http://www.garlandisd.net Stay connected with updates and featured news items from www.garlandisd.net. en-us Copyright 2008 Garland Independent School District Mon, 12 May 2008 16:34:25 CDT Mon, 12 May 2008 16:34:25 CDT gisd-webmaster@garlandisd.net Saturday, May 10, Rowlett High School boys' track team won the Class 5-A state track meet. This is Garland ISD's first state title in track. We congratulate Coach David Nanez and all the athletes on their achievement. http://www.garlandisd.net Mon, 12 May 2008 16:23:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=c7fbf8f2-a96c-4d48-adfc-c42bd0af36ea Daisy Munguia, a bilingual kindergarten student at Back ES, won the Garland Independent School Districts?s annual March of Dimes T-shirt design contest last month http://www.garlandisd.net/news/GISDNewsBackElementaryStudentWinsGISDMarchofDimesT-shirtDesignContest.asp Fri, 09 May 2008 07:47:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=fafec0aa-e990-4329-a1d2-31934abaec23 If your child will be in prekindergarten or kindergarten this fall, make plans now to attend this upcoming workshop. http://www.garlandisd.net/parents/documents/Rolling%20into%20Pre_1.pdf Fri, 09 May 2008 07:46:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=14a6dd13-c14f-46a6-a03e-1f5c6baa1446 The final opportunity for voters to cast a ballot for the Place 4 vacancy in the Garland ISD school board elections is this Saturday, May 10 http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/08-May08_schoolboardelections.asp Fri, 09 May 2008 07:46:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=b1d75f8f-7453-4c80-a0bf-459e31d2097d June 6 and 7 at Naaman Forest JV Field. Survivors, Teams and Participants needed! http://www.garlandisd.net/index.asp Fri, 09 May 2008 07:45:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=ad73e22b-dc7b-4c95-bf30-897395b54af2 Superintendent Curtis Culwell addresses the secure educational atmosphere at GISD and offers tips on completing a successful 2007-08. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/documents/CurtisLetter_April2008.pdf Fri, 09 May 2008 07:45:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=be691ecd-d421-4778-8e7a-ab7a2544e35d At the May 1, 2008 meeting of the GISD Board of Trustees, the 2008-09 calendar was revised to allow students to take final exams before Winter Break http://www.garlandisd.net/calendars/documents/english_08-09_calendar_revised.pdf Fri, 09 May 2008 07:43:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=24947200-b19e-45b0-94eb-dcee8ddc2b10 Garland ISD honored a legacy of more than 225 years, approved revisions to the 2008-09 school calendar, and continued its pursuit of reaching at-risk students in Thursday night's board meeting http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/08-May01_boardnotes.asp Fri, 09 May 2008 07:42:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=7d444777-4c17-43ff-aa7d-beb652dbf774 Naaman Forest High School?s girls basketball team was recognized for its record-setting season with the Evidence of Excellence Award at Thursday night?s board meeting in the Harris Hill Administration Building http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/08-Apr17_boardnotes.asp Fri, 09 May 2008 07:41:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=da483c1f-0775-4338-8491-0eaa4ef8e6b2 More than $600 has been raised for the library at Bullock Elementary School in memory of Shirley Shugart ? a longtime Garland ISD benefactor who passed away in February. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/08-Apr11_bullockshugartdonations.asp Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:01:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=63f70bee-a5ef-4235-9673-7f5563e2817a The blue and white school colors of Walnut Glen Academy for Excellence recently took on a shade of green as students, parents and teachers competed in the Cartridges for Kids program http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/08-Apr09_walnutglenrecycle.asp Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:59:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=c9f86201-c5a6-4029-8fee-77f25245af61 The NGHS Raider Theater group performed a One Act Play for the UIL contest held on April 11th where several Raider Theater group members received awards. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/08-Apr15_NGHS_Theatre_Group_Regionals.asp Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:11:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=87b58112-0673-4c17-ba81-97cd97ad0181 Garland ISD offers summer school programs that are "traditional" summer school classes, special programs, and some in a "day camp" format. http://www.garlandisd.net/departments/enrichment_programs/summerSchool.asp Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:44:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=a3bfa68c-196f-421e-9061-f196f4deef90 Camp GISD 2008 Dates: June 16-19 & June 23-26 A day-camp-style week of fun! Activities for students in grades 1 - 5 Students choose one day-camp for MONDAY - THURSDAY Students may enroll for one or both weeks of Camp GISD http://www.garlandisd.net/departments/enrichment_programs/campGISD.asp Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:39:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=73eec012-b6df-4d01-8bd4-cbf7d398229e Rick Howard, a respected member of the Garland Independent School District Board of Trustees, passed away this morning after a brave and lengthy battle with cancer. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/08-Apr11_gisdmournsrickhoward.asp Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:31:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=4c7ffe0b-60bd-4e93-986c-a25d0f84374a To showcase the vast diversity of culture found within Garland ISD, the Special Events Center will host the first-ever International Fine Arts Celebration Friday, April 18, at 7:30 p.m. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/08-Apr07_fineartscelebration.asp Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:42:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=ff053a92-2b3a-4061-91ed-c4fc0775394b The VASE State Event is the culminating event of a year of hard work and creative genius on behalf of the art students, teachers, and administrators in Texas!!! http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/08-Apr08_2008_State_VASE_Event.asp Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:42:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=2fe36d41-c81f-4dd1-a1c8-6867447d55fe The University Interscholastic League (UIL) conducts a state wide theatrical contest for the High Schools with over 1200 plays produced for the contest. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/08-Apr04_UIL_State_Theatrical_Contest.asp Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:40:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=1fe54c26-3bbd-4c9d-bd79-0f46bea7f30d Students from Jackson Technology Center were among hundreds of middle schoolers in three U.S. cities who joined with Raytheon to celebrate national Pi Day. http://www.raytheon.com/feature/rtn08_mmu_pi_day/ Wed, 02 Apr 2008 07:29:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=92cf885c-5bb1-481a-8ac6-1b632dac23b7 The Kendrick Report for March 08 http://www.garlandisd.net/departments/grs-tv/video_gallery/index.asp?flv=kendrick032008.flv Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:00:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=9915c15c-d15f-46d0-addb-02dbaf93b501 School Nurse at Pearson Elem. describes her experiences http://www.garlandisd.net/departments/grs-tv/video_gallery/index.asp?flv=beverlycox.flv Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:59:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=182f4910-37f5-4945-9671-165148d1c922 School Nurse at O'Banion MS describes his experiences http://www.garlandisd.net/departments/grs-tv/video_gallery/index.asp?flv=jackbuck.flv Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:58:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=a6549bf9-3900-432e-b985-24770a70292b An overview of Garland ISD Metropolitian Area Network http://www.garlandisd.net/departments/grs-tv/video_gallery/index.asp?flv=manvideo.flv Fri, 14 Mar 2008 09:29:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=dfd8d817-0fcb-434d-9342-a5ed9f87ad6a Thirteen Garland ISD elementary students were recently recognized among the Metroplex?s top learners at the 2008 Regional Elementary Science Fair. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/08-Mar12_sciencefair.asp Thu, 13 Mar 2008 11:02:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=73cb2fd7-d1f9-4ebd-b368-541a2970c4e2 When nine-year-old Roger Zapata rolled out of bed last Friday, he had no idea that the Dallas Police Department?s SWAT team had already filed the paperwork needed to call on him at school. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/08-Mar01_dallasswat.asp Mon, 10 Mar 2008 17:38:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=c5e125ba-26e3-4a6b-8ee3-c4ae16997906 Wednesday afternoon several GISD learners experienced the John Lennon Tour Bus, a state-of-the-art mobile studio that teaches students the ins and outs of the audio/video recording industry. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/08-Mar06_johnlennontourbus.asp Fri, 07 Mar 2008 16:52:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=49de830c-b57f-4a8e-a9d1-1d030abf51e3 Modifying Garland ISD?s 2008-09 school calendar was the top issue discussed at Thursday night?s School Board meeting in the Harris Hill Administration Building. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/08-Mar06_boardnotes.asp Fri, 07 Mar 2008 16:52:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=65e313ab-fae7-4531-baf9-4ec2c5ab2383 Lakeview Centennial High School's ESL department was honored with an Evidence of Excellence award at Thursday night's Garland ISD Board Meeting in the Harris Hill Administration Building. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/08-Feb22_boardnotes.asp Fri, 07 Mar 2008 16:51:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=caf41de5-2115-44b1-ba63-1aa871c50cec This month U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson announced that four GISD seniors were among the names of those students he nominated to become the Class of 2012 in the U.S. Service Academies. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/08-Feb26_militarynominees.asp Fri, 07 Mar 2008 16:51:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=af7afe52-908d-465a-a035-4695194735f7 An overview of Watson and Beaver Elementary MST magnet schools http://www.garlandisd.net/departments/grs-tv/video_gallery/index.asp?flv=watsonbeavermst.flv Wed, 05 Mar 2008 07:51:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=c97a67a2-5745-44b0-bfd1-24f8fe83028e Video of signing day at various GISD high schools. http://www.garlandisd.net/departments/grs-tv/video_gallery/index.asp?flv=signingday2008.flv Mon, 25 Feb 2008 11:57:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=90f3d455-8480-4698-8b95-d234a24da956 The Kendrick Report for Feb 08 is now available in the video gallery. http://www.garlandisd.net/departments/grs-tv/video_gallery/index.asp?flv=kendrick022008.flv Mon, 25 Feb 2008 11:55:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=3f704226-df54-49c7-803e-f47807bd9d19 The GISD 2008 International Fine Arts Celebration to be held on April 18th at 7:30 p.m. at the Special Events Center will showcase GISD STUDENT performances from countries representing the people of Garland, Rowlett and Sachse. We are seeking information about performing individuals or groups who would be interested in performing at this function. Interviews/Previews are scheduled for Tuesday, March 4th @ North Garland High School Auditorium. If you are interested in being a part of this project, please contact Lisa Burkhart at 972.421.3174 to set up your interview/preview no later than Monday, March 3rd. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/documents/Fine%20Arts%20Festival%20Flier.pdf Mon, 25 Feb 2008 09:47:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=93d6ba08-cb6c-4940-a912-e1b391570df5 Garland ISD filled its lone administrative vacancy at Thursday night?s board meeting when Trustees approved the hire of Dr. Rene Barajas as assistant superintendent of Business Operations http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/08-Feb07_boardnotes.asp Tue, 12 Feb 2008 15:10:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=630ea865-5130-4f66-9a63-f5dd066e32b3 To celebrate 35 years of freedom, U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson will pick up handmade ?Valentines for Vets? created by the students of Dorsey Elementary School in Rowlett at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 11 http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/08-Feb08_valentinesforvets.asp Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:50:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=1a39be20-d83c-4dfb-8ae5-2bffd2c8c15e Hours of practice and preparation paid off for GISD high school athletes from six different sports this morning as they inked letters of intent to continue their athletic pursuits at collegiate institutions across the country http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/08-Feb06_signingday.asp Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:49:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=7af4aa08-b306-4289-803d-db04f06e3d11 Highlights of the Sellers AVID Program. http://www.garlandisd.net/departments/grs-tv/video_gallery/index.asp?flv=sellersavid.flv Wed, 06 Feb 2008 15:37:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=5959b0c8-a208-4886-add4-18046c2a3b61 Best Prize Patrol 2007 Awards http://www.garlandisd.net/departments/grs-tv/video_gallery/index.asp?flv=bestedprize07.flv Wed, 06 Feb 2008 15:36:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=d64a4530-d383-4c69-9079-ef4bac358b5e IPods and Podcasting at Beaver Elementary http://www.garlandisd.net/departments/grs-tv/video_gallery/index.asp?flv=ipodbeaver.flv Wed, 06 Feb 2008 15:34:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=93af1a87-04ce-4025-8979-dd7127c66090 Choice of School for the year 2008-2009 http://www.garlandisd.net/departments/grs-tv/video_gallery/index.asp?flv=choiceofschool.flv Wed, 06 Feb 2008 15:33:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=96a15b36-0509-4f67-8d58-15500f307c85 George Washington Carver Elementary Dedication http://www.garlandisd.net/departments/grs-tv/video_gallery/index.asp?flv=carverdedication.flv Wed, 06 Feb 2008 15:32:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=b5c89c02-d395-40ae-be19-fbd11e4ae147 Liberty Grove Elementary Dedication http://www.garlandisd.net/departments/grs-tv/video_gallery/index.asp?flv=libertygrovededication.flv Wed, 06 Feb 2008 15:31:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=576eb20d-07c3-40db-8b4f-e9fb1d438bba A NFHS L.I.G.H.T Brigade presentation http://www.garlandisd.net/departments/grs-tv/video_gallery/index.asp?flv=consequences.flv Wed, 06 Feb 2008 15:27:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=75e0b533-3227-4942-b1ea-bc30e8ae03ae An overview of how Qwizdom is being used in Garland ISD schools http://www.garlandisd.net/departments/grs-tv/video_gallery/index.asp?flv=quizdom.flv Wed, 06 Feb 2008 15:26:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=c1a362f5-8a3f-48f0-95c7-bd457bc3279f Elementary, Middle & High School Maps for the Upcoming School Year 2008 - 2009 are now available in PDF format. http://www.garlandisd.net/departments/transportation/designated_areas_upcoming.asp Wed, 06 Feb 2008 14:52:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=8dd8af8e-a643-41d8-a453-7a0f8d83b638 Download Complete Report (16.11 MB) Part A (Introductory Section & Financial Section) Part B (Basic Financial Statements) Part C (Required Supplementary Information) Part D (Combining Statements) Part E (Required Tea Schedules) Part F (Federal Awards Section) http://www.garlandisd.net/departments/business_operations/financialreport.asp Wed, 06 Feb 2008 14:48:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=6a8bff89-1d0a-4e49-a392-d99a9fb73381 ?Diet & Nutritional Needs? http://www.garlandisd.net/departments/special_education/documents/Autism%20meeting%20flyer%20-%20English%20-%20feb.pdf Wed, 06 Feb 2008 13:50:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=0c41e88f-8ecb-48db-9c31-91c8e749f74a Garland ISD?s Special Education Department will continue to host Love and Logic sessions for parents/guardians who reside within the GISD school boundaries. January 29, 2008-March 11, 2008 http://www.garlandisd.net/departments/special_education/documents/L&L%20Memo%20Final%20to%20Schools%20updated%201-8-08.pdf Wed, 06 Feb 2008 13:44:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=fe457b71-3743-4a44-b1c0-0fa943863d96 Sen. Florence Shapiro (District 8) addressed students and teachers of Memorial Preparatory School Monday afternoon for their tireless effort and support of the Dallas Holocaust Museum. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/08-Feb05_shapirovisitsmemorial.asp Wed, 06 Feb 2008 08:58:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=33af3b6a-d07f-42e2-a472-19a203b51164 On Friday, the University Interscholastic League announced its tentative district realignments for the 2008-09 and 2009-10 football and basketball seasons. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/08-Feb05_collegefair.asp Wed, 06 Feb 2008 08:57:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=d964bcc9-705a-4d68-880a-3051e0f44027 Representatives from more than 40 colleges and the military will be on hand as Garland ISD hosts its annual College and Financial Aid Fair 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, at the Special Events Center. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/08-Feb05_collegefair.asp Wed, 06 Feb 2008 08:57:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=d81eb10f-ff83-40e4-ab0d-66a4be4f2222 Green education paid out some green rewards for 10 Garland ISD elementary teachers and students last month as the City of Garland?s Stormwater Management division awarded them $8,000. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/08-Feb01_greenrewards.asp Wed, 06 Feb 2008 08:56:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=1925b17e-c2ce-4c66-81fc-17fb449a8873 Sellers Middle School receives the highest honor that an AVID school can receive. They are designated as a National AVID Demonstration School after a rigorous review by an AVID Validation Team from San Diego, California. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/08-Jan29_aviddemonstrationschool.asp Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:01:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=1eee940c-ec86-4cda-b00c-bd74a12fc5ee Garland ISD fourth graders got a close look at Texas pride as groups from Beaver Technology Center and Shugart Elementary School participated in a ?Proud to be Texan? experiential learning day program. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/08-Jan24_proudtobetexan.asp Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:24:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=a0e41656-80f9-4501-b409-b0b8c6c865af The nominating committee for the Garland ISD Council of PTAs is selecting officers for the 2008-09 school year. Nominations close Feb. 1. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/08-Jan24_ptacouncildeadline.asp Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:24:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=b85e42ee-e5b6-489d-a9f7-01bedfc336bd Copies of state-adopted textbooks which have been offered for implementation into the Garland ISD will be on public display Jan. 10-March 1 at the Nicholson Memorial Library?s Central Location. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/08-Jan10_proposedtextbooksopen.asp Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:23:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=3a248721-0697-4be0-af86-72541449038c Beaver Technology Center for Math and Science was one of 84 schools nationwide to receive a Science and Math Improvement Grant from the Toshiba America Foundation last month. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/08-Jan22_beavertoshibagrant.asp Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:23:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=d824bf86-9d68-4b70-9243-72e4e92a8492 The Rowlett High School Brass Quintet was honored with the district?s Evidence of Excellence award at the Harris Hill Administration Building during Thursday night?s Board Meeting. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/08-Jan17_boardnotes.asp Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:22:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=1fe70f1c-a136-40be-9923-0a083d1e2fae Garland ISD is hiring college students who want to serve as paid tutors and role models for AVID students in high schools and middle schools. http://www.garlandisd.net/departments/enrichment_programs/documents/AVID%20Tutor%20Flyer%20for%20Garland%20ISD%20January%202008.pdf Tue, 08 Jan 2008 08:00:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=d7dfa763-c9e1-43db-8fe2-b53a969d83d4 Maria Puente, a senior at Naaman Forest High School, recently became the first GISD student to earn National Finalist honors in the Floriculture Proficiency Award, given by the Future Farmers of America. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/07-Dec19_firstffanationalfinalist.asp Fri, 21 Dec 2007 11:22:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=73de24d4-c1c2-45c0-b669-caf9a380b2b5 Garland ISD did its part to ensure that local families will have food on their tables this holiday season, contributing 153,801 food items to the 2007 Garland Christmas Association Canned Food Drive. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/07-Dec19_cannedfooddrive.asp Fri, 21 Dec 2007 11:22:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=74aae963-36a7-4b6e-b03f-a78f15b2e449 Elementary Gifted and Talented applications are now available. http://www.garlandisd.net/departments/gifted_talented/index.asp Tue, 18 Dec 2007 08:02:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=d628e880-03ba-4147-a64f-caf91de39ffc The thundering boom of horsepower rumbled for miles last Friday as motorcyclists participated in the second annual Garland Independent School District Ride for Kids Toy Run. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/07-Dec17_toyrun.asp Tue, 18 Dec 2007 08:01:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=0b6551eb-dddb-4975-9e60-d25aca5b0c6b The 2008-09 School Calendar was finalized and Garland High School's Latin Heat Spanish dance team performed for GISD Trustees and administrators at Thursday night's Board meeting. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/07-Dec06_boardnotes.asp Tue, 18 Dec 2007 08:00:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=f3499e15-0b37-41de-85d4-428983e95991 Sarah Pinckley of Herfurth Elementary School was named winner of the annual Garland ISD Holiday Greeting Card contest at an awards ceremony last week in the Special Events Center. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/07-Dec12_greetingcardwinner.asp Tue, 18 Dec 2007 08:00:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=51deeb40-eeea-42e0-8770-95054b10b046 The Northlake Elementary School Library will undergo a well-deserved remodel Saturday, Dec. 1, as volunteers from two national groups join the local community in the school?s reading center. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/07-Nov28_northlakereadesign.asp Tue, 18 Dec 2007 07:59:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=9629d85d-894e-4901-a416-d7f55d33041e Several GISD elementary students will see this holiday season with a much clearer perspective on life as LensCrafters and its ?Give the Gift of Sight? program supplied 41 free glasses. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/07-Dec05_giftofsight.asp Tue, 18 Dec 2007 07:59:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=dc1de3c3-e979-4737-8794-02ab460d15b9 GRS-TV Football broadcasts from the 2007 season now available on DVD. http://www.garlandisd.net/departments/grs-tv/orders.asp Wed, 28 Nov 2007 08:57:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=a99e31a9-06da-4bc7-858d-79cde08b6e27 Tuesday afternoon, Schrade Middle School teacher Ralph Emig became the district?s second teacher to be awarded a new car for impacting a student?s life in the classroom. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/07-Nov20_teacherdrivingsuccessschrade.asp Mon, 26 Nov 2007 18:15:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=27b29472-c7d6-4089-b890-feff6d624ceb After posting a 3-0 record in week one, Garland ISD was bounced from postseason play last Saturday as all three teams suffered losses at Texas Stadium in the Area round. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/07-Nov26_gisdfootballeliminated.asp Mon, 26 Nov 2007 18:14:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=09bfe975-d650-4ad4-8ea4-fc1835690d16 The Garland Independent School District?s Fine Arts Department is celebrating the holiday season in a big way, with more than 200 holiday performances scheduled before winter break. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/07-Nov26_fineartsholidayperformances.asp Mon, 26 Nov 2007 18:14:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=a319aafc-86a5-4d00-b112-f8cac8506d4b Perfection. That is what Garland ISD football fans witnessed last weekend at Texas Stadium as GISD schools combined for a perfect 3-0 record in the first round of the 5-A state high school playoffs. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/07-Nov19_secondroundplayoffs.asp Mon, 19 Nov 2007 16:22:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=bec3455b-81a0-43db-9ad1-5f568489e2f7 English II students at Lakeview Centennial HS took a breather from their books last month when two characters from Friday Night Lights: A Town, a team and a dream visited the Garland ISD campus. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/07-Nov13_fridaynightlights.asp Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:21:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=4336de8d-c892-4076-ad7a-17fa2fbab0bf Garland ISD officially welcomed its two newest facilities last week as George Washington Carver and Liberty Grove ? both elementary schools ? were christened at dedicatory receptions. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/07-Nov12_carverlibertygrovededicated.asp Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:20:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=b6349180-0ae1-43db-be19-dc71e5bb1277 Read about to GISD's Choice of School Process and upcoming Town Hall meetings. http://www.garlandisd.net/departments/student_services/choiceofschool/index.asp Mon, 12 Nov 2007 08:46:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=3fed4239-6b5e-4ac5-b377-194a7043fdf9 Kindergarten instructor Audra Shugart won a new car Wednesday afternoon by simply doing what she does every day at Keeley Elementary School ? teaching to the best of her ability. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/07-Nov08_teachersdrivingsucess.asp Mon, 12 Nov 2007 08:44:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=fbe6be25-851c-4226-9b13-5ba2071e1bd1 The Achievement Center of Texas and Garland ISD will host the inaugural Special Arts Festival from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at the GISD Special Events Center. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/07-Nov07_specialartsfest.asp Wed, 07 Nov 2007 17:18:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=7b586055-1ff1-44fe-962c-765f29a51171 In recognition of their high academic performances, 49 GISD campuses received one or more Gold Performance Acknowledgements from the Texas Education Agency last month. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/07-Nov06_teagoldperformance.asp Tue, 06 Nov 2007 16:40:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=3d844576-6d72-498c-878f-c2e5b63311ea The Evidence of Excellence award became plural Thursday night at the Harris Hill Administration Building as six Garland ISD campuses were recognized for their exemplary actions. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/07-Nov02_boardnotes.asp Tue, 06 Nov 2007 16:39:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=f96c5400-d4b3-454b-9626-e2f724bf7d84 Fifty students from Webb Middle School will experience the financial responsibilities accompanying adulthood on Thursday, Oct. 25, through an interactive center at Capital One?s Las Colinas complex. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/07-Oct22_financeparkwebbms.asp Thu, 25 Oct 2007 20:00:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=6ffdfa5a-4206-4a18-ac57-b6d1207bf922 As students at Memorial Preparatory School learned Wednesday afternoon, one penny may not seem like much by itself, but 500,000 grouped together results in a layer of copper large enough to cover an entire basketball court. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/07-Oct25_holocaustpennies.asp Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:59:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=2dc86a9d-612a-4b19-8aba-cd3ee3a50965 Director of GISD Health Services, Maggie Willis talks to Dr. Kim McMillian about Staph infection and flu prevention. http://www.garlandisd.net/departments/grs-tv/video_gallery/index.asp?flv=staphflu.flv Thu, 25 Oct 2007 19:58:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=94457862-014d-4547-a4c2-a1b9c18f8698 Middle school gifted and talented applications and high school IB program applications are now available. http://www.garlandisd.net/departments/gifted_talented/index.asp Fri, 19 Oct 2007 15:21:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=9f4991e3-738f-471b-8d71-cc1b9e97a668 Video overview of the Non-Traditional High School program in GISD. http://www.garlandisd.net/departments/grs-tv/video_gallery/index.asp?flv=nontraditionalhighschool.flv Fri, 19 Oct 2007 15:16:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=d4696afa-4592-4c3c-8344-c5a07b45c554 Video clips of salsa dancing at South Garland High School. http://www.garlandisd.net/departments/grs-tv/video_gallery/index.asp?flv=southsalsa.flv Fri, 19 Oct 2007 15:13:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=0a93bf8e-965c-433f-b9a1-db7c782fd577 Video briefs on recent district events from GRS-TV's Kendrick Report. http://www.garlandisd.net/departments/grs-tv/video_gallery/index.asp?flv=kendrick1007.flv Fri, 19 Oct 2007 15:02:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=ba0a996c-d628-43f0-bf79-3ca6d3015312 It was standing-room-only at Garland ISD?s Harris Hill Administration Building Thursday night as the Board of Trustees acknowledged more than 50 GISD scholars recognized as National Merit Students. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/07-Oct18_boardnotesoct18.asp Fri, 19 Oct 2007 14:49:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=09354ab8-f6b4-4102-958f-8449a8ab53f6 Letter from the GISD Director of Health Services Regarding Staph Infections and What You Need to Know About Staph/MRSA Skin Infections Flyer. http://www.garlandisd.net/departments/health_services/letter_mrsa.asp Thu, 18 Oct 2007 19:05:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=72660aee-8bc8-4bd2-9ccd-aab17e351826 Six Garland ISD campuses named to the 2007 Texas Business and Education Coalition Honor Roll will be recognized in Austin at the annual TBEC Awards Reception and Dinner on Oct. 22. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/07-Oct16_tbechonorrollceremony.asp Wed, 17 Oct 2007 08:50:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=ffd8a264-78fb-4cd8-a95c-4e9eed8704fc Dr. Tim Tyson, renowned for incorporating technology into the classroom, recently addressed Garland ISD officials at a "Leadership Academy" sponsored by the Technology department earlier this month. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/07-Oct15_stargrantfirstspeaker.asp Wed, 17 Oct 2007 08:49:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=3d6a7339-fad6-49bc-9574-e1289c251f08 Thursday afternoon, district and campus staff responded with quick professionalism to incidents at Armstrong Elementary School and Sachse High School. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/07-Oct11_safetyincidents.asp Sat, 13 Oct 2007 20:16:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=c4c1e3af-644d-41d6-8934-c7000e512d72 Representatives from Lakeview Centennial High School delighted board members Thursday night as they presented the school?s report on its 2007 Freshman Academy Summer Camp to Trustees and GISD administrators. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/07-Oct04_boardnotes.asp Sun, 07 Oct 2007 07:37:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=fe7514d2-fa41-4680-95c6-7ce3aa200e6a Garland instructors Mary Frith and Youngie Robertson joined 24 Metroplex teachers, and hundreds across the country, as honorees during the Oct. 2-3 ?A Day Made Better? program sponsored by OfficeMax. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/07-Oct03_adoptaclassroom.asp Thu, 04 Oct 2007 17:32:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=91e48f06-f095-4d0f-9bb8-7bb1a63a6c8a Denise Dunckel, the U.S. Department of Education's deputy assistant secretary, will deliver remarks to Walnut Glen Academy for Excellence at a 9:30 a.m. ceremony Friday, Oct. 5. The campus was named a 2007 No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon School this week. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/07-Oct04_walnutglenblueribbon.asp Thu, 04 Oct 2007 17:32:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=d460b029-eb5e-4da8-beed-785e8e7ee712 Held annually on October's first Saturday, the Garland ISD Hispanic College Fair aids non-English speaking parents with information needed to help their children prepare for college. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/07-Sep28_hispaniccollegefair.asp Fri, 28 Sep 2007 15:59:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=4480ad2c-c644-4e54-9d3d-bb85ad547a49 Statistics show that October is the deadliest month of the year for young Texan drivers. The Garland Youth Council and teams from all seven Garland ISD high schools are working to change that. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/07-Sep27_teensindriverseat.asp Fri, 28 Sep 2007 15:59:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=04a0cbce-78ed-4c0c-8e7c-7e149eb4aa94 Olympic gold medalist Jennie Finch visited the Garland ISD softball complex Tuesday afternoon, addressing a community-wide turnout which included the two-time defending 5-A state champion Garland Lady Owls softball team. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/07-Sep26_olympicgoldmedalistaddressesladyowls.asp Thu, 27 Sep 2007 11:54:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=1a60838a-fea5-4598-8053-75bb57c78b4c Garland ISD Trustees ushered in a new era this week as they awarded two Evidence of Excellence awards at Thursday evening's board meeting. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/07-Sep20_boardnotes.asp Tue, 25 Sep 2007 15:57:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=c441f1ae-9706-4389-b699-a20402ad15c4 Garland fifth grader Anna Kovanova, a former student at Watson Technology Center for Math and Science, recently claimed first place in this year's National Americanism Poster Contest, sponsored by Sons of the American Revolution. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/07-Sep19_fifthgraderwinsnationalsoapostercontest.asp Wed, 19 Sep 2007 17:12:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=d048cb3c-f7fa-4bcf-a02c-7422b7342f0f Kim Tillery, a volunteer leader for the Garland Independent School District, was among a group recognized last week by the State Board of Education for their long hours, countless events attended and overall contributions to Texas public schools. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/07-Sep18_volunteerhonoredbystateboard.asp Tue, 18 Sep 2007 18:06:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=7b539970-da23-48c0-bbc6-96fcbd12504d Media day interviews with varsity football coaches now available in the Video Gallery. http://www.garlandisd.net/departments/grs-tv/video_gallery/index.asp Tue, 18 Sep 2007 17:51:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=0a2cc341-5c3a-4095-8cda-3ae7e25a275b Information about the September meeting for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder who attend the Garland Independent School District. http://www.garlandisd.net/departments/special_education/documents/0708_Autism%20meeting%20flyer%20-%20English%20-%20Sept.pdf Thu, 13 Sep 2007 08:31:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=9f96e777-b257-43ec-bb89-130286fc5ce9 General information regarding monthly meetings scheduled during the 2007? 08 school year for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder who attend the Garland Independent School District. http://www.garlandisd.net/departments/special_education/documents/Autism%20Parent%20Meeting%20Flyer.pdf Thu, 13 Sep 2007 08:29:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=1cf3ae60-6069-4556-90c8-f9627368e941 Class description and registration information now available. http://www.garlandisd.net/departments/community_education/index.asp Thu, 13 Sep 2007 08:27:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=cea205c2-e442-425b-b9f3-b021fbdeb392 The GISD Guidance and Counseling Department is offering a free Parent Academy with presentations by local Police and DEA Departments. http://www.garlandisd.net/departments/guidance_counseling/index.asp Tue, 11 Sep 2007 16:34:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=8dcdc212-4772-409f-bbf7-b7eeb5795c51 Schrade Middle School instructor Paul Reyna has been named a finalist for the Texas State Teacher of the Year award. Reyna is one of six finalists chosen among 40 eligible teachers from across the state. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/07-Sep07_reynafinalistteacheroofyear.asp Mon, 10 Sep 2007 17:53:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=2bdc1364-43d0-4f98-bcb1-7b75c0b4b667 Garland ISD offered its newest teachers a chance to relax and swap classroom stories of their first weeks on the job as the Human Resources Department hosted a new teacher reception at the Special Events Center last week. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/07-Sep10_districthostsnewteacherreception.asp Mon, 10 Sep 2007 17:52:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=ab74c8ee-4f90-41f1-a1b0-6358f5dfcdbf A $438,000 Star Grant awarded from the Texas Education Agency was among the topics discussed Thursday night as GISD administrators met with trustees in the Harris Hill Administration Building. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/07-Sep07_boardnotes.asp Fri, 07 Sep 2007 13:54:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=69d84b41-9cda-4e35-9e13-ea14ad291aad FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) presentation for the 2005 - 2006 school year now available. http://www.garlandisd.net/departments/business_operations/documents/firstpresentation.pdf Fri, 07 Sep 2007 08:49:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=bcf2a0b6-c0e2-49d9-9b26-818d45dc9842 MST and Classical Magnet Program dates for 2007 - 2008 now available. http://www.garlandisd.net/departments/Magnet_Programs/mstclassicaldates.asp Fri, 07 Sep 2007 08:47:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=a3deff42-6262-44a9-8f2d-add92886b994 Gifted and Talented Calendar updated for 2007 - 2008 http://www.garlandisd.net/departments/gifted_talented/gt-calendar.asp Fri, 07 Sep 2007 08:46:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=81c3b6f5-9932-4a33-83e1-d5219d93daed Garland ISD has posted new guidelines and procedures regarding the distribution of flyers and advertisements from non-school entities and individuals. http://www.garlandisd.net/departments/communications/flyersandads.asp Thu, 06 Sep 2007 16:35:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=7770f42b-308f-428f-a621-08dbb037d38d Garland ISD is hiring college students who want to serve as paid tutors and role models for AVID students in high schools and middle schools http://www.garlandisd.net/departments/enrichment_programs/documents/avidFlyer.pdf Wed, 05 Sep 2007 16:53:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=29f9a5ba-42b4-41ed-b6aa-fd600ded2e38 Find contact information for school staff. Search by last name, first name, school, or department. Available from the Contact Us page. http://www.garlandisd.net/webcentral/staff/search.cfm Wed, 05 Sep 2007 14:05:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=abf8669e-50ff-4c5f-8184-348dfa3f0dee Big Chief writing tablets always held a special place in Paul Reyna?s heart. As much as he enjoyed summer vacation, there was an equally exciting pleasure when Reyna got his list of school supplies and began searching for the perfect binder, the perfect spiral and, yes, the perfect Big Chief. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/07-Aug31_reynateacheroftheyear.asp Tue, 04 Sep 2007 22:38:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=5caebf31-f291-44d6-acb5-a811d4ecf0a6 2007 - 2008 Assessment Calendar now available. http://www.garlandisd.net/departments/pre/testing_calendar.asp Thu, 30 Aug 2007 17:28:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=66784a9b-4c61-487f-ae94-6e40352aa957 Accountability rating information for Garland ISD schools has been updated with the recently released 2007 school ratings from TEA. http://www.garlandisd.net/departments/pre/school_ratings.asp Thu, 30 Aug 2007 17:12:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=b3d6b684-1d12-4fd0-9267-cb6ea62dd7d3 2008 Spring Graduation Schedule for all GISD High Schools in now available. http://www.garlandisd.net/departments/school_operations/secondary_operations/graduation-schedule.asp Thu, 30 Aug 2007 17:09:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=66fd2364-5936-4311-85a9-0e80cd281a38 Differences are sure to exist between two schools separated by 10 miles, each totaling more than 40 employees and 350 students. Factor in the parents at each building and those numbers top 2,000 http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/07-Aug30_elementaryschoolsopentoravereviews.asp Thu, 30 Aug 2007 17:05:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=43207af7-fb84-41a8-b562-af86501476d6 Although the first day of school is one week away, George Washington Carver Elementary School was full of activity this morning as staff members and furniture companies spilled into the hallways and classrooms to put the finishing touches on building décor. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/07-Aug21carverpictorial.asp Thu, 30 Aug 2007 16:58:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=4afc53c1-65d8-4b39-bb6e-496424b6e4b1 On Monday morning, tears of joy, sadness, anxiety and happiness could be seen in eyes of students and parents alike on the first day of school in the Garland Independent School District. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/07-Aug27_firstdayinpictures.asp Thu, 30 Aug 2007 16:58:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=b7708afc-a0fb-422f-85b5-0162ee45a0a1 No mystery will go unsolved, no crime will go unpunished at Lakeview Centennial High School as the school?s Crime Scene Investigation team probed and prodded its way to a first-place finish at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Championship this summer. http://www.garlandisd.net/news/articles/07-Aug20_lakeviewcentennialcsi.asp Thu, 30 Aug 2007 16:16:00 CDT http://www.garlandisd.net/rss/?id=1fbc049b-9e2b-4ad2-80c3-9df8f0485cb0