HEBISD News Articles

Adopter Delivers Sweet Treats to HEB Schools

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Heather Curtis (center) of Horace Mann Insurance, a District Adopter, visits Shady Oaks Elementary on Halloween Eve to deliver cookies in costume. As an adopter, Horace Mann provides the Perfect Attendance Spells Success attendance incentive program to all HEB ISD campuses and also offers auto and home insurance discounts for all District employees. Curtis was not able to attend the "Happy Days in HEB" luncheon this spring, so she used Halloween as an opportunity to wear her fifties costume as she visited multiple campuses.

L.D. Bell Choir Records Performance at KERA Studios

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

The L.D. Bell High School A Cappella choir traveled to KERA television studios in Dallas on November 5th to participate in a special titled "Celebrate America!" Under the direction of Mrs. Jo Ann Antinone, the choir performed "Shenandoah" arranged by Tim Janis, who was present at the taping. It was a great opportunity for the choir, and it is an experience they will not forget. The episode is scheduled to air in early March.

Trinity GAP Club Featured on WFAA TV

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Congratulations to the Trinity GAP Club girls that are making a difference in pets lives! Tuesday morning they were featured by Cynthia Izaguirre on News 8 Daybreak's "Our Neighbor" segment. Head sponsor Steffenie Vela, was interviewed regarding the role that the GAP Club has played in helping get dogs adopted from the Euless Animal Shelter and what the Trinity GAP Club means for the girls. Club officers Alice Church and Moncie Garcia were also interviewed about what the GAP Club means to them and how they feel it helps the animals and the community. They are saving pets lives one at a time and making our city a better place.

On Your Mark, Ready, Set, Go

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

"On your mark, ready, set, go!" will mark the start of a 5 K/1 Mile Fun Run/Walk at Hurst Hills Elementary on Saturday, November 14. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. The 5 K Run/Walk will start at 9:00 a.m. and the 1 Mile Walk begins at 9:30 a.m.

Proceeds from the $15 registration fee will be donated to the scholarship fund honoring the memory of Georgeann Gallian, former principal at Hurst Hills and previous member of the Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD Board of Trustees. Gallian served as Hurst Hills Assistant Principal from 1994 through 2002. She was then named Hurst Hills Principal, a position she held until her death in February of 2009.

The scholarship fund has been established as a tribute to Gallian's devotion to education and the students she loved. It will assist former students of Hurst Hills Elementary and graduates of HEB ISD seeking to further their education through college or trade school opportunities.

Parents, Students Learn How to Score Big with IB

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

About 150 parents and students attended a recent International Baccalaureate (IB) Parent Network Meeting. The topic, "Getting Ready for IB Testing," provided a quick overview of the testing process, including how to register for exams, how exams are scored, and some of the terminology used. To view the 2009 Parent Network PowerPoint presentation from the meeting, visit the IB Documents page on the IB department website. To learn about how IB gives students an "edge" in high school and college, visit the District's "Edge" site.

Central Jr. High Book Club Goes Beyond Reading

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Central Junior High Book Club Sponsors Dana Horsburgh and Pam Benson welcomed 50 students to the club's Halloween Party. Club members participate in book centered activities; November's activity will be attending the movie "New Moon."

Free Community Performance Tonight

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

HEB residents can enjoy the final rehearsal and community performance of the L D Bell Marching Band before they head off to Indianapolis for the Bands of America (BOA) Grand Nationals Championship. Please, join the Bell Band tonight, November 10, at Pennington Field. The band will rehearse prior to their performance, beginning at 6:00 p.m.

At approximately 8:45 p.m., the Bell Band will present a community performance in full uniform and their entire BOA show.

The rehearsal and show are free and open to the public.

"This will be a wonderful presentation of music and motion and we encourage everyone to come out to Pennington Field for this show," Mark Chandler, director of visual and performing arts, said.

Pennington Field is located behind the Central Administration building for the HEB ISD at 1849 Central Drive. This location is on the southwest corner of the intersection of Airport Freeway and Central Drive in Bedford.

Families Meet Reading Assistance Dogs at River Trails

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

The River Trails Elementary Reading Goal team put together a night of reading, games, singing, and family fun, including an opportunity to read with the Reading Education Assistance Dogs. Parents learned about the importance of reading with their child and received information about games, songs, and websites to enhance reading activities at home. It was a "Paws"itive experience.

South Euless Holds Annual Fall Carnival

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

South Euless Elementary students, staff, and community members held their annual Fall Carnival on October 24th. They had face painting, a silent auction with some amazing items, games, bounce houses, and horseback rides, and the dancers from Dance Machines Dance Studios put on a special performance for carnival-goers.

Harwood Jr. High Cheerleaders visit Meadow Creek

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Harwood Junior High Cheerleaders visited students at Meadow Creek Elementary and mentored students in math and reading. The cheerleader buddies were found helping students with their fluency by guiding readers with a Reader's Theatre package as well as participating in center math activities to reinforce place value. The HJH cheerleaders will be teaching and modeling positive character traits on their next visit to Meadow Creek Elementary.

Bring Your Dad to School Day at Shady Brook

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Shady Brook Elementary hosted its first Strong Fathers program on Thursday, October 22 with "Bring Your Dad to School" day. Over 200 parents and family members attended to represent their students. Dads and Moms ate breakfast with their students and then visited the classrooms for about 45 minutes to see a typical morning for the students. Afterwards, parents reconvened for a brief meeting highlighting the importance of the role that fathers play in the lives of their children and also pledging to be involved in the education of their students.

Crater Experiments Make an Impact at Bell Manor

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Students in Mrs. Salge's 2nd grade class at Bell Manor Elementary have been studying changes in the sun and moon. To learn about how objects hitting the moon have changed its surface, the students experimented with creating craters by dropping different sizes of balls into pans of sand.

Students to Build, Then Tear Down, "Berlin Wall"

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Trinity High School students who are enrolled in German language classes, with the help of the District Maintenance Department, are building a "Berlin Wall" on campus. This is to symbolize the difficulties a wall can bring to everyday life. It is also in commemoration of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9, 1989.

On Monday, November 9, Trinity will observe the 20th anniversary of this historic event by tearing down the wall, one lunch period at a time.

Hildegard Lombardo, who teaches German at Trinity, said, "Until then it will be an obstacle to many students, and it is meant to be one, so that students have the time to think about the wall - any wall, even a wall we propose to build."

The wall, which is made of Styrofoam with a wood frame, is located near the library. Students will tear down the wall during three lunch periods: 11: 16 a.m., 11:58 a.m., and 12:27 p.m.

Food Drive to Help Local Community

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Community Can Bring Donations to Bell vs. Trinity Football Game

There will be plenty of winners tonight at the Bell vs. Trinity football game, as students from both high schools show their compassion for others by holding a food drive.
Game attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to Pennington Field in Bedford. The donations will go to 6 Stones Mission Network to assist the local HEB community.

As with any hometown rivalry, the two high schools are trying to outdo each other, but in the end, local residents who need food this holiday season are the real winners, regardless of which team gets the highest score or brings the most donations.

"This is a great event, and it will launch our Christmas plan to provide for 600 HEB ISD families during the holidays," Scott Sheppard, executive director of 6 Stones Mission Network, said. "We are thankful for the support for this event that we have received from the school district. As a local graduate, I'm proud of my district and cities."

Dr. Gene Buinger, superintendent of schools, said this was important to many HEB families.

"The downturn in the economy has made it difficult for many of our families this year," he said. "We are happy to partner with 6 Stones Mission Network to help our students and their families through the holidays. Our students always rise to the occasion, and a friendly rivalry like this can really get people out to the game with their donations."

Fans can take their donations to Mobile Attic containers located at the home and visitor entrances.

6 Stones Mission Network is a local non-profit / 501c3 established by First Baptist Church Euless, created with the intent of working with a coalition of churches, not-profit agencies and other entities to assist in meeting the needs of the people within the Hurst, Euless, Bedford community. Earlier this year, they donated school supplies to hundreds of HEB ISD students to help them start the school year.

Are You Smarter Than a TAKS Student?

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Parents, students, and teachers at Midway Park Elementary gathered together on September 24 to challenge each other in a battle of brains! After a brief meeting to discuss TAKS expectations in math, reading, and science, the group divided into classrooms to test their wits in a game show experience much like the one on TV. Parents were pitted against students answering 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade questions in the subject areas. Winners were awarded "100 Grand" (chocolate bars that is.) A fun time was had by all!