MacArthur
Homecoming
MacArthur High School
Cardinals celebrate homecoming this week. Highlights of the homecoming
schedule include:
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Parade
Thursday, 3 p.m.
(line-up in front of school)
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Bonfire/Spirit
Rally
Thursday, 6:30 p.m. (following freshman football game on junior
varsity football field)
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MacArthur
Cardinals vs. Jesuit Rangers
Friday, 7:30 p.m., Irving Schools Stadium
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Crowning of
Homecoming Queen
Friday, halftime of homecoming game
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Homecoming Dance
“Captured in a Dream”
Saturday, 7:30-11:30 p.m., Texas Stadium
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Athletes of
the Month
The Irving ISD Athletes
of the Month are Chris Garza of Irving High School and Katie Weatherby
of Nimitz High School.
Chris Garza |
Katie Weatherby |
Garza, a senior
defensive lineman for the Irving High varsity football team, earned
praise from coaches for switching this year from linebacker to a spot on
the defensive line. He is also recognized for maintaining a high
grade-point average in addition to the high level of athleticism Garza
shows on the field.
Weatherby, a senior
volleyball player at Nimitz, is described by her coach as a leader on
and off the court. She makes high grades and holds a part-time job,
while also being involved with the Peer Assistance Program and serving
as a member of the Viking Crew.
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Elliott Kicks Off
Literature on the Lawn
Elliott Elementary
School recently kicked off a reading program called Literature on the
Lawn. Each month, a book is selected for third, fourth and fifth
graders to read if they choose.
On the last week of the
month, students and staff members meet in the courtyard during lunch to
share their feelings, thoughts and personal connections about what they
read. Students and teachers enjoy the sunny days on picnic blankets
while having lively discussions about great books.
September's book picks
were Tomas & the Library Lady by Pat Mora, Shiloh by
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, and There's a Boy in the Girl's Bathroom
by Louis Sachar. Two of the books were available in both English and
Spanish.
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Students at Elliott Elementary School
participate in the
Literature
on the Lawn
program, which promotes reading during the
lunch period. |
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Monday is
Student/Teacher Holiday
 Student
Teacher Holiday
 Parent
Conference Day |
All Irving ISD schools
and offices will be closed Monday, October 8 for a student/teacher
holiday. Schools and offices will resume normal hours on Tuesday,
October 9.
In addition, classes
will be dismissed early on Thursday, October 11 for Parent Conference
Day. For more information, visit
www.irvingisd.net/ppage/early_dismissal.htm.
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Good Planning Fall
Carnival
Each year, the Family
Faculty Club at Good Elementary School sponsors a Fall Carnival. All
money raised benefits the school. The carnival will include game and
food booths as well as entertainment. This year’s carnival will be held
October 27. For more information, call the school at 972-721-3300.
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Pinwheels for Peace
at Barton
Four
second grade classes at Barton Elementary School participated in the
Pinwheels for Peace program in commemoration of International Peace Day
September 21. Teachers Linda Robinson, Faranak Delavari, Rosalita
Montalvo, and Alejandra Tovar helped students create colorful pinwheels.
The program was promoted by Rachel Cox of the Alpha Zeta Eta honor
society at North Lake College.
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Literacy/Math Night
at Keyes
Kindergarten
teachers at Keyes Elementary School hosted their first parent
Literacy/Math Night September 20. Parents and students were engaged in
various learning activities illustrating what the students are learning
at school.
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Elliott Students
Learn Safety
Prior
to their recent visit to Safety Town, first graders at Elliott
Elementary School listened to a presentation by Irving Police Officer
Tony Chelette, who also serves as the elementary safety education
officer.
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