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On-Location in EMS ISD: Marine Creek MS
Join Dr. Jim Chadwell, EMS ISD Superintendent, for a behind-the-scenes look and construction update of EMS ISD's newest campus, Marine Creek Middle School, set to open for the 2019-2020 school year. To view video,
click here.
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Lake Pointe Chosen as ICLE Model School
Lake Pointe Elementary School has been chosen as a 2019 Model School by the International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE) for standing out as an exemplary leader among hundreds of other campuses from districts across the country. Lake Pointe is the third school in EMS ISD to receive this prestigious designation.
Model Schools are selected annually based on a number of criteria including substantive, data-validated growth year over year; evidence of a strong culture that puts students at the center of learning; and dedication to transforming instruction to meet the needs and demands of the future. Schools chosen by ICLE for this distinction must demonstrate the strides the campus administrators, faculty, and staff have made to strengthen rigorous learning for all students, increase student achievement, and build a culture of innovation. To read more about the application process and this distinction, click here.
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EMS ISD Leaders Honored at Saginaw Area Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet
The Saginaw Area Chamber of Commerce honored Dr. Heather Hughes, EMS ISD Executive Director of Special Programs, and Dick Elkins, EMS ISD School Board Member, for their contributions to public education and the community. Hughes was recognized as EMS ISD Educator of the Year and Elkins was named Public Servant of the Year at the Chamber's annual awards banquet on Friday, February 8, at Texas Motor Speedway.
Dr. Heather Hughes, Educator of the Year
The Educator of the Year is awarded annually to a teacher or an administrator working in Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD. Consideration is given to nominee's years of service as an educator, special accomplishments in the profession, innovative teaching practices, endearment to students and other educators, awards and other recognitions previously received, and other demonstrations of dedication to the education profession.
Dick Elkins, Public Servant of the Year
The Public Servant of the Year is awarded annually to a City of Saginaw, Tarrant County, Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD (non-teacher or administrator), or State of Texas employee or elected official who has gone beyond the call of duty in his/her function as a government employee and/or elected official. Consideration is given to years of service, special professional accomplishments, service to the community, and other qualities that demonstrate an attitude of service.
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Retirement Seminars
The Texas Retired Teachers Association (TRTA) District 11 and ESC Region 11 invite you to attend a retirement seminar on Saturday, February 16, from 8:30 am-1 pm to learn about the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) and plan for your retirement before the close of your career (during your last five years of service) as an active educational employee. The Region 11 Education Service Center is located at
1451 S. Cherry Lane in
White Settlement. Two EMS ISD representatives will be at the session. You must register in advance. To register for a session, click here.
Start Contributing to Your Future
with a 403(b) Retirement Plan
You have the opportunity to save for retirement by participating in a 403(b) plan. For a brief three-minute video presentation explaining what a 403(b) plan is, and how to contribute, click here. You can participate in the plan, with pre-tax contributions, by completing and submitting a Salary Reduction Agreement form online at www.omni403b.com. For more information about how a 403(b) retirement plan works, click here.
TRS Pension Benefit Design Study
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas updated its 2012 Pension Benefit Design Study to provide information on the current defined benefit plan as compared to other types of retirement plans. The study examines a range of retirement plans from the TRS defined benefit plan to defined contribution plans. They study evaluates these plans against a variety of plan design metrics including economic efficiency, investment risk, and longevity risk. To view the core facts of the study, click here. To view the entire study, click here.
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Teladoc is a convenient way for employees to receive treatment within minutes for non-emergency, acute general medical needs like the flu, sinus problems, bronchitis and much more. Employees can schedule a visit to occur during their break or lunch hour, at their convenience, by web, phone or through the mobile app. With Teladoc, there is less cost or no cost for TRS-ActiveCare participants.
To make Teledoc registration even easier for participants, Teladoc started sending a series of three text messages on February 6 to participants that are not currently registered.
The series of three messages will be sent over five weeks and p
articipants can reply "stop" to opt out at any time. To learn more about the Teledoc texting campaign, click here.
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Employee Perk of the Week
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Teacher Appreciation Night,
February 27 - Purchase Discounted Tickets
The Dallas Mavericks invite you to join them for Teacher Appreciation Night. All educators, friends and family members can enjoy a special discount on tickets as the Mavs take on the Pacers, Wednesday, February 27, at 7:30 pm.
With two weeks until game day, secure your seats NOW!
To purchases discounted tickets, visit
www.mavsgroup.com/mavsteach
. To view the flyer,
click here
. For questions, please contact Breanna Kellogg with the Dallas Mavericks at
breanna.kellogg@dallasmavs.com
or 214-658-7643.
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Staff Spotlight: Huey Huynh
Chisholm Trail HS Head Wrestling Coach
Named District 4-5A Wrestling Head Coach of the Year
Chisholm Trail High School's head wrestling coach Huey Huynh was named the District 4-5A Wrestling Head Coach of the Year.
This is his first year in EMS ISD.
Huynh
was The National Wrestling Coaches Association Coach of the Year Nominee in 2018. He also won the 2018 UIL 6A Assistant Coach of the Year Award, the 2018 Region 1-6A Coach of the Year Award, and 2X Round Rock ISD Wrestling Coach of the Year. In 2018, Carroll High School presented Huynh with the Teacher of the Month Award. And in 2016, McNeil High School nominated Huynh for Teacher of the Year for his passion in the classroom and establishing a powerhouse wrestling team in Austin, Texas. To read more about Huynh, click here.
We are #emsproud, Huey! Thank you for your dedication and congratulations on this honor!
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