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Holiday Schedule for November 23-27

 

Campus Media Fair
Teachers, encourage your students to enter projects into their Campus Media Fair.  Remember that after a student enters their project, it must be approved by a teacher to be entered.  Teachers and staff can enter projects under the grade level "adult".  Deadline for entries is December 10.

  

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.

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.

Last chance to register.  Symposium registration closes on Friday afternoon.  There is NO onsite registration.
Register for the Irving ISD Laptop Symposium

Irving ISD staff are invited!  Irving ISD is hosting a Symposium for districts around the U.S. to share successful practices with 1:1 laptop programs.  Sessions offered during the Symposium are open on Saturday, November 14th at the Academy for teachers in Irving ISD to attend (at no charge).  Come join in with representatives from different districts and nationally known speakers to learn more about how successful technology integration is occurring.  Elementary though high school teachers will find the sessions very helpful and exciting!

Health Tip of the Week - November 2
 
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Obesity is the most important risk factor for type 2 diabetes. Between 80 and 90 percent ...
Accepting Nominations for the Golden Apple Awards
Golden Apple awards are given each year to community partners who enhance quality educational opportunities for IISD students.  Anyone is eligible for nomination and any District employee can nominate. Nominations are due to the superintendent’s office by Friday, November 6, 2009. For a nomination form, click here.
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.
Special Ticket Prices for Irving Symphony Orchestra
SONIC VISIONS:  November 14, 2009 at 8:00 pm.  This one-night-only original production in collaboration with the Amon Carter Museum will combine American West-inspired and impressionist orchestral masterworks with visions of the American West in giant wide screen projection as seen through the eyes of the greatest Western painters of all time..  This special ticket price is available exclusively to Irving ISD students, family, staff, and faculty:  adults $10 and students $5.
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!

Community Survey for Superintendent Search
Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) is coordinating the search for a new superintendent of schools for Irving ISD.   Please access the link to the confidential online survey if you would like to give input to Executive Search Services at TASB.

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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Don Herring Cars to Teachers of the Year
Irving ISD Teachers of the Year, Isela Russell and Carey Christenberry, start the engines of their new cars ... given to them to drive for the next year by Don Herring Mitsubishi. 

Increasing influenza Activity in Dallas County
(DCDHHS)  Influenza season has begun earlier than usual this fall in Dallas County.  Cases of influenza are on the rise and expected to increase as we move into the influenza, or “flu” season.  As expected with influenza increasingly circulating in Dallas County, cases of influenza-like illnesses may be increasingly reported in students and staff.  As in past influenza seasons, the health and safety of all children are a priority for each school community.  Since flu can spread easily from person to person, we need your help to prevent cases of flu in students and staff. 
Retirement Planning Seminar
(November 4, 2009 Region 10 Education Service Center is hosting a FREE Retirement Planning Seminar to any employee of a Region 10 District. We are pleased to have highly respected TCG Advisors leading the seminar. TCG has specialized in advising education professionals and is the Investment Advisor to Region 10 ESC’s Retirement Asset Management Services (RAMS).


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Crockett Mad Science Lab
Jesse Mejia (science teacher) and Sydney Wilson (8th grade student) team up on Crockett Middle School's "Mad Science lab: The Invisible Fire Extinguisher". 

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.
Soundzabound Royalty Free Music
Looking for music to use with student or teacher multimedia and PowerPoint?  Irving ISD has a new district subscription to Soundzabound for royalty free music.  Passwords are available for each campus for home access.
Online Meal Payments for Staff
Manage your meal account with ease ... Irving ISD is proud to offer a safe and secure way for you to make online payments for school meals and view meal account activity from home or work.  To setup your online account you will need to follow the steps listed.


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Teachers of the Year
This year Irving ISD honors Isela Russell, elementary teacher of the year, and Carey Christenberry, secondary teachers of the year.  Isela Russell is a 5th grade bilingual teacher at John Haley Elementary and Cary Christenberry is a GT AP English teacher at Nimitz High School.  Both educators share a dedication and a passion for teaching that becomes plainly evident when you step inside their classroom.


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Exemplary Schools
Irving ISD's Board of Trustees president Jerry Christian congratulated the staffs of three Irving elementary schools that have obtained Exemplary status.  To be considered Exemplary by the TEA, ninety percent of the students must pass the TAKS test which has happened at Farine, John Haley, and Stipes Elementary Schools.

FREE Panda AntiVirus Software for Irving ISD Staff
Yes, free Panda AntiVirus Software for your home or personal computer.  Panda AntiVirus currently has Irving ISD on record to receive 800 matching copies of Panda AntiVirus Software to distribute among Irving ISD employees for personal use. 

Interested in Teaching or Developing ONLINE Courses?
Are you interested in teaching or developing an ONLINE course?  In an effort to give students more flexibility in scheduling, Irving ISD is currently working to develop and teach a limited number of online courses.  If you would like to join a cutting edge group of teachers in this new and exciting endeavor, please fill out the interest form attached.  .

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.

Employee Discount List Updated
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Updated Fall '09)  As an employee of Irving ISD, the following businesses are extending a discount exclusively to you.  Discounts are listed for LASIK eye care, home improvement, travel, restaurants, retail and entertainment.  Discounted services can be found for telephone services, banking services, medical services, legal services, apartment leasing, real estate and more.

Academic Vocabulary Word Lists
The Curriculum and Instruction Department of the Region 10 Education Service System has provided a list of Academic Vocabulary words. The vocabulary list is organized by content area, offering approximately 30 essential vocabulary words per grade level or course.   Region 10 developed these 30-word Academic Vocabulary lists as per Marzano and Pickering. These would be those absolutely100% mastery words. You might want to compare some of the many word lists floating around our district to theirs.

Nominations for Outstanding Teacher or Employee of the Month
Administrators and Staff:  It is never too late to nominate outstanding teachers and employees for the Outstanding Teacher or Employee of the Month Award.  Committees select one from each category to honor at a school board meeting each month and we are always in need of new nominations!  Thank you for your input!
Got a Project That You Would Like to Get Funded?
Have you looked at the Grant Services Web site lately?  A variety of grant announcements has been posted to the Grant Services website.  Take a look at the Irving ISD Grant Services website ...
Tutorials & Guides for the New Phone System
Provided with this article are some helpful tutorials and guides that you can use to learn the new Verizon Voice Polycom SIP phones.   During the summer months, Irving ISD will be installing a new telephone system in all schools and support facilities, and creating a common exchange of 600.  All of the new school phone numbers will be effective by August 24, 2009.
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