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	LISD Chess Tournament Proposed attendance boundaries set for Killian MS Parents, students and teachers invited to take survey Early Education screenings scheduled LISD Calendar of Events

Proposed attendance boundaries set for Killian MS

With the planned opening of Michael G. Killian Middle School for the 2007-08 school year, it is necessary to start the adoption process of the school's attendance boundaries. As has become standard practice in LISD, the Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing at Creek Valley Middle School on Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. The public hearing is not required by law, but LISD officials want to ensure that all community concerns are addressed before the boundaries are adopted. For more information and to view the proposed attendance boundary map, click here.

Parents, students and teachers invited to take survey

As the district develops the 2006-2010 Technology Plan, it is important to get feedback from students, parents and teachers. Your response provides essential information as we move forward with the selection, purchase and distribution of new technology tools. Click here to take the parent survey. Click here to take the student survey. Click here to take the teacher survey.

Early Education screenings scheduled

LISD Special Education Department will conduct Early Education screenings on Jan. 25-26 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. to identify children residing in the district who many have a disability. Screening times will be assigned by appointment. A child who needs to be screened is one who does not appear to act, see, hear, speak, understand or learn as others of his/her age. The tests include vision and hearing screening, as well as motor, language and learning tests. Children who have a disability are eligible to receive instructional and related services from age three or from birth if visually or hearing impaired. If you have a child who is suspected of having a disability, and is at least 2 years, 9 months old, call the Special Education office at 469-713-5203 for an appointment. If the child is younger than the required age, but you are concerned, one may call the Special Education office or one of the following Early Childhood Intervention programs: Special Care and Career Services - serving the LISD north Carrollton area, 972-991-6777. ECI of Dallas Metrocare Services - serving LISD students in far west Bluebonnet Elementary area, 214-331-0109. Infant and Toddler Intervention Program of North Texas - serving the rest of LISD, 940-536-1192. It is acceptable to have a babysitter or other family member bring your child to the screening; however, a signed consent form must be received prior to the screening time. Forms are available at the Special Education office located at 400 W. Main St. in Lewisville, in the event you cannot accompany your child to the screening.

LISD Calendar of Events

MLK essay workshop/contest scheduled The Denton Area Alliance of Black School Educators (DAABSE) is hosting its eighth annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Workshop/Contest on Jan. 20 from 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Fred Moore High School, 815 Crosstimbers in Denton. To register, go to www.dentonisd.org/mlk and fill out the registration form by Jan. 18. Forms may also be mailed and faxed, but must be postmarked by Jan. 17. For more information, click here. Special Education, Special Education PTSA to host special presentation A joint presentation by LISD's Special Education Department and the department's PTSA will be held on Jan. 16 from 7 - 9 p.m. at the Bolin Administrative Center in Lewisville. The presentation, titled Key Changes in IDEA 2004, will feature Attorney Nona Matthews, of the firm Walsh, Anderson, Brown Schulze and Aldrige P.C. Kristie Thomas, Ms. Wheelchair Texas 2006, will be the special guest. Educational professionals and parents in LISD and other districts are encouraged to attend this informative meeting. Reservations are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. E-mail Laila Kawar at rashaangel@msn.com, for more information. To RSVP, go to www.lisd-septsa.org. Shadow Ridge MS to host abstinence program for parents, students Shadow Ridge Middle School will host an abstinence program titled Teens, Sex and Choices for parents on Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. and for students on Jan. 19 during the school day. The meeting will be led by Aim for Success, a provider of sexual abstinence programs. For more information, call Lezlee Neel at 972-422-2322. HHS to present Winter Musical Hebron High School's Performing Arts department will present A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Jan. 18-19 at 7 p.m. and on Jan. 20 at 5 p.m. Tickets will be on sale in January. For more information, or to place a display ad in the show's playbill, contact HHS Theatre Booster Club President Veronica Marks at 972-395-1278. TCHS starts new tutorial program The Colony High School has started the HELP Program or, the Helping Educate Learners Program, as a new after school tutorial program. HELP provides a place for students to go and receive tutorials in addition to the classroom instructor tutorials. It is available each Monday - Thursday from 4:15- 6:15pm for the subjects of English, math, science and social studies. Teachers will be present each night. For more information, call TCHS at 469-713-5178. Early Childhood PTA welcomes parents to meeting All parents of young children are invited Friday, Jan. 12, to the January general meeting of the Carrollton Early Childhood PTA. The meeting will feature a presentation by speaker Carol Wortham about conflict resolution for toddlers. Children in the nursery during the meeting will be treated to a magic and juggling act by Bryan Lankford. The CECPTA meets monthly during the school year at Holy Covenant Church, at Josey Lane and Peters Colony in Carrollton. The meeting runs from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., and new members are always welcome from throughout the Carrollton/Farmers Branch area at any time of year. Child care is available free for first-time visitors. The nonprofit group offers friendship, support and education for parents of children from infants to preschoolers. For further information, please visit www.cecpta.org. FMHS Theatre to present Thoroughly Modern Millie Flower Mound High School's theatre department will present Thoroughly Modern Millie from Jan. 25-27 at 7 p.m. each night. There will also be matinee presentations on Jan. 27-28 with performances at 2 p.m. Tickets are $8 - $15 depending on seating section and are available for purchase starting today, Jan. 8. For more information, go to http://www.fmhstheatre.com. Owen Elementary to celebrate 20th anniversary Owen Elementary will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a spaghetti dinner and silent auction on Jan. 20. Students and their families are invited to gather and participate in the numerous entertainment activities such as the family dance, honor choir performance and recognition ceremony. Spaghetti dinner tickets are available in the school's office. All orders must be turned in by Jan. 13. Students and their families are welcome to attend the event, whether or not they participate in the spaghetti dinner. For more information, contact Virginia Skiles at 972-625-8051 or through e-mail at kvskiles@sbcglobal.net. Lewisville Chamber names school of the month; tickets available for annual banquet The Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce has named Huffines Middle School as its School of the Month. The Chamber and its Education Committee has partnered with Lewisville State Bank branch manager Marvin Jackson to initiate the School of the Month program. This program, designed to recognize LISD campuses located within the city of Lewisville, features one school at each monthly Chamber luncheon. This month the Chamber will also be hosting its annual Denim and Diamonds banquet on Jan. 19 from 6 - 11 p.m. at Circle R Ranch in Flower Mound. Tickets are available for $60 per person or $650 per table. Click here for more information.