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Have you ever wondered what Christmas is like around the world? Just ask the English as a Second Language (ESL) program students at Arlington High School! This year, they hosted their fourth annual Christmas Around the World event. Over 40 ESL students came together to bring the magic of Christmas from their home country or…
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Students from the first class of fine arts and dual language program Last month, 59 ninth grade students in the Arlington ISD’s fine arts and dual language program were awarded the Global Seal of Biliteracy award during a ceremony at the Dr. Marcelo Cavazos Center for Visual & Performing Arts. “Pioneers” is how Dr. Matt…
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Old Saint Nick visits Wimbish It’s not Christmas yet, but for Wimbish World Language Academy, Old Saint Nick arrived early to spread some holiday cheer. First grade teacher Kathy Kresser saw the excitement in the air. “They were excited to have something new to look forward to and come to school on time,”…
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Apply for scholarships over winter break Attention high school students. Is “applying for college scholarships” on your winter break to-do list? If not, you need to add it! Take advantage of your free time over the holidays to set yourself up for a great future. And keep reading to find scholarships and get tips on…
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Students get to pick out books to keep If there was any doubt about what books students at Anderson Elementary prefer, there isn’t anymore. The “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” series is a big player. Followed closely by “Captain Underpants.” The facts became apparent before the Thanksgiving break when a few students at the school…
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RE/MAX hot air balloon crew gives demonstration What do you get when you mix a giant hot air balloon and a school full of curious little learners? “An experience students will never forget,” said Short Elementary principal Betsy Berkebile. Thanks to a special partnership with the KC Realty Group at RE/MAX Trinity, the school welcomed…
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Learn how to make Gaby’s Apple Pie One of the secrets to making a good apple pie is patience. That’s what Gaby Perea says. But you won’t just need patience when you’re making Gaby’s Apple Pie. You’ll also need a lot of patience to wait until dessert to eat Gaby’s Apple Pie. The Martin High…
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Ross read the book “Lou” Arlington mayor Jim Ross is quick thinking for someone who’s 179 years old. At least that’s the number he gave to second graders at Duff Elementary last Wednesday when he jokingly told them him age. But when he was asked the real number and answered 64, he was told by…
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Get ready for Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is next week. Do you know what you’re cooking? If you don’t – that’s ok. We can help. Two Arlington ISD culinary students have several recipes they’re going to share with you next week to help you get ready for Thanksgiving. So be sure to check the Arlington ISD Looped…
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What’s Your Big Idea? Ideas can change the world. And Arlington ISD students have lots of great ones. That’s why Arlington ISD is partnering again with the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce for the 19th annual “What’s Your Big Idea?” Entrepreneurship Contest. The contest is designed to inspire students from third through 12th grade to…
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