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Polar Express parade involved the entire family All aboard! Tickets please, tickets! You coming? The Ashworth Elementary kindergarteners embarked on their very first Polar Express parade, a creative, joy-filled journey through the school. But the adventure began at home, where these young engineers crafted their very own train cars. In fact, it was a family project…
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Ashworth and Berry turn into EC Street It rained almost all last week. But on Friday morning in the cafeterias at Ashworth and Berry elementary schools, it was a sunny day. That’s because Arlington ISD’s early childhood learning team was there to chase the clouds away. Dressed as Sesame Street characters, the 10 members of…
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Ashworth Elementary dyslexia teacher Kim Harris is straightforward when she talks about her fight with cancer. “Cancer is rough,” said Harris. “It’s nasty. I just pray nobody has to go through this because it’s no fun. No fun.” The no-fun stage of life for Harris started last spring break…
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Helpful Honda reps show up at surprise ceremony It’s already been a banner year for Ashworth Elementary second-grade teacher Donnetta Norris. Norris, who has been with the Arlington ISD for 14 years, was selected as the Ashworth teacher of the year for the 2022-23 school year. That honor got Norris an invite to the Kiwanis…
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Pinwheels take over Ashworth Ashworth Elementary celebrated the International Day of Peace with Pinwheels for Peace last week, an annual tradition creating pinwheels to promote peace and harmony in the community. The Seguin High School drumline and dance team joined the celebration by playing upbeat tunes and dancing as Ashworth students walked outside to join…
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Are you ready to rumble? Not quite? Well, it’s okay because the kids at Ashworth Elementary have your back. Over 300 students were excited to get moving with WWE stars and Dallas Cowboys players for UNICEF’s Kid Power Active Day. The star-studded lineup included WWE’s Dana Brooke, Titus O’Neil, Apollo Crews and Damian Priest, along…
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Ashworth Elementary celebrated International Day of Peace alongside members of the south Arlington community with decorative pinwheels and performances on the front lawn. The United Nations and countries around the world observe the day annually on Sept. 21 to encourage peace and non-violence. Pinwheels for Peace was started in 2005 by two Florida art teachers…
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All elementary schools getting new playgrounds COVID-19 hasn’t slowed progress on the Arlington ISD’s elementary playground project. In fact, construction is starting this month at the first three elementary schools – Ashworth, Bebensee and Pearcy. The future new playgrounds are part of the 2019 Bond program, approved by voters in November 2019. The plan calls for…
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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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