The amazing and talented kindergarten students opened the night with a song containing a special message, “Celebra la vida” (Celebrate Life).
The third-grade students, directed by Ms. Murillo, performed Baile Folklorico and the fourth-grade students led a Leader in Me presentation for the parents.
The night wrapped up with games of Bingo with books as prizes.
Superintendent Dr. John Villarreal also attended to see the extraordinary things happening at Dobbs.
Pullen Elementary 6th graders, Madison Glenn and Cameron Blum.
In August, the Pullen Student Lighthouse Team made it a goal to teach 7 Habits lessons to their peers by the end of the first semester.
“We are teaching habit 2, which is beginning with the end in mind,” said Madison Glenn, Pullen Elementary 6th grader. “You have an image in your head of what you’re going to do and plan for what’s ahead.”
The team worked hard to find engaging lessons that are applicable to students of all ages.
“We’re going to be making igloos by strategizing with your group,” said Cameron Blum, Pullen Elementary 6th grader. “It begins in the mind. We’re not going to show them our igloo until the end so they have the image of what they’re going to make.”
Many other Rockwall ISD schools are utilizing the Leader in Me lessons.
“Their leadership skills are shining through,” said Lindsey James, 2nd grade teacher and co-leader of the Student Lighthouse Team. “The teachers and students at Pullen have enjoyed learning from the Student Lighthouse Team.”
Leader in Me is a program developed for students using an adaptation of Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
Cullins-Lake Pointe Elementary students recently participated in the Kiwanis “Spirit of Rockwall” Holiday Card Contest.
Three students placed and earned a ribbon in their category.
Pictured (left to right): Evelyn Ortiz, 2nd Place; Arya McClintock, 3rd Place; Andrew Green, 1st Place
While Jones 6th grade band students are busy preparing for upcoming performances, they still manage to find the time to play for younger grades on campus to spread holiday cheer!
Pictured: Brooklyn Harmon, Flute; Jahdyn Strambler, Clarinet; Muzen Elnur, trumpet.
Eight members of the Cain Orchestra recently participated in the Region 25 All-Region Orchestra Concert at the Allen High School Performing Arts Center.
They were selected for this elite group out of hundreds who auditioned.
Students who are caught exhibiting their B.E.S.T (Be Kind, Exhibit Respect, Stay Safe, Take Responsibility) are given a golden ticket that is redeemed in the office for a spot on the Principal’s 200 Club Bingo Board.
When a row fills up, all the students in that row win a party with the principals. We are so proud of them being a true example of what it means to be a Mariner.
During our final rezoning committee meeting, members considered all community input. As a result, the committee developed Option 2B which is Option 2 with the addition of the Wyndemere subdivision. During all three committee meetings, the inclusion of Wyndemere was an item of discussion due to access to both Smirl and Laurence Drives. Below are Option 1, Option 2 and Option 2B with an opportunity to comment. The input received will be presented to the Board of Trustees. Deadline to comment is noon on Friday, December 16.
Scenario 1 (Click to enlarge)
Scenario 2 (Click to enlarge)
Scenario 2B (Click to enlarge)
The Nelson brothers, Xavier and Anthony, are Cullins-Lake Pointe students and the recently helped Governor Abbott, Trevor Rees Jones, Christopher Durovich and Dr. Anu Partap cut the ribbon at the opening of the new Rees Jones Center for Foster Care Excellence at Children’s Health.
Here are a few of the news clips that featured them: NBC 5 COVERAGE OF EVENT WFAA CH.8 COVERAGE OF EVENT CBS/DFW COVERAGE OF EVENT
Amy Parks-Heath Elementary K-2 students recently had the pleasure of meeting special visitors from the North Texas Municipal Water District, Otis the Otter and Farah the Fox.
They were introduced to their water source, Lavon Lake, and the watershed that supports local wildlife like Otis and Farah.
Students were also taught how to spot wasteful watering practices.
The 47th Annual Rockwall Kiwanis Club Christmas Parade was recently canceled due to weather, which meant Layne Yudizky, 4th grader at Pullen Elementary, was not able to be Grand Marshall.
He was chosen to be Grand Marshall by winning a poster contest, competing against entries from all elementary schools in Rockwall ISD.
Rockwall Kiwanis Club felt bad for Layne and wanted to do something to honor him. And that’s what they plan to do!
“On December 19th at the Rockwall City Council meeting, the Mayor will give Layne a proclamation recognizing him for his efforts,” said Mary Smith, Club Treasurer of Rockwall Kiwanis Club. “And when the 4th of July parade comes around in 2017, Kiwanis will have an entry in that parade and Layne will be included.”
Layne’s artwork will also be featured in the Kiwanis parade float.
About Layne’s winning artwork: Layne says he loved the Rockwall logo, and since the theme this year was “Spirit of Rockwall,” he added Santa and Christmas trees within the logo to give it a holiday look.
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