(Garland) August 21, 2012- School buildings are once again fully staffed as Garland ISD prepares for the first day of classes on August 27. The district welcomed close to 400 new campus professionals at an orientation August 15, where they were treated to breakfast before receiving instruction about GISD. Employees were also introduced to district […]
(Garland ISD) August 21, 2012 – After leading Garland ISD through one of the most dynamic periods in its history, Curtis Culwell is retiring. Culwell, who has served as GISD superintendent since 1999, announced his retirement—effective in December—at Tuesday night’s school board work session in the Harris Hill Administration Building. Culwell, one of the most respected […]
(Rockwall ISD) August 20, 2012 – Nearly 2,000 employees attended the annual Rockwall Independent School District Convocation on Monday, August 20. New and returning teachers, administrators and employees were joined by the RISD Board of Trustees and numerous business and community leaders to kick-off a new school year. Superintendent Jeff Bailey returned as the keynote […]
Teacher, student discount through Aug 31 (Rowlett) August 15, 2012 – The start of another school year is just around the corner. Fortunately, so is PrinterSmart, a family-owned and operated business now offering students and teachers an extra 20% savings on all school supplies – including ink and toner, printing and copy services, labels and paper. With more than […]
Summer nights right before the news there was a public service announcement: It’s 10 o’clock, do you know where your children are? What I’d like to hear today is this: Do you know who your children are? When parents or grandparents contact me asking for advice about how to handle a child who is being […]
August 14, 2012 – Establishing routines with our children is an effective and powerful way to set boundaries. Setting limits helps our children feel safe, and allows them the freedom to focus on skill building and learning. Our routines, though, may have unintended consequences. If we spend the morning reminding, organizing and coercing our children […]
FUMC Royse City provides nurturing environment, fully developed curriculum for preschoolers (Royse City) August 9, 2012 – The Royse City Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of the new playground at Shepherds Place Preschool. First United Methodist Church Royse City offers high quality, Christian preschool for children ages 2 […]
(Rockwall) August 8, 2012 – Enrollment for the 2012-13 school year is underway at Ark Preschool at First United Methodist Church Rockwall. Meet the Teacher Night is Monday, August 13. Ark Preschool just completed Ark Adventure Days , which included a visit from Crazy Scientist Susan conducting Arctic Experiments and giving hands-on instruction. Children also […]
Tuition-based enrollment for students outside the district begins this fall (Rockwall ISD) August 8, 2012 – Beginning this fall, Rockwall ISD will welcome a limited number of students from outside of its current boundary lines through its first ever Tuition-Based Enrollment Program. The new program allows students to apply for enrollment regardless of their home […]
(Rockwall ISD) August 8, 2012 – Rockwall ISD just announced its policy for providing free and reduced-price meals for students served under National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. Household size and income criteria will be used to determine eligibility for free and reduced-price benefits. Students from households whose income is at or below […]