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Join Us for
Thanksgiving Lunch
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20)
The Food Service Department’s famous annual
Thanksgiving Lunch will be held on Thursday, November 20th, at
every IISD school. We invite parents and grandparents to
enjoy lunch with their children/grandchildren on this special
day. For less than three dollars ($2.75), campus visitors can
enjoy a delicious and complete Thanksgiving lunch! Please
contact your
school’s
office or website for information about lunch service times.
What a special day and meal for families to share! |
11-21-08 |
 Fall
Choral Concert
A Fall Choral Concert will be held in the Irving High
School Auditorium on Thursday, November 13 featuring Austin Middle
School, Crockett Middle School, de Zavala Middle School and Irving High
School. |
11-14-08 |
 TAGT
Welcomes Parents, Educators of the Gifted
(Wed. November 12) The Texas Association for the Gifted and
Talented (TAGT) will host a free, public open house during the
2008 Annual Professional Development Conference:
Awakening the Gifts Within.
Metroplex area parents and educators are invited to the Sheraton
Dallas Hotel on Wednesday, November 12, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, to
browse among hundreds of exhibitors/vendors and mingle with other
parents and educators from the GT community. Special half‐hour sessions
for parents will be presented at no charge.
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11-13-08 |
 Special
Ticket Prices
(Saturday, November 8)
Irving Symphony Orchestra: All
remaining seats
$5
(last-minute one-time offer)
for
Chasing Light -
New
American music by American composer Joseph Schwantner.
The program will feature Israeli-born
Peabody Conservatory faculty cellist
Amit Peled, one of the
youngest and fastest rising cellists in the United States performing
Dvorak’s powerful and moving Concerto for Cello. The presentation will
also include selections from Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake” and “Sleeping
Beauty.” Tickets are
available now and must be reserved in advance by calling 972.831.8818. |
11-10-08 |
Parent Information Night
 (Thur.
November 6)
Community Resources and Special Education: What Options Are Available?
We cordially invite you
to attend our Annual Parent Information Night on Thursday, November 6.
The primary goal for this event, sponsored by The Special Education
Department of the Irving Independent School District, is to make our
families aware of the various agencies and community resources in our
area. Come out and meet representatives from over 15 different
agencies... |
11-07-08 |
Halloween
Horror-Cast
 Students
in CMAT (Computer Multimedia and Animation Technology) created
Halloween soundtracks. They recorded their own script and mixed in
background music and sound effects using Audacity. The result is a
spooky recording that's guaranteed to give you nightmares. The music
clips and sound effects were used from CCMixter.org and
AudioCookbook.org. |
11-05-08 |
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Red Ribbon Week at Britain
Making good choices is the focus of Red Ribbon Week at
Britain Elementary School; the nationwide effort to keep kids drug free
is in full swing here and throughout Irving ISD.
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11-05-08 |
 Fall
Back: Ending Daylight Savings Time
Daylight savings time ends this weekend, at 2:00 a.m. on
Sunday, November 2. Clocks should be set BACK one hour.
How do I change my clocks? The law establishing daylight savings
time says that at 2:00 am on Sunday, November 2 you should turn your
clock back to 1:00 am. In practice, just turn your clock
BACK one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night, then your clock
will be correct when you wake up on Sunday morning. |
11-03-08 |
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Latino Celebration at Elliott
Students at Elliott Elementary School cap off Hispanic
Heritage Month with a special celebration recognizing different Latino
cultures.
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11-03-08 |
 Breakfast
Participation Climbs 17%
Early meal data indicates that the average daily breakfast participation
rate increased 17% in Irving ISD! Data was examined from April
2008 and September 2008. This means that several thousand more students
in SY08-09 are enjoying healthy yet low-cost breakfasts every day.
Numerous studies indicate that breakfast is indeed the most important
meal, and that students who start their day with a healthy breakfast
perform better academically and have fewer trips to school nurses, fewer
tardies, and overall improved behavior. |
11-03-08 |
 Afterschool
Art Lab Program
This program is FREE to all Irving ISD middle
school and high school students. (You must register to attend.)
Set in the atmosphere of the Irving Arts Center, the Afterschool Art Lab
Program gives students the space, time and professional guidance (if
needed) to work on art class projects and assignments. Students
also have the opportunity to explore additional 2-D and 3-D art
projects. |
11-03-08 |
 EPIC
Learning System Courses
Students who were enrolled in the EPIC Learning System courses in IISD
(Economics, Government, College Algebra) and successfully completed the
course and earned college credit, you may now request transcripts from
the New England College of Finance free of charge! Please complete the
form (attached) and mail (or fax) it to the address shown. You may
obtain your EPIC final exam and college exam results by contacting your
high school counselor. |
11-03-08 |
 Irving
ISD Trustees Featured on ISTV
Irving Schools
Television (ISTV) has created video profiles of the members of the IISD
Board of Trustees which can be seen on ISTV or on the web. The goal is
to familiarize television and online viewers with IISD trustees and give
them an opportunity to learn more about them.
For the month of October we are featuring the profile of
one of the new board members, Nancy L. Jones. |
11-01-08 |
 The
Reluctant Dragon Slayer
(October 30, 2008) The Irving High
School Theater Department presents a
children’s play written by Gary Varner and directed by Shawn
Brentham: The Reluctant Dragon Slayer. The
story of a girl dealing with the challenges associated with Dyslexia.
She decides to run from her fears, but a zany group of actors tells her
the story of The Reluctant Dragon Slayer. She confronts her own
“Dragons.” The play will be in the
Irving High School Auditorium at 7:00 pm on October 30, 2008.
Adults $7.00 - Student/Children
$5.00 - Irving High Faculty/Staff-Free with ID. |
10-31-08 |
 September 2008
Operations Campus of the Month
The Operations Campus of the month for September is John Haley
Elementary School: Gregoria Salmeron, Reina Flores, Candida Velazquez,
and Maria Guardado. |
10-31-08 |
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Camp Airways
For some Irving ISD students its a little harder to
inhale and exhale than for others. October 13th was a student holiday
but a special class was in session in the Townley Elementary School gym
for about 30 elementary and middle schoolers who suffer from asthma.
Its called Camp Airways and put together through Baylor Medical Center
at Irving.
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10-27-08 |
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T.Haley Partners with M/A/R/C Research Group
A company with long-time Irving ties partners with Thomas
Haley Elementary School. The principal Lisa Molinar welcomes the
support from their new partner in education M/A/R/C Research Group.
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10-27-08 |
 Email
Database Updated
Thank you for being patient ... we have received the updated
email listing for teachers and staff in Irving ISD and posted it on the
web. You should be able to find those new teachers and new
administrators in our online list now! |
10-27-08 |
Special Symphony Ticket
Prices
(Saturday, October 18th) The
Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra
presents "An American in Paris". IISD faculty, staff and
students may purchase tickets for $5.00
(family tickets can also be purchased at this price). Tickets are
available now and must be reserved in advance by calling 972.252.4800. |
10-20-08 |
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Authors Claire & Monte Montgomery Visit Stipes
The Montgomerys are happy to be back in Irving ISD and
they brought all kinds of different wheels. Their fictional book
is Hubert Invents the Wheel and the husband and wife authors have
found countless modern day uses for the ancient invention which they
demonstrate (sometimes unsuccessfully) to fifth graders at Stipes
Elementary School and 12 other elementary schools in the district.
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10-15-08 |
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Grandparents' Breakfast at Elliott
Cinnamon rolls, orange juice, milk and grandparents: the
Elliott Elementary School fills up before 7:30 in the morning for the
PTA's annual Grandparents' Breakfast.
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10-15-08 |
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Author Anastasia Suen Visits T. Haley
Fourth graders at Thomas Haley Elementary School learn
what it takes to become an author and their teacher is famous children's
writer Anastasia Suen who has more than 110 published books.
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10-15-08 |
 $10 Cirque Tickets - Cirque de la Symphonie
(Saturday, October 11th) The Irving Symphony Orchestra
(ISO) would like to invite all Irving Independent School District
administrators, staff, faculty, parents and students to a ONE-NIGHT-ONLY
imaginative evening. Join
the Irving Symphony Orchestra for a spectacle of sight and sound unlike
any symphonic event in north Texas in the 2008-2009 season, as the ISO
welcomes some of the finest Cirque performers from across north America
in a production entitled,
Cirque de la Symphonie on Saturday, October
11. All remaining seats
$10 plus handling. |
10-14-08 |
 Irving
ISD Trustees Featured on ISTV
Irving Schools
Television (ISTV) has created video profiles of the members of the IISD
Board of Trustees which can be seen on ISTV or on the web. The goal is
to familiarize television and online viewers with IISD trustees and give
them an opportunity to learn more about them.
For the month of September we are featuring the profile of
one of the new board members, A.D. Jenkins. |
10-07-08 |
 KIDPROV
A definite IISD KID APPROVED FAVORITE!
LAUGH & LEARN: KIDPROV is an Entertaining Improvisational Comedy
Troupe that uses interactive modalities to promote & develop Confidence,
Commitment, Cognition, Comfort, Community, Critical Thinking, Creative
Thinking, Comedy, & Communication. Monday, October 6, 2008 - 7:00 pm at
Stephen F. Austin Middle School. |
10-07-08 |
 29th
Annual Irving ISD Band Festival
The 29th Annual
Irving ISD Band Festival will be at 7:15 p.m. September 30 at Irving
Schools Stadium. Tickets are $2.00 and can be purchased the evening of
the festival, or can be purchased from any IISD middle or high school
band member. Tickets are also available at the Fine Arts office in the
Administration Building. The festival will include... |
10-01-08 |
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Freedom Parade at Kinkeade ECS
Student at Kinkeade Early Childhood School participate in
a freedom parade in their celebration of Constitution Day.
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10-01-08 |
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Constitution Day at Lively Elementary
Singing songs, solving puzzles, creating art, reading
about American history, honoring the flag and signing their "John
Hancock" are just some of the things Lively Elementary students did to
celebrate Constitution Day on September 17th.
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10-01-08 |
New
Breakfast Programs to start at Elliott, Davis, Farine, Townley,
and Barton
 New
for the 2008-2009 school year, Elliott, Davis, Farine and
Townley elementary schools become the latest to provide the
“Breakfast in the Classroom” program to their students. Under
this wonderful program, all students eat breakfast at no charge
– regardless of their economic status (based on free/reduced
meal applications). Food Service employees, as well as
volunteers, deliver breakfasts to each classroom before the
start of the school day. Upon arriving at their respective
classrooms, students enjoy healthy, delicious breakfasts. |
10-01-08 |
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Uniform Drive at Pierce ECS
Sara Duhon, the counselor at Pierce Early Childhood
School, picks up donated clothes from each of the teachers at weeks-end
of the fall uniform drive.
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10-01-08 |
 Musical
“Grease”
Nimitz High School is
presenting the musical “Grease” this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
(September 25, 26, & 27) at 7:00 p.m. in the Nimitz High School
Auditorium. Tickets will be sold at the door for $10 for adults and $6
for students. |
9-29-08 |
 Career/College
Night
Career/College Night will be held on Wednesday,
September 24th at the Academy of Irving ISD for all four high
schools. Come visit with
colleges, universities, career/technical schools and military
representatives!
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9-27-08 |
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9-26-08 |
 Credit by Examination for Grades 6-12
(September
24 Deadline) Credit
by Exam can allow students to earn credit for courses they have taken
but not passed or allow students to advance to courses that
challenge them without having to take courses that cover information
they already know... |
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 Community
Electronics Recycling Drive
Mark Your Calendars:
The MacArthur High School Baseball team
is “going green” and is hosting a community electronics recycling
drive on September 20th, from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm in the parking lot
by the baseball field. Please bring your non-working and
unused electronics and help spread the word. All items will be
recycled and processed in an EPA compliant manner that ensures no
items or components will end up in a landfill in the US or overseas.
All items will be accepted free of charge, unless otherwise noted...
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9-22-08 |
Out-of-School Registration for TAKS/TAAS
 (Deadline:
September 19) Individuals who are no longer enrolled in a Texas public school and
who have not previously passed all sections of the TAKS or TAAS, but have met all other graduation requirements, may retake
the sections not previously mastered ... |
9-22-08 |
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Season Preview
Before school even beings hundreds of Irving ISD students
cut their summers short every year and take to the practice fields to
get an early start. Football pads in the Texas heat, early morning
volley ball workouts and all day marching band rehearsals that start up
a month before classes.
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9-22-08 |
 Meals
Prices Announced for 2008-2009
Only minor changes for some student meals, and for adult meals,
will occur for 2008-2009, the IISD Food Service Department
announced today. Even with these minor price increases, the
Irving ISD offers some of the lowest meal prices in the greater
D/FW area, as the table below clearly illustrates. This means
that students, and their families, will have extremely
nutritious and healthy meals available at bargain prices. |
9-22-08 |
 Campus Teachers of the Year Honored
The
Irving ISD Campus Teachers of the year will be honored on Monday,
September 15th, at Nimitz High School. The reception will
begin at 6:15 pm in the cafeteria and the honorees will be
recognized at the School Board meeting at 7:00 pm in the NHS
auditorium. |
9-16-08 |
Second Human
case of West Nile Virus Confirmed in Irving
 The
City of Irving has been notified of its second human case of West Nile
virus this season. The 33-year-old resident lives in the 75062 zip code.
The residential areas near that location will be sprayed beginning late
this evening to reduce the risk of transmission of the virus to people.
The first human case of West Nile virus was confirmed on Aug. 21 in the
75061 zip code. |
9-15-08 |
Crypto Outbreak Information for Schools
 (Elementary
Teachers)
As you may be aware, we are experiencing an
outbreak of Cryptosporidiosis throughout Dallas County. As a
preventive measure, Dallas County Health and Human Services is
contacting area school districts to ask for your assistance in getting
information to your elementary learning community staff and
parents. This would include PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd,
and 4th grade classes. |
9-15-08 |
 EL
Civics Classes - English as a Second Language
(FREE CLASSES!!!) Irving.Net is offering EL
civics classes free for adults. The teacher instructed classes are
in your neighborhood. Choose from five locations: Austin
Middle School, Administrative Annex, Townsell Elementary, Nimitz High
School, or Lively Elementary. “It’s Never Too Late To Learn.” |
9-10-08 |
 Registration for Night School
Registration for Night School will be held
September 3, 2008, from
4:30-6:30 pm at Union Bower Center for Learning.
The Irving ISD Night School Program serves
students in grades 8–12. Courses will be held at Union Bower Center for
Learning and students may take a maximum of one credit. Courses are
offered based on student enrollment and the availability of qualified
instructors. (Read More) |
9-05-08 |
Soliciting
Public Comments on Expenditure of NCLB Funds
 Irving
ISD staff, parents, and administrators are planning the expenditure of
federal funds through No Child Left Behind for the 2008-2009 school
year. For information about preliminary plans for the
expenditure of these federal funds or to make comments regarding the use
of these funds, contact Dr. Judy Rudebusch, Division Director for
Special Services at
jrudebusch@irvingisd.net. |
9-02-08 |
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9-01-08 |
Care Van Provides FREE
Immunizations
 Using
its fleet of specially customized mobile immunization Care Vans, the
Care Van Program is able to ... conduct immunization outreach clinics in
the communities where these at-risk families live and work. In addition
to offering free childhood immunizations, the Care Van Program
also offers free health screenings at most of its health education
community events. Health screenings include blood pressure checks, body
fat and strength tests.
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9-01-08 |
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New Principals
Five new principals have been named for the 2008-2009
school year.
Adam Grinage (Brown Elementary School), Lisa
Molinar (Thomas Haley Elementary School),
Jacquelyn
Gorena (Stipes Elementary School), Robert Abel (Houston Middle School),
and Rick Nolly (Nimitz High School).
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9-01-08 |
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New Teacher Luncheon
Close to 350 new teachers to Irving ISD filled the Nimitz
High School cafeteria on the last day of new teacher training and were
treated to lunch provide by the Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce.
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9-01-08 |
Supplies for Success -
Donations Needed
 Irving
businesses and individuals are invited to participate in the Fourth
Annual Mayor and Firefighters’ Supplies for Success school supply drive.
This city-wide event is held to collect school supplies for economically
disadvantaged students who attend school in Irving ISD. All Irving
fire stations will be collecting donations from July 7–August 8. Persons
wishing to donate supplies are encouraged to visit their neighborhood
fire station. School supplies will be sorted and delivered to counselors
at every Irving ISD school. The counselors will give economically
disadvantaged students supplies that they need at the beginning of the
school year ... (read more) |
9-01-08 |
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Back to
School Information
 
School Supply Lists
Registration for Students New to Irving
Freshman Orientation
Fall Calendar
and MORE |
9-01-08 |
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8-29-08 |
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One Book - One Irving
This year the Irving Public Library chose The Maltese
Falcon for the big read. The local community will be
encouraged to read The Maltese Falcon during the month of
October. Ms. Holmes' English II class got a jump start on the
project and read the classic novel this summer.
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8-29-08 |
 First
Human Case of West Nile Virus Confirmed in Irving
The City of Irving has been notified of its first human case of
West Nile virus this season. The 63-year-old resident lives near
Oak Meadow Drive in the 75061 zip code. The residential areas
near that location will be sprayed beginning late this evening
to reduce the risk of transmission of the virus to people.
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8-28-08 |
 FREE
Immunizations
Provided is a list of events
where immunizations are available for FREE prior to the
beginning of school year 2008 - 2009. Dates for these
events are: Thursday, July 31; Thursday, August 14; and Tuesday,
August 19. Read the attached list for find locations and
what you are required to bring. |
8-21-08 |
 Football
Season Ticket Information
(August 11, 12 & 13) There are three option days
for season holders to purchase their seats from last year.
New season ticket holders may purchase tickets the day after
their school’s Option Day. Tickets will be on sale at ... |
8-18-08 |
 Summer
Athletic Camps
Irving ISD is offering a variety
of summer sports camps for students from grades 4 through 9 (Baseball,
Softball, Basketball, Volleyball and Tennis.) Registration forms
and complete camp information brochures are available online. |
8-18-08 |
Irving ISD Summer Food Program Keeps Kids Fed
 IISD
Food Service Department cares about “our kids” and other
children of the community. Hunger doesn’t stop just because
school is out for the summer; we want to make sure that everyone
still has the opportunity to receive a hot nutritious meal
daily. During our Summer Feeding Program, everyone between the
ages of 1 and 18 (no id is required)
is entitled to free meals* served at any of the 28 opened Summer
School sites... |
8-18-08 |
 Administration Sets Summer Hours
Summer
office hours beginning June 16th. Offices
will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. The new
hours apply to an eight-week period from June 16 to August 8. Regular
office hours will resume on Monday, August 11...
(see schedule) |
8-18-08 |
Program: Growing Up Online
 FRONTLINE
explores the tough question, "Just how radically is the Internet
transforming the childhood experience?" This program carries
an important message for parents and teachers. You may want to stream
this online program at different times and avoid everyone hitting it at
the same time ... or watch the KERA 13 Television broadcast. It
looks at all perspectives:
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8-18-08 |
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Young Authors' Conference at Davis
Davis Elementary School students have spent the last few
months writing their own books and recently they got to share those
stories with classmates during the Young Authors' Conference.
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7-15-08 |
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Pierce Penny Drive
Pierce Early Childhood School students celebrate their
accomplishment of raising money and buying books to support families of
soldiers overseas.
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7-15-08 |
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Geography Bee
"Tikal, the great Mayan city abandoned in the tenth
century, is located in which central American country?" That
was the question that gave Farine Elementary School's fourth and fifth
graders the tie-breaker win over the Thomas Haley Elementary School team
in the Irving ISD Geography Bee held at MacArthur High School. The
six member team had been studying for weeks leading up to the
competition against the fourteen other elementary schools.
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6-25-08 |
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Internet Safety
Irving ISD is dealing with Internet safety and how to
inform the students about the dangers online. Irving ISD is
training staff on the iSafe curriculum which was developed by a
non-profit organization devoted to educating students, teachers and
community members about Internet safety.
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6-25-08 |
IISD Service Awards
 A
Service Awards Banquet was held on Thursday, May 1, 2008 at Travis
Middle School to honor employees with 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, and 40
years of service to the district. Irving ISD wishes to honor the
305 employees with 4,485 years of service to the district. Special
thanks to all who have served so faithfully through the years! |
6-25-08 |
 Progress
Toward Highly Qualified Status (NCLB)
The No Child Left Behind Act
of 2001 (NCLB) requires each local education agency (LEA) to
publicly report progress of the LEA toward meeting the highly
qualified (HQ) teacher requirements. To be HQ, a teacher
must have... |
6-20-08 |
Summer
School and Summer Camps
 Information is available on the web about summer
school, summer, camps, athletic camps, and more for students in
the Irving ISD district...
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6-20-08 |
Summer Virtual Course - Online Health
 The
online Health course is being offered again this Summer. This course offers
students a flexible learning opportunity through a challenging, relevant
online format that will lead them toward completion of their graduation
plans. This will provide those students with greater
flexibility in scheduling classes/electives by getting this required
half-credit completed. Also 1/2 of the summer tuition
will be reimbursed if the student makes a passing grade in this
course. |
6-20-08 |
Learn to Speak Spanish (FREE
Classes)
FREE Spanish
learning classes for English speakers are being offered throughout the
month of June. These FREE classes are offered by Irving.Net
and will be held at Irving High School. Classes will be held from
5:00-7:00 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays for four weeks (8 classes).
Just show up to the front entrance of Irving High on Tuesday, June 10th
and signs will be posted on where to go and how to get started. |
6-16-08 |
ParentConnection
Pilot
(Pilot for: MacArthur,
Lamar, Gilbert, and Townsell)
 This year
we are piloting the ParentConnection for the 4 campuses above
where parents can make accounts on the Irving ISD GradeSpeed system and be able to view their
students grades, attendance, etc. Upon successful completion of
this pilot, Irving ISD hopes to be able to open this service to all
parents at all schools. |
6-09-08 |
2008-2009 School Calendar Approved
 The
Irving ISD Board of Trustees approved the 2008-2009 school calendar at
the March 21st board meeting. The calendar includes 177 days of
instruction for students and 185 work days for
teachers ... |
6-09-08 |
 Used
Book Sale to Benefit Friends of the Library
A used book sale will be sponsored by the Friends of the
Library on June 5-8 (times vary so check the attached schedule.)
The sale will be held at 3000 Rock Island Road (two blocks east of Belt
Line Road.) Take advantage of this chance to pick up great books
at reduced prices. For more information call 972-721-6666. |
6-09-08 |
Graduation Ceremony Schedule Posted
 The
Irving Independent School District is proud to announce the times and
dates for the Graduation Ceremonies for the Class of 2008: Friday,
June 6 & Saturday, June 7, 2008. These will be held again this
year at the Potter's House Events Center... |
6-09-08 |
Union Bower Center Redesign
 The
Union Bower Center for Learning (UBCL) will be redesigned for the
2008-2009 school year as an alternative high school in Irving ISD that
fully meets the needs of non-traditional students by providing quality
core instruction, established career pathways, flexibility for class
schedules and extended hours and days... |
6-06-08 |
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6-02-08 |
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Farine Play
Students at Farine Elementary School watch as their own
classmates perform an original play directed by some of their teachers.
The play is called the Spyder Princess.
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5-30-08 |
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JA in a Day at Keyes
Students at Keyes Elementary School get some special
lessons from employees of MetCo Health Solutions who are volunteering
their time through Junior Achievement for a program called JA in a Day.
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5-30-08 |
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Career Day at Gilbert Elementary
The police did come to Gilbert Elementary school ...
along with firemen, garbage men, a baseball player, a pharmacist, and
dozens of other professionals ... for Career Day.
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5-30-08 |
 Board of
Trustees Election Results
Results to the Irving ISD Board of Trustees
election held on May 10th. Results will be posted on the Dallas
County Elections website. |
5-23-08 |
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TAKS Rally at Schulze
The theme is clear here at Schulze Elemntary School ...
the 3rd, 4th and 5th graders are planning to "tackle" the TAKS test.
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5-22-08 |
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Arbor Day at Wheeler TDC
Students at Wheeler Transitional Center do their part to
protect our environment ... a day of gardening is planned to commemorate
Arbor Day the last Friday in April.
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5-22-08 |
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Christina's Smile
It looks like a regular checkup at a regular dentist's
office, but Christina's Smile is a trailer, that was parked at Brown
Elementary School for three days, seeing kids who may have never even
seen the inside of a regular dentist's office.
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5-22-08 |
Free and Reduced Price Meal Applications
The Food Service Department has a separate office to give
parents the opportunity to come by in person and fill out an
application for Free or Reduced-Price meals for their children
attending Irving ISD schools. The School Meal Application
Center is located at 800 O’Connor Road... |
5-22-08 |
First Ever IISD Graduate Job Fair
 Irving
ISD Partnerships in Education wants to invite Seniors to the first ever
Graduate Job Fair to be held on May 15th at the South MacArthur Church
of Christ. Over 25 companies are registered to be there to
meet with Seniors (see list). Sponsors
include: Irving ISD, Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce,
Irving Public Library, Irving Cares and Urban League of Greater Dallas.
For more information contact: Thelma R. Cantu at
tcantu@irvingisd.net or
972.215.5017. |
5-16-08 |
UBCL Fair
You are invited to the UBCL Fair to be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at
the Union Bower Center for Learning to find out more about the new and
different program beginning at the center in the 2008-2009 school year.
Career Houses are planned for the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades to enter
the job market at a higher level and more pay. |
5-14-08 |
IAGT Meeting
 (May
12) Join
us and get
into IAGT’s Rhythm & Fun Night. IAGT is holding their
last general meeting of the school year it will be Interactive with the Dynamic Fun Drummer & Percussionist, Len Barnett.
Also the Lori Lorenz
Memorial Scholarship will be awarded ... The Irving Association
for Gifted and Talented (IAGT) is an organization of parents and
other individuals who unite to address the unique needs of gifted and
talented students |
5-13-08 |
Care Van Provides FREE
Immunizations
 The
Care Van will be providing free immunizations for children newborn to 18
years of age at various locations in the Spring of 2008. The Care Van
provides all required and recommended immunizations. A list of the
various locations where you can find the Care Van if you wish to take
advantage of their services is provided. |
5-13-08 |
 Board of
Trustees Election Information
(Saturday, May 10) There
will be an election of the qualified voters of the Irving Independent
School District on May 10, 2008, for the purpose of electing
members
to the board of trustees. At this link
you can find: candidate information, early voting location & dates,
and polling locations. |
5-12-08 |
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5-12-08 |
Special Ticket
Prices
 (May
10) The
Las Colinas Symphony Orchestra welcomes Irving ISD staff, faculty and
students to purchase tickets for
$5.00 (family tickets can also be
purchased at this price) ... This week come hear Daniel del Pino
(pianist) who has already performed in all five continents. His
performances have been heard in the most prestigious venues all over
Europe, in Morocco, Jordan, Israel, Gabon, Japan, Taiwan, Brazil,
Australia, and in the U.S. |
5-12-08 |
DigiGirlz High Tech Camp
 Microsoft will be hosting the DigiGirlz High Tech Camp in Las Colinas
(Irving) on August 12-14, 2008 Our mission is to introduce 9th-12th
grade girls to the many career fields offered within the High Tech
industry. This is an exciting two-day experience and it’s completely
FREE of charge. You must submit a letter of recommendation from your
teacher or counselor, or from a leader in your extracurricular or
community organization in order to participate. Space is limited so
apply early! |
5-12-08 |
 Prekindergarten
Informational Meeting
(May
6) To obtain information regarding Pre-Kindergarten registration
for the 2008-2009 school year, please attend the registration meeting at
the Early Childhood Campus in your attendance area. (There will be no
student registration at this meeting) ... |
5-07-08 |
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Week of the Young Child
The Lamar Middle School cheerleaders and band show their
support to 3 and 4 year olds at Kinkeade Early Childhood School who are
celebrating the Week of the Young Child.
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5-07-08 |
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Teacher Job Fair
More than 800 promising educators filed into the Academy
of Irving ISD hoping to land one of the 400 or more teaching jobs
available in the district.
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5-07-08 |
Breakfast with the
Stars
 The
Irving School Foundation will hold their 21st annual scholarship
breakfast on May 5 at 7:00 a.m. in the ballr |
