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Special thanks to our sponsors!
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Reminder: Professional Development Days
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- Friday, October 5 - Early Dismissal - Parent conferences
- Monday, October 8 - Elementary District Professional Learning; Secondary Campus Professional Learning
- Tuesday, October 9 - Secondary District Professional Learning; Elementary Campus Professional Learning
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We Appreciate Our Principals!
October is National Principals Month and an opportunity to highlight the important work our school leaders do each day. Thank you principals for your service not only this month, but every month! #ThankAPrincipal
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On-site Vaccination Clinics for Employees
There are 20 remaining vaccination clinics for EMS ISD employees. Passport Health/Staying Healthy Medical Services is administering on-site flu shots and other vaccines. See links below for sign ups and important information.
If you are unable to make the clinic at your campus, you may go to a clinic at a different campus. If you have any questions, please contact Cheryl Phalen, coordinator of EMS ISD Health Services, at cphalen@ems-isd.net.
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Teachers: Update Your Webpage Today
Deadline extended to October 19
Don't forget to update your teacher webpage! It's easy to update your page to the new teacher homepage template with 10 steps that will take less than 10 minutes to complete. For the 10-step guide of how to update your teacher page, click here. It covers everything from what font size to use to the preferred dimensions for your photo. These quick and easy steps go a long way toward supporting our district goals of consistency and compliance with federal accessibility rules! The deadline to update your page has been extended to October 19.
Remember: your Blackboard login is now the same as your network login. For any further questions, please contact either your on-site campus webmaster or our district webmaster, April Dunning, at adunning@ems-isd.net.
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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 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. Two session dates are available at the Region 11 Education Service Center located at
1451 S. Cherry Lane in
White Settlement. Two EMS ISD representatives will be at the sessions. You must register in advance.
- November 17, 2018 from 8:30 am-1 pm
- February 16, 2019 from 8:30 am-1 pm
403(b) Basics
You have the opportunity to save for retirement by participating in a 403(b) plan. Click here for an OMNI Update that provides the basics of a 403(b) and gives you a better understanding of your tax deferred retirement benefits. OMNI also answers questions about why investing now is a good idea.
Visit
www.403bwhyme.com
to learn more about the benefits of a 403(b) as well as how and when to begin saving.
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The annual "Because We Care" employee giving campaign runs now through October 25. Ask your Campus Care Captains for a pledge card if you haven't received one. Donations can be made by check, cash, or payroll deduction.
All donated funds will be used for innovative teaching grants and employee scholarships.
For more details on the campaign, the Finale Celebration, and a drawing for fabulous prizes,
click here
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For any further questions, contact Ally Surface at
asurface@ems-isd.net
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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 must be completed and returned to the EMS ISD Education Foundation's office at HCTC by October 13.
For the application and more information,
click here
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Please contact Ally Surface at
asurface@ems-isd.net
for more information.
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Employee Perks of the Week
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20% off first service then 10% off biweekly services
EMS ISD employees receive 20 percent off their first service then 10 percent off biweekly services after the first service at AgroLawns & Landscape. For more information about their services, visit
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Staff Spotlight:
Felicia Hall
Wayside Middle School Math Teacher
Co-authored book, 'The Elite Force and Middle School Madness,' with her son, Cameron
Wayside Middle School math teacher Felicia Hall and her son, Cameron, co-authored a realistic fiction book, "The Elite Force and Middle School Madness," that
follows a group of elementary school friends through the trials and tribulations of middle school. A new student comes along with some surprising talents and creates conflict in the group.
They began writing the book in July 2016 and this past Spring, they
self-published their book through an Amazon company called CreateSpace. Then, the mother/son duo conducted a book signing tour this past summer.
To read more about their book, the inspiration behind it, and their signing tour,
click here.
Congratulations Felicia, we are #emsproud!
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Special thanks to our sponsors!
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