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| Teamwork makes the dream work! Members of my team who came out on Friday include (from right) Oscar Palomo and his wife, Mary, Mel Waxler and Rosa Palacios |
I had a blast Friday night at the kickoff event for the AISD Attendance Incentive Program, in partnership with UT. The initiative is designed to recognize our staff members for excellence in attendance, and to foster and promote healthy living for all AISD team members.
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| Between the attendance initiative and the performance of the Lady Longhorns, these cheerleaders had lots to be peppy about! |
The Lady Longhorns did their part to make this an exciting launch — they scored within seconds of the kickoff and held on for a comfortable 3-0 win against Fresno State. These women can really play — I wouldn't be surprised to see a few of them on the Olympic soccer team in Rio four years from now.
Despite all the rain earlier in the day, I saw plenty of familiar faces at Myers Stadium, and I also had a chance to meet some of our teachers and students who came out to support the new program. Brad Bell, who teaches pre-K at Travis Heights, was there with his son Spencer, a 6th grader in the Kealing Magnet Program. Spencer brought his buddy Henry, another 6th grader who attends (where else?) O. Henry Middle School. They both love soccer and hope to play in college, just like the talented young ladies on the field.
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| Spencer (far right) and Henry mug for the jumbotron during halftime, along with Kimiko Cartwright, executive director for educator quality, and me (far left)! |
Don't forget, Friday night was only the beginning of this exciting program. Every month, AISD employees will receive sports vouchers for perfect attendance and for meeting campus student attendance targets. Each voucher is good for two tickets to a variety of sporting events, including soccer, volleyball, baseball, softball and men's and women's basketball.
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| These guys were hilarious, talking (good-natured) trash to the refs and the Fresno State players all night long! |
What a great way to wind down after a long week! I know I'm hooked, and I hope to see you at the next game!
