Plano ISD eNews - April 1, 2011

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April 1, 2011

APRIL
4/2	International Children's Book Day
4/5	School Board Meeting
4/7	Plano ISD Service & Retirement Banquet
4/8	Kindergarten 2011-12 Pre-registration
4/9	PESH Prom
4/10	National Library Week
4/19	School Board Work Session
4/22	Student/Teacher Holiday
4/24	Administrative Professionals Week
4/27	Administrative Professionals Day
4/30	Thrill of the Grill 5K - Register Now! Family fun benefiting the Plano ISD Education Foundation's programs for students & staff
4/30	PSHS Prom

A LOOK AHEAD...
5/12	2011 Teacher of the Year Gala - Nominees announced and sponsorships sought
5/14	School Board Election
5/26	Trustee Awards of Excellence Ceremony, Plano Centre
6/7	Graduation 2011 Three multi-media events are set at Dallas Convention Center.

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Top Story

Senator Shapiro Asks for Support of Proposed Bill

Multiple Austin sources confirm that the Senate budget plan is the best option being considered for school districts. The House of Representatives has been unified in pursuing mass reductions in funding of public education and is not seeking other solutions to meet education standards. Read the full story on our school district website home page, and view the following related links.

Other News

		Student Achievements Plano Student Wins Second Regional Spelling Bee, Will Compete in National Bee Plano East Theatre Advances to UIL Regionals Student Art Work on Exhibit at Dallas Museum PSHS Speech Sweeps State Tournament

		Graduation Ceremonies June 7 Plano ISD will celebrate graduation on Tuesday, June 7, at the Dallas Convention Center. At each ceremony, hundreds of graduates will be honored, while more than 7,000 family members and friends will fill the seats of the center to commemorate the occasion. Live TV broadcasts and webcasts will allow friends and family near and far to take part in the events.

		Thrill of the Grill 5k April 30 The 3rd Annual Thrill of the Grill 5K, supporting programs of the Plano ISD Education Foundation, will be held on Saturday, April 30, at Central Market Plano. Currently underway are free social events, which include 20-30-minute walk/runs, cooking demos and weekly giveaways. Read more, and register today for the April 30 Thrill of the Grill 5K.

		Five Candidates to Run for Two Places on May 14 School Board Election Ballot Five candidates have filed to run in two places on the May 14 school board election ballot. View our school board election website for a list of candidates, speaking engagements and links to election dates.

School Board Update

April 5 Regular Meeting ~ Trustees will meet in regular session at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 5, at the Plano ISD Administration Building, 2700 W. 15th Street in Plano. The agenda, with links to supporting documents, will be posted on BoardBook.

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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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