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Barbara Bush Students Place 1st & 2nd in Annual Spelling Bee

Posted/span> on January 6, 2017 in Barbara Bush, District News

Barbara Bush Middle School is pleased to announce the results of the annual spelling bee. Out of 120 contestants, we congratulate Trace Bennett for winning and Hoor Tariq for being the runner up! Trace will represent our school at the CFB District Spelling Bee next week! Congratulations to these two for their high academic achievement!

Details for the District Spelling Bee:

What: District Spelling Bee
When: Tuesday, January 10^thTime: Participants arrive at 4:30
Bee to start promptly at 5:00
Where:
ESDC (Building B -Texas Room)
1820 Pearl Street
Carrollton, TX 75006

Rainwater Elementary Receives Generous Contribution from Great Lakes

Posted/span> on January 4, 2017 in District News, Rainwater

Rainwater Elementary students gathered for an all-school assembly on Friday, December 16 where they were surprised with a big check from employees of Great Lakes Higher Education Corporation. The gift is a company match to the $5,038 Plano employees contributed to their annual United Way campaign. At the assembly, Principal Thomas shared how the donation will support literacy by providing books in classrooms and the library. Thank you Great Lakes for your generous contribution!

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Newman Smith Debate Team Wins Big at Hebron Tournament

Posted/span> on January 3, 2017 in District News, Fine Arts, Smith High School

On December 16th and 17th, the Newman Smith Debate team competed at the Hebron High School Tournament and finished the first semester in spectacular fashion!

With only eight students competing the team placed 5th out of 31 schools winning a Sweepstakes award.
Seven of Smith’s eight students were in the elimination rounds in multiple events.

Individual results are as follows:
Elizabeth Ghil: 2nd Place Impromptu Speaking, 3rd Place Extemporaneous Speaking, 3rd Place Debate
Hannah Smith: 3rd Place Impromptu Speaking, 3rd Place Lincoln Douglas Debate
Anaiya Moran: 4th Place Impromptu Speaking ,Semifinals Extemporaneous Speaking
Brandon Betancourt: 5th Place Impromptu Speaking, Semifinals Extemporaneous Speaking
Heewon Huh: 8th Place Congressional Debate, Semifinals Impromptu Speaking
Alondra Ramirez: Semifinals Impromptu Speaking and Extemporaneous Speaking
Joy Richardson: Semifinals Impromptu Speaking and Extemporaneous Speaking

Smith Wrestling News at Wylie Invitational

Posted/span> on January 3, 2017 in District News, Smith Wrestling

The Trojans closed out 2016 on a high note. All ten wrestlers that competed in the tournament won at least one match while 8 of 10 came home with medals. In the JV boys’ brackets, Jamel Scott took home a bronze and Darian Dozier received a gold for his first place performance. In the girls’ tournament, junior Barbie Sanchez went 2-1 on the day and took home a bronze medal. As for the varsity boys, the Trojan numbers may have been small, but they were mighty. All five of Smith’s varsity boys took home medals, and combined they scored 64.5 team points to finish 5^th out of 12 teams. With only five out of fourteen weight classes represented, that is quite an accomplishment!

The Trojan boys wrestled tough from start to finish. Freshman Anthony Machorro took home the bronze at 106. All three seniors, Tyrese Lewis (152), Chris Conway (182), and Jonathan Johnson (285), placed second in their brackets. The lone Smith champion was sophomore Kendall Iwuagwu who pinned his opponent in the 195 pound class. This final tournament of 2016 has started the wheels in motion for a great district season starting on January 5 at home versus Lovejoy and McKinney North. The wrestling program would like to wish everyone a happy holiday break, and we’ll see you next year!

Congratulations to Newman Smith Robotics Team

Posted/span> on December 16, 2016 in District News, Smith High School

Congratulations to the Newman Smith Robotics Team.
The Team, competing at BEST UIL State Robotics Competition last week, placed 15th among Texas 5A-6A teams.
That is a strong finish considering the best secondary robotics teams in Texas competed at the event recently in Frisco.
A total of seventy-three teams from Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona also competed at this event.
NSHS’s team finished second among Dallas UIL schools .
The team is coached by Science/Engineering Pathway Teacher Meaghan Delong.

R.L. Turner Students Sponsor a Toys for Tots Drive

Posted/span> on December 16, 2016 in District News, Turner High School

The R.L. Turner DECA pride sponsored a Toys for Tots drive this year. DECA offered challenges to all classes and organizations in the school. Participating groups within the school donated more than 300 toys to Toys for Tots. Organizations joining in the Christmas spirit of giving were AVID, iLEAD Business Club, Mu Alpha Theta, NHS, ROTC, Senior Exec, TAFE as well as several individual classes and teachers.

Thanks to all for showing others the very generous hearts of our Lion family!

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McKamy Elementary Presents “Broadway on Briargrove”

Posted/span> on December 16, 2016 in District News, McKamy

McKamy’s tradition continues this year with their production of “Broadway on Briargrove.” The holiday musical directed by Billy Ferguson allows their students to shine. To understand Mr. Ferguson’s passion for education and the arts, we had a conversation with his director, his principal, his parents and his students. We hope we were able to capture his love for music and his commitment that all students have the opportunity to find their voice.

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Good Elementary Receives a Visit from Cassidy the Therapy Dog

Posted/span> on December 16, 2016 in District News, Good

Bernie Ponzio and her golden retriever therapy dog, Hopalong Cassidy, live in Grand Prairie and travel around to different locations to provide support and comfort to people of all ages. Cassidy was born without a heartbeat, but was able to be brought back to life with CPR from vets at Texas A&M. The breeder wanted to put Cassidy down because he was born without a front right paw. Without hesitation, Bernie adopted Cassidy and trained him to be a therapy dog. Good Elementary was lucky enough to get to meet Bernie & Cassidy.

Cassidy has now learned to walk with a prosthetic leg. Bernie uses Cassidy as a platform to reach out to students with disabilities, special needs, or those that feel they don’t quite fit in. Bernie says that Cassidy will go to schools and help students who have trouble reading and will sit and listen to them read. Cassidy is the sweetest dog and our students and staff could not get enough of him!

Thank you for visiting Good Elementary, Bernie & Cassidy!

Barbara Bush Students Collect Canned Goods for North Texas Food Bank

Posted/span> on December 15, 2016 in Barbara Bush, District News

The Student Council at Barbara Bush IB World School have been hard at work collecting food for the North Texas Food Bank. By making daily announcements and having a grade level challenge, the students collected 200 food items to deliver just in time for the holiday break. The fine arts department made extra challenges to their students to bring in food items. An online donation campaign was also set up so that parents and community members could go online and donate in the name of Barbara Bush Middle School. Thanks to all who participated in this drive, and thanks to the Student Council for completing some excellent service to their community!

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