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Dickinson, Texas 77539
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Teacher Appreciation Week
Thank you DISD Teachers!
Each day approximately 700 Dickinson ISD teachers are working with our 11,000 students. We are fortunate to have many incredible teachers and this is a special week to honor their commitment and dedication to our students.
Two of these teachers were recently recognized as the District Elementary Teacher of the Year and the District Secondary Teacher of the Year.
 Anna Flores, a second grade teacher at Calder Road Elementary, was named the District Elementary Teacher of the Year. Sandra DeLeon, a physical education teacher at Barber Middle School, was honored with District Secondary Teacher of the Year. They were honored at the Dickinson ISD Education Foundation Gala at the end of April, along with the other nine Campus Teachers of the Year.
The other nine Campus Teachers of the Year include:
Karen Kelton, kindergarten, Bay Colony Elementary
Karen Tarpley, fourth grade, Hughes Road Elementary
Robin McCardell, fourth grade, K.E. Little Elementary
Kelli Love, third grade, San Leon Elementary
Margaret Borgstrom, second grade, Silbernagel Elementary
Mary Paul, sixth grade math, Dunbar Middle School
Germaine Spells-Barrett, seventh grade science, McAdams Junior High
David Kautz, history and boys track, Dickinson High School
Katlyn O'Day, high school science, Dickinson Continuation Center
We would also like to recognize Kimberly Kelley, Barber Middle School principal, who was recently honored as the district's Principal of the Year for 2015-2016.
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Fletcher named to Duke TIP Talent Search
 Alexis Fletcher was recognized by the Duke University Talent Identification Program by naming her to their Seventh Grade Talent Search. Fletcher is a seventh grade student at McAdams Junior High. The talent search honors academically-talented seventh graders for their exceptional scores on the ACT or SAT by identifying students across the United States who have scored at or above the 95th percentile on a grade level achievement test.
As part of the program, these academically talented students
take above-level college-entrance exams to learn more
about their abilities. She will be honored at a ceremony this month at Texas A&M.
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| | Andy Jiang is pictured with Congressman Randy Weber. Jiang's artwork was chosen to be displayed in Washington, D.C. |
Andy Jiang's artwork to be
displayed in Washington, D.C.
Dickinson High School student Andy Jiang had his artwork chosen as the winner from more than 90 entries to hang in Washington D.C. for next year to represent Congressman Randy Weber and the 14th Congressional District.
Andy was recognized at a reception this week and he will travel with his family to Washington D.C. to be able to view the artwork, which will be displayed in the corridors that lead from the Congressional office buildings to the Capitol building.
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| | Jenny Nguyen with her
sculpture "Pandora's Box" |
Ten DHS students receive
medals at State VASE
All 10 students advancing to the State Visual Arts Scholastic Event earned state medals for their entries. Sophomore Jenny Nguyen won the Gold Seal distinction for her sculpture, "Pandora's Box." This is the highest award possible and only 50 pieces from the original 32,000 which compete around the state are chosen for this honor.
Congratulations go to Ciara Compton, Lena Alhamra, Isabella Atkins, Juan Guerra, Andy Jiang, Laura Westerlage, Kaely Wickes, Yasmin Trejo and Alexandra Morales for also receiving the state medals.
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Summer camps provide fun academic, fine arts and athletic opportunities for students
As the 2015-2016 school year comes to a close, many parents are looking for ideas to keep their students busy with fun activities during the summer months. Here are a few opportunities for Dickinson ISD students.
Camp Invention
Dickinson ISD will be hosting Camp Invention at Bay Colony Elementary to give students a fun way to use their academic skills during the summer. The camp, which is open to students in grades 1-6, will be held from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. June 13-17 at Bay Colony Elementary. Registration for the week-long camp is $220 per person. Some of the topics include CrickoBot, Epic Park, I Can Invent: Maker Studio and The Lab: Where Pigs Fly and Anything is Possible.In CrickoBot, children explore circuitry as they make and adopt a robotic cricket fueled by a solar cell. CrickoBot merges STEM concepts and real-world challenges to introduce children to a whole new world.
In Epic Park, students explore the principles of entrepreneurship and physics by sketching their best blueprints and cleanenergy designs of an island with rainforest areas, waterfalls, sandy desert stretches,steep cliffs and rolling hills that lead to the ocean. In I Can Invent: Maker Studio, participants reverse engineer machines to uncoverthe parts and pieces they will use to make big innovations. In The Lab: Where Pigs Fly andAnything is Possible, children will see themselves as scientists, programmers and biologists testing out more than one dozen experiments in the Camp Invention Laboratories.
For more information or to register for Camp Invention at Bay Colony, visit www.campinvention.org and search Dickinson, Texas in the search area to locate the Bay Colony camp.
Gator Eighth and Ninth Grade Football Camp
Athletes entering eighth or ninth grade can participate in this Gator Football Camp from 4:30-7 p.m. August 2-5 at Sam Vitanza Stadium. Cost is $20 per athlete. Participants will be taught leadership qualities, fundamentals for each position and basic group drills. For more information, contact the Athletic Department at 281-229-6410.
Gator Youth Football Camp
The Dickinson High School Athletics Department will host Gator Youth Football Camp for students in grades K-7 from 5-7:30 p.m. July 26-28 at Sam Vitanza Stadium. Cost is $50 per athlete. Registration will take place from 5-7 p.m. July 21, 22 and 25 at the Dickinson ISD Field House and Stadium. The goal of the camp is to teach leadership qualities to enhance every player's ability to be a champion teammate and teach fundamental in both offense and defense. For more information, contact Coach Pat Spies at 979-574-1457 or pspies@dickinsonisd.org.
DHS Softball Camp
The Dickinson High School Softball team will offer a camp August 8-10 at the DHS Softball Field. Girls entering grades 3-5 will come from 5-7 p.m., followed by those entering grades 6-9 from 7-9 p.m. Cost is $50 per athlete. Participants will be taught positional drills, offensive drills, defensive drills, fundamental skills and receive a t-shirt. For more information, contact Timi Radicioni at 281-229-7810 or tradicioni@dickinsonisd.org.
Dickinson Volleyball Camp
The Dickinson Volleyball Camp will be held 8:30-11:30 a.m. June 6-9 at DHS for athletes in grades 5-8. Cost is $50 per athlete. Camp coaches include the Dickinson volleyball staff and former players. Participants will be introduced to the game of volleyball, have skill training, competitive games and receive a t-shirt and camp awards. For more information, contact Coach Mitzi Matthews at 281-229-6537.
DHS Summer Drama Camp
The Dickinson High School Drama Department will present "The King's New Clothes" at their 2016 Summer Drama Camp for students entering grades K-9. It will be held from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. August 8-12 at the DHS Auditorium. The Summer Drama Camp is a way for kids of all ages to come and experience theatre in a fun and non-competitive way. Students are introduced to all areas of theatre including acting, dancing, singing, set work and more. Cost is $100 per student and includes a camp t-shirt and snacks throughout the week. Students will need to bring a sack lunch each day. The camp will be led by DHS Theatre Arts Directors Laurel Powell and Marisa Hataway. For more information, contact Powell at 281-229-6519 or email lpowell@dickinsonisd.org.
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It is the policy of the DISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap for services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. It is the policy of the DISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age in its employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Robert Cobb, at 2218 East FM 517, Dickinson, TX 77539, (281) 229-6000, and/or the Section 504 Coordinator, Laurie Rodriguez, at 2218 East FM 517, Dickinson, TX 77539, (281) 229-6000.
Es política del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Dickinson no discriminar en base de raza, color, nacionalidad de origen, sexo o discapacidad, por servicios o actividades como es requerido en el Título VI del Acto de los Derechos Civiles de 1964, según enmendado; el Título IX de la Enmiendas de Educación de 1972, según enmendado; y la Sección 504 del Acto de Rehabilitación de 1973, según enmendada. Es política del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Dickinson no discriminar en base de raza, color, nacionalidad de origen, sexo, discapacidad, o edad en las prácticas de empleo como es requerido por el Título VI del Acto de los Derechos Civiles de 1964, según enmendado; el Título IX de la Enmiendas de Educación de 1972; el Acto de la Discriminación de Edades de 1975, según enmendado; y la Sección 504 del Acto de Rehabilitación de 1973, según enmendada. Para información sobre sus derechos o procedimientos de quejas, contacte el Coordinador del Título IX, Robert Cobb, en 2218 East FM 517 Dickinson, TX 77539, (281) 229-6000, y/o el Coordinador de la Sección 504, Laurie Rodríguez, en 2218 East FM 517 Dickinson, TX 77539, (281) 229-6000.
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