ConnectEd February 2018 | Page 4

1 4 2 Garland ISD has been ranked the No. 4 best place to work in and around Garland by the online career site Zippia. Tee off for education at the 5 Responsible for the new Gilbreath-Reed Career and Technical Center’s second-ever recognition, Naaman Forest High School senior Truc Nguyen beat out more than 200 competitors to win the FC Dallas Fan Scarf Contest. Her design is now available for purchase, and her GRCTC class received a visit from an FC Dallas player in addition to $1,500. Jackson Technology Center for Math and Science was named a Dallas Grand Prize winner in the 6 2018 Garland ISD Education Foundation Golf Tournament Friday, April 6, at Firewheel Golf Park. Call 972-487-3254 or visit Family and Community Engagement recently asked the district to describe its #bestGISDmoment . Families drew their memories, captioned them, and then shared them with campus staff or via social media. for more information. connected Receiving the 2017 Leading Chapter Award for the Lone Star District, Garland High School Speech and Debate is one of just 108 to 8 T www.gisdedfoundation.org Khan Academy LearnStorm six-week challenge—an honor that came with a $5,000 check, awesome giveaways and a rousing pep rally. Just three campuses in Dallas County and six total nationwide received a grand prize, with Jackson being the only regional middle school to be honored. 7 to regis earn this title—the highest recognition a school can receive from the National Speech and Debate Association.