Graduation dates reminder LISD to hold super teacher job fair LISD Adult and Community Ed. summer schedule All sneezes are not created equal LISD Calendar of Events

LISD to hold super teacher job fair

LISD's annual Super Teacher Job Fair will take place April 14 from 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at Flower Mound High School, 3411 Peters Colony Blvd. in Flower Mound. The registration deadline has been extended to April 11. Click here for more information. Click here to register.

LISD Adult and Community Ed. summer schedule

LISD's Adult and Community Education department recently released its summer class schedule. This summer, LISD Adult and Community Education teamed up with LISD's Special Education Department and LISD Council of PTAs to pilot a program for special education students. Social skills, fine motor skills, reading and speech classes will be offered along with parent education classes for those caregivers of children with learning difficulties. The name of the program is Me First, since the emphasis is on helping children gain confidence in these skill areas. Other new programs include kids' cooking classes, dance fever and modeling bootcamp, Media Arts Camp and photography classes. To view this summer's class schedule, click here.

All sneezes are not created equal

Dr. Annie Phillip, medical director of PediPlace, wants to remind parents that children who have a runny nose, watery eyes and are sneezing may not have allergies. Some may have an infection, which is indicated by a fever on top of the other symptoms. Most symptoms related to a virus can be treated within 1-2 weeks through over the counter medications. If symptoms persist, consult a pediatrician to determine if the child might have allergies. There are many studies that have looked at the impact of allergies on children and their ability to learn and focus in school. Appropriate treatment can benefit children by allowing them to rest better at night and as a result, learn and behave better in school.

LISD Calendar of Events

Jackson Early Childhood Center to hold garage sale The Lillie Jackson Early Childhood Center will have a giant garage sale to benefit children's cancer projects on April 21 from 8 a.m. to noon in the school's parking lot. Funds raised will also help benefit the family of Santiago Dominguez a Lillie Jackson student, who is currently undergoing cancer treatment, as well as St. Jude's Children's Cancer Research Hospital. Donald Elementary hosts Family Fun Night Donald Elementary wil host a Family Fun Night on April 13 from 6 - 9 p.m. at the school. The event will include bounce houses, carnival games, food and drinks, a bake sale and a silent auction. The event is open to the community. Tickets will be available at the door for $1 for a pack of four. FMHS Colorguard holds mini-camp The Flower Mound High School Colorguard will host a mini-camp on April 21 from 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in the school's gymnasium for all girls interested in learning how to spin flags, toss a rifle and dance with sabers. Students will be grouped by grade level. A $30 registration fee will cover the half-day class, a camp T-shirt, a mid-morning snack and activity supplies. Registration forms may be downloaded at www.fmhsband.org. Contact Darla Turner at 972-539-6634 for more information. The Colony Early Childhood PTA holds meeting for upcoming kindergarten students' parents The Colony Early Childhood PTA will host a meeting for parents of children enrolling in kindergarten this fall on April 12 at 7 p.m. in the Ethridge Elementary cafeteria. Parents will have the opportunity to speak with education experts, your child's future teachers, principals and PTA leaders. This is not a members-only meeting. Childcare for children age 3 and older will be provided free of charge. For more information, visit www.tcecpta.org. Marcus hosts college financial aid night Marcus High School will host a college financial aid night for parents of juniors and seniors on April 17 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Beverly Henry Wheeler, past president of the National Association for College Admission Counseling, will speak and answer questions for parents. Marcus counselors will also discuss graduation plans, what is important to consider for the college bound, college resources, ACT/SAT testing dates, financial aid and more. Hebron HS Theatre Booster Club announces activity dates Hebron High School's Theatre Booster Club has announced its spring activity dates. The club will host a car wash on April 21 from 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in the parking lot of Arby's at the corner of Josey Lane and Hebron Parkway. The club has also teamed up with McAlister's Deli so that the restaurant will donate a portion of the revenue generated on April 30 from 6 - 9 p.m. from all customers who mention they are there to support the booster club. The HHS Theatre Booster Club will host a Dessert Theatre on May 16 at 8 p.m. During the Dessert Theatre, students will perform while audience members have refreshments for $5. For more information about the club and its activities, contact HHSTB president Veronica Marks at 972-395-1278 or visit the club's website by clicking here. LISD Council of PTAs hosts vendor fair The LISD Council of PTAs will host a vendor fair on April 28 from 9 a.m. to noon at Killough Lewisville High School - North. Anyone needing to raise funds for an organization is encouraged to come and see what more than 100 area vendors have to offer. The PTA with the most attendees will win $100. The fair is open to the community. For more information, contact Heather Mathis at illystar@aol.com. FMHS faculty basketball game moved The Flower Mound High School faculty versus students basketball game has been moved to April 11 at 7 p.m. in the school's main gymnasium. Admission is $5 per person. Greater Lewisville Special Education PTA holds meeting The Greater Lewisville Special Education PTA will host a meeting titled "Positive Communications: Win-Win Solutions" on April 12 from 7 - 9 p.m. at the LISD Special Services Building, 400 W. Main St. in Lewisville. This is the same program that was scheduled March 29 but canceled due to weather. The featured speaker will be Ivan Vance, senior consultant for parent involvement and mental health issues at the Region 10 Education Service Center. For more information, contact Laila Kawar at rashaangel@msn.com. Bridlewood holds book fair Bridlewood Elementary will hold its spring book fair the week of April 20-27. The school will be participating in the One For Books program, which contributes one book for every dollar donated to several non-profit organizations such as Kids in Distressed Situations, Inc., National Center for Family Literacy and Toys for Tots. For more information, contact Laurie Barreau-Williams at 817-497-0088 or 817-528-0088. FMHS to host passing camp Flower Mound High School will host a football passing camp June 18-22 from 7:30 - 10:30 a.m. each day at the school's stadium. For more information, or to register, contact Mike Castillo at 214-538-9801 or at castillomm@lisd.net. Elementaries hosting multi-cultural events Wellington Elementary will host its multi-cultural event titled It's a Small World After All on April 24. The event will include a representative from the Irish School of Dance, a flamenco guitarist, Indian dancers and a second-grade Chinese parade. Valley Ridge Elementary will also host a multi-cultural event titled A Passport to the World on April 26. During the morning, students will listen to storyteller Ayubu Kamau and his African drums. Starting at 6 p.m., there will be international coffees and desserts followed by performances by Latino dancers, Irish cloggers and martial artists.