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Country Place 4th Graders Visit State Landmarks

Posted/span> on January 30, 2019 in Country Place, District News

Fourth graders from Country Place Elementary traveled to Waco and Austin on an Education in Action Discover Texas Field Trip January 25, 2019. The purpose of the trip was to experience what they are learning in fourth grade Texas History. Students visited the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum, the Texas State Capitol, and the Bullock Texas State History Museum.

During the bus ride to their first destination, the students discussed why Texans are so proud of their unique heritage. They participated in activities and games in preparation for their day. At the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum in Waco, students learned the history of the Texas Rangers and explored exhibits about Texas’s earliest inhabitants and its many unique geographical regions. They then traveled to Austin to see the Texas State Capitol where their legislators have their office. Students saw first-hand where Texas laws are made as they toured the State Capitol including the Senate and House of Representatives chambers.

At the Bullock Texas State History Museum students traveled in time through the Texas Revolution and learned about the events that created our Lone Star identity. The students’ visit to the museum concluded at the multi-sensory Texas Spirit Theater with the Star of Destiny where they saw and experienced the history of our great state including a gusher exploding from an East Texas oil derrick and the takeoff of Saturn V as seen from Mission Control at the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in Houston.

“Education in Action’s Discover Texas Field Trips are based on the understanding that the most effective way for students to learn is through experience,” stated Lacey Phillips, Discover Texas Field Trips Director. “Student activities during the Discover Texas Field Trip to Austin reinforce and supplement fourth grade Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) learning objectives with a focus on why Texans are so proud of their unique heritage.”

Red Tailed Hawk Injured, Rescued, and Released at Polk

Posted/span> on January 30, 2019 in District News, Polk

Discovery

These Polk Middle School students noticed the injured hawk on the ground in December and alerted teachers.

On Dec. 11, students at Ted Polk Middle School noticed an injured red tailed hawk outside and alerted teachers, who in turn contacted the district’s maintenance department. One of the many duties carried out by CFB’s maintenance department is environment-friendly pest control. Red tailed hawks are a native species of raptor that plays a crucial role in naturally reducing rodent populations. When Randy Weinzetl, IPM Coordinator for CFB, arrived at Polk Middle School, he found the bird to be hurt, unable to fly, and barely able to walk. He then contacted Blackland Prairie Raptor Center for assistance helping the injured bird of prey.

Rescue

The hawk was named “Ted” by the maintenance crew, and safely transported to the raptor center for evaluation. Ted was injured from a window collision. The injury caused some short-term neurological damage and near-blindness in his left eye. Additionally, Ted suffered some minor wing damage. Ted was given medication and special protocols to help him heal.

Randy Weinzetl, Integrated Pest Management Coordinator for CFB, was called to help the injured bird. He contacted Blackland Prairie Raptor Center to rescue the animal in the hopes the bird could heal and return to the area after treatment.

Through various tests, including opportunities for him to fly and hunt live prey, Ted made a full recovery. From Ted’s weight, he was determined to be male (females typically weigh more than males in this species) and fairly young, due to still having juvenile tail feathers.

An adult red tailed hawk will typically consume the equivalent of 5 mice per day – over 25,000 mice in their life time. They will sometimes prey on smaller birds, rabbits and other small native game. They can live to 15 years of age. Details about Ted’s treatment, what he was fed, and the progress he made can be found online.

Release

After 43 days at the raptor center, Ted’s recovery was complete. He was transported back to Polk Middle School to be released. Since he was discovered at Polk, he was clearly familiar with the area, so it was the ideal location for him to be released. Some of the students that discovered him in December were present for his release.

Cold weather drives rodent populations toward human dwellings for warmth and they can cause infrastructure damage as they chew through whatever they can in order to enter a structure. Ted and other predators in the area serve as natural remedies for these pest problems. When Ted was released on Jan. 24, a kestrel was seen in a tree nearby. Kestrels are another bird of prey that also help to keep rodent populations down. Upon his release, Ted soared to a tree behind Polk and perched for several minutes, getting acclimated once again to his home territory.

Smith Debaters Place in Coppell Tourney

Posted/span> on January 29, 2019 in District News, Smith High School

The Newman Smith High School Debate team started the second semester they way they finished their last semester – winning trophies. On Jan. 19, two Smith debaters placed in Extemporaneous Speaking at the Cowboy Classic Debate Tournament at Coppell High School. Daniel Song took 2nd place while Nichalaus Rook took 3rd. Rook as placed 3rd at two consecutive tournaments. The Trojan debate team will compete again at Colleyville High School in 2 weeks.

Las Colinas Students Discover Texas

Posted/span> on January 22, 2019 in District News, Las Colinas, Newsletter

Fourth graders from Las Colinas Elementary traveled to Austin and San Antonio on an Education in Action Discover Texas Field Trip January 17, 2020. Students got to experience what they are learning in fourth grade Texas History. Students visited the Texas State Capitol, The Alamo, and The Witte Museum.

Visit to Austin

During the bus ride to Austin, students discuss why Texans are so proud of their unique heritage. Additionally, they participate in activities and games in preparation for their day. Students visited the Texas State Capitol where their legislators, The Honorable Don Huffines, State Senator, District 16 and The Honorable Matt Rinaldi, State Representative, District 115, office. Students see first-hand where Texas laws are made as they tour the State Capitol including the Senate and House of Representatives chambers.

Visit to San Antonio

Students then traveled to San Antonio where they toured The Alamo, one of the most famous missions in the United States, and learned about the Battle of the Alamo’s role in the Texas Revolution. At the Witte Museum students learned about ‘chuck box cuisine from ‘Cookie’, a historical reenactor straight from the trail, and explored interactive exhibits and historical artifacts to learn about daily life, the changing landscape, and earning a living in 1800s Texas.

Background

“Discover Texas Field Trips are based on the understanding that the most effective way for students to learn is through experience,” stated Lacey Phillips, Discover Texas Field Trips Director.“Student activities during the Discover Texas Field Trip to Austin and San Antonio reinforce and supplement fourth grade Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) learning objectives with a focus on why Texans are so proud of their unique heritage.”

Education in Action’s Discover Texas Field Trips make it easy for teachers to take their 3^rd, 4^th, or 5^th grade classrooms on organized, fun, and educational site-based learning experiences. Discover Texas Field Trip staff members handle all details, including round-trip charter bus transportation, reservations, and TEKS-based program curriculum, so participating teachers can focus on their students and making connections between the experience and what students are learning in the classroom.

In addition to Discover Texas Field Trips to Abilene, Austin, San Antonio, Waco/Georgetown, Dallas, and Fort Worth, Education in Action also offers summer Lone Star Leadership Academy camps for outstanding 4^th-8^thgraders. During the weeklong, overnight camps, participants experience significant Texas sites in Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin/San Antonio, or Houston/Galveston with Texas educators and a focus on leadership.

For more information about Education in Action visit www.educationinaction.org and www.facebook.com/educationinaction.

Trojan Swimmers Advance to Regionals

Posted/span> on January 22, 2019 in Athletics, District News, Smith High School

At the District Swim Meet in The Colony, Newman Smith High School Trojan swimmers yielded 19 new personal best times. Cody Imthurn led the way for the boys, highlighted with a new school record in the 100m backstroke. Imthurn just missed the school record in the 200m Freestyle. Vince Nguyen had a personal best, dropping 2 seconds in the 100m butterfly. These swimmers teamed up with Reid Jamesmeyer, Eden Nguyen, Jeffrey Salgado, and Rory Manley to advance all three relays to Regionals. The boys 400m Free relay team of Rory Manley, Eden Nguyen, Vince Nguyen and Cody Imthurn finished the night with a 3rd place and a best time.

Eleanna Martinez led the girls’ team with a new best time in her 200m Freestyle, also qualifying her 500m Freestyle and a 3rd place finish. Keaira Rosales qualified her individual events to advance as well. Lauren Chadwick dropped 15 seconds in the 200m Freestyle swim, and 17 seconds in the 500m Freestyle. Additionally, Shelby Moore and Elsa Thompson had personal best times in their events. Deana Popovic showed speed getting her best time in the 50m Freestyle and Cassidy Hatch helped represent in all 3 relays.

Regional Qualifiers

Trojans that will advance to regionals are Cody Imthurn, Rory Manley, Eden Nguyen, Vince Nguyen, Jeffrey Salgado, Reid Jamesmeyer, Eleanna Martinez, Keaira Rosales and Napoleon Ferrer for Diving.

Regionals will be held in 2 weeks, with the Finals at Frisco.

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Discovery

Rescue

Release

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Additional wins

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Visit to Austin

Visit to San Antonio

Background

Regional Qualifiers