October 15, 2018

Dear Judson ISD Team ,

I hope that my message finds you well and you enjoyed the weekend's pleasant weather before this change. Fall weather has arrived as we embrace the uniqueness that it brings.

Last week was such an amazing week. A saying I like to often share is "Be kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.? Last week while reflecting on the week in JISD and learning from those experiences, I was given two huge surprises that meant so very much to me. On Tuesday, after a very long day of meetings, I came back to my office to find a gorgeous mum! Turns out, three young ladies from Judson High School's FFA chapter made me the mum. (bottom photo). The thought that these students took the time to make me the mum and bring it to me, meant the world to me. They had no idea how special their act of kindness was to me. Then on Friday, I was asked to step out of a meeting briefly and was shocked to find Wagner High School had brought me a mum for their homecoming game (top photo).

Some might wonder what 's the big deal about a mum. There is a story behind it. As a high school girl, I was not popular or involved in activities and was basically an outsider watching friends getting mums and enjoying the high school experience. While at that time I would've never admitted a longing for acceptance and being part of a group or club, the truth is, being outside that inclusion circle was not easy. So fast forwarding to today, these mums are so special to me because they are from the people that I want to help the most, students. They need to feel someone is on their team, giving them confidence to knowing the sky is the limit. The individuals that gave me the mums will truly never know just how special and how much I appreciate their act of kindness. I truly appreciate that they took the time to put a smile on my face. This week I want to work extra hard to do that for others. So I ask you to join me in doing something kind for someone else. A single act of kindness can change everything.

Superintendent M essage

THOUGHTS FROM DR. BALL Jeanet t e Bal l , Ph.D.

Dr. Ball stopped by to say thank you to the Wagner Dance Team who gave her a Homecoming Mum for the big game.

It was also Judson's Homecoming. On her way into Rutledge, Dr. Ball snapped a photo with her mum creators Hannah Berry, Mckenna Mosmeyer, and Regan Frederick.

Curr iculum NightThese students and parents at Hopkins Elementary had a ball working with their kids on these curriculum related "make and take" projects. The evening included a PTO meeting, a 1st grade performance and just some fun learning games that everyone seemed to enjoy.

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CREATIVITY AROUND

JISD Learning Water Ecology

There's no better way of really learning how science works than witnessing it as it happens in the

great outdoors. The laws of nature were revealed before the eyes of

Miller 's Point students.

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A Campy

Carbon and Water Cycle Classroom

These wonderful science learning opportunit ies were hosted at t he Science

Camp at Cedar Park.

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Education

LearningTo+g ether

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For the nomination guidelines and forms please CLICK HERE

Honoring Our BESTWe?d l ike you t o subm it your choice for JISD Civic or

At hlet ic Hall of Honor

There?s a simple form to nominate someone and outline his or her qualifications

Deadline is October 19th.

In Honor of Today?s Hall of Honor Member Profile?

Let?s Go Back to 1989

- One gallon of regular gasoline was 89 cents- The Berlin Wall breached and eventually dismantled? Brandenburg Gate

opens- Tiananmen square protests-iconic Tank Man standoff with military tanks

Toyota launches luxury brand Lexus- Serial killer Ted Bundy is executed in Florida?s electric chair- 4,400 year old mummy found in Egypt?s Great Pyramid Giza- Popular music groups: Duran Duran, Paula Abdul, Garth Brooks, and Prince- Popular movies: Twins, Back To The Future II, When Harry Met Sally

Here?s a look at one of our JISD Hall of Honor Inductees of the past

Hall of Honor Profile

Dr. Kimberly McLeod, 2014 JISD Civic Hall of Honor Member

Dr. McLeod is an 1989 graduate of Judson High School. She was an officer on the Starlites Drill Team, ran track, was student council Chaplin and delivered the invocation at her graduation. After earning multiple degrees including her doctorate from Texas Southern University, she has served more than 2 decades in public education and higher education. She has been an advocate for the importance of Cultural Responsiveness, connecting with students in urban school settings.

Prepar ing To Be Olympic Ready

The JISD Special Olympic Bowling team is burning up the alleys these days preparing for the games. These students were honing their skills

at Astro Bowl recently. Take a look at their preps.

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Cal endar

Oct ober 18t h

Oct ober 30t h

Oct ober 16t h

Oct ober 19t h

Meet and Greet Dr. Ball : Ki tty Hawk Middle School at 6 pm

Judson ISD Board of Trustees w i l l convene i ts r egular meeting at 7 pm at the ERC Boardroom.

JISD Bike Rodeo: Rutledge Stadium Parking Lot 5pm

JISD Band Extravaganza: CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER

SPEC IA L O LYM PIA N S

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Oct ober 24t h

Red Ribbon Week Star ts

2018 JISD Yam Dr iveFor years. JISD and the Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner have teamed up to make this charitable

event happen.

There's more information to come.

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Oct ober 22t h

Dig For A Cure: Veterans Memor ial HS at 6 pm Veterans vs. Wagner

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