Year: 2020
Puerto Ricans “celebrate almost everything” During National Hispanic Heritage Month, the Arlington ISD is spotlighting several staff members about their Hispanic Heritage. Today we’re talking with Angel Silva, a project manager in our facility planning and construction department. 〉What does your Hispanic heritage mean to you? It reflects in our culture, history and our background.…
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Free academies focus on language, fine arts, leadership and STEM Don’t wait to fill out your child’s application for one of the outstanding Arlington ISD elementary specialized programs as the application window for the 2021-22 school year closes this Friday, Oct. 16, at 5 p.m. This is your opportunity for your child to have a…
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Principals sharing their thoughts all month October is National Principals Month, and the Arlington ISD is fortunate to have outstanding campus leaders. We wanted to hear their thoughts on being a principal so we’re asking them questions throughout the month. Here’s part one. 〉What’s the most rewarding part about being a principal? “The giggles! I…
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Hispanic culture is “colorful” During National Hispanic Heritage Month the Arlington ISD is spotlighting several staff members about their Hispanic Heritage. Today we’re talking with Damaris Gloria, a fourth-grade teacher at Blanton Elementary. 〉What does your Hispanic heritage mean to you? Hispanic heritage is the feeling I get when I hear a mariachi play. It…
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It’s all about concrete this week at Crow Leadership Academy where construction is moving along at full speed and is on schedule. The concrete slab for the new gymnasium was poured this week along with the final concrete piers for the addition. The construction is part of the 2019 Bond project at Crow that includes an addition…
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Dr. Orsini hails from Puerto Rico During National Hispanic Heritage Month the Arlington ISD is spotlighting several staff members about their Hispanic Heritage. Today we’re talking with Dr. Jackeline Orsini, our director of early childhood learning. 〉What does your Hispanic heritage mean to you? It’s about celebrating my culture, being proud of my roots and…
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Students speak with college recruiters from across country Arlington ISD juniors and seniors are supposed to be visiting colleges like Texas A&M and Stephen F. Austin right around now, but the COVID-19 pandemic put a stop to that. The solution: do a virtual tour. It’s not the same thing, but what is right now? Seniors…
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Teachers have excelled amidst pandemic The amazing Arlington ISD teachers should be honored every day, but today is a really special one. Today is World Teachers’ Day, which since 1994 has found a way to honor the teachers throughout the world for all of the work they do. Fittingly, the theme for World Teachers’ Day…
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Custodians part of Arlington ISD school families It’s National Custodial Workers Recognition Day! While we always appreciate our custodians, with COVID-19 we are more grateful than ever for the work they do. If you see any of our outstanding custodians, please give them a huge THANK YOU! Their dedication and attention to detail is nothing…
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Elementary specialized program applications open now When the Arlington ISD is introducing its specialized educational offerings for students we usually begin with the most pertinent news first: free. Free as in college credit. Free as in packing in a couple of years of college without serving up a dime. Free as in bypassing college completely…
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