色窝窝无码一区二区三区 is celebrating Hispanic Heritage this month, and today we highlight and welcome five visiting teachers from Spain.

Everything is new for visiting teachers from Spain

In 2004, Ruth Martin was a young teacher from Spain who thought a year teaching in Texas would be a neat cultural experience.

But 20 years later, she鈥檚 still here. In fact, Martin 鈥� now Dr. Ruth Martin 鈥� is a lead specialist in 色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 world languages department.

And on the exact day this summer that she arrived in Texas 20 years ago, Martin welcomed five new teachers from Spain to 色窝窝无码一区二区三区.

They are part of the same program that brought Martin to Texas two decades ago.

The , promoted by the Embassy of Spain in the United States in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Education, has brought more than 10,000 Spanish teachers to more than 30 states in the past 35 years to teach for one to three years.

Of course, Martin taught for more than three years and eventually dropped the 鈥渧isiting鈥� part of her title. Toward the end of her first year in Texas 鈥� she was teaching in Fort Worth ISD 鈥� she met someone and decided to stay one more year. That someone eventually became her husband, and Martin has never left Texas.

New adventures

Though Martin is personally familiar with the Visiting Teacher program, 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 is not. This is the first year the district has participated in the program. Finding enough bilingual teachers is a challenge for all districts, so 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 took this opportunity for the first time to hire five highly qualified and experienced bilingual teachers from Spain.

鈥淭hey鈥檙e the top candidates from Spain,鈥� Martin said. 鈥淥ne of our teachers has four master鈥檚 degrees.鈥�

They are also adventurous.

鈥淚 think that鈥檚 the European mentality 鈥� they just want to go explore the world, learn about other cultures and other instructional methods,鈥� Martin said.

That is definitely true of Rosario Pastor, a teacher from the region of听 with more than 20 years of experience. She is a pre-K teacher at Crow Leadership Academy this year.

鈥淚 am always interested in trying new things in order to improve my teaching practice,鈥� Pastor said. 鈥淚 have worked in cooperation with other schools from Spain and Europe, and I needed something different for a while. I have many friends that had worked in Texas and told me about the experience. So, I decided to give it a try.鈥澨�

Mireia Vila Huguet decided to give it a try, too. She is originally from a small city called Manresa in but had experienced living abroad before 鈥� in London 鈥� and was eager to do it again. Now she is teaching kindergarten at Goodman Elementary.

鈥淪ince I was at university, I have always been interested in traveling, knowing different cultures and keep learning and growing personally and professionally by seeing different educative systems and by living experiences abroad.鈥�

Those are exactly the kinds of experiences these five teachers are getting. But as exciting as the adventure is, there is also a huge transition and culture shock.

Starting from scratch

鈥淭hey come with just two pieces of luggage,鈥� Martin said. 鈥淭hey start from scratch.鈥�

The teachers arrived only weeks before their new teaching jobs were set to begin, and there was so much to deal with, like apartments, cars, insurance, social security cards, bank accounts, where to get groceries and on and on.

鈥淲e arrived the 15th听of July, and in less than a month we had to adapt to a new country, a different culture and system, to find accommodation, a car and to complete a very long list of paperwork and procedures that anyone moving to another country to live and work must do,鈥� said Vila Huguet.

Fortunately, Vila Huguet and her fellow Spaniards got a lot of help from Martin and her 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 team.

鈥淚 know the difference between living here and there,鈥� Martin said. 鈥淚 tell them, 鈥楾his is going to be shocking for you, but this is completely different here.鈥欌��

Martin and her team helped the new arrivals move into their apartments and even collected furniture and dishes for them. In fact, someone donated a whole house of furniture, which Martin then stored in her garage all summer until the teachers arrived.

鈥淢y biggest challenge is being far from home, but I consider myself very lucky because I have received lots of help from听Ruth听since the first beginning,鈥� said Maider Novillo, a native of in northern Spain. Novillo is teaching kindergarten at Speer Elementary.

Even with the help, there鈥檚 still a lot to get used to.

鈥淓verything!鈥� Pastor said when asked about what is different here. 鈥淏ut I am loving it. Although it becomes very stressful from time to time, it is definitely worth it. The thing is that the lifestyle is quite different. Also the distribution of places 鈥� you need to use your car to go anywhere, while I am used to go walking. But then, you have the Globe and AT&T stadiums for sport and music. That is great!鈥�

It鈥檚 not just the culture that is a big change. Even though all five teachers are very experienced, school systems are different here than they are in Spain.

鈥淭he schedule, the methodologies used, the subjects, the procedures, the planning, the rules and even the organization at school are handled very differently in both countries,鈥� Vila Huguet said. 鈥淎lthough I have had tough moments, I think that I am definitely learning and growing as a person and as a teacher.鈥�

Even the Spanish is different here. There are lots of Spanish-speaking students, but their Spanish is often very different than the Spanish the five teachers know.

鈥淚 am dealing with my Spanish and the Spanish that I am learning here, which is quite different from mine and interesting,鈥� said Maria Herran, a first grade teacher at Thornton Elementary originally from , Spain.听

Rave reviews

Even with all of the adjustments, the new teachers are doing well. And their principals have rave reviews.

鈥淚t has been wonderful,鈥� Burgin Elementary principal Carin Tuffs said about her school鈥檚 Spanish teacher, Pablo Noguero, who is teaching fifth grade. 鈥淢r. Noguero is doing a fabulous job and adds to our already diverse staff. I love his positivity with all the uncertainty upon their arrival. He has navigated through so much and with our recent student assessment, his students performed so well.鈥�

Thornton Elementary鈥檚 principal Alicia Rodriguez feels the same way about their Spanish teacher.

鈥淢s. Herran is doing really well!鈥� Rodriguez said. 鈥淪he brings in a lot of enthusiasm and positivity to an already awesome first-grade team. She has acclimated very well to our campus and is off to a great start. It has been great working with Ms. Herran.鈥�

And it has been great having all five here in Arlington. Hopefully, the culture shock will wear off soon and they will come to think of Arlington as their home away from home.

Amanda Huck does it all

From the classroom to the world stage, triathlete Amanda Huck does it all.听听

As a runner, a swimmer and an amazing instructional coach, Short Elementary couldn't be more proud to call her a Shorthorn.听听

鈥淪he truly is a role model for our students,鈥� said Short Elementary principal Betsy Berkebile.听听

That鈥檚 why the school came together to celebrate one of her most remarkable accomplishments 鈥� competing in the .听听

The journey to that stage started more than 20 years ago after Huck was inspired by the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia.听

鈥淪wimming and running have always been a part of my life,鈥� she said. 鈥淚鈥檝e been participating in triathlons for almost 13 years now.鈥�听

After a brief hiatus to focus on her two kids, Huck was determined to get back into the groove.听

鈥淎fter you have kids, it takes some time to feel like yourself again,鈥� she said.听

She took a huge stride in 2023 when she placed in the top three at the 2023 nationals - her ticket to representing the United States at the World Triathlon Aquathlon in Australia in August this year.听听

鈥淚t was a once in a lifetime opportunity,鈥� Huck said. 鈥淵ou want to go to something like this and show what you are capable of, so I really put in the work. Being on that starting line with people from all over the world was a really amazing experience.鈥�

After two runs and a 1,000-meter swim, Huck finished seventh and was the top finishing American in her age division.听

鈥淲hen I finished it was this overwhelming feeling of I did it,鈥� Huck said. 鈥淚 was so proud of myself and I felt really good. I didn鈥檛 have a single negative thought in my head. When you pour so much energy into something, it鈥檚 a really great feeling to cross that finish line.鈥�听

But it was more than just a victory, it was a personal milestone that hit close to home.听

鈥淚n order to be the best mom, I want to be the best me,鈥� she said. 鈥淒oing this made me feel like I鈥檓 finally back to who I was.鈥�听

And she couldn鈥檛 have done it without the support of her community at Short.听听听听听听

鈥淭his school is just amazing,鈥� Huck said. 鈥淏efore I left, they signed a huge banner for me. I felt so much love. From the beginning to the end, they have been my greatest supporters.鈥澨�听

In return, Huck shared her story as an inspiration for the entire school.听听

"She鈥檚 showed how hard work really pays off,鈥� Berkebile said. 鈥淭hat if you put in the work each and every day, you can achieve your greatest goals.鈥�听

But the journey for Huck doesn鈥檛 end there as she is currently training for her last race of the season. And she plans to continue doing what she does best.听听

鈥淚t鈥檚 beyond a hobby,鈥� she said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a part of me.鈥�听

Cervantes teaches students the value of hard work

For Gunn Junior High and Fine Arts and Dual Language Academy eighth grade math teacher Jorge Cervantes, it was just another Wednesday.听听

That is, until Hugo, the Reliant Energy armadillo strolled into his classroom, followed by cheers, cameras and Dallas Cowboys legend Everson Walls.听听

鈥淚t was a big surprise,鈥� Cervantes said. 鈥淚 was doing my thing with my students and next thing I know there鈥檚 10 or 20 people rushing into my room.鈥�听

Honored as the Reliant Class Acts Teacher of the Month for September, Cervantes is the听10th educator in 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 to receive the award.听

The initiative, sponsored by and the , aims to celebrate and support teachers who go above and beyond in shaping the future of young minds.听听听

鈥淚鈥檓 honored,鈥� Cervantes said. 鈥淚t means a lot to be recognized for the hard work that we do.鈥�听

As a track, soccer and basketball coach, his influence extends beyond the classroom.听

鈥淥ff and on the field, I instill into my kids that it鈥檚 good to work hard,鈥� he said. 鈥淚 expect them to do that day in and day out.鈥�听

Walls presented Cervantes with a personalized Cowboys jersey, a football signed by him and a large check for $4,000.听

鈥淚t鈥檚 going to go back into the classroom,鈥� Cervantes said. 鈥淭he reality is sometimes teachers have to use their own money to buy things for the classroom, so it鈥檚 going to be a big help for my students and my math department as well.鈥�听

To Gunn principal Dr. Matt Varnell, Cervantes is a champion at the school.听听

鈥淭eachers work so hard, and Jorge is one of the best of the best,鈥� Varnell said.听

In his sixth year of teaching at Gunn, Cervantes鈥� dedication to his students continues to grow each and every year.听

鈥淚 can count on him every time without fail to do the right thing and to do what鈥檚 best for kids,鈥� Varnell said. 鈥淭he thing that amazes me is not only does he do exceptional work, he听puts his kids before his own interests and he听does it with an amazing amount of humility.鈥�听

That鈥檚 what you call a class act!听听

2024 State VASE honors students from four district high schools

Pieces of art made by students in 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 are making their听way across Texas. 听

That鈥檚 because the students were named All-State Artists and Gold Seal Award Winners at the (Visual Art Scholastic Event)听this past April. 听

Jurors selected artwork that represents the goals of VASE and are exemplary examples of concept, technique, craftsmanship and creativity. With over 33,000 regional entries submitted, only 166 were selected for the Gold Seal.听

Each piece has or will be featured in an听exhibition at the Dr. Marcelo Cavazos Center for Visual and Performing Arts, the Austin ISD Performing Arts Center, the Texas Art Education Association Conference and more.听

鈥淔or these students, receiving this honor signifies a significant achievement and recognition of their hard work and dedication to the arts,鈥� said 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 assistant director of fine arts Linh Nguyen. 鈥淚t highlights the importance of their artistic contribution, which may go unnoticed. By celebrating their talents and success not only do we boost their confidence, but we also provide them with a sense of self-worth and accomplishment.鈥�听

This year, Arlington and Lamar high school听students received Gold Seals for the fourth time. And students from Sam Houston and Bowie High School became the first from their schools to receive the honor.听That makes 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 one of the few in the state to have Gold Seal honors at four different high schools. 听

鈥淭his achievement is a direct result of our centralized fine arts funding,鈥� Nguyen said. 鈥淚t has allowed students to access high-quality resources and equipment to compete with other districts in the state.鈥�听

Students also had the opportunity to participate in hands-on workshops, sketching and competing for scholarships the weekend of the event. 听

鈥淚 am extremely proud of these students,鈥� Nguyen said. 鈥淭heir achievement represents not just their individual talent and hard work, but also their commitment to personal growth and creativity as a student artist and individual. Being recognized as a Gold Seal recipient is the ultimate celebration of the student's dedication and passion. My hope is that they are inspired to keep pushing the boundaries and pursuing excellence in their artistic journey, ultimately leading to greater opportunities in their lives and making an impact in their communities.鈥�听

With the support of their dedicated art teachers, these students have made their way into the top 7%听of student artists in the state of Texas. 听

鈥淭his truly reflects the district's commitment to excellence in the fine arts and enhances the educational experience,鈥� Nguyen said. 鈥淪upporting these initiatives defines and further strengthens our 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 mission, ensuring that every student is successful and can thrive in a well-rounded educational environment.鈥�听

Congratulations to the four Gold Seal recipients:听

Keira Cloud - Arlington High School听

Emily Phan听- Bowie High School 听

Jude Rodriguez听- Lamar High School 听

Virgina Ozuna - Sam Houston High School

Everybody knows it鈥檚 important to go to school. But not everyone understands just how critical it is and how harmful even a few absences can be. There are at least five myths about school attendance that harm many students鈥� academic performance and ultimately their future.

This is Attendance Awareness Month and it鈥檚 still early in the school year, so now is the time to correct those myths. 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 principals know the truth and help debunk the school attendance myths below.

听SCHOOL ATTENDANCE听 MYTHS

听1. Attendance is mostly important for high school. It鈥檚 not as critical in elementary school.

FALSE. The foundation for a successful education and future starts in elementary school.

鈥淎ttendance is important for every child every day,鈥� said Duff Elementary principal Cindy Harbison.听鈥淟ifelong habits are established in early years during elementary school that contribute to student success.鈥�

Research shows that chronic absence in early grades correlates to difficulty reading in third grade and low achievement in middle school or junior high. By sixth grade, chronic absence becomes a leading indicator that a student will drop out of high school.

鈥淓lementary provides the critical foundation skills that all students need to build upon throughout their educational journey,鈥� Harbison said.

2. Missing school two-three days a month is not a big deal.

FALSE. Missing just two-three days a month is 10%, and that equals a big 鈥� negative 鈥� impact.

鈥淭hroughout a school day, each student engages in each of his or her core subjects (math, reading, writing, science, social studies) and elective courses (like art, music, strings, P.E., etc.),鈥� said Peach Elementary principal Ayesha Ramos.听鈥淢issing two-three days per month can very quickly amount to a heavy load of missed lessons and makeup work.听In addition to missing core instruction, students who miss two-three days per month are also missing two-three hours of their intervention/enrichment time.听The best way to keep up with the pacing of your student's curriculum is to ensure they are in class daily.鈥�

Ramos explained that school attendance isn鈥檛 just about classwork. Going to school has other lifelong benefits as well.

鈥淎dditionally, students benefit from the structure and routine of the school day and are missed by their teachers and peers when they are absent,鈥� she said.

3. As long as the absence is excused, it's ok.

FALSE. It is true that an excused absence is better than unexcused. There are times when a student needs to be absent. But excused absences can harm a student鈥檚 learning just as much as unexcused absences.

鈥淪tudents' success and attendance have a direct correlation, so even excused absences should be reserved for only appropriate circumstances such as illness or emergencies,鈥� said Carolyn Longoria, the academic dean at Arlington High School.听鈥淥ften, students can feel overwhelmed when they are frequently absent due to missing important instruction and assignments.鈥�

Longoria pointed out that Texas law does not differentiate between excused and unexcused absences in its requirement that students attend school.

鈥淭exas state law requires students to be in attendance 90% of the time, which includes both excused and unexcused absences,鈥� she said. 鈥淵ou can help support your student by ensuring they arrive to school on time and by scheduling appointments outside of school hours.鈥�

4. The parents of kids who are absent a lot just don't care about their kids' education.

FALSE. Parents most often do care very much about their children and their education. There are often other factors at play that cause the school absences.

鈥淭he perception that parents do not care is an assumption educators make without digging deeper into the cause,鈥� said Carter Junior High principal Elena Lopez. 鈥淚n my experience, parents genuinely want what is best for their child.鈥�

Often the absences stem from challenges the students face outside of school, not a lack of concern from their parents.

鈥淚 have found more often than not that most students with attendance concerns are students who are responsible for waking themselves up in the morning and assuring that they walk to school or meet their school bus on time because a parent is not home,鈥� Lopez said. 鈥淚n some cases, students have had to remain home to care for siblings when siblings are ill because parents work and cannot miss work. Other times, students are simply exhausted from caring for their siblings while a parent works a night shift. I also have encountered students who work after school and are too tired to attend school the next day.鈥�

Another factor is that some parents don鈥檛 understand how important attendance is or how detrimental just a few absences can be.

鈥淚 have discovered that parents have no knowledge of the 90% rule on attendance and that retention is linked to poor attendance,鈥� Lopez said. 鈥淭hey are unaware of the process followed with truancy and the legal ramifications that parents and students face as a result of poor attendance.鈥�

This can be fixed, Lopez explained. She offers orientations for students and parents before school begins and explains the importance of attendance. Educating the parents is key.

鈥淲e cannot control all external variables, but we certainly can educate families about the impact that attendance has on students academically and socially,鈥� Lopez said.

5. Absent students can always do makeup work and be just fine.

FALSE. It is true that students can and need to complete makeup work when they are absent. But makeup work doesn鈥檛 make up for everything the student missed in school.

鈥淲hen a student is absent, although they can complete makeup work, they miss key instruction on skills and knowledge that is needed to be successful in their classes,鈥� said Shackelford Junior High principal Kelli Smith.

Makeup work can only go so far. It doesn鈥檛 include the experience and interaction that makes learning and knowledge come alive.

鈥淭hey miss getting to participate in discovery, student discourse and learning from experiences in the classroom,鈥� Smith said. 鈥淜nowledge and understanding are more than being able to complete a worksheet, it is connecting new knowledge with concepts learned previously to construct new meaning and sharing explanations of what is learned.听We want to celebrate students being at school in person and the knowledge they gain.鈥�

ACT NOW

The school year is still young, so there is still time to get kids in school and ensure good attendance. If everyone 鈥� parents, teachers, students and all community members pitch in and do what they can 鈥� millions of lives 鈥� and futures 鈥� can be impacted for the better.

So, now is the time to act, learn the truth about the school attendance myths and make sure your students make it to school. It鈥檚 certainly not always easy to get to school, but the long-term benefits of going make the effort more than worthwhile.

Learn more about the importance of school attendance and what you can do to help at the听.

Students made their own pinwheels for peace

There鈥檚 no better way to celebrate World Peace Day than Ashworth Elementary鈥檚 annual Pinwheels for Peace event.听

That鈥檚 because the school continues to use their art to make the world a better place.听

In fact, that was the goal for Ashworth art teacher Karen Piveral when she brought the tradition to Ashworth in 2010.听听

Started by two teachers in Florida, was a way for students to express their emotions about personal experiences and what was going on in the world. The concept quickly grew into a worldwide tradition for educators like Piveral.听

鈥淚 just love the concept of using art to spread peace, love and kindness,鈥� she said. 鈥淚 wanted to bring a fun activity for my students at the beginning of the year and it just stuck.鈥�听

For 14 years, Ashworth students have expressed their creativity on their own pinwheel projects in art class. 听

鈥淚t's a way for our students to know they have a voice in the world,鈥� Piveral said.听听

But it鈥檚 more than just a celebration of peace. It鈥檚 a celebration of community.听听

At 6 a.m. last Friday, Seguin High School鈥檚 Key Club planted each pinwheel in front of Ashworth. Drumline, choir, Starline, cheer and National Art Society students lined the school's entrance to welcome the Mustangs in celebrating school spirit and unity.听

Even Arlington police officers and firefighters joined the celebration, reinforcing the message of peace and reminding students to carry that mission forward every single day.听听

鈥淲e want to make sure that everyone knows that all of us, whether we鈥檙e three years old or 50 years old, that we can help create peace in our corner of the world with our kind words and our kind actions,鈥� said Ashworth Principal Stacey Maddoux.听

Piveral couldn鈥檛 agree more.听听

鈥淲e love that everybody is here to support and to be at peace with each other,鈥� she said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 so special.鈥�听

Mayor Ross visits Person and his football team

Monday morning may have seemed like a dreary one weather-wise, but it was far from it for Martin High School freshman Cayden Person.

It makes sense, too, because Monday was all about Cayden in Arlington. After all, thanks to , today is Cayden Person Day in the city.

Person was honored by the mayor, 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 superintendent Dr. Matt Smith, the Martin leadership team and his fellow Martin football players Monday morning for helping save the lives of a family over the summer.

鈥淒oing stuff like this with kids is always the highlight of my day,鈥� said Ross, who read a proclamation in front of the Martin football team. 鈥淚 don鈥檛 care if it鈥檚 reading a book to elementary kids or coming out and recognizing a freshman who saved some lives. This is our future. They are going to be taking care of us in the future. Seeing kids like Cayden gives me some comfort that we鈥檙e going to be OK.鈥�

On July 27, Person woke up to take his dogs outside. When he was outside, he heard a crackling sound from his neighbor鈥檚 backyard. Person realized it was a fire, went inside and told his mother to call 911 and then ran around the block to his neighbor鈥檚 front door and started banging. A mother and two children were inside and had no idea the attic was on fire. They were able to get out thanks to Cayden鈥檚 work.

The softspoken Person, who plays for the freshman football team, was honored to be recognized.

鈥淭his feels good,鈥� said Person, who found out two weeks ago about the proclamation. 鈥淚 was nervous that morning, but I didn鈥檛 really have time to think about anything. This makes me feel like I鈥檓 appreciated, that I know people care about me. The mayor coming out to give me this was special.鈥�

Smith also spoke to the team and stressed how student鈥檚 like Cayden represent the kind of culture the district has.

鈥淲hat you do day in, day out for your teammates creates a cohesive unit,鈥� Smith said. 鈥淲hat you do off the field creates a cohesive community. You鈥檙e taking care of each other, too. Cayden had a choice that day. He had a choice to ignore something. He had a choice not to run down the street barefoot and let people know. But he made the choice to do that because it matters to the community.鈥�

The 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 Board of Trustees鈥� first Trustee听Talks of the new school year听is Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 7 p.m. at the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 Professional Development Center (. The topic for the evening will be culture in the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区.

This meeting will feature a new format that includes 鈥淟istening Circles,鈥� in which all attendees will get to share their experience and insight on the topic: 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 culture.

Please visit the听Trustee Talks webpage听to RSVP for the meeting. RSVPs are required as space for this meeting is limited.

Trustee Talks is a series of public meetings initiated by the Board of Trustees and hosted by two or three trustees.

Watch Board Brief from last night

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色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 Board of Trustees meeting on Sept. 19, 2024, is in the books, and here are a few of the highlights.

One of the first items was a presentation the board received that gave an overview of policy updates recommended by the Texas Association of School Boards 鈥� or TASB. TASB routinely updates legal policies according to changes in the law and recommends updates to local policies as well. The board did not take any action on these at the meeting but will revisit them at another time.

Finances are always one of the main meeting topics, and trustees approved the monthly financial report on operations through July. They also approved the contractor and budget for the 2019 Bond project at Fitzgerald Elementary to renovate the school鈥檚 HVAC system.

Board Briefs often highlight the bond-related construction projects, but that鈥檚 not all the bond is doing. The board approved spending bond funds last night for new school buses and new technology as well. The new technology includes updating classroom projectors at five elementary schools.

Those are just a few of the highlights from tonight. If you would like more details on any of these, or any of the items not covered in this Board Brief, please to watch the entire meeting.

Surf's Up workshop for pre-K and kinder parents

The first day of pre-K and kindergarten has passed, but everything about school is still new for the district鈥檚 littlest learners. And it鈥檚 still brand new for many of the parents, too. It鈥檚 not just the young students who are learning lots of new things 鈥� parents are also learning how to support their children in this new stage of life.

But unlike the students, the parents don鈥檛 have teachers to guide them.

Until now.

色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 early childhood learning department held its first workshop for pre-K and kinder parents to help parents help their children have a successful year at school and at home.

鈥淲e believe in the power of school and community partnerships, and we understand the importance of extending the teaching experience beyond the classroom,鈥� said Dr. Jackeline Orsini, 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 director of early childhood learning. 鈥淧arents play an essential role in their children's education, and a solid and close partnership between schools and parents enriches a child's learning experience.鈥�

The workshop 鈥� Surf鈥檚 Up: Navigating Pre-K and Kindergarten Together 鈥� offered a series of workshop classes for parents and caregivers all taught by early childhood learning experts in the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区. Topics included developmental milestones, how to provide emotional support, developing routines, what parents of pre-K and kinder students need to know and even potty training.

鈥淚t was a great experience,鈥� Orsini said. 鈥淲e connected with our early childhood families in a very different way. The event allowed us to deliver a more personalized experience with topics that parents had many questions about. Families stayed until the end, they all left with resources and good information and many left with prizes.鈥�

After the classes, parents and caregivers had a chance to spend time networking and getting to know each other.

鈥淒uring the networking session, many of the parents expressed their appreciation for being provided a place to learn, connect with other families and have the opportunity to become a partner in their kids' educational journey,鈥� Orsini said.

It鈥檚 not too late

If you have a 3-, 4- or 5-year-old who isn鈥檛 enrolled in 色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 pre-K or kindergarten yet, it鈥檚 not too late. You can start the registration process online听here. And if you have any questions about pre-K or kindergarten, feel free to reach out to the early childhood learning team at (682) 867-9418 or prekquestions@aisd.net.

September is Attendance Awareness Month听

Good attendance at school and high school graduation go together.

鈥淎ttendance is the key to high school graduation and college and career readiness,鈥� said Ginger Polster, the principal at 色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center.

In fact, attendance at school is critical for success and will impact a child鈥檚 entire life. That鈥檚 why the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 is highlighting Attendance Awareness Month throughout September.

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Graduation Pays Off

Getting to graduation is almost imperative for a successful career and life. People often think of graduation as the finish line. But while it is the end of high school, it鈥檚 also the starting line for a successful future.

And getting to graduation requires good attendance at school. In fact, school attendance is actually a better indicator of whether a student will dropout or graduate than test scores. Statistics show that students who are chronically absent 鈥� and not just in high school but starting in kindergarten 鈥� are significantly less likely to graduate.

鈥淪tudents who attend regularly have a better chance at graduating from high school and at succeeding in life after high school, whether that is going to work, going to college or enlisting in the military,鈥� said Dr. Debbie Blackner, an 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 career and technical education specialist. 鈥淭hey learn more and develop better study habits and healthy life habits. Because of this, those who attend school regularly have more options in life after high school and greater earning potential.鈥�

The greater earning potential is significant. A high school graduate is likely to make over their lifetime than a high school dropout. They are also less likely to live in poverty, suffer poor health and become involved in the criminal justice system ().

Missing school can ruin a student鈥檚 chance to graduate, and not graduating can ruin their chances at success the rest of their lives. But on the flip side, graduation can launch a student into an exciting future.

Work Ready

As important as graduating is, attendance at school isn鈥檛 just about walking across a stage and getting a diploma. It鈥檚 also about preparing students for their lives after they graduate.

鈥淲e focus on ensuring that every student has the opportunity to be 鈥榳ork ready鈥� upon graduating from high school and help them learn that if you do not show up for work you do not get paid,鈥� Polster said.听鈥淲e share with them that 鈥榳ork ready鈥� is their ability to apply academic knowledge, technical knowledge and hard and soft skills in a work setting.鈥�

Students learn soft skills, like the importance of showing up on time and being prepared. These skills empower them to make the most of the opportunities they will have after graduation.

鈥淲e teach students the importance of learning to manage themselves as they would be expected to manage themselves in the workplace,鈥� Polster said.

So, once they graduate, they鈥檙e ready to thrive.

Impact of good attendance at school

Dr. Ben Bholan, the principal at Arlington College and Career High School has seen the impact of good attendance over and over. Many of ACCHS鈥� students are the first person in their family to earn a high school diploma and have had to overcome many struggles.听

鈥淥ne thing they had in common was that they would always show up on time to every class, attend tutorials or professor office hours and seek out extra help wherever it was available,鈥� Bholan said.

By doing that 鈥� by attending 鈥� they set themselves up for success in their classes and for life after they graduate.

鈥淪ometimes, because of their attendance to all classes and tutorial sessions, they were able to get additional information from their teachers or professors that helped them succeed in very difficult courses,鈥� Bholan said.听鈥淎fter graduation, good attendance became an innate habit for them, and they went on to acquire college degrees and enter the workforce as successful adults.鈥�

Act Now

Now is the time to act, to make sure your students make it to school every day. It鈥檚 not always easy to get to school, but the long-term benefits of going make the effort more than worthwhile.

鈥淭heir dedication to success first started with a commitment to attendance and always being where they needed to be in a timely manner,鈥� Bholan said about his students.听鈥淚t has been the baseline for their success in 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 and to opening the doors to an amazing future.鈥�

Attendance is key 鈥� for graduation and an amazing future.

Learn more about the importance of school attendance and what you can do to help at the听.

色窝窝无码一区二区三区 2024 AAU Junior Olympians train at Ousley

There鈥檚 a growing track and field powerhouse program in south Arlington. And the epicenter is 色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 Ousley Junior High School.

That鈥檚 where Coach Robin Reed-Campbell is a teacher and coach. And it鈥檚 also where she trains her AAU track and field team.

The former Texas Longhorn sprinter lives and breathes track, and she鈥檚 passing her love for the sport on to her students and athletes. In fact, her coaching and enthusiasm propelled seven talented 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 students to the this past summer in North Carolina. All seven of those athletes are, were or likely will be Ousley students.

The seven range from 6^th grade 鈥� at Bryant Elementary 鈥� to 12^th grade 鈥� at Seguin High School 鈥� and all are members of Reed-Campbell鈥檚 all-girls AAU team, the .

A FAMILY AFFAIR

Coach Reed-Campbell describes her AAU track team as 鈥渓ike a family.鈥� But three of her runners are family for real.

The three sisters haven鈥檛 always been into track though.

It started with Ariee Richards about two years ago. Now an Ousley eighth grader, Ariee first joined Reed-Campbell鈥檚 team in the spring of her sixth-grade year at Bryant Elementary. By last July, Airee was running the 800 meters at the National AAU Junior Olympics in Iowa.

Then Ariee got one of her younger sisters and her older sister into track.

It turns out, they鈥檙e fast, too. Both finished their first year on the team by qualifying for the Junior Olympics, along with Ariee. Samaria Richards, a sixth grader at Bryant 鈥� and a future Ousley student 鈥� competed in the 80-meter hurdles and the turbo javelin. Chy'ann Richards, the older sister, ran the 3,000m and 4x800 meters. Her 4x800-meter team placed third at the event, earning the runners All American status.

鈥淚 really was just doing it [track] to get better endurance for basketball, but then I really liked track, and I really like running,鈥� Chy'ann said.

Now the ninth grader at Seguin High School has fully embraced the sport and is running cross country for the Cougars this fall. And she鈥檚 off to a fast start. Chy'ann opened her high school career by winning the 3-mile race at her first cross country meet.

More Than Speed

The talent level among the seven student athletes is clearly high. But these girls bring more than talent to the track and field. They鈥檙e driven to do their best and are willing to work hard and be coached.

鈥淚 felt like I did good,鈥� Ariee said with some hesitation to describe her performance at the Junior Olympics. 鈥淏ut I could have done better.鈥�

That鈥檚 from an eighth grader who ran the 1,500 meters 鈥� one mile 鈥� at the national meet in a blistering 5 minutes, 24 seconds.

But she always wants to go faster and is driven to improve with each race.

That drive to get better is shared by Kennedi Banks, a sixth grader from Bryant, who joined the AAU track team last year. She competed in the 80-meter hurdles and turbo javelin at the Junior Olympics and isn鈥檛 afraid of a few bumps and bruises in the pursuit of her best.

鈥淲hen you go over hurdles and fall, it鈥檚 actually kind of fun,鈥� Kennedi said. 鈥淏ecause then you get to do it again, and then you improve.鈥�

Improving is something Kennedi and all the girls have done a lot of.

鈥淚鈥檓 so proud of them,鈥� Coach Reed-Campbell said. 鈥淚t seems like every time they step on the track, they get faster. They鈥檝e worked very, very hard.鈥�

And they plan on continuing to work hard. They all have their sights set on next year鈥檚 Junior Olympics in where they plan to run even faster and throw and jump even farther.

色窝窝无码一区二区三区 competitive BBQ team competes in championship

Spoiler alert! We鈥檙e giving weekly updates on the sizzling reality TV series 鈥淏BQ High,鈥� featuring 色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 competitive BBQ team.听听听

It鈥檚 all been leading up to this 鈥� the season finale of 鈥檚 TV series 鈥淏BQ High,鈥� showcasing 色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 competitive BBQ team at the High School BBQ State Championship this past Sunday.听

After months of preparation and intense competition, championship day was finally here and the Dan Dipert Career + Technical Center鈥檚 Smokin鈥� Ferrets were ready to bring all the smoke to Round Rock.听听

With over 100 high school barbecue teams competing for the title of the top dessert, beans, chicken, brisket or ribs in the state, the stakes听were听high听鈥撎齦iterally. 听

For Martin High School senior Marc Fadel, the goal for state was clear 鈥� to place high in the ribs category. 听

That鈥檚 why he鈥檇 been perfecting the flavor and tenderness of his ribs since the beginning of the 2023-24 school year. Last episode, a week before state, Fadel made the decision to use a new technique for the final showdown. 听

鈥淚t鈥檚 real risky to be changing stuff last minute,鈥� Fadel said. 鈥淚 really want this win for the team. You don鈥檛 want to be the one that messes up.鈥�听

But it wouldn't be the ribs almost costing the competition for the team. It was the cloudy smoke Fadel noticed coming from the smoker.听

鈥淲henever you鈥檙e getting a real cloudy smoke, either something is in your smoker that isn鈥檛 supposed to be or your fire鈥檚 dead,鈥� Fadel said. 鈥淎ccording to the rules, you can鈥檛 have your fire die. Once you start the fire, you鈥檙e not allowed to restart the fire. If it dies, then we鈥檙e out of the competition.鈥�听

Although the drop in temperature affects the听cooking of the meat, Fadel was able to maintain the fire and get the smoker back to 275 degrees. 听

After facing the challenges and feeling the pressure of a strict turn in time, Fadel headed back to Arlington for his senior prom. 听

鈥淐oincidentally state is the same day as prom,鈥� he said. 鈥淚 want to stay for awards but it鈥檚 one of those things where it鈥檚 like you can鈥檛 miss prom, you know what I mean? I do feel some guilt about leaving early. I worked a lot with these guys. It was a little sad to not be there with them. But I did my job, turned in my ribs. It鈥檚 time for prom.鈥� 听

Fadel鈥檚 teammates Facetimed him for the awards ceremony. Although the team did not place in any of the five categories, the Smokin鈥� Ferrets were proud of how far they鈥檇 come in Texas barbecue. 听

鈥淚n life you鈥檙e not always going to come out on top,鈥� said Smokin鈥� Ferrets coach Greg Almendarez. 鈥淓ven though we didn鈥檛 come home with a trophy, you鈥檝e just got to find that win that鈥檚 not in the shape of a trophy. The kids had fun and they鈥檙e going to remember this for the rest of their lives. Marc and the Smokin鈥� Ferrets have really set the bar high for next year鈥檚 team.鈥�听

For Fadel, it wasn鈥檛 just about the competition, it was about the journey and the friendships he made along the way.听

鈥淏arbecue has taught me a lot,鈥� he said. 鈥淚t taught me how to put a lot of love, put a lot of effort into something. I made all these friends and had a great time.鈥�听

Marc is currently majoring in construction management at the University of Texas at Arlington and continues to grow his side business with his very own food truck. 听

鈥淚 truly think barbecue changed who I am,鈥� Fadel said. 鈥淚t was a good journey.鈥�听

Watch the final episode of 鈥淏BQ High鈥� on听听or stream the series on Max and Discovery+.听听

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Homecoming season starts this week

Homecoming season is finally here! And in Texas, that can only mean one thing 鈥� it鈥檚 time to Mum It Up! 听

The once small, fresh chrysanthemums have become the biggest, boldest, most fabulous accessory of the season. 听

With ribbon, cowbells, stuffed animals听and even flashing lights, mums are a personalized shout-out to all the things that make homecoming 鈥� and high school 鈥� unforgettable. 听

But where did the tradition come from? Mums became popular in the 1930s when boys would give their homecoming dates chrysanthemum corsages as a token of affection. Fast forward to the 1990s, Texas florists took it to the next level. From adding extra flowers to colorful ribbon to the corsages, the iconic Texas mums have continued to grow bigger and better each year. In fact, at one time our district was home to the world鈥檚 largest mum.听

And it鈥檚 not just for the girls. Guys can get in on the fun with homecoming garters. Like mini mums, garters are worn on the arm and filled with just as much personality. 听

That鈥檚 what makes the tradition so special. Every mum tells a story. Whether it鈥檚 celebrating your role on the football team, your spot in the marching band, or just showcasing your school colors, mums are all about YOU. Customize them however you want. Bling it out, add your name or keep it simple. There鈥檚 no wrong way to do it!听

Traditionally, mums are worn throughout the school day as well as during the homecoming pep rally and football game. You can share them with your friends, family, teachers and of course your homecoming date!听

Each of the district鈥檚 traditional high schools will have their homecoming pep rally and football game on the following dates:听听

• 9/19 Seguin vs. Grapevine听听听

• 9/20 Bowie vs. Grand Prairie听听

• 9/27 Arlington High vs. South Grand Prairie听听

• 9/27 Lamar vs. Haltom听听

• 10/18 Martin vs. Haltom听

• 10/25 Sam Houston vs. Grand Prairie听

Follow our听,听听and听X pages to keep up with pictures and videos of some of the most extravagant mums in 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 this year! And be sure to share your pictures and videos with the hashtags听#LetsHOCO, #MumItUp and #ArlingtonISD. Happy homecoming!听听听

Mariachi Alegre features Wimbish teacher on trumpet

You don鈥檛 drag into school on a Monday morning when there鈥檚 a mariachi band serenading you at the entrance.

You dance.

Mariachi Alegre kicked off this morning as the seven musicians welcomed students to 色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 Wimbish World Language Academy.

Groggy-eyed students 鈥� and their parents and teachers 鈥� suddenly turned into dancers with huge smiles on their faces when the music reached their ears.

Some students came prepared wearing colorful dresses perfect for twirling. One boy had his cowboy hat on as he danced. 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 administrators and trustees showed up for the early morning party, too.

Leading the mariachi was a familiar face for Wimbish鈥檚 students: Wimbish teacher Abraham Hernandez. When he鈥檚 not playing trumpet and singing, Hernandez is a Spanish teacher at the school.

Language and Culture

Wimbish is a dual language elementary school where every student gets to pick a language track 鈥� either French or Spanish. Then they are immersed daily in that language. Half the day 鈥� language arts and social studies 鈥� is taught in English, and the other half 鈥� math and science 鈥� is taught in French or Spanish.听

鈥淥ur goal at the school is to not only teach the language, but the culture, too,鈥� said Elizabeth Velasco, Wimbish鈥檚 community engagement liaison. 鈥淭his is our commitment to help the students not only speak, read and write, but also learn about the cultures of other countries.鈥�

Velasco 鈥� who enjoyed dancing along with the students 鈥� was instrumental in coordinating the mariachi performance and worked with to make it happen. The church is a regular partner at the school and paid for the mariachi band to perform. The ensemble 鈥� which performs at ceremonies all over the Metroplex 鈥� only charged half price.

Wimbish assistant principal Eric Rodriguez said the early morning mariachi concert is valuable because it鈥檚 important to embrace everyone鈥檚 culture.

鈥淢ariachi is something that鈥檚 celebrated all across Latin America,鈥� he said. 鈥淭his is about having that connection with the kids 鈥� the music, the culture all together in one place.鈥�

It was also the perfect way to start Hispanic Heritage Month.

鈥淐elebrating Hispanic heritage at schools is crucial because it fosters inclusivity and respect for diverse cultures, enriching the educational experience for all students,鈥� Hernandez said. 鈥淏y highlighting the rich traditions, history and contributions of Hispanic communities, schools can help break down stereotypes and build a more comprehensive understanding of the world ... It provides an opportunity for students to learn about and appreciate the unique perspectives and experiences that shape our society, ultimately contributing to a more equitable and empathetic learning environment.鈥�

Celebrating with mariachi

Hernandez has been playing trumpet for 21 years and has been a member of since 2023.

The mariachi ensemble includes the trumpet, violin, guitar, guitarr贸n and vihuela.

鈥淭he guitarr贸n is the bass of the rhythm section,鈥� Hernandez explained. 鈥淢any people assume that it is heavy, however are surprised to know that it weighs about 10 pounds. The vihuela is similar to the mandolin in that it is small and portable. The difference is that it has five strings and is shaped to produce music at higher volumes while maintaining clarity for rhythm.鈥�

Hernandez loves playing mariachi 鈥渂ecause it cultivates a strong sense of community 鈥� The collaborative nature of mariachi ensembles fosters a collective spirit, enhancing the feeling of belonging.鈥�

That鈥檚 exactly what it did Monday morning for the Wimbish students and teachers.

But as fun as the mariachi ensemble was, there was no time for an encore. It was 8:10. Time for school. The kids 鈥� and Mr. Hernandez 鈥� needed to get to class.

Orchestra will take over old band hall

The construction noise at Martin High School sounds like music. At least to some. That鈥檚 because the addition currently under construction is going to be a much-needed new band hall.

The project, funded by the 2019 Bond, started in the spring but recently went vertical, which means the walls are now going up.

The 10,000 square-foot addition听will house the new band hall, practice rooms, a percussion room and band offices.

鈥淭he band program is ecstatic about the new additions to the fine arts facilities at Martin High School,鈥� said Babatunde Onibudo, Martin鈥檚 director of . 鈥淭he band students and staff are extremely excited about the new band hall and cannot wait for its completion.鈥�

While their wait will continue through the year 鈥� the new addition should open this summer 2025 鈥� choir and orchestra students are already enjoying renovations to their facilities that were done over the summer.

鈥淭he听Martin听Choir received a new HVAC System, new risers that offer versatility to accommodate our different sized groups, raised ceilings to enhance the acoustics, new acoustical tiles to improve sound quality, new flooring and fresh paint,鈥� said Jocelyn Epley, Martin鈥檚 director. 鈥淲e are thrilled for these upgrades and look forward to seeing how these enhancements will contribute to our incredible choir program.鈥�

The orchestra room received renovations, too, with new carpet and paint. But they鈥檙e also waiting for the new band hall to open.

That鈥檚 because Martin鈥檚 current orchestra space is not big enough. The school has two orchestras that meet at the same time for three of four class periods a day. So, one orchestra class has to meet on the auditorium stage, which has many disadvantages to a standard rehearsal room.

But when the new band hall is built, the original band hall will be renovated and orchestra will take it over, giving the program two fully functioning classrooms. The renovations will be done next summer.

鈥淗aving two viable rehearsal spaces will be huge for us,鈥� said Jamie Ovalle, Martin鈥檚 director of . 鈥淚t means we can offer an equitable experience for every kid in the Martin orchestra. This will improve our kids鈥� ownership over their learning space and help us be better teachers by having access to technology and standard orchestra room resources we have not had before. It is an addition we have been looking forward to for quite some time. We are grateful for the support of our principal, Mrs. Roddy, and AISD.鈥澨�

Dean Corey Marching Extravaganza is free

The Dean Corey Marching Extravaganza is returning to UT Arlington鈥檚 Maverick Stadium for the first time since 2019.

Plus, it鈥檚 free for the first time ever! Parking is free, too.

With performances from the marching bands of all six 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 traditional high schools along with UTA鈥檚 marching band, this year鈥檚 event is shaping up to be one of the best ever.

So, mark your calendars for Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. at .

Each band will perform the show they鈥檙e working on for halftime at football games and marching competitions in October.

鈥淚t鈥檚 a preparatory event for our high school bands as they prepare for marching season,鈥� said Craig Needham, 色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 assistant director of fine arts. 鈥淭his is a snapshot of where they鈥檙e at in the competitive preparation.鈥�

Back at Maverick

Cravens Field at Lamar High School hosted the Marching Extravaganza for the last several years, but the field doesn鈥檛 have enough seating for everyone to sit on the same side.

鈥淏ands face a particular direction,鈥� Needham explained.

So, the size of Maverick Stadium equates to a better show for the audience. It鈥檚 large enough for everyone to sit on the same side of the stadium.

鈥淲e鈥檙e able to put everybody 鈥� all our patrons, all the bands, everybody 鈥� on the home side,鈥� Needham said.

鈥淓verybody鈥� includes all of the district鈥檚 junior high band performers. They鈥檒l be bused to the event and get to watch what they will one day be a part of.

And it includes you, too! Everyone in the community is welcome to come see and hear a great show.

Chronic absence is missing 10% of school

Why does school attendance matter so much?

Because the opposite 鈥� being absent 鈥� wrecks learning. That鈥檚 why 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 is highlighting Attendance Awareness Month throughout September.

There is no way for students to keep up with school if they鈥檙e not there. And it doesn鈥檛 take a lot of absences to add up to big problems. In fact, missing just 10% of the school year qualifies as 鈥渃hronic absence.鈥� That means missing just two-three days a month.

Missing just two-three days a month might not sound like a big deal, but it equates to poor performance, like lower reading proficiency, lower math scores and lower graduation rates. The bottom line 鈥� it means students don鈥檛 learn what they need to know, and that can negatively affect their entire lives.

School attendance is a powerful predictor of how students perform. When students are consistently in class, they have direct and immediate access to learning, which supports their acquisition of skills and keeps them engaged throughout their educational journey.

It Starts Early

A child鈥檚 educational foundation starts early, and the skills and knowledge they learn in kindergarten and first grade can impact the rest of their schooling 鈥� and their entire lives.

shows that chronic absentees in kindergarten go on to have the lowest performance in first grade. Already behind in first grade, these student鈥檚 academic problems only snowball as they grow older.

Chronic absence in early grades correlates to difficulty reading in third grade and low achievement in middle school or junior high. By sixth grade, chronic absence becomes a leading indicator that a student will drop out of high school ().

Act Now

According to , chronic absence has more than doubled since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic with about 16 million students nationwide. It鈥檚 nothing short of a national crisis, but it doesn鈥檛 have to be. The school year has just started, and there is still time to get kids in school. If everyone 鈥� parents, teachers, students and all community members pitch in and do what they can 鈥� millions of lives can be impacted for the better.

So, now is the time to act, to make sure your students make it to school. It鈥檚 not always easy for everyone to get to school, but the long-term benefits of going 鈥� and the long-term effects of not going 鈥� make the effort more than worthwhile.

Learn more about the importance of school attendance and what you can do to help at .

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Short Elementary garden part of the Eat Well Feel Well program

It鈥檚 true 鈥� if you eat well, you feel well.听听

That鈥檚 why Short Elementary fifth grade students broke ground on another garden and nutrition project in 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 as a part of the program.听听

Implemented by the , the school is one of 11 Tarrant County campuses selected to participate in the project this year.听

"We are so excited to be back in Arlington helping families improve their nutrition through gardening education this year,鈥� said Eat Well Feel Well coordinator Melanie Earley.听 鈥淲e have returned to Rankin Elementary this year and we have expanded our reach to Key, Short and Goodman elementaries as well.鈥�听

Funded by the grant, the 10-week program empowers students and their families to grow their own fruits and veggies while adopting healthier lifestyles.听

鈥淲e will be teaching students and their families how to maintain a vegetable garden and the nutrition it provides with fun cooking classes,鈥� Earley said.听鈥淔amilies who attend adult classes on these campuses this fall will be receiving a free bag of groceries for every class that they attend, plus we are going to be talking about ways to be more active as a family, portion control, saving at the grocery store and most importantly how to keep food safe.鈥�听

Thanks to the grant, students and staff were equipped with all the necessary tools and materials to begin constructing planter boxes for their soon-to-be lettuce, beans and carrot crops.听

鈥淚t ties into our science curriculum really nicely,鈥� said Short Elementary principal Betsy Berkebile. 鈥淔ifth grade takes the science STAAR test, so we thought they would be a good group to see science hands-on and making those real-world connections.鈥�听

In addition to supporting academics, the Short Elementary garden also fosters greater family engagement.听

鈥淭he opportunity for our students and parents to learn about health and nutrition is so exciting,鈥� Berkebile said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 such a wonderful way to get families involved in the community. I can鈥檛 wait to see how our garden grows!鈥�听

BBQ team has one last practice

Spoiler alert! We鈥檙e giving weekly updates on the sizzling reality TV series 鈥淏BQ High,鈥� featuring 色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 competitive BBQ team.听听听听听听

With just one week left until the High School BBQ state championship, a rainy day couldn鈥檛 stop the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 Dan Dipert Career + Technical Center鈥檚 Smokin鈥� Ferrets from soaking up one final practice in episode five of 鈥檚 TV series 鈥淏BQ High.鈥�听

鈥淢y goal for this practice is getting our team ready for anything,鈥� said Smokin鈥� Ferrets coach Greg Almendarez. 鈥淲e don鈥檛 know what state鈥檚 going to bring. The team needs to know how to work together in all kinds of conditions.鈥�听

After battling severe weather on state competition day in the past, Martin High School senior Marc Fadel was aware of the potential challenges ahead.听听

鈥淐oincidentally, state is notorious for having very bad weather,鈥� he said. 鈥淟ast year it was windy, the tents were blowing away, and the year before that it was pouring rain.鈥澨�听

Despite the unpredictability, Fadel will be ready for his team to adapt.听

鈥淭he weather affects the barbeque a lot,鈥� he said. 鈥淢ore humidity is going to cool down the smoker because it鈥檚 making it wet. If it鈥檚 cold outside, then you have to use more fuel in your fire.鈥�听

After taking third in the ribs category at the Southlake regional, Fadel was determined to perfect his ribs for state. With his online catering business on the rise, state will be the perfect opportunity to show off his expertise.听

鈥淚f I do good, I can tell people, 鈥楬ey, I had best ribs in state,鈥欌�� he said. 鈥淣ow people are going to want my food. It pushes my name out there to the point where everybody is hearing about it, and everybody is going to want it.鈥�听

As his last practice with the Smokin鈥� Ferrets came to an end, Fadel reflected on his time with his team.听

鈥淵ou look at this team, we鈥檙e like working gears,鈥� Fadel said. 鈥淲e鈥檙e working together and it鈥檚 really nice to have people that you鈥檙e friends with, that鈥檚 the best part. It鈥檚 so much fun chilling at the fire with Nate, Brysen and Damion. It鈥檚 my last time.鈥�听

But it鈥檚 not over yet, and the season finale is almost here!听

Catch the final episode of 鈥淏BQ High鈥� this Sunday on 听or stream the series on Max and Discovery+. And watch the trailer below.

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Students now work part-time at local dental office

The 10^th annual 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 Back to School Kickoff may have happened last month, but the impact it鈥檚 making on the district can still be felt.

It鈥檚 not just by the students who received backpacks either.

The students from the P-TECH at Bowie High School who worked with Dental Health Arlington at the event made such an impression on the dental office that it wanted to offer jobs to two students in the program.

Two weeks ago, seniors Juan Guzman and Ivana Joby began working part-time jobs at the office of . It鈥檚 the perfect opportunity for students from Bowie as the P-TECH program focuses on health sciences.

Getting real-world experience like that is exactly what P-TECH programs are for.

鈥淲hat it does for P-TECH is it raises the awareness of the benefits of the early college program,鈥� said Bowie P-TECH principal Alicia DeVaull. 鈥淚t lets us know our community is listening, and they are waiting for a chance to enhance these types of programs. These students will set the stage by word of mouth where there will be several other opportunities for our kids.鈥�

Neither Guzman nor Joby worked at the kickoff, as the P-TECH students who volunteered there were underclassmen. But the dental office wanted seniors from the program and knew the kind of students it was producing so it offered two openings for P-TECH seniors.

Both Guzman and Joby are only taking classes at Tarrant County College this semester, so they were able to add the part-time work to their schedules.

鈥淔or me in my future, I need clinical hours,鈥� said Joby, who already has more than 50 hours of college credit. 鈥淚 feel like having some sort of clinical experience is really beneficial for me. I wanted to try it out and see if I can do it.鈥�

The students each work shifts twice a week, five to six hours a day, sterilizing and stocking equipment and setting up things for patients.

鈥淚t is really fast paced,鈥� Guzman said. 鈥淵ou need to keep up with things. It鈥檚 been pretty great.鈥�

For Guzman, the job is exactly why he wanted to join the P-TECH program at Bowie.

鈥淭his was to gain experience in the medical field and hopefully have a shot at college,鈥� said Guzman, who already has 45 college hours and plans to focus on nursing.

Joby opted for Bowie鈥檚 P-TECH program because she wants to have a career in the medical field. She wants to focus on public health and eventually become a physician鈥檚 assistant.

Is your eighth grader interested in a career in health sciences? The specialized programs window for the district opens Oct. 22. You can find out more about all the district鈥檚 specialized programs here.

Board adopts tax rate

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色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 Board of Trustees meeting on September 5, 2024, is in the books, and here are a few of the highlights. It was a fun meeting because so much of it focused on honoring exceptional students and outstanding partners, and there were a lot of 鈥渇irsts鈥� for this school year.

The meeting started with a new tradition 鈥� a student led the pledge of allegiance. Last night, it was Andrew Steele, a sixth grader from Duff Elementary. He did a great job.

Then the first student performance of the year at a board meeting was done by the Arlington High School chamber orchestra, directed by Dr. Kris Chapman. The students performed a beautiful rendition of "Impravada."听

Following the music, the trustees introduced the students who will serve on the Student Leadership Advisory Board this school year. This group of students are the junior class presidents from each of the six traditional high schools, plus a member from Arlington Collegiate High School and a member from Arlington College and Career High School. They represent students鈥� opinions and provide their voice to the Board of Trustees.

The board also got to honor the first student of the month for this year. It鈥檚 Mikayla Cathcart, a senior at Arlington High. Mikayla excels in everything. She鈥檚 in the top 2% of her class. She鈥檚 a captain on the varsity volleyball team and has been selected all-district for her play and academics. She鈥檚 also a varsity mascot for the school and is a member of the Key Club and National Honor Society. And, oh yeah, she鈥檚 also the student body president. Wow! Congrats Mikayla.

Then the board switched from honoring students to honoring community partners. The trustees presented the first 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 Community Partner Award of Appreciation of the year to . The church has been an incredible partner for years, from serving as one of the main sponsors of the Back to School Kickoff to their annual 鈥淩ush Week,鈥� when they partner with seven 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 campuses to help teachers and staff get ready for the new school year. And earlier this month, Rush Creek Church donated $10,000 to Seguin High School to support an on-campus food pantry that will undoubtedly impact many students and families. Thank you, Rush Creek.

After all the fun, there was some business to get to. First, Scott Kahl, 色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 chief talent officer, gave an update on districtwide employee recruitment efforts and employee attrition rates. The district has been aggressive in these areas and is making great strides.

Each year the board needs to adopt the school district tax rate, so the trustees did that last night. The tax rate is what provides the revenue for the general operating fund and debt service fund budgets. The rate is based on property values and the Maximum Compressed Rate set by the Texas Education Agency. For the fifth straight year, the board approved a total tax rate that is less than the previous year鈥檚. The new rate is $1.1035 per $100 valuation.

Keeping with finances, the board also approved the annual internal audit plan for fiscal year 2024-2025. It was developed in consultation with the audit advisory committee.

Those are just a few of the highlights from tonight. If you would like more details on any of these, or any of the items not covered in this Board Brief, please to watch the entire meeting.

色窝窝无码一区二区三区 promotes Attendance Awareness Month

School attendance is critical, and September sets the tone for the rest of the year.

That鈥檚 why the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 is highlighting Attendance Awareness Month for the next four weeks.

Success in school hinges on attendance. After all, you can鈥檛 do well in school if you鈥檙e not there. And research suggests that attendance in the first month of school is especially critical because it predicts attendance for the rest of the year. That鈥檚 why it鈥檚 so important to start the year off right.

Little Elementary School principal Beth Anne Woodard knows this firsthand and pointed out that it takes three weeks to form a habit.

鈥淚t is so important that they are present at school every day and this becomes their daily habit coming off of summer months,鈥� Woodard said. 鈥淎t the beginning of each year, foundations for strong relationships are formed and routines are set that ensure a successful year for students.鈥�

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Attendance Matters

In a study of Baltimore schools, students who missed two to four days in September were five times more likely than those who missed fewer than two days to be chronically absent for the year.

Why does that matter? Chronically absent means missing 10% of the school year. That鈥檚 just two-three days a month. That doesn鈥檛 sound like a lot, but missing just two-three days a month equates to poor performance 鈥� lower reading proficiency, lower math scores and lower graduation rates. The bottom line 鈥� it means students don鈥檛 learn what they need to know, and that can negatively affect their entire lives.

鈥淎 student cannot fulfill their true potential if they are not physically present every day,鈥� said Arlington Collegiate High School principal Jeffrey Krieger. 鈥淥ur campus can provide all the supports in the world but if the student is not here to participate their chances of success are greatly reduced.鈥�

Krieger鈥檚 students take college classes in addition to their high school classes, so the consequences of missing school early in the year are magnified.

鈥淢aking a strong first impression is so important in a college class, and you cannot make a good one if you are not physically here in the month of September,鈥� Krieger said.

Good attendance 鈥� and success in school and life 鈥� starts now.

Do you know a student who is missing school? Now is the time to intervene and help them get on the right track. Learn more about the importance of school attendance at .

Seager helps students wth $400 shopping spree

As the Arlington High School senior pushed his cart down the aisle at toward the shoe section, the guy walking by gave him a fist bump.

That guy wasn鈥檛 another customer. It was Corey Seager, Texas Ranger and two-time World Series MVP.

When the senior made it to the shoes, someone was there to help him find his size. But it wasn鈥檛 an Academy employee. It was Wyatt Langford, the Texas Rangers鈥� star rookie.

鈥淲hat size is that?鈥� Langford asked.

鈥�13,鈥� the Arlington High senior said. 鈥淲hat size do you wear?鈥�

鈥�12,鈥� Langford answered.

Up at the front of the store, a junior from Sam Houston High School had spent the morning looking for cold-weather clothes. But a Texas Rangers jersey had caught her eye. The short-sleeved shirt wasn鈥檛 designed for the winter, but the sky-blue Adolis Garcia replica jersey was too much to resist.

But there was a problem. It was hanging up high 鈥� too high for most to reach.

But not too high for Texas Rangers鈥� general manager Chris Young. The 6-foot-10 former pitcher reached up and got it for her. And then he repeated the feat for another student.

There were other Rangers there, too. Josh Jung, Josh Smith and Robbie Grossman all pitched in as well to help 30 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 high school and junior high students get their school year started off right.

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But it was Corey Seager and his wife Madisyn Seager who brought everyone to Academy for this event last Saturday morning. For the second year in a row, the Seagers funded a back-to-school shopping spree for 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 students who are part of the district鈥檚 Families in Transition program.

These are students who are dealing with homelessness. And many are unaccompanied.

鈥淯naccompanied youth mean they鈥檙e not living with a parent or guardian,鈥� said Dr. Elizabeth Garza-Higgens, a program specialist in 色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 student outreach services department, which oversees the Families in Transition program. 鈥淭hey鈥檙e couch surfing, they鈥檙e staying with friends or they鈥檙e living with someone else.鈥�

So, these are exactly the students who need something like a shopping spree the most.

The students are identified during school registration and then the Families in Transition staff reaches out to them. A social worker is assigned to each student to help them throughout the school year.

But the assistance they can provide is limited. And while the department has a Care Center with donated items for students in the program like school supplies, socks and uniforms, much of what they have is for younger students. There isn鈥檛 as much for the older students in junior high and high school

That鈥檚 why the shopping spree was especially helpful for the students who came from all six 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 traditional high schools, along with Venture High School and Workman and Bailey junior highs.

鈥淭his is amazing,鈥� Garza-Higgins said.

Early Saturday morning

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The shopping spree started early Saturday morning 鈥� well before Academy normally opens. Academy鈥檚 staff and the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation team had it all well-organized. As the 30 students arrived, they entered into the side of the building into a stock room where they were given a Rangers hat and Chick-fil-A breakfast.

Soon, Rangers players started walking in, too, and Karin Morris, the executive director of the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation, got it all started.

鈥淭oday is about you guys,鈥� Morris told the students. 鈥淵ou鈥檒l have $400 to spend on whatever you want.鈥�

But that wasn鈥檛 all. After the shopping spree, each student was going to get another $100 to use however they wanted.

After a group photo, the students each got a shopping cart and streamed into the store.

鈥淭hank ya鈥檒l so much!鈥� someone shouted. 鈥淲e鈥檙e going shopping! Wooo!鈥�

The Rangers players and general manager, wives and staff spread out in the store to help with the shopping 鈥� and pose for photos.

鈥淚t鈥檚 a community that supports us,鈥� Seager said. 鈥淪o, any way that we can support them back and get in there and meet some people and hear some stories 鈥� that鈥檚 the exciting part for us 鈥� Just seeing the smiles on their faces is everything you need. It鈥檚 a lot of fun. It鈥檚 a really cool event for us.鈥�

Seager鈥檚 wife, Madisyn Seager, loves the event, too, and was instrumental in making it happen.

鈥淲e were trying to figure out ways we can give back 鈥� I asked what we could do with kids 鈥� they just hold a special place in our hearts 鈥� and she [Morris of the Rangers Baseball Foundation] suggested this. We did it last year and it was amazing, and some of the stories we heard from some of the students who were here were just incredible. I鈥檓 glad we got to do it again.鈥�

Stephanie, a junior at Sam Houston, is glad they did it again, too.

鈥淚t鈥檚 been phenomenal,鈥� she said. 鈥淚鈥檓 so thankful for the opportunity. It鈥檚 amazing to be around the Rangers, and we also got a shopping spree, so it鈥檚 really helpful.鈥�

While Stephanie was focused on shopping for clothes, it wasn鈥檛 just clothes that some of the other students were after.

A Sam Houston senior who runs the 100 meters for the Texan track team was looking for track spikes.

A senior from Martin High School who is in the culinary program at the Career and Technical Center and is going to be the CTC鈥檚 Bistro manager this year may have picked out the most unique item: a small grill.

And a senior from Arlington High must have been inspired by the Rangers because he decided he needed to get a baseball bat. And he got some pretty amazing help selecting the perfect one. Langford had spent most of the morning helping students in the shoe department, but he made his way to the baseball aisle with the senior.

鈥淭his one is sick!鈥� the senior said.

鈥淭ry it,鈥� Lanford told him. 鈥淚s that too heavy?鈥�

Langford then proceeded to offer tips on his swing. He also explained some of the differences between wood and metal bats.

鈥淭hey [the Seagers] asked us [Rangers players] if some of us wanted to come do this and it鈥檚 hard to say no to something like this,鈥� Langford said. 鈥淚鈥檓 having a lot of fun helping these kids out. It鈥檚 pretty cool.鈥�

Read recap of 'BBQ High' episode four听

Spoiler alert! We鈥檙e giving weekly updates on the sizzling reality TV series 鈥淏BQ High,鈥� featuring 色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 competitive BBQ team.听 听听听

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Episode four of 鈥檚 TV series 鈥淏BQ High鈥� was all about decisions for Martin High School senior Marc Fadel.听听

While celebrating his two-year anniversary with his girlfriend Francesca, Fadel reveals his decision to pursue a career in construction management while keeping culinary as a side hustle.听听听

鈥淐onstruction is very steady, culinary is a gamble,鈥� Fadel said. 鈥淵ou鈥檙e going to have to make tough decisions in life. Ultimately, I am doing what鈥檚 right so that I can live up to my potential.鈥�听

Despite his commitment to construction, Fadel continues to pursue his dream of owning a restaurant and works to launch .听听

With a vision of creating a fusion of Lebanese and barbecue cuisine, Fadel hosted a tasting event for family and friends right in his backyard.听

鈥淚t feels great to have this community with me,鈥� Fadel said. 鈥淚 have a family that is always there for me. Anytime I need something, they鈥檒l be there. And at the same time, outside of family, I have these wonderful friends with me.鈥澨�听

His teammates from the Smokin鈥� Ferrets came out to prepare tabouli, mac and cheese, hummus and all the Texas meats.听听

鈥淟ebanese flavors are important for me because I grew up eating that,鈥� Fadel said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 underrated honestly.鈥�听

With a logo secured and menu design underway, Fadel is one step closer to making his dream come true.听听

鈥淚t鈥檚 one of those things where I feel like without the love of all of these people, I wouldn鈥檛 be able to do anything,鈥� Fadel said. 鈥淭hey let me fly.鈥�听

But the school year isn鈥檛 over yet, and the state championship is only five weeks away.听听

鈥淚f I was to win state, my side hustle it goes high, it jumps,鈥� Fadel said. 鈥淪erving somebody 鈥榟ey here are my ribs鈥� versus 鈥榟ey here are my ribs that are first place in the state of Texas,鈥� now we got something coming up.鈥澨�听

Watch new episodes of 鈥淏BQ High鈥� each Sunday on or stream the series on Max and discovery+.听 听

'Pride of Lamar' mural completed in July

The pride at Lamar High School is obvious. So obvious that it鈥檚 boldly displayed across the wall of the听Viking band hall.听听

That鈥檚 because in 2023, the took on a beautification project that led to the creation of a blue and gold 60-foot mural right outside the band room.听

Designed with the help of band director Alan Lang, the mural celebrates "The Pride of Lamar," the longstanding name of the Viking marching band.听听

Installed this past July, the project took a year and a half to complete.听听

鈥淚t started as a conversation in passing,鈥� said Lamar Band Booster Club president Jennifer Stein. 鈥淭he entry doors into the band room were in bad shape and looked kind of old. We thought it would be a great idea to spark this area up. But then we thought, let鈥檚 not just stop at the door, let鈥檚 do something even bigger.鈥�听

Through private donations and fundraising with a social media campaign and concessions stands, the club was able fund the $9,000 project. 听

Parents also took the time to pitch in, prepping the walls by filling holes, sanding and painting after work or听on weekends.听

鈥淚t was quite a long process,鈥� Lang said. 鈥淲e鈥檙e so lucky to have a booster club that is so dedicated to these kids.鈥�听

From drumline to color guard, the mural highlights the different roles of students听in Lamar鈥檚 band program.听听

鈥淭hese kids work so hard,鈥� Lang said. 鈥� They deserve a cool thing that represents their space. It feels good to finally have it done. I love looking up at it when I walk in every single morning. It makes me so proud.鈥�听

But it's more than just a mural in the band hall. 听

鈥淚t鈥檚 a representation of the hard work and collaboration of our band booster members, our band students鈥� hard work and our volunteers鈥� dedication,鈥� said Lamar principal Lesley Maroney. 听

As students, staff and visitors pass through the transformed hallway, the mural serves as a daily reminder of what defines the Viking community. 听

鈥淚t brings about a sense of pride in not only the band program听but in our entire school,鈥� Maroney said. 鈥淚t鈥檒l truly serve as a lasting symbol of Viking听Fight Never Dies!鈥�听

Help your pre-k or kindergarten child have a great year

Attention pre-K and kindergarten parents!

This event is for you. 色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 early childhood learning department wants to help you and your child have an exceptional pre-K and kindergarten experience.

Now that school has started, you probably have a lot of questions. Surf's Up on Sept. 7 will provide families with lots of information, best practices and training related to helping your child have a successful year at school听and听at home. We'll offer a number of helpful sessions plus the opportunity to meet and get to know other parents.

See the schedule and sessions below and !

Sessions begin at 9 a.m., and they will all be taught by an early childhood learning expert in the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区. Childcare will be provided for children ages three and up.

SURF'S UP SCHEDULE

• 8:30 - 9 a.m. 鈥� Event sign-in and light breakfast snacks
• 9 - 11:30 a.m. 鈥� Rotate between 30-minute sessions
• 11:30 a.m. 鈥� noon 鈥� Parent networking/social and raffle

听SURF'S UP SESSIONS

• The ABCs of Kindergarten: What You Need to Know for a Successful Year
• The ABCs of Pre-K: What You Need to Know for a Successful Year
• Helping Your Child Become Potty Trained
• Getting to Know Developmental Milestones
• Big Feelings, Little Kids: A Parent's Guide to Emotional Support
• Surfing Into Routines

听SURF'S UP LOCATION

色窝窝无码一区二区三区 Professional Development Center
1111 West Arbrook Boulevard Arlington, TX 76015

for Surf鈥檚 Up.

Blanton nurse always prepared

What makes a hero? Is it courage, kindness or the ability to act confidently in a crisis? 听

For Blanton Elementary's family engagement liaison Candice Rocha, it鈥檚 someone who knows how to save a life 鈥� specifically from cheesy enchiladas.听

In May, what started as a casual lunch in the break room with Blanton nurse Stephanie Collett quickly turned into a life-threatening situation.听

鈥淚 was eating lunch with her [Collett] while eating my cheesy enchiladas when all of a sudden, I began to choke,鈥� Rocha said.听

Collett immediately noticed that something was wrong.听

鈥淐andice all of a sudden looked different,鈥� Collett said. 鈥淪he just had this blank stare. Then she grabbed her neck, and I asked her if she was choking, and she nodded yes.鈥澨�听

That鈥檚 when Collett鈥檚 nursing instincts quickly kicked in.听

鈥淪he jumped out of her seat and right into action performing the on me,鈥� Rocha said.听 听

With seven years of experience as an emergency room trauma nurse and two years as Blanton鈥檚 school nurse, Collett is always prepared for the unexpected.听听

鈥淚n that moment I knew I was going to do the Heimlich,鈥� she said. 鈥淏ut my nurse brain always assumes the worst. I was still preparing to call 911 or perform CPR if she went unconscious.鈥�听

Thankfully, that wasn鈥檛 the case.听听

鈥淎fter pulling stringy cheese out of my mouth I was finally able to breathe, and I was no longer choking or gagging,鈥� Rocha said. 鈥淚f she [Collett] was not there, I do not know how that situation would have ended.鈥�听

But for Collett, it wasn鈥檛 about being heroic, it was about being there for a friend.听听

鈥淚 was so thankful that she was okay,鈥� she said. 鈥淪he was tearful and she was scared, but she just hugged me and thanked me for saving her life.鈥�听

Collett is one of four 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 employees who stepped in during a time of crisis in the 2023-24 school year. Lamar High School athletic trainer Bryant Grice helped save the life of a student-athlete before a basketball game. The same goes for Seguin High School golf coach Ruston Laurence and Lamar golf coach Gary Webb, who administered lifesaving help on the golf course to a student-athlete. And Beckham Elementary nurse Brittany Isbell performed CPR on a co-worker in need.听

Collett鈥檚 quick thinking came as no surprise to others at Blanton who work with her.听听

鈥淲hen we have emergencies, she jumps in and takes action,鈥� said Blanton principal Migdalia Castillo. 鈥淪he鈥檚 always making sure that all our kids and everybody is safe. It鈥檚 amazing to have such an extraordinary human being.鈥澨�听

Rocha couldn鈥檛 agree more.听听

鈥淚 am forever grateful for her,鈥� she said. 鈥淕od puts the right people at the right time for a reason. She really is my hero.鈥�听

"BBQ High" on Magnolia Network

Spoiler alert! We鈥檙e giving weekly updates on the sizzling reality TV series 鈥淏BQ High,鈥� featuring 色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 competitive BBQ team.听听听

鈥檚 new series 鈥淏BQ High鈥� returned this Sunday with an update on the Smokin鈥� Ferrets from the Dan Dipert Career + Technical Center (CTC).听

After securing their spot at state in last week鈥檚 episode, the team took a step back from episode three鈥檚 competition, the Graham Regional.听听

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With only four months until the state championship, senior Marc Fadel is feeling the pressure, not just from BBQ but from the uncertainty of his future after graduating from Martin High School.听

鈥淭hings feel chaotic,鈥� he said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 overwhelming for me to figure out my future and purpose in the world. But being in front of my smoker and making good food makes me happy right now. It feels really good. But is it where I belong the rest of my life? I don't know.鈥�听

Through the CTC鈥檚 culinary practicum course, Fadel spends his school hours working at , gaining firsthand experience in the industry. He dreams of owning his own BBQ restaurant named Habibi BBQ or HBBQ, but the reality of the business is starting to set in.听

鈥淚 make it look like it鈥檚 all glitter and sparkles whenever it comes to owning a restaurant,鈥� Fadel said. 鈥淏ut it鈥檚 a lot of hard work. I鈥檓 already very busy, I don鈥檛 want to be like that my whole life. When I鈥檓 really old, am I still going to want to stand in a kitchen all day?鈥澨�听

After talking with his parents, Fadel leans towards attending with plans to pursue a career in construction while continuing BBQ on the side.听 听

But the BBQ season isn鈥檛 over yet, and there鈥檚 plenty more to come!听听

Watch new episodes of 鈥淏BQ High鈥� each Sunday on Magnolia Network or stream the series on Max and discovery+.听

And, if you haven鈥檛 had the chance to watch the Smokin鈥檚 Ferrets on 鈥淏BQ High," tune in to on Monday morning, Sept. 2, to watch some of our current Smokin鈥� Ferrets in action on "!"听

Remynse community welcomes students back

At Remynse Elementary, everybody belongs.听

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If any of the Lil鈥� Texans are new to the school or have forgotten, they are reminded year after year at the annual welcome back to school parade with music blaring and car horns honking.听

鈥淲e want every student and staff member to know that,鈥� said Remynse counselor Tamara Collins. 鈥淲hen we invite community members, parents and staff to be a part of this, it lets them know that they belong here and that they鈥檙e welcome.鈥� 听

For the 12th straight听year, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and the Remynse community came together to continue the cherished tradition with their kiddos.听

With the leading the way, the parade made two laps around the campus as students waved and cheered to their families, friends and teachers.听

Vintage cars, Vanderhall autocycles, trucks and even the Smoothie Kingmobile filled the parking lot with inspiring posters as they made their rounds, windows down, celebrating the new school year.听

鈥淲e鈥檙e excited to welcome back our students,鈥� Collins said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 going to be a great year.鈥�听

Your adventure听awaits you, Lil鈥� Texans!听听

Short looks like a new school

It鈥檚 an old school that looks and feels new.

That鈥檚 what the Citizens Bond Oversight Committee saw on Tuesday when its members met for their first meeting of the year at Short Elementary School. The meeting started with a tour of Short to see all the renovations at the school funded by the 2019 Bond.

鈥淚t鈥檚 like having a new school without building a new school,鈥� Short principal Betsy Berkebile told the committee. 鈥淲e love it.鈥�

Even though they didn鈥檛 build a new school, the renovations required a major a construction project.

The inside of the school has been transformed. Kelly Horn, 色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 assistant superintendent of facility services, walked the CBOC members through the halls pointing out all the renovations 鈥� like the new ceilings, new lighting and new tile wainscoat on the corridor walls. The wainscoat makes the walls more durable and much easier to clean.

Horn also highlighted the new luxury vinyl tile flooring, or LVT, which is better than tile or vinyl composite flooring (VCT). It is safer and more environmentally friendly because it doesn鈥檛 require chemicals to clean. Plus, it鈥檚 more durable.

When the tour group reached the gym in the back of the building, Berkebile described what it used to look like. The gym was dark, and the floor was concrete. Now, the gym has a new floor, new wall graphics and much better lighting.

鈥淚t鈥檚 like night and day,鈥� Berkebile said.

Not only does the whole school look great now, but it鈥檚 also unique. One-of-a-kind graphics in the building inspire and welcome students.

Wall graphics in the main hallway and cafeteria feature trees, birds and cattle and give students the feeling that they are walking along the 鈥淪horthorn Trail.鈥� Then each hallway has a name that recalls something from community history, like Beatrice Short Trail 鈥� named for the school鈥檚 namesake 鈥� or Johnson Station Trail 鈥� named for the first school in Arlington where Beatrice Short taught for decades. Some of the other hallway names include California Lane Trail, Cattle Trail and Ranger Station Trail.

Following the tour, the committee members met in Short鈥檚 cafeteria to receive updates on the听2019 Bond听program from Horn. The presentation included updates on bond-funded projects for facilities, fine arts, technology, security and transportation. (See the presentation.)

The CBOC鈥檚 charge is to follow the district鈥檚 bond program progress and report its findings and recommendations to the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 Board of Trustees (read the CBOC鈥檚 charge).

鈥淭he Citizens Bond Oversight Committee is incredibly important to the successful implementation of the 2019 Bond program,鈥� Horn said. 鈥淭he committee reports directly to our Board of Trustees to help steward the bond program and communicate any recommendations in the form of an annual report. Further, they help the district to disseminate information to the community about upcoming and on-going projects.鈥�

of the renovations at Short.

Register now for the CTE Showcase

听Calling all 7th-10th grade students and parents!

Come to the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 Career and Technical Education Showcase and experience the many options 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 offers career and technical education students, from CTE courses at the junior high and high school campuses to upper-level classes at the听色窝窝无码一区二区三区 Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center (CTC). The CTE Showcase is Oct. 1 from 6-8 p.m. at the CTC ().

now for the CTE Showcase.

鈥淭he CTE Showcase is an event designed to give students an insider look at the CTE programs in 色窝窝无码一区二区三区,鈥� said Sara Mahoney, 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 career and technical education coordinator. 鈥淪tudents get to see inside classrooms, check out the equipment used by professionals and hear from our expert teachers on the things they will learn in our CTE programs.鈥�

Students and parents will get to talk with teachers, counselors and administrators who can help them plan for a future that best fits their interests and talents.

鈥淢any students and parents have mentioned that this evening helped them make a decision on the program path they wanted to take by having conversations with the teachers and counselors available at this event,鈥� Mahoney said.

Some of the programs on display at the CTE Showcase will include culinary arts, robotics, fashion design, automotive technology and many more!

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to start planning an exciting future! .

Please note the event will follow the听色窝窝无码一区二区三区 Clear Bag Policy听.

Pre-K and kinder teachers ready for a great year

色窝窝无码一区二区三区 is very serious about its fun pre-K and kindergarten.

The new school year started for thousands of 3-,4- and 5-year-olds in 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 last week. But not for their teachers. The teachers have been preparing for this year for much longer.

鈥淲e are very serious when it comes to helping our teachers prepare for the school year,鈥� said Dr. Jackeline Orsini, 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 director of early childhood learning. 鈥淲e know that if we prepare and equip them with the right tools, our teachers will have a successful year and ensure our littlest learners receive the highest-quality instruction.鈥�

That鈥檚 why professional learning for the district鈥檚 pre-K and kindergarten teachers is year-round.

鈥淧reparing teachers is a job that starts as soon as the previous year ends,鈥� Orsini said. 鈥淭hroughout the whole summer, we have been delivering hundreds of professional learning hours to help teachers get prepared for the new year.鈥�

And that鈥檚 also why the district鈥檚 pre-K and kindergarten teachers and teacher assistants all gathered earlier this month before school ever started for teacher training.

鈥淭he districtwide event is like the cherry on top,鈥� Orsini said.

Many of the topics covered at the districtwide meetings were what you might expect. Topics like the program鈥檚 main goals, vision, critical components of the curriculum, early literacy and math and teaching social and emotional skills.

But this teacher training for pre-K and kindergarten teachers looked and sounded a little different than trainings for teachers of older grades. The energy was palpable 鈥� the same kind of energy that pre-K and kindergarten teachers bring to their classrooms every day. There was dancing, clapping and a whole lot of fun. Plus the teachers were dressed in bright colors to go along with the theme.

The theme for the three days of training was the movie 鈥�.鈥� Orsini said they picked that theme because the movie represents what pre-K and kindergarten teachers are like.

鈥淥ur early childhood teachers are bold, vibrant, full of energy, fun, and they鈥檙e just a rainbow of talents,鈥� she said. 鈥淭hey can sing, dance, act, draw, read, teach writing and integrate math and science all in the same lesson.鈥�

While the teachers had fun at the training, the fun was purposeful. It was all about strategically preparing and inspiring teachers for the year to come.

鈥淲e鈥檙e all going to sing the same song, which is about making students feel welcome, making families feel part of the educational journey of their kids, providing high-quality instruction in everything we do, making sure we understand the needs of every single student and doing everything possible to meet those needs.鈥�

Orsini was also intentional about including teacher assistants at the training.

鈥淲e recognize that our teacher assistants are fundamental in everything we do, and we value them,鈥� she said.

By the time the three days were over, everyone was prepared for a great year.

鈥淚鈥檓 very proud of my teachers and my team,鈥� Orsini said. 鈥淚 think that 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 has the best early childhood program because we take very seriously how we prepare our teachers with research-based information, tools and support they need. I know that what we deliver is high-quality.鈥�

You can still register

Even though school started last week, it's not too late to get your child into 色窝窝无码一区二区三区's pre-K and kindergarten. You can start the registration process online here. And if you have any questions about pre-K or kindergarten, feel free to reach out to the early childhood learning team at (682) 867-9418 or prekquestions@aisd.net.

'BBQ High' debuted on Sunday

Spoiler alert! We鈥檒l be giving weekly updates on the sizzling reality TV series 鈥淏BQ High,鈥� featuring 色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 competitive BBQ team.听

When most people think of high school extracurriculars, they picture football games, marching bands or theater productions. But in 色窝窝无码一区二区三区, a new kind of team is bringing all the heat 鈥� literally.听听

And they鈥檙e doing it on reality TV! Episodes one and two of 鈥淏BQ High鈥� premiered this past Sunday, showcasing high school barbecue teams, including the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 Dan Dipert Career + Technical Center鈥檚 Smokin鈥� Ferrets.听听

The series on the spotlights Martin High School senior Marc Fadel, his teammates and their coach Greg Almendarez, or 鈥淐oach A,鈥� as they navigate the 2023-2024 BBQ season, which kicked off in September 2023, eight months before the state championship. 听

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The Smokin' Ferrets have been competing in regionals for the past six years. After ranking in the top 30 for the 2022-2023 season, the team has one main goal 鈥� to rank in the top 10 to qualify for state.听听

This week, the show offered a deeper dive into the personal lives of the BBQ captains and captured the tension of their first competition of the season, the Southlake Regional.听

Practicing for up to 12 hours each Saturday, the Smokin鈥� Ferrets worked hard to perfect their skills for the five categories: dessert, chicken, beans, brisket and ribs.听听

鈥淭his is my senior year, so this is my last year doing this type of competition,鈥� Fadel said on the show. 鈥淚 really want to place high. I put a lot of time in this, and I need proof that I did good.鈥澨�听

Competing against Mansfield ISD鈥檚 Phat鈥檚 BBQ team, which placed second in state in 2023, and the team鈥檚 rib champion Zane, Marc knew the competition would be tough. But he was determined to secure a top-three finish in the rib category.听听

Despite the challenges of missed alarms, tight deadlines and the fear of under or overcooking, the Smokin鈥� Ferrets submitted their entries to the judges. Ranked one through 10, every detail counts. The cut, the presentation, the flavor and the tenderness.听听

In the end, the Smokin' Ferrets ranked eighth in beans, seventh in brisket, third in ribs and dessert, and took first place in chicken. Their overall performance earned them a fourth-place finish, securing their spot in the state competition.听

鈥淲e're real proud of them,鈥� said Coach A. 鈥淲hen it comes to state there's no errors. We鈥檙e going to go back and look at what the judges had to say.鈥澨�听

Job well done!听听

Watch new episodes of 鈥淏BQ High鈥� each Sunday on Magnolia Network or stream the series on Max and discovery+.听

18 PLUSS provides vocational development

Signing Day came early in the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 for six 18 PLUSS students last week.

With all the pomp and circumstance of an athletics signing day, six students made their future intentions known by signing on for their future in front of friends at family at the district鈥檚 food and nutrition services office on Thursday.

The only difference is the students weren鈥檛 signing with colleges 鈥� they were making their internships official with different district food and nutrition services departments.

Starting Wednesday, the students will intern with the hopes of either landing a full-time job with the district or setting themselves up for employment outside the district once the internship ends.

鈥淲e wanted this to be meaningful so that they know we鈥檙e excited about this,鈥� said David Lewis, 色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 food and nutrition services executive director. 鈥淭hat鈥檚 the whole meaning about tonight. We want them to know we鈥檙e expecting them. We want them to know we鈥檙e excited to have them.鈥�

That鈥檚 why there was music, brief bios about the students, balloons, a table to sign at and caps and gear to help the students take the next step.

The Performance-Based Learning in Unique School Settings (18 PLUSS) students will intern at Boles Junior High, Gunn Junior High and Fine Arts and Dual Language Academy, Bowie High School, Martin High School, Seguin High School as well as the district鈥檚 food and nutrition services office.

Serving students 18-22 years old, the 18 PLUSS program is designed to support high school students eligible for special education services who require assistance in securing and sustaining employment in their local area as part of their vocational development.听

The idea of doing the internship started with a conversation between Lewis and 18 PLUSS coordinator Brenda Cupps back in 2019. But COVID delayed that launch. The two picked up the talks again in the spring.

Cupps hopes it鈥檚 a sign of things to come.

鈥淚t鈥檚 something that we鈥檇 like to partner with departments for our students who are capable of working in the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区,鈥� she said. 鈥淲e have a lot of students who if you ask them who they want to work for it鈥檚 the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区. It鈥檚 all they know.鈥�

Now several students will get to learn more about how the FNS department works.

Alyssa Rios, who will begin her internship at Seguin, has lofty goals for her future following the internship.

鈥淏eing a chef,鈥� she said.

She鈥檚 making small strides toward that goal at home, where her specialties are grilled cheese and egg sandwiches.

For Alyssa鈥檚 mom Angela Johnson, the signing day was huge.

鈥淚鈥檓 so proud of her,鈥� she said. 鈥淭his is something that she鈥檚 really worked for on her own. Even though she鈥檚 going to be living with me, this gives her something where she has her own identity.鈥�

Five of the students will learn the ins and outs of school cafeterias while Jair Gonzales will focus on tech at the district offices because his goal is to work with computers or animation.

Internships like this are hopefully a first step for all the students.

鈥淗ow can we come together for the betterment of our students?鈥� Lewis said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 what we do. To be able to build a pathway where we can take on interns every year and then open positions where they can become an employee of the district after that is just awesome.鈥�

from the signing day.

Board receives update on 2019 Bond construction

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This is such an exciting time of year, and it鈥檚 also a busy time of year. That鈥檚 certainly true for the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 Board of Trustees. The board met yesterday evening, Aug. 15, 2024, and here are a few of the highlights.

The board received an update on the 2019 Bond program from Kelly Horn, 色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 assistant superintendent for facility services. The 2019 Bond program is a $966 million five-year capital program that includes new construction, renovations and facility condition improvements, along with capital purchases for technology, fine arts and transportation. Much of tonight鈥檚 presentation focused on all the construction and renovations done over the summer at schools across the district. And there was a lot! There鈥檚 also a lot of construction continuing into the fall, including the huge addition at Arlington High School and the future Joey Rodriguez Junior High.

Later, the board adopted a resolution directing the defeasance and/or redemption of the district鈥檚 outstanding bonds. That sounds really confusing, but essentially, it鈥檚 about approving methods to save the district money by reducing the district鈥檚 debt and achieving savings on interest. It allows the chief financial officer and assistant superintendent of financial services to consult with the district鈥檚 financial advisor to identify opportunities to pay back bonds early and thus limit the amount of interest the district will owe.

Trustees also approved the monthly financial report on operations and the district鈥檚 investment activity report through June.

Finally, the board re-approved an interlocal agreement with the City of Arlington and the for services provided for the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 Police Academy. APD facilitates the district鈥檚 Police Academy Course 鈥� part of the Practicum in Law Enforcement at the Dan Dipert Career + Technical Center. Taught by an APD officer, the class gives students a deeper understanding of the law enforcement field.

Those are just a few of the highlights from tonight. If you would like more details on any of these, or any of the items not covered in this Board Brief, please to watch the entire meeting.

Thank you and have a great start to the new school year!

A great first day听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听 听听

Wednesday marked the first day of school for the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区, and Superintendent Dr. Matt Smith couldn鈥檛 wait to get started.

Maybe that explains why Smith was up early and at Martin High School at 6 a.m.

That鈥檚 where Smith and Martin鈥檚 cheerleaders, marching band and Sundancers greeted the morning crew as they arrived for their morning show to kick off the school year.

The festive atmosphere continued throughout the day as Smith, district leaders and 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 Board of Trustee members crisscrossed the district to greet students, visit classrooms and check on staff members.

By the time Deputy Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Collins left Blanton Elementary during dismissal, the caravan they were on had stopped at seven schools, traveled more than 50 miles and logged 4.6 miles walking.

鈥淚t was great to be able to get out and see so many people excited about getting back to school,鈥� Smith said. 鈥淥ur staff was prepared. Our students were prepared. Our families were ready. If the first day was any indication of what's to come, it's going to be an outstanding school year.鈥�

Once Smith left Martin, he headed for Pope Elementary where he got to catch up with new principal Crystal Dunlap and greet students as they arrived. After visiting six classrooms at Pope, the next stop was Bailey Junior High.

Bailey underwent massive renovations with a big addition thanks to the 2019 Bond. Included in those renovations were a new entrance, new classrooms and an expanded cafeteria that will better serve the students.

At Arlington High, Smith got to witness what鈥檚 coming for the freshmen that came over from the Gunn Junior High and Fine Arts and Dual Language Academy as part of the first freshman class of the fine arts and dual language program.

Smith and board members got a sneak peek of the construction on the northeast side of the campus. They also got a taste of the outstanding fine arts the district offers as they heard short piano, band and choir performances.

Following a short lunch break, Collins got her first look at the P-TECH at Bowie High School. The P-TECH health sciences program has its first senior class this year. How outstanding are the P-TECH students? Some of them helped with dental screenings at the Back to School Kickoff earlier this month. One of the dental providers was so impressed they are offering job opportunities exclusively for the P-TECH students. Yes, our students are that good.

The next stop was at Carter Junior High, which is in its last year before being replaced by Joey Rodriguez Junior High. Principal Elena Lopez was able to spotlight several of her outstanding teachers Wednesday.

Finally at Blanton, Principal Migdalia Castillo gave Collins a whirlwind tour of the school before heading outside for car-line duty.

After that, it was time to rest 鈥� until Day 2 on Thursday!

from the first day.

Watch 'BBQ High' trailer

A new series on Chip and Joanna Gaine鈥檚 Magnolia Network听will feature some of 色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 own. The students on the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center鈥檚 BBQ team, the Smokin鈥� Ferrets, have made a name for themselves in Texas and are about to be introduced to the rest of the nation.

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鈥淭his past year our BBQ club had an incredible opportunity to be featured on a reality show focused on high school BBQ,鈥� said Chef Greg Almendarez, a culinary instructor at the CTC and the head coach for the school鈥檚 BBQ competition team. 鈥淢y students dedicated themselves and worked tirelessly, and I couldn't be prouder of their hard work and achievements.鈥�

The reality show 鈥� 鈥淏BQ High鈥� 鈥� profiles the sport of high school BBQ in Texas and follows some of the state鈥檚 culinary heavyweights as they strive to reach the state meet and compete for scholarships and pit glory.

鈥淏BQ High鈥�听premieres this Sunday, Aug. 18, on with the first two episodes at noon and 1 p.m. New episodes will air on the following Sundays. Streaming is also available the same day on听听and听.听 And check back here at the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 Looped In blog each week for recaps of the episodes.

A great first day tomorrow starts today

School starts tomorrow!听听

Here are five tips to help you and your kids have a great first day back at school in the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区.听听

1) The Night Before

Back to school eve is just as important as the first day of school. Make sure you鈥檙e ready for the big day before you go to bed. You don鈥檛 want to have to scramble to get everything ready in the morning when you鈥檙e trying to get out the door. So, have the backpack ready, clothes picked out and breakfast planned the night before. The more prepared you can be the better.听听

Check out the elementary school supply lists听here听so you can be ready. Junior high and high school students will find out what supplies they need from their teachers during the first week of school.听听

And remember, getting a good night鈥檚 sleep sets the tone for a smooth back-to-school morning.听听

2) Fuel Your Brain听

After you get that good night of sleep and are ready to start the morning, it鈥檚听time for the most important meal of the day. A nutritious breakfast 鈥� whether at home or school 鈥撎齣s the right way to jumpstart the first day back at school. 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 provides breakfast and lunch at each campus, and you can check out the听听and pay for meals听.听听

3) Be Ready for the Traffic

Traffic will be bad. It always is on the first day. And drop-off and pick-up may take longer than it will the rest of the year. So, give yourself plenty of time. It鈥檚 a good idea to add some extra time in your morning routine and leave home earlier than usual.

Rember, elementary times are 8:10 a.m. to 3:35 p.m., junior high times are 8:45 to 4:10 p.m. and high school times are 7:35 a.m. to 3 p.m. You can see a complete list of calendars and important dates听here.听

4) Create Memories听

Whether your child is heading into pre-K or senior year, be sure to snap some memories with a 鈥渇irst day of school鈥� pic. Before you know it, they鈥檒l be walking the stage at graduation, and you don鈥檛 want to miss a moment. Show off your students to your friends and family using the hashtag听#ArlingtonISDWelcomesMe so we can share your first day of school pictures on our district social media channels.听听

5) Set the Tone

Words of affirmation, a note in your child鈥檚 lunch box or a reminder that you cannot wait to hear about their day are all ways to set your child up with a positive attitude going into the new school year. If your child is nervous, remind them to take a deep breath and exhale. There are games to play, friends to make and many fun things to learn.

Have an amazing first day back to school!听听

We can鈥檛 wait to see you all Wednesday for the first day of school. And we can鈥檛 wait to see your pictures, too. Please make sure to use the hashtag #ArlingtonISDWelcomesMe on any of your social media posts so we can see them.

We want everything Wednesday to go smoothly, but we know there are also some issues that come up early in the year as everyone gets familiar with the systems in place. Here are some reminders about what to expect to better prepare you.

There Will Be More Traffic

All the lights in school zones will be on. There will be crossing guards at campuses, and we know parents will be driving children to school. Please plan accordingly at drop-off and pick-up, and please pack your patience. Remember what you see this week won鈥檛 be what we see in a couple of weeks when things become routine.

Buses, Too

If your student takes the bus to school, patience will be needed with buses early on as they deal with traffic, new riders and new routes, too. To find out if your student is eligible to ride a bus, go . If you have questions about buses, you can visit our transportation page or call 682-867-7850.

Safety First

Don鈥檛 forget that all 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 campuses are staffed with armed security, and all visitors must check in at the front office and use the Raptor software for visitor screening. Be prepared to wait a little longer at check-in, too, as in addition to letting visitors in, our campuses are still registering students.

Food Time

Don鈥檛 forget to apply for free and reduced-price meals听here. Meal benefits must be renewed each year. We know we have outstanding dining options, including some lunches that came straight out of our听. Remember to check your听听to make sure you have money in it for your students.听View the district鈥檚 meal charge policy:听听听听听. You can find out school menus听听and follow us @arlingtonisd_foodandnutrition.

New Usernames

The days of your student鈥檚 username being the first five letters of their last name followed by their user ID are no more. For more protection for student accounts, the format is now shifting to the student鈥檚 first name initial plus last name initial and four random numbers. Students will use that to start the school year. The old username can be found in the profile settings. Don鈥檛 worry if your student needs help. Teachers have access to the usernames and can help with passwords, which were reset over the weekend.听

Find Us Anywhere

Don鈥檛 forget you can follow the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 on听,听听and听. Also, the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 app is your one-stop shop for everything about the district, including security notifications.

We鈥檒l see you Wednesday!

Many bond constrution projects will continue into the fall

The marathon Bond 2019 construction projects at schools throughout 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 have turned into sprints.

With only a few days left before school starts, construction crews and district facility services teams have been racing to get the buildings ready.

鈥淭his is one of the busiest times of the year for us as we button up construction projects, move furniture into new or renovated spaces and get the schools cleaned and ready for students and staff,鈥� said Kelly Horn, 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 assistant superintendent of facility services.

It鈥檚 not that they are necessarily finishing up the construction projects. Many of the projects take months or years. So, most will continue into the fall 鈥� but with work done after hours, on weekends and during holidays.

But some of the tasks are being finished quickly to welcome students. For example, Key, Pope, Speer, Atherton, Foster and Johns elementary schools are all getting at least a couple of restrooms renovated. They鈥檒l be ready for school next Wednesday. At Key, they also received new carpet, ceilings and lights over the summer.

At Martin High School, renovations are done in the orchestra and choir rooms. At Arlington High School, they鈥檝e been wrapping up renovations in C Hall to welcome students. The huge addition going up at the school is still under construction and should open in early 2025. At Duff Elementary, the new library is close to completion, and the new gym will open up shortly after the start of school. Sam Houston High School鈥檚 library is getting renovated, too, but that work will last until October. And South Davis Elementary has a new freezer-cooler that is almost ready for use.

One of the biggest projects opening for students next week is at , where they now have an expanded cafeteria and kitchen and a new addition that includes 10 classrooms and a new administrative office area. The addition includes a new secure entrance for the school, so it鈥檚 a big change. The addition also means that Bailey will no longer have portable buildings.

One project that doesn鈥檛 have to get ready for students and teachers this year is the new Joey Rodriguez Junior High School. But construction on the new junior high that will replace Carter Junior High is making good progress as steel and masonry are going up. That project will welcome students and teachers next school year.

It鈥檚 been a busy summer of construction for 色窝窝无码一区二区三区, but now it鈥檚 time for construction crews to give the schools back to students and teachers. That doesn鈥檛 mean their work will stop though. There鈥檚 still a lot to do.

鈥淲hile we鈥檙e wrapping up a number of projects soon 鈥� like Bailey, Duff and Sam Houston 鈥� a number of others have a long way to go. And we still have quite a few other projects in the design phase that are scheduled to start over the course of the next year,鈥� said Michael Parkos, 色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 director of facilities planning and construction.

Keep up with all of the bond projects at aisd.net/bond2019.

Aug. 14 is the first day

One week.

That鈥檚 all that is left until the first day of school 鈥� Wednesday, Aug. 14. And there鈥檚 no bigger day than the first day of pre-K or kindergarten.

So now is the time to make sure your little learner is ready. Here are five tips to help you and your child get ready for the first day.

1) Early to bed

Starting school for the first time is a big adjustment for you and your child, but building routines at home will help you and your child feel more comfortable starting the school year.

One of the most important routines to establish is 鈥渆arly to bed鈥� and 鈥渟chool wake-up time.鈥� If you haven鈥檛 started this already, start now so your child has time to adjust to the new schedule. Making sure your child gets enough sleep is crucial.

2) Prep the day before听

Make sure you鈥檙e all ready to go to school the night before. You don鈥檛 want to have to scramble to get everything ready in the morning when you鈥檙e trying to get out the door. So, have the backpack ready, clothes picked out and breakfast planned the night before. The more prepared you can be the better.

3) Make it fun

Make the first day like it鈥檚 an occasion 鈥� because it is. Show your child that this is a big and exciting thing. Be ready to take photos and make that 鈥渇irst day of school鈥� picture sign. If you post the photos online, be sure to use the hashtag听#ArlingtonISDWelcomesMe. We鈥檇 love to feature your child, too.

4) Read books about going to school

Help your child know what to expect by reading books about the first day of school. There are lots of them, and the library is sure to have some.

鈥淭here are plenty of books about first days at school,鈥� said Ken Foster, an early childhood learning specialist for 色窝窝无码一区二区三区. 鈥淢y favorite is Eric Litwin鈥檚 鈥楶ete the Cat: Rockin鈥� in my School Shoes.鈥欌��

5) Drive by the school and go to Meet-the-Teacher

Find time to drive by the school and point it out to your child. Be excited and let your child know that this is an exciting place where they will make new friends and learn so many fun things.

And be sure to go to the Meet-the-Teacher event at your child鈥檚 school. If you don鈥檛 know when it is, check your school鈥檚 webpage or give them a call. This will be a great chance for you and your child to see the building and classroom and meet the teacher.

Are you registered?

If you haven鈥檛 registered your child for pre-K or kindergarten yet, it鈥檚 not too late. But don鈥檛 wait because school starts in one week! Start the registration process online听here.

Have a great first day!

Back to School Kickoff 2024

No event kicks off听a new听school year like the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 Back to School Kickoff. 听

That鈥檚 why the district continues to bring it back year after year, this year marking its听10th anniversary. 听

鈥淚 was here on year one听ten years ago and it鈥檚 grown so much,鈥� said former Dallas Cowboy great Tony Casillas. 听

Over 10,000 students and families gathered at this past Saturday for a morning full of back-to-school preparation.听

鈥淚t鈥檚 all about community coming together to support our kids,鈥� said 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 superintendent Dr. Matt Smith. 鈥淭he opportunity to make sure thousands of students feel excited and confident going into the new school year just blows me away. It鈥檚 amazing.鈥� 听

With free backpacks filled with school supplies waiting for students, many 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 kiddos are now set and ready for day one 鈥� August 14!听

Free dental services and vision screenings were also provided for students by and with the help of students from the P-TECH at Bowie High School. 听

But that鈥檚 not all. High school seniors from the district鈥檚 cosmetology program at the Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center also brought back their expertise to provide free haircuts, too!听

鈥淚t鈥檚 awesome,鈥� Casillas said. 鈥淭o be able to come out here and get prepared with so many free services and backpacks 鈥� I can鈥檛 think of any other city that does it like this.鈥�听

Fourth grader George Trevino felt the same way about his brand-new camouflage backpack. 听

鈥淚鈥檝e never seen one like this before,鈥� he said.听

In fact, that鈥檚 what brought Trevino and his mom Selina Perez back for their second Back to School Kickoff. 听

鈥淢y kids love the backpacks,鈥� Perez said. 鈥淭hey鈥檝e lasted us almost two years, so this year we wanted to get new ones. This event is pretty amazing. It saves me a lot of money that I don鈥檛 have. It鈥檚 so helpful for so many parents out here and we just love it so much.鈥�听

But the Kickoff was also about having some summer fun. Nearly 100 vendors provided helpful information along with sweet treats and goodies. was also at the Kickoff, making sure everyone knew about healthy eating habits. Families made their way to the outside football field for some football games and drills or inside the stadium to snap a picture with their听favorite Disney characters. There was also a DJ playing tunes outside throughout the day. 听

鈥淢y favorite part is seeing the Arlington community unite and collaborate to support our students and families to have a great start to the school year,鈥� said Aaron Perales, executive director of family engagement, equity and access.听

With over 800 volunteers to help make the event possible, that鈥檚 exactly what they did. 听

鈥淚t鈥檚 been heartwarming,鈥� said Kickoff volunteer and Starrett Elementary assistant principal Tamara Harrell.听鈥淭he families are so excited, the kids are so excited, it makes us feel so happy to be here. It鈥檚 been so amazing to see different parts of the community coming together for such a good cause.鈥�听

In the summer of 2014, the Dallas Cowboys reached out to Perales about getting involved in 色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 back to school festivities. That鈥檚 when several organizations came together to collaborate with the Cowboys to put on the Back to School Kickoff. Thanks to the following founding partners, 色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 Back to School Kickoff has been one of the most anticipated events for the last 10 years.听

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View all the photos from the 2024 Back to School Kickoff . 听

Lamar P-TECH's Breakfast with the Boss

What do you get when you mix a room full of eager students, a delicious breakfast and top-notch industry leaders? P-TECH at Lamar High School鈥檚 Breakfast with the Boss, of course!听

Now in its third year, students had the opportunity to get a head start in networking with over 30 business and cybersecurity leaders at Lamar High School last week. 听

鈥淚t鈥檚 a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,鈥� said junior and P-TECH student marketing director Eunique Ramirez. 鈥淵ou don鈥檛 get this every day.鈥� 听

From mortgage professionals, banking professionals, Arlington mayor and more, the breakfast was all about exposure.听听

鈥淗aving people who are a part of different businesses that these kids might not even know exist is so important,鈥� said assistant principal of P-TECH at Lamar Teri Williams. 鈥淭his provides the kids with exposure that they may not otherwise have access to. That鈥檚 what makes this event so special.鈥�听

As leaders of the P-TECH program themselves, Ramirez and student body president Fred Threats Jr. both shared their thoughts.听

鈥淭his opportunity re-enforces the nature of this program,鈥� Threats听said. 鈥淚鈥檓 so grateful to have this opportunity and I鈥檓 grateful that generations to come will have this opportunity, too.鈥�听

For Ramirez, the best听part of Breakfast with the Boss was听getting to know leaders on a more personal level. 听

鈥淚t鈥檚 scary, but having the opportunity to sit down and talk with them makes you realize that they are people, too,鈥� she said. 鈥淟earning from them truly feels so inspiring. You can walk away from this and think wow I really did that.鈥� 听

Welcoming incoming freshmen to the program also made the breakfast a perfect way for students to build connections with their class.听听

鈥淚t鈥檚 been so awesome,鈥� said first-year student Brody Reynolds.听鈥淓veryone here is so welcoming. It feels like a family.鈥�听

Teachers and staff prepared incoming students by providing听questions to help them learn to engage with leadership professionally.听

Building confidence in the professional world is one of the main goals of the Breakfast with the Boss as well as the P-TECH program at Lamar. 听

鈥淭he biggest takeaway is the feeling that you can do it,鈥� Threats said. 鈥淭his shows each student that anything is possible, that they can sit down with CEOs and work towards that same spot. This builds so much confidence in what we can accomplish in the future. It gives us the motivation to strive for excellence.鈥� 听听

View all the photos from Breakfast with the Boss . 听听听

Taste of 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 features student-created dishes

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If you cook it, they will come.

And then they鈥檒l come back for seconds. And thirds.

The first-ever Taste of the 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 was proof that if students have outstanding dining options that come from the minds of their classmates, there鈥檚 a hunger for that fare.

The event at Seguin High School last Tuesday served as a showcase for the district鈥檚 By Students 4 Students program, where 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 high school culinary students get creative to get their menu item in schools throughout the district. The Taste of 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 also gave the public a chance to see what students are whipping up, as everyone was welcome to attend.

More than 400 showed up to sample food created by students from Arlington, Bowie, Martin and Seguin high schools as well as the Dan Dipert Career + Technical Center.

Those showing up and expecting to eat the kind of school lunches they grew up on were pleasantly surprised. And stuffed!

鈥淲hat a great opportunity for kids to show their skills and do their thing,鈥� said David Adams, who attended with his wife Aubrey and doesn鈥檛 even have a student in the school district. 鈥淭o have everyone come out and try this, where else do you get this opportunity? It鈥檚 fantastic. This wasn鈥檛 going to be our dinner, but now it is.鈥�

Adams said that after only sampling six of the 12 menu items available. That was before he had a chance to eat chicken and dumplings or the chicken parmesan or the egg bites. The Adams were expecting to go eat dinner after they left. That didn鈥檛 happen because they were too full.

Taste highlighted a program that started more than two years ago when Bowie High School鈥檚 culinary students put together items to get them on the school menu. The program has blossomed since then, with community partners like getting on board and putting Prince-inspired food in district cafeterias.

All the menu items must meet the U.S. Department of Agriculture guidelines before they can be served to students. Students showcased their items for district staff last spring, and the Taste of Arlington was the first chance for the public to get to sample the food.

听The event was special for the students who had a hand in creating the dishes.

鈥淚t makes me really happy and it鈥檚 really rewarding,鈥� said Martin junior Kennedie Jamison, who helped with the Cajun chicken alfredo dish people sampled and will be served at campuses this fall. 鈥淚 get to spread my design wings. It鈥檚 a 鈥榃ow鈥� moment for me.鈥�

It was a wow moment for the district, too.

鈥淭he thing I love about it the most is that it鈥檚 centered on student learning,鈥� 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 superintendent Dr. Matt Smith said. 鈥淪o not only are we sampling good food, but this is about the community partnering with kids to help them learn, grow and showcase their skills. It鈥檚 awesome.鈥�

In addition to eating, there was a festive atmosphere at the event with mascots from the Texas Rangers and UT Arlington on hand as well as prizes given away. Families could also find out more information about free and reduced-price meal benefits as well as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

For parents and students who attended Taste, it left them excited about what they鈥檒l be able to eat this year. KP Holley attended with her two daughters 鈥� Trinity and Kirsten. Trinity is starting school at Gunn Junior High and Fine Arts and Dual Language Academy while Kirsten is at Arlington High.

KP Holley was used to eating lunch with her daughter in elementary school. Now she鈥檚 going to miss out on some of the newest offerings with her daughter at Gunn.

鈥淚鈥檝e got a junior high kid, and we don鈥檛 go to lunch with them so I鈥檓 not going to get this anymore,鈥� she said. 鈥淭hat was my only time to get this. I loved the wings. I loved the calzones. I loved the stir fry. I loved everything I tried.鈥�

The community support for the event was huge, with Aziz Kobty from Prince Lebanese Grill helping spearhead that effort.

He worked with 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 executive director of food and nutrition services David Lewis to get the program expanded. It was the Prince wings that was one of the first new dishes to debut in 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 schools, and there are Prince-inspired spices at district campuses so students can add their own flavor to their meals.

Kobty, who attended Martin High School, is proud to see how far the program has come.

鈥淲hat these kids have come up with is amazing,鈥� he said. 鈥淭hey have to bring flavor to the schools. There are so many kids and cultures that need to be represented on the lunch line. Even the adults here are like, 鈥榃e didn鈥檛 have this when I was growing up.鈥� Teachers want to eat lunch in the cafeteria. I鈥檓 proud of all the kids and all the food that鈥檚 been made.鈥�

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Board Brief - Aug. 1, 2024

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色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 Board of Trustees held its first meeting of the upcoming 2024-2025 school year, and here are a few of the highlights.

With the first day of school 鈥� Aug. 14 鈥� just two weeks away, a lot of the board business had to do with approving new hires and making purchases for the school year.

One of the new hires is the district鈥檚 new deputy superintendent, Dr. Jennifer Collins. Collins has decades of experience in education in several school districts throughout the state. Her move to Arlington was a short one though, as she was previously the assistant superintendent for education services in the Highland Park ISD. Welcome Dr. Collins.

During the meeting, the board heard an update on accountability from Dr. Natalie Lopez, 色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 assistant superintendent of research and accountability. She reviewed the changes that TEA 鈥� the 鈥� has made to the STAAR test and the A-F accountability system since 2019 along with the anticipated impact of the recent updates to the A-F ratings assigned to schools and districts.

The board also re-approved an interlocal agreement that the district has with Tarrant County College and the Arlington Fire Department. These partners help the district offer its outstanding Fire Academy program for 11^th and 12^th graders. The academy provides a rigorous academic model and curriculum that gives students the opportunity to earn their Basic Fire Fighter鈥檚 certificate and dual credit.

There were a lot of items on the agenda, so those are just a few of the highlights. If you would like more details on any of these, or any of the items not covered in this Board Brief, please click to watch the entire meeting.

Library scheduled to open in October

Most of the work originally planned for the 2019 Bond project at Sam Houston High School is complete.

New ceilings, new flooring and more are all installed.

But the project is still going because of some work that was not in the original plan. When construction crews did planned roof work, they discovered problems with some of the gypsum decking above the library and determined it needed to be replaced.

So, this summer, work started to replace that decking and put on a new roof over the library. Plus, now the entire library is getting renovated with new carpet, paint, ceiling and light fixtures. All this added work is scheduled to wrap up this fall, and the library is scheduled to open back up in October.

The construction has required Sam Houston principal Juan Villarreal and his administrative team to relocate to another campus for the summer months. It鈥檚 an inconvenience, he said, that will be worth it in the end.

鈥淭he project is progressing well, and the contractors have kept me informed throughout the process,鈥� Villarreal said. 鈥淭hey've assured us that the school, including the front of the building, will be ready for use by the start of the school year. Once completed, these improvements will create a better learning environment, ultimately supporting our students' success at Sam Houston High School.鈥�

While the library won鈥檛 be open on Aug. 14 when school starts, the rest of the work in the 2019 Bond project at Sam Houston will be done. The renovations included replacing the ceilings, light fixtures and flooring in most of the corridors. Selected restrooms were renovated, portions of the building were re-roofed and the听electrical switchgear and boiler were replaced. The courtyard was re-graded and new sidewalks and turf were added. The last remaining work in the original scope is replacing selected doors and hardware, and that should be done by the start of school.

of the construction project at Sam Houston.

Pre-K a big deal in 色窝窝无码一区二区三区

Pre-K is a big deal in 色窝窝无码一区二区三区. And for good reason.

But it鈥檚 not just because 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 is one of the only districts in Texas that offers free pre-K for all 4-year-olds. Or that it may be the only district in the country that has a STEM-infused curriculum for pre-K 4.

The reason is that pre-K is so critically important for little learners.

It gets children ready to learn, teaches important social and emotional skills and fosters the development of verbal skills and self-control. Pre-K students get a jump-start on reading and are usually ahead of their peers who wait until kindergarten to start school.

鈥淩esearch demonstrates that high-quality preschool education can substantially increase children鈥檚 chances of succeeding in school and in life,鈥� said Dr. Jackeline Orsini, 色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 director of early childhood learning. 鈥淚t helps build a strong foundation for kindergarten and sets them up for greater success in many areas of life.鈥�

That鈥檚 exactly what 色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 pre-K programs are designed to do. They inspire creativity and exploration in three- and four-year-olds and prepare them not only for kindergarten, but for their entire educational journey.

Here are just a few of the reasons why pre-K is so important for every child.

1) INSPIRES LEARNING

Pre-K provides opportunities for children to learn in ways that interest them. 色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 pre-K programs promote curiosity, creativity and exploration. Children are encouraged to make decisions, ask questions, think and solve through purposeful play.

鈥淲e help pre-K students build a strong literacy foundation and excitement to continue learning,鈥� Orsini said.听鈥淥ur early childhood teachers make learning fun by integrating a variety of games and activities, music, physical movement, arts, read-aloud stories, technology and dramatic play.鈥�

Plus, 色窝窝无码一区二区三区's pre-K 4 curriculum is now on another level with the incorporation of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math). STEM in pre-K is all about hands-on discovery. It鈥檚 messy fun that brings learning to life. It鈥檚 about exploring and trying new things. It sparks questions and curiosity and gives kids the chance to pursue that curiosity and find answers to their questions.

听2) SUPPORTS SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SKILLS

色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 pre-K helps children learn how to take turns, listen to others without interrupting, follow directions and express their emotions appropriately. Teachers often teach students songs that help them convey what and how they are feeling.

鈥淧re-K sets the foundation for children to learn how to communicate what they are feeling and how to cope with it,鈥� said Mary Eldredge, the librarian at Kooken Educational Center, 色窝窝无码一区二区三区鈥檚 all-pre-K campus.

Pre-K also helps children learn how to take care of themselves. They learn how to wash their hands, eat by themselves and even keep their personal belongings organized. They learn how to be responsible while also being respectful of others.

听3) CREATES COMMUNITY

Community is crucial for early development. That鈥檚 why it鈥檚 so important to create activities where children learn while interacting with their peers. Examples include asking students to work together to set the table for snack time or to gather materials for an upcoming activity.

In this environment, children learn to problem solve, work together and communicate with each other. They learn how to collaborate with their peers and become a member of a small community.

鈥淚t is our role as educators to build a strong foundation for the growth of our children and equip them with the skills to be kind and compassionate people,鈥� said Kim Higbee, a pre-K teacher at Little Elementary.听

听4) KINDERGARTEN READY

Pre-K graduates are 鈥渒indergarten ready,鈥� equipped to start their educational journey on the right foot. Studies show that children who attend pre-K are 54% more prepared for kindergarten than students who did not.

Pre-K students practice colors, shapes, letters, sounds, numbers and counting, all foundational skills for kindergarten.

Children also develop physical coordination and fine motor skills in pre-K. They get many opportunities to work on control of their fingers through art, hands-on- activities and many fun projects.

So, when kindergarten comes, they are ready!

5) LONG-TERM BENEFITS

Pre-K doesn鈥檛 just get kids ready for kindergarten. It sets them up to be successful throughout their academic careers and beyond.

Studies show that students who attend pre-K are three times more likely to be proficient readers by third grade, which is essential in determining long-term success in school.

鈥淧re-K students have increased vocabulary, literacy, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. They are more likely to be high school graduates and earn higher wages in the workforce,鈥� said Nadia Azari, 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 early childhood instructional specialist and a former pre-K teacher.

Ninety percent of a child鈥檚 brain is developed by the time they reach six years old, according to the听. So, this is the time. Giving 3- and 4-year-olds rich, fun learning opportunities stimulates their developing brains and builds their mental foundation for their entire future.

鈥淣ow we know that stimulating brain growth long before kindergarten can have a massive impact on her future education, her future earnings, and even her future health,鈥� wrote Matthew Hansen of the Buffett Early Childhood Institute.

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Fall sports are in the air

Fall isn鈥檛 in the air yet, but fall sports are. And beginning Aug. 1, you can start getting tickets to 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 athletic events.

All tickets for games, including multi-game passes, must be purchased through听. The district鈥檚 sporting events are all now cashless.

All individual game tickets will go on sale online at 8 a.m. on the Sunday prior to an event. But football season passes and All-Sport passes (good for 10 games, not including football) go on sale Aug. 1-30 on GoFan.

Ticket prices for the 2024-25 football season will remain the same as last year. For varsity Class 6A football games, tickets will be $6 for adults and $4 for students until 5 p.m. on game day. For 5A games, tickets are $5 for adults and students until 1 p.m. on game day. All tickets purchased after those deadlines will be $8. There is also a $1 fee from GoFan for all individual tickets.

The price for varsity football season passes vary by school depending on how many home games they have on their schedule.

• Arlington HS: $26.20 (4 home games 鈥� includes $2.20 fee)
• Bowie HS: $32.50 (5 home games 鈥� includes $2.50 fee)
• Lamar HS: $26.20 (4 home games 鈥� includes $2.20 fee)
• Martin HS: $32.50听(5 home games 鈥� includes $2.50 fee)
• Sam Houston HS: $32.50 (5 home games 鈥� includes $2.50 fee)
• Seguin HS: $27.25 (5 home games 鈥� includes $2.25 fee)

High school All-Sport passes cost $35.60 (including GoFan鈥檚 fee), and junior high All-Sport passes are $17.75 (including the fee). The All-Sport passes permit entry only at 色窝窝无码一区二区三区 venues and do not include varsity football, playoff games or tournaments.

Find more information by visiting the听athletics page. 听

Rodriguez JH will replace Carter JH

The future Joey Rodriguez Junior High School has gone vertical.

That means the steel is now being erected for the frame of the facility. After lots of preparations 鈥� grading, installing utilities, drilling piers, pouring grade beams and more 鈥� it鈥檚 starting to look like a real building. The masonry walls for the gymnasium and storm shelter are also going up.

鈥淪eeing the framing and building begin to take form is bringing life to the ideas and plans that we have made over the course of the last two years,鈥� said Carter Junior High principal Elena Lopez. 鈥淲e are all eagerly anticipating the completion of the project and looking forward to the positive impact Rodriguez Junior High will have in our community.鈥�

When it opens, Rodriguez will replace Carter Junior High, which first opened in 1958 and has become old and too costly to maintain. Plus, the site it sits on is undersized, and erosion in the adjacent creek impedes site use. There is no room for a track around the football field or enough parking.

That will all change with the new building and location. The new school is on the site where the former Knox Elementary once stood, a site that is more centrally located to the Carter student population and large enough to accommodate all program offerings.

The new building will be approximately 155,000 square feet and will range in height from the three-story classroom blocks on the north to a single-story administration office space and a one-and-a-half-floor media center. The new facility will include 48 classroom spaces, including CTE classrooms, break-out and collaboration spaces, teacher workrooms and offices. There will be performing arts classrooms for band, orchestra, drama, choir and art, along with rooms for SPED programs, science labs and a storm shelter. Outdoor spaces include a new entry plaza and canopy, a regulation synthetic turf football field with a four-lane track, bleachers, press box, concessions and restrooms.

The construction of the new junior high school is funded by the 2019 Bond and started in the fall of 2023. Completion is scheduled for the summer of 2025.

of the Rodriguez construction.