Glenn Invited to World Scholar’s Cup
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Jeremiah Glenn |
Nimitz High School senior Jeremiah Glenn has been invited to
participate May 26-27 in the 2007 finals of the World Scholar’s Cup in
Seoul, South Korea. Academic decathletes from the United States will
compete against students from multiple countries.
Students will compete in teams of three for both individual and team
awards. American students will be assigned teams based on geographical
proximity before departing for South Korea. Events will include essay,
debate, and a scholar’s quiz covering economics, math, history,
literature and science.
For more information about the World Scholar’s Cup, visit
www.scholarscup.org.
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Trustee Candidates Interviewed
The Irving ISD Public Information Department offered all candidates in
the May 12 Irving ISD Trustee election the opportunity to be featured on
Irving Schools Television (ISTV) and IISD website through short
interviews.
The interviews can be
viewed on ISTV via Time Warner Cable Channel 98 and Verizon FiOS Channel
33 through May 11. The daily broadcast times are 11 a.m., 3 p.m., 6 p.m.
and 9 p.m. The interviews can also be viewed through the IISD website at
www.irvingisd.net/istv.
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12 Students Place at State Media Fair
Results have been announced in the annual State Media Fair sponsored by
the Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA).
Twelve IISD students placed in the competition.
First place winners are:
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Kent Kirkman, Nimitz High School, Multimedia – Linear,
Single Entry (grades 11-12) |
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Sara Roman, Lee Elementary
School, Digital Graphics – Original Illustrated Art, Single Entry (3-5) |
Second place winners are:
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Austin Gelber, Zaira Herrera, Emmanuel Okwara,
Mackenzie Probst, and Jeovani Tobias, Irving High School, Animation,
Group Entry (9-12) |
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Kyle Ikpatt, Lee Elementary School, Digital Graphics –
Original Illustrated Art, Single Entry (3-5) |
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Adriana Contreras, Erin Day, and Brenda Lopez, Elliott
Elementary School, Digital Graphics – Product Design, Group
Entry (3-5) |
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Hayden Nicholes, Thomas Haley
Elementary School, Multimedia – User Interactive/Branching, Single Entry
(3-5) |
More information on the winning 2007 entries will be posted soon on the
TCEA website at www.tcea.org.
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Middle Schoolers Honored in Duke Program
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Joel Sam |
Seventeen IISD middle school students have been awarded State
Recognition for their participation in the Duke University Talent
Identification Program (TIP). Joel Sam of Lamar Middle School has also
received Grand Recognition.
TIP identifies academically talented seventh graders based on
standardized test scores. Candidates complete either the SAT Reasoning
Test or ACT Assessment college entrance exam. The program then provides
participants with comparative information concerning their academic
abilities and resources for unique educational opportunities.
The State Recognition is awarded to students who scored in the top 25
percent on their tests, while Grand Recognition is awarded to those who
scored in the top 2 percent. The state-recognized students will be
honored at ceremonies May 30-31 at the University of North Texas and
Texas Christian University.
The other state-recognized students are: Yerelhdi Jaimes, Austin Middle
School; Ivan Maristan, Maribel Mendoza, and Ashley Ortiz, Bowie Middle
School; Amanda Huerta, Alvina Katemauswa, Daniel Park, and Craig Young,
Crockett Middle School; Diana Barraza, Tambra Bonds, and Kaylee Lovvorn,
de Zavala Middle School; Trey Masters, Saul Membreno, and Carly Taylor,
Lamar; and David Ashenhart and Cooper Latimer, Travis Middle School.
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Music Students Rate at Bowie, Lamar, Travis
IISD middle school music students have been busy recently at various
competitions. At the UIL competition April 4-5, Bowie Middle School
fielded three bands – Seventh Grade Concert, Seventh Grade Symphonic and
Eighth Grade Honors – that earned Superior ratings in sight-reading.
The Varsity Girls Choir at Lamar Middle School and the Advanced Choir at
Travis Middle School each earned a Sweepstakes rating during the UIL
choral competition held recently at Greiner Middle School of Dallas ISD.
A Sweepstakes rating means that six judges gave the choir a Superior
rating for their concert and sight-reading performances at the contest.
Lamar Varsity Girls
Choir
Travis Advanced Choir
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New K-5 Registration Set to Begin May 1
Elementary
students who are new to Irving ISD may register for the 2007-2008 school
year beginning May 1. Students who will be in grades K-5 may
register Monday through Friday from May 1-18 at their local school
between 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Parents should bring updated immunization records, the student’s birth
certificate, proof of residence (such as apartment lease or utility
bill), and the student’s Social Security card.
Another registration period for new elementary students will take place
at the schools August 13-17 from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
The first day of school for the 2007-2008 school year is August 27.
For PreK information
visit:
www.irvingisd.net/ppage/PreK_Registration.htm
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IISD Teacher Job Fair Scheduled for May 5
Irving
ISD will hold a Teacher Job Fair from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. May 5 at the
Academy. Applicants should bring copies of their résumé, current college
transcripts, and teaching certificate or college letter of anticipated
completion. Principals will be present to conduct interviews for the
2007-2008 school year.
Representatives from various alternative education programs also will be
present. In addition, an alternative education seminar will be held. No
preregistration is required. Applicants may submit an electronic
application at
www.irvingisd.net/hr.htm
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