Because We Care Employee Campaign

We are excited to announce the Because We Care employee campaign is back! The campaign runs now through October 30. Look out for information from your Campus Care Captains as they spread the word.

All donated funds will be used for innovative teaching grants and employee scholarships. Your gift provides teachers with opportunities to reach their students in new and exciting ways, engage and challenge them, and develop a love of learning.  Employees supporting employees make amazing things happen. 

Donations can be made by check, cash, or payroll deduction.  Click here for donation form. 

The campaign will close with a Finale Celebration on November 15 for everyone contributing $20 or more . Anyone donating $40 or more will be entered into a drawing for fabulous prizes sponsored by donors and local businesses. All prizes will be drawn LIVE. Donate $90 or more, and you will be entered into the drawing three times. The d eadline for pledge cards to be entered into the drawing is October 30 at 4:30 p.m.

For more details on the campaign and drawing,  click here. 

For any further questions, contact Susanne Johnson at  [email protected] or 817-306-1925 ext. 7606.

Employee Scholarship Applications

The EMS ISD Education Foundation Employee Scholarship Awards are established to assist district staff in pursuing college and specialty degrees or certifications that will enhance their skills to benefit the students of the district. Applications open on September 1 and must be completed and returned to the EMS ISD Education Foundation's new office at the Hollenstein Career and Technology Center by October 13, 2017. For the application and information, click here. Please contact Susanne Johnson at 817-306-1925 ext. 7607 or [email protected] for more information. 

State Fair Tickets 

The State Fair of Texas has donated complimentary admission tickets to all EMS ISD students and employees for the 2017 State Fair of Texas. 

 

The Fair runs September 29 through October 22 at Fair Park in Dallas.  Student tickets are valid on any Monday through Friday from September 29 through October 22. Employee (teacher) tickets can be used at anytime. 

Each EMS ISD student and employee will receive one ticket. Tickets will be distributed to all campuses by Tuesday, September 26.

 

To visit the official State Fair of Texas website, click  here. Check out the Fair's STEM-based curriculum for grades 4-12 by clicking here.  

Bond Employee Presentations

Bond presentations to inform employees about the upcoming election and what is being proposed to voters are scheduled and Dr. Chadwell will be visiting your campuses soon. 

In addition, three community presentations  are scheduled for parents and community members . The meetings are open to anyone in the EMS ISD community and everyone is encouraged to attend:

• Thursday, September 21
  Boswell High School, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
   
• Wednesday, September 27
  Chisholm Trail High School, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
   
• Thursday, September 28
  Saginaw High School, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

To read an overview about the bond, please click here . Additional information, including a breakdown of proposed projects, financial information, and voting details, is available on emsisdbond.com. 

If you have questions about the bond, please contact the Communications Department through Let's Talk or by emailing [email protected]. 

Phishing Email Attempt

TEA was notified on the morning of Thursday, Sept. 14, that a phishing 

e-mail has been in circulation. The e-mail, included above, claims to be from the Association of Texas Educators and from a Dr. Irene Przbysz.

The email bears the ATPE logo, an outdated TEA logo, and comes from a non-TEA email address that appears to target teachers with the following message:  "You are invited to represent your school and district in a three day all-expense paid seminar and training workshop taking place in Austin,TX, it is being put together by the Association of Texas Professional Educators and Texas Education Agency. Kindly go through the included seminar invitation for details and registration."

Two links are provided to supply information for seminar registration. Clicking on either of these links is not advised.  Neither TEA nor ATPE have any connection with this email nor is any such joint training seminar currently scheduled by our organizations. The contact name and phone number provided in the email are not associated with either organization.

Suicide is a serious public health problem that takes an enormous toll on families, friends, classmates, co-workers, and communities, as well as on our military personnel and veterans. School communities are responsible for providing an effective initial response to potentially suicidal students, and knowing when and where to refer students for additional assistance. 

Click here for information on warning signs, risk factors, what to do if you have a concern about a student, myths and facts, and additional community resources.

Fall Wellness Challenge 

Are you ready for the three-week Fall Wellness Challenge? During the challenge, you will become aware of how much added sugar you are consuming by making adjustments to stay within the American Heart Association's daily recommendation. At the end of the challenge, each participant will receive a compartmentalized food container. The challenge starts on Monday, Sept. 25, and ends on Monday, Oct. 16. 

Registration

To read more information, click here. 

Register before Monday, Sept. 25, by clicking here.

Tools for the Challenge

Click here for Tracking Sheet. 

Click here for Week 1 encouragement. 

Click here for Week 2 encouragement. 

Click here for Week 3 encouragement.  

Retirement Benefits Seminar 

Foresters Financial will be at the Hollenstein Career and Technology Center on October 4-5, at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, 403b and 457b programs, and Social Security.  Topics will include:

• Explanation of Retirement Benefits
• Retirement Benefit Payout Options
• Understanding your Social Security Benefits

For more information, click here.

Seating is limited. Please RSVP to:

Clint Muirhead |  817-870-1130 ext.122 |  [email protected]  

or

Ryan Cullinan | 817-870-1130 ext. 115 | [email protected]

YMCA Survey for EMS Employees

The YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth and the Northwest Y are conducting a community needs assessment. As the Y is a valued partner of EMS ISD, we have agreed to distribute this survey so our employees have the opportunity to participate. Based on this community needs assessment, the Y, in partnership with others, will design and deliver new programs and services that address critical issues in the areas of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. 
 
Click here  to take a short online survey. Responses are not individually tracked and are kept confidential. The assessment should take approximately 5 minutes to complete, and the results will be compiled into an executive summary that will be shared with our organization and others partnering with the Y in this effort.

Should you have any questions, please contact Doug Fox, Executive Director of the Northwest YMCA at (817) 237-7237 or by email at  [email protected] .
 
Thank you for your input!

Fantastic things are happening everyday at EMS ISD! See for yourself on our  Facebook , Twitter  and YouTube social media channels.

It's been an eventful morning at the EMS Retired Teachers Breakfast! Dr. Chadwell received an honorary membership, presented about the upcoming bond, and Wayside MS Band made us "Happy"! #emsproud	It's a great day to be a Gililland Eagle! We are working on teamwork and good sportsmanship skills in PE. Look at their cool hula hoop castles! #emsproud

We had a great time at the Boosterthon Fun Run today! Thank you for pledging to our students for laps! #dozierproud	Caught at SHS --- High levels of learning outside the classroom walls. #emsproud