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Welcome To Fast Track
Welcome to Fast Track, Allen ISD's Email News Service. Thank you for subscribing.
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New Lowery Center - STEAM Projects Moving Forward
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Work continues on two major construction projects within Allen ISD. The new Lowery Freshman Center (above) is on schedule to be completed for an August 2018 opening. The school is being built adjacent to the current freshman center on Greenville Avenue.
Across town on Ridgeview Drive, the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) Center is beginning to take shape after several months of site and foundation work. The new specialized campus will open in 2019. Both projects were approved by voters in November 2015.
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Health Hustle Night Set For Wednesday Oct. 25
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Lace up those sneakers because the 2017 Health Hustle is just around the corner. The free event is geared toward elementary students and will feature games, bounce houses, food samples, and information on how to lead an active and healthy lifestyle. The Health Hustle will be held Wednesday, Oct. 25 from 4:30-8:30 p.m. at the Allen Event Center (
200 E Stacy Rd, Allen, TX).
The Health Hustle is hosted by Allen ISD and the Allen Council of PTAs. Be sure to arrive early because 5,000 swag bags will be given away thanks to the generosity of the sponsors and vendors. For more information on the event, visit,
DoTheHustle.com
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A World Wear Project clothing drive will also be held during the event to support families in need. Bring your gently used shoes, clothing, backpacks, purses and other accessories and drop them off at the bins near the entrance.
The Health Hustle was created to introduce students and families to health and fitness resources that are available in the area and to provide comprehensive health and wellness opportunities for everyone in Allen ISD.
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Cajun Nights Registration Deadline Is Tuesday At Noon
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The registration deadline to purchase tickets for Cajun Nights is Tuesday October 17 at noon.
Get ready to let the good times roll and help the Foundation For Allen Schools celebrate its 20th anniversary at the October 21 Cajun Nights Benefit at the Sheraton Hotel in McKinney. This jazzy evening includes a VIP cocktail hour, creole cuisine, live band, live and silent auction, and more! All proceeds from Cajun Nights directly support students and teachers in Allen ISD through the Foundation grant program and scholarship awards.
The live and silent auction will offer items and experiences that are exclusive for Cajun Nights. Revelers will have the chance to sponsor scholarships and help fund classroom grants as well as bid on some very unique experiences and items. Local businesses can contribute items for the auction by contacting the Foundation at 972-727-0362.
Tickets are on sale at
www.AISDfoundation.org
through October 17 at noon and are $125 per person; table sponsorships (seating for 8) are $1,500; other sponsor levels are available. For more information contact Regina Taylor at 972-727-0362 or
[email protected]
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Medication Disposal Day
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Allen ISD's Lowery Freshman Center will host a Medication Disposal Day on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The event is designed to allow families to safely dispose of old and unused prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications. Used and expired needles, lancets and epi-pens also will be accepted at the drive-through event.
Lowery Freshman Center is located at 601 E. Main St. in Allen. The event is sponsored by Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Allen, the Allen Police Department and Allen ISD.
For more information or questions about medicaion disposal day, contact Jennifer Atencio at Allen High School, 972-727-0400 ext. 6163.
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AHS FALL PLAY OCT. 26 & 28
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The Allen High School Theater Department's fall production is the mystery/farce "Whodunit And Who's The Big Idea Anyway." The show will be presented on Thursday October 26 and Saturday October 28 at 7 p.m.
Tickets will be $8 for students and $10 for adults. Purchase tickets at AllenPAC.org or at the door.
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Looking For School Info?
Check Out Peachjar...
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Allen ISD's electronic flyer system Peachjar has been in place for a year. The system allows flyers from area non-profit and school organizations to be sent electronically by email and posted online for up to 30 days.
If printed and distributed, over 450,000 flyers would have been sent home with students last year. Peachjar helped save 55 trees in paper costs last year and significantly reduced the amount of time teachers devoted to distributing materials in class.
To view the school flyers, parents need to look for the orange Peachjar button on their school's home page. Please look for the Peachjar emails and online postings since flyers are no longer being sent home with students.
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Basketball Tip-Off Pep Rally Set For October 25
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The Allen High School Basketball Booster Club will tip off the new season with a special pep rally set for Oct. 25 in the Competition Gym at 6 p.m. Girls and boys varsity and junior varsity players will be recognized.
The boys varsity and junior varsity teams open home play against West Mesquite on Nov. 13 with JV tip-off at 6 p.m. and varsity at 7:30 p.m. Girls varsity and junior varsity start home play on Nov. 6 against Frisco Liberty at 5:30 p.m. for JV and 7 for varsity.
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Thanksgiving Ham Sale
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The Eight-Time State Champion Allen Eagles Wrestling Team is cooking and selling Thanksgiving hams as their main fundraising event. The eight- to 10-pound hams are bone-in, spiral half hams and available in two selections, smoked or honey-sugared. Both are $45.
The premium hams will be smoked and processed by the wrestling team at Allen Eagle Stadium Concession Stand D on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 16 and 17. Hams may be picked up at the smoker or delivery arrangements may be made. On-line ordering is available at www.allentxwrestling.com. Allen Eagle wrestlers also will be taking orders through Nov. 13. Proceeds from the event help defray travel and related expenses to important regional and national competitions for the eight-time state champions.
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FFA To Host Trunk or Treat and Craft Fair
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Trunk or Treat October 21
The Allen High School FFA chapter will hold its annual Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 4 to 9 p.m. in the parking lot next to the tennis courts. The event features a costume contest, games, a hayride and food. For more information, please contact Stacy Shertz at 972-727-0400 or
[email protected].
FFA Hosts Craft Fair November 11
The Allen High School chapter of the Future Farmers of America will hold its annual Craft and Trade Show on Saturday, Nov. 11, in the AHS cafeteria from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Money raised from the fair supports the students of the Allen FFA chapter with travel and participation in various FFA events. Admission is free. For more information, please visit the Web site at
www.allenffa.ffanow.org.
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Upcoming Events
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October 20 - Eagles Football vs. Denton Guyer at Guyer, 7:30 p.m.
October 20 - Lady Eagles Volleyball vs McKinney, Allen HS, 5:30 p.m.
October 21 - Cajun Nights- Foundation Gala, McKinney Sheraton
October 23 - No School, Parent-Teacher Conference Day
October 24-27 - Red Ribbon Week
October 25 - Health Hustle, Allen Event Center, 4:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
October 25 - AHS Basketball Tipoff, AHS Gymnasium, 6 p.m
October 27 - Eagles Football vs. McKinney, Eagle Stadium, 7:30 p.m.
October 28 - Medication Disposal Day, Lowery Freshman Center, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
October 30 - Board of Trustees Meeting, Allen City Hall, 7 p.m.
November 3 - Eagles Football vs. Plano East, Eagle Stadium, 7:30 p.m.
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Thank you for your support of the Allen Independent School District.
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