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THE TOWN | THE PEOPLE | THE PRIDE | WE ARE PROSPER August 2018 | Prosper’s Community Magazine Since 2012 | WeAreProsper.com | Issue #85
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The Town | The People | The Pride
Prosper’s Community Magazine Since 2012 WeAreProsper.com
Issue #85 | August 2018
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Town Matters
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Prosper Chamber Ribbon Cuttings
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Town Hall & Library Grand Opening
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Back to School
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Town Matters By Mayor Ray Smith
We were officially in our new building as of July 30, and I hope you and your family have had a chance to come see the new Town Hall and Community Library. That name is a mouthful, but don’t worry, people will soon start calling it either Town Hall or the Library, depending on their specific reason for visiting. Our Town joins the growing list of suburbs on the northern edge of the Dallas Fort Worth metropolitan area that are on an unprecedented growth and development push. Our new Town Hall is symbolic of that growth. If you attended the Open House on August 2, you may have sat through our State of the Town presentation. That’s a presentation that we put together on an annual basis to share information on how the Town is progressing. During the State of the Town presentation, I shared quite a few facts and figures related to Prosper’s growth. Perhaps the most impressive was the number of single-family residential permits that have been approved by the Town’s Development Services Department. That number has steadily grown over the last several years. It reached a new record last year at 756 permits.
Gates of Prosper development, work has concentrated on the east side of Preston Road and Hwy. 380. In that center alone, 47 shops and businesses are either open or will open very soon. Work will begin on the west side of Preston Road as well, completing that massive development that serves as a welcome to people coming from the south. On the far west, Windsong Ranch Marketplace and West Fork Crossing along Hwy. 380 and Gee Road have a combined 13 businesses open, including a Kroger and RaceTrac. Those two developments are expecting to open another 21 businesses in the near future.
Singlefamily Residential Permits
This year, the combination of new start-up developments and a mild winter, which allowed for fairly-constant construction is set to shatter that record. We’re only half-way through the year, and already the 2018 total for the first two quarters is 546 permits. If that trend continues, we are on a pace to reach over 1,100 permits in 2018. Side by side with the residential growth is the commercial and retail expansion that we are witnessing on a daily basis. In the
Windsong Ranch Marketplace
Jan. 1, 2018 22,650
Annual Growth Rate: 12%
Windsong Parkway
Gee Road
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Projected Build Out 72,095
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The Shops at Prosper Trail at Preston Road and Prosper Trail now has 19 businesses open, including the Town’s first Kroger. That busy shopping center is expecting another four businesses to open their doors relatively soon. Prosper Plaza at Hwy. 380 and Custer Road has 11 businesses open, including a Lowes Home Improvement, and is expecting two more businesses to open, including the Town’s third Kroger.
INFANTS ∙ TODDLERS ∙ PRESCHOOL ∙ BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL ∙ SUMMER CAMP Businesses within Gates of Prosper (East of Preston Road) America's Best Contacts AT&T Bath & Body Works Burlington Care Now Carter's/Osh Kosh Chick-Fil-A Chili’s
Chills 360 Dick's Sporting Goods DSW Shoes Famous Footwear FedEx Office Field & Stream Firehouse Subs
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Five Below GNC Great Clips Hana Grill Kirkland's Massage Envy Mattress Firm Murphy Oil
Businesses within Gates of Prosper (East of Preston Road) Netanyan Art Old Navy Olive Garden Panera Bread Pediatric Dentist PetSmart Pie Five Ross
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And Prosper Crossing at Coit Road and Hwy. 380 has a CVS now open and will soon include a Market Street grocery store among other businesses. There are a lot of tremendous things happening in Prosper, and the truth is, we’ve really only just begun.
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Welcome to Prosper
The Prosper Chamber of Commerce celebrates these ribbon cuttings from June and July 2018.
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Community
Prosper Celebrates the Grand Opening of the New Town Hall & Library
By Jodie Brownd
In a town that has a strong heritage and firm roots, Prosper is growing at warped speed…and one might wonder what goes on in a Town Hall Grand Opening. There’s a natural curiosity from citizens. Those that have been here to see the transformation over the last decade, those who just moved here and those who dream of opening a business here. The most obvious questions asked before walking into the new Town Hall are, “How do you keep the nostalgia and quaint intimacy that lures people to a small town amid a growth spurt that would have been difficult to forecast? How will this sprawling and massive piece of architecture represent both the people who settled this town as well as the ones who are still to come?”
Address to have those questions answered. The building is exquisite and with a marriage of traditional architecture and modern sophistication, our new Town Hall gives all of us the best of both worlds. The structure speaks for itself and for each of the people that contributed to the vision of it. The style that can only be described as “traditionally transitional.” The building keeps one figurative foot in the past with the obvious pride in construction that gives 19th century architecture stability and character, while also having one leg up on modern convenience and technology that epitomizes modern class and luxury. The Open House event, where community members took tours and had the opportunity to ask questions of Council Members and staff, was also the perfect opportunity to hold the State of The Town Address. Mayor Ray Smith opened the meeting in the new Town Hall by honoring and thanking his wife, fellow council members and staff.
You need only to have stepped inside of Prosper’s new Town Hall on August 2nd for the Open House and State of the Town
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Topics of discussion ranged from the future expansion of the North Dallas tollway, Single Family Residential Permits, Frontier Park Expansion, Awards for both the Police and Fire Stations to Population and Retail Growth. All information related to Public
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Despite having covered much information regarding the growth of Prosper and its changes, the excitement surrounding the first time use of the new Town Hall and Community Library held the spotlight. In addition to office space for Town employees, the new structure provides technologically updated Council Chambers, giving the Council and selected boards, commissions, and committees a place for discussion and public planning.
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The new building is situated between First and Broadway Streets in the area designated as the Old Town District. It was designed by Randall Scott Architects and construction was under the direction of Pogue Construction. “This project was a long row to hoe, it was also worth it,” said Mayor Smith about the massive planning and implementation of the building. The people of Prosper agree and it is with a sigh of relief that city employees all now have a place to call home. Whether you were born and raised in Prosper, or just moved in to our ever-growing town, there is something for everyone to enjoy and appreciate about the new Town Hall. It’s one more jewel on the map of Prosper history for generations, past, present and future, to enjoy.
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The best ways for our families and community to stay informed of district events and accomplishments is through the Eagle Express weekly e-mail publication, the District Facebook, Twitter and/or Instagram accounts, and our PISD App found in both the iTunes App Store and Google Play. District parents and guardians are automatically enrolled to receive the weekly Eagle Express and community members are also able to sign up to receive this by going to www.prosper-isd.net > Community > Eagle Express.
Tip411 Tip411 is a new tool to enhance student safety. It is an internet-based communication system that gives students or any concerned citizen a means to quickly and anonymously report suspicious or criminal behavior at school. When you submit a tip, it is sent to a 3rd party tip service acting as a privacy buffer between you and the Prosper ISD Police Department to preserve your identity and contact information. If you have a tip for the Prosper ISD Police Department please use any of the options found at www. prosper-isd.net / parents / tip411 to help provide important information on crimes or criminals that will help us to keep Prosper ISD safe for everyone. Please note: Tip submissions may not be received until the following day. In case of emergency dial 911.
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Returning Student Registration Parents of returning PISD students are reminded to register their school aged children online through InfoSnap. It is important for parents to complete this registration information yearly in order to ensure we have accurate information for your student. An automated email has been sent to parents containing information for each student for registration. If you did not receive an email with this information, please contact the Campus Registrar at your zoned campus. In order for students to be placed on a class list at elementary or to have a schedule made at secondary campuses, parents must complete the annual online registration process and provide the District with a new proof of residency. To access online registration, visit the Prosper ISD website (www.prosper-isd.net) and click on the parents tab.
PTO
Each school’s PTO website allows parents to join PTO, sign up for volunteer opportunities, purchase spirit wear, make party money donations, and contribute to fundraisers. Please be sure to visit the PTO Membership Toolkit for your campus. Baker: https://bakerpto.membershiptoolkit.com/ Boyer: https://boyerpto.membershiptoolkit.com/ Cockrell: https://CockrellPTO.MembershipToolkit.com Folsom: https://www.folsomelementarypto.com/ Hughes: http://www.hughespto.com Light Farms: https://lightfarmspto.membershiptoolkit. com/ Rucker: https://ruckerpto.membershiptoolkit.com/
New Student Registration
For new student registration information, visit the Prosper ISD website (www.prosper-isd.net) and click on the parents’ tab, next choose Student Registration then scroll down to the 2018-2019 New Student Registration. This web page will provide you with information regarding registration as well as provide you a link to our online registration system InfoSnap. From this web page click on either the English or Spanish link to be routed to InfoSnap. Once you have completed the online registration process and you received the submission confirmation page, your child’s information will be reviewed for completion. If it is determined that we have all of the information we need you will receive an email from the campus registrar indicating that your child qualifies as “Fly-By”. This means that you do not have to go to the campus to complete the registration process. However, if you do not receive a “Fly-By” email within a week of submitting your child’s information please contact the campus registrar to make an appointment to meet with them to complete the registration process. On average this process will take anywhere between 15 to 30 minutes so please plan accordingly. In addition, please bring to the appointment copies of the following documents for your child:
Birth Certificate
Social Security Card
Immunization Record
Proof of Residency (Current electric or water bill if moving to a new home that is not yet completed, please contact Laura McGlaun at lmcglaun@prosper-isd.net. If you have just recently closed on your new home but do not have a utility bill yet, please bring a copy of your closing statement. If you are living with another family within Prosper ISD, you and the person you are living with will need to complete a residency affidavit. The person whose name appears on the utility bill for the home will need to come with you and bring their driver’s license and current utility bill in order to sign the affidavit. This must be signed and notarized by both the homeowner and the parent before the registration process can be completed. A notary will be available at the campus.)
Spradley: https://www.spradleypto.com/
Previous Report Card
Windsong:https://windsongranchpto. membershiptoolkit.com/
Official Transcript (HS Students only)
Rogers: https://rogerspto.membershiptoolkit.com/
Driver’s License
Custody Documents (if applicable)
Special Education (Individualized Education Plan) Documentation (if applicable)
Gifted and Talented Documentation (if applicable)
Reynolds: https://reynoldspto.membershiptoolkit.com/ home PHS: http://www.prosper-isd.net/Domain/1114
If you are having difficulty with the online registration process you may contact InfoSnap directly at 866-752-6850.
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Mark your calendars for other important upcoming dates:
Transportation
Prosper ISD continues to bring quality transportation to the Prosper community through district-owned and supervised school bus services. All bus routes are equipped with propane-powered school buses, all with seatbelts, air conditioning, and video surveillance.
All PHS students new to PISD “Student Ice Cream Social” at PHS Cafeteria (BRING YOUR SCHEDULE) August 10th at 3:00 p.m. Meet the Eagles
New information is now available on the Prosper ISD website under Transportation. We will be continually updating our site as we get closer to the start of school. Beginning Friday, July 27th, parents will be able to start accessing their student(s) bus stop information through the Prosper ISD website. Go to www.prosper-isd.net then choose the Departments tab and then choose transportation. Select “Bus schedule for Registered Riders” located on the left side of the screen. There you will be able to find your student’s bus stop, bus schedule, as well as register to receive notifications. *Neither individual student information nor Special Education Transportation is available through this site. If you have any questions, please contact us at pisdbus@prosper-isd.net.
August 18th from 8:30 – 10:00 p.m. PHS Open House August 27th from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Parent Presentation Talk Saves Lives - On August 28th at 6:30pm at the PHS Auditorium, PISD will have a special presentation for all parents called Talk Saves Lives - A brief introduction to suicide prevention - Learn the warning signs and risk factors for suicide, and how we can help prevent it together. Homecoming Week September 17th - 22nd
As a reminder, students who live within 2 miles of their designated campus are not eligible for transportation. In rare cases, the PISD School Board has defined certain routes as hazardous because of the absence of adequate sidewalks or crosswalks as defined by board policy. For added safety, PISD will post additional crossing guards at busy intersections to assist students walking to and from school. Please note the 2-mile walk zones and crossing guard locations are located on the PISD Transportation website.
College Night September 17th from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Underclassmen School Pictures (Grades 9-11) August 16th and 17th during school hours
Please make sure that you have checked the campus websites for pick up/drop off information and maps to ensure that the first day, and every day, goes smoothly and safely for all.
Schedule Pickup ALL PHS STUDENTS will need to attend Schedule pick up in order to receive their schedule and be clear to begin the first day of school. All PHS students and/or parents should plan to attend schedule pick up at the appropriate time on either August 8th (Student last name beginning A-L) any time from 11:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. or August 9th (Student last name beginning M-Z) any time from 11:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Online registration through InfoSnap will need to be completed ahead of time and Proof of Residency should have been submitted with the online registration or it will need to be brought with you to schedule pick up. At schedule pick up, we will verify completion of online registration, submission of proof of residency and all students will need to pay certain applicable fees in order to receive their tentative schedule. In an effort to avoid the collection of fees in error, all course related fees will be assessed and collected the first week of school such as Science lab fees, Art fees, etc. The student activity fee and parking fee will be collected at schedule pick up. Go to http://www.prosper-isd.net/phs then click on students, parking permit form to download, print and complete the parking sticker form or it may be filled out at schedule pick up. Students driving on campus will need to pay the parking fee and bring proof of insurance, license plate number, and student driver’s license. Most students will need to pay the activity fee. Please bring cash or check to pay these fees. The Student Activity fee is $20 and the parking fee is $50. These will need to be paid separately with different checks or via cash.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies You're invited to the Boyer Elementary Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Saturday, August 11th, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.
Ralph and Mary Lynn Boyer Elementary
1616 Montgomery Lane
Prosper, Texas 75078
Event open to the public You're invited to the Spradley Elementary Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Saturday, August 11th, 2018 at 3:30 p.m.
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11411 Leona Street
Frisco, Texas 75035
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S T N E V E L O O H SC O T K BA C Middle School Events
New to Prosper ISD Information Meetings (Reynolds)
Elementary Events Safety Bash Join us on August 3rd from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Rogers Middle School for this fun event. Come out and meet your first responders, get important back to school health and safety information, get your student fingerprinted, play games with our own Prosper Eagle athletes, and much more! Pre-K (Light Farms), PPCD (Light Farms), Communications (Hughes & Windsong Ranch), and Pre-K Qualifier (Light Farms) and Kindergarten Parent Information Night (All Campuses) Kindergarten Parent Information Night (all elementary campuses), Communications Parent Information Night (Windsong Ranch & Hughes), and Pre-K Parent Information Night (Light Farms) will be held on Thursday, August 9th from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Parents will have a chance to learn about the structure of the Pre-K, Communications, and Kindergarten classes in addition to learning about their child’s academic year. Meet the Teacher Event Bring your students Monday, August 13th from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. to meet their teachers and explore their campuses and classrooms. During the event, students and their families are invited to visit information booths to get information about PTO, AlphaBEST After School Program, order & purchase new spirit wear items, and pay for school lunches. If your family pre-ordered school supply packs from EPI, they will be waiting in your child's classroom on meet the teacher night. First Day of School All campuses will be welcoming back their students on August 15th for an amazing 2018-2019 school year. “Cheers and Tears” Breakfast for Kindergarten Parents (All Campuses) All Kindergarten parents are invited to attend the PTO sponsored "Cheers and Tears" Breakfast at their zoned campus after dropping off their children for their first day on August 15th from 7:30 – 8:00 a.m. First Week Procedures During the first week of school, teachers will be ready to welcome students directly into their classrooms beginning at 7:15 a.m. Parents are welcome to walk their children to their classrooms during this week. Beginning Monday, August 20th parents are requested to allow their children to walk into the building on their own, with the assistance of school personnel. Parent Presentation Talk Saves Lives - On August 28th at 6:30pm at the PHS Auditorium, PISD will have a special presentation for all parents called Talk Saves Lives - A brief introduction to suicide prevention - Learn the warning signs and risk factors for suicide, and how we can help prevent it together. Curriculum Night 1st-5th Curriculum Night at all elementary campuses is scheduled for Thursday, September 6th from 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. for grades 1st-2nd and 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. for grades 3rd – 5th. Parent Curriculum Nights are an important time for parents to learn about their child’s academic year! We are looking forward to partnering with parents to make this an exciting and rewarding 2018-2019 school year for Prosper Eagle students!
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Reynolds Middle School will host New to Prosper ISD Information Meetings on July 30th for 8th graders, July 31st for 7th graders and August 1st for 6th graders from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. each day for students and parents who are new to Prosper ISD. New to Prosper ISD Information Meetings (Rogers) Rogers Middle School will host a New to Prosper ISD Information Meeting on August 10th from 8:30 – 10:15 a.m. for all students and parents that are new to Prosper ISD. Schedule Pick Up Reynolds Middle School will host a schedule pick up on August 8th for 8th graders, August 9th for 7th graders and August 13th for 6th graders from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. An athletics meeting for all 8th grade students participating in athletics will be held in the gym on August 8th from 6:30 -7:30 p.m. and August 9th from 6:30 -7:30 p.m. for all 7th grade athletes. Schedules will be available for all students who have completed online registration through InfoSnap and have provided an up to date proof of residency to their child’s campus or through InfoSnap. First Day of School The first day of school is Wednesday, August 15th. Classes will begin promptly at 8:10 a.m. and will be dismissed at 3:25 p.m. Supervision will begin at 7:15 a.m. each school day. Please see campus websites for more information on campus drop off and pick up procedures.
Prosper High School The PHS staff is very excited to begin the 2018-2019 school year! The school doors will open on August 15th at 7:00 a.m. with classes beginning at 8:20 a.m. and ending the school day at 3:54 p.m. IMPORTANT NOTICE: There is a substantial change in drop off/pick up locations at PHS. Buses will drop off and pick up in the FRONT of the school, while parents will drop off and pick up students at the back entrance behind the cafeteria or at the east/west end of the building. The front drive will be reserved for BUSES ONLY during school pick up and drop off times. Anyone needing to come in to the school during drop off or pick up times should park in a designated visitor’s spot in the front parking lot and enter through the front doors. Student drivers should park in the parking lot designated on their parking permit. Our front parking lot and the parking lot directly behind the cafeteria are reserved for staff and visitors. All student drivers must purchase a new parking sticker for this school year. Prosper High School will host New Student Orientations on July 31st for 9th graders, July 30th for 10th graders, July 27th for 11th graders and July 26th for 12th graders. These orientations are for students that are new to Prosper ISD and will take place from 9:00 am – 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. each day. Students should plan to attend the entire session 2-hour session. There will also be a New Student Orientation make-up meeting on August 13th from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. for new students who have not attended an orientation. New students will meet with counselors and complete their schedule requests.
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2018 SMILE PROFILES Dr. Veronica Mueller Dr. Veronica Mueller, a Texas-educated dentist, opened her private practice in July of 2017. The daughter of a teacher and a career military officer, she grew up in multiple states and countries, but returned to her family’s home state of Texas as soon as she could. Veronica moved to Dallas to attend Southern Methodist University, completing a Bachelors of Science in Biology. She then moved to Houston to attend The University of Texas School of Dentistry, earning her Doctor of Dental Surgery. While living in the Houston Medical Center, Veronica took the opportunity to expand her repertoire by learning from some of the greatest minds in medicine. Upon completing her Doctor of Dental Surgery, Veronica practiced her profession in different settings, gaining knowledge of all types of dentistry. After gaining professional experience, Veronica and her husband, John, chose Prosper as the ideal place to put down roots. When drawing the plans for Gentle Creek Dental, Dr. Mueller knew she wanted to utilize the best equipment and newest technology. Before opening her office, she attended many trainings and C.E. in order to decide on the best equipment and to make sure she was up to date on all the latest technology and techniques. Digital radiography was a must have for her practice. This technology takes the fastest x-rays with the least amount of radiation. And not only are all her x-rays digital, so are the charting and files, eliminating most paperwork. Along with a hand-held X-Ray system, they also use intra oral pictures to help in the diagnosing for your treatment plan. Dr. Mueller is very proud to use digital scanning. Not only is it a great time saver for the patients, it’s pretty cool too. When needing a dental appliance (crown, bridge, retainer etc.) that must be fabricated in the lab, your teeth are scanned instead of using the goopy, old-school dental impressions. After the scan is complete, you can see the 3D image on the computer screen. It can be rotated, zoomed and much more. And since the files are digital, they can be effortlessly sent to the lab, saving time and eliminating steps that could lead to distortions. This is Dr. Mueller’s favorite tech toy. As technology advances, many more additions may be implemented. Dr. Mueller’s core belief is that lifelong learning is critical to providing excellent care and optimal health. She is proud to be the 3rd generation of dentists in her family. Dedicated to creating a dental practice focused on the needs of the people she serves, she sums up her objective quite simply with saying, “My goal is to have a dental practice that offers everything that I want as a patient.” She invites you to stop by her offices, take the grand tour, and visit with the Gentle Creek Dental Family. They are open Tuesday through Friday, with Saturday hours by appointment.
Gentle Creek Dental
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1180 N. Coit, Suite 50 | Prosper, Texas 75078 | 972-347-6400 www.GentleCreekDental.com
2018 SMILE PROFILES Dr. Trevor Bodine Bodine Orthodontics is committed to establishing a relationship with you and your family to provide individualized, expert orthodontic treatment that is second to none. When it comes to ensuring a healthy, straight, and stunning smile, he believes that you and your family deserve the exceptional customer service, careful planning, and specialized treatment that he and his Prosper orthodontic “Dream Team” provides. Because they believe in being customer and patient focused in all aspects of their business, they have built a stellar reputation by providing a higher standard of quality, care and service. The staff at Bodine Orthodontics love getting to know their patients on a personal level and are always committed to go the extra mile to make everyone feel at home. When not at the office, Dr. B enjoys spending time with his wife Courtney and playing with their two darling little girls, Madeline and Evelyn. He became interested in orthodontics at an early age after having a positive experience with his own orthodontist. He says, “I loved the idea of working with my hands in a field that is both science based and artistic.” Their vision and mission are to be an integral part of the communities they serve, to build lifelong relationships with their patients and families and to bring smiles to everyone they meet. Bodine Orthodontics is a proud supporter of Prosper ISD and surrounding districts, as well as a contributor to many community organizations such as the Prosper Ladies Association and Cornerstone Assistance Network. He has also been a proud sponsor of Prosper’s Pride in the Sky for five years in a row. “We’re an eclectic mix with one thing in common: we love creating smiles in the town we call home,” says Dr. Bodine. “Our team is proud to be the premiere orthodontic practice serving Prosper and surrounding areas by creating beautiful smiles with braces and Invisalign in a state of the art facility.”
Bodine Orthodontics
821 N. Coleman, Suite 110 | Prosper, Texas 75078 | 972-347-1700 www.BodineOrthodontics.com
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Dr. Jared Corbridge Dr. Corbridge is passionate about helping patients achieve confident smiles. He and his wife Stephenie moved to Prosper in 2011 and love raising their kids in this wonderful community. Dr. Corbridge opened Corbridge Orthodontics in Frisco 7 years ago and enjoys serving the families here. Having received his education and training from some of the finest universities in the country, including BYU, UCLA School of Dentistry, and Baylor College of Dentistry, you can be confident you are trusting your smile to a professional. The mission of Dr. Corbridge and his team is to make you love your smile! Having fun along the way is just the added bonus. From the moment you step into Corbridge Orthodontics you feel the positive energy and sense the friendly, fun, and relaxed atmosphere. In the office you will also find cutting-edge technology including his iTero digital scanner which takes over 6,000 images per second and replaces traditional impressions. Dr. Corbridge is a Platinum Level Provider for Invisalign for teens and adults looking for a clear alternative to braces. In addition to transforming smiles, Dr. Corbridge loves giving back to his community. Each year he partners with Ronald McDonald House of Dallas, Frisco Family Services, and local schools through volunteering and donations. He also is the past co-chairman for the North Texas Dental Society’s “Give Kids a Smile” program which provides dental services to local children in need. Corbridge Orthodontics invites you to meet Dr. Corbridge and the team for your complimentary consultation!
Corbridge Orthodontics
5110 Eldorado Pkwy, Suite 500 | Frisco, Texas 75033 | 214-705-6188 www.CorbridgeOrthodontics.com
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2018 SMILE PROFILES Dr. Jill Sentlingar and Dr. Cara Kessler Dr. Jill’s vision for a family dental practice began before she graduated from dental school. She dreamed of creating a comfortable space for patients of all ages to build lifelong relationships with her dental team. Over the years, the space has grown, the technology has advanced, and a few of the faces have changed. One thing has remained unchanged: this office’s commitment to people. “We are inspired daily by the people we serve. We are motivated to advance our education, our technology, and our methods by the people we serve. We are honored that dentistry gives us the opportunity to serve people.” – Dr. Jill Prosper Family Dentistry was the first dental office in the town of Prosper. Since 2004, the team has provided excellent dental care with genuine compassion for the people of Prosper and the surrounding communities. As the town has grown, so has the office. Throughout all of the changes, this team has consistently treated their patients with the highest level of dental care, focused on building relationships, creating comfort, and improving each patient’s quality of life. “Our commitment is to people, and our specific area of expertise is oral health. Because we understand what a vital role oral health plays in one’s overall health, we look at the person as a whole. The biggest compliment I’ve received from a patient is “That was the most thorough dental exam I’ve ever had!” That means I did my job well.” – Dr. Cara Dr. Jill and Dr. Cara are both passionate about learning as much as possible in order to treat the complex health issues people face today. One specific area in which they excel is the TMJ. This joint has confounded patients and dentists alike for decades. At PFD, the dentists look at the joint as it relates to your teeth, jaws, and entire body. These doctors know that not every person’s “TMJ” is the same. They have invested in advanced education, training, and technology so they can correctly diagnose and properly treat each individual’s unique TMJ problem. This commitment to learning fuels their commitment to advanced technology. Using state-of-the-art equipment produces elite dental care with improved safety, greater efficiency, and better comfort. 3D imaging gives more information with less radiation. An intraoral scanner means no more gagging on dental impressions. The CariVu shows the extent of cracks and cavities without x-rays. A dental laser provides minimally invasive gum treatments that heal extremely fast. “We truly provide family dentistry. We see children as young as 1-year-old, and our oldest patient is over 100! It’s an honor to treat three or four generations of the same family.” – Dr. Jill From charity dentistry for people in need to athletic mouthguards for PHS football players to supporting organizations like Cornerstone and Bethlehem Place, this office is serious about giving back to the community. To see more of their good-hearted adventures, follow them on Facebook!
Prosper Family Dentistry
201 N. Preston Rd, Suite A | Prosper, Texas 75078 | 972-347-1145 www.ProsperFamilyDentristry.com
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2018 SMILE PROFILES Dr. Tom Chandler Dr. Tom Chandler completed his undergraduate studies at Indiana University, where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology in 1996. He earned a scholarship from the Army to attend the Case School of Dental Medicine in Cleveland Ohio. While at Case, he served as class president for three years, and student council president his last. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree in 2001. Dr. Chandler was commissioned as a Captain, and served as Dentist for the 75th Ranger Regiment at Ft. Benning, Georgia, where he completed his active duty commitment. He received an Army Commendation Medal for clinical excellence and service, along with the Army Physical Fitness award all three years. Following his service Dr. Chandler completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency Program at Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, 2004. He went on to receive his Fellowship Award from the Academy of General Dentistry in 2005. Dr. Chandler has active memberships in the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, North Texas Dental Association, and Dallas County Dental Society. Dr. Chandler married his wife Jennifer in 2006, and they have two beautiful boys - Vince and Max. He loves spending time with his family! He also enjoys music, sports, and the outdoors. Dr. Chandler and his family moved to Prosper in 2014, and he loves everything about the area. He enjoys practicing and being involved in the community where he lives. His patients are his friends, and he likes seeing them in the office and around town. Dr. Chandler believes what makes his practice different from others is that he has a wonderful team of individuals who truly care about their patients, and making the office a warm comfortable environment to have your dental work done. He offers a wide variety of Dental Services at his practice, including everything from cleanings, fillings, and root canals; to braces, extractions, and dental implants. Whatever your circumstances are, they will be able to meet your needs. For those patients who have anxiety towards treatment, they offer several options to make your visit comfortable including Nitrous Oxide, Oral, and IV Sedation. A happy, well informed patient is the key to a successful Dental Practice. Dr. Chandler believes what sets him apart from others is his philosophy on Dental Care. He lives his life by the Golden Rule of the Bible‌Do to others as you would like them to do to you (Luke 6:31). When treating his patients, he pretends he is the one in the chair. How he interacts and treats them is the same way he would want someone to treat him. Rarely does this philosophy not allow him to have a successful outcome, and hence a happy patient. Please visit him at www.prosperdentistryandortho.com for more information.
Prosper Dentistry & Orthodontics
110 N. Preston Rd, Suite #10 | Prosper, Texas 75078 | 972-346-2080 ProsperDentistryandOrtho.com
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2018 SMILE PROFILES Dr. Tom Bietsch CONVENIENCE…EXPERIENCE…EXCELLENCE! Dr. Bietsch focuses on these three factors for all of his patients. His goal is to make every appointment convenient for his patients and their family. Imagine, you are in the middle of your work day and your child’s orthodontic appointment is in thirty minutes. Instead of leaving work early to drive across town so you can pick your child up from school and take them to their appointment, you were able to stay at work while your child was able to make their orthodontic appointment. Well, you can if your child is a patient at Bietsch Orthodontics. Dr. Bietsch built a thirty-six-foot custom mobile orthodontic office for his patients that goes to your child’s school. Dr. Bietsch’s “Bietsch Brace Bus” has everyone talking and for good reason. Parents couldn’t be happier with the ease of one less appointment that they have to manage into their already busy schedule. Parents receive a video update of their child and Dr. Bietsch at the time of their appointment that explains how their child’s orthodontic treatment is progressing. Parents win here at Bietsch Orthodontics because we bring orthodontics to the schools, so they do not have to miss any work. Students win as well because they are out of class much less time and do not have to miss that after school practice or game because they needed to go to their orthodontic appointment. Dr. Bietsch sees how demanding parent’s schedules are and even more with multiple children, that is why he has created the mobile brace bus; a service that makes ortho appointments for your child and you more convenient. Dr. Bietsch travels with most of his team too. At all mobile bus appointments, your child will be accompanied by Dr. Bietsch, his treatment coordinator, scheduling coordinator and his three-chair side ortho assistants. Long appointments such as getting braces put on or taken off will be done in the primary office at Bietsch Orthodontics, but all adjustment appointments can be accommodated at your child’s school. Dr. Bietsch has treated over 10,000 patients in his nineteen-year career as an orthodontist. He uses this experience to customize treatment plans for every patient to give them a unique beautiful smile. Everyone is unique; therefore, every patient gets a smile that is all their own. The convenience of Dr. Bietsch’s mobile bus, combined with his nineteen years of experience, and his ability to create custom, beautiful smiles sets his practice apart from any other orthodontic office in Texas. His unbelievable care for each patient and ability to create perfection within your child’s smile is why so many parents and patients love going to Bietsch Orthodontics.
Bietsch Orthodontics
221 N. Preston Rd, Suite A | Prosper, Texas 75078 | 972-347-2222 www.BietschOrthodontics.com
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2018 SMILE PROFILES Dr. Travis Campbell Dr. Travis Campbell graduated from Baylor University where he studied Biology, Chemistry, and Computer Science. He received his doctorate from Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, Texas in 2009. Dr. Campbell has patients referred from Prosper, Frisco, McKinney, and surrounding cities all over Collin County! He and his wife Susan, love the small community feel of this area which made it the location of choice to plant roots and raise their daughter, and soon to be born, son. “I have wanted to be a dentist since I was 5. I have always enjoyed going to the dentist, and yet most people I know, including my father, have had the opposite reaction about their he experiences. That difference spurred my interest in learning more about dentistry and was my driving force while obtaining my education. It has helped me in designing an office centered around comfort for all dental patients, with special focus on helping those with previously poor experiences have a great one.” Giving back to the community is a specific joy for Dr. Campbell. He has hosted and served at dental charity events through Dentistry from The Heart for 8 years. He truly appreciates the opportunity to work with such wonderful patients and enjoys establishing long-term relationships with his patients and their families.
and spending time with his friends and family.
His greatest joy in dentistry comes from educating his patients on their oral health and maintaining those long-term relationships through future generations. In addition to dentistry, Dr. Campbell enjoys reading, volleyball, computers,
“Whether you need sedation, laughing gas, or just a friendly atmosphere; my goal is to help make your dental experience as comfortable as possible!” – Dr. Travis Campbell
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1361 E. University, Suite 10 | Prosper, Texas 75078 | 972-346-9998 www.380Dental.com
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TIPS FOR OVERCOMING BACK TO SCHOOL BUTTERFLIES By: Rosh R, Owner of Kiddie Academy of Prosper
Who remembers getting the jitters when a new school year rolled around?
times with soon-to-be peers will help on the first day of school, when they see familiar faces.
Whether you were filled with excitement or felt downright uneasy, every parent can recall what the back-to-school butterflies felt like. If your kids are starting to feel the blues right about now, remind them that going back to school doesn't have to be a drag!
Both parents and teachers want back-to-school to be one of the most exciting times of the year for kids. Let's encourage our children to recognize the gift of education in their lives and create a love of learning.
Start preparing now to make those first weeks easier for your kids – and yourself!
I am Rosh R, the owner of Kiddie Academy of Prosper, located at 650 North Preston Road. We are excited to open our brand-new, state-of-the-art academy in the Fall of 2018 serving the Prosper and Celina communities. We serve children ages 6 weeks through 12 years. The educational programs at Kiddie Academy of Prosper emphasize continuous, open communication between teachers and parents concerning each child’s development. But most importantly, we learn while we’re having fun. We invite children to embark on the Kiddie Academy journey that will enable them to learn and grow socially, physically and intellectually.
In this month’s article, I’m sharing useful advice for transitioning from summer to school. Brace your little ones for the year ahead with these tips from a teacher's point of view: Make it a topic of frequent conversation. Remind your kids that back to school fears and anxieties are very common and many children have similar experiences before the first day starts. Be positive and encouraging when talking about school, because kids look to their parents during times of uncertainty. If they see their parent confident and excited about school, it will help them relax. Take a field trip to the school. During the weekend or even after dinner, gather your family and make an adventure out of seeing the new school. Even if the school isn’t “new” to your kids, their classes and play area might be different. Parents should try to take their kids to the school's playground to play once or twice before school starts. This will help them see that school is fun and show them what their school day will be like. Initiate a playdate to help kids reconnect. Many parents attend an open house or meeting before school is in session. Strike up a conversation with other parents and schedule a playdate. Getting reacquainted with old friends or setting aside some time to meet new classmates can help ease a lot of anxiety for kids. These fun
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To learn more visit kiddieacademy.com/prosper or call 469-356-2595 or email prosper@ kiddieacademy.net.
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