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Welcome To Fast Track
Greetings!
Welcome to Fast Track, Allen ISD's Email News Service.
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Yes - There Is School Tomorrow
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The bad weather makeup days set aside in the calendar for school closings are both being used.
Therefore tomorrow, April 18 and Friday June 6 are regular schools days for 2014.
There is a student holiday on Monday April 21st.
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Early Voting Starts April 28 For Board of Trustees Election
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Early voting begins on April 28 for the 2014 Board of Trustees and Allen City Council election.
Five candidates have filed for two seats on the Allen ISD Board of Trustees. Incumbent Louise Master and Wayne Boline are running for Place 6 on the Board. Incumbent Mark Jones, Paul Jackson and Jimmy Trotter are candidates for Seat 7 on the Board.
Election day is Saturday May 10 with the election polls closing at 7 p.m.
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Stadium Updates Posted Online
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Information concerning the temporary closing of Allen Eagle Stadium and the status of identifying and resolving the problem are now posted online at http://www.allenisd.org/Page/382.
"Since the announcement was made that we were temporarily closing Eagle Stadium, there has understandably been a big interest from our community about the status," according to Dr. Lance Hindt, superintendent of schools. "We will be updating the information as it becomes available to keep everyone informed."
The stadium site includes a question and answer section, news release, media reports and stadium facts and figures.
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NCLB Report Cards Released
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AHS Athletes Look To State Contests
| Four AHS tennis players recently qualified for the state tennis tournament on April 28 and 29 in Austin. Shown at the left are: Dillon Pineda, Josh Mckinney, Dayton Hancock and Nicole Goodman. The Allen Girls Golf team is also heading to their state tournament. The girls will compete in Austin on April 28 and 29. The girls won the state 5A golf title in 2005, 2006 and 2012. |
'14 After Prom Committee Needs You
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The After Prom is set for 11:59 a.m. on Saturday May 3 to 5:00 a.m. on May 4 at Allen High School immediately following the Senior Prom on May 3.
Planners still need adult volunteers to help make this year's event a success. To volunteer, please complete an Allen ISD volunteer form on the Allen ISD website. Then visit this link to sign up for an After Prom shift: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4BACA62AA7FF2-after
The After Prom Committee also needs monetary donations to help fund our After Prom scholarships awards. Donations will be accepted until Friday, May 2. To make a financial donation using your MasterCard or VISA, visit: http://allenisd.org/Page/11725
If you have an item to donate to the prize store, contact Tracey Cline, 972.998.7660 or e-mail [email protected] before Friday, May 2.
If you have any other questions about After Prom, contact After Prom Committee Chair Diana Kinsey, [email protected].
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Showcase Production May 9-10
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The annual Showcase dance production will be held in the PAC on May 9 at 7 p.m. and May 10 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Showcase features dance and musical numbers from the Tallenettes Drill Team and AHS Color Guard. The event often sells out so purchasing tickets in advance is recommended. Look for ticket information soon on the Performing Arts Center website.
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STAAR Testing Week Ahead
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A majority of Allen ISD students will be taking the state required STAAR tests on April 22-23.
Parents should be aware that lunch visitors and volunteers are not allowed in the building on testing days. The school district asks parents to avoid scheduling their students for appointments or early release on testing days.
Please encourage your students to get extra sleep and a good breakfast so they can perform at their best.
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Online Summer Camp & Sports Camp Registration Underway
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Online registration is now underway for the Summer 2014 Allen ISD Community Education Summer Camps.
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Upcoming Events
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April 18 - Bad Weather Makeup Day - Now Regular School Day
April 21- Student Holiday / Staff Development Day
April 28 - Board of Trustees Meeting, Allen City Hall, 7 p.m.
May 3 - Allen High School Prom - Allen Event Center, 7 p.m.
May 4 - Allen High School After Prom - AHS, 12 midnight
May 10 - Board of Trustees / City Council Election Day
May 19 - Board of Trustees Meeting, Allen City Hall, 7 p.m.
June 6 - Bad Weather Makeup Day - Now Regular School Day
June 6 - Allen HS Graduation - American Airlines Center, 7:30 p.m.
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Thank you for your support of the Allen Independent School District. |
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