May 6, 2016


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In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, EMS ISD thanks our educators for their tireless work, dedication, and commitment to our students. Each of our teachers play a critical role in educating, nurturing, and preparing the future leaders of tomorrow and, for that, we say thank you! 

WMS student's photograph selected for Berlin and New York art exhibit 
Landon Hartline, eighth-grade Wayside Middle School student, was selected to be a part of the EyeEm New Talents Gallery exhibit at EyeEm Studio in Berlin and New York.  
The aspiring photographer named his photograph, "Emotion." The photo was taken using a Nikon D3300 camera, a gift he received this past Christmas.

"It was the first photo I'd ever taken," Hartline said. "I'm honored to have my photo featured." 

EyeEm Studios is located in the heart of Kreuzberg and Manhattan. The studio features up-and-coming talents from around the world. 

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Two EMS students named state champs at 50th Anniversary Texas High School Gymnastics Championship
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD hosted the 50th Anniversary Texas High School Gymnastics Championship meet 
April 29-April 30 at the district's Chisholm Trail High School in Fort Worth, TX. Nearly 300 students from across the state traveled to the event to compete for various high school gymnastics titles. 
 
While the competition was fierce, all three of the district's programs continued to solidify EMS ISD as powerful force in Texas high school gymnastics with two EMS students walking away as champions in their events and the SHS boys team finishing second overall. 

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EMS board member receives prestigious CPA of the Year Award
Long-time EMS ISD Board member Steven G. Newcom was recognized on Tuesday, April 26, as the CPA of the Year for the Texas Society of CPAs' Fort Worth Chapter. Each year, the chapter asks for nominations from its more than 2,400 members. Once the nominations are received, a committee reviews the nominations and selects a winner. Mr. Newcom has been an active part of the organization's Fort Worth chapter for many years.

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Join us for the 2016 Fine Arts Showcase 
You are invited to celebrate the talents and achievements of nearly 1,000 EMS ISD students at this year's District Fine Arts Spring Showcase at the Bass Performance Hall.  

The Showcase is a unique opportunity for our aspiring young artists to showcase their talents in one of the finest performance halls in the world. The Bass Performance Hall has hosted countless top artists of our time and EMS ISD is honored for our students to share in this experience by performing on this stage for the fifth consecutive year. You will be treated to the talents of nearly 1,000 EMS students representing five elementary school choirs, our five middle school bands, and the band, choir, and dance teams from our high schools.

Tickets can be purchased at the Bass Hall Box Office by phone at: 817-212-4280 or through the Bass Hall website at www.basshall.com

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Election Day is May 7

Voting for the EMS ISD School Board election is this Saturday, May 7.  

For information on where to vote, visit 

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About Our People 

Shawna Wilson Jensen, Wayside Middle School teacher 

As part of a three-week graduate program, Shawna Wilson Jensen, Wayside Middle School math teacher, will travel to Hamburg, Germany, on Monday, May 16, to set up a library in the International School of Hamburg. 

While in Germany, Jensen plans to Skype her "TV Daily" students to share the similarities and differences between schools in America and Germany.  


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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