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O.H. Stowe Elementary fourth graders travel to Austin and San Antonio on an Education in Action Discover Texas Field Trip

O.H. Stowe Elementary

Fourth graders from Birdville ISD’s O.H. Stowe Elementary traveled to Austin and San Antonio on an Education in Action Discover Texas Field Trip, December 2, 2022, to experience what they are learning in Texas History. Students visited the Texas State Capitol, the Alamo, and the Witte Museum. 

During the charter bus ride to Austin, students discussed why Texans are so proud of their unique heritage and participated in activities and games in preparation for their day. In Austin the students visited the Texas State Capitol where their legislators, the Honorable Kelly Hancock, State Senator, District 9 and the Honorable Stephanie Klick, State Representative, District 91, office. Students saw first-hand where Texas laws are made as they toured the State Capitol including the Senate and House of Representatives chambers. Students then traveled to San Antonio where they toured The Alamo, one of the most famous missions in the United States, and learned about the Battle of the Alamo’s role in the Texas Revolution. At the Witte Museum students experienced how the people of the lower Pecos region lived long ago through a variety of hands-on activities including creating rock art to simulate the narratives the people created on rock shelter walls, processing the lechuguilla plant for its fiber, and using atlatls to ”hunt” deer. 

”Education in Action’s Discover Texas Field Trips are based on the understanding that the most effective way for students to learn is through experience,” stated Jennifer Pasteur, Education in Action’s Executive Director. ”Student activities during Discover Texas Field Trips reinforce and supplement Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) learning objectives in fun and hands-on ways at significant Texas sites that bring the content to life.” 

Education in Action’s Discover Texas Field Trips make it easy for teachers to take their 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade classrooms on organized, fun, and educational site-based learning experiences. Education in Action handles all details, including round-trip charter bus transportation, meals, and reservations, and provides the TEKS-based program curriculum so participating teachers can focus on their students and making connections between the experience and what students are learning in the classroom. 

Discover Texas Field Trips are presented by Education in Action, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering educated and involved young people. In addition to one-day Discover Texas Field Trips to Austin, San Antonio, Waco/Georgetown, Dallas, and Fort Worth, Education in Action also offers summer Lone Star Leadership Academy camps for outstanding 4th-8th graders. During the weeklong, overnight camps, participants experience significant Texas sites in Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin/San Antonio, or Houston/Galveston with Texas educators and a focus on leadership. For more information about Education in Action visit www.educationinaction.org and www.facebook.com/educationinaction. 

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Board names Cheney Hills Elementary principal 

At a special meeting on Wednesday, March 8, Birdville ISD’s Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Billy Pope as principal of Cheney Hills Elementary. He is replacing Shane Conklin, Ed.D., who left the District in December to take a position in another district. 

Pope has been serving as interim principal at Cheney Hills since January 2023. He retired as principal at Mullendore where he served from 2006–20. Before serving as principal, Pope was an assistant principal at The Academy at C.F. Thomas, Smithfield and Watauga elementary schools from 1998 to 2006. Pope taught science and English at Haltom Middle, and grades 2–5 at North Ridge and West Birdville elementary schools from 1991–98. 

He earned his bachelor’s degree from Texas Christian University and master’s degree from the University of North Texas. 

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Bond22: Smith/Francisco Partner School Update

Two Schools, One Family Dos Escuelas, Una Familia Smith/Francisco Elementary

David E. Smith Elementary students/staff will begin attending school with the students/staff assigned to W.T. Francisco Elementary starting in August 2023. This merger of two schools into one family is happening so that the existing Smith Elementary building can be torn down and a new campus can be constructed on that site. By the fall of 2025, the students/staff at both schools will move to the Smith Elementary site. 

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Two Elementary Principals Named for 2023–24 School Year 

Birdville ISD Superintendent Dr. Gayle Stinson announced the appointment of Amanda Holman, Smith Elementary’s principal, as the principal for the new partner school, and Angela Limon, Francisco Elementary’s principal, as principal at the Academy at C.F. Thomas.  

Holman has been principal at David E. Smith Elementary since 2021 and was the assistant principal on the campus from 2018–21. Prior to joining Smith Elementary, she was an elementary math academic coach for BISD from 2017–18, and a math interventionist at Walker Creek and North Ridge elementary schools from 2014–17. Holman was a fifth- and third-grade teacher at Walker Creek and Hardeman elementary schools, respectively from 2010–14.  

Holman earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Texas Woman’s University. 

Angela Limon

Limon has been principal at W.T. Francisco Elementary since 2017. Before Francisco, she was the assistant principal at Foster Village Elementary from 2014–17, a math interventionist at West Birdville Elementary from 2011–14, a teacher/reading recovery specialist at Foster Village Elementary from 2006–11, and a teacher/reading recovery specialist at Richland Elementary from 1999–2006. 

She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of North Texas and master’s degree from Lamar University. 

Mrs. Limon is replacing Dr. Sabrina Lindsey, who is retiring in May. 

“I am excited to have two veteran principals/administrators to lead these campuses moving forward,” Dr. Stinson said. “They were chosen because of the leadership skills they bring to the table. I am confident they will lead their campuses to do remarkable things.” 

Mrs. Holman and Mrs. Limon will continue in their current roles for the rest of the 2022–23 school year.  

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Green Valley Elementary Fifth graders Inducted Into National Elementary Honor Society

Congratulations to the 17 Green Valley Elementary students who were recently inducted into the National Elementary Honor Society. They are: Anaiya Bhakata, Angelina Bisby, Jenny Brown, Knox Goodwin, Zachary Green, Kylie Leach, Dahlia Maroney, Reid Massey, Molly McWilliams, Liam Montgomery, Alden Parks, Mila Patino, Ella Prim, Emma Robison, Jocelyn Rose, Navya Singh, and Selah Wichryk.  Chapter Advisor: Nacoma Malone; Faculty Advisor: Barbi Clark, Tara Jones. #BISDShines

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