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Web-based software training is only computer mouse clicks away
Thursday, October 25, 2007 (315 reads)

Learning never stops. Spring Branch ISD in recent weeks has extended free access to its web-based software training provider to all staff members, students and parents. Atomic Learning provides training on more than 100 commonly used software applications, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop and iMovie. Learn more about this fantastic training opportunity here.

Childress Academy students repair home; grads earn scholarships
Thursday, October 25, 2007 (260 reads)

Thirty-four students from Northbrook High’s Childress Foundation Academy program repaired the home of an elderly southeast Houston couple during a volunteer community service project held Saturday, Oct. 20. In separate but related news, 17 Childress Academy graduates from the high school have received renewable scholarships valued at between $1,000 and $1,500 for college or career studies.

Students confront bullying at ADL Youth Summit
Thursday, October 25, 2007 (222 reads)

More than 200 middle school students and their teachers learned how to better recognize bullying behaviors and then challenge and confront them during the Anti-Defamation League’s (ADL’s) recently held Beau and Abe Merfish No Place for Hate® Youth Summit. The Summit was held Oct. 16 at Westchester Academy for International Studies, 901 Yorkchester.

Red Ribbon Week projects reach many students
Tuesday, October 23, 2007 (214 reads)

An incredible variety of special events and activities will be held this week in Spring Branch ISD schools to mark Red Ribbon Week and support grassroots efforts to help all children live healthy, drug-free lives. The Red Ribbon campaign began more than 20 years ago.

Stratford High Orchestra ranks 5th best in Texas
Tuesday, October 23, 2007 (212 reads)

The Stratford High Orchestra ranked 5^th overall and ranked highest among Houston-area orchestras during the Texas Music Educators Association Honor Orchestra Competition, held Oct. 20-21 in Austin.

Spring Shadows Elementary improves its curb appeal
Tuesday, October 23, 2007 (156 reads)

Spring Shadows Elementary got a makeover last weekend. Keep Houston Beautiful and volunteers with several Houston-area businesses helped re-landscape the front entrance of the school, 9725 Kempwood, on Oct. 20.

The Guthrie Center hosts Community Tuesday
Tuesday, October 23, 2007 (218 reads)

The Guthrie Center, 10660 Hammerly, will sponsor Community Tuesday @ The Guthrie Center from 5-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 23. The Guthrie Center faculty and staff will be available to provide information about programs and campus students will share samples of their projects during the special showcase event.

Houston A+ Challenge spotlights Pine Shadows Elementary
Monday, October 15, 2007 (149 reads)

Pine Shadows Elementary, 9900 Neuens, will be among schools from across Houston featured during Giving Kids Good Schools Week, which will be held Oct. 15-21. Houston A+ Challenge sponsors the annual campus open houses to spotlight best practices in schools. Pine Shadows will host an open house from 9-10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18.

Gifted and Talented meetings planned this week
Monday, October 15, 2007 (138 reads)

Two separate Gifted and Talented meetings will be held this week. On Wednesday, Oct. 17, Dr. Joyce Juntune will present separate English and Spanish language programs on giftedness in students at separate locations. Then, on Thursday, Oct. 18, a special presentation will be held at noon focusing on the Advanced Academic Studies Department's Five-year Plan. Dr. Lynette Breedlove, the department's director, will conduct that meeting.

Social studies teachers present at state meeting
Monday, October 15, 2007 (151 reads)

Spring Brranch ISD instructors Marcia Looper of Valley Oaks Elementary, Maurine Richter of Cornerstone Academy, and Susan Bowen of Spring Branch Middle School will present at the Texas Council of the Social Studies, which will be held from Oct. 18-20 in El Paso.

Schools focus on Energy Awareness Month
Monday, October 15, 2007 (148 reads)

National Energy Awareness Month will be recognized at two schools this week. Assemblies will be held for second-grade classes at Shadow Oaks and Treasure Forest elementary schools on Wednesday, Oct. 17.

Stratford High names Commended Students and National Hispanic Scholars
Tuesday, October 02, 2007 (187 reads)

Eleven students at Stratford High School were named Commended Students and two students were named as National Hispanic Scholars.

Water Polo makes a big SPLASH in Spring Branch
Tuesday, October 02, 2007 (155 reads)

What started out as a way for swimmers from Memorial and Stratford Highs to condition in the off season, is now quite a popular water polo club.

Elementary students paint their way to excellence
Tuesday, October 02, 2007 (159 reads)

Several students from Wilchester and Edgewood elementary schools entered the Texas Landscapes and Celebrations art contest recently, and no one’s surprise took home big awards.

Stratford High Link Crew joins students together
Tuesday, October 02, 2007 (144 reads)

“You get what you give.” This powerful quote is not only true, but guides Stratford Highs new approach to Freshmen Orientation.

Stratford’s Spartacus makes Finals
Tuesday, October 02, 2007 (140 reads)

Capital One has chosen its 12 Mascot Challenge finalists and SBISD’s own Stratford High Spartan, Spartacus, has been chosen.

Parent U is for YOU
Tuesday, October 02, 2007 (126 reads)

Being a parent can be difficult, but SBISD has a program to help.

Guthrie Center Interns continue to impress
Tuesday, October 02, 2007 (154 reads)

Every year since the Guthrie Center opened, it has attracted some of the most dedicated and creative students in Spring Branch. Diversified Internship is no exception.

44 Years of teaching, and still going strong
Tuesday, October 02, 2007 (165 reads)

Can you imagine devoting nearly half of your life to educating young people? This is exactly what Memorial High creative writing teacher Mary Hall has done.