John F. Townley Elementary, Irving ISD

07/24/2013

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06/14/2013

There is a lot of things happening in Irving ISD this summer in June. Townley is hosting several programs on campus. This year as part of the reading and math summer school required for students that didn't pass one of their tests, Irving ISD offered them a chance to develop another skill in addition to improving their reading and math skills. STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math are all skills enhanced in learning to program basic games using the software Scratch. The program developed by one of Irving's own teachers help kids problem solve, apply math skills, and increases their technology proficiency. The students are really enjoying the activity and the critical thinking. You should see the additions to the programs they make once they have the basic program of the game done. It is really inspiring to see some of them really finding something new they can achieve. Note the bus floating through this game. Adding characters and programming their action in the games activates creativity and helps students think critically by analyzing the present code.

06/03/2013

Here are some more Townley Torchlighters reading at Townley on May 31st.

05/31/2013

Everyone enjoyed the type of exercise you get in a bounce house or obstacle course. Many great vendors with helpful information on family health issues were present to as a resource for families.

05/31/2013

Our business community members volunteer their time to teach kids about economic principals. We were so proud to have them visit our school.

05/31/2013

05/31/2013

Irving Reads Summer Reading Program started today. We had a message from Dr. Bedden to start us off. Then everyone drops what they are doing and reads for 10 minutes at 10 am. We wanted to remind students that reading needs to occur all summer long! Check us out! Even P.E. participates :)

05/20/2013

On Thursday evening Townley staff, students, and parents participated in a health fair/ school picnic. There were great activities for the kids and vendors for parents to visit with about different health issues. Sno cones, bounce houses, hot dogs, friends, and family. A great combination!

05/14/2013

To let you know the picnic prices: Thursday, May 16th 5:30-7:00

Hot Dogs: $1
Sno Cones: $2 (25% of sno cone sales will go to Townley!!)
Water/Soft Drinks: $1
Chips/Candy: $1

If your students are not bringing a picnic dinner and plan on buying concessions, please encourage them (and parents) to bring small bills (1's, 5's) or change. We will not have change at the beginning of the night (especially for large bills).

Thanks!

05/13/2013

A quick glimpse of what our kids with perfect attendance saw today. :)

05/13/2013

Just a bonus for coming to school every day!