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Women of Influence Jennifer Burton’s career is a testament to the power of service and dedication to making a difference in the community. Armed with a business degree from UNT and inspired by her grandparents’ philanthropic spirit, Jennifer began with a strong desire to give back. Formative experiences at a young age, such as delivering…
1. Back to School Shopping Who doesn’t like shopping for fresh school supplies? Sometimes seeing the school supplies isle in stores can be a sad reminder of summer ending. Why not make this time of year more exciting for you kids by giving their school supplies a new theme each year. This way your child…
Never in her wildest dreams did Dr. Telena Wright imagine staying in the Argyle Independent School District for 23 years. Good thing she did, however, as she stewarded its enormous growth. This included playing a key role in the approval of bond packages in 2014, 2017, and 2022, allowing AISD to build a new middle…
Until this past year, Caleb Leonard didn’t know Rotary Clubs existed.That changed thanks to Jenna Sutton, the long-time Argyle High School teacher sponsor/school mother of what is now called the Cross Timbers Rotary ChallengeDay Club. Through her, Caleb became a junior Rotarian and put his debate background to good use by succeeding in the four-way…
Raise your hand if you’re still having to “gently” pull your screaming and groggy child out of bed so they can get dressed and make it to school on time. Wow; that’s a lot of hands. For many parents, the struggle is real, especially during the first couple of weeks of the school year when…
Create a Regular Schedule: One of the most effective ways to adjust to the rhythm of the school year is by establishing a regular sleep schedule and daily routine. This includes getting up, eating, studying, and going to bed at the same times every day. Your body and mind will soon get accustomed to this…
As a parent, you just want your kids to have the best outfits for the first day of school and beyond. After all, every day is class picture day, right? But sometimes, what you think looks good doesn’t jive with what your kids want, and that can lead to some pretty hair-raising mornings as you…
Parenting is never easy, and the only way to hopefully secure a success story is through a foundation of unconditional love. No matter what happens – even a diagnosis of autism for your 18-month old child – the love must remain unconditional. Kelly Andrus and husband Brandon weren’t totally shocked when they heard the word…
Little Isabelle, at first, did not hear her name on the announcements in the school and missed the yearbook cover contest winner’s name announcement. Later, when she returned from recess, other kids and teachers were congratulating her and cheering for her. That’s when she realized her art submission was chosen to grace the cover of…
Gift cards Consider a gift card to a popular store or restaurant that your child’s teacher enjoys. This allows them to choose a gift they will love. Personalized gifts Consider a personalized item like a mug or tote bag with the teacher’s name or initials. Classroom supplies Teachers often spend their own money on classroom…