PISD eNews Duncan Webb, Magda Levi, Dr. Elaine Schmidt, Rob Stewart
February 3, 2006
 
UPCOMING EVENTS
FEBRUARY
2/4 Ski Plano! - Foundation Gala Fundraiser
2/6-2/10 National School Counseling Week
2/13 Professional Development Day / Student Holiday
2/23 PTA Life Member Banquet
School Open Houses
2/6 Senior High
2/7 Middle School
2/9 High School, Early Childhood, Even Start, Head Start
3/2 *Elementary
MARCH
3/2 *Elementary School Open Houses
3/3 Early Release Day for Students
3/6-3/10 Spring Break
3/13 Town Hall Meeting on Key Schools Initiatives
3/15 Secondary District Science Fair
3/18 PISD Recruitment Open House
3/23-3/24 2006-07 Kindergarten Registration
3/27 Taste of Plano at Plano Centre
   
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Driven to Succeed LogoCommunity Welcomed
to School Open Houses

Plano ISD students and staff are gearing up to showcase learning and to welcome the community to open houses February 6, 7 and 9 and March 2 in conjunction with the statewide celebration of Texas Public Schools Week. read

Other News & Achievements
Diversity Award Winners Graciela Katzer and Katrine Kyhnel  

Diversity Leadership Awards Announced

Congratulations to Vines High School Spanish Teacher Magda Levi and Andrews Elementary School PTA Multicultural Program Coordinators Katrine Kyhnel and Graciela Katzer who captured the Plano ISD Multi-ethnic Committee's 2006 Diversity Leadership Awards. read

   

Andrews Counselor Marla Nunally and Students

 

School Counselors in Spotlight Feb. 6-10

Remember to thank your child's school counselor the week of February 6-10 during National School Counseling Week. From prekindergarten through senior high school, school counselors are committed to "Changing Lives and Building Futures." read

   
Skier  

2006 Olympics: Links for Students & Staff

Students and teachers will find fun and informative links about the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy, on our Instructional Center website. Check out the site for links to the Olympics website, Kids Village, Fact Monster and Cool Teacher Resources.read

   

High School Students

 

Youth Leadership Applications Sought

"Plano Youth Leadership" is now accepting applications for its 2006-2007 leadership program. Students who are currently enrolled in the ninth grade and planning to enter the 10th grade during the 2006-2007 school year are eligible to apply. The program trains students in leadership and community awarenessread

   
Ac Dec Logo  

PSHS Decathlon Team Sweeps Event

Plano Senior High School's Academic Decathlon Team swept the competition at the regional competition to advance to the state event. Team and individual medals earned by all three senior high school teams are posted on our website. read

   
Intel Logo  

Intel Science Talent Search Semifinalists

Congratulations to Jeff Nanney, Plano East Senior High School, and Enhoa Li , Plano West Senior High School, who were both named semifinalists in the prestigious 2005-06 Intel Science Talent Search. read

School Board Update

Trustees Set to Adopt 2006-07 Calendar

Among several other action items, school trustees are scheduled to adopt the 2006-07 Plano ISD School Calendar at their February 7 meeting. The action follows approval by the Texas Education Agency of Plano ISD's August 9, 2006, start date waiver request. View the proposed calendar and additional agenda items online. read


School Board Candidate Workshop

The Region 10 Education Service Center will conduct a school board candidate workshop from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 23, at the Region 10 office (Abrams Building, Pecan Room) at 904 Abrams Road in Richardson. Interested community members considering running for the school board may attend the free workshop. For more information, call Carlene Lenox at (972) 348-1042 or e-mail carlene.lenox@region10.org.

 

Thought for the Week:

"Our first teacher is our own heart.”

-Cheyenne saying


eNews Staff

Doug Otto, Superintendent of Schools
Karla Oliver, Executive Director for Government and Community Relations
Mary Gorden, Public Information Officer / eNews Editor

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