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Welcome to Tom Daniels Elementary School, where
we believe in active learning, a success-oriented curriculum, and
a climate of character, respect, and responsibility.
Our instructional program focuses on the acquisition of basic
reading, writing, and mathematical literacy for all students. We
accomplish this through integrated instruction, where all skills
are reinforced through team projects and shared studies.
Our Character Counts character education program has enhanced
the school climate and increased understanding, caring, and concern
among students. “Pride” folders, a student behavior
report to parents, are sent to parents weekly.
Tom Daniels Elementary School serves kindergarten through fifth
grade students, with an enrollment around 600 students.
We are proud of our school, and invite you to share that pride!
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KISD STUDENT WINS SUMMER SCHOLARSHIP FROM
GIFTED AND TALENTED ASSOCIATION
Kerrville ISD 5th grader, Curtis Forster, from Tom Daniels Elementary School is the recipient of a summer program scholarship from the Texas Association for the Gifted & Talented (TAGT). TAGT Summer Scholarships are designed for those gifted and talented students who wish to attend academic or artistic programs during the summer months. Gifted students, grades K-12, may apply for scholarships of up to $400.
 Only 62 students received awards out of 288 applicants. Forster plans to use his scholarship to attend the Aquatic Science Adventure Camp at Texas State University in San Marcos.
The Texas Association for the Gifted and Talented (TAGT) provides educational services for educators and parents who are dedicated to meeting the unique social, emotional, and intellectual needs of gifted and talented students. The association has awarded over $800,000 to students, educators, and parents since 1988.
For more information on TAGT, visit their website at www.txgifted.org. |
WINNERS ANNOUNCED IN FIRST ANNUAL YOUNG AUTHORS CONTEST
Tom Daniels Students Initiate Writing Competition
Fifth grade students Bryn Williams, Trent McCarty, Monty McKeon, and Jacob Delgado were the driving force in creating a contest for young authors at Tom Daniels Elementary School. Approaching Challenge Lab instructor Marilyn Mitchell, the foursome worked with their teachers to arrange a writing contest for students in grades 3rd – 5th. Interested students were asked to write in any style or genre up to two pages. The four originators of the contest served as the official judges and winners were announced on April 25th as follows:
1st place winner: Kaleb North, 5th grade, $30 Hastings gift card
2nd place winner: Michael Ray, 3rd grade, $15 Hastings gift card
3rd place winner: LeAnn Blundell, 4th grade, $10 Hastings gift card
The three winning stories will be sent to a children’s book publisher and copies will be on permanent display in the library. For more information, contact Tom Daniels Challenge Lab teacher Marilyn Mitchell at (830)257-2208. |
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3rd Annual KISD Showcase Scheduled. Over 200 student projects on display.
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Mustang Student Saddles Up For Spurs Game
KISD Students Continue to Receive Character Rewards
 Fourth grade student Jesus Gonzales was recently awarded complimentary tickets to a San Antonio Spurs game through the Tim Duncan Characters program. The Tom Daniels Elementary student was nominated by his homeroom teacher, Bibi Brown, for having outstanding character traits and making great character choices. Shares Brown, “Jesus is always very helpful and kind to his teachers and peers. He displays great sportsmanship and is always willing to put forth his best effort in everything he attempts to accomplish.”
The Tim Duncan Characters program is an avenue for school staff to recognize and reward students for having model behavior and displaying outstanding character traits. During the 2007-2008 season, 3,000 students will be named “Tim Duncan Character Award Winners.”
To find out more about the Tim Duncan Character Awards Program or other education programs offered through the Spurs Organization, visit their website at: www.nba.com/spurs/community/in_the_community.html.
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 New Principal At Daniels Elementary Announced
Amy Billeiter Returns to Campus Where Her Career in Education Started
The Kerrville Independent School District has announced the appointment of Amy Billeiter as principal for Tom Daniels Elementary School beginning the 2008-2009 school year. Billeiter, currently the principal at B.T. Wilson Sixth Grade School, began her career in education at Tom Daniels Elementary as a paraprofessional in the Functional Living Unit in 1990.
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 Three KISD Teachers Name “Teacher Of The Month’
Ranch Radio and Kerrville Daily Times Surprise Winners
KRNH 92.3 radio personalities Michelle Williams and J.D. Rose, along with J.R. Fitch from the Kerrville Daily Times Newspapers in Education department, surprised three Kerrville Independent School District (KISD) teachers on Wednesday, February 13th with framed awards, certificates for dinner, and gifts for students as part of their “Teacher of the Month” program.
The local appreciation program encourages students to nominate their teachers through published applications in the Kerrville Daily Times. The nomination form requires students to briefly state why their teacher deserves this award.
Three KISD teachers were selected in February and include Denese Stephenson, 1st Grade Teacher at Tom Daniels Elementary School. Mrs. Stephenson was nominated by first grader Samuel Beaver. On the Hal Peterson Middle School campus, eighth grade English teacher Rosemarie Villarreal was selected. She was nominated by student Anell Sanchez. The third recipient of the award was art instructor Bridget Putnam at Tivy High School. Mrs. Putnam was nominated by Tivy senior Thomas Jobe.
For more information on this monthly program, contact Michelle Williams at The Ranch Radio, KRNH 92.3, 896-4990 or look for nomination forms in the Kerrville Daily Times. |
5TH Grade Students Coast To Higher Learning Roller Coaster Lesson Offers Many Twists and Turns
Revered KISD Principal Announces Retirement; Service to Tom Daniels Spans 22 Years
Now available for download: AR Quizzes
Tom Daniels Elementary Installs New Officers
Student Council Ceremony Includes Past Presidents |
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