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New Auditorium at Jack E. Singley Academy
Plays, choir performances, and a variety of other events now
take place at the Jack E. Singley Academy in Irving, now
that the construction on their auditorium has been
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 Irving
ISD Middle School One-Act Play Festival
(Saturday, November 21, 2009) You are
invited to attend the Irving ISD Middle School One-Act Play Festival to
be held at Nimitz High School on Saturday, November 21, 2009.
Admission is free. Performing will be Travis Middle School
(at 9:00 am), Houston Middle School (at 10:15 am), Lamar Middle School
(at 11:30 am), Bowie Middle School (at 1:30 pm), de Zavala Middle School
(at 2:45 pm) and Crockett Middle School (at 4:00 pm). |
Scholarships, Scholarships, Scholarships!!!
 Parents
of Seniors, graduating from high school is an exciting time and
Irving Schools foundation is very proud of your students
accomplishments. This year, the Foundation is awarding 94
scholarships totaling close to $150,000 in honor or memory of many very
special people. NOW is the time to apply online for these
scholarships ... the deadline to apply is January 8, 2010.
All applications must be submitted online through the website, however
transcripts and any other attachments that cannot be scanned must be
hand delivered to your counselor. APPLY NOW! |
DRAFT 2010-2011 School Calendar
 Attached
for review, distribution and discussion with staff, parents and
community members is a proposed DRAFT 2010-2011 school calendar.
The calendar is a result of preliminary discussion with the Board of
Trustees during Noon Work Sessions and is to be release for additional
input. All comments
and/or suggestions are welcomed and should be submitted to: Ralph
Diaz, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent at
rdiaz@irvingisd.net.
Other acceptable options include voicemail at 972.600.5005 or fax
comments to 972.215.5003.
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Parent Connection at Barton Elementary
Parent involvement in their child's education is always
desirable ... and the staff at Barton Elementary School has
found a way to foster that involvement ... through their "Parent
Connection" program. |
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1:1 Laptop Symposium
Laptops in the classroom ... Irving ISD and a number of
other districts across the nation have doing it for a few
years now. For two days these technological trend
setters got together to discuss what is next for our digital
students. This year Irving ISD was the host of the 1:1
Symposium at Singley Academy. |
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Citizens Review Committee for Textbook Adoption
 (Interested
in being on the Citizen Review Committee for the
upcoming textbook adoption?) The district will
soon be reviewing textbooks for selection on
Proclamation 2010. As part of the process, parents are
welcome to review the books as well. While any parent
may review and provide input, there is a committee of 5
to 11 citizens of Irving who serve on the Citizens
Review Committee. A committee member would be
expected to attend meetings on
specific dates (see list).
If you’d be interested in
serving on this committee, please
contact Lea
Bailey at 972-600-4820 or
lbailey@irvingisd.net by November 20, 2009. |
 Project
Tomorrow: Speak
Up Survey
Speak Up, a national online research project facilitated by Project
Tomorrow, gives individuals the opportunity to share their viewpoints
about key educational issues. Each year, findings are summarized and
shared with national and state policy makers. Participating schools and
districts can access their data online, free-of-charge. We
value your opinions so take the time to complete your Speak Up Survey! |
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Wall of Honor
Stipes Elementary School honors veterans with its Wall of
Honor. Photos were collected from staff and students
of military veterans to post on the wall. The Wall of
Honor helps emphasize and teach students about Veterans'
Day. |
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 Intermediate
Sign Language Class
Intermediate Sign Language Class will be offered starting January 25th
on Monday nights. Classes will be held at Britain Elementary
School and are free to families of deaf students, $10 for district
employees, and $20 for all others. You do not need to pre-register
... come to the first class and register then. |
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Information about
Special Diets and Peanut/Tree Nut Allergies
 If
your child is in need of Special Dietary Modifications, please be aware
that signed doctor’s order must be submitted to the school nurse
or the IISD Food Service Department in order for dietary modifications
to be made. A new doctor’s order must be submitted Each School
Year. For more information please call 972.600.6918. Food
Allergies: Although the Irving Independent School District’s cafeterias
do not serve peanut products at any Early Childhood or Elementary
Schools, many of the foods served in our cafeterias are made in
production facilities and commercial food manufacturing plants where
peanut and tree nut products are processed. We cannot guarantee... |
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Elliott Recycling Award
Its the first Arbor Day celebration in the city of Irving,
and Elliott Elementary School was presented with an award
from the City of Irving's Park and Recreation Department for
doing the most recycling of any of the schools in the city.
After recycling 87, 870 pounds of paper the city has award
the school by planting a 2 1/2 inch red oak on the school
grounds. |
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 5th
Annual Craft Fair
Please Join the Academy Class of 2010 for the 5th Annual
Craft Fair to be held at the Jack E. Singley Academy on December 12,
2009 from 9 am until 4 pm. There will be lots of
shopping, a silent auction, and our very own Santa. Come and have your
child’s picture taken with Santa. Santa will be available from 10:00 am
-12:00 pm and 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.
If you are interested in being a
vendor at the Craft Fair,
contact Suzanne McFarland at
ahscraftfair@irvingisd.net or 972-600-5300. |
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Thanksgiving Kids
Student discuss the meaning of Thanksgiving and the
traditions their family have for Thanksgiving. |
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 Submit
Working with Mr. Singley Stories
If you would like to submit your favorite story about working with Jack
Singley, former superintendent of schools, please complete the
online form. Suggestion: Type your story in Word, then paste it
into the attached form. |
 Notice of Unclaimed Property
(Updated October 30, 2009)
The following property is presumed abandoned and subject to Chapter 76
of the Texas Property Code. Any person possessing a legal or beneficial
interest in the following property may obtain information concerning the
amount of the property and establish your right to receive the property
by presenting proof of the claim. |
 Lively
Receives USDA Gold School Award
Lively Elementary School, receives the United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA) Gold School Award From Dr. Janey
Thornton (center left), USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition
& Consumer Services, September 30th. Also pictured are Michael
Rosenberger (left), director of food service, and Dr. Neil Dugger,
interim superintendent. Cafeteria Manager Raquel Perez (royal blue
shirt), and her staff join Patty Notgrass (center right), principal at
Lively Elementary School, as she receives the United States Department
of Agriculture (USDA) Gold School Award From Dr. Janey Thornton (center
left), USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition & Consumer
Services, September 30th. Also pictured are Michael Rosenberger (left),
director of food service, and Dr. Neil Dugger, interim superintendent. |
 Soy
Milk Offered as Non-Dairy Milk Substitute
(Early Childhood and Elementary) In response
to a recent policy change by the United States Department of Agriculture
(USDA), the Irving ISD’s Food Service Department is modifying its
practice of offering substitute beverages to students who cannot consume
fluid cow’s milk. In accordance with the policy change, the IISD
Food Service Department will offer soy milk as a non-dairy milk
substitute for those students whose documented medical condition does
not allow the consumption of cow’s milk at: (1) breakfast and lunch at
the Early Childhood Schools and (2) breakfast at "Breakfast in the
Classroom" Elementary Schools. |
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Partnership - Baylor & Bowie
"Baylor Medical Center of Irving does give back to its
community," says Joe Moreno, principal at Bowie Middle
School. Baylor Medical Center has been a partner in
education with Bowie for years. A new re-dedication
ceremony was held now that Baylor Medical has new leadership
and new plans for their partnership with Bowie. |
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 Strong
Fathers / Strong Families Videos
These videos were created for parents
in Partnership with Strong Fathers/ Strong Families. Topics are: 10
Things You Can Do, Alcohol Awareness, Drug Awareness, and Internet
Safety. |
 Irving
ISD Dyslexia Information
What is dyslexia? What are commons signs of
dyslexia? What is required of school districts in Texas?
What training are teachers required to have to provide instruction for
students with dyslexia? What resources are there online for more
information about dyslexia and learning disabilities? Who are the
contacts in Irving ISD if I have questions about dyslexia? |
Irving ISD Security: Security Plan, 2009-2010
 (by
J. Pat Lamb) Over the last several years, I have sought to
keep you informed of security matters through an annual updated letter.
I truly feel that as parents and students of our District, you have a
right to know the steps we are taking to provide a safe, secure, and
orderly environment within our schools. Like you, I have watched the
frightening images of violence in schools through the lens of media
coverage; and, like you, I am concerned as a parent when I see innocence
violated by those who would seek to cause harm to others. Please know
that we give ourselves to the matter of providing safety and security to
the students, staff, and visitors of our District; we constantly strive
to improve, to learn of new methods, to train for the emergencies we
hope never to occur. And now, instead of looking over the horizon to
the potential for violence, we find concern for the health of our
children in the form of the H1N1 flu. Indeed, the threat to our
students and staff is broad and varied
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 Meal
Accounts now Accepted at Ala Carte Lines
(Secondary Schools) Thanks to an upgrade in technology
equipment, all Express Lines and cash-only concepts (found in secondary
schools) now accept funds from student meal accounts, including funds
deposited via
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Online Meal Payments
 Manage your child's meal account with ease ...
Irving ISD is proud to offer a safe and secure way for parents to make online
payments for school meals and view student meal account activity from home or
work.
To setup your online
account you will need your student's Irving ISD Student ID Number. |
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Internet Safety
Education with i-SAFE
 We
are pleased to announce that the Irving ISD has partnered with i-SAFE to
provide Internet safety education for students. An i-SAFE account has
been created for teachers who will receive an email from i-SAFE with
instructions for accessing their accounts. This district subscription to
i-SAFE will allow all teachers access to i-SAFE’s Internet Safety
curriculum.
i-SAFE is the worldwide leader in Internet
safety education. Founded in 1998 and endorsed by the U.S. Congress, i-SAFE
is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the online
experiences of youth everywhere. i-SAFE incorporates classroom
curriculum with dynamic community outreach to empower students,
teachers, parents, law enforcement, and concerned adults to make the
Internet a safer place. |
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Grant for Candidates Seeking Alternative Teacher
Certification
 Irving
ISD has entered into a grant partnership with Quality ACT
Alternative Certification Program. If a recommended candidate for a
position in Irving ISD is enrolled in the Quality ACT program for
certification, they may qualify for a $1300 grant to offset
the cost of their certification program. The teachers must be
seeking certification in selected fields. |
New "Getting Started Guides"
for OpenOffice Posted
 New
guides that give helpful steps and instructions for formatting,
shortcuts, toolbars, transitions, drawing/graphics, formulas,
customizations and other basics have been posted on the Irving ISD
website. These helpful guides and other online tutorials are
posted for student, teachers, and staff to assist with mastering
OpenOffice, the districts standard office applications software.
These can be helpful at home also since OpenOffice can be downloaded on
personal computers for free also. |
Afterschool
Art Lab Program
 Work
on art class assignments and explore new visual arts project during the
Afterschool Art Lab. Twice a week students have two hours to dedicate to
artistic pursuits, outside of the classroom. The Irving Arts Center
provides the time, space and professional guidance in a creative
atmosphere. The program is free and open to all Irving ISD
middle and high school students. Non IISD student residing in Irving
will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Student must register
prior to attending. |
 Strong
Fathers / Strong Families Calendar of Events
Strong Families programs are quality parent involvement programs.
These programs and events are focused on parent (especially father)
involvement that may emphasize academic achievement,
safe and drug free schools, how to counter
tobacco use, behavior intervention.
Check here for a listing of events and
dates in the Irving ISD for Strong Schools programs. |
Home Schooled Students
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College Advanced Placement
Test for Home-Schooled Students
Any “home-schooled student” wishing to take
one or more high school College Board Advanced Placement Exam(s)
should contact the counseling office at their local high school for
exam offerings, registration, and fee information by March 26,
2010. The specific exam times for the Advanced Placement
Exams scheduled from Monday May 3, 2010 to Friday May 14, 2010 can
be found at
www.collegeboard.com.
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PSAT/NMSQT for Home-Schooled
Students
Any 11th grade
“home-schooled student” wishing to take the Preliminary SAT/National
Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) on October 14, 2009
should contact the counseling office at their local high school for
registration details and exam time by October 7, 2009.
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 Irving
ISD Construction Reports
Keep up to date on the status of construction during the
summer by visiting our Irving ISD Construction Reports page each
week. Information is posted about the status of renovations, new
facilities and special projects along with current photos of some of the
sites. |
TAKS Study Guides
 The
Texas Education Agency has developed TAKS Study Guides to help students
strengthen the TEKS-based skills that are taught in class and tested on
TAKS. The Guides are designed for students to use on their own or for
students and families to work through together. Concepts are presented
in a variety of ways that will help students review the information and
skills they need to be successful on the TAKS. |
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 Why
AP?
This 16 minute
CollegeBoard Documentary Film AP 50 Years: Higher Standards,
Higher Learning is ideal for raising the awareness of AP courses
and their benefits for students, parents, and faculty members. The
voices of college admission officers, principals, superintendents,
teachers and students from a variety of school types provide an overview
of the benefits of participation in AP, give details about how the AP
courses and exams are developed and scored, and share the stories of
students whose true academic potential has been uncovered through
participation in AP. |
 Remember
to RECYCLE!
Parents and families
are encouraged to bring their recyclable
paper and aluminum by one of the retriever
bins located on campuses. Did you also know that schools
earn money for aluminum, newspapers, magazines, shopping catalogs,
office and school paper dropped off at one of our campuses retriever
bins? Most
campuses even recycle cell phones and ink jet
cartridges? Learn how YOU can
help ... |
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GradeSpeed ParentConnection
 How
can parents access grades, attendance and other student information?
Irving ISD uses ParentConnection
and StudentConnection where parents & students log into the
GradeSpeed system and then are able to view students' grades,
attendance, etc. |
Cell Phone
Ban in School Zones
 This
is a reminder that the use of cell phones while driving in Irving school
zones is prohibited to help provide additional safety to children. These
city guidelines (which will be enforced on school days during active
school zone hours) will prevent motorists from engaging in calls by
talking, dialing or listening on a hand-held mobile telephone, and
entering or reading text messages. This includes... |
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Irving ISD School Statistics
Find out about
Campus Test Scores, Campus
Ethnicity Breakdown, Campus Attendance, Campus Mobility Rate, Average
Class Size, % Economically Disadvantaged, % Limited English Proficiency,
Teacher Experience Level, and more... |
