March 21, 2019
Campus Connection

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District Highlights
EMS PROUD Community Magazine Spring/Summer 2019 Issue 


We are pleased to announce the spring/summer issue of EMS ISD's new community magazine, EMS PROUD, featuring news about the school district, the City of Blue Mound, the City of Fort Worth, the City of Saginaw, the Saginaw Area Chamber of Commerce, and the EMS Education Foundation is now available. Find the online version  here . Printed copies will be arriving at your campus and local businesses around the community on Friday, March 22. #emsproud

We want your story ideas! 
Do you have a story idea for the fall/winter issue? Email your idea, any relevant information, and pictures to info@ems-isd.net for possible inclusion in an upcoming issue. Someone in the Communications department will follow up with you for more detailed information if necessary. By submitting any information or photos, you represent and warrant that you or the owner of all rights to such materials has expressly granted us permission to publish said items in print and online.
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Teaching Grant Application Deadline Extended - Friday, March 29


The deadline for EMS Education Foundation teaching grant applications has been extended to Friday, March 29. The application can be found at  www.emsef.org/for-employees and needs to be turned into the Education Foundation's office at the Hollenstein Career and Technology Center by the end of the day on Friday, March 29. Grant recipients will be notified in May.

The Foundation offers two types of grants: 
  • Teaching Grants with a value of approximately $1,000 
  • 21st Century Learning Grant for those requesting more than $1,000 and up to a maximum value of $10,000
For questions or assistance, please contact Foundation Director Ally Surface at  asurface@ems-isd.net.
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Tech in the Classroom Teaches Collaboration


Check out the latest video in our Tech in the Classroom series! Sixth-graders at Wayside Middle School had a blast learning collaboration skills through a digital escape room. As part of EMS ISD's Aspire 2022 Strategic Plan and Profile of an EMS ISD Graduate, the ability to "collaborate with peers while exhibiting respect for differences, integrity, empathy, and cooperation" is one of five core competencies an EMS ISD student will possess upon graduation that is critical for life-long learning and future success as an adult. To view the video, click here. 
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Spring Wellness Challenge: 
Increase Self-Awareness


Evident in every successful person is a quality that arguably trumps all others - self-awareness. Take a moment to self reflect on areas in your life that you would like to make changes. Make a list then commit to the five-week Spring Wellness Challenge, "Ignite Your Insight," to gain tools to increase your self-awareness both internally and externally. The challenge starts on March 25 and ends April 26. At the end of the challenge, participants will receive a complimentary Ignite baseball cap. To view the challenge flyer, click here .  

Registration
Register before March 25 by clicking here.

Tools for the Challenge
Week 1   
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More District Highlights





Employee Perk of the Week
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It's simple; as of today, you can access  TicketsatWork with your same Ticket Monster username and password. If you haven't signed up yet, go to  TicketsatWork.com and use our company code,  EMSISD, to get started.  Take a look at the expanded offers available to  you here .
About Our People
Staff Spotlight: Meghan Martinson, MS, RD, LD
EMS ISD Child Nutrition Dietitian 
 
Named a Top 10 Registered Dietitian by 'Today's Dietitian' magazine

EMS ISD Child Nutrition Dietitian Meghan Martinson was named a Top 10 Registered Dietitian by "Today's Dietitian" magazine.

The magazine chooses from hundreds of dietitians nominated each year to showcase the top 10 Registered Dietitians who have "...made an indelible impact in the nutrition profession." 

Meghan has been with EMS ISD for nearly six years and, in that time, she has started the Harvest of the Month program, Fusion Food of the Month, developed recipes for students with dietary restrictions, implemented create-your-own stations, and revamped the high school bistro recipes to meet the federal Smart Snacks in Schools nutrition regulations.

To read the feature on Meghan in "Today's Dietitian," click here. 

We are #emsproud, Meghan! Congratulations on this honor and thank you for your dedication to our students' nutrition and health! 

Upcoming District Events

March 25
School Board Meeting

April 19 
Bad Weather Make-Up Day (No School if Not Used)

April 22
School Board Meeting

May 3
EMS ISD Art XPerience 

May 20
School Board Meeting

May 21
District Reading Festival

May 24
Bad Weather Make-Up Day (No School if Not Used)

May 27
Memorial Day - School Holiday

May 29
Early Release Day

May 30  
Early Release Day
Last Day of School
Watson HS Graduation

May 31
Boswell HS, Chisholm Trail HS, & Saginaw HS Graduations
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