(Wylie ISD – November 9, 2012) Congratulations to Burnett Junior High seventh grader Micah Clayton whose short story, “Seedless Grapes,” was selected for publication in the Third Short-Story Anthology, I Write: Short Stories by Kids for Kids. She is among 43 students selected by READ3Zero, a Texas based non-profit literacy foundation that coordinates the annual […]
Texas author H. J. Ralles recently spent a day at Dobbs Elementary. Ralles, writer of juvenile fiction novels, brought a wealth of creative techniques to the aspiring young writers at Dobbs. Pictured here with Mrs. Ralles are, from left, fourth graders Madelyn Pieratt, Emily Williams, Christopher Martinez, Andrew Sato, and Emma Parr. Submitted by Norma […]
October 17, 2012 – We all need to feel like we belong. And the most important place we need to feel like we belong is in our families. It is from our family relationships that we build relationships within our schools, our churches, our neighborhoods and our communities…and beyond. According to Rudolph Dreikurs and Alfred […]
“Good judgment comes from experience and experience comes from bad judgment,” read the sign in the gift shop. The sign reminded me of what I’ve learned about errors: since mistakes are at the forefront of learning, it is best if we can be friendly with error and welcome mistakes for the learning opportunities that they […]
(Rockwall) July 6, 2012 – Nationally acclaimed children’s musician and author Jim Gill will be in Rockwall for two days later this month as part of his national Family Room Tour. His visit will address two important aspects of childhood literacy – an entertaining concert and educational experience for families; and a workshop geared toward […]
June 15, 2012 – It’s going to be a knock out! The parade and grand opening festivities for the new White Rock Hills Branch Library takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 16, 2012, at 9150 Ferguson Road between Buckner and Lakeland. Come to the library to hear storytellers, see art demonstrations, […]
“You throw that ball and you’re grounded for a month.” “You talk back one more time and I’ll give your bicycle away.” “You don’t eat your peas, you won’t be able to have dessert.” The traps we can fall into as we work with children. In our efforts to have our children change their behavior, […]
(Dallas) June 3, 2012 – Blessings and Bling author, pastor and breast cancer survivor, Dr. Sheron C. Patterson, is partnering with the Lovers Lane United Methodist Church Foundation and the McCormick / Shipp Lectures to invite all DFW breast cancer survivors, their families and friends, to an afternoon of inspiration and hope called Bring Your Bling. This complimentary lecture […]
(Rockwall) May 8, 2012 – Rockwall author Missy Buchanan will sign copies of “My Story, My Song,” a book she wrote with Robin Roberts of Good Morning America about Robin’s 88-year-old mother, Lucimarian Roberts, from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday, May 14 in the Ebby Halliday Rockwall office, 2602 Ridge Road Drive (near Interstate 30 […]
Join Blue Ribbon News at Chic Fest, a shopping, dining and entertainment extravaganza designed to “celebrate the chic in you” – with fashions, jewelry, makeup, music, and more. Chic Fest will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 5 at The Harbor in Rockwall. Bring your girlfriends – or the whole family – to enjoy […]