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NORTH TEXAS FAIR AND RODEO

October 16-24 | Fair Grounds

2217 N. Carroll Blvd. • Denton, TX 76201

Due to the rising COVID-19 cases the 2020 North Texas Fair and Rodeo has been postponed to October in hopes that the pandemic will be slowing down y then. The fair hopes to still include the rodeos, live music, livestock shows, carnival, and attractions. For updates, visit their website www.NTfair.com.

STAAR TESTING

Governor Greg Abbott said in a press conference on July 27 that the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, also known as STAAR, test requirement for grade promotion for students in 5 and 8 grade has been waived for this upcoming school year. Gov. Abbott hopes this waiver will provide greater flexibility for students and teachers.

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YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR

Paz Molnar may only be 11-years-old but she has been working hard all summer to save up for her future goal of attending medical school. She started cleaning trashcans early this summer and the community response has been amazing, keeping her busy all summer long. To have Paz deep clean your cans reach out to mom, Karen Molnar on the Castle Hills

Facebook group. photo courtesy of Karen Molnar

AMAZON TEACHER WISH LISTS

Calling all LISD teachers! Dr. Krieger and his incredible team at Krieger Orthodontics & Smile Design are asking all teachers to post their Amazon Wish List links to his Facebook post on August 5 titled “Amazon Teacher Wish List.” Dr. Krieger and anyone in the community can see the lists and purchase school supplies for our incredible educators! Visit www.

Facebook.com/KriegerOrthodontics.

BLOOD SUPPLY IS LOW ACROSS NORTH TEXAS

Carter BloodCare is experiencing a critical shortage in blood supply. All blood types are needed from all eligible blood donors. The blood center is showing their appreciation to those who are able to donate by providing no-cost COVID-19 antibody testing, for a limited time. To find a blood drive near you, visit www.CarterBloodCare.org.

DOGGY DOG TREATS

Calling all dog lovers and owners! Annabel White has started her own business making yummy and nutritious treats for your furbabies. For $3 a dozen your puppy could enjoy flavors like peanut butter and bacon or beef flavored rolled oats topped with turmeric, good for its anti-inflammatry, antibacterial, and anti-fungal effects. To order yours, visit www.facebook.com/ doggydogtreats or call 214-288-9851. photo courtesy of Allison White

STEMPUMP

STEMpump is a student-led initiative started by a group of high schoolers that strives to offer high-quality STEM education at no cost. The group recently launched an online platform to support students during this change in school instruction due to the virus. For more information, visit www.stempump.com. photo courtesy of Raashi Mohan

KINGDOM TALES COMING SOON

Castle Hills Elementary PTA is excited to bring students the Kingdom Tales program that gives all the kings and queens the opportunity of publishing their own book! Students will exercise their creativity and imagination while further developing reading/writing skills, computer skills, and creative arts. To participate and learn more, visit chepta.net/ kingdom_tales. photo courtesy of Carly Dunson