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Contact:
Jean Ann Collins
Communications
(469) 952-5400 ext. 3504
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This is the seventh edition of Email Express, a communications tool utilized by Princeton Independent School District. This email is distributed weekly to keep you informed. Districtwide events are featured at the top, followed by a section for each campus to make information easier to navigate.
In addition. We welcome suggestions on how we can improve our communications so feel free to email
jcollins@princetonisd.net with your ideas.
W
e encourage you to follow
the district Facebook and Twitter to stay up-to-date, as well. Follow @princetonisd on Twitter and like the Princeton Independent School District page on Facebook.
These accounts are also linked to the district website at
www.princetonisd.net
so you do not need social media to see the postings.
EARLY RELEASE
PISD will release early for a band contest Wednesday, Oct. 18. Schools will observe the following release schedule: PHS releases at 12:05 p.m., buses run at 12:30 after lunch; Clark releases at 12:35 p.m.; Huddleston, 12:35 p.m.; and all elementary schools release at 1:30 p.m.
PANTHER RADIO COVERAGE
 If you are unable to make it to the football games
on Friday
nights, you can hear it live on KPTN Radio. Log on to
www.kptnradio.com
and
download the app to your phone or tablet. The pregame show starts 15 minutes before kickoff, and if you miss part of the game, you can hear it played back
Saturday
mornings at
8
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SCHOOL PICTURES
Double T Photography will be on each campus to school school portraits. Order envelopes will be sent home in advance, or, to pre-order portrait packages from the company's website,
click here. This option is not available for senior portraits. Dates and make-ups are:
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CJH fall
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Today
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Lacy fall retakes
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Oct. 10
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Godwin retakes
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Oct. 11
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Underclass retakes
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Oct. 12
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Senior retakes
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Oct. 13
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Harper fall retakes
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Oct. 17
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Smith retakes
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Oct. 18
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Huddleston retakes
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Oct. 24
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CJH retakes
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Oct. 25
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Lacy class
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Jan. 17
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Godwin class
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Jan. 22
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Harper class
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Jan. 31
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Smith class
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Feb. 6
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Godwin spring
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March 20
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Lacy spring
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March 21
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Harper spring
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March 22
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CJH spring
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March 27
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Huddleston spring
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March 28
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Smith spring
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April 10
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Smith kinder cap and gown
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May 1
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Lacy kinder cap and gown
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May 2
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Godwin kinder cap and gown
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May 3
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Harper kinder cap and gown
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May 4
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RELAY FOR LIFE
 Princeton will host the town's first-ever Relay for Life for the American Cancer Society. Spearheaded by a local organization, The Virtuous Ladies Association, the event is scheduled for 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Friday, Oct. 6, at Jackie Hendricks Stadium. Organizers have set a goal to have 20 teams, 20 survivors, 20 caregivers, 20 sponsors and 10 performers participate.
Relay for Life is a team event where members take turns walking around the track. Teams can sign up now for the Princeton event Oct. 6, which is the Panthers' bye week.
According to the American Cancer Society, each team is encouraged to set up a themed campsite at the event and continue their fundraising efforts by collecting donations for food, goods, games and activities. This money will count toward their overall team fundraising goal.
PISD INSTAGRAM
Princeton ISD now has an official Instagram account to share photos. Recognizing that not everyone who enjoys seeing local pictures on social media has Facebook or Twitter, the district added Instagram to showcase photos from around the district. Follow PrincetonISD on Instagram to see the kids in action this school year.
BELL SCHEDULES
District officials have finalized the campus bell schedules. They are:
Elementary, 8:30 a.m.-3:50 p.m.
Huddleston, 7:30 a.m.-2:55 p.m.
Clark, 7:30 a.m.-2:55 p.m.
PHS, 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
2017-18 CALENDAR
Click here
for a copy of the current school calendar for 2017-2018.
NEW MOBILE APP DISTRICT ID
For instructions on using the mobile app, click here.
To access the parent portal for grades and attendance log in to the parent portal, visit
www.princetonisd.net.
The new district ID is GFHYGD.
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FCA meets this Friday, Oct. 6, in the lecture hall during both lunches. Eat a quick lunch in the cafeteria then head to the lecture hall. A lunch FCA meets at
11:45
and B lunch FCA meets at
12:40
. Everyone is welcome. This week features guest speaker Steven Richardson, youth pastor with Faith Baptist.
GOLF WINNER
Senior Sarah Staley won the Denison Invitational Golf Tournament Monday at Tanglewood Resort at Lake Texoma.
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Band wins 3rd at contest.
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BAND WINS 3RD
The PHS Panther Pride marching band placed 3rd at the NETEX Marching Contest in Commerce. The band had its best two performances of the year in prelims and finals Saturday winning the marching caption in both. The band heads to Springtown Saturday for the Sounds of Springtown Showcase with a prelim performance at 3 p.m.
ALL-REGION JAZZ BAND
Julius Carcamo (tenor sax), Bryan Garay (bari sax) and Thomas Hightower (bass guitar) were selected to the All-Region Jazz Band. All three gentlemen will advance to the Area round in early November for a shot at the All-State Jazz Band.
CHEER FUNDRAISER
 Whataburger to host fundraiser for PHS cheer program tonight between 5-8 with 20 percent of proceeds donated from dine-in and drive-thru when you mention cheer.
COLLEGE APP DAY
Jessica Mitchell is the new part-time college counselor at Princeton High School through a partnership with Collin College. She will host College App Day from 1-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, in the computer lab (fishbowl). It will be an opportunity for high school seniors to complete their college applications while a counselor is there to answer questions they may encounter on the application. Students can also come for assistance with their college essay.
PSAT FOR 9TH-GRADERS
The PSAT designed specifically for 9th-graders to prepare them for future College Board testing is 7:30 a.m. Nov. 1, in the practice gym. Register online at
http://aptestservice.com/princeton before Oct. 20. Cost is $14.
COUNSELOR FACEBOOK
The PHS counseling team now has a Facebook page.
Search using Princeton High School counseling. Or visit the page at the link below.
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
PHS Students of the Month for September are Elijah Gerber and Alexis Butcher.
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Tina Mauldin is Teacher of the Month.
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TEACHERS OF MONTH
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Matt Riggins is teacher of month.
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Tina Mauldin was chosen as the September Teacher of the Month by the volleyball program. Mrs. Mauldin teaches English I and Pre AP English I. She is also a cheer sponsor.
Matt Riggins was chosen as the September teacher of the Month by the football program. Mr. Riggins teaches AP U.S. history, psychology and PALs. He also leads the Patrol on the sidelines during Friday night football games, coaches UIL debate and sponsors National Honor Society.
SENIOR LEADERSHIP SERIES
The local churches are joining efforts to offer encouragement to the students as they end one era of their lives and prepare for the next important chapter.
Dubbed the "Senior Leadership Series" by Princeton's ministerial alliance, Christ Cares for Princeton, the event is scheduled 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, in the PHS auditorium.
But this is not just about the kids. As parents are at the beginning of all the lasts they will experience with their seniors this year, this event will be as much for them as it is for the students.
Organizers say it's important to encourage the seniors to not give up on their goals. In addition, they want them to make God a priority in their lives as they make important decisions about their future when the tendency is to succumb to senioritis and blow off the final days, weeks or months of their high school education.
Throughout the night, the Class of 2018 and their parents will be treated to encouraging words from local leaders, as well as a couple of teachers and coaches who they have spent the last few years looking to for guidance. As an added bonus, a student-led band will lead the group in worship music.
Guests will be treated to snacks, and seniors won't leave empty-handed as there will be opportunities to win prizes.
DIG PINK
 Volleyball players will be wearing pink on the court to promote breast cancer awareness during their home games Tuesday, Oct. 17.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the volleyball teams have joined forces to make a difference through their "Dig Pink" campaign.
During the Tuesday games vs. Anna, there will be different opportunities for people to get involved and raise money for the cause during the annual event. The games start at 5 p.m. with the JV and freshman teams playing first, followed by the varsity match.
In addition to fund-raising games and a bake sale, long-sleeve "Dig Pink" T-shirts are available for $20, if you order today. Click here for a shirt order form.
The players will recognize survivors and honor the memory of those who lost their battle to cancer.
POWDER PUFF GAME
PHS will host its 4th annual Powder Puff football game Wednesday, Oct. 25, at Jackie Hendricks Stadium to benefit the volleyball program's Dig Pink initiative.
Sign up in C212 to participate. This year's team combinations will be the purple squad of 9th- and 12th-graders and the pink squad of 10th- and 11th-graders.
Each team will be allowed four coaches, 20 athletes, one mascot and eight cheerleaders.
Admission will be
$3 for adults and
$2 for students. Since it is a fundraiser for a charity, no athletic passes will be accepted.
FFA MEETING
The PHS chapter of FFA and the FFA Friends and Family booster club will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, in the vocational ag building.
CAFE FRESH
 Cafe Fresh will serve lunch Friday, Oct. 6, featuring a build-your-own burger bar with chips and peachy cobbler cake, as well as sweet tea or lemonade.
Cost this week is $6 for lunch and dessert. Cafe Fresh is cash only.
ATHLETIC NIGHT
The Princeton High School Athletic Booster Club will host a fundraiser night at Texas Roadhouse in McKinney Monday, Oct. 30. A portion of all food sales will go directly to the booster club to support student athletes.
SPONSORS NEEDED
Sponsors are needed for Princeton High School basketball tournament to be held
Dec. 7-9.
Several sponsorship levels are available. E
mail Coach Eric Lockman at elockman@princetonisd.net if interested. Click here for details about becoming a tournament sponsor.
PHS PORTRAIT DATES
Double T Photography has scheduled school day photos and senior portrait dates at PHS for the coming year. They are:
Underclassman retakes Oct. 12
Senior portrait retakes Oct. 13
ACT PREP
The McKinney campus of Collin College is currently offering an ACT test prep course. Contact PHS counselors for more information.
PANTHER GAME DAY THEMES AND PEP RALLY INFO
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Date
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Opponent
-mascot
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Theme
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Dress attire
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Bye |
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10/17:
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Quinlan
-Panthers
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Pink Out the Panthers
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Pep rally: Dig Pink
Pink out (breast cancer awareness)
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10/20:
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Paris
-Wildcats
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Wipeout the Wildcats
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Beach wear
(no swimsuits, obviously)
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10/27:
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North Lamar
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Power Out the Panthers
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Pep rally: Black Out
Black out
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11/3:
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Liberty-Eylau
-Leopards
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Hunt the Leopards
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Animal print
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11/10:
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Anna
-Coyotes
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Confuse the Coyotes
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Pep rally: Senior pep rally
Decades
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2018 GRADUATION
The graduation ceremony for the Class of 2018 is 7 p.m. Friday, May 25, 2018, at Allen Event Center so mark your calendars now.
PHS PROM
The 2018 PHS prom is scheduled for Saturday, May 12, at McKinney's Collin College conference center, 2400 Community Ave., McKinney, TX 75071. Once again, Eldorado Chevrolet will donate a free vehicle that will be given away at the end of the after-prom party.
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Clark Jr. High has its own Facebook page to communicate important information for parents:
CLARK FOOTBALL
Upcoming Clark football games are:
7th grade
Oct. 10 vs. Quinlan Thompson (away) at
5:30
8th grade
Oct. 10 vs. Quinlan Thompson (home) at
5:30
CLARK FCA:
Clark FCA meets at 7 a.m. Fridays in Coach Landon Cope's room.
Clark FCA
leadership meets during break
Wednesdays
in Coach Landon Cope's room.
CLARK VOLLEYBALL
Upcoming Clark volleyball games are:
Tonight vs. Melissa (home)
Oct. 9 vs. Celina (away)
Oct. 16 vs. Anna (home)
Oct. 23 vs. Bonham (home)
Oct. 30 vs. Aubrey (away)
Game times and gyms:
7A 5 p.m. main gym
7B 5 p.m. aux gym
8A 6 p.m. main gym
8B 6 p.m. aux gym
DIG PINK
Volleyball players will be wearing pink on the court to promote breast cancer awareness during their home games Monday, Oct. 16. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the volleyball teams have joined forces to make a difference through their "Dig Pink" campaign.
The games start at 5 p.m. with 7A and 7B teams playing first, followed by the 8th-grade teams at 6 p.m. Long-sleeve "Dig Pink" T-shirts are available for $20, if purchased by today.
Click here for a shirt order form.
The players will recognize survivors and honor the memory of those who lost their battle to cancer.
CLARK PEP RALLY SCHEDULE
Upcoming Clark pep rallies scheduled for the entire school:
Oct. 10 - Football pep rally
Oct. 23
- Volleyball pep rally
CLARK SCIENCE TRIP
Clark Jr. High will travel to Orlando next year to explore U.S. space travel at Kennedy Space Center, Disney's Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom and some of the nation's most diverse ecosystems at Fort DeSoto State Park.
CLARK SCHOOL PICTURES
Double T Photography will be on campus the following dates to shoot photos.
Today, Oct. 3 - Clark portraits
Wednesday, Oct. 25 - Clark retakes
Tuesday, March 27 - Clark spring portraits
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HUDDLESTON SCHOOL PICTURES
Double T Photography will be on campus the following dates to shoot photos.
Tuesday, Oct. 24 - Huddleston retakes
Wednesday, March 28 - Huddleston spring portraits
HUDDLESTON DANCE
The Huddleston dance is 5-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13. Advance tickets are $3 and will be sold during lunches Oct. 9-13. Tickets at the door are $5. The dance theme is "carnival."
HUDDLESTON STUDENT COUNCIL
The new members of the 2017-2018 Huddleston Student Council are:
Annie Aguirre
Anthony Diaz
Anzley Poe
Asher McFarland
Bianca Garcia
Brianna Esparza
Christian Erno
Gabriel Hernandez
Giovanni Marquez
Hannah Holland
Hazel Merac
Jazmine Martinez
Joey Valentine
JoJo Moncier
Jovan Marrero
Keila Loya
Leila Hooper
Liam Pagano
Madi Pouncil
Madi Spencer
Makena Crawford
Michael Gonzalez
Omar Hernandez
Paris Figueroa
Shelby Williams
Stevie Welborn
Talan Gomez
Tiffany Urenda
Weston Cody
William Barreto
Yadiel Martinez
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GODWIN FACEBOOK
GODWIN AWARDS
First 6-weeks awards are Oct.13 during the following times:
1st -1 p.m.
2nd -11 a.m.
3rd - 10:15 a.m.
4th - 3 p.m.
5th - 2 p.m.
(PreK and kinder will do end-of-the-year awards in May.)
GODWIN RESPONSIBLE KIDS
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Godwin responsible kids.
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The Godwin responsible kids for the week are Keaton Walker, Rylee Aaron and Zuleika Retana.
GODWIN NEEDS WATCH D.O.G.S.
Godwin is searching for dads, uncles, grandpas, father-figures who want to sign up to be a part of the school's Watch D.O.G. program, which promotes father involvement with a goal of providing positive male role models while enhancing security and reducing bullying.
Watch D.O.G.S. will volunteer for at least one day at the school. Follow the steps below to volunteer.
1. Click this link
to go to the invitation page on SignUp.com:
Watch D.O.G.S
2. Enter your email address.
You will NOT need to register an account on SignUp.com.
3. Sign up by c
hoosing your dates. SignUp.com will send you an automated confirmation and reminders.
GODWIN SCHOOL PICTURES
Double T Photography will be on campus the following dates to shoot photos.
Wednesday, Oct. 11 - Godwin retakes
Monday, Jan. 22 - Godwin class pictures
Tuesday, March 20 - Godwin spring portraits
Thursday, May 3 - Godwin kindergarten cap and gown
GODWIN COLLEGE WEEK
This is College Week at Godwin. Ms. Wendy Crane, the counselor, will visit with each grade to talk about college. Students are encouraged to wear their favorite college shirt Oct. 6.
GODWIN PTO MEETING
The Godwin PTO will meet at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 6 in the teacher's lounge.
GODWIN SCIENCE CAMP
Godwin 5th-graders will be at science camp Oct. 18-20.
GODWIN BOOK FAIR
Godwin Book Fair is Oct. 22-27.
GODWIN TRUNK OR TREAT
Oct. 27th: The Godwin PTO will host Trunk or Treat from 5:30-7 p.m. Oct. 27. The school is accepting candy donations in the office. If you are interested in setting up a "trunk," contact PTO President Jonna Catenaccio at
jonnacatenaccio@gmail.com
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Follow the Harper PTO
Facebook
page by clicking this link: HarperPTO
HARPER THANKSGIVING
Tickets for the annual Thanksgiving lunch are on sale in the Harper office until Oct. 31. Click here for a parent letter with all the details.
HARPER AWARDS
The first six-weeks awards assemblies for Harper are Oct. 6. If your child is receiving an award, you will get a flyer notifying you of the time for the appropriate assembly.
HARPER SCIENCE CAMP
The Harper 5th-grade science camp is Oct. 18-20.
HARPER RED RIBBON WEEK
Red Ribbon Week at Harper is Oct. 23-27. Spirit days are:
Monday: "These Paws Don't Touch Drugs" - show your Panther pride wearing maroon and white.
Tuesday: "Don't get Tied Down with Drugs" - wear tie-dye gear.
Wednesday: "Pledge to be Drug Free" - wear red.
Thursday: "Winning the War on Drugs" - wear camouflage apparel.
Friday: "Say Boo to Drugs" - wear Halloween costume. (NOTE: all costumes must be school appropriate. School appropriate shoes must be worn at all times and masks may not be worn during instructional time).
HARPER TRUNK AND TREAT
The Harper Trunk and Treat is Oct. 27.
HARPER PTO
The Harper PTO will meet at 7 p.m. Oct. 5.
HARPER SCHOOL PICTURES
Double T Photography will be on campus the following dates to shoot photos.
Tuesday, Oct. 17 - Harper retakes
Wednesday, Jan. 31 - Harper class pictures
Thursday, March 22 - Harper spring portraits
Friday, May 4 - Harper kindergarten cap and gown
HARPER POPCORN
The PTO will host Popcorn Wednesdays. Purchase a bag of popcorn for $1 during recess time to help support the Harper PTO by purchasing a bag of popcorn for $1 at recess time.
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LACY PTO MEETING
The Lacy PTO will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, in the cafeteria.
LACY TRUNK OR TREAT
The Lacy October family night is the annual Trunk or Treat from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, in the front parking lot of the school. There will also be a short movie outside on the wall at about 7 p.m.
Bring blankets or lawn chairs to sit on the lawn while watching the movie. Admission is free, but there will be tickets for sale for concessions and to use at certain booths/activities, including the dunk tank, face painting, cakewalk. Flyers will be sent home soon. Check out the Lacy Facebook page for more information
or email
lacypto@gmail.com
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LACY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Lacy PTO is in need of help for the Trunk or Treat event, including
candy donations, cakewalk donations,
volunteers with decorated trunks at the event and volunteers to help at booths. Email
lacypto@gmail.com
or the event coordinator, Misti Anderson, at tx.1836@yahoo.com or call/text her at 972-369-9410
. Candy donations can be sent with students or dropped off at the Lacy front office.
LACY YEARBOOK
The Lacy yearbook is on sale from Oct. 3-20 for $25
. Click here for a yearbook order form that can be returned with payment to the homeroom teacher.
LACY RED RIBBON WEEK
Red Ribbon Week is Oct. 23-27, and Lacy will celebrate with several spirit days to commemorate the occasion. They are:
Monday: "RED"y to live a drug free life! -
Wear red.
Tuesday: I'm too bright for drugs! -
Wear bright colored clothes.
Wednesday: Stay in the game. Play drug free! -
Wear Dallas Cowboys gear for mascot Rowdy's visit
(or your favorite team shirt).
Thursday: Drugs are Despicable! -
Dress like a minion.
Friday: Wild about being drug free! -
Wear crazy hair.
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Lacy Character Can students.
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LACY CHARACTER CAN
Lacy recognized this week's Character Can students.
LACY SCHOOL PICTURES
Double T Photography will be on campus the following dates to shoot photos.
Tuesday, Oct. 10 - Lacy retakes
Wednesday, Jan. 17 - Lacy class pictures
Wednesday, March 21 - Lacy spring portraits
Wednesday, May 2 - Lacy kindergarten cap and gown
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You can follow Smith Elementary PTO on Facebook for up-to-date information by liking the page:
SMITH 50TH DAY
Smith will celebrate the 50th day of school Oct. 27 by dressing in a '50s style.
SMITH PTO
The Smith PTO meets tonight at 7 in the cafeteria.
SMITH MOVIE NIGHT
The Smith movie night is 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6. There will also be a book fair preview.
SMITH BOOK FAIR
The Smith book fair is Oct. 9-13.
SMITH TRUNK OR TREAT
The Smith Trunk or Treat is 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 26. Contact the Smith PTO to host a trunk. Candy donations can be dropped off at the school office.
SMITH SCHOOL PICTURES
Double T Photography will be on campus the following dates to shoot photos.
Wednesday, Oct. 18 - Smith retakes
Tuesday, Feb. 6 - Smith class pictures
Tuesday, April 10 - Smith spring portraits
Tuesday, May 1 - Smith kindergarten cap and gown
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 LIBRARY STORYTIME
The library hosts storytime at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday. Here is the schedule for October:
Oct. 4 - Lola at the Library
Oct. 11 - Wear Your Favorite Hat
Oct. 18 - Pumpkins and Apples
For Oct. 25, storytime will be rescheduled for 4 p.m. and feature guest reader Brynn Johnson, library board member.
SOCIAL SECURITY PROGRAM
Christ United Methodist Church will host a free Social Security presentation featuring a financial adviser at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, at the church, 319 McKinney Ave. in Downtown Princeton.
 MOVIE NIGHT
The library will host the fall Movie Night in the Park Oct. 21.
CHAMBER LUNCH
The monthly Chamber of Commerce networking lunch is noon Wednesday, Oct. 11, for the open house at the chamber, 319 McKinney Ave. behind the library.
FALL FESTIVAL
The Princeton Fall Festival is 2-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at Caldwell Community Park.
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If you have any questions, comments or suggestions about the district's communications, I can be reached through this email address, jcollins@princetonisd.net or by calling 469.952.5400, ext. 3504.
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