September 23, 2019 Superintendent M essage

THOUGHTS FROM DR. BALLDear Judson ISD Team:

I hope that everyone had a great weekend. Just recently I came across a story explaining how a wolf pack works together in support of each other and its analogy to leadership. In the adjacent photo, the three wolves in front are old and sick. They walk in front to set the pace. The next five are the strongest. They protect the front side from an attack. The middle group is fully protected. The five behind them are also among the strongest and protect the back side. The last wolf is the leader, he ensures no one is left behind. He keeps the pack tight and on the same path. He is ready to run in any direction to protect his pack.

Just like the wolves we all have a very important role. But most importantly we need to be there to support each other and help each other through the hard times. We all need to be united and know that we are all bonded together under one goal to help ALL students. There is a group of teachers that I ask for everyone to reach out to and that is our new teachers. Our veteran teachers are like the strongest wolves. Veteran teachers possess so much knowledge and their experience has taught them so much to be successful and maneuver the roller coaster ride of teaching. If you recall being a new teacher there are so many emotions that you go through your first year. First is the excitement, then the fear of being responsible for so many students, then comes the tired feeling, and then there are so many other emotions. So I ask for your assistance to reach out to a new teacher and see what they need or how you can help them. We want to retain our new teachers and make sure that they feel welcome, supported and confident that what they are going through is normal.

To our new teachers thank you for being part of Judson ISD. We are here to support you! We want you to be successful so if there is anything you need please reach out to any one of us.

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O ur Great Studen tsThese students are from Salinas Elementary School and they are some of the wonderful students in Judson ISD. Not just because they are sharp scholars, but recently their teacher Ms. Therese Ermer had to be away from the classroom to temporarily help out the district in another way...Strategic Planning. Well, while she was gone, this class of students didn't skip a beat in taking care of their business, staying respectful, engaged, and working with the teacher who was substituting. In fact, the substitute teacher was so impressed, she paid them a complement that got back to Dr. Ball. So she paid them a visit so she could see for herself, this is a great group of scholars.

Salinas Elementary School

Veterans Memorial High School

Josh Walker is a senior at Veterans Memorial High School and is the starting center and team captain on the Patriot Football team. He was recently honored by WOAI-TV as the Thursday Night Lights Scholar Athlete of the Week.

Josh was invited down to the TV studio for an interview and presentation of the award which was a pretty cool experience.

Josh has been a part of Patriot Football from the very beginning and was selected All-District last year. He's a NHS, FCA, and student council member with a 3.9 GPA.

Congratulations to you and Patriot Nation!

Josh Walker TNL Scholar Athlete Honoree

Is there someone you see or work with that you look up to

as a example of working well with others and going the extra mile for students, parents and staff? That 's

what we call a great candidate for

Looking For Some Pamper Time?

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Vet er ans Memor ia l Cosmet ology Depar t ment

So you think you may have gotten into a bit of a rut with your hair style, or nails. Maybe you just want to get a litt le pampering with a spa facial, manicure, or pedicure for a personal "pick-me-up," but you find it hard to afford quality service. Well, the instructors and students at Veterans Memorial High School's Cosmetology Department are ready to bring you back to your best self. They have a menu of services that are quality and affordable. So go ahead and give them a try and let them help you feel like a new person again.

CLICK HERE FOR THEIR MENU OF SERVICES

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com ing soon as well. CLICK ON THE PHOTO ABOVE TO SEE VIDEO

The Wagner HIgh School Counseling Staff has been a fantastic group of professionals that work with our high school students at so many different levels. Others are noticing too. This group was recently selected for the Military Above and Beyond Award. Ms. Shamia Coleman nominated this team through the Air Force Public Affairs Office and they are now set to be recognized and honored at a special Luncheon on November 13. Congratulations to these wonderful and caring professionals.

Wagner Counsel ing Staf f Honored

Judson ISD Hall of Honor nominations are live and we want to hear from you. As you may know, there are actually two Halls of Honor - Athletic and Civic. Both are equally important and seek to recognize those who have achieved and reflected a positive example of what Judson ISD is all about.

So go ahead and send in your nomination for either an Athletic or Civic candidate. Just click on one of the links below and fill out the electronic form. The inductees will be formally announced at the Judson Education Foundation Gala in January of 2020.

CLICK HERE FOR ATHLETIC HALL FORM

CLICK HERE FOR CIVIC HALL FORM

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On Friday, October 25th JISD Athletics is hosting its annual Dig For A Cure Volleyball Game for breast cancer awareness. The game will be hosted at Wagner HS vs. Veterans Memorial at 6:15 p.m. The match will include a pregame ceremony remembering those who have lost their struggle and those still fighting. Each year the event benefits the Texas Wings Organization. CLICK FOR T-SHIRT FORM

JISD Hall of Honor Nominations Open

Dig For A

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In 2018 Sonny Mer rell accept ing his Hall of Honor Induct ion

One of t he biggest events of t he year in Judson I SD is being planned and organized and we want you to be a part of it . I t 's t he annual Wobble N' Gobble 5K Fun Run and Thanksgiving Feast .

Regist rat ion for t he race is already underway and the numbers look to be bigger this year after a successful inaugural run last year.

And of course, t here's the Gobble part ...The Thanksgiving Communit y Feast . Click on the links above.

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www.judsonisd.org

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J E F W obbl e n ' G obbl e

Cal endar

Oct ober 11Th

Oct ober 10t h

Conference/PLC Day

Student Ear ly Release

Holiday: Columbus Day

Regular School Board Meeting ERC Board

Room at 6 pm

Oct ober 14t h

HERE'S THE FLYER

HERE'S THE SIGN UP FORM

Oct ober 15t hDistr ict Professional

Development Student Holiday