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December 12, 2001    

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Banking on a Partnership

Thomas Haley announced a new partnership with Washington Mutual this week that will bring banking to school. Thanks to the help of the school’s newest partner, students can open their own saving accounts in the Haley School Savings Bank. Washington Mutual volunteers act as tellers, managing the students’ accounts at the “Haley Branch Bank.” 

The program is designed to teach students good financial habits and give them an opportunity to practice math skills in a practical setting. 

Washington Mutual has offered the School Savings program for more than 75 years.

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Learning Is Afoot at Farine

Students in Gabrielle Orbison’s third grade class at Farine were visited by a podiatrist recently. Dr. Ronica Halcombe talked with students about being a foot doctor. She gave them gloves, masks, footies and hats, and even cast some of the students’ feet.

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Britain Mural Dedication

Scores of teachers, administrators and retired educators helped dedicate a mural at Britain in honor of former Britain Principal Barbara Kemp Tuesday night. 

The painting, on a wall in the corner of the school’s library, depicts downtown Irving. It was painted by Lewisville artist Lori Fagen.

Kemp, who retired in 1999, was principal at Britain for six years and served the district for 28 years. 

The dedication ceremony was attended by her former co-workers, students, and family. 

Completion of the mural was organized by former Britain librarian Rosemarie Klassen. The dedication ceremony was coordinated by current Britain librarian Leslie Gongora.

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CPR at IH

The entire faculty and staff at Irving High became CPR certified this week. As part of the school’s campus safety plan, employees attended first aid and CPR training during their breaks and conference periods throughout the day Monday and Tuesday. 

The training was lead by Irving High Nurse Rona Hall, athletic trainers Steve Bunt and Nathan Swanner, and a district traveling nurse.

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Winter Break Schedule

Students will be dismissed for the winter break at the end of the day on Wednesday, December 19. Classes will resume at the regular time on Monday, January 7, 2002. 

The District Administration Building offices will be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on December 21, 26 and 28, and on January 2 and 4.

The Administration Building offices will be closed on December 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 29, 30, 31, and on January 1 and 3.

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Austin Christmas Party

Christmas came early for some students at Austin. On December 1, 45 Austin students attended a Christmas party at Kids R Kids day care center in Irving. The party was thrown by Foot Star, Inc., an athletic footwear company and a partner in the Communities In Schools program.

Foot Star provided refreshments and arts and crafts activities for the students and their families. The company also bought gifts for the students. Kids R Kids donated the use of their facilities for the event.

The students enjoyed cookies, punch, face painting, and a visit from Santa.

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Holiday Ho-Downs

Throughout the District, students will participate in dozens of holiday performances during the coming week.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13 

• Irving High Cluster Orchestra Concert, Irving High Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.

• MacArthur Cluster Choir Concert, MacArthur Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.

• Houston/Travis Orchestra Winter Concert at Houston, 7:00 p.m.

• Brandenburg 1st Grade Holiday Program, 7:00 p.m.

• Davis Presents “Christmas Traditions”, Davis Cafeteria, 7:00 p.m. 

• Farine Singers Concert, Farine Cafeteria,7:00 p.m.

• Gilbert 5th Grade Christmas Program, Gilbert Cafeteria 7:00 p.m.

• Hanes 4th Grade Program, Hanes Cafeteria, 7:00 p.m.

• Lee 1st Grade Holiday Program, Lee Cafeteria, 7:00 p.m.

• Schulze 1st Grade Holiday Program “Share Bears”, Schulze Cafeteria, 6:30 p.m.

• Nimitz Advanced Drama and Act V presents “A Christmas Carol”, small Auditorium, 7:00 p.m., $3

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14 

• Nimitz Advanced Drama and Act V presents “A Christmas Carol”, small Auditorium, 9:00 & 10:30 a.m.

• Crockett Band Holiday Concert at Irving High Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.

• Travis Band Holiday Concert at MacArthur Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.

• Irving Boys’ & Girls’ Choir Joint Christmas Concert, First Baptist Church, 7:00 p.m.

• Davis Presents “Christmas Traditions”, Cafeteria, 9:00 a.m.

• Elementary Winter Art Show Reception, Irving Arts Center,6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 17 

• Houston Beginner Band Concert, Cafeteria, 7:00 p.m.

• Travis Holiday Choir Concert with Lee Choir at MacArthur Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18 

• Irving Band Winter Concert, Irving Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.

• MacArthur Bands Holiday Celebration in Music, MacArthur Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.

• Nimitz Cluster Choir Winter Concert, Nimitz Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.

• Austin Choir Winter Concert, Austin Cafeteria, 6:45 p.m.

• Houston Choral Concert, Houston Cafeteria, 7:00 p.m.

• Tom Haley Honor Choir presents “The XMAS Files”, Cafeteria, 9:15 a.m.,1:55 p.m., & 7:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19 

• Irving High Assembly Concert, Honor Orchestra, Irving Auditorium, 8:45 a.m. & 9:30 a.m.

• MacArthur Holiday Music Assembly with Band, A Cappella Choir & Orchestra, 10:00 a.m.

• Elliott 3rd Grade Program Assembly, Elliott Cafeteria, 1:15 p.m.

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