Six Seniors Earn
National Honors
Six
Irving ISD seniors have been honored for their outstanding Preliminary
Scholastic Assessment Test (PSAT) scores among minority students. The
recognitions are coordinated through The College Board and National
Merit Scholarship Corporation.
Five IISD seniors have been named National Hispanic Scholars through the
National Hispanic Recognition Program. Students selected are: Jonathan
Mascorro, MacArthur High School; and Liseth Hernandez, Amanda Peralta,
Kevin Perkins, and Maria Sanchez, Nimitz High School.
One IISD senior, Yasmina Debbab of The Academy of IISD, has been named an
Outstanding Participant in the National Achievement Scholarship Program
for African American students.
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Irving
High Homecoming
Irving High School Tigers celebrate homecoming this week. Highlights of
the homecoming schedule include:
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Parade
Thursday, 1 p.m. (early dismissal day)
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Bonfire/Pep Rally
Thursday, 8:30 p.m. (following freshman game on junior varsity
football field)
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Irving High Tigers
vs. South Grand Prairie Warriors
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
“Hollywood Premiere”
Saturday, Wyndham DFW Airport North
(Esters & Texas 114), 7:30-11:30 a.m.
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Visitor Registry
System
Installed
Irving ISD is installing a new system at all schools called V‑Soft that
is designed to help track visitors at the schools, providing a safer,
more monitored, environment for the students.
When visitors, volunteers or contractors check-in, or when parents come
to pick up students, they will be asked to present a valid state or
government-issued photo ID for entering into the system.
The system has the ability to provide alerts on people who may
jeopardize the safety of the campus.
The new program will begin October 15; on this date, no visitor will be
allowed unrestricted access to the school unless they produce a valid
state issued photo ID and have a legitimate purpose for their visit.
“We feel certain this will help us keep our campuses safer, and we ask
for your cooperation in presenting your ID when checking in at our
schools,” said Pat Lamb, director of security and operations.
To
learn more about the district's security initiatives, visit the IISD
Safety & Security website at
www.irvingisd.net/facilities/safety/default.htm.
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Irving ISD
Honored for Financial Reporting
The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has
been awarded to Irving ISD by the Government Finance Officers
Association of the United States and Canada for its comprehensive annual
financial report.
The awarded is the highest form of recognition in the area of
governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment
represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its
management. According to the association, the report demonstrated a
constructive spirit of full disclosure to clearly communicate its
financial story.
In
addition, Jan Arrington, director of business operations, received an
Award of Financial Reporting Achievement for being primarily responsible
for preparing the award-winning report.
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Academy to
Dedicate Sigurdson Gallery
The
Academy of IISD will dedicate the Sigurdson Gallery in memory of teacher
Mike Sigurdson at 5 p.m. October 19 on the third floor opposite of the
Conference Center. Sigurdson, who passed away last May following an
illness, taught in the visual art specialization at the Academy since
its opening and previously worked at Bowie, Travis and Union Bower. He
also served as director of the Irving Kids Art Program in the Irving
Arts Center and coached basketball in the summer.
Donations can be made to the Irving Schools Foundation for a student
scholarship bearing his name. For more information, visit
www.irvingisd.net/foundation.
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Blood Drive
Scheduled at Good
Good Elementary School, in conjunction with Carter BloodCare, will hold a blood
drive from 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. October 17 to help the family of a staff
member who is suffering from leukemia.
For each person who donates, Carter will place credit in an account for
this family. The donor’s blood type does not matter. For more
information, contact Melanie Salinas at 972.721.3300.
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Good
Elementary School Principal Yanira Oliveras participated recently in a campus
blood drive to help the family of a staff member. Another
drive is set for October 17 at Good. |
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Schools Planning
Fall Carnivals
Brown and Johnston elementary schools are planning their fall carnivals.
Brown’s will be held October 13, while Johnston’s is set for November
10. Both will feature games, booth and many other fun activities. For
more information on Brown’s event, call 972.513.4000. For more
information on Johnston’s event, call 972.659.7700.
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Blue Shoe
Project at Johnston
The Blue Shoe Project also visited Johnston Elementary School recently
with their message promoting blues music and history, as well as
emphasizing drug-free behavior.
Blue Shoe Project at Johnston Elementary
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Treasure in You
at Elliott
Mixing education with entertainment, a production called The Treasure
in You was performed for students at Elliott Elementary School. The
performance, which featured teachers and students, promoted reading
skills in a fun environment.
The Treasure in You at Elliott Elementary
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