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CONCERT BY THE CREEK

On August 7 starting at 6pm, head over to Cinnamon Creek Ranch for Concert by the Creek to hear Erick Willis! Not only will there be live music, but also concessions and cornhole. This event is $10 a person and kids ages 5 and under are free. It’s BYOB, but a cooler fee must be purchased. Seating is first come first serve so bring your favorite lawn chair and have a good time! For more information and tickets go to

http://www.cinnamoncreekranch.com/.

ROANOKE FD GETS NEW SAFETY HOUSE FOR YOUTH

The Roanoke Fire Department purchased a new inflatable fire safety house to add to its youth education program on fire safety. A theatrical smoke pump is part of the house and simulates various situations to teach children how to evacuate and respond to a fire. The safety house is portable so the department is planning on bringing it to schools and community events in the future.

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NEW PRINCIPAL OF NANCE ELEMENTARY

Lindsie Smith has been named the new Nance Elementary School Principal! Smith has a heart for teaching and leading and receives true joy from seeing students succeed. She’s served Northwest ISD since 2005, first as an elementary teacher and then as an assistant principal. Smith holds a number of certifications, has led a number of professional development and training opportunities, and has been a part of leadership teams that have won state and national awards. photo courtesy of Northwest ISD

NORTHWEST ISD WINS GOLD

Northwest ISD won the Gold Medal in the Blended Learning Optimization category for the Global 2021 IMS Learning Impact Awards, highlighting the collaboration between the NISD Technology Division and ClassLink! This award recognizes education technology projects and demonstrates evolving traditional educational delivery models and features a seamless technology environment for teachers and students to support effective combinations of online and in-classroom learning.

TROPHY CLUB LOOKING FOR ARTISTS

If you’re an artist and love the idea of painting your own mural, the Aloft Hotel Trophy Club is looking to make a unique mark to give this fresh-faced property a special Trophy Club touch. If you’re interested, create an original 24”x36” piece of representative canvas work, enter your canvas by August 1st, and then potentially be the one chosen to paint your mural on the brand new Aloft Hotel! For all of the details go to

https://tcmuralistoftheyear.com/.

JOURNEY TO DREAM CASINO NIGHT FUNDRAISER

Journey to Dream and Kyle’s Place is hosting their last big fundraiser of the year! On August 19th at Sneaky Pete’s Monterey Ballroom, try your luck and support a cause at this Charity Casino Night. Admission comes with 2 drink tickets and $200 worth of casino cash. There will also be a raffle and an auction. To learn more go to www.facebook.

com/events/512498933529612.

3 NISD ALUMNI QUALIFY FOR OLYMPIC TRIALS

Congrats to the 3 NISD alumni who qualified for the Olympic Trials this year! Sanaä Barnes made her Olympic trial debut by placing 11th in the high jump finals at the Olympic Track and Field Team Trials. Adam Koster competed in the 50m freestyle trials with a qualifying time of 22.63. Lastly, Duke Kicinski competed in the Olympic Track and Field discus qualifying trials and finished with 58.17. photo courtesy of Northwest ISD

SCHLUTER ELEMENTARY STUDENTS GROWING THEIR MINDSET

Fifth grade students at Carl E. Schluter Elementary got a lesson in growth mindset with their final arts project in Ms. Casiano’s class. They used plaster and recycled material to sculpt, decorate, and paint a “selfie” planter. When the pieces were ready, students added soil, seed, and flowers to symbolize having a growth mindset as they move to middle school next year. photo courtesy of Northwest ISD