ConnectEd 2019-20 // Issue II | Page 4

1 November is Family Engagement Month , and GISD offers several opportunities to get involved. Join a PTA, register for adult ESL classes, volunteer or visit garlandisd.net/parentworkshops to view a calendar of upcoming events. 3 Garland High School senior and City of Garland sustainability intern Ximena Coronado won the North Texas Corporate Recycling Association’s Recycler of the Year award. THE 6 Congratulations to GISD staff members Jessica Tanguy and Robert Navarro for being the district’s first-ever recipients of full-ride Texas A&M University-Commerce Master’s Scholarships. 8 GISD is proud to announce it's the nation's largest school district to be named a Google for Education Reference District —a recognition that demonstrates excellence and thought leadership through the innovative use of technology to drive impact and positive learning outcomes. 3 connected