mproving public education is vital to the future of our nation as well as our community. In order to help school districts meet the increasing challenges that lie ahead, a collaborative effort involving community members and businesses is necessary.  The Tyler Independent School District Foundation was established to support and encourage the District's public schools. It serves as a catalyst for uniting schools and their communities. Through volunteer efforts and funding from businesses, individuals and civic organizations, the goal of educational excellence can be achieved.

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SurPrize Patrol on the Roll

 

15th Annual Gil Hitt Memorial Golf Tournament

June 9, 2008

The Cascades Golf Club

Contact the Foundation Office to register your team:
903.262.1144 or foundation@tylerisd.org
 



Judy Farmer, Executive Director for Texas School Public Relations Association (TSPRA), congratulates 2008 education division chairperson Karolyn Gephart from Friendswood ISD and chairperson elect Larry Goddard from Tyler ISD at the state-wide conference in Houston, February 20th.

 


 
 

The “Empty Clay Bowls” project combined a unique service opportunity with a unit of study on the art of ceramics.  Students built bowls from clay using various demonstrated techniques.  Next, community partners spoke to students about how individuals and groups take action to improve the community. These speakers shared how their particular non-profit organization serves the common good.  After constructing the bowls, we glazed and fired them to complete the process.  Together the third, fourth and fifth grade students created 100 unique bowls to donate to the local “Empty Bowls” auction that directly benefits community partners that fight hunger in our area.

From this service-learning project, we learned that we can make a difference in our community using our time and skills, a BIG difference! 

Thank you to the TISD Foundation and all those who have made this grant possible!

Heather Gentry
Bonner Elementary School

         

 

NO GREATER IMPACT

As the summer fades behind us
We see the coming of the fall
When school begins now once again
With the school bell’s strident call.

The magic of the classrooms
Remains our major thrust
As we strive in this foundation
To support it as we must.

We are here for a major purpose
To help in this great cause
We rally ‘round our teachers
And the students without pause.

Of all the many functions
In Tyler along the way
None achieves the impact level
Found in classrooms every day.

For what happens in the classroom
When all is said and done
Sets the stage for progress
For each and every one.

As the years unfold and speed quickly by
We feel this quiet yearning
That every child may feel the joy
That comes with effective learning.

Dr. Jack Davidson
9-19-07

 


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