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Volunteer Spotlight:

Helen Branch
What is your occupation?
Retired office manager
 
What brought you to Northwest ISD as a volunteer?
Because I love children and books
 
How long have you been volunteering with NISD?
Four years
 
What is your favorite thing about volunteering with NISD?
The children
 
What was your favorite activity/hobby as a child?
Reading
 
"She is such a consistent and caring presence that the kids believe that she is a staff member rather than a volunteer," Cara Love Elementary Librarian Brigid Kosek said.  "She loves to spend time with her grandchildren, but since the are grown or far away, she shares her time and talents with the children of Clara Love.  She knows most students by name.  She is beloved and I will be he first one to tell you that the library would not be the same without her smiling face."

 

The Northwest ISD Partners in Education program creates school-support opportunities for parents, businesses and the community by offering a wide variety of options amenable to every school schedule, talent and expertise. PIE brings volunteers into Northwest ISD classrooms at each campus and at all grade levels. To learn more, please visit www.nisdtx.org/pie.
ABC News Veteran Speaks at Lakeview
ABC News Correspondent and Host of What Would You Do, John Quinones, shared his story of determination and how he followed his dreams to where he is today with third through fifth grade students at Lakeview Elementary this week.
"He was able to share his message not only through his TV program, but also through his engaging retelling of his life experiences," Lakeview Elementary Principal Mary Seltzer, Ed.D. said.  "The students really enjoyed listening to him, watching his episodes and took away that we should always be determined and also be willing to help others."

Total Volunteer Hours (to Date) 47,452
Total Approved Volunteers (to Date) 5,277
If you plan to work with children in NISD schools, you must pass a criminal background check prior to volunteering.

You will be required to provide your birthdate, address, full name, phone number and primary email address for contact purposes.  
 
Raptor captures your volunteer hours.  A record of your volunteer hours is of vital importance to the school where you volunteer and to the district.  Please remember to document all your volunteer hours.   To access the NISD Background Check, please log on to www.nisdtx.org.

    


Coming Soon: NEF Student Scholarship Opportunities
Each year, the Northwest ISD Education Foundation provides student scholarship opportunities to help students succeed beyond their time at Northwest ISD.  To date, NEF has funded more than $500,000 in scholarships.  Stay tuned in January for more information regarding the application process and important deadlines!  There will also be opportunities to sponsor a student scholarship or volunteer on the scholarship selection committee.  If you're interested in receiving more information or have any questions, please contact Alyssa Edstrom at  [email protected]. 


 
Help NEFGive the Gift of Literacy!
Barnes & Noble Southlake, 1430 Plaza Place, Southlake, 76292, has selected the Northwest ISD Education Foundation as the recipient of the 2017 Holiday Book Drive!  We're grateful for this opportunity for our teachers and students, and hope you will show your support by participating in the drive and sharing the opportunity with others.  From now through December 31, customers shopping at Barnes & Noble Southlake will have the opportunity to purchase a book and donate it to the holiday drive!

NEF will also be hosting Storytime to raise awareness and share the importance of literacy.  Join us on Saturday, December 2 or Saturday, December 16 at 11 a.m. to hear a story in the second floor children's area! 
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