Back to School 2021 from Longview News-Journal

Smith, Gregg county districts prepare for new school year

By CHRISTINA CAVAZOS ccavazos@news-journal.com

Across East Texas, school districts are preparing for the start of another academic year.

For many students the start of a new school year is an exciting time as they get to reunite with friends and return to learning after the summer break.

Teachers across East Texas have been busy preparing their classrooms in the hopes that they will spend the next year enriching young minds and helping their students grow in their academic endeavors.

In the coming weeks, campuses across Tyler and Longview will begin greeting students for the start of the new school year.

Here’s a look at Back to School plans across Smith and Gregg counties.

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Gregg County school districts

Meet the Teacher nights, activities for start of school year • High School: 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Aug. 11 • Middle School: 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 12 • Birch Elementary: 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 12 • Parkway Elementary : 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 13 • Junior High: 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Aug. 13 To view the district’s academic calendar or for more Back to School information, visit www.ptisd.org.

By CHRISTINA CAVAZOS ccavazos@news-journal.com Over the next two weeks, children will return to school across Gregg County.

From Meet the Teacher nights to school pep rallies, school districts across Longview and Gregg County have many special activities planned for the start of the school year.

Here’s a look at what to expect.

LONGVIEW ISD Children in Longview ISD will return to class Aug. 16.

As children return to school, a new system for the district’s buses will allow families to keep track of their students when they are on a bus.

The school board in July approved a contract with Zonar Systems of Austin for a student tracking application on LISD school buses.

LISD will be utilizing Zonar’s Z Pass application on a variety of platforms to help families keep track of their students once they are on the school bus.

“This allows parents to receive text notifications whenever their child taps the reader getting on or off of the bus,” said Wayne Guidry, assistant superintendent of finance.

“Text notifications will include the time and location of pickup or dropoff.”

For more information about Longview ISD’s Back to School plans, visit lisd.org.

PINE TREE ISD Pine Tree ISD students will return to class Aug. 18.

Online registration opened on July 26 for Pine Tree students through their PTISD Skyward Family Access account at familyaccess. ptisd.org.

Pine Tree ISD online registration is required for all returning and new PTISD students. Families may verify and update contact and emergency information for each child as well as complete required forms and review policies. All returning students are required to prove residency.

Forms for proof of residency include: only current utility bills (water, gas or electricity only), current lease agreement, current

purchase agreement/contract, 2020 Gregg County Tax Statement or approved transfer paperwork. No other documents will be accepted.

Student registration will also include transportation information (if needed), food service information and computer lab access.

To attend kindergarten, a child must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1. Pre-kindergarten children must be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1. Pre-K applicants must present proof of income for all working members of the household.

Pine Tree ISD accepts transfer applications to allow students who live in another district to attend Pine Tree schools. Transfer requests will be subject to available space.

Transfer approvals are valid for the school year. A new application must be submitted each school year.

There are currently no transfer fees.

The 2021-2022 Back to School Convocation will be at 9 a.m.

Aug. 10 in the Pine Tree Road Auditorium. The public is invited to attend.

Starting and ending times for Pine Tree campuses are: 7:35 a.m. to 3:05 p.m. for elementary and 8:20 a.m. to 3:50 p.m. for secondary schools.

School supply lists are available for pre-K through eighth grades online at www.ptisd.org.

Meet the Teacher nights are scheduled as followed: • Primary School: 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 11

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SPRING HILL ISD Spring Hill students will be among the first East Texas children to return to school Aug. 11.

Registration for the 2021-22 school year is open.

Parents of new students should follow these steps to register: 1. Go to SHISD.net 2. Select the “Parents” tab 3. Scroll down and click on “Enroll A New Student” 4. Follow the instructions to complete registration The following items are needed to complete the online registration: student’s birth certificate; student’s

Social Security card; student’s shot record; parent driver’s license; proof of residency in Spring Hill ISD. Proof of residency includes a current utility bill, such as natural gas, electricity or water, verifying an address in Spring Hill ISD. Parents of returning students should follow these steps to register: 1. Go to SHISD.net 2. Select the “Parents” tab 3. Scroll down to “Skyward Student” 4. Use your login and password to sign in 5. Follow the instructions to complete registration Parents may also access Skyward Student through the mobile app.

Meet the Teacher nights are scheduled as followed: • Spring Hill High School (ninth grade): 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 6 • Spring Hill High School (grades 10-12): 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 6 • Spring Hill Primary School (pre-K through second grades): 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 9

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STUDENTS IN LAURA HILL’S KINDERGARTEN CLASS watch live video of animals at the San Diego Zoo during a virtual field trip at Spring HIll Primary.

• Spring Hill Intermediate School (third through fifth grades): 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 9 • Spring Hill Junior High (new student open house): 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 9 • Spring Hill Junior High (sixth grade orientation): 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 9 School supply lists are available through the home page of the primary, intermediate and junior high campuses via SHISD.net.

The district’s Back to School Pep Rally for the community is scheduled for 6 p.m. Aug. 20.

HALLSVILLE ISD Hallsville children will return to school Aug. 12.

While registration has already been completed, Meet the Teacher Nights are scheduled as follows: • East Elementary: 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 9 • North Elementary: 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 9 • Hallsville Intermediate: 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 9 • Hallsville Junior High (seventh and eighth grades): 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 9 • Hallsville Junior High (sixth grade): 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 10 • Hallsville High School: Sept. 20 School supply lists are available

through the campus websites at www.hisd.com.

The Hallsville Bobcats are planning a Back to School Community Pep Rally on Aug. 9 at Bobcat Stadium. There will be a tailgate party at 6:30 p.m. followed by a pep rally at 7:30 p.m. Free hot dogs will be provided and attendees are encouraged to bring money to purchase items from other vendors as well as Bobcat gear.

WHITE OAK ISD White Oak students will return to school Aug. 12.

When White Oak students return to school, they’ll have the opportunity to receive free breakfast and lunches all year.

Superintendent Brian Gray said White Oak ISD is extending its free meal program through the USDA through June 2022.

In addition to free meals throughout the year, White Oak also is providing the community with the opportunity to receive a free COVID-19 vaccination on two upcoming dates. During Meet the Teacher Night from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 10 an during the Roughneck Community Pep Rally from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 20, students, staff and community members have the chance to receive free COVID-19 vaccinations, Gray said.

“This is offered as a courtesy

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FIRST DAY OF CLASSES at White Oak Elementary School in 2020. and a service for those community members that might want to receive the vaccination,” he said.

“The vaccine is not required for school enrollment or attendance.”

While in-person registration has ended, online registration is open at woisd.net. School supply lists are available at campus offices, on campus Facebook pages and via the district’s website.

GLADEWATER ISD Gladewater students will return to school Aug. 11.

Online registration and school supply lists are available on the district’s website.

Meet the Teacher night is scheduled from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Aug. 6 at all campuses.

Like White Oak, Gladewater ISD also is extending is free breakfast and lunch program this year, Superintendent Sedric Clark said. Additionally, the district is implementing a 1:1 technology program this year in which all students in second through 12th grades will be given a Chromebook to use throughout the year, he said.

KILGORE ISD Kilgore students will return to school Aug. 18.

Online registration and school supply lists are available through the district’s website at www.kisd. org.

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Meet the Teacher information is as follows: • Kilgore Primary (pre-K and Head Start): 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 16 • Kilgore Primary (kindergarten): 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 16 • Kilgore Primary (first grade): 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 16 • Chandler Elementary: 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 16 • Kilgore Intermediate: 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 16 Schedule pickups are as follows: • Kilgore Middle School (eighth grade): 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Aug. 10 and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 10 • Kilgore Middle School (seventh grade): 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Aug. 11 and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 10 • Kilgore Middle School (sixth grade orientation): 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Aug. 12 • Kilgore High School (seniors): 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Aug. 10 and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 10 • Kilgore High School (juniors): 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Aug. 11 and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 11 • Kilgore High School (sophomores): 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

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Smith County school districts

Meet the Teacher nights, activities for start of school year

By ZAK WELLERMAN zwellerman@tylerpaper.com Over the next few weeks, children will return to school across Smith County.

From Meet the Teacher nights to school pep rallies, school districts across Tyler, Smith County and the surrounding area have many special activities planned for the start of the school year.

Here’s a look at what to expect.

GRACE COMMUNITY SCHOOL The first day of school for Grace Community School, the five-day school program, is Aug. 18. To apply, parents can go to GraceTyler. org/Admissions.

Families who are new to Grace, can visit gracetyler.org/new for school supply lists, summer reading and more. Other information can be found at gracetyler.org.

The first day of school for Grace University, the school’s two-day program, is Aug. 31, and applications can be made at gracetyler.org/admissions. More information about Grace University can be found at gracetyler.org/ university.

Grace Community School won the 2021 Henderson Cup, the overall state championship award given by the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. This annual award is presented to the school that earns the most points in 27 TAPPS competitions (academics, fine arts and athletics) in a given school year.

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Students across Athens ISD returned to school for the start of the 2021 school year Monday morning. Pictured outside Central Athens Elementary are sisters London Lee-Brown (second grade) and Laiylah Lee-Brown (pre-K4).

BROWNSBORO ISD Students at Brownsboro ISD return to classes Aug. 16.

Online student enrollment can be completed at gobearsgo.net/apps/ pages/enroll.

Come and go meet the teacher for elementary and intermediate is from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 12.

Freshmen orientation will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 10.

School supply lists can be found at gobearsgo.net/apps/supplies.

The community sponsored Back to School Fair will be Aug. 7 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Brownsboro High School gym. Meet the Bears will be Aug. 12 from 7 to 8 p.m. at Bear Stadium.

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BULLARD ISD Bullard ISD students will return to classes on Aug. 18.

Returning students can register online through Aug. 15 at bullardisd.net.

All campuses will have a comeand-go meet the teacher on Aug. 16 from 2 to 6 p.m. A school supply list can be found at bit.ly/3C7RZQU. BISD will host Meet the Panthers on Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. at Panther Stadium.

THE BROOK HILL SCHOOL The Brook Hill School in Bullard will start on Aug. 18. Students can apply for the school at brookhill. org/apply.

Meet the teacher information will be held Aug. 16 from 4 to 7 p.m.

Brook Hill does not have vaccination requirements.

Parents can find school supply lists at brookhill.org/new. This year, school officials expect to complete its covered, outdoor training center and have its largest enrollment of 725 students.

TYLER ISD Tyler ISD students will come back to classes on Aug. 16. Calendars for the district can be found at tylerisd. org/calendars.

Students can be registered for 2021-22 at tylerisd.org/enroll.

Students, parents and guardians should check their campus’ website for the meet the teacher events and school supply lists.

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ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL Students will return to St. Mary’s Catholic School Aug. 17 with noon dismissals the first and second days of class.

For registration, applications can be submitted online at https://stms-tx.client.renweb.com/ oa/?memberid=13176.

Meet the teacher for new students and lower elementary students will be made by appointment prior to the first day of school. Parents can call the school at (903) 753-1657, extension 120, to make an appointment. There will be a signup sheet for currently enrolled families as well. They will receive that information via email.

Back to School (K)night is set from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 25. This is an opportunity for parents of students to meet teachers, to discuss curriculum and to hear and discuss plans for academics and extracurricular.

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LONGVIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Students will return to Longview Christian School on Aug. 23.

While registration is full for several grades, Administrator Ben Cammack said there remain some openings. Call the school at (903) 2973501 to schedule a tour or to ask questions. The online application process is available on the school website at lcseagles.com/admissions/ application.

School supply lists, a school calendar and other important Back to School information also is online at lcseagles.com/studentlife/ studentparent-information.

TRINITY SCHOOL OF TEXAS Trinity School of Texas students will return to school Aug. 12.

Orientation for new families is scheduled for noon Aug. 12 in the Trinity School of Texas Hollandsworth Commons.

A Back to School Fair is planned from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 10 at the campus.

Additional parent information regarding the upcoming school year can be found on online.

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be found at tylerisd.org/page/ immunization-info.

Parents can access Tyler ISD’s Return to School Plan under the announcement section on the district home page at tylerisd.org.

can be found at bit.ly/3ji5EMq. School supply lists are available at bit.ly/3llg8xt.

ATHENS ISD Athens ISD returned to school Aug. 2.

Students can register online at https://bit.ly/AISDregistration and a proof of residency must be submitted. AISD provides supplies for students up through fifth grade.

LINDALE ISD The start date of the 2021-22 school year in Lindale is Aug. 18.

Registration information can be found at indaleeagles.org/newstudent-enrollment. New students can enroll through Aug. 17.

Meet the teacher dates include Early Childhood Center from 5 to 6 p.m. Aug. 12 and 13, from 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 12 eighth grade, ninth grade fish camp from 9 to

10 a.m. Aug. 13, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Aug. 16 first through third grade at College Street Elementary and Velma Penny Elementary, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 16 fourth and sixth grade at E.J. Moss Intermediate, from 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 16 seventh grade and 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 17 fifth grade at E.J. Moss Intermediate.

Vaccination requirements for Lindale include those required by the state, which can be found at dshs.state.tx.us/immunize/school/ default.shtm.

Parents or guardians can find school supplies for Lindale at lindaleeagles.org/supply-lists.

Lindale ISD will release its backto-school plan in a few weeks to the public.

JACKSONVILLE ISD Jacksonville students will return to school Aug. 17.

Registration information can be found at bit.ly/2WH4NNL. Vaccination requirements for JISD

TROUP ISD Troup ISD students will return to school Aug. 11.

Returning parents need to pre-register their students using their Skyward Family Access account. New Students may use the enrollment link on the district website, troupisd.org.

School supply lists can be found on each campuses’ webpage at troupisd.org.

BISHOP GORMAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL Students will return to campus Aug. 18. Families can apply for admission at bishopgorman.net/ admissions.

The school’s welcome back fair will be at 6 p.m. Aug. 16.

This year’s vaccination requirements are what the Texas Department of State

Health Services asks for schools’ immunization requirements.

Supply lists can be found under the students and parents tab at bishopgorman.net.

ARP ISD The first day of school in Arp is Aug. 18 for all campuses.

Registration packets will be available on the district website arpisd.org sometime early next week. Open enrollment begins Aug. 9 across the district.

Meet the Teacher is set for Aug. 16 with elementary from 5 to 6:30 p.m., Junior High from 6 to 7 p.m., and high school from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Links to school supply lists for elementary students are available at bit.ly/3j7r66M or bit.ly/3rQb7hB. Junior High supplies can be found at bit.ly/3ilgfat.

Arp ISD has both a new website this summer and a free mobile app.

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How to help students improve their focus on their studies

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eachers strive to create supportive and challenging classroom environments for their students. Such settings can bring out the best in students and help them overcome obstacles, including an inability to focus.

The struggles students can have with focusing on their studies were apparent during the pandemic. A 2020 survey of more than 400 college students found that 64% were concerned about their ability to maintain their focus and discipline in remote instructional environments.

Though educators, students and parents are hopeful that remote learning will soon be a thing of the past, no one is certain about what lies ahead in regard to the 2021-22 school year.

Ideally, students will be back in school time full-time five days per week by the start of the new academic year. However, there’s no guarantee that will be the case, and students may need help focusing on their studies.

• Emphasize one activity at a time.

Various studies have shown that multitasking adversely affects performance and makes it hard to concentrate. A recent study from researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology found that performing two or three activities simultaneously puts significantly more demand on the brain than simply doing those tasks one after another. All students, and especially those who are struggling with focus, should be encouraged to take on one task at a time.

• Take breaks. The Cleveland Clinic notes that various studies have found that periodic breaks improve mood, boost performance and increase a person’s ability to concentrate and pay attention. Many students are well acquainted with lengthy cramming sessions on the eve of a big exam, which can feel like a rite of passage for high schoolers and college students.

Parents and educators can emphasize the importance of taking breaks during such sessions and how periodic rest can help improve performance.

• Take a piecemeal approach to big tasks. The Child Mind Institute notes that breaking big tasks down into smaller, more manageable pieces can help kids effectively tackle more challenging tasks.

The piecemeal approach can make big tasks seem less daunting, and the success kids have at each smaller task can provide some needed momentum as they draw closer to solving the problem.

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When it’s time to call a tutor B usy schedules, hybrid learning and demanding coursework have affected students’ academic performance over the last year-plus.

The months since a pandemic was

declared in March of 2020 have been unlike any other, and confronting the academic challenges of the pandemic may have adversely affected some students’ grades.

Failing grades are not necessarily the most notable indicator that students can benefit from the services of a tutor. The Princeton Review says 25 percent of high school students say homework is their biggest source of stress, and homework progress can help parents determine if it’s time to call in a tutor. Students who find their homework is taking too long, particularly double or triple the amount of time it once required, may need some extra help. Here are some additional indicators that a tutor may be needed.

• Declining test scores: Some students are simply poor test takers, but a gradual or sudden decline in test scores may indicate students are having trouble mastering material. Teachers can pinpoint if certain concepts are overly challenging to students and notify parents if there are any problem areas.

• Poor time management or focus: Students who are struggling may have their attention drift or they put off doing tasks because they don’t grasp the assignments.

• Lack of homework help at home: Parents may have prior commitments during the times of day when their children are doing homework. Even when parents are home, they may discover that

the concepts covered in school are not being taught in the ways parents learned them and they may have difficulty assisting their children. Tutors can step in and help students when parents cannot.

• Learning disorder: Certain students learn differently from others due to a diagnosed or undiagnosed learning disorder. A child who is struggling with reading, phonics, spelling, and writing may have dyslexia, according to the tutoring experts at Dyslexia Practitioner NJ. Tutors who specialize in learning disorders can assess and address learning conflicts and tailor instructions in ways that can help students overcome those challenges.

• Students “shut down” or say they “hate” school: Disinterest in school or expressions of hating going to school may be indicative of academic struggles in the classroom, says the Princeton Review.

Some students get so frustrated they simply give up. Tutors can solve learning puzzles and help get students back on track and reignite their interest in school.

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How to support students interested in the arts

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chools are diverse communities in which people from all walks of life gather to teach, learn and pursue an assortment of interests and passions. Students are perhaps the best reflection of that diversity, as even small schools are home to young people who excel in sports, music, theater, and, of course, academics.

Many young people harbor a strong interest in the arts, which can provide some surprising benefits. For example, the National Endowment for the Arts reports that students with high arts participation and low socioeconomic status have a 4% dropout rate.

That’s five times lower than their low socioeconomic status peers.

In addition, a report from the Rice Kinder Institute for Urban Research found that arts education experiences reduce the proportion of students in school receiving disciplinary infractions by 3.6%.

Despite the myriad benefits of participation in arts education, which can include improved performance in the classroom, Americans for the Arts notes that not all students have access to art-based educational experiences. Parents of students who are interested in the arts can try various approaches to nurture those interests.

• Support school-based arts education programs. Funding for arts programs is perpetually in jeopardy. Each state and school district is different, but a 2013 report from the National Associa-

tion of State Boards of Education found that federal funding for arts and humanities programs totaled roughly $250 million a year, while the National Science Foundation received around $5 billion annually. Arts and sciences are both important, and parents can support legislation that directs more federal funding for the arts while urging local legislators to direct more money to arts education.

• Make art a part of life at home. Americans for the Arts recommends that parents make the arts part of life at home. Participating alongside children as they sing, dance, draw, play music or pursue other arts-based interests is a great way to incorporate the arts into home life while showing kids how fun the arts can be.

• Research local performing arts schools. Children who exhibit an especially strong interest in the arts may benefit from enrolling in a school that specializes in performing arts. Such schools may be open to kids as young as five and extend all the way through high school. Some performing arts schools require prospective students to audition or apply. Arts high schools still offer instruction in core academic subjects, but parents should explore each school’s curriculum before deciding if a given school is right for their children. © Metro Creative

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