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Contact:
Jean Ann Collins
Communications
(469) 952-5400 ext. 3504
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This is the 30th edition of Email Express, a communications tool utilized by Princeton Independent School District. This email is distributed weekly to keep you informed. Districtwide events are featured at the top, followed by a section for each campus to make information easier to navigate.
In addition. We welcome suggestions on how we can improve our communications so feel free to email
jcollins@princetonisd.net with your ideas.
We encourage you to follow the district Facebook and Twitter to stay up-to-date, as well. Follow @princetonisd on Twitter and like the Princeton Independent School District page on Facebook. These accounts are also linked to the district website at
www.princetonisd.net so you do not need social media to see the postings. In addition, Princeton ISD has an official Instagram page
to showcase photos from around the district. Follow PrincetonISD on Instagram to see the kids in action.
EGG DROP
 The band boosters, with the help of the students, will sponsor an Easter fundraiser to support the band scholarship fund. Deadline to order is April 12. Forms/payment can be dropped off at the band hall. Click here for order form.
PISD BOND ELECTION MAY 4
Following the recommendation from the Long-Range Planning Committee, the PISD school board voted to call a $237.4 million bond election to fund future construction projects to accommodate the growth explosion. The election will be Saturday, May 4.
EARLY RELEASE
PISD will release early May 30 for the last day of school. Schools will observe the following release schedule: PHS releases at 12:05 p.m., buses run at 12:30 after lunch; Clark releases at 12:35 p.m.; Huddleston, 12:35 p.m.; and all elementary schools release at 1:30 p.m.
SCHOOLS CLOSED
Princeton schools and offices will be closed Friday, April 19, for Good Friday. Normal classes and office hours resume Monday, April 22.
PHOTO DATES
Double T Photography will be on campuses to shoot school photos using the schedule below. Order envelopes will be distributed by campus prior to pictures being taken.
May 1 - Lacy kindergarten cap and gown
May 2 - Smith kindergarten cap and gown
May 7 - Godwin kindergarten cap and gown
May 9 - Harper kindergarten cap and gown
SALON OPEN
The salon at the Carol Bodwell CATE Center is now open and advanced cosmetology students are ready for appointments. The salon will be open the first and third Thursdays of each month from 8-10 a.m. and 12:15-5 p.m.
2018-2019 CALENDAR
Click here for a copy of the school calendar for 2018-2019.
BOARD APPROVES SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR TWO YEARS
The school board adopted the calendar for the 2019-2020 school year, and approved a preliminary draft of the 2020-2021 school calendar.
For the 20-21 calendar, the state has not finalized dates for testing. In addition, the district will need to add an early release date for homecoming.
The district also wants to see where Collin College puts its spring break before picking the week since so many students take dual credit courses.
Click here for a PDF copy of the approved 2019-2020 calendar.
Click here for a PDF copy of the preliminary 2020-2021 calendar.
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SUMMER CONDITIONING
Performance Course will facilitate summer conditioning for Princeton athletes now.
Below is the direct link to online registration for Princeton ISD. For more information about Performance Course, parents can visit
www.performancecourse.com, as well
as all social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube with more than 400 videos.
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The PHS Special Olympics team at a track and field contest.
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Hailey Hambleton, Cole Mentel and Isaac Graham at the state contest.
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Choir wins sweepstakes award.
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CAP AND GOWNS
SENIOR BREAKFAST
Senior breakfast will be 8 a.m. May 30. Parents that want to help serve need to contact Mrs. Lauren Stokes, 469.952.5400 ext. 3041. Table seating and food is reserved for seniors and parents. After breakfast, seniors will have graduation practice in the main gym.
SENIOR BREAKFAST SLIDESHOW
If parents have photos of seniors from elementary, junior high or high school they would like to include in the slide show at breakfast, please send a digital copy to jbrown@princetonisd.net. Please use Senior Slide Show in the subject and include the name of your student. Deadline for submitting photos for the event is Friday, May 10.
This is not the same slideshow that will be shown at graduation.
BACCALAUREATE
Baccalaureate will be Tuesday, May 28, at 7 p.m. in the PHS auditorium. Seniors will need to arrive at PHS by 6:30 p.m.
GRADUATION PRACTICE
The first graduation practice is scheduled for Tuesday, May 7. The remaining graduation practices for seniors are May 9 and May 30. More dates will be added if needed.
SENIOR TRIP
The 2019 senior trip will be May 29 to Lake Lavon Camp. Cost is $10, which includes a meal. Seniors pay Mrs. Teresa Rodriguez in the front office. Meet at PHS that morning to take attendance, and all students will take school transportation. All seniors will need to sign a school permission form and waiver. Parents are needed to chaperone. If you are interested, email Mr. Jeff Coburn at jcoburn@princetonisd.net.
SENIOR ACADEMIC AWARDS
Senior awards will be 6 p.m. May 15 in the PHS Auditorium.
BOYS BASKETBALL ALL-DISTRICT
The 10-5A All-District selections for boys basketball have been released. Princeton honors include:
Offensive MVP
Haven Ousley
1st team
Jalen Ogletree
Jeremy Norvell Jr.
2nd team
Anthony Alba
ATHLETIC PHYSICALS
Princeton ISD will host athletic physicals at the Andrews Institute at Children's Health again this year from 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 4. PISD will offer transportation by bus from PHS or Clark Jr. High that morning. More details and permission slips will be sent out closer to the date. Click here for an information flyer. If you have any questions, contact Coach Kristine Schuerger at kschuerger@princetonisd.net.
FCA MEETS
The PHS Huddle of FCA meets Friday mornings at 7 in Lecture Hall E114. Everyone is welcome. Donuts will be served.
PHS OPEN HOUSE
The PHS open house will be 6-7 p.m. April 16.
PROM
The PHS prom for juniors and seniors will be 7-11 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at the
Collin College Conference Center, 2400 Community Ave. in McKinney. The theme will be "A Royal Ball."
Non-PHS student dates require approval. Click here for guest permission slips.
Prom tickets are on sale until May 15 in the PHS choir room during break. Cost is $60. Pay in cash or check to Princeton ISD.
Click here for more information.
AFTER-PROM TO FEATURE FREE CAR
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El Dorado donates car for giveaway.
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In an effort to keep students safe following prom, PHS will host an after-party, and El Dorado Mazda and Chevrolet will give away another car.
This is the fourth year El Dorado in McKinney has donated a vehicle to PHS. This year's prize is a black 2009 Chevrolet Malibu V-6. One lucky licensed Princeton student will win the car at the end of the after-prom party at McKinney Apex Centre indoor/outdoor waterpark Saturday, May 18.
Students must attend the after-party and be present to win.
The drawing for the car will be held at the end of the party at Apex Centre, located at 3003 Alma Road, McKinney, TX 75070.
Various seniors in leadership roles join El Dorado's Jonathon Clayton, who delivered the car to the front porch of PHS, including Braden Miller, Ben Baker, Bryan Garay, Trinity Varvel, Kristen McCaslin, Brookilyn Gilbert, Brutus Fowler, Julius Carcamo, Haley Bell, Angelica Cerda and Kaley Bell.
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Business students earn certifications.
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MICROSOFT CERTIFICATIONS
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Microsoft certifications awarded.
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Business students in Roger Garner's classes at PHS received Microsoft Office certifications during the 4th six weeks. They are:
2nd period
Ariana Veliz-Mancella - Word
Kaleb Graham - Word
Luis Alejandro Vargas - Word
Joshua Camacho - Word
Cody Smithwick - Word
Larry Meraz - Word
Tritan Cook - Word
Israchel Diosdado - Word
Aiden Papa - Word
Allison Phillips - Word
Tyler Brooks - Word
Cameron Wheeler - Word
Ryan Free - Word
3rd period
Meredith Kirchenbauer - Excel and PowerPoint
Nicholas Jaskson - Excel
Eila Boldt - Excel and Expert Word
Eric Perez - Word
Edgar Vargas - Word
4th period
Nathaniel Schultz - Word
Brayan Villaverde Aviles - Word
Ashton Gatica - Word
Cody Brooks - Word
Payton Samford - Word
Brandon Wilson - Word
Cheyenne Strawinski - Word
Oscar Gutierrez Perez - Word
Raul Reyes - Word
Daniel Moss - Word and Word Expert
Luisa Bustos Londono - Word
Nicolas Marquez - Word (Separate Picture for 4th Period)
5th period
Carlos Torres-Rodriquez - Word
Felipe Ramirez - Word
William Schroeder - Word
Susana Vasquez Castillo - Word and Word Expert
Jolie Rugwiza - Word
PHS TESTING
Here are the remaining
test dates for the high school:
Today: English I EOC
April 10: PSTAAR Biology
April 11: English II EOC
April 12: PSTAARs for Algebra I and U.S. history
May 7: Biology EOC
May 8: U.S. history EOC
May 9: Algebra I EOC
Click here for a complete PHS testing calendar in PDF.
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Clark Jr. High has its own Facebook page to communicate important information for parents:
MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER CONDITIONING
Performance Course will facilitate summer conditioning for Princeton athletes now.
Below are links to each course brochure with more information. Also below is the direct link to online registration for Princeton ISD. For more information about Performance Course, parents can visit
www.performancecourse.com, as well
as all social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube with more than 400 videos.
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11 Clark students traveled to Corpus Christi for state Skills USA.
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CLARK TESTING
STAAR
Today: Writing 7th; Math 8th
April 10: Reading 8th
April 12: Make-up testing
May 7: Algebra 1 EOC
May 10: Algebra 1 make-up testing
May 13: Math 7th; Math 8th retest
May 14: Reading 7th; Reading 8th retest
May 15: Science 8th
May 16: Social Studies 8th
May 17: Make-up testing
STAAR retest
June 25: Math 8th
June 26: Reading 8th
June 28: Make-up testing
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May 13 - Math
May 14 - Reading
Huddleston has its own Facebook page to communicate important information for parents:
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GODWIN FACEBOOK
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Godwin Pre-K students get some fingerpainting time.
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GODWIN PAINTING
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Students enjoy fingerpainting at Godwin.
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Micheala Ackerman's Pre-K students at Godwin Elementary enjoyed a little finger painting in class.
GODWIN MUSIC
Godwin 2nd-graders will join with fellow 2nd-graders from the other three elementary schools to perform at 6:30 p.m. April 23 in the Princeton High School gym. Students need to meet at 6 p.m. at the PHS auxiliary gym to rehearse.
Godwin 1st-graders will perform April 26 at 2:30 p.m. at Godwin and April 27 at 10:15 a.m. on the main stage at the Onion Festival at PHS. Students need to arrive by 10 a.m.
GODWIN TALENT SHOW
Auditions for the Godwin talent show are open to any kindergarten through 5th-grade student and will be held April 30-May 1 during each grade level's Prime Time in Principal Marlena Brown's office.
Talents might include s
inging a song, a dance routine, playing an instrument, telling jokes, demonstrating skills in ball handling for basketball or soccer, gymnastics, karate or magic tricks.
The talent show for kindergarten through 2nd grade will be 2 and 6 p.m. Thursday, May 16, in the cafeteria.
The talent show for 3rd-5th grades will be 2 and 6 p.m. Friday, May 17, in the cafeteria.
GODWIN STAAR TESTING
Today - STAAR 4th
-grade writing, 5th
-grade math
April 10 - STAAR 5th
-grade reading
May 13 - STAAR 3rd
-grade and 4th
-grade math
May 14 - STARR 3rd
-grade and 4th
-grade reading
May 15 - STAAR 5th
-grade science
GODWIN BIKE RIDE
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The Godwin PTO will host a family bike ride event May 11. The 1.5-mile ride starts and finishes at Godwin. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The ride is followed by a BMX stunt performance at 10 a.m.
GODWIN REMIND
Join the Godwin PTO remind group to stay in touch with the latest information. Send a text to 81010 with the message @9h4gdedhgg.
GODWIN PHOTOS
Double T Photography will be on campus to shoot school photos using the schedule below. Order envelopes will be distributed by campus prior to pictures being taken.
May 7 - Godwin kindergarten cap and gown
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Follow the Harper PTO
Facebook
page by clicking this link: HarperPTO
HARPER MUSIC
Harper 2nd-graders will join with fellow 2nd-graders from the other three elementary schools to perform at 6:30 p.m. April 23 in the Princeton High School gym. Students need to meet at 6 p.m. at the PHS auxiliary gym to rehearse.
HARPER STAAR TESTING
Today - STAAR 4th-grade writing, 5th-grade math
April 10 - STAAR 5th-grade reading
May 13 - STAAR 3rd-grade and 4th-grade math
May 14 - STARR 3rd-grade and 4th-grade reading
May 15 - STAAR 5th-grade science
HARPER SCHOOL PHOTO DATES
Double T Photography will be on campus to shoot school photos using the schedule below. Order envelopes will be distributed at Harper prior to pictures being taken.
May 9 - Harper kindergarten cap and gown
HARPER ELEMENTARY FACEBOOK
Follow Harper Elementary on Facebook. Search HarperES or click link below.
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Lacy 4th-graders prepare for STAAR.
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LACY BOOT CAMP
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Lacy students work during boot camp.
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Lacy Elementary 4th-graders participated in an interactive "boot camp" to review for the STAAR text this week.
LACY MUSIC
Lacy 2nd-graders will join with fellow 2nd-graders from the other three elementary schools to perform at 6:30 p.m. April 23 in the Princeton High School gym. Students need to meet at 6 p.m. at the PHS auxiliary gym to rehearse.
LACY
TESTING
Today - STAAR 4th-grade writing, 5th-grade math
April 10 - STAAR 5th-grade reading
May 13 - STAAR 3rd-grade and 4th-grade math
May 14 - STARR 3rd-grade and 4th-grade reading
May 15 - STAAR 5th-grade science
LACY WINS UIL
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Lacy wins sweepstakes trophy.
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Lacy Elementary received the PISD UIL 1st-place sweepstakes award following the recent district academic contest. Results with individual award winners will be coming soon.
LACY PHOTOS
Double T Photography will be on campus to shoot school photos using the schedule below. Order envelopes will be distributed at Lacy prior to pictures being taken.
May 1 - Lacy kindergarten cap and gown
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You can follow Smith Elementary PTO on Facebook for up-to-date information by liking the page:
SMITH MUSIC
Smith 2nd-graders will join with fellow 2nd-graders from the other three elementary schools to perform at 6:30 p.m. April 23 in the Princeton High School gym. Students need to meet at 6 p.m. at the PHS auxiliary gym to rehearse.
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Smith students work during boot camp.
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SMITH BOOT CAMP
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Smith students interact for review.
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Smith Elementary 5th-grade students participated in a STAAR "boot camp" to review and prepare for math and reading STAAR tests.
SMITH KISS THE PIG
Smith Elementary Student Council will sponsor its last fundraiser for the school year this month. This will be "Kiss the Pig."
There are six lucky participants who are in the running to kiss the pig:
Mrs. Rachel Nicks
Mrs. Vickie Dillard
Mrs. Christine Harrell
Coach Natalie Hoedebeck
Miss Shay Veal
Mr. Eric Venters
There will be six milk jugs in the office, one for each participant. Student Council will collect money in these voting jugs April 15-26. Whichever participant has the most money on April 26, will kiss a live pig during a schoolwide assembly May 3. Students can stop by the office before school to put money into the voting jugs April 15-26.
Today - STAAR 4th-grade writing, 5th-grade math
April 10 - STAAR 5th-grade reading
May 13 - STAAR 3rd-grade and 4th-grade math
May 14 - STARR 3rd-grade and 4th-grade reading
May 15 - STAAR 5th-grade science
To join the Smith PTO Remind group to stay in touch with the most up-to-date information, text @kfabff to 81010.
SMITH PHOTOS
Double T Photography will be on campus to shoot school photos using the schedule below. Order envelopes will be distributed at Smith prior to pictures being taken.
May 2 - Smith kindergarten cap and gown
SMITH MUSIC AT ONION FESTIVAL
Smith Elementary
1st-graders will perform on the main stage at the Onion Festival at 9:45 a.m.
April 27.
SMITH DONATION TO HOMELESS SHELTER
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Nolan Harper delivers check to Samaritan Inn.
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Smith Elementary Honor Society completed a Glow Run recently to raise funds for Collin County's homeless shelter, the Samaritan Inn. Nolan Harper, a 5th-grade student leader in Honor Society, raised the most in donations, allowing him to drop off the donation check to officials at the shelter. With $200 in donations, these funds will provide financial help for those in need at the Samaritan Inn.
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CASINO NIGHT
 The Princeton Chamber of Commerce will host its 3rd annual Casino Night from 7-10:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at 1899 Farmhouse Event Venue, 7450 FM 982 in Princeton. Advance tickets are $30, with tickets at the door $35. Sponsorships are also available. For more information, contact Christi Houston at
972-736-6462
CLOTHES CLOSET
Princeton's First Baptist Church at 511 Jefferson Ave. sponsors the Community Clothes Closet, which is open from 5-7 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month. Clothing, which include jeans and coats, are available to anyone in the community who needs assistance. For more information, contact volunteer coordinator June Taylor at 469-569-9477.
LIONS CLUB
Princeton Lions Club, the only local civic organization, meets at noon on the first and third Wednesday of every month at the PISD administration building, 321 Panther Parkway. Click the link below to see how this organization gives back to the community.
FURNISHING ASSISTANCE
Christ United Methodist Church partners with BedStart to share beds and furnishings
to the Princeton and surrounding area neighbors in need. For more information on getting help, to donate and/or to support the program, visit:
http://bedstart.org/
CHRIST CARES HELPS
Need assistance with food, clothing, prescriptions or auto fuel? If you live within the boundaries of the Princeton Independent School District,
Christ Cares for Princeton can help.
For more information, call 469-278-HOPE (4673). Click links for assistance, to donate or information.
REALTOR SERVICES
Kristen Robinson, a realtor with Caine Premier Properties, offers several professional services to her clients at no additional cost. Her clients receive professional photography, and absolutely no cell phone pictures. She also offers home staging to impress potential buyers, as well as a marketing plan designed specifically for each individual home. For more information, call 214-762-7434 or email krobinson@cainepremierproperties.com.
LAWN CARE IN COLLIN COUNTY
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TruLawn HD serving Princeton, McKinney, Fairview, Allen and the surrounding areas of Collin County leaves out the guessing because their professional fertilization and weed control plans ensure a lush, green, weed-free lawn. For more information, email
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If you have any questions, comments or suggestions about the district's communications, I can be reached through this email address, jcollins@princetonisd.net or by calling 469.952.5400, ext. 3504.
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