ConnectEd 2020-21 // Issue IV | Page 4

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For the 12th time , Garland ISD was named a 2021 Best Communities for Music
Education by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation .

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Garland ISD made history with 20 elementary teams qualifying to compete at the state level in the VEX IQ Robotics
Competition . Six teams secured spots in the World Championships .

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Beginning June 14 , students can receive free breakfast and lunch Monday-Friday at select campuses . Registration is not required , but students must be accompanied by an adult or an older sibling aged 12 + to receive meals . For serving times and details , visit garlandisd . net / summermeals .

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Making district history and representing 2 % of the nation ’ s Dell Scholars , Zakarya Mohammad Ameen , Faven Asefaw , Hoang Do , Helen Fisseha , Karen Mira Lopez , Janeth Millan and Brenda Vazquez were named 2021 Dell Scholars . These college-bound seniors will each receive $ 20,000 , a laptop , textbook credits , and ongoing educational and emotional support .

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Greatness starts here ! Garland , Lakeview Centennial , North Garland , Rowlett and Sachse high schools were ranked among the BEST High Schools in America by U . S . News and World Report .
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