 Congratulations to Binion and Smithfield elementary schools, BISD’s 2016 Battle of the Books winners. #BISDShines #bisddlp Pictured: Binion Elementary  Congratulations to Binion and Smithfield elementary schools, BISD’s 2016 Battle of the Books winners. #BISDShines #bisddlp Pictured: Smithfield Elementary  Congratulations to North Ridge Elementary for winning second place in BISD’s 2016 Battle of the Books. #BISDShines #bisddlp  Congratulations to Academy at C.F. Thomas Elementary for tying for third place in BISD’s 2016 Battle of the Books. #BISDShines #bisddlp  Congratulations to Walker Creek Elementary for tying for third place in BISD’s 2016 Battle of the Books. #BISDShines #bisddlp
 Congratulations to Green Valley Elementary for tying for third place in BISD’s 2016 Battle of the Books. #BISDShines #bisddlp |
Category Archives: BinionElementary
Binion Students are Reminded About the C.O.R.E. values of empathy and kindness
For the seventh straight year, Binion Elementary counselors have encouraged teachers, students and staff to participate in Operation Christmas Child, a non-profit providing gift-filled shoe boxes to be given around the world at Christmas. These shoe boxes will be the only gift many children in other countries will receive. Binion students are reminded about the C.O.R.E. values of empathy and kindness while working to gather the small toys and gifts for the boxes. Each box contains small, age-appropriate gifts of stickers, school supplies, toys, etc. brought by students in the classes. This year Binion has a record 51 boxes filled for this organization–this is 17 more than the previous record.
Dyslexia Parent Education Night
In celebration of National Dyslexia Awareness Month, BISD is sponsoring a “Dyslexia Parent Education Night” from 6:30–7:30 p.m. Oct.13 in the library at Binion Elementary. This night is an opportunity for parents of students with dyslexia to learn about Learning Ally, and the benefits that assistive technology can have in improving reading. The event is free. For information, call 817-547-5753.
Binion Elementary Skyped with Southwestern University President Edward Burger
For College and Career week, and because their teacher is a Southwestern University alumna, Hannah DeArmond’s third-grade class at Binion Elementary Skyped with SU President Edward Burger. President Burger is co-author of the “GoMath” books and is featured in the “On the Spot” online videos. The class was honored he took time to visit with them, and he was so impressed with the class that he tweeted about their visit. #futurepirates
Board approves prepaying some bonds saving taxpayers more than $3.8 million
At their regular meeting on Sept. 26, BISD’s Board of Trustees approved the order calling to prepay $4.4 million of outstanding voter-approved bonds originally sold by the district in 2008. This early repayment of bonds, which has a 5 percent rate, will save taxpayers more than $3.875 million in interest payments over the next 18 years. The district will be able to do this without raising the debt service (I&S) tax rate for the 2013-14 school year.
“The Board is pleased to be able to prepay some of the voter-approved bond indebtedness,” Board President Brad Greene said. “This good news comes at the same time the district, for the 10th consecutive year, receives a ‘Superior Achievement’ rating under Texas’ Schools FIRST financial accountability rating system. The superior achievement rating is the state’s highest, demonstrating the quality of BISD’s financial management and reporting system.”
