Denton ISD Our Impact In Your Community Magazine Winter 2015-2016 | Page 35

@DentonISD What’s happening around the district At the culmination of a science lesson studying the effects of balance and weight, third-graders Sarahy Rivera, Anna Nava, Jocelyn Martinez and Aniyah Ray hang onto one another in the Ginnings Elementary parking area. PHOTO BY PAIGE RICHTER Harpool Middle School sixth grader Matthew Rawlings accepts the Denton Rotary Club’s Exceptional Student of the Month award from Mike Pope. With the assistance of his iPad, Matthew gave an acceptance speech alongside his teacher, Tammy Lively, and his aide, Lindsay Harris. PHOTO BY JULIE ZWAHR The City of Denton’s Sustainable Schools program recently awarded more than $8,000 in grants for schools participating in the program. Stephanie Corley (left) and Alana Taylor from Sustainable Schools presented a $1,100 check to Christine Dearman, teacher, and Kathleen Carmona, principal, of Strickland Middle School for earning first place. PHOTO BY MARIO ZAVALA 33