District Education Improvement Council

The Garland ISD District Education Improvement Council held a meeting last March 18, 2015.  The meeting was about the district's Dual Language programs and how these programs are rearing students to become bilingual and successful.

Three high school ESL students were chosen to give speeches about their experiences on arriving in the United States, their struggles as they first were trying to adapt, and how the ESL program and teachers have supported.

Hanna Abuhay and Daniel Vielman of South Garland HS and Jason Jacob of Lakeview Centennial gave speeches in front teachers, administrators, parents and the community.  The audience was moved by their stories and they were asked to come back to the front at the end of the session.  They were asked some questions, but mostly they wanted to congratulate the students and the district for their hard work.

Other students from South Garland HS, Lakeview Centennial HS and Sachse HS volunteered as greeters and assistants for the said event.

SGHS ELL Leadership Class Volunteers

Daniel, Mrs. Rutaquio (me), and Hannah

Door Greeters

SGHS Leadership Class Volunteers

The reward for volunteering: Cici's Pizza!

With Mr. Pruessner (LC) and Ms. Abello (Sachse)

Hearts for the Staff

To show appreciation for the teachers and staff of South Garland High School, the ELL Leadership Students created hand-made heart cards for their teachers.  The cards had some quotes about love. The students also brought some chocolates that they attached to the heart cards.  The students hand delivered some of the cards on February 13th while some cards were placed in teacher's boxes.  The project leaders, Martha Torres and Marina Barrios really worked hard on making this a success.  The whole class and the officers did their very best to support this endeavor.  All in all, it was a great day of spreading love through effort and hard work.

National Counseling Week

Last February 2-6, 2015, student leaders showed appreciation for the Counselors during the National Counseling Week.  The leaders made cards and bookmarks for their counselors, and they wrote messages to show their appreciation for them.