Lewisville Independent School District | Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015

Shadow Ridge, Briarhill Middle Schools Hang Out

Teachers Collaborate About Different Online Resources for the Classroom

Education author Robert John Meehan said, "The most valuable resource that all teachers have is each other. Without collaboration, our growth is limited to our own perspectives."

During the course of one day, Shadow Ridge Middle School (SRMS) and Briarhill Middle School (BMS) teachers and Lewisville ISD (LISD) Design Coaches came together via Google Hangouts - an online video/presentation collaborative resource - to learn more and share their ideas about connecting across campuses to enhance student work utilizing an outside audience via online tools such as Google Hangouts, Google Blogger, FaceTime, Skype and Twitter. It was a day for teachers to learn something new thanks to the help of LISD Design Coaches, who shared the best ways for teachers to give students learning experiences outside the classroom walls.

"Google Hangouts was new for a large majority of the teachers," BMS Library Media Specialist Tela Weesner said. "I heard one teacher discussing how she will use Google Hangouts for a virtual visit with a college admissions counselor. When asked 'Why Google Hangouts?', she said she wanted other classes to join in, but it has been difficult to find a place where several classes could watch at the same time. Using this platform allows other teachers the ability to join the hangout from their classrooms."

Read on and see more photos here.

Stayin' Alive

Liberty Elementary 5th Graders Learn Valuable Life Saving Skills

"Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive, stayin' alive..."

Most know these lyrics from the Bee Gees' famous hit song "Stayin' Alive," but Liberty Elementary 5th graders know more than just the lyrics - they now know how to save a life to the beat of them.

During their scheduled physical education time, Liberty nurse Lori Heffernan volunteered her time to teach every 5th grader how to perform hands-on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and even how to locate and use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

"I've seen during an emergency situation, how people don't help because they are afraid to do the wrong thing," Heffernan said. "But I feel this training will help our students learn to do something and help any way that they can."

Read on and see more photos here.

Principal Profile: Dr. Robin Macke

Meet Wellington Elementary's Principal

Check out the profile about Wellington Elementary Principal Dr. Robin Macke, who discusses her favorite thing about her job; what she enjoys doing in her spare time; and gives some advice to someone who is interested in becoming a principal.

Lewisville ISD (LISD): What has been the most valuable lesson you have learned as a principal?

Dr. Macke (DM): There is an old saying that reflects upon the idea that children rarely do what you say, but often do what you do. I believe the same is true for any leader of an organization of adults, as well. Learning that over the years has been a valuable lesson for both my professional and private lives. Principals have off days like anyone else, but my passion and positive energy for my school and district needs to be 100 percent reliable for those whom I serve. My staff and students need and deserve a leader who will consistently lift them up and believe in them. If that doesn't happen as a leader, a less appealing old saying comes into play, "If Mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy." Principals need to be a source of "happy" others can tap into when they need it.

LISD: What is your favorite thing about your job as an educator in Lewisville ISD?

DM: There are many things that would compete for the title of "favorite." We have amazing educators throughout our district and awesome parents who step up to the plate and work hard with us to achieve the vision of the district. My favorite thing has to be the students, though. There's nothing quite like watching a five-year-old grow and learn over the years and move on to middle school as a strong, competent and caring young man or lady.

LISD: What is something that most would not know about you?

DM: My husband and I met as performers at a historical recreation of King Henry VIII's times, otherwise known as Scarborough Renaissance Faire. We had a band performing there under the name of "Barleycorn."

LISD: What do you like to do in your spare time?

DM: I enjoy playing music with my husband and kids, doing artwork and reading. We also enjoy getting outside and hiking/camping.

LISD: What piece of advice would you give to someone who is interested in becoming a principal or entering the education field?

DM: Be prepared to change. Our world is a fast-paced place and our role is to prepare our students to be successful in that environment. As educators, we must be willing and able to constantly monitor the global environment and adjust our experiences for our students. It's a great profession, but it won't be the same profession when you ultimately retire as it was when you started.

Stay tuned for our next Principal Profile, published on LISD.net every Friday morning. See all the profiles here. #LISDprofile

Go Jaguars!

Teacher, Student Highlights from Jaguar Nation

LISD Teacher of the Year Finalists Announced

Congratulations to the following FMHS feeder pattern teachers, who were named as one of LISD's 2015 Teacher of the Year Finalists. LISD's elementary and secondary Teacher of the Year winners will be announced at LISD's annal employee banquet in April!

Beth Hilsabeck - Bluebonnet Elementary
Michelle Vaughn - Garden Ridge Elementary

To see a complete list of LISD's 2015 Teacher of the Year Finalists, click here.

FMHS National Merit Finalists Announced
Congratulations to the following FMHS seniors, who were recently named finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program (NMSP).

Adil M. AhmedKevin Song Chen
Morgan R. Christiansen
Jana Cuberovic
Supriya Dara
Ashley Elizabeth Dyer
Mackenzie J. Ebeler
John D. Evanich
Krupa T. George
Madhuri Gottam
Remi R. Haria
Rebecca Ann Jacobson
Alexander I. Jones
Havish S. Kantheti
Ayesha V. Karnik
Sean J. Kelly
Veronica Nicole Kierig
Sean R. Kothapally
Samantha R. Lee
Nidhish Lokesh
Marcus G. Lutz
Halle J. Magee
Alexander McClintic
Christine M. McIntire
Swathi S. Rayasam
Britt S. Richardson
Drew B. Sanderson
Melanie Shi
Jonathan A. Tignor
Molly C. Werts
Audrey W. Zhang

To become a finalist, semi-finalists and their high schools must submit a detailed scholarship application in which they provide information about the semi-finalist's academic record, participation in school and community activities, demonstration of leadership abilities and honors and awards received. A semi-finalist must have an outstanding academic record, be endorsed and recommended by a high school official, write an essay and earn SAT scores that confirm the student's performance. To learn more about the National Merit Scholarship Program, click here.

FMHS National Achievement Finalists Announced

Congratulations to the following FMHS students for being named 2015 National Achievement Finalists:

Rachel Archer
Sydney Greene
Jordon Moore

The National Achievement� Scholarship Program is an academic competition established in 1964 to provide recognition for outstanding Black American high school students. Students may have entered both the 2015 National Achievement Program and the 2015 National Merit� Program by taking the 2013 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT�) and meeting other published requirements for participation. The two programs are conducted concurrently but operated and funded separately. A student's standing is determined independently in each program. Students can qualify for recognition and be honored as Scholars in both the 2015 National Merit Program and the 2015 National Achievement Program, but can receive only one monetary award from NMSC. To learn more about the National Achievement Program, click here.

FMHS TAFE Takes State
The Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE) held their state conference at Texas Tech University, Feb. 14-16. Congratulations to the following students, who were recognized on stage during the closing general session:

Bulletin Board - Kelsey Krantz and Spencer Smith, Blue Ribbon
Professional Portfolio - Kinley Janik, Gold
Educational Leadership Fundamentals - Lindsey Boudreaux, Lillian Brannen, Kinley Janik and Jonathan Tignor; Gold
Children's Literature - Reagan Bryant and Carolyn Halbach, State Finalists
Ethical Dilemma team - Taylor Reynolds, Anna Loudin, Gerardo Hernandez and Alex Wells, participants
Lesson Planning and Delivery in Humanities - Jonathan Tignor, Impromptu Speaking qualifier
Presenter - Lauren Maness, selected presenter for two Deaf Blindness workshops

Congratulations to all students who attended including: Ariel Eason, Alexa Jordan, Melanie Webb, Johanna Bevill, Elana Stolinsky and Kaeli Nelson.

Congratulations, FMHS TAFE students!

FMHS Wrestlers Take State

Congratulations to the following FMHS wrestlers, who competed and succeeded in the UIL 6-6A State Wrestling tournament: Bataa Douglas, 3rd place; Blaine Odom, 4th place; and Zach Green, UIL Top 12 in State! Way to go, FMHS!

FMHS Takes 2nd Place Class 6A Region II Championships, State Results

Congratulations to the FMHS swim and dive team for taking 2nd place in the Class 6A Region II Championships at LISD's Westside Aquatic Center Feb. 14.

In addition, FMHS swimmers and divers competed in the UIL State Championship Feb. 20-21. Highlights include:

Diving: Andrew Shurtleff, 8th place
200 Freestyle: Sammie Porter, 4th place
100 Freestyle: Sammie Porter, 8th place
100 Breaststroke: Jerik Wong, 2nd place

FMHS Robotics Takes 2nd Place in State

Congratulations to the FMHS robotics team for winning 2nd place in the VEX High School State Championship, as well as winning the Best in State CREAT Award! Way to go, FMHS!

FMHS VASE Art Results

Feb. 14, FMHS art students competed in The Texas Art Education Association (TAEA)'s Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) Regional contest at Timbercreek High School in Keller, Texas. Out of 1,594 regional artworks submitted, FMHS captured 12 State spots. Only 133 works qualify for State.

Congratulations to the following FMHS students, who will be continuing on to the State competition in April:

Christine Cieri
Allison Heerwagen
Kenni Ichimura
Ashley Johnson
Grace Ko
Katherine Krueger - two pieces
Makaela Painter
Mary Park
Sharon Song
Catalina Uriarte
Max Woods

FMHS Latin Club es Bueno

Congratulations to FMHS' Junior Classical League Latin Club for their successes during the Area competition at Jesuit Feb. 21.

Kylie Long: Latin Derivatives, 2nd place
Caitlyn Aaron: Decathlon, 2nd place
Alex Oh: Decathlon, 1st place; and Mottoes, 3rd place
Prajakta Joshi: Latin Literature, 3rd place
Michaela McPherson: Greek History, 1st place; and Roman History, 2nd place
Reena Suh: Greek Life, 2nd place; Literature 2nd place; and Mottoes, 2nd place

Good luck in the State convention Friday, March 27 in Amarillo, Texas.

FMHS Lady Jaguar Basketball Team Bi-District and Area Champions, Headed for Regionals
Congratulations to the FMHS Lady Jaguar basketball team for earning a Bi-District Championship title by defeating Justin Northwest High School Feb. 17.

In addition, the Lady Jaguars defeated State-ranked Southlake Carroll High School Feb. 20 to claim the Area Championship title. Congratulations to the entire team and coaching staff on earning this accomplishment. Go Jags!

Also, Feb. 25, FMHS Lady Jags are now headed for Regionals after derailing Plano 45-37. Read the Plano Star Courier's article about their recent success here.

The Lady Jags are set to play El Paso Eldorado High School Friday, Feb. 27 in the Wilkerson-Greines Activity Center (5201 C.A. Roberson, Forth Worth, Texas 76119).

FMHS' Bowling Season
Congratulations to the FMHS bowling team on their 2014-2015 season success. Also, hats off to the following students on their final standing for the 2014-2015 season. The following list includes students who qualified for Regionals:

Flower Mound, 1st place
Boys High Average, Talisen Baron

Congratulations and good luck at Regionals!

FMHS Debate Team Sweeps through the Ivy League Competition

Recently, FMHS' debate team competed at the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn)'s Invitational and came home with a clean sweep. The tournament was attended by more than 120 schools from 21 states and five countries. FMHS debaters placed 1st, 2nd and 3rd in varsity and had half of the Sweet Sixteen among first-year competitors!

Congratulations to the following Jaguars:

Varsity Lincoln-Douglas Debate

1st place - Audrey Zhang
2nd place - Jeremy Tsai
3rd place - Amany Abu-Hijleh
Sweet 16 - Harshita Davuluri
Sweet 16 - Jack Stinger

First-Year Lincoln-Douglas Debate

3rd place - Riley Rhodes
5th place - Danielle Song
Sweet 16 - Shreyoshi Das
Sweet 16 - Michelle Fang
Sweet 16 - Srini Gunampalli
Sweet 16 - Addison Xu
Sweet 16 - Minaal Farrukh
Sweet 16 - Katherine Casey

FMHS Tennis Swings Through Tournament

FMHS' varsity tennis team had a great showing at the Corpus Christi Tournament Feb. 21. Congratulations to the following athletes:

1st place - Team Champions (both Tournament Division and Championship Division)

Championship Division

1st place - Girls' Doubles: Marilyn Lu and Maddy Coffman
1st place - Mixed Doubles: Cole Schafer and Autusa Behroozi
2nd place - Boys' Doubles: Ryan Hanrahan and Thomas Radle
2nd place - Girls' Singles: Gabby Bennett
5th place - Boys' Doubles: Matt Eurek and Briggs Solomon
3rd place - Boys' Singles: Abhiram Venkatachalam
Consolation Champion - Boys' Singles: Harish Rangarajan

Tournament Division

1st place - Girls' Doubles: Sydney Elwell and Meagan McKeen
2nd place - Girls' Singles: Divya Gubba
3rd and 4th place - Boys' Doubles: Reid Michalski and Ryan Vezina; and Rahul Murthy and Alex Radle
Consolation Champion - Girls' Singles: Kelsey Madenwald

Forestwood's One-Act Play Success

Congratulations to Forestwood Middle Schools' One-Act Play, which recently took 3rd place in the University Interscholastic League (UIL)'s One-Act Play competition. Brandon Summers was named to the All-Star Cast; Ian Sepdham was named to the Honorable Mention All-Star Cast; and Madison Sears was named to the All-Star Technical Crew. Way to go, Forestwood!

McKamy Cross Country District Champs
Congratulations to McKamy Middle School's 8th and 7th grade boys, who were named LISD's District Cross Country Champions. The 8th grade girls took 3rd place. Also, 8th graders Nathan Villalon and Josie Knight were individual champions. Way to go, MMS!

McKamy's Sandbox

MMS 7th grade science classes recently participated in a lab activity called "Sand Land," an experiment for students to investigate how a catastrophic event such as a flood impacted weathering, erosion and deposition on the Earth's surface. For the experiment, students built land formations and used a spray bottle to make it "rain" in their sandbox at a low, medium and high intensity while recording their observations about what happened to the rain, as well as the sand. Students would record numerous observations such as absorbency, puddled and runoff just to name a few. After the simulation, we applied it to the real-world references by discussing what they saw in their our own neighborhoods when rain was light, medium or heavy. Next, students were asked to brainstorm how they could model weathering, erosion and deposition using their sandbox and water. In the end, students had fun testing their ideas in the sandbox and 7th grade science teacher Michelle Moreland had fun cleaning sand off tables and chairs for a while! See more photos from this learning opportunity on MMS' Facebook page here.

Liberty's Pearly Whites

Liberty Elementary Nurse Lori Heffernan took time out of her day to discuss the importance of proper dental care with 1st graders! Way to go, Nurse Heffernan and students!

Liberty Belles Pizzazz

Liberty Elementary Belles Competitive Dance Team performed during a showoff assembly! This dance team sure has the moves! Great job, Liberty Belles!

Liberty Belles American Dance/Drill Team Awards
Congratulations to Liberty Elementary's Belles Competitive Dance Team on their American Dance/Drill Team Awards Feb. 21:

Sweepstakes for Three Routines Scored 90 and Above
Best in Intermediate Class Runner Up
Judges Award in Hip Hop
Judges Award in Novelty
Best Overall Choreography
Best Overall Presentation

District Directors Tour Career Center East

Feb. 20, representatives from Congressmen and State Representatives who serve Lewisville ISD toured Career Center East to learn about Career and Technical Education and what CCE has to offer. Special thanks to Ebony Daughtry (Rep. Ron Simmons); Patricia Robinson (Rep. Tan Parker); and Megan Everett (Senator Michael Burgess) for touring! See more photos here.

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Jaguar Varsity Scoreboard

Scores from Flower Mound High School Sporting Events

Sport	Date	Opponent	Score
Boys' Basketball	1/27	Lewisville	W: 51-46
Boys' Basketball	1/30	Hebron	W: 39-38
Boys' Basketball	2/3	Allen	L: 50-73
Boys' Basketball	2/9	Plano West	L: 50-60
Boys' Basketball	2/13	Plano East	W: 75-73
Boys' Basketball	2/17	McKinney Boyd	L: 61-66
Girls' Basketball	1/27	Lewisville	W: 53-33
Girls' Basketball	1/30	Hebron	W: 60-48
Girls' Basketball	2/3	Allen	W
Girls' Basketball	2/10	Plano West	L: 21-36
Girls' Basketball	2/17	Justin Northwest	W: 60-31
Girls' Basketball	2/20	Southlake Carroll	W: 61-55
Golf	2/2	TPC Four Seasons	Top 15
Golf	2/13	Vanessa Close	T: 0-0
Golf	2/20	Play to the Max	3rd, 9th
Boys' Soccer	1/27	Marcus	L: 0-1
Boys' Soccer	1/30	Lewisville	W: 1-0
Boys' Soccer	2/3	Hebron	W: 2-0
Boys' Soccer	2/6	Allen	W: 1-0
Boys' Soccer	2/13	Plano West	L: 1-3
Boys' Soccer	2/17	Plano East	W: 4-0
Boys' Soccer	2/20	Frisco Wakeland	W: 4-0
Girls' Soccer	1/27	Marcus	T: 0-0
Girls' Soccer	1/30	Lewisville	W: 1-0
Girls' Soccer	2/3	Hebron	L: 1-3
Girls' Soccer	2/6	Allen	L: 1-2
Girls' Soccer	2/13	Plano West	T: 0-0
Girls' Soccer	2/17	Plano East	W: 4-0
Girls' Soccer	2/20	McKinney Boyd	0-0
Dive	2/5	Regionals	L: 29-30
Dive	2/20	State	L: 11-20
Softball	2/19	Mansfield	T: 2-2
Softball	2/19	Mansfield	L: 1-3
Softball	2/20	Rouse	W: 4-2
Softball	2/21	Trinity	W: 15-0
Softball	2/21	Midlothian	T: 0-0
Swim	2/6	Regionals	2nd
Swim	2/10	State	W: 10-1
Boys' Tennis	1/30	Frisco Invitational	4th, 3rd
Boys' Tennis	2/6	Marcus	3rd place
Boys' Tennis	2/13	Martin Invitational	1st place
Boys' Tennis	2/20	Corpus Christi Invitational	2nd
Girls' Tennis	1/30	Frisco Invitational	4th, 3rd
Girls' Tennis	2/6	Marcus	3rd place
Girls' Tennis	2/13	Martin Invitational	1st place
Girls' Tennis	2/20	Corpus Christi Invitational	Champions
Wrestling	1/28	Hebron Dual	W: 40-22
Wrestling	1/31	Scott Duals	W: 3-0
Wrestling	2/7	Districts	Champions
Wrestling	2/14	Region II	3rd place
Wrestling	2/20	State	15th

Events & Announcements

What's Happening in Jaguar Nation?

LISD Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Registration and Information Sessions
LISD's online registration for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students new to LISD begins Monday, Feb. 9, 2015 at enroll.lisd.net. Children who live within LISD boundaries and will be 5 years old on/before Sept. 1, 2015 are invited to enroll in Kindergarten at this time. For information session times and more registration information, click here.

FMHS Rosettes' Spring Show - Feb. 26-28
FMHS Rosettes are set to host their annual Spring Show "Get the Message" Feb. 26-28 at 7:30 p.m. in the FMHS auditorium (3411 Peters Colony, Flower Mound). Tickets cost $10 for reserved seating and $5 for general and can be purchased online at www.fmhsrosettes.com starting Feb. 16.

Special Needs Resource Fair - Feb. 28

The Greater Lewisville Special Education PTSA and the Transition programs of LISD present the 8th annual Special Needs Resources Fair Saturday, Feb. 28, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at LISD's Career Center East (2553 FM 544, Lewisville). For a complete list of presentation topics and times, click here.

Regional Destination Imagination Tournament - Feb. 28
Seventy-five LISD student teams will compete in the Trinity Valley North Central (TVNC) Regional Destination Imagination Tournament Feb. 28 at R.L. Turner High School in Carrollton, Texas. The event will feature teams from grades Kindergarten-12th grade who have prepared solutions to DI challenges over the past several months. The public is invited and welcome to attend this incredible display of creativity, problem-solving and teamwork. So bring kids, family and friends and join in the fun. There is no charge for admission. For a schedule of teams, visit the Tournament page of the regional website at www.tvncdi.org. Schedules will be posted the week of Feb. 16. For more information about this event and to find out how your child can participate next year, contact Robin Napier at napierr@lisd.net.

Sorority Recruitment Information Forum - Feb. 28

Looking for a little sorority direction? Then please attend the Sorority Recruitment Information Forum on Saturday, Feb. 28 at Christ United Methodist Church (3101 Coit Road, Plano). Registration opens at 1:30 p.m. and the program begins at 2 p.m., with breakout groups to follow the main program. Information will be provided about preparing your sorority recruitment packets, what to wear during recruitment and much more.

LISD Hosting Free Movie Screening for "Finding Kind" - March 5

LISD is hosting a movie screening for IndieFlix's critically acclaimed "Finding Kind," a documentary that takes a hard look into today's girl world. The showing of "Finding Kind" will be held March 5 at 6:30 p.m. at Lewisville High School's Leo C. Stuver Auditorium (1098 W. Main Street, Lewisville). Admission for the girl/women event is free and seating will be limited. A discussion on the issues the film explores, including bullying, will follow the screening. For more information about "Finding Kind," click here. For additional questions about the screening, contact LHS-Killough Counselor Lori Dunham at dunhaml@lisd.net.

HHS Spring Break Tennis Camp - March 9-10

HHS will hold its Spring Break Tennis Camp (led by HHS Head Tennis Coach CJ Cowgill) March 9-10 from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. each day at Hebron High School. Camp is open to all students, Pre-K through 8th grade, across LISD. The cost is $45 per student. Please contact Coach Cowgill at cowgillc@lisd.net or 682-433-9271 for more information. Form

LISD Substitute Teacher Training - March 25

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the community, have a flexible work schedule and impact the lives of students? Then come to LISD and become a substitute teacher! The training is Wednesday, March 25 from 9-11:45 a.m. at Hebron 9th Grade Campus (4211 Plano Pkwy., Carrollton). Register via email with Stacy Ghedi at ghedisc@lisd.net by Feb. 19 for the February training and by March 19 for the March training.

LISD Student Film Festival Now Accepting Entries

LISD is proud to announce the first annual district-wide Student Film Festival, an opportunity to provide students with an authentic audience for the synthesis of their learning through the medium of short films. Using their unique voices, students will express their passion, interests and knowledge through the creation of a video. Entries will be accepted through April 17, 2015. The event will be held May 29, 2015. More information

Interested in Community Events Happening in Your Area?

Visit the LISD Community Activities page to find upcoming events and activities for your family! Select your student's high school feeder pattern to see the events in that community. For groups that are interested in promoting activities can visit the LISD website www.lisd.net for additional information.