Announcements

EAGLE Awards for 2nd nine weeks this Friday, January 9th PK-1 8:30; Gr. 1-2 9:30; & Gr. 4-5 1:15

1/5/2009

February: Love Your Library Month Readers Needed for PISD Community-School Reading Program

Prosper ISD is launching a new reading program called Eagle Readers. These guest readers will be made up of community members who will read to students in Kindergarten and First Grade. The Eagle Readers program will take place at all three PISD elementary schools during the week of February 16-20 in honor of “Love Your Library Month.” The purpose of the program is for students to understand the importance of reading in everyday life through learning about fellow members of their community and how reading impacts what they do. To receive an Eagle Readers application, Criminal History Records Information Form, or for additional information, please contact Cindy Toops, Instructional Support Sec. for PISD at 972-346-9200 ext. 13101 or via e-mail at CMToops@prosper-isd.net.

An Eagle Readers’ Tips for Reading training class will be held on Thursday, Feb. 12^th @ 9am or 6pm at Folsom Elementary School.

The Eagle Readers program will also take place during Texas Public Schools Week (March 9-13) and National Library Week (April 13-17). More information regarding these dates will follow in the Prosper Press and on the Prosper ISD website.

We are currently forming teams in four different age divisions. There are forms in the front office of each school if you are interested in trying Odyssey of the Mind this year. If you want more information or have any questions, please visit the OM website at www.odysseyofthemind.com or contact Monica Hays at hayser@ameritech.net or 214-435-9277.

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In order to attend a Prosper ISD District Substitute Teacher Training class, you must first complete a substitute information packet. Along with the packet, we will need a copy of your valid driver's license and social security card. A blank, voided check will also be required for your direct deposit form. Other forms in the packet include: employee information questionnaire, Form W-4, criminal history records form, and letter of reasonable assurance. Upon clearance of your criminal history record, you will be notified and placed on the list for an upcoming training class.

The substitute training class will include such things as familiarizing subs on the computerized AESOP calling system, discussing payroll, going over the sub brochure and handbook, and discussing procedures and protocol for serving as a district sub in PISD.

Please note that NO PERSON will be allowed to substitute teach for any reason in Prosper ISD if they have not completed the above.

Thank you for your interest in substitute teaching in our district. Please note, in order to be registered for our next training class on Wednesday, January 14, 2009. at 9:00 a.m., you must have all your information in by Friday, January 9, 2009.

Contact: Cindy Toops (972-346-9200 ext. 13101)

CMToops@prosper-isd.net