March 29, 2018
Campus Connection

More Than 400 Attend 
First Districtwide STEM Showcase
   

With more than 400 students, parents, staff, and community members in attendance, EMS ISD's first districtwide STEM Showcase was a success at the Hollenstein Career and Technology Center on the evening of March 22.

The event was a come-and-go format showcasing a variety of the fun and engaging STEM projects and hands-on activities that we see everyday in our schools such as star labs, humanoid robots, rockets, drones, friction experiments, theatre costume design, force and motion experiments, and Discovery MakerSpace carts. A total of 57 student groups representing grades PreK-12 from nearly all EMS ISD schools were featured.

To read more about the event, click here
To view a video of the event, click here.
To view photos from the event,  click here.
To view Facebook Live coverage of the event, click here: Part 1  &  Part 2

Free Parent Programs: March 29 & April 5

All EMS ISD parents are invited to attend two nights of free programs - a presentation, "Technology's Influence over Children's Beliefs and Behaviors," on March 29; and a screening of a new documentary, "Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety," on April 5. Both events will be held from 6-7:30 pm at the Weldon Hafley Development Center at 616 W. McLeroy Blvd.

Technology's Influence over Children's Beliefs and Behaviors 
Presented by Dr. Kathy Koch of Celebrate Kids, Inc.

Do your children complain frequently, get bored quickly, seem ungrateful or argumentative? You're not alone. Technology is powerful and helpful in many ways, but it can also contribute to children's unhealthy beliefs, negative attitudes, immature character, and unwise actions. Learn how technology can impact behavior and 
practical, realistic things you can do to help your children.  Click here to view the flyer.

Free Special Screening of Documentary, "Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety"

IndieFlix , a leading independent online streaming platform, along with its non-profit arm, the  IndieFlix Foundation , is sparking a global conversation about anxiety through screenings of its new documentary,  " Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety ". EMS ISD is hosting a special screening of the documentary to open dialogue between local families, community leaders, and experts. The event will feature a viewing of the 56-minute film, followed by an informative panel discussion.  Click here  to learn more.

Honorees, Save the Date!


The annual EMS ISD Service Awards Luncheon is on April 17 from 11:30 am-1 pm at the Hollenstein Career and Technology Center. This event recognizes employees who have dedicated 20, 25, 30, 35, or more years of service to EMS ISD, and honors employees who are retiring this school year. The EMS ISD Auxiliary Professional of the Year, Paraprofessional of the Year, Professional of the Year, Elementary Teacher of the Year, and Secondary Teacher of the Year will also be announced.   

Invitations will be sent out next week to this year's honorees. In addition, each campus/department will be celebrating all their service award honorees (5, 10, 15, and up) with a special site-based celebration in the coming weeks. Capture the moments and tag us in all of your photos on social media! #emsproud 

Summer Hours 2018 and Back-to-School
Key Dates


Beginning Monday, June 4, and ending through Friday, August 3:
  • Monday-Wednesday, 7:30 am-5:30 pm, 1/2 hour lunch
  • Thursday, 7:30 am-5 pm, 1/2 hour lunch
  • Friday all campuses and offices are closed 
Shut down week for the district will be July 2-6.

We will return to regular hours  on Monday, August 6. New hire orientation is August 6-7  and teachers return Wednesday, August  8, unless they have earned their Flexible Learning . Please see your Principal if you have questions.

This year, the campuses requested a change to the time and date for Convocation for staff development purposes , so please note the new schedule:   Convocation is  Monday , August  13 , from  2-4 pm  at Chisholm Trail High School . Stay tuned for additional information and new additions to the lineup for Convocation day!

Email Scam Alert


Several email scams have been sent out recently to EMS ISD staff and teacher accounts. As a reminder, if you get a suspicious email, DO NOT click the links! Contact Technology Services if you have questions or concerns. 

Two Future Schools Named
The district's next two campuses to be built, a new elementary and a new high school, now have official names and school colors. The EMS ISD Board of Education approved the recommended names of Copper Creek Elementary School and Eagle Mountain High School during the regular monthly meeting on March 26.
 
Copper Creek Elementary School, estimated to open in fall 2020, will be located in the housing addition by the same name off Blue Mound Road, directly across from the US Treasury. The school colors will be cardinal red and gold, and the mascot will be the Copper Creek Cowboys. This will be the district's 16th elementary campus.
 
Eagle Mountain High School, estimated to open in fall 2024, will be located south of Bonds Ranch Road between the Chapel Hill and Bonds Ranch/Crestview residential developments. The school colors will be black and gold, and the first graduating class will have the opportunity to choose the school mascot from a selection of Board-approved options. This will be the district's fourth high school.
 
Read the full story here.
District Highlights

Employee Perk of the Week
Free Plus Individual Membership 
for EMS ISD Full Time Employees


EMS ISD is pleased to announce a new perk with our partnership with the Northwest YMCA. As an EMS ISD employee, you can get a FREE PLUS INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP as well as the option to upgrade at a discounted price! To confirm eligibility, you must bring an employee ID or recent paycheck stub. To view the flyer, click here

For further assistance, call 817-237-7237 or email their Membership Engagement Director, Cortney Konstanzer, at ckonstanzer@ymcafw.org
About Our People
Staff Spotlight: 
Barry Baker 
Director of Secondary Student Services

Earned Doctorate Degree in Educational Administration

Barry Baker, Director of Secondary Student Services, recently earned his doctoral degree in education administration at Texas A&M Texarkana. 

He has served in his current role since June 2017.  Baker has 13 years of experience that include serving in roles such as teacher, curriculum developer/coordinator, assistant principal, principal, and Restorative Discipline Trainer for the Texas Education Agency. Most recently, he served as principal at Mt. Vernon High School and at Liberty-Eylau High School's School of Success in Texarkana.
 
Baker graduated from Baylor University with a Bachelor of Science degree and from Texas A&M Commerce with his Master of Education degree. He recently had a successful defense of his doctoral dissertation and will graduate from Texas A&M - Texarkana with his Doctorate in Educational Administration in May.

Congratulations Barry on your achievement! We are #emsproud!


Upcoming Events

March 30
Bad Weather Make-Up Day (no school if not used before March 30)

April and May 2018
STAAR Testing

April 2018
Child Safety Month

April 8-14
National Library Week

April 13
The Art XPerience

April 16
School Board Meeting

April 16-20
Pubic School Volunteer Week

April 17
Employee Service Awards Luncheon 

April 22
Earth Day

April 23
District Reading Festival

April 24 & 26
HCTC Orientation Nights
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