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4 2 Garland ISD debuted its newest magnet program this fall with approximately 240 three, four and fiveyear-olds. Watch the exciting Montessori experience by scanning the QR Code. 4 Manténgase informado sobre las ultimas noticias y eventos del distrito. Síguenos en Twitter @gisdnoticias o envié el mensaje de texto, “Follow @ gisdnoticias,” a 40404 para recibir información directamente a su celular. 1 Showcasing football games since 2002, GRS-TV hit a milestone this season with its 250th broadcast. Visit garlandisd.net/videogallery to see the television production studio’s programming online. 3 Jackson Technology Center for Math and Science and Rowlett High School celebrated 50th and 20th anniversaries, respectively, with former students and staff, memorabilia and special ceremonies this fall. Watson Technology Center for Math and Science student Jordin Phipps became the youngest Mean Green Eagle, thanks to a College Day video that went viral. The third-grader received acceptance into the University of North Texas and the President’s Excellence in Leadership Award, which provides $10,000 annually toward tuition. connected 5