An Internal Newsletter from the
Sherman ISD Communications Department
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Singing What's Left Unsung |
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Post-Adjudication Teachers Support Students Through Transformative Contest to National Recognition |
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When Kyle Duffer first learned about BreakFree Education’s national songwriting contest Unsung earlier in the year, he never thought he would set up a mini-studio.
“This is a brand-new thing,” said Duffer, who is Sherman ISD’s Post-Adjudication inclusion teacher. “A lot of these kids are wonderful kids, but learning how to produce music was not in their repertoire. I didn’t know it was in mine, but we made it happen.”
He, along with English and reading teacher Felecia Garvin, were up to the challenge as they guided four students to place in the contest’s top 10, something that was both a surprise and not a surprise to Duffer.
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Walmart Local Community Grants Application Open Through End of Year |
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There are just a few weeks left in the year — don't miss the chance to apply!
Our local Walmart store manager is seeking community grant applications and reached out to specifically to Sherman ISD. The store has a significant amount of funds to award before the end of the year but has received only a few applications.
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Free Counseling Sessions for SISD Employees and Their Families Through EAP |
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There are times in life when you might need a little help coping or figuring out what to do. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which is available to you and your family, provides up to six face-to-face assessment and counseling sessions per issue.
EAP services can help with:
- Depression, grief, loss and emotional well-being
- Family, marital and other relationship issues
- Life improvement and goal-setting
- Addictions such as alcohol and drug abuse
- Stress or anxiety with work or family
- Financial and legal concerns
- Identity theft and fraud resolution
- Online will preparation
Call 1-877-851-1631 to take advantage of the program. All SISD employees, their dependents (including children to age 26), and their household members can use the service to contact master's-degreed clinicians 24/7 by phone, online live chat, email and text.
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Piner Middle School Accepting Toys for Tots Donations |
Bring new, unwrapped toys, books or games to the receptionist's office at Piner Middle School. The fifth-period classes that bring the most toys will receive a prize, so include your student's name and fifth-period teacher name, if applicable. However, all donations are accepted!
Deadline: Thursday, Dec. 16
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Dallas Mavericks Teacher Appreciation Night |
Come join the Dallas Mavericks on December 21 for Teacher Appreciation Night!
All educators, friends and family can enjoy a special discount on tickets as the Mavs take on the Timberwolves. All attendees can shoot a free throw on the Mavs court after the game!
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You're Invited: Retirement Party for Neblett's Craig Talley |
4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6
Neblett Elementary
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Notifications of Positive Case
Communication Guidelines for SISD Teachers and Staff
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The SISD Communications Department notifies families via email when an individual on their campus reports a positive case of COVID-19. These emails direct parents to the SISD COVID Dashboard for further information about cases on a certain campus.
If you receive questions about a notification from parents or students, please direct them to the SISD COVID Dashboard for further information.
The tabs at the bottom of the dashboard will open a campus-specific spreadsheet that gives additional information on each case. At the elementary level, cases are identified by positive test date, student/staff, grade and homeroom. At the secondary level, cases are identified by positive test date, student/staff, grade and extracurricular activities/clubs.
Due to privacy laws, we cannot release further information regarding individual cases.
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Employee Reporting Form for Positive COVID-19 Cases |
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If you test positive for COVID-19, please complete the SISD Employee Reporting Form. Once the form has been completed, the Human Resources Department will contact you with further instructions. |
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We would love the opportunity to feature honors and recognitions received by SISD employees. Please send accomplishments and news to Arena Blake at ablake@shermanisd.net.
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