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Welcome To Fast Track
Greetings!
Welcome to Fast Track, Allen ISD's Email News Service. The newsletter is now being sent to all Allen ISD families. Comments and questions may be directed to publicinfo@allenisd.org. |
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October 8th Is Student Holiday
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Allen ISD schools will be closed on Monday, October 8 for students. The day is scheduled for staff only and school will resume on Tuesday, October 9. The entire 2012-2013 school year calendar can be found here.
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National Merit Semifinalists Named
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 Seven Allen High School students have been named as semifinalists in the 2012 National Merit® Scholarship Competition. The National Merit Scholarship Corporation named Jared Bond, Christian Brewer, Shanice Obonna, Jacob Rapp, Hanqing Shang, Kylie Tommaney and Feimei Zeng as Semifinalists. The students were among around 16,000 students recognized as semifinalists in the national competition. The students will have the opportunity to compete for one of some 8,300 Merit Scholarship awards, worth more than $32 million, in the spring.
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2013-14 School Attendance Boundary Process Underway
| The process for adjusting school attendance boundaries for the 2013-2014 school year is underway. The opening of Lindsey Elementary School in far northwest Allen and capacity issues at other campuses led the Board of Trustees to ask for a proposal to adjust current boundaries for next year.
Following the initial Board review in October, public hearings to present the proposal(s) are tentatively set for October 30 and November 6. Maps will also be posted on the Allen ISD website prior to the meetings once they are available. The Board is expected to review public input and get updates at the October 22, November 26 and December 17 regular board meetings and make a final decision in January. Changes would not go into effect until the next school year.
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 Stadium Opens To Full House & More |
Allen's new football stadium opened to a standing room crowd of 21,760 on August 31st. The Eagles have since played two more home games to crowds ranging from 15,000 to 17,000. Two more home games are scheduled for October 14 and November 9. General admission tickets for those games will be on sale the week of the games online and through the Allen ISD Athletics Office. Visit the new Eagle Stadium website for more information.
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Eagle License Plates Offered
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 Allen Eagle fans can show their support for the Allen Eagles with a specialty state license plate from MyPlates.com. The plates are available for order at http://www.myplates.com/. The plate program, which is similar to collegiate license plate programs, allows fans to purchase the specialty plate for their vehicle and for an additional cost, customize the plate message. My Plates prices range from $55 to $395 for a one-year plate. The yearly cost gets lower when plates are purchased for 5 or 10 years. A portion of the proceeds for each set of plates sold will be donated to the Allen High School Alumni Association. For more information on pricing and the ordering procedure for Allen Eagle license plates, visit http://www.myplates.com/or call 888-7MY-PLATES.
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Foundation For Allen Schools Holds Annual Fund Raising Drive
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By the spring of 2013, the Foundation For Allen Schools will have invested more than $1 million into Allen ISD. The Foundation has made this substantial investment with classroom grants, student and teacher scholarships, and funding for special projects, teacher training and teacher recognition. The Foundation has funded more than 300 classroom projects and grants - making a direct impact on thousands of students.
Each fall, the Foundation seeks support from individuals, families, alumni, Allen ISD staff, and local businesses. If you would like to make a donation and help fund a project for a specific campus or curriculum area, contact the Foundation at 972-727-0362 or www.AISDfoundation.org.
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AHS Theater Dept. Presents The Aliens Are Coming! The Aliens Are Coming!
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The Allen High School Theater Department presents "The Aliens are  Coming! The Aliens are Coming!" on Oct. 11-13 in the school's Black Box Theatre. Performances begin at 7 p.m. with tickets costing students $5 and adults $10. Produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, the play is a spoof of B-movie science fiction featuring a lonely hotel on a deserted stretch of highway close to a top-secret government facility. Tickets may be purchased at www.allenisd.org/ahstheatre or call 972-727-0400, extension 7810.
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Eddie Coker Tops Children's Concert Series
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Eddie Coker returns to Allen on October 12 as part of the Allen ISD Community Education Children's Concert Series. The popular entertainer will perform at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. in the Lowery Center Auditorium. Lucas Miller, the Singing Zoologist will perform in the series on November 16th. Tickets are also now on sale for the popular Allen ISD Father-Daughter Ball for the 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. dances on December 8 at Allen High School. Visit www.allenisd/community for more details. |
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Energy Awareness Week Set For Oct. 15-19
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In connection with National Energy Awareness month, the District will be holding its 2nd Annual Energy Awareness Week October 15 through 19. Each day will have different themed contest to reduce energy consumption. Results will be compiled each night and an energy champion will be announced on Friday October 19. Boyd Elementary produced the greatest saving in 2011. The District reduced energy consumption by almost 10% last year, partly as a result of the momentum generated during Energy Awareness Week. Thank you in advance for your support of this effort.
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Check The E-Bulletin Board For Allen Community Events
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Allen ISD's Community Bulletin Board, "Allen on the Go," publicizes activities for local non-profit groups and organizations while saving them - and the district - time and money. The initiative allows these groups to post information on programs, fundraisers, classes and other activities on an Allen ISD-hosted Web page rather than having to print hundreds of fliers.
Allen ISD posts fliers from non-profit groups on the Community Bulletin Board at www.allenisd.org/communityboard. The service is free to local non-profit organizations.
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Stay Connected On Facebook
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Upcoming Events
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October 8 - No School For Students / Staff Development Day
October 12 - Eddie Coker Concert, 9:30 & 11:30 a.m. at Lowery Center Aud.
October 22 - Board of Trustees Meeting, 7 p.m., Allen City Hall
October 30 - Attendance Boundary Public Meeting (TBD)
November 6 - Attendance Boundary Public Meeting (TBD)
Nov. 19-23 - Thanksgiving Vacation
November 26 - Board of Trustees Meeting, 7 p.m., Allen City Hall
December 8 - Father-Daughter Ball, 5 & 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 24 - Jan. 4 - Winter Vacation
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Thank you for your support of the Allen Independent School District. |
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