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STEAMposium delivers jam-packed fun , learning
Hundreds of students , parents , GISD employees and community members gathered to celebrate innovation at the second-annual STEAMposium . Interactive exhibits , student showcases and enlightening seminars enthralled visitors at the Curtis Culwell Center this April .
A culmination of yearlong efforts , STEAMletes ’ engineering challenges , VEX Robotics skills , Maker Creator inventions and science fair projects were on display . Coding and chess contests , the Dallas Stars Hockey Scholar course , bubble soccer and a
gaming truck were also featured .
Given at the end of the day , awards included teacher grants , student scholarships and competition winners . The overall honor and STEAMly Cup went to Area 7 . Through a communal effort , Armstrong , Abbett , Back , Liberty Grove and Sewell elementary schools , as well as Hudson Middle School , Memorial Pathway
Academy , Pathfinder Achievement Center and Sachse High School , snagged the traveling trophy . For a full list of awards , scan the QR code .
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James Spencer
Class of 1980
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GISD had an impact on my career achievements by setting the foundation for my life accomplishments through education . That foundation gave me the discipline and desire to achieve my life success . alendarmay 2016
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Independence Day
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• Texas Highway Patrol Retiree
• Regional Safety Officer at Basic Energy Services
• Attended Rowlett Elementary School , Coyle Middle School and Lakeview Centennial High School
District Facilities Closed
GISD will observe four-day compressed work weeks
June 6-Aug . 5 ,
operating from 7:30 a . m . -5 p . m . Monday-Thursday