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Welcome To Fast Track
Greetings!
Welcome to Fast Track, Allen ISD's Email News Service. Thank you for subscribing. We wish everyone an enjoyable Thanksgiving vacation.
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New AISD Principals Named
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 Melissa Pursifull (left) has been named as the new principal of Rountree Elementary School and Stephanie Logan (right) is the new principal of Cheatham Elementary School.
Pursifull has been the school's assistant principal since 2010. She replaces Daniel Pitcock, who was recently named as the school district's chief operating officer.
Logan, who has served as Cheatham's assistant since 2010, replaces Leslie Norris. Norris was recently appointed as the new principal of Ereckson Middle School.
Replacing Pursifull as the Rountree assistant principal will be Justin Spies. Spies is currently a school district instructional designer and technology specialist. George Lee will replace Logan as Cheatham's assistant principal. Lee has been a 7th grade science teacher, coach and PALs teacher at Curtis Middle School since 2010. He previously taught 6th grade at Olson Elementary School
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Visit Artopolis At Watters Creek
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A district-wide elementary school art show, "Artopolis," is set for Thursday, Nov. 20, at 934 Market Street in the Watters Creek shopping center from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is free.
The show features student art exhibits, collaborative art projects, literary adventures and refreshments. Allen High School orchestra students will provide live music led by David DeVoto. Artopolis is being held in conjunction with the Allen Arts Alliance, Art-to-Go and Allen Reads.
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Mo Williams - Allen Lady Eagles Hoopfest Tips Off Thursday
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Seventy varsity and JV teams will compete in the Mo Williams Allen Lady Eagles Hoopfest on November 20-22. The sponsor is Mo Williams of the Minnesota Timberwolves NBA team.
Games will be held at the high school, Ereckson, Curtis and Lowery gymnasiums over the three day tournament. More information...
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Holiday Spectacular Presented By Tallenettes December 4th and 5th
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 The Allen Tallenettes will present their second "Holiday Spectacular" on December 4 and 5. The holiday performance each night will include the AHS Encore Show Choir and Tallenette Drill Team. A holiday marketplace and appearance by Santa will begin at 5 p.m. on Friday, December 5 prior to the show.
The ticket price of $10 includes general admission seating at the performance and a complimentary visit with Santa (Friday only)!
More information here...
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Procedures Outlined For Bad Weather School Closings
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 With winter weather almost here, parents should become familiar with Allen ISD's bad weather school closing procedures. Under most circumstances, a decision to close or delay school due to bad weather will be made by 5:30 a.m. or earlier.
If school is closed or delayed, the announcement will first be posted on the Allen ISD website at www.allenisd.org. Cable Channel 98 will post the information and the major television and radio stations will be notified. Because of the large number of school districts in the area, the television and radio announcements are sometimes delayed 30 to 45 minutes. Information will also be posted on the Allen ISD Facebook page. Finally, parents will be notified by automated phone calls through the SchoolMessenger notification system. It is important that parents keep their contact phone number current in Skyward if they want to receive SchoolMessenger notifications.
Parents are encouraged not to call the school offices since no employees are answering the phones that early in the morning. We also ask that parents do not call the notification system back as this also slows the system down.
The web site and Facebook are the quickest sources of information for a school closing. If school is not closed for the day, no announcements will be made and students should report at the normal time.
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Allen Eagles Take On DeSoto Eagles at AT&T Stadium
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 The Allen Eagles football team plays their biggest game of the year at AT&T Cowboys Stadium this Saturday at 11 a.m. against DeSoto High School. General admission tickets to the game are on sale at the Allen ISD Athletic Office through noon on Friday. Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for students while all tickets are $10 at the gate.
Parking at the stadium is $10 and the stadium security enforces the "no large bags" policy that is used for NFL and college games at the stadium. Tickets can be used for all four HS playoff games on Saturday. The game will be broadcast on KKLF 1700 AM radio and will also be streamed online on The Old Coach Network: http://legacysportsnetwork.com
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Tickets Going Fast For Annual Father-Daughter Holiday Ball
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 Tickets are going fast for the the annual Father-Daughter Holiday Ball. The dances will be held on Saturday, December 13 at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Allen ISD Community Education Department.
The dances are made each year for girls in sixth grade and younger with their father or adult guest. Both dances include music and snacks but no meal. The 5 p.m. dance is geared more towards younger children with music and activities although there are no age restrictions on either dance. Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. Purchase early as the 7:30 p.m. dance has traditionally been a sellout. Click here for more information about all concerts and dances.
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Fine Arts Department Posts Busy December Schedule
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Holiday choir, band, dance and orchestra concerts are scheduled for the month of December. The Tallenettes and Encore Holiday Spectacular event and performance is set for December 4 and 5. The winter Lowery and AHS Orchestra concert will be held December 9 at 6:30 pm and the Winter Choir Concert will be December 11 at 7 pm.
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School & Community Organizations Invited To Join Christmas Parade
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 The Allen Rotary Club is inviting school and community groups to register for the 2014 Allen Christmas Parade. The parade, which is sponsored by the Allen Sunrise and Allen Noon Rotary Clubs, will be held on Sunday December 7 starting at 2 p.m. Group entry fees are $40 for Non-Profits through November 21. The fee is $50 after November 21 with the final entry deadline on Monday December 1 at 5 p.m.
Entry forms are available online at www.allenchristmasparade.com. Completed forms should be mailed to The Rotary Club of Allen, P.O. Box 369, Allen, Texas 75013 or delivered to Neighborhood Management Inc. Offices at 203 B. South Jupiter, Allen, TX 75002 (across from Lowery Center). Please submit no later than Tuesday, November 25th.
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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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Upcoming Events
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November 20-22 - Mo Williams Lady Eagles Hoopfest, AISD Gymnasiums
November 22 - Eagle Football Playoff Game vs. DeSoto, AT&T Stadium, 11 a.m.
November 24-28 - Thanksgiving Vacation
November 26 - Basketball Men's and Women's Home Opener, 6 p.m.
December 4 & 5 - Holiday Spectacular, Performing Arts Center, 7:30 p.m.
December 7 - Rotary Club Christmas Parade, Downton Allen, 2 p.m.
December 9 - Winter Orchestra Concert, PAC, 6:30 p.m.
December 11 - Winter Choir Concert, PAC, 7 - 9 p.m.
December 13 - Father - Daughter Ball, AHS Cafeteria, 5 & 7:30 p.m.
December 15 - Board of Trustees Meeting, Allen City Hall, 7:00 p.m.
December 16 - Ford MS & Elementary Cluster Concert, PAC, 7 p.m.
December 20-21 - Allen Civic Ballet Nutcracker, PAC, 7 p.m.
December 22 - January 5 - Winter Vacation
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