Arlington School & Family Magazine November/December 2015 | Page 4

Highlights 4-Firefighter Academy, Combat Challenge Firefighters traveled from all over the country to Globe Life Park in Arlington to compete in the Firefighter Combat Challenge. The demanding five-event physical challenge took place over two days with AISD Fire Academy students volunteering their time to make the event successful. 6-Pre-K/Day Care Partnership The AISD is expanding its community partnership effort to reach children in full-time child care by adding 14 new prekindergarten classes to seven local day care centers. 19-Project Based Learning Young Junior High has started a schoolwide initiative to start Project Based Learning in all core classes (math, science, social studies and English). EXECUTIVE BOARD CEO Jeffrey Levy COO Pat Fowler EDITORIAL Editor Mariam G. MacGregor Style Editor Amy Levy Lead Designer Chad Murphy Assistant Designers Jason Shupe Erik Peterson ACCOUNT SALES Sales Managers Christine Grudecki Chris Story Denise Dyer Business Managers Nikki Masga Jane White 24-Featured Board Member Get to know AISD board member Kecia Mays through a Q & A profile. 26-Principals Path to Leadership Grant The Arlington ISD is one of five organizations nationwide – and the only in Texas – to receive part of a nearly $2.5 million Principals Path to Leadership grant from American Express and the National Association of Secondary School Principals. PRODUCTION Production Director Kari Wenner Production Manager Paige Hodges ARLINGTON ISD CONTACTS Superintendent Dr. Marcelo Cavazos Director of Communications Leslie Johnston 28-Specialized Programs Applications Applications open soon for unique AISD programs. Applications accepted Nov. 18 - Feb. 26. On the Cover Dunn Elementary participated in Pinwheels for Peace on Monday, Sept. 21 along with more than 6 million people around the world in honor of International Day of Peace. 2 Arlington School & Family - November/December 2015 Communications Coordinator Mercedes Mayer CONTACT INFORMATION General Questions/Comments [email protected] Artwork and Design [email protected] Advertising [email protected] Arlington School & Family Magazine EF Pages LLC 404 W. Kennedale Pkwy Kennedale, Texas 76060 Phone - 214-728-8349 Fax - 817–330-0314