tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67681228325312503282023-11-15T08:23:27.008-06:00Mesquite ISD SuperintendentThe official blog of Dr. Linda Henrie, Mesquite Independent School District SuperintendentDr. Linda Henriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01678433512404556978noreply@blogger.comBlogger98125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768122832531250328.post-41309507314492291992014-09-12T13:31:00.000-05:002014-09-12T13:31:03.663-05:00Wear Your College Shirt Next FridayNext week is our first College Week of the school year. Friday, September 19, has been designated as College Shirt Day. I hope you will wear a shirt and support our campuses as we continue to instill within our students the opportunities to continue their education beyond high school. <br />
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This year’s theme is College = BIG Lives. Every elementary, middle school and high school student will receive a bright pink bracelet bearing this message. Look for college pendants and other decorations on our campuses, too.<br />
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Check out our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MesquiteIndependentSchoolDistrict"><u>Facebook page</u></a> to learn other ways our campuses are celebrating College Week.Dr. Linda Henriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01678433512404556978noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768122832531250328.post-23015102543075095562014-09-05T15:36:00.001-05:002014-09-05T15:36:06.732-05:00First Two Weeks of School Successful in BIG WayWhat an excellent beginning to our school year! It always amazes me that on a particular day, students return and through the coordinated efforts of staff, parents and students, a village begins.<br />
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Our district welcomed 611 more students than at the beginning of the 2013-14 school year — 39,220 in total. In addition, we added 25 more professional staff over last year.<br />
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Our teachers and principals were ready to begin instruction the first day. Transportation picked up and delivered students on time. Food Service provided breakfast and lunch to our tens of thousands of students.<br />
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One of our BIG* goals of our 5,000 employees is to continue offering first-class customer service all year long. This includes communicating with you.<br />
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Please know our district works hard to keep you informed. Besides our fall meet the teacher and campus open houses, we offer several ways to help you stay connected with your student’s school experience. Follow us at <a href="http://www.mesquiteisd.org/">mesquiteisd.org</a>, <a href="http://search.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZContentLink.woa/wa/link?path=apps%2fmesquiteisd">our mobile app</a>, the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MesquiteIndependentSchoolDistrict">district’s Facebook page</a> or <a href="https://twitter.com/mesquiteisdtx/">Twitter </a>account. You can also follow me on <a href="https://twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=LindaHenrie1">Twitter</a> or here at my <a href="http://lindahenrie.blogspot.com/">blog</a>.<br />
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Best wishes for a terrific school year!<br />
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<b>*B</b>elieve in the vision<br />
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<b>G</b>ive your bestDr. Linda Henriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01678433512404556978noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768122832531250328.post-69889203792308347362014-08-29T12:30:00.000-05:002014-08-29T13:33:24.115-05:00Labor Day: Time to Reflect on Our Great Nation<div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #434343; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"></span></b><span style="color: #434343; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma;"></span><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="color: #434343;">“Without labor nothing prospers</span></i><span style="color: #434343;">.” - Sophocles</span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">Every first Monday in September is Labor Day. This U.S. holiday celebrates the American labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of workers. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">Labor Day also gives us a chance to recall the history of our great nation. The holiday originated during one of American labor history’s most dismal chapters. In the late 1800s, at the height of the <a href="http://www.history.com/topics/industrial-revolution" target="_blank"><u>Industrial Revolution</u></a> in the United States, the average American worked 12-hour days and seven-day weeks in order to eke out a basic living. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">As manufacturing began to outplace agriculture as the wellspring of American employment, labor unions, which had first appeared in the late 18th century, grew more prominent and vocal. On September 5, 1882, 10,000 workers took unpaid time off to march from City Hall to Union Square in New York City, holding the first Labor Day parade in U.S. history. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;">Each year, this holiday continues to let us pay tribute to the American worker, who created so much of our strength, freedom and leadership. <span style="color: #193050;">Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend!</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><br />
</div>Dr. Linda Henriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01678433512404556978noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768122832531250328.post-15126055515666084792014-08-21T13:30:00.000-05:002014-08-21T13:33:02.775-05:00Looking Forwardto Really BIG Year<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The beginning of a new year is always an exciting time, and
we are looking forward to a really BIG year.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Perhaps you have seen some pretty large letters moving
around the district. Those letters form the framework and focus for our
year. The B signifies Believe in Our Vision. Our vision is Quest
for Excellence—Success for All Students. Our goal is to see students
reach new levels of learning.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">I—Infuse Rigor and Excellence: Instruction in the classroom
should be challenging for our students, and we want them to learn how to think
critically and to solve problems. No longer will basic
comprehension knowledge meet the demands of the world of tomorrow that our
students will enter.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">G—Give Your Best: We all have to give our best in order to
succeed. Striving to continuously improve will make a positive difference
in achievement. We all have to give our best—all of the individuals
who make up MISD as well as our students, parents, and business and community
partners.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">This is going to be an incredible year. Please check
our <a href="http://www.mesquiteisd.org/"><span style="color: #0000e9;">website</span></a> for
tips on getting the year off to a good start and for back-to-school
information. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">And then on Monday, let the
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</span>Dr. Linda Henriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01678433512404556978noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768122832531250328.post-92156759012885817362014-08-06T07:37:00.001-05:002014-08-06T07:37:38.892-05:00Let’s Gear Up fora BIG School Year
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">You may notice the BIG letters around town. With recent
employee kick off events under our belts and staff training under way, I’m here
to tell you that our BIG year has begun.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The B in BIG says to believe in the Mesquite ISD vision:
Success for All Students.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The I is to infuse rigor and excellence. G is giving your
best.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">While the BIG message will influence our staff development
all year, it’s also meant for students, parents and our entire Mesquite ISD
community.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">We are asking our teachers to teach BIG, but we are also
asking our students to learn BIG.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We are asking each other to only be satisfied with excellence.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Colin Powell said, “If you are going to achieve excellence
in BIG things, you develop the habit in little matters. Excellence is not an
exception, it is a prevailing attitude.”</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">As we strive for excellence, every school day matters. Every
hour matters. Pushing students to achieve BIG results every day of their 177
days in school is the BIG commitment every adult in our district must have.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">We’ve enhanced the district’s <a href="http://www.mesquiteisd.org/calendar/docs/Cal14-15.pdf" target="_blank">2014-15 school calendar</a> to help families plan ahead and
our students be prepared like never before.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This tool offers much more than just school days and
holidays. You’ll find grading periods, key state assessments and high school
graduations<a href="" name="_GoBack"></a> among many other dates and times important to
each student’s schedule. Please take time this summer to transfer key dates to
your personal calendar so we can start the school year BIG.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Simply put, reading reaps rewards and plenty of them. Solid reading skills are crucial to optimum school success. Just 20 minutes of reading a day can prevent a child from losing literacy skills over the summer break. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Mesquite ISD’s <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-EOZqU3_RE" target="_blank">Let’s Read Together! YouTube video</a> is a popular resource. It gives tips on how to help a child grow in a love for reading.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">As a lifelong reader myself, I urge you to find books of interest to your child, regardless of age. We know that even small babies can enjoy books, but keep promoting reading for pleasure to your elementary and secondary age students, too. Remember, proficiency in reading is crucial to a young person’s future.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>Dr. Linda Henriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01678433512404556978noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768122832531250328.post-21111574248426396732014-06-19T13:02:00.000-05:002014-06-19T13:02:34.531-05:00Boredom Boosts Creativity, ButKeep Free Websites in Your Back Pocket <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:DocumentProperties> <o:Template>Normal.dotm</o:Template> <o:Revision>0</o:Revision> <o:TotalTime>0</o:TotalTime> <o:Pages>1</o:Pages> <o:Words>249</o:Words> <o:Characters>1420</o:Characters> <o:Company>Mesquite Independent School District</o:Company> <o:Lines>11</o:Lines> <o:Paragraphs>2</o:Paragraphs> <o:CharactersWithSpaces>1743</o:CharactersWithSpaces> <o:Version>12.0</o:Version> </o:DocumentProperties> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:AllowPNG/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves>false</w:TrackMoves> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:DrawingGridHorizontalSpacing>18 pt</w:DrawingGridHorizontalSpacing> <w:DrawingGridVerticalSpacing>18 pt</w:DrawingGridVerticalSpacing> <w:DisplayHorizontalDrawingGridEvery>0</w:DisplayHorizontalDrawingGridEvery> <w:DisplayVerticalDrawingGridEvery>0</w:DisplayVerticalDrawingGridEvery> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> <w:DontAutofitConstrainedTables/> <w:DontVertAlignInTxbx/> <w:UseFELayout/> </w:Compatibility> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" LatentStyleCount="276"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 10]> <style>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Contrary to kids’ complaints, they actually need to be bored. That’s when they will discover they don’t need stuff to constantly fill their time. That’s when they’re inspired to create their own entertainment and summer gets magical. Boredom can actually boost creativity levels to new and unexpected heights.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">When the time’s right for an educational time filler, though, free online games can stimulate student learning this summer. It seems like there is something for everyone, and kids can work at their own pace. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> See if some of these offerings pique interest:</span><br />
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<td valign="top" width="99%"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">A <a href="http://marvel.com/games/play/34/create_your_own_comic" target="_blank">Marvel comic creator</a> helps student practice artistic mastery and experiment with storytelling techniques.</span></td>
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<td valign="top"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://camp.wonderopolis.org/">Wonderopolis</a> explains a new “wonder” of daily life, such as why zebras have stripes.</span></td>
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<td valign="top"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/" target="_blank">Oxford Owl</a> offers games that test reading comprehension while improving memory, and much more.</span></td>
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<td valign="top"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://sciencenetlinks.com/" target="_blank">Science Netlinks</a> helps kids tap into interactive and vibrant games, listen to podcasts and get help with hands-on activities. They can learn about the inner workings of the body and much more.</span></td>
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Here’s hoping all our students’ minds and bodies stay active this summer, and they return to their campuses refreshed and ready to <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=6768122832531250328" name="_GoBack"></a>embark on a great school year<span class="Apple-style-span">.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span></div>
Dr. Linda Henriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01678433512404556978noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768122832531250328.post-21910103029568567972014-06-06T13:12:00.000-05:002014-06-06T13:12:40.623-05:00What’s on YourSummer Bucket List?
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">It’s not too late to create your summer bucket list. Fill it
up with anything and everything you’ve ever wanted to do, whether it’s big,
small or random. Then see what’s practical to make happen before school starts
in late August. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">First on my summer bucket list is hosting a picnic for my
grandchildren at Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose. Second is to visit Dallas’
own George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum for my first time. Lastly, I
hope to attend a Texas Rangers<a href="" name="_GoBack"></a> game.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">If you don’t live your days by personal goals and plans,
chances are you spend most of your time caught up in a flurry of day-to-day
activities. Having a bucket list keeps what’s most important to you top of mind.
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Research shows that when you take
time to write your goals down, you are more likely to accomplish them.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">There’s no rule that your bucket list has to include
big-ticket, extravagant goals.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Your goals can be as simple and important as spending more time together
as a family. That can be accomplished by reading together or planning a cookout
at a local park. Maybe you want to learn more about a topic of interest, so try
visiting the library or a local museum.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>There are lots of inexpensive ways to spend your summer that will result
in cherished memories.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Let your bucket list help you make the most of your summer months. Here’s
to a fun, rejuvenating and inspiring summer!</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span>Dr. Linda Henriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01678433512404556978noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768122832531250328.post-20509009532563570222014-06-02T07:52:00.000-05:002014-06-02T09:03:14.603-05:00Spreading the Word AboutMesquite ISD’s Science Program <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">John Horn High School’s honors anatomy class will be
featured on the Monday, June 2, Science in the Classroom feature on Channel 11.
Meteorologist Jeff Jamison interviewed teacher Aubrey Otero and several
students for the segment set to air during the 4 p.m. newscast.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Last fall, one of Jamison’s <u><a href="http://dfw.cbslocal.com/video/9438029-real-science-mesquite-high-schools/" target="_blank">Science in the Classroom segments</a></u> focused on the district’s STEM course at the Technology Excellence Center.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">We are proud to spread the word about our top-notch science
teachers and program.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Quest for Excellence:
Success for All Students.</i> As our district’s mission, this is the driving
force behind all our decisions and actions regarding our 39,000 students.</span></div>
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And STAAR/TAKS results for the 2013-14 school year, which
you will receive this week, are used to help us know when to offer enrichment
or intervention for students.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Skills are not mastered at the same rate, and no single test
can give a complete picture of a particular student’s progress or
potential.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our teachers and administrators
closely monitor each student’s growth and academic needs over the course of the
school year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Every campus works
tirelessly to reward student success, build up struggling students and push
individual talents to higher levels. <s><o:p></o:p></s></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">As you know, parental involvement is always encouraged and welcomed in
Mesquite ISD. To learn more about resources to help your student advance and
reach his or her full potential, please contact your campus staff.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>Dr. Linda Henriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01678433512404556978noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768122832531250328.post-82788660371440068692014-05-16T15:14:00.000-05:002014-05-16T15:14:19.903-05:00Sunday Marks Official Beginningof Mesquite ISD Graduation Events
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #05396a;">Sunday marks the official beginning
of the graduation events with the Baccalaureate at each high school. These
ceremonies will be followed by <a href="http://www.mesquiteisd.org/graduation/" target="_blank">graduations</a> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #05396a;">the next weekend as nearly 2,500
students will receive their diplomas. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #05396a;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Watching the eagerness of
these young adults inspires all of us in attendance because seeing successful
students go into the world is what we strive to achieve. Many graduates will
enter college or technical school; some will serve in the military; and others
will go directly into the job market. Whatever the choice, each one has
worked hard and been nurtured by caring parents and teachers. Thank you
for your support of Mesquite ISD as we prepare our future leaders.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #05396a;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="color: #05396a;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span>Dr. Linda Henriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01678433512404556978noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768122832531250328.post-2486301877897882192014-05-09T14:50:00.004-05:002014-05-12T10:32:16.961-05:00Let’s Not Let Teacher Appreciation End Here<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Here in Texas and in Mesquite ISD, it’s Teachers Appreciation Week.<br />
Our campus celebrations included a Mexican feast for Gray Elementary teachers, and Mesquite High culinary students made cupcakes for faculty there. Those are just examples of many fun and heartfelt activities across our 46 campuses.<br />
<br />
Just this week, Taylor Lipsett – a two-time gold medalist in the Para Olympic Games and graduate of Beasley, Kimbrough and Poteet – acknowledged at a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.785232214833900.1073742047.260141707342956&type=1" target="_blank">special event</a> how several of his Mesquite ISD teachers influenced him. And let me tell you, those teachers were beaming with pride and deservedly so.<br />
<br />
Thank you for helping our teachers feel special this week. Remember, there’s still time to write a note, send an e-mail or tweet to show your appreciation. And those gestures are welcome all year long. <br />
There’s no deadline really for letting a teacher know what he or she has meant to you or your child. <br />
<br />
Tell us about your favorite teacher.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">“You can't live a perfect day without doing
something for someone who will never be able to repay you.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">
—<i>John Wooden, American basketball player and coach</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">On our campuses and in
our support staff offices, May is an important culmination to the school year —
a hectic-yet-celebratory month. We host various ceremonies and events that shine
the spotlight on many students and staff members, recognizing their
accomplishments. But there are also those behind the scenes whom I’d like to acknowledge.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Thank you for your spirit
of generosity that I witness daily. Even small gestures add up to large gains. Whether
it’s a student helping a fellow student better understand a concept before a
test, or a parent making one phone call on behalf of PTA, every act can be a
difference maker. It takes all of us to fulfill our vision of Quest for
Excellence — Success for All Students.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Congratulations.
Your ‘perfect days,’ according to Wooden’s quote, are leaving indelible marks
on students, staffers and to our district communities. Your contributions have
made Mesquite ISD a better place.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>Dr. Linda Henriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01678433512404556978noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768122832531250328.post-53182819016259039732014-04-28T08:09:00.000-05:002014-04-28T09:43:25.869-05:00Mesquite ISD SeeksTeachers of All Subjects <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">About 350 teacher openings are
anticipated for the 2014-15 school year. At Saturday’s Teacher Job Fair,
our district will be interviewing for all content/subject areas. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">If you or someone you know may be
interested in applying, please note that <a href="https://mesquiteisd.cloud.talentedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=87" target="_blank">pre-registration</a> </span>is required.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">In regards to the traits Mesquite
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while motivating and inspiring them<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">We’re looking forward to
interviewing some top-notch candidates and choosing the very best to join our
team.</span></div>
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<blockquote class="tr_bq">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">It is the supreme art
of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge. Albert Einstein</span></blockquote>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Beginning next school year, every sixth-grader in our
district will be allocated his or her very own iPad to use on campus. The
initial focus of this 1:1 iPad initiative includes the subjects of social
studies and science. Another part of this program provides iPad usage for pre-K
and kindergarten students needing extra help in literacy skills, phonics,
listening and comprehension.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Thank you to our instructional technology and curriculum
leaders for their partnership in planning for this $1.7 million program. Teacher
training begins in May for the iPads’ debut in classrooms next fall.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Clear, measurable learning goals have been set for student
iPad usage. For example, sixth-graders will be challenged to create,
collaborate and problem solve through project-based experiences.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Through this technology initiative and in <a href="" name="_GoBack"></a></span>many
other areas, Mesquite ISD continues to raise the bar in our quest for
excellence.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>Dr. Linda Henriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01678433512404556978noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768122832531250328.post-3727572217971688692014-04-15T16:19:00.003-05:002014-04-15T16:30:06.261-05:00Share Your Attitudes to ContinueMesquite ISD’s Quest for Excellence <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Mesquite ISD’s quest for excellence
involves providing a superior education for an ever-growing student population
of more than 39,000. This includes a singular focus<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=6768122832531250328" name="_GoBack"></a>
on providing students with skills, attitudes, and knowledge they need to be
successful life-long learners and contributing members of our workforce and
community. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">We invite you to complete the Mesquite
ISD 2013-14 Stakeholder Attitude Survey. We absolutely need your
feedback to continually strive for excellence.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
To take the survey in English, visit <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MCNCR7T" style="text-decoration: underline;">https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MCNCR7T</a><br />
<br />
Para<span class="apple-tab-span"> </span>tomar<span class="apple-tab-span"> </span>esta<span class="apple-tab-span"> </span>encuesta<span class="apple-tab-span"> </span>en<span class="apple-tab-span"> </span>español,<span class="apple-tab-span"> </span>comuníquese<span class="apple-tab-span"> </span>con <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LL5WM8J" style="text-decoration: underline;">https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LL5WM8J</a></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">NOTE: Multiple choice survey answers do not
appear correctly on iPhones or iPads. Please complete the survey on a desktop
or laptop computer.</span></b><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Now that the first Scholar Dollars Campaign ended, I’m
pleased to share some positive results. This fundraising effort to pay AP exam
fees for economically disadvantaged students raised $2,365. This total will be
distributed to benefit students on all five high school campuses. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Overall, the generous donations from the Mesquite community are
<a href="" name="_GoBack"></a>enabling students across our district to take nearly 160
AP exams. Some students take multiple AP exams, so you can see how test taking
can be cost prohibitive. But through Scholar Dollars, more students are able to
reap the full potential of their AP class by taking the end-of-the-year AP
exam.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">If a student scores well on this comprehensive test, he or she can earn
college credit. So what a great savings AP exams can offer! Thank you for
supporting another great program made possible by our foundation.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Mesquite ISD’s top-notch fine arts program is proof that our district believes
in educating the whole child.<span class="Apple-style-span"> <span style="color: #1a1a1a;">Data overwhelmingly supports the
belief that study and participation in music, dance, theatre and visual arts are
key components in improving learning throughout all academic areas.</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">I’m proud to announce that our district has just been designated one
of the<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="http://www.namm.org/news/press-releases/namm-foundation-spotlights-2014%E2%80%99s-best-communities" target="_blank">2014 Best Communities for Music Education</a>.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Mesquite ISD is one of 376 school districts to achieve this national distinction.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Congratulations to our entire fine arts staff and students! This
recognition accompanies many UIL honors being won this spring.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">We’re in the first week of spring, but let’s
not let the whimsical season fool us. Our students still have more than two
months to learn, study and test, with some facing the ever-important final
exams.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">My hope is that parents and students
alike are monitoring grades regularly through <a href="http://www.mesquiteisd.org/studentsparents/pconnect.htm" target="_blank">ParentCONNECT</a>. </span>It’s an easy way to see when extra help from tutorials, extra effort from studying or a high test score may be needed to boost grades.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Also, let’s not forget how good sleep,
healthy meals and preparation can influence school success in general and on
test days especially.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Let’s continue all this season to keep
the focus and end the school year in a strong manner.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">“Persistent people begin their success
where others end in failure.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">- </i><a href="http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/e/edward_eggleston.html"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: #002888; text-decoration: none;">Edward Eggleston</span></i></a><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">, American historian and novelist.</i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><br /></i></span>
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<span style="color: #05396a;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Attention parents, especially those
of current eighth-graders.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #05396a;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">House Bill 5, passed by the Texas<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">
State Legislature, </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">includes</span> new high school graduation requirements.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #05396a;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">To help you understand and navigate
this somewhat complex system, please attend our districtwide Transition Night
on Tuesday, March 18, at the high school your son or daughter will attend next
year. Additional parent/student meetings will also be scheduled soon.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #05396a;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Parent involvement has taken on
another dimension like never before. You and your incoming freshman will need
to review information and make decisions about selecting courses leading to one
of five endorsements. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #05396a;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">You’ll find HB5 offers greater flexibility
for student course options, but with that comes greater responsibility for you
and your child to make thoughtful decisions. For example, a class that is
not required for high school graduation may very well be required for college
admission.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #05396a;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Stay tuned for additional
information, and I hope you make a concerted effort to attend <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=6768122832531250328" name="_GoBack"></a>Transition
Night.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #05396a;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">March
1, 2014, is an exciting day for Mesquite ISD. We will be hosting Destination
Imagination’s regional competition as well as hosting our annual foundation
gala.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Tickets
are still available for Saturday’s <u><a href="http://www.mesquitefoundation.org/gala.html" target="_blank">2014 Lone Star Legacy Gala</a></u>. The
annual fundraiser at Mesquite Arena will feature Grammy-winning ‘70s rock band
America. The Fab 5, a Beatles tribute band, will serve as the opening act.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="http://www.Ticketmaster.com/" target="_blank">Buy your tickets online</a> or at the Mesquite
Arena Box Office,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1818 Rodeo
Drive.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">And
don’t forget to shop the gala’s <a href="https://www.24fundraiser.com/site/store/598" target="_blank">online auction</a> before it closes
Thursday, March 6. Bid closings will be staggered to accommodate last-minute
bids on multiple items. Thank you to the many generous companies and
individuals contributing items for the auction and sponsoring tables at the
event. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">This weekend, we also appreciate the support
from Destination Imagination coaches and judges. <span style="color: #103251;">Out of the 300 teams competing, I’m proud to say
that more than half (160 to be exact) will represent<a href="" name="_GoBack"></a>
Mesquite ISD. Best of luck!</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #103251;"><br /></span></span>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Our great state of Texas <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=6768122832531250328" name="_GoBack"></a>enables us to vote in the days and weeks before an election to make the voting process more convenient and accessible. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Early voting for the <a href="http://www.votetexas.gov/voting/what" target="_blank">March 4, 2014 Primary Election</a> is under way through February 28.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b><u>Informational Websites</u></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">•<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><a href="http://www.lwvtexas.org/Voters%20Guide/2014PEVG/2014PEVG_English.pdf">League of Women Voters of Texas Nonpartisan Voters Guide</a></span></div>
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<b><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Photo ID</span></u></b></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">A photo ID is now required to vote in person. The following photo IDs are acceptable: driver's license, personal identification card, concealed handgun license, election identification certificate, passport, military identification card, and citizen certificate or naturalization certificate with photograph. Qualified voters who do not have a photo ID may obtain a free election identification card from the Texas Department of Public Safety.</span></div>
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</span>Dr. Linda Henriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01678433512404556978noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768122832531250328.post-62331179338307827562014-01-31T12:39:00.001-06:002014-01-31T14:19:14.105-06:00What to Wear to WorkNext School Week? <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">When you plan your wardrobe for next week, February 3-7, please
consider supporting two important initiatives for Mesquite ISD and
our community. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">On Monday, please join Mesquite ISD staffers and students in
wearing a college jersey to kick off our College & Career Week. While it’s
a good way to show off your allegiance to your alma mater or favorite sports
team, it also exposes our students to many options to consider after high
school.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">On Friday, the city of Mesquite will be the first in America
to “go red.” Let’s join the American Heart Association and City of Mesquite by
wearing red. The Go Red Campaign <a href="https://www.goredforwomen.org/">https://www.goredforwomen.org/</a> promotes heart
disease prevention. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women in the United
States, claiming more lives than all forms of cancer combined.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Hope to see your college wear on Monday and see you in something <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=6768122832531250328" name="_GoBack"></a>red Friday.<!--EndFragment-->
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Dr. Linda Henriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01678433512404556978noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6768122832531250328.post-22822992112608240922014-01-16T15:35:00.001-06:002014-01-16T15:35:18.225-06:00Mesquite to Host Destination ImagiNationRegional Competition; Volunteers Needed
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Just as our stadiums are popular spots for playoff football
games and area marching band competitions, our schools often host academic competitions.
Poteet High School, for example, will be working overtime as the site for the
upcoming <u><a href="http://www.destinationimagination.org/" target="_blank">Destination ImagiNation</a></u> (DI) regional competition on Saturday, March 1. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">With some help from the Austin Elementary campus as well, the
two schools will host the DI East Texas Region Creative Problem Solving
Tournament. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Out of the 300 teams competing, I’m proud to say that 160
will be from Mesquite ISD.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Thank you to the faithful appraisers and judges who, year
after year, help make this highly creative, engaging learning competition
possible. Our challenge now, though, is that DI keeps growing in popularity
here. As a result, more adult volunteers are needed than ever.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">If you’d like to get involved, please save these dates:
Saturday, February 1, for training in the morning, and Saturday, March 1, for
volunteering at the tournament.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">For more information, please call
Russ Weeks at 972-882-7275.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Before school began this year, our teachers, principals and
other school leaders talked over the summer about heroism. We reminded
ourselves that we have the potential to become heroes in our students’
lives.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This opportunity spans from
simply lifting a student’s mood one day to being the one to set him or her on a
successful career path. So many of us remember at least one teacher’s piece of
advice, kernel of knowledge or action that changed us forever.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">You might say Shaw Elementary’s PE staff members are second-grader
Kloie Oguntodu’s heroes. While teaching football punting, passing and kicking
skills to all Shaw students, PE teacher Noah Wood identified Kloie’s potential
early this school year. Since then, PE assistant Rick Grady and Wood have coached
her to outshine and outscore several million girls her age. Working with her
daily at school and partnering with her parents and grandparents <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=6768122832531250328" name="_GoBack"></a>for more support, they’ve helped her earn a spot to compete
at this weekend’s NFL Punt, Pass & Kick (PP&K) National Championship. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Believe it or not, Shaw Elementary has produced three
national contenders for the P,P&K contests. And year after year, several
Shaw students make it to the three-state round of competition held at the
Dallas Cowboys Stadium that leads up to the national round.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Best of luck to Kloie on Saturday’s competition. And let’s
continue to work together to bring out the best in all our students. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Please pass along other examples of heroism by Mesquite ISD teachers or other staffers you've witnessed this year.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>Dr. Linda Henriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01678433512404556978noreply@blogger.com0