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Annie came to our school as a six-year-old. She struggled with behaviors, making friends, and pretty much in all academic areas. Annie had been abused and neglected. She had seen so many bad things that we hope no child ever has to see. We had a very difficult time managing Annie’s behaviors. She used inappropriate language, she pushed and shoved, and she regularly eloped from the classroom and our school. Most of our strategies, interventions, and methods were not successful.
After a while, we noticed that she had a real gift for making change. Nobody was sure how she picked up this skill, but she really was good at it.
Our cafeteria staff recruited Annie to help with making change at breakfast before school. After a few weeks, she was promoted to coordinator of biscuit distribution (she used the large tongs to place a biscuit on each student’s tray). The cafeteria staff provided her with her own customized uniform consisting of a hair net, an apron that was about 10 sizes too big with her name on it, and a box of clear plastic gloves. After a month on the job, they allowed Annie to pick the radio station that they listened to while working. They quickly learned that beyond making change, Annie had some great dance moves and could really keep the beat. She became a full-fledged member of our cafeteria staff team.
It didn’t take long for our school PTO/boosters to take notice of the kitchen star. One of the mom’s knew about Annie’s struggles and also about her ability to make change. They too recruited Annie. She was tasked with helping run the school store that was open during lunchtime. They relied on her change making abilities. The boosters made Annie a uniform too. It was a shirt that was bedazzled with the words “Annie, Honorary Booster Board Member”. Annie became the youngest member of the booster sorority.
Annie’s negative behaviors reduced significantly. She was a totally different child in the most positive of ways.
One day, she came to visit me in my office. Annie said that she was feeling something. I was worried that she was going to throw up, so I quickly ran to get my trashcan. She said that it didn’t feel like throwing up, it was something different. Annie said that it was a tingly feeling in her belly and in her chest. She also showed me lots of goosebumps on her arms. After a moment, I realized what Annie was feeling. It was love, kindness, pride, success, and hope. She had never felt these feelings before. Annie left my office and I started to tear up.
It truly takes a village. Keep doing whatever it takes for kids! It is so worth it!
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Join us as we recognize @Allen_ISD as a Large School District finalist! Every H-E-B Excellence in Education finalist in the district, school board, and early childhood center category is awarded $5,000. Stay tuned! 🍎
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Allen ISD is monitoring the potential for winter weather next week. If a delay or closure notification is necessary, families will be notified view email, text message, website, and social media. Read more >> allenisd.org/alerts
The new kickoff time for the Allen vs. DeSoto football game on Friday, August 25 will now be at 7:30 p.m. instead of the originally scheduled 7 p.m. due to the current heat conditions. The Eagle Stadium gates will open at 6 p.m. smore.com/mts8zf
As of August 1, payments, balance information, email reminders, cafeteria purchases, and applications are now on MySchoolBucks and no longer on PayPAMS. Learn more and register your new account >> allenisd.org/studentnutriti…
Allen ISD has announced a bag policy at Eagle Stadium that will be in place for the 2023-2024 school year. Learn more about the policy here >> allenisd.org/article/1185213
Join us at our second Community Engagement Night, Tuesday, April 11, from 5:30-8 p.m.,at Boon Elementary School. Learn more and register >> allenisd.org/engagementnight
Are you new to Allen ISD in the past 12 months? Then join us at our “New to Allen ISD” Family Event March 28 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at The HUB (1289 Johnson Rd., Allen TX 75013). Learn more >> tinyurl.com/er5rwe93
Today, Thursday, Feb. 23, is the last day to register before the price increases from $30 to $35. It's time to get excited for the 15th Annual Eagle Run charity race benefitting the Foundation for Allen Schools on Feb. 25! alleneaglerun.org
It's time to get excited for the 15th Annual Eagle Run charity race benefitting the Foundation for Allen Schools on Feb. 25! Register by midnight, Friday, Feb. 3, before the price increases. Learn more and register now! alleneaglerun.org