ConnectEd May 2016 | Page 6

6 Students experience firsts through new Special Olympics partnership Garland ISD HEAT Special education students experienced an expanded track and field competition this spring, thanks to the district’s new partnership with the international Special Olympics organization. Beginning last fall, students were able to participate in official athletic games, which included basketball and bowling. The partnership allows GISD students to qualify for local, regional, state, national and even world Special Olympics competitions in the future. On the C June Fireworks Safety Month 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 2 3 6 8 11 Early Childhood Expo GISD Job Fair & GISD Night at Globe Life Park Grading/Recording Day LAST DAY OF SCHOOL & Early Dismissal (districtwide) Early Dismissal (secondary only) connected 19 Juneteenth & Father’s Day