October 14, 2021
Campus Connection
Your source for EMS ISD Staff news and celebrations!
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Celebrating Principals throughout October |
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Watch EMS Fifth Graders Teach Dr. Chadwell Science in New Video Series, "Dr. Chadwell Learns" |
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Our Superintendent, Dr. Jim Chadwell, is jumping into classrooms to showcase students, teachers and staff. Watch as he and students from Mr. Shoenfeld's class at Greenfield Elementary learn how to make a ship from everyday materials.
Are you interested in inviting Dr. Chadwell to your classroom for a fun or unique lesson? If so, please complete this online form to be considered for a future segment of Dr. Chadwell learns.
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District Names New Director of Counseling |
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Mark Hard, Lead Counselor of Chisholm Trail High School, has been named as Director of Counseling and Campus Support. He brings nearly 20 years of experience in education to his new role.
After receiving his bachelor's degree from McMurry University in 2002, Hard began his career in education in 2003 at the Crowley 9th Grade Campus as a TAKS Lab teacher. He obtained his Master of Science degree from Texas Wesleyan University in 2009, and has served EMS ISD since February of 2012.
Hard believes the counseling program serves a vital role on the campus and brings a unique skill set to help support students, staff and families. "Our role as school counselors, social workers, intervention counselors, and college readiness specialist is to meet each student where they are and help them realize their personal potential," he said.
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EMS ISD Student with Visual Impairment Attends Space Camp |
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Graysen Head, a sixth grader at Creekview Middle School, won a full scholarship to attend a special camp that not only meets his learning needs, it also got him one step closer to his goal to explore the moon.
The Space Camp for Interested Visually Impaired Students in Huntsville, Alabama, is specifically designed for students who are blind or visually impaired. The camp focuses on math, science, and space science as well as communication skills and teamwork. Each camper is assigned to a team tasked with completing a space mission. In addition, this experience provides new opportunities to practice social skills, experience travel, and hone daily living skills. Head attended the camp September 26-October 1.
Allie Dull, his teacher at CMS, wrote the scholarship grant for her student. Head was selected to receive the full scholarship based on his independence, grades, maturity, desire to learn, and overall good-natured attitude.
“I’m so proud of him,” Dull said. “Just being able to navigate the airport with a cane, rooming with a stranger and completing a space mission. He was completely confident and independent.”
Head loves learning about space and said the experience at Space Camp was “pretty cool.” He added that his favorite part was meeting people and participating in the simulations.
“I got to sit in a moon walk simulator thing,” he said. “If I could go to space, I would explore the moon. Maybe I’d find aliens there.”
Dull is inspired by her student every day: “He really doesn’t have limitations at all. He can literally, shoot for the moon!”
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The district is looking to hire highly qualified individuals who have a heart for students! Do you know someone interested in joining the EMS ISD team? Take a look at these opportunities and share with anyone you know who may be interested:
Substitute Teachers and Instructional Aides.
Benefits include:
- competitive biweekly pay
- bonus pay for frequent subbing
- flexible schedule
- make an impact with students
- contribute to the EMS ISD culture of excellence
Teacher, Professional, Paraprofessional or Support Staff Member
The district is currently hiring teachers at different grade levels and subjects, librarians, nurses, instructional aides, custodians, lunch monitors and more!
Do You Know Someone Who Qualifies For the EMS2Teach Program?
Beginning with the graduating class of May 2016, EMS ISD is offering a signing bonus to alumni who return to the district to begin their education career. This is available to graduates May 2016 to present. For more information, download the EMS2Teach flyer.
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Viva Finance is offering affordable personal loans up to $10,000 for EMS ISD staff with approvals based on employment. For more information, visit the Viva Website or view this flyer. |
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American Fidelity Disability Insurance |
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Health and Wellness Corner
Edward Risk Management, Inc.
Overcoming Exercise Barriers
We all know that exercise is an important pillar in our overall health, but as with most things in life, it's not always black and white. You may want to exercise, but have encountered a roadblock that has slowed or stopped your exercise journey all together. Try overcoming these barriers with the suggestions below:
Lack of Time
- Identify available time slots by monitoring your daily activities for one week. Select activities, such as walking, jogging, or stair climbing that you can do based on the time that you have available.
- Incorporate physical activity into your daily routine.
Lack of Energy
- Schedule physical activity for times in the day or week when you feel energetic.
- Start exercising with the goal of just 10 minutes. Odds are, after 10 minutes, your blood pumping, causing your energy level to rise, and you're enjoying it so much you're able to continue for longer.
Lack of Motivation
- Plan ahead and block off an "exercise appointment" on your calendar.
- Schedule exercise with a friend or spouse on a regular basis.
- Join an exercise group or class.
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Do you have a great story idea about EMS ISD students and/or staff that you'd like to share? For possible inclusion in the district's EMS PROUD community magazine or on the district's website, please email a short description along with any pictures and videos you may have to info@ems-isd.net.
Given the volume of submissions, we cannot promise to reply to each one; however, we definitely review and consider every submission.
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Upcoming Events
October 16
National Boss's Day (celebrated on October 15)
Saginaw Train & Grain Festival
October 18-22
National School Bus Safety Week
October 22
Boswell HS Homecoming
October 25
Regular Board Meeting
October 25-29
Red Ribbon Week
October 28
First Responders Day
November
National Career and Development Month
Gen TX Month - College Application/FAFSA Awareness
Native American Heritage Month
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Click calendar image above to view 2021-2022 school calendar. |
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