ESSENTIAL EIGHT
In December, students learned about the Essential Eight characteristic of philanthropy. Defined as “making an active effort to make things better than others,” students learned about its importance.
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KUDOS
On Stage
Congratulations to Jeannie Goodman, Bowen Elementary administrative assistant, who recently acted with the Brazos Valley TROUPE in the Gone with the Wind parody play Dirty Dealings in Dixie! The play was the second play Jeannie has acted in with the Troupe. Before acting, she worked as a stage mom and seamstress. Recently, Jeannie directed six segments of the Troupe’s performance of A Charlie Brown Christmas. Way to go Jeannie! Please remember us when you go to Hollywood. 😀
Serving In & Out of the Classroom
In addition to working as a 10th-grade English teacher at Rudder High School, Laura Wood serves as a pastor’s wife at Hope Evangelical Free Church in College Station. Her church recently exhibited the bryanisd.org/essential8 characteristic of Philanthropy by hosting an 18-child Ugandan choir and their seven sponsors. Several church members, including the Woods, opened their homes to 3 to 4 of the kids. Laura said the girls she hosted quickly became a part of the family.
National Recognition
Amazon picked Jason Cordes, Rudder High computer programming teacher, from many applicants to have his quote included in national press about its “Amazon Future Engineer” program.
THE QUOTE: “Amazon’s support assists us in offering important computer science courses for our students, many of whom will go on to be first generation college students,” said Jason Cordes, a teacher at Rudder High School in the Bryan Independent School District in Bryan, Texas. “Our students are enthusiastic and passionate – deserving of as many opportunities as we can give them. To help them get an education in a fast growing field, like computer science, enables them to ensure a successful future.”
Know a Bryan ISD employee who deserves recognition in the Kudos section? Please submit the name of the person and the reason they deserve recognition to info@bryanisd.org with “KUDOS” in the subject line.
NEED TO FEEL BETTER?
A friendly and experienced team of medical professionals are available to help you at the City of Bryan/BISD Employee Health Center! Take advantage of $0 co-pays for clinic visits.
FRIENDLY STAFF: Back row: Mary Hutzler, FNP; Brittany King, Patient Access Rep; Valerie Trevino, Practice Manager, Haley Psencik, FNP; Front row: Shelly Roller, LVN; Melody Almaraz, Patient Access Rep; Veronica Corona, LVN
Holiday Hours
The health center will be closed Dec. 24 and 25 and Jan. 1, but open during normal hours below during the rest of the holiday break.
- Monday – Thursday 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.; Closed from noon – 1 p.m.
- Friday 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Open during the noon hour
- Saturday 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.*; for minor acute illnesses only and by appointment only
*Appointments are required. A limited number of walk-ins are available during the weekdays from 7:30-8:30 am for minor acute illnesses only and are available on a first come first served basis. Visit bryanisd.org/EmployeeHealthCenter for more information.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Social Media Spotlight
Thanks to everyone who came to the first Bryan ISD Dance Department Winter Showcase this month! Students from Davila & SFA Middle School & Rudder & Bryan High School showed off some of the moves they’ve learned this semester. The result was a fun time for everyone involved.
In the News Highlights
FI-LAN-THRUH-PEE = PHILANTHROPY = FI-LAN-THROW-WHAT?
It’s been a real treat witnessing the way our student pronounce the bryanisd.org/essential8 characteristic of Philanthropy this month. Their cuteness in saying the word is only surpassed by their clear understanding of the concept. Check out a couple of KBTX news stories below where this juxtaposition rang true. And, as always, please consider sharing these positive stories with your own social media audience. With your help, we can keep getting the word out about the great things happening at Bryan ISD!
Jones Elementary Surprised With Over 2,000 Books from Local Organization
Mitchell Elementary Helps the Hungry
RECIPE CONTEST
THE RECIPE CONTEST HAS BEEN EXTENDED! We understand that it is a busy time of year. For that reason, we are extending and simplifying the recipe contest. Bryan ISD employees are invited to submit their favorite recipe to info@bryanisd.org by 12 p.m. Jan. 14 with “RECIPE CONTEST” in the subject line of the email. The winner will be announced in the next edition of Inside Bryan ISD and will receive a special Valentine’s Day dinner on us. One entry per person.
ENJOY YOUR MEAL!
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
Bryan/College Station is a vibrant place to live, learn and play. We live in a community with numerous opportunities to experience culture, music and exciting events. The upcoming events below are just a few of the many ways you can plug into our community.
- Christmas Shopping – Need a last-minute Christmas gift idea? Texas A&M’s MSC OPAS has a variety of plays, muscials and concerts to choose from for the winter and spring. Click here for ticket information.
- Turn the Dial – If you missed Viking Theatre’s presentation of It’s a “Wonderful Life: A Radio Play” you can watch it Christmas morning at 6 a.m. on KBTX or listen to it at 7 p.m. Dec. 20 and Dec. 24, 3 p.m. Dec. 29 on 90.9 KAMU.
- Dec. 21: Classic Movie – “Grace? She died 30 years ago!” -Aunt Bethany. See the Christmas classic “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” 7 p.m. Dec. 21. Visit tickets.queenbryantx.com/tickets to purchase tickets online.
- Dec. 31: Let’s Have a Ball! – Have New Year’s Eve plans? The Downtown Bryan Association is putting on its third annual Queen’s Ball sponsored by The Stella Hotel on Monday, Dec. 31 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Click here for ticket information.
- Jan. 21: MLK March & Program – On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the Brazos Valley Area Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will host a march at 10 a.m. at Sadie Thomas Park followed by a program at Kemp-Carver Elementary.
MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR!
There’s one more day of school left in the semester, so let’s finish strong. But after that, have a wonderful winter break with those you hold dear.
BRYAN ISD
Children First. Always.
