November 26, 2018

Dear Judson ISD Team ,

I hope that each of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving break and you were able to spend time relaxing and enjoying time with family and friends. While the profession of educating children always keeps us moving, we are about to enter some very busy weeks. But most of us thrive on being busy and working hard to get the job done.

Before the break, I was able to spend some time at Elolf Elementary with some wonderful teachers and students. Every time I get the opportunity to spend time with students I am reminded of how important our job is. As you all know educators wear many hats. Not only do we educate but we teach some of the basic fundamentals of being a good human being.

Carol Harris, a teacher at Elolf Elementary, started a wonderful literacy effort called the Book Tasting Club. It encourages students to ?taste? books by being able to see, read, and discuss different books before they decide which book to select. Before the Book Tasting Club met this particular day, I was able to hear an amazing book entitled, Each Kindness. This unforgettable book was written and illustrated by the award-winning author Jaqueline Woodson and E.B. Lewis. The book has a powerful anti-bullying message that every student should hear. In the story, Chloe and her friends refuse to play with the new girl, Maya. Every time Maya tries to join Chloe and her friends, they reject her. Eventually Maya stops coming to school. When Chloe's teacher gives a lesson about how even small acts of kindness can change the world, Chloe is stung by the lost opportunity for friendship, and thinks about how much better it could have been if she'd only shown a litt le kindness toward Maya.

I'm happy to tell you that Elizabeth Stamper with Scholastic is making it possible for each elementary campus to have a copy of this story. This book is a reminder of the importance to show kindness to everyone at all times. Sometimes we forget that the small acts of kindness mean so much. That can change everything. Join me this week engaging in acts of kindness. That example will model to our students how important kindness is to this world.

Superintendent M essage

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

Dr . Ball at Elolf ES at a m eet ing of t he Book Tast ing Club

CAMPUS LIFE

AROUND JISD

Judson Rocket Kyra White signs to play basketball on scholarship at USC

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Tiffany McGarr it y inks her intent ions to play basketball at UT Rio Grande Valley

after her senior year as a Judson Rocket .

For Col lege Futures

SIGNINGS

Corina Carter will play her f inal year at Judson HS before taking her talents to The Universit y of

New Mexico.

Wagner JROTC JV placed 1st Overall compet it ion at t he Somerset Dr ill Meet .

I t was the second compet it ion of t he school year where the JROTC teams

competed in Armed Dr ill, Unarmed Dr ill, Color Guard, Physical Training, Marksmanship and Academics.

OUR STUDENTS AROUND

JISD

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Wagner JROTC

Masters Elementary Kinder and Pre-K Teachers held their annual

Thanksgiving Feast with all t he t r immings for students and their families. The PTO provided the

turkeys, t he parents donated the side dishes, and the students made the

decorat ions for t he feast .

JV squad tops at meet

Priceless Lessons of Grat itudeGiving Thanks

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The Wobble & Gobble Thanksgiving FeastFirst i t was t he Wobble & Gobble 5K run and t hen t he JISD

Thanksgiving Com m unit y Feast . Close t o 2,000 people cam e t o share in t h is food and m usic t radit ion at Judson High School.

Giving Thanks

Hopk ins Elem ent ary provided a st af f Thanksgiving luncheon. There was an

abundance of food and desser t s for everyone. Just a way of t hank ing st af f for al l t hey do.

JISD's Way

Cal endar

December 24- Jan. 4Chr istmas Break. Distr ict campuses and off ices closed

CHRISTMAS ISCOMING!

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Santa was given a thunderous parade through Rolling Oaks Mall by the Wagner Drum Line. They rallied

parents and children throughout the parade as they led the big guy to his throne in the mall. Way to go

Wagner Drum Line!

December 20t hJudson ISD Board Meeting ERC Board Room at 7 pm

December 21stEar ly Release

December 8t hJudson Education Foundation's Jingle Bell Jamboree @ Wagner 10 AM

December 17t hJISD Distinguished Educator Awards 6-8 pm at the Per forming Ar ts Center

Januar y 26t hJEF Gala and Casino Night Incarnate Word Univer si ty Skyroom at 5:30 pm