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August 20, 2008
 
BACK-TO-SCHOOL ONLINE RESOURCES

The 'BIG Picture' in Plano ISD includes these valuable Internet-based tools for parents, students and staff.

2008-09 Calendar

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Computers@Home

Contacts

Employment

Instructional Center

myPISD.net

Parent Viewer

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Policy Online

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Sports Schedules & Stats

Telephone Directory

University Ready

Volunteer Application (required annually)

 

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Students, Parents & Staff

Top Story
Click to read highlights of Dr. Otto's Convocation Speech"When students remember their school years, I hope that you appear in many of the 'pictures' that make up the 'Big Picture' of their lives."

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Doug Otto empowered his 7,000 colleagues with this message at Plano ISD's back-to-school employee convocation held on August 19 at Prestonwood Church in Plano. His keynote speech touched on topics including the district's 5-year strategic plan, legislative priorities, accountability and family services.
Other News
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2008-09 District Publications

Plano ISD's 2008-09 Student/Parent Policy Guide will be sent home with all students soon. Parents are requested to sign and return the required forms at the back of the book. Plano ISD's 2008-09 Calendar Book mailed this month to the homes of all district families. Newly-enrolled students will receive a copy of the calendar book at their schools to take home.
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PESH/PSHS Game Date Change

Attention football fans: The Plano East/Plano football game date has been changed to September 25 (Thursday) at John Clark Stadium. For a complete list of sports schedules, visit planoisd.assistantcoach.net.

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District & School Accountability Ratings

The Texas Education Agency released its annual district and school ratings this month. PISD rated "exemplary" on 18 out of 25 academic indicators. View district and school accountability summaries on the state agency's Web site.

Thought for the Week:

"Education is the mother of leadership."

~Wendell Willkie

 
eNews Staff

Doug Otto, Superintendent of Schools
Karla Oliver, Executive Director for Government and Community Relations
Mary Gorden, Public Information Officer / eNews Editor

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