ARGYLE INTERMEDIATE
School Principal “ O U R G OA L I S TO F O S T E R I N C LU S I V E N E S S A N D A L S O TO E N CO U R AG E ACC E P TA N C E . B U I L D I N G A F O U N DAT I O N O F R E S P EC T F O R A L L P EO P L E W I L L B E T T E R P R E PA R E O U R S T U D E N T S F O R S U C C E S S I N A D I V E R S E W O R L D .”
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e are always busy learning and having fun at AIS! And we haven’t let COVID-19 slow us down! We have our Houses up and running. The House system provides students with a culture of belonging. All students and staff members belong to a House. They earn points for their House through good deeds and actions. They stay in the same House throughout their time at Hilltop Elementary and AIS. At AIS, good behavior and academic
been learning a lot about various cultures
success are revered because it earns you
through art, music, and stories. Mrs.
House points and prizes! The Blue House
Downe has taught units on Mexico
(Reveur) was the leader for the first nine
and Asia in art class. The students have
weeks. They earned a free trip to the
enjoyed this so much that they come
snack and prize cart. The Green House
to school early just to keep working
(Isibindi) was the leader at mid-term of
on their projects! Their creativity is
the second nine weeks. Our next winning
producing beautiful décor up and down
House will be announced on Dec. 11.
the halls. We are also reading stories to
In September, each class voted
our students about various cultures. And
on a student leader based on the
not just limited to world cultures but also
characteristics of integrity, leadership, and
stories about people with struggles such
kindness. These 16 students participated
as poverty or disabilities. Our goal is to
in a virtual leadership conference held
foster inclusiveness and also to encourage
by TEPSA in November. Argyle was
acceptance. Building a foundation of
one of many schools across Texas that
respect for all people will better prepare
participated, and our students represented
our students for success in a diverse
very well. They learned more about what
world. We are very proud of our students’
it takes to be a good leader and ways to
ability to empathize and their willingness
improve our school culture. It was time
to grow and learn.
well spent on our future school and community leaders. One of our focus areas this year is cultural awareness. Our students have 18
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Oh I Love America, and students made a video message for veterans to show their appreciation for the service of the brave men and women of our country. Our next event is the PTA-sponsored Jingle Run in December. Our P.E. coaches have been working hard to build endurance in our students to prepare them for this fundraiser, and our students have been working hard, too! We look forward to this fun event in a few weeks. Be listening for the jingle on Dec. 4.
Our students celebrated Veterans Day in November with handmade cards for
Dr. Dawn Jordan
Veterans and a special video. Mrs. Dunn’s
Principal
fifth-grade class performed the song,
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