus. “Broken limbs, cuts, and various sicknesses are the most common occurrences,” said GISD […]
(Garland ISD) September 16, 2012 – The Garland ISD Council of PTAs kicked off the 2012-13 school year with its first meeting on September 5. Mayors Ron Jones of Garland and Todd Gottel of Rowlett, along with Mayor Pro Tem of Sachse Jared Patterson, were all in attendance. The city leaders each read proclamations declaring […]
Dear Sassy, Does my dog dream when he sleeps? Signed, Dreamer Dear Dreamer, Most dog owners have watched their beloved dog’s feet twitch or make running motions in their sleep. My dad used to say our dog was “chasing rabbits” in his sleep. Some dogs (uh hum..Sassy) also appear to talk in their sleep with […]
(Wylie) September 1, 2012 – Join Wylie Fire Rescue as they work to support the families of fallen firefighters. Now in its ninth year, the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Golf Tournament has grown to include over 35 regional golf tournaments held across the country, including Wylie, on behalf of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. In 2011, tournaments raised […]
August 30, 2012 – The 2nd Annual Putting for Paws Golf Tournament benefiting the rescued animals of In-Sync Exotics will be Monday, September 17, 2012 at Old American Golf Club. The goal is to raise enough money to feed the exotic cats for six months. The cost is $135 per golfer until September 1, which […]
(Garland ISD) August 21, 2012 – Believing that proper nutrition plays an important role in education, Garland ISD will offer free and reduced-price meals to eligible students during the 2012-13 school year. The district participates in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, which provide federal funding to cover the cost of discounted meals […]
(Garland ISD) August 21, 2012 – Type www.garlandisd.net into an internet browser, and you may be surprised by what you see. The Garland Independent School District launched a redesigned website in advance of the 2012-13 school year. An innovator in education, Garland ISD first entered the World Wide Web in 1997. Since then, the district has […]