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1How do you spell c-o-n-g-r-a-t-s ?
Seventh-grader
Tiobsta Ayele from
Jackson Technology Center for Math & Science won GISD ’ s 2017 Spelling Bee with the word pitchblende .
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2Nineteen Garland ISD campuses were recently honored for demonstrating excellence in
counseling . The schools received
2016-17 Texas School Counselor Association CREST Awards , joining a
group of just 62 campuses statewide
to snag the distinction .
3Kiwanis International
showcased GISD ’ s Key
Leader camp , which helps English Language Learners become tomorrow ’ s leaders , in a recent publication . Scan the QR code to see it online .
4Rowlett High School ’ s Cyber Talons outperformed
669 teams in the CyberPatriot
Texas Open Division Silver Tier State Round , placing third in the cybersecurity competition and making campus history . connected
5Weaver Elementary School ’ s Mandarin Chinese magnet , along with several other campuses , observed the Year
of the Rooster by hosting lively
Chinese New Year
celebrations .