Plano ISD eNews - January 6, 2011

2010 Annual Report: Illuminating Learners

January 6, 2011

JANUARY
1/10-1/14	College & Career Week
1/17	MLK Birthday Observance (Student/Teacher Holiday)
1/18	School Board Meeting
1/20	Plano ISD's MLK Tribute Event at Plano Centre
1/29	Ski Plano 2011 Plano ISD Education Foundation Fundraiser at Southfork Ranch
FEBRUARY
2/1	School Board Meeting
2/7-2/11	National School Counseling Week
2/15	School Board Work Session
2/21	Professional Development Day (Student Holiday)
2/23	Elementary Early Release Day
2/25	Secondary Report Cards myPISD.net Parent Portal

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Dear eNews Subscribers,

I am pleased to present to you Plano ISD's 2010 Annual Report, Illuminating Learners, which reflects the results of a 12-month journey filled with gains in educational achievement. The report details college readiness indicators for the Plano ISD Class of 2010, results of state assessments and many achievements of our students, teachers and schools. Financial ratings and bond project updates are outlined in the report as are highlights of vital programs provided by the Plano ISD Education Foundation and other community partners. We conclude the report with a look at major district initiatives underway this school year. On behalf of the Plano ISD Board of Trustees, I invite you to celebrate the successes of our district and to share these success stories with your friends and colleagues. Best wishes for a happy and prosperous new year.

Sincerely,

Doug Otto
Dr. Doug Otto, Superintendent of Schools

Other News

		January 20 MLK Tribute Open to Community "An Illuminating Legacy” is the theme for Plano ISD's annual tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., to be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 20, at Plano Centre. The program will be free and age appropriate for all family members and will celebrate diversity in our schools and community. Hundreds of students will participate in the event along with school and community leaders. Read more about this event and a list of other city-wide commemorations.

		Ski Plano January 29 at Southfork Ranch Bundle up in your favorite ski sweater and jeans for "An Extraordinary Evening on the Mountaintop" at Ski Plano 2011, a fundraiser to be hosted by the Plano ISD Education Foundation on January 29 at Southfork Ranch. The 15th annual event, which benefits Plano ISD students, staff and programs, will feature opening music by Custer's Last Band, dinner and dancing to the Mars Hill band, silent and live auctions and the Neiman Marcus Avalanche raffle. Event emcee will be W. T. Greer, Plano ISD alumni and musician.

		National 'Speak Up' Survey Through January 21, Plano ISD students, teachers and parents can participate in Speak Up, an online national research project facilitated by Project Tomorrow. Speak Up annually polls students, educators and parents about key topics of importance to K-12 educators and policy makers. Survey question topics include learning and teaching with technology, emerging technologies, school-to-home communication and recommendations for 21st century schools.

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eNews Staff

Doug Otto, Superintendent of Schools
Karla Oliver, Executive Director for Government and Community Relations
Lesley Range-Stanton, Director for Communications
Mary Gorden, Communications Specialist / eNews Editor

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