November 14
Regular Board Meeting
November 21 - 25
Thanksgiving Break
December 12
Regular Board Meeting
December 14
EMS Holiday Open House
December 16
Early Release for Students/
Campus Staff Development
December 19-30
Student/Staff Holiday Break
January 2
Student Holiday/District Staff Development
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Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD Campus Connection
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This week's spotlight is on Ed Wilkie Middle School Girls Athletic Coordinator, B.J. Kaiser.
Kaiser has been working at EMS ISD for four years and coached Ed Willkie's girls basketball team through its first undefeated season.
"Coach Kiser's willingness to get outside of the gym and really explore the other aspects of our students education is how she carries the torch at Ed Willkie Middle School," said Danny Knowles, EWMS principal. "She has served on leadership teams, embraced the instructional rounds process, and uses those opportunities to grow as a professional. Her work on and off the court to better the lives of students makes her a true asset to our team here at Ed Willkie and in EMS ISD."
Coach Kaiser, Carrying the Torch for EMS ISD
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Thank you, Coach Kaiser, for Carrying the Torch for EMS ISD!
*All "I Carry the Torch" participants are nominated by their immediate supervisor.
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District Highlights
Greenfield Elementary named national 'Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School'
Greenfield Elementary has been named a national Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School for 2016. The highest award bestowed by the Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence, Inc., the award recognizes schools for high achievement levels in nine major categories of critical performance elements found in excellent schools.
The application process is rigorous and extensive. Greenfield began the process in May 2014 and engaged community stakeholders in the assessment and review of its performance. Schools are identified and selected for this award based on achievement of excellent performance in all nine major categories.
"Going through this process provided us with an opportunity to discover our 'glows and grows,' " said Principal Cathe Bragg. "I am so proud of our staff at Greenfield for their willingness to try new things in an attempt to provide an awesome place for everyone to learn and grow together. As Greenfield Gators, we are committed to continuing along this road because in 'striving for the best, we rise above the rest!' "
Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School designations remain in effect for five years. During that time, recipients of the award commit to sharing expertise and exemplary practices with other schools on a local, regional, and national level as well as provide mentoring and networking to schools seeking guidance and assistance in school improvement initiatives.
The Blue Ribbon Lighthouse Award will be presented to Greenfield in December during the Blue Ribbon Schools Blueprint for Excellence National Conference in Florida. GFE also will be highlighted on the Blue Ribbon website.
Click
here
to read more about Greenfield's award and the nine categories of assessment.
Heartfelt moment at final middle school football game of the season
 The Creekview Colts hosted the Ed Willkie Badgers at Pioneer Stadium on Novembe
r 1 for their final middle school football game of the season in what would be a game both teams will not soon forget!
Creekview eighth-grader Xavier Hernandez was born with special needs that has prevented him from playing football, but he still has a strong love for the game.
Creekview Coach Joe Nichols saw Xavier's desire to play, and made him the team manager for the 2016 season. In the final game of the season, Coach Nichols and Coach David Johnson of Ed Willkie, in collaboration with Xavier's parents, agreed to give Xavier the opportunity to score a touchdown for his team in the third quarter of their game. It was a special moment for all - players, coaches, and fans alike who witnessed this precious moment that will be cherished by this family for a lifetime.
The CMS Colts defeated the EWMS Badgers this time, but all who witnessed this heartwarming display of sportsmanship won that night. We are #emsproud of Xavier and all the students and staff from both teams!
More district highlights
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Coming Soon!
Annual Employee Engagement Survey
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Employee Perk of the Week
The Northwest YMCA is this week's Employee Perk of the Week. Branch offices and facilities are located at 5315 Boat Club Road. A valued community partner with EMS ISD, Northwest YMCA offers youth and adult sports programs, health and wellness activities, summer camps, youth and government opportunities, and special events and family nights. EMS ISD also partners with the Y to provide after-school care at 14 elementary campuses. Call the Northwest YMCA for special EMS employee membership benefits.
Click
here to visit their website for additional information.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD has partnered with businesses around the area to offer employee discounts on products and services including: medical, car repair, phone service, flower arrangements, cosmetics, and more.
Click
here to view additional employee perks. Be sure to check back periodically, as discounts and partnerships may change.
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About Our People
BOS principal selected to participate in national Principal Shadowing Week
Nika Davis, Principal of Boswell High School, recently was selected to participate in national Principal Shadowing Week through the U.S. Department of Education.
As part of ED Goes Back to School Principal Shadowing Week, dozens of Education Department officials spent time learning about the work of principals by job shadowing them at school. Approximately 79 principals from across the nation were paired up with federal education officials, which gave department leaders an opportunity to experience the successes and challenges of implementing reform efforts at the school-level.
Davis had the opportunity to host Ennise Henderson, Equal Opportunity Specialist with USDE, on the afternoon of Thursday, October 27. Following the visit, Davis was invited to participate in a nationwide video conference with U.S. Secretary of Education, Dr. John King, Jr., to debrief the campus visits and discuss how federal policies play out in schools and classrooms.
"I was really unsure of what to expect, but showing what we do each and everyday at Boswell was the best part of the visit," David said. "We visited classrooms, walked the building, and discussed the campus vision. It was my pleasure to represent Boswell, Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD, and the State of Texas in this unique experience."
Henderson said the visit to Boswell was insightful and inspiring.
"The information you provided was invaluable," she wrote to Davis in a thank-you email. "The campus tour, classroom visits, and student observations were unbelievable and impressive. I was truly impressed with the 'family' environment that you created for students, parents, and staff at Boswell High School. You, and your staff, solidified my belief that an engaged and zealous teacher is one of the key factors to academic success."
Following the visit, Davis was invited to apply for the Department of Education's Ambassador Fellowship Program.
Since its inception in 2013, 10 principals have been selected as Principal Ambassador Fellows.
Click here to read more about the USDE Principal Shadowing Week.
CTHS choir director named Educator of Distinction
Carla Hardy, assistant choir director at Chisholm Trail High School, was recently selected as a Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction by The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). A role model to her students, Hardy was nominated for outstanding dedication and commitment to excellence in the classroom.
Each year, student members of NSHSS are invited to nominate the educator who has made the most significant contribution to their academic career. The Educator of Distinction Award recognizes exemplary educators whose passion and devotion inspire their students to grow and develop as scholars, leaders, and citizens.
"This honor is most special because I was nominated by a student in our program," Hardy said. "Any positive recognition is always special, but when a student goes out of their way to share with others about their experience with you as a teacher, it is an incredible gift. My hope is that we are helping to create a culture where our students are actively encouraging and lifting others up by their words and actions."
Congratulations to Mrs. Hardy on this prestigious honor! We are #emsproud of you.
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About Our People
How do I get mentioned in "About Our People"?
We want to hear from you! Submit your good news for "About Our People" to Megan Overman in the Communications Department at
moverman@ems-isd.net.
Examples of items to submit for About Our People:
- Employees who receive awards for their professional accomplishments
- Employees elected to serve in professional organizations
- Employees who give presentations at meetings/conferences
- Employees who publish articles or books
- Those who receive grants or are selected for scholarships
- Showcasing a department, campus, teacher, program, coach, etc.
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