Partners In Education

PARTNERS IN EDUCATION
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage
PAID
Wichita Falls, TX
Permit No. 170
1104 Broad Street
P.O. Box 97533
Wichita FAlls, Texas 76307-7533
WELCOME NEW PIE PARTNERS
Diana Costello and Judy Muir sort new coats for distribution to elementary
students. The Coats for Kids program is sponsored by First Christian
Church.
One of the true joys of the
Christmas Season is the opportunity
to say Thank You for
“Keeping Children at the Center”
Christmas Blessings
Partners In Education
940.720.4982 (Fax)
cfarnsworth@wfisd.net
PIE Staff • 940.235.1009
Christi Farnsworth, PIE Coordinator
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4 Wheel Performance
Anchor Baptist Church
Bradshaw, Jerry
Charming Charlie
Downtown Pharmacy
Gentry Specialty Advertising
Highland Heights Baptist Church
Holiday Inn Express
IntegraCare Home Health
Kell West Family Practice Clinic
Kinder Hearts Home Health Care
Lexington Suites by Vantage
Planet Fitness
St. Marks United Methodist Church
Wal-Mart / Greenbriar
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Let’s celebrate!
Chris Callaway and Tony Kerns, 92.9 NIN disc
jockeys, kicked off the annual Red Hot Radical Readers All-District Rally
with celebration music, celebration cheers and celebration words of
encouragement ~ it was an evening to celebrate!
Sponsored by the Wichita Falls Kiwanis Club, Coca-Cola Bottling Co.,
Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott and 92.9 NIN, this reading incentive
program is designed to recognize and reward students for their reading
accomplishments. Since 1993 the Red Hot Radical Readers program
focuses on students meeting their reading goals and discovering that
reading can be fun! Over eighteen hundred fourth, fifth and sixth grade
students participated from the following elementary schools: Burgess,
Crockett, Cunningham, Fain, Fowler, Franklin, Lamar, Milam, Scotland
Park, Southern Hills and Washington/Jackson.
Winter 2011
Winter 2011
Teachers distribute T-shirts for students reaching their
goal at the RHRR rally.
Why we mentor
I was given the opportunity to mentor an 8th grade student at Kirby Junior
High. The first visit was a little awkward, since I did not know what to expect.
I was able to find out that my mentee enjoyed coloring and music. The
mentee had a mentor last year, so she guided me along with information.
The second week, I brought some coloring pages and a checker board
to play. During the first fifteen minutes, we colored and played a game of
checkers. She also showed me around the campus. The first few weeks, I
did not see any changes in the mentee student. I did not understand why
this student needed a mentor. Then on the eighth week, I walked in and
she seemed to be relieved that I showed up. She was having a bad day,
and this is where I saw the change. We colored and she was able to vent
about her day. The longer we sat there; I could tell that her day was getting
better. I felt like she was relieved that she had a person to be able to talk
too. The eighth week is when I realized the mentor program actually made
a difference to these students. I did not have any plans in coming back the
next semester until that day. I asked my mentee student if she would mind
me coming back next semester. I will be going back. I only noticed that one
change in my mentee student, but that one change made a difference to my
mentee and me. I came to realize that I have actually enjoyed the past eight
weeks and look forward to coming back next semester.
Washington/Jackson Elementary students celebrate
reaching their goals at the Red Hot Radical Readers
all-district rally.
Wichita Falls ISD
Crockett second grader Janessa Arvanis meets with her
mentor, WFHS PAL Erin Pearce.
The experience that I had with my student was wonderful. I loved my
student. She was not shy and really reminded me of me in junior high. I
loved coming to Kirby and spending time with her. She always seems to
brighten my day. I absolutely loved mentoring.
MSU Student
Crockett second grader Anna Izaguirre
meets with her mentor, WFHS PAL
Angelica Patton.-
Christi Farnsworth
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Red Hot Radical Readers fly high at
all-district rally
Milam student Derrick Newton poses with his mentor
Kelly Gill, MSU Men’s Soccer Team.
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Inside this issue...
Red Hot Radical Readers
Mentors
Adopt-A-School News
New PIE Partners
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ADOPT-A-SCHOOL NEWS
Alamo - WF Kiwanis Club celebrates the Student of the Month with balloons, a certificate and
a gift card. Thanks to the WF Kiwanis Club, each student will receive a new pair of shoes and
hygiene kit  On the Border provided a delicious meal for an Alamo family  Wichita County
Bar Association contributed financially to supply each student with a book from the Scholastic
Book fair
Barwise – Yogurt Journey provided a sundae party as a reward to the class bringing the most
Dr. and Mrs. Charles Thueson purchase books for
the library at Franklin each month grandaughters canned goods for the “Students Against Hunger” campaign. Students and teachers contributed
Olivia and Abigale Tromens show some of the 463 items to the area food bank  Olive Garden treated members of the Barwise PTO to a
books purchased.
delectable luncheon  A Barwise family enjoyed a traditional Thanksgiving feast with all the
trimmings delivered by On the Border
Burgess – Starbucks provided coffee for Grandparents’ Day and the teachers’ lounge and gave
Christmas gift certificates to every teacher  El Chico Mexican Restaurant, Texas Roadouse,
United Supermarkets, Circle M Bakery, Gidgets Sandwich Shack and Whataburger recognize
staff with delicious lunches and gift cards  Wal-Mart gave gift cards for students
Cunningham – Drug Free Week was a hit with beautiful shirts from Imprints 1  Donations from
Upscale Resale, Burger King, McAlister’s, Mazzio’s, Margie’s Sweet Shop, The Wildcats and
The Basketcase made BINGO day a success!  Mazzio’s and Texas Roadhouse make parent
conference days enjoyable by feeding the staff delicious food
Milam staff is treated to a back to school lunch by
PIE partner Union Square Federal Credit Union.
Fain – Mike Morris State Farm Insurance celebrates faculty birthdays by offering monthly
Pictured are Jill Patterson and Jesse Thomas.
birthday cakes. Marla & Mike Morris also provided dictionaries for all third graders  Tommie &
Wayne Beck generously purchase “celebration” prizes for students and as a special treat for the
staff, they purchased a large Keurig brewer for the teachers’ lounge  A BIG thank you to First
Christian Church for sponsoring PowerPaks and delivering Thanksgiving food baskets
Fowler – Students had great fun decorating pumpkins supplied by American National Bank. The
pumpkins were displayed at the bank and enjoyed by all. American National Bank presented
student awards at the school assembly  Artie Woods and McGruff presented drug awareness
programs during Drug Free Week  Lone Star RV provides school supplies for students
Gary & Marcia Jones and daughter Kira (411 NRG Franklin –Dr. and Mrs. Charles Thueson purchase library books each month  Staff members
Solar Solutions) present two ipads to Mrs. Pitts and were treated to a barbeque lunch during parent conference days by Tomahawk Caterers, Mica
the 4th grade at West Foundation.
and Tommy Smyth  Nor-Tex Materials purchased each teacher a school shirt  Dr. Devek
Frech provides teacher incentives and the AR Store to reward reading for all grade levels 
Fain Presbyterian Church provides PowerPaks and composition journals for students  School
supplies and backpacks are given to students in need by First Presbyterian Church
Head Start – Christmas is filled with special gifts and parties thanks to many PIE Partners and
Friends ~ Cantu Services, Colonial Church, Johnny Carino’s, The Learning Center, Rolling
Meadows and University United Methodist Church  Hirschi Realtors hosted a Christmas
trip to the mall where students were fitted with new shoes and visited Santa Claus  Rolling
Meadows -- The Gables, River Oaks and Colonial Church provided Fall parties and goodie
bags  Johnny Carino’s provides monthly staff appreciation lunches
Diane Lockard and Joyce Shepard welcome Deric
Gentry (Gentry’s Specialty Advertising), new PIE Hirschi – Welcome new PIE partner! IntegraCare Home Health assists CNA students with fees
for the State Board
partner at Southern Hills Elementary.
Houston – Christmas is an exciting time thanks to University Kiwanis Club who generously
gives a new pair of shoes, a book and treats to each student at the annual Christmas party 
Houston Elementary students are stepping out in style thanks to Bonnie Davis, Village Bowl,
Breegles, Tangles Salon, Dr. and Mrs. Jim Mitchell and many Friends of PIE who are giving a
new hoodie for every student  The Junior League of Wichita Falls packs PowerPaks to send
home each week  New PIE partner Highland Heights Baptist Church has provided clothes and
food to families in need and donated school supplies and materials to students and staff
Barwise students enjoyed sundaes at Yogurt
Journey compliments of Partners In Education,
Tammy and Brent Spray.
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Celebrating Twenty-three Years of
“Keeping Children at the Center”
Jefferson – The annual Parent Involvement Counts Night was a big success thanks to Olive
Garden, Dr. Ray Hyde, Ferguson Enterprises and Sam’s Club
Kirby – Meal coupons were donated by Texas Roadhouse for the Accelerated Reader program 
Taco Casa bucks were given by Taco Casa to award Top Dawg recipients  Teachers are shown
appreciation with gift certificates from Spa Bella and lunches cooked by Jerry Bradshaw  B &
C Printing printed flyers and tickets for the school’s Holiday for Hospice Benefit
Lamar – First National Bank provides birthday cake for teachers and Grace Care Center
provides monthly birthday cupcakes for students  C & I Electronics and First National Bank
financially contribute for student and teacher supplies  First National Bank donated books to
the school library
Marla and Mike Morris (State Farm Insurance)
provided dictionaries for all third grade students at
Milam – Wal-Mart, Maggie Moos, Academy Sports, Cinemark and Freeman, Sheppard and Fain Elementary. State Farm Neighbear was on
hand to help hand out the dictionaries.
Story have given gift cards, treats and donations for the “Roar with P.R.I.D.E.” positive behavior
initiative  Union Square Federal Credit Union provided brunch and Wichita Falls Teachers
Federal Credit Union provided lunch for staff members at the beginning of the school year  The
Gill family provided MSU soccer shirts to each student who had a MSU Men’s soccer player for a
mentor  Teachers are treated with gift packages and certificates from Bath and Body Works
and Spa Bella  Fidelity Bank, Leadership Enterprises and United Supermarkets contribute
financially for student activities  Basketballs were given to students by Jerry’s Scoreboard for
the MSU Men’s basketball “Slam Dunk” contest  Little Caesars Pizza donated pizzas for the
sixth grade student fundraiser  Stripes and On the Border provided coupons for students and staff
Sheppard – Sheppard AFB is the perfect partner! Generous volunteers from Sheppard AFB are
Diane Lockard, PIE Campus Coordinator, presents
ready to serve. Field trips, presenters, mentors and goodie bags for Red Ribbon Week are just a an adopt-a-school certificate to Charles Bartlett,
few examples of the base meeting the needs of the students
Anchor Baptist Church.
Southern Hills – Like a good neighbor, HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital is there , , , by
providing monthly luncheons, Thanksgiving baskets, treats for AR awards and special activities 
Corlett Probst & Boyd continues to financially meet the needs of our students  Welcome new PIE
Partners ~ Gentry’s Specialty Advertising and Anchor Baptist Church  Boley-Featherston
Insurance, First National Bank of Byers, Falls Chapel UMF, First United Methodist Church
Guarantee Title and Tenth and Broad Church of Christ provide mentors, help families in need
and provide incentives for students with perfect attendance  Altman Legal Group sponsored
a student Christmas card contest and presented gift cards to the winners  University UMC
diligently works each week to ensure students have food to take home by packing PowerPaks 
Staff members are treated to a delicious lunch by Gilmore’s Collision Center
West Foundation welcomes new PIE partners. (l to
r) Karen Moisant (Kell West Family Practice), Kim
Washington/Jackson – Davenport’s Grocery honors students with monthly birthday gifts  Smith, Jared Baswell (Lexington Suites by Vantage)
Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel gave treats to all students while Times Record News hosted and Sarah Williams (Starbucks Coffee Company).
kindergarten and first graders for Halloween  Texas Roadhouse supplies free meals as student
incentives  Teachers enjoy delicious lunches provided by Texas Roadhouse and MT’s BBQ
West – 411 NRG Solar Solutions and Catfish Grill purchased IPADS  TNT Signs & Graphics
designed banners for new PIE Partners to display in the cafeteria  Staff members are treated
to delicious lunches and coffee by Starbucks, El Diablo Burrito, Johnny Carino’s and Texas
Roadhouse  Sonic on Kell sponsored a drawing contest with winners receiving gift cards
Zundy – Members of Kappa Delta Chi, Omega Delta Phi and WFHS PALS mentor students
weekly  Texoma Community Credit Union sponsored a Reality Fair for seventh graders,
teaching students the importance of budgeting and life skills  Staff members as well as students
appreciate quarterly incentives and donations from Days Inn & Suites, Dr. Sandra Vergara,
Texoma Community Credit Union, 4 Wheel Performance, Holiday Inn Express, Downtown
Pharmacy, Comfort Inn Suites and Bahama Bucks
Franklin teachers show off their new school
shirts purchased by Walter Riddle (Nor-Tex
Materials).
Winter 2011
Winter 2011
PIE Campus Coordinators enjoy a delicious
lunch at the Coordinators information meeting.
In August, the Project Back to School Roundup,
coordinated by Cheryl Ritchie, provided 5300 WFISD
students with the essential school supplies and
services they needed to start the year ready to learn.
Larry Menefee welcomes Jerry Bradshaw (EMS
Compliance), new PIE partner at Kirby Junior High.
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