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COMMUNITYINSIDE

ESSENTIAL WORKER SALUTE Wed., May 6

The incredible U.S. Navy Blue Angels flew over North Texas. They started in McKinney and ended in White Settlement, flying over major hospitals to salute and thank all healthcare workers, first responders, and other essential workers for serving on the frontlines in the fight against COVID-19. photo courtesy of Tim Lanz

EDUCATIONINSIDE

APPRECIATION FOR OUR MAIL CARRIERS Fri., May 8

READ-A-PALOOZA May 4 - Sept. 4

As we continue to learn at home through the remainder of the year, don’t forget about summer reading. With the Scholastic Summer Read-a-Palooza your child can interact with their favorite book characters, track their summer reading, and help to donate books. Sign up at www.scholastic.com/summer.

Resident June Graham delivered 29 gift bags to the staff at the mail center as appreciation for their hard work. During this time, mail carriers are delivering thousands of extra packages. The gift bags included hand sanitizer, facemasks, and giftcards to PIE, Sophia’s, Kroger and Target. For contributions send to @June-Graham-1 on Venmo.

FINAL FAREWELL Tues., May 19 | 10 - 11:30am Feeder Elementary Campuses and Feeder Middle Schools

Seniors are encouraged to join the senior drive-thru parade. Students will start at their elementary and then proceed in a caravan to their middle school. Faculty and staff will be parked and ready to honk their farewells. This is a fun way to send off our seniors!

MEMORIAL DAY Mon., May 25

Memorial Day is a federal holiday for remembering, honoring, and mourning the military personnel that had died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. As we honor their sacrifice, we would also like to thank their families.

CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY ACTION

CONGRATS, CLASS OF 2020! Sat., May 23 at 10am Sun., May 24 at 5pm

CCA is currently looking for volunteers in their warehouse and as grocery loaders. Volunteers are needed who can lift heavy boxes, unload food donations and organize the products in their warehouse. If you are interested in volunteering, apply online at

http://CCAHelps.org/participate-volunteer/.

Texas Motor Speedway

3545 Lone Star Circle Fort Worth, TX 76177

Lewisville ISD will host graduation ceremonies at Texas Motor Speedway. To ensure all health precautions are met, family and friends will remain in their vehicles while parked on the TMS infield and watch the broadcasted event from the 12-story-tall video board. Hebron walks on Saturday and The Colony walks on Sunday.

LISD REGISTRATION OPEN

Lewisville ISD enrollment for the 2020-2021 school year is now open. For returning students, the registrar will reach out via email. For new students to the district, LISD will be doing virtual document collection along with the online application. For more information and to register your new student visit, www.LISD.net and click on Enrollment Information. photo courtesy of Elizabeth Haas