School Times — April 24, 2019
Two RISD Teachers Named 2019 TI Foundation Innovations in STEM Teaching Award Winners
Tobi Brooks, a mathematics teacher at Pearce HS, and Helen Arceneaux, a science teacher at Liberty JH, were surprised in their classrooms with news that they have been selected as winners of the 2019 Texas Instruments Foundation Innovations in STEM Teaching Award. The award, facilitated by the RISD Excellence in Education Foundation, seeks to recognize secondary education STEM teachers who embrace and develop innovative instructional methods that engage students and help instill a love of learning.
Congratulations to two outstanding RISD teachers and thank you to Texas Instruments!
The Gift of Good Sight
More than 100 Richardson ISD elementary students received a free pair of eyeglasses recently through a partnership with the Essilor Vision Foundation.
Last week, a mobile clinic provided new glasses to 33 students at Stults Road ES and 77 students at Thurgood Marshall ES, allowing some children to see clearly for the first time.
Thank you Essilor Vision Foundation!
Who is Your Counselor of the Year?
Nominations are now open for the RISD Counselor of the Year — Leader of the Heart Award.
Is your campus counselor exceptional at what they do? Have they gone the extra mile for your students or family? Consider nominating them for this inaugural RISD recognition.
The selected counselor will go on to represent RISD in the Texas Counselor of the Year selection process. Nominations are open through Friday, May 3.
Patti Kieker Servant Leader Award
Nominations for the Patti Kieker Servant Leader Award are now open. This award provides recognition to an exemplary central-level employee who has helped RISD achieve the district’s mission and exemplifies servant leadership.
Patti Kieker helped the district fulfill its mission during her more than 40 years of service to the Richardson Independent School District. As a teacher, Assistant Principal, Principal, Executive Director, Assistant Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent and Interim Superintendent she supported the students, families, teachers, principals and staff by providing support that exemplifies the qualities of a servant leader.
Nominations can be made by any RISD staff member, student, parent, or community member.
District Calendar
- May 6 — Regular Board meeting
- May 5–11 Teacher Appreciation Week
- May 7–9 STAAR EOC Testing
- May 13–16 STAAR Testing
- May 20 — Board Work Session
- May 27 — Student & Staff Holiday
- May 29 — Last Day of School
- June 2–3 — Class of 2019 Graduation Ceremonies
Upcoming Meetings, Events and Fundraisers
- RISD Athletic Events Calendar
- April Fine Arts Calendar
- RISD Assessment Calendar
- Class of 2019 Elementary Senior Breakfasts & Walks
- April 26–27 — RHS Eaglette Revue 2019
- May 1 — Pearceapalooza Talent Show
- May 5–10th Annual A Peep at the Coops for Moss Haven Farm
- May 5–11 — Teacher Appreciation Week
- May 17 — Berkner Booster Club Scholarship Golf Outing
- May 24–25 — Wallace ES Seussical Jr. the Musical
Enroll Your Child Online for the 2019–2020 School Year
All students who will be new or returning to RISD for the 2019–2020 school year may now enroll online. Paper enrollment is no longer available. Parents whose children will be attending school in RISD in 2019–2020 should enroll online without delay.
Like last year, returning students will need a unique “snapcode” to enroll. Snapcodes were sent to parents by their child’s current school — contact your school if you need a snapcode or would like to use a school device to enroll your child online.
Please visit the online enrollment page to learn more* including the information parents will need in order to enroll online.
Have a Question About RISD?
We’re glad you asked!
From time to time, students, parents, residents or taxpayers have questions about information or issues related to RISD, but aren’t sure who to ask or where to go for information. We’re Glad You Asked is a feature on the RISD website that lets stakeholders ask questions about anything related to RISD, and you’ll receive an emailed response from the appropriate RISD staff member. Some questions & answers may be featured in district publications.
Simply visit risd.org/gladyouasked to use this feature.
From time to time, students, parents, residents or taxpayers have questions about information or issues related to RISD, but aren’t sure who to ask or where to go for information. We’re Glad You Asked is a feature on the RISD website that lets stakeholders ask questions about anything related to RISD, and you’ll receive an emailed response from the appropriate RISD staff member. Some questions & answers may be featured in district publications.
Simply visit risd.org/gladyouasked to use this feature.
