September 3, 2015



Calendar of Events
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD Campus Connection
EMS Unveils Redesigned Website
New website features revitalized design, quick access links, and custom calendar selections.  
 
It's here! Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD is excited to announce the launch of the newly redesigned district and campus websites. The site's enhanced content and improved functions will allow parents and students swift access to district information and school events, and will provide a more conventional and interactive experience for viewing EMS ISD news, videos, and activities.

Key features include new highlights, easily accessible drop down menus, user-friendly student and parent tabs, quick access to district events, new translation and search functions, and the ability to customize calendar selections based on your specific school needs.
 
The site also is built to be "responsive," which means it will automatically reformat to fit various sizes of electronic and mobile devices. This allows users easier access to all information on the website through views customized to fit mobile phones, tablets, laptops, and computers.

"The new website is part of an effort to enhance communication resources and share the story of our great district," said Megan Overman, EMS ISD Director of Communications. "Our goal is for our website to be a dynamic source of news and information that is easy to use, meets the needs of our various audiences, and reflects the pride and excellence of our schools and district. We are excited to provide this fresh and updated resource for our community." 

Please visit your campus website to customize your calendar and view the new features.
Employee information forms

Deadline approaching soon!  
Don't forget to fill out your employee information forms through Employee Access for the 2015-2016 school year. Please click here for Skyward Employee Access instructions.The deadline for completion is September 17

If you are unable to log into Skyward, please call 817-232-0880, ext. 2703, or email Jean Smith at: [email protected].

Earn your graduate degree online! 

Back to school scholarships available now. 

Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD has partnered with HotChalk Partner Network to offer scholarships for graduate programs. The program offers free textbooks and Apple iPad Minis for all enrolled students. Please click here to view the flier. To access the website, please click here.

Flu season is just around the corner 

Passport Health/North Texas Flu Shots will provide on-site flu shot clinics for Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD this fall. Please click here for dates, times, and additional information.

Are you getting enough sleep?
Sign up for the three-week sleep challenge and receive a prize. 

What is the Sleep Well Challenge?
The Sleep Well Challenge is a three-week challenge where participants compete to sleep the recommended seven to nine hours per night. Each participant will learn how sleep supports and affects our brain, body, and behavior. 

All participants will automatically be enrolled in the Working-Well fleece jacket drawing and will receive a free blanket. In addition, the campus with the highest percentage of participants will receive a snack party. 

The deadline to register is Monday, September 14.  Please click here to learn more about the challenge. 

Compliance Training 
All EMS ISD employees are required to complete mandated state trainings each year. Please complete the appropriate compliance bundle below for the 2015-2016 school year. Courses must be completed no later than Friday, September 11.
 
Professional Compliance Bundle 2015
The professional learning compliance 
bundle for teachers, administrators, and other certified staff includes sections for counseling, human resources, health service, technology, special education, and professional learning. Please respond to the practice quizzes at the end of each section. To receive credit, all sections must be complete and a score of 100 percent earned on the final assessment. 

Basic Compliance Bundle 2015
The basic compliance bundle for paraprofessionals, auxiliary, and administrative non-instructional staff includes sections for counseling, human resources, and health services. Please respond to the practice quizzes at the end of each section. To receive credit, all sections must be complete and a score of 100 percent earned on the final assessment. The Basic Compliance Bundle 2015 Spanish translation will be available soon. 
 
Please click here
 for instructions on how to access the compliance bundles.

About Our People
 
How do I Get Mentioned in About Our People?
 
We want to hear from you! Submit your good news for "About Our People" to Megan Carradine in the Communications Department at [email protected]
  
Examples of items to submit for About Our People:
  • Employees who receive awards for their professional accomplishments
  • Employees elected to serve in professional organizations
  • Employees who give presentations at meetings/conferences
  • Employees who publish articles or books
  • Those who receive grants or are selected for scholarships  
  • Showcasing a department, campus, teacher, program, coach, etc.
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