An Internal Newsletter from the
Sherman ISD Communications Department
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Sherman ISD Staff of the Month Recognized |
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Elementary Teacher of the Month
Bria Brown
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The September Elementary Teacher of the Month is Bria Brown, 3rd grade teacher and math lead at Wakefield Elementary. Bria develops positive relationships with all of her students and creates a classroom environment with mutual respect. She has stepped up this year to become the third grade lead while mentoring a teammate new to Sherman and a teammate with no educational experience – one of the DOI teachers. |
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Secondary Teacher of the Month
Melody Young
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The September Secondary Teacher of the Month is Melody Young, statistics and math teacher at Sherman High School. Melody focuses on student success and achievement. All of her AP Stats students scored a 4 or higher on the 2022 AP exam. She takes the individual needs of each student into consideration when working with them. Melody is a teacher leader as she continues to lead within and beyond the classroom. |
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Employee of the Month
Mark Love
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The September Employee of the Month is Mark Love, Day Custodian at Neblett Elementary. Mark helped the custodial team at the start of the year by building morale with his teammates by providing lunch. While working during student lunches, he finds the time to communicate with students and provide out-of-pocket incentives. |
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Volunteer of the Month
Charlie Martin
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Volunteer of the Month is a new category this year, and our September Volunteer of the Month is Charlie Martin at Dillingham Elementary. He has been an integral part to keeping the campus beautiful and has been taking his weekends and evenings to care for Dillingham’s pond and garden area. He is using his own time, resources, and money to manicure the surroundings of the pond, care for the fish in the pond, and do research to help school leaders learn how to maintain the space. |
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Debbie Oswalt Named Katy Country/Mad Rock's October Teacher of the Month |
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Crutchfield Elementary School's Debbie Oswalt was named the Katy Country and Mad Rock October Teacher of the Month! She is a Crutchfield library associate and president of the Crutchfield PTA. Congratulations, Debbie! |
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SISD School Guardian Program Application Process Open |
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The safety and security of Sherman ISD students and staff are paramount, and the District fully understands that SISD staff are first on the scene in the event of an emergency intruder situation.
As a result, the Board of Trustees established local policies CKC, DH, and GKA to facilitate the implementation of a School Guardian Program. This program permits selected and approved employees to receive the necessary training and carry a concealed firearm on Sherman ISD property. An application process is currently available for interested and eligible employees. If you would like to consider applying as a School Guardian, please fill out the application below and send it to Heath Wester, Sherman ISD Chief of Police, at hwester@shermanisd.net.
The deadline to turn in the application is Oct. 28.
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October is National Principals Month |
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October is National Principals Month! The key to student success is a great school, and the key to a great school is a great principal. Sherman ISD proudly joins the National Association of Secondary School Principals and the National Association of Elementary School Principals this October to honor the hard work and dedication of America’s principals, and especially our principals in Sherman ISD. Click/tap on each image to read more. |
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The Fine Arts Spotlight recognizes fine arts educators around the district! Click on the following graphics to read more about your fellow educators. |
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COVID Reporting: If you test positive for COVID-19, please notify your supervisor and remember to complete the online reporting form found at COVID Reporting Form Link.
Dates for Retirement: As you are aware, SISD pays you for a portion of unused local leave at retirement. This is in accordance to Board Policy DEC(Local). If a non-contracted employee intends to retire at the end of the semester and desires payment for local sick leave, then he or she must submit a letter of resignation to Human Resources no later than two weeks prior to the last day of the semester. If a retiring SISD employee does not meet this requirement, he or she will not be paid for any local sick leave upon retirement as determined by SISD Board Policy. If you have any questions about this, email Jill O'Neal at joneal@shermanisd.net.
Spring Retirement Deadlines:
- 187 Day Contract Employee - Friday, February 24, 2023
- 197 Day Contract Employee - Friday, February 24, 2023
- 207 Day Contract Employee - Friday, March 3, 2023
- 226 Day Contract Employee - Friday, March 31, 2023
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Partnerships/Community Events |
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Dallas Mavs Teacher Appreciation Weekend |
Buy Mavs Tickets At a Discount!
Mavs vs Orlando Magic
Opportunity to Shoot a Free Throw
After the Game
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Knowlton Family Orthodontics |
$1,000 Off Braces or Clear Aligners
For ISD Staff Who Mention Flyer
Valid until Dec. 30, 2022
Office at 301 N. Highland Ave
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We would love the opportunity to feature honors and recognitions received by SISD employees. Please send accomplishments and news to Todd Kleiboer at tkleiboer@shermanisd.net.
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