District Dynamics - Willis Independent School District

District Dynamics
May 20, 2016
One Team — One Purpose
Brabham Students Feeding Families
Brabham Middle School recently held a food drive to
collect non-perishable food items for area food pantries. They set out to help replenish the shelves at the
Willis Food Pantry and WISD Parent Support Center. Students from Mrs. Deschensky's 4th period class
brought a total of 547 items. Kayden Corley, pictured
left, personally brought more than 300 items to support
the cause. In doing so, he won an ice-cream sundae
party for his whole class. We are proud of our students
for their help in feeding Willis families.
Parmley Supports Pennies for Patients
Each year, fifth grade students at Parmley Elementary complete a math/economics/reading unit on developing, advertising and running a business. Each year the students have a chance to create and sell actual
products for a profit. The money is then donated to a special cause, decided on by the students. This year,
Ms. Schultz’s class chose to make pens and donate the money to Pennies for Patients, benefiting the
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The challenge this year? To raise more money than last year’s $1,580. With
a grand total of $2,022.75, the students were able to call their goal a success. Great Job Parmley!
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District Dynamics
May 20, 2016
One Team — One Purpose
2016 District
Teachers and Paraprofessionals of the Year
On Friday, May 20, district administrators surprised these four individuals
in their classrooms. A video tribute will be released next week.
Willis Independent School District
204 West Rogers, Willis, Texas 77378 · 936 -856-1200 · WWW.WILLISISD.ORG
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District Dynamics
May 20, 2016
One Team — One Purpose
Willis High School Students to Receive Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) License
There are many pathways to graduation and the workforce beyond that Willis High School students can
follow. One of these tracks is the Certified Nursing Assistant courses in the Career/Tech department. The
class, taught by Katrina King, RN, MEd, prepares students to take the state CNA exam and become licensed
as a nursing assistant. Throughout the course, students must complete a combination of classroom,
lab and clinical time. Field experience is conducted at a nearby nursing home where students have the
opportunity to assist with patient care. This year, all thirteen students that took the test passed, and
will now be able to work as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Congratulations to each of these students!
Gidget Belinoski-Bailey
Finalist ~ ATPE Educator of the Year
The Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE) has named
Gidget Belinoski-Bailey as one of three finalists for the 2015-2016 ATPE
Special Services Educator of the Year award. This award acknowledges
members demonstrating exceptional or innovative capabilities in their
field. The winners will be announced at the ATPE Summit Awards Banquet being held July 21, 2016. Congratulations Gidget, and we hope you
bring home the gold on July 21!
Willis Independent School District
204 West Rogers, Willis, Texas 77378 · 936 -856-1200 · WWW.WILLISISD.ORG
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