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Shining Moments in Spring

Shining Moments in Spring

The way a shaft of Spring sunlight moves through the air is sometimes a surprise to the viewer. Light in the sky illuminates but a shaft of light is special unto itself. And when a student’s face lights up like a shaft of light, the teacher is rewarded with that source of illumination signifying comprehension. Many of the educational professionals in Forney ISD are masters at engaging with their students causing those shining moments to happen.

We Like to Party (We Like, We Like to Party)
We Like to Party (We Like, We Like to Party)

We Like to Party (We Like, We Like to Party)

Last night was one for the ages. I was surprised. We were carded as soon as we walked in the door. It was a very exclusive place, too. They had to buzz you inside through a locked door. Very speakeasy. It was a packed house! So much activity everywhere. Lots to see. Of course, there was drama. There always is at these sorts of soirees. Something about late nights, too many people, and shots brings out the best and the worst in folks. The event staff was nice. There just weren’t enough of them. We spent too much time waiting on service. Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, it was time to leave all the excitement behind and journey home. We both had splitting headaches, but my husband said he was fine to drive. I was glad. I had already gotten sick in the restroom. In fact, he almost had to pull over several times for me to puke on the side of the road. And, here we are now, at 10am, still in bed and reeling from the aftereffects of what we experienced. Were we at a fancy nightclub somewhere, drinking it up and dancing until the wee hours? Nope. We were just a couple of middle-aged grandparents who had extreme anxiety at the emergency vet until 1 am with a sick standard poodle. We still know how to rock.

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Will Grooms Inducted Into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

Will Grooms of Forney, Texas, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Grooms was initiated at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Grooms is among approximately 25,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.

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Summertime Projects for Kids

Summer slide is a concept that has been on educators’ minds since 1996, when the first comprehensive study on the topic was published. Students lose significant knowledge in core subjects over the summer break, and those losses increase each year. There’s much parents can do to help their children continue learning over the summer. Educational projects may be a good start. Here’s a brief list of educational projects children can work on this summer.

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Michael Evans High Jump - 1st Place State Track Meet

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Regional Qualifiers: Frank Rhea - Mile, Ronnie Talley -Half Mile, Michael Evans - High Jump, Fowler Hatley - 100 and 220

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Michael Evans All-American All- District All-Tournament (Forney) All- Tournament (Kaufman) Most Outstanding Forward Most Valuable Player

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Coach Ronald Urbantke Head Coach and Athletic Director

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Michael Evans - 1973

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Michael Evans - 1975

Final ADDENDUM For Awhile

MICHAEL EVANS, STATE CHAMP.......“It Was Meant to Be!”

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Crane flies pupate and emerge during early spring to find mates and lay their eggs. (Canva)

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Crane flies descend in swarms on parts of Texas in the early spring and fall. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Michael Miller)

What are Crane Flies?

Incorrectly referred to as mosquitoes, these large flies appear in droves in early spring

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Spring is Here

“Spring is a season that teaches us that change can be beautiful.” -Anonymous Spring is a bright promise that everything will be better unless you receive news that the world will shut down due to the COVID outbreak globally. But do you remember what happened? Forney ISD and many other school districts and systems said, “Wait a minute.” The amazing response across the state of Texas and specifically Forney was enough to make you sit up and say “whoa”.

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Prune spring flowering trees and shrubs as soon as they finish blooming. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Laura McKenzie)

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Tomato and pepper are among the plants gardeners should keep an eye on. Texans should have a plan to prepare for a late frost should one occur. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Laura McKenzie)

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(Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Laura McKenzie) Roses should be fertilized regularly through September.

Gardening Guide: Prepare Beds, Prune and Plant

Be patient with peppers, watch temperatures for tomatoes

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Growing a happy and healthy tomato plant can be made easier through companion planting. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Laura McKenzie)

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When planted at the right time, sunflowers work as a trap crop for tomato plants by attracting stink bugs. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Laura McKenzie)

Improving Tomato Plants Through Companion Planting

Tips on how your tomato plants can find strength in numbers this spring

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