ROCKWALL,TX. (December 3, 2014) Fifth Graders brought the Colonial Era and America’s first Free Enterprise System to life for parents and community to tour. Students began the evening by singing songs on the town square then opened their shops for business as they talked about their trade in the first person. The students wore period […]
ROCKWALL, TX (December 3, 2014) During the month of November, Celia Hays 3rd grade students held a Help A Hero project. The students collected boxes of single drink mixes for Operation Stars & Stripes. The students collected 290 boxes of drink mixes for our soldiers. In the picture is Mrs. Liz Martin’s 3rd grade class. […]
GARLAND, TX. (December 2, 2014) Promoting science, engineering, technology and mathematics (STEM) education, Rowlett High School is the district’s first to implement a national Air Force Association-established program: CyberPatriot—The National Youth Cyber Education Program. A competition-fueled initiative, CyberPatriot features teams across the nation identifying network cyber security vulnerabilities through virtual images. Teams compete in six-hour […]
ROCKWALL, TX. (December 2, 2014) What is a circuit and how does it shape the world we live in? Students in David Liechty’s 5th Grade science classes at Springer Elementary recently completed a week-long study on practical applications of circuits using mini circuit boards (called MakeyMakeys) that connect via USB to classroom computers. Each day students […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Dec. 1, 2014) Meet Springer Elementary’s newest recruit – Junior Officer Fite! He was selected “Officer of the Day” with Officer Dee Brumit as a reward for being one of the “Top Ten Fundraisers” for Springer’s recent Rock-a-thon. Submitted by Jenny Kaup, M.Ed., SAGE Teacher, Springer Elementary. To share your good news and […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 24, 2014) Fourth graders at Springer Elementary culminated their studies on Texas regions and Native American tribes with a living museum on Friday, November 21. Sponsored through a grant from the RISD Education Foundation, students taught visitors about the political, cultural, and economic systems within different tribes, in addition to making models […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 24, 2014) First grade students at Springer Elementary parade around the school asking others to join them in saving the turkeys from a Thanksgiving feast! They encourage everyone to “eat more candy!” Have a Happy Thanksgiving! Submitted by Jenny Kaup, M.Ed., SAGE Teacher, Springer Elementary. To share your good news and events, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 21, 2014) First grade students at Dobbs Elementary recently performed a Thanksgiving Play portraying different animals to tell what they were thankful for. Students had opportunities to sing as well as tell stories in front of a live audience. Animals ranged from tigers all the way to owls and rabbits. Students have […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 20, 2014) Trevor Webb, a sixth grader at Nebbie Williams Elementary School, was recognized by the Rockwall Noon Rotary Club today as a Rotary Student of Honor. He was presented the award during a luncheon program at Rotary Hall. Nebbie principal Lisa Gielow spoke about Trevor’s long legacy of accomplishments, his service […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Nov. 19, 2014) Grace Hartman Elementary students recently participated in a challenge hosted by Rockwall Breakfast Rotary Club by donating dollar bills for the purchase of winter coats for local people in need. Pictured are Principal Becky Reidling, Assistant Principal Jane Bruning, and Counselor Melissa Shaw with Mrs. Baldwin and Mrs. Bell’s 4th […]