Argyle Intermediate School Principal

“OUR GOAL IS TO FOSTER INCLUSIVENESS AND ALSO TO ENCOURAGE ACCEPTANCE.

BUILDING A FOUNDATION OF RESPECT FOR ALL PEOPLE WILL BETTER PREPARE

OUR STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS IN A DIVERSE WORLD.”

We 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 success are revered because it earns you House points and prizes! The Blue House (Reveur) was the leader for the first nine weeks. They earned a free trip to the snack and prize cart. The Green House (Isibindi) was the leader at mid-term of the second nine weeks. Our next winning House will be announced on Dec. 11.

In September, each class voted on a student leader based on the characteristics of integrity, leadership, and kindness. These 16 students participated in a virtual leadership conference held by TEPSA in November. Argyle was one of many schools across Texas that participated, and our students represented very well. They learned more about what it takes to be a good leader and ways to improve our school culture. It was time well spent on our future school and community leaders.

One of our focus areas this year is cultural awareness. Our students have been learning a lot about various cultures through art, music, and stories. Mrs. Downe has taught units on Mexico and Asia in art class. The students have enjoyed this so much that they come to school early just to keep working on their projects! Their creativity is producing beautiful décor up and down the halls. We are also reading stories to our students about various cultures. And not just limited to world cultures but also stories about people with struggles such as poverty or disabilities. Our goal is to foster inclusiveness and also to encourage acceptance. Building a foundation of respect for all people will better prepare our students for success in a diverse world. We are very proud of our students’ ability to empathize and their willingness to grow and learn.

Our students celebrated Veterans Day in November with handmade cards for Veterans and a special video. Mrs. Dunn’s fifth-grade class performed the song, 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.

Dr. Dawn Jordan Principal Argyle Intermediate School