Mark you calendars for the inaugural parent education summit, “A Window into 21st Century Learning,” presented to you by Lewisville ISD’s West Zone Assistant Principals. For the first time ever, come experience learning that replicates how your students are currently learning in LISD. This inaugural opportunity is being made available first to PTA members on a first-come, first-served basis.
During the event, parents will have the opportunity to learn and see some of the differences between learning in a traditional classroom and learning in a 21st century classroom.
The event will be held Friday, Oct.10 at 7:30 a.m. at the new Flower Mound High School 9th Grade Campus – 3411 Peters Colony Road, Flower Mound.
RSVP by registering online here to reserve your place at this event.
[spoiler style=”fancy” title=”West Zone Schools”]Bluebonnet ES
Bridlewood ES
Donald ES
Flower Mound ES
Forest Vista ES
Garden Ridge ES
Heritage ES
Highland Village ES
Liberty ES
McAuliffe ES
Old Settlers ES
Prairie Trail ES
Timber Creek ES
Wellington ES
Briarhill MS
Downing MS
Forestwood MS
Lamar MS
McKamy MS
Shadow Ridge MS
Flower Mound HS
Marcus HS
Juvenile Justice AEP
What: PTSA Membership Meeting (grades 9-12)
When: Monday, September 22 @ 6:30pm
Where: Marcus Main Auditorium
Marcus Open House to follow.
Looking forward to seeing you next Monday! Not a member yet, click here to get a membership form.
TEXAS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
RON SIMMONS – DISTRICT 65
Education Town Hall
When: Monday, September 15, 2014 from 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Where: MCL Grand Theater (100 N. Charles St. Lewisville, TX 75057)
Featured Panelists
Dr. Stephen Waddell, Superintendent of Lewisville ISD
Dr. Bobby Burns. Superintendent of Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD
Dr. Paula Walker, Executive Director of Special Education for Lewisville ISD
Dr. Larry Taylor, Head of School of Prestonwood Christian Academy
Jeremy Newman, Director of Public Policy for Texas Home School Coalition
Kyle Queal, Vice President of Academics at Responsive Education Solutions
This event is open to the public – doors open at 6:00 PM. Light refreshments will be
provided. RSVP’s and questions for the speaker panel are requested at Ebony.Daughtry@house.state.tx.us or by calling (972) 492-2080.
Hosted by the Office of State Representative Ron Simmons, this town hall meeting will include a panel of experts on education issues who will answer questions submitted by the audience.
Social Media Town Hall 2014
Lewisville ISD (LISD) hosted its third annual online Social Media Town Hall May 15 on www.lisd.net. The event was moderated by Jolene DeVito Yarbrough, former on-air TV personality, LISD community member and parent.
Similar to the way LISD students are learning in the 21st century classroom today, the popular program allowed parents, students and community members to participate in an online, virtual question-and-answer forum via LISD social media platforms.
This year’s Town Hall showcased LISD’s 1:X initiative, project-based learning, and citizenship. Viewers heard directly from students, teachers, principals and LISD Superintendent Dr. Stephen F. Waddell, who answered questions live about the initiatives. In addition, two panelists joined the discussion: Phillip Bankhead, Chairman of Urban Land Institute of North Texas and the Senior Vice President/Senior Director for NorthMarq Capital; and Lynn Mortensen, a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) advocate and volunteer, who, after spending 30 years in the aerospace and defense industry, is recently retired from the Raytheon Company where she was Vice President of Engineering. While at Raytheon, she held many positions within the company in program management, product development and engineering management.
LISD opened its Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages to receive questions from parents, students and community members about the initiatives, using the hashtag: #LISDTownHall14. Questions were also emailed prior to the event.
Topic: Teens & Drugs
When: 5/7/2014, 6:00 PM
Where: MHS Library
This is a reminder about Marcus High School’s Parent Education session THIS EVENING, Wednesday May 7 at 6pm. Law enforcement representatives will be on-hand to present information about teens and drug use, and give straight answers to your questions.
Free child care will be provided for younger children.
When: Monday, April 21, 2014 @ 9:30am
Where: D-102
What: Officer Elections, 2014-15 Budget, Standing Rules addition
Who: You! The Marcus PTSA Members
Topic: College Funding
When: 4/2/2014, 6:00 PM
Where: MHS Library
This is a reminder about Marcus High School’s Parent Education session THIS EVENING, Wednesday April 2 at 6pm. Experts will be on-hand to discuss financial planning strategies for your child’s college education.
Free child care will be provided for younger children.
Parent Education Program
Topic: Anxiety, Depression and Cutting
When: 1/8/2014, 6:00 PM
Where: MHS Library
PARENTS ONLY! Learn about the warning signs of mental stress and the pressures affecting teens, as well as who to contact for help. Free child care will be available during the class for children 12 and under.
Sign Up Here!
Downing Middle School
5555 Bridlewood Blvd.
Flower Mound, TX 75028
Carter BloodCare Bus
Date: Sat. 1-11-14
Time: 9:00am to 2:00pm
