FMHS Jaguar Community Newsletter
December 7th, 2022
Jaguar Community,
We are so proud of our LISD students, staff and community for making the first half of this school year so successful. In this newsletter you'll find a few special notes from LISD families recognizing staff members, as well as many stories highlighting the great things happening in our classrooms. This time of year is full of festivities, celebrations and events, so check your child's campus calendar as well as the Flower Mound High School calendar for things happening in your area. Let's finish the semester strong and we hope you have a wonderful holiday break!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM YOUR PRINCIPALS!
The FMHS feeder pattern principals are wishing all of you a happy holiday season!
RECOGNIZE SOMEONE
The Recognize SomeONE submissions are pouring in, and we're sharing a few for teachers in the Jaguar community. As a reminder, you can visit LISD.net/recognize any time to submit your own encouragement for LISD staff.
- Ms. Todd, Lead Counselor at FMHS | "Ms. Todd was very kind and compassionate when dealing with a schedule change for my daughter. She really listened and worked to find the best placement for her. Because of Ms. Todd, my daughter is no longer over stressing over her courses, and is beginning to feel confident in school again."
- Mr. Leminger, 6th Grade Language Arts Teacher at Forestwood MS | "Mr. Leminger is such a great teacher. He makes learning so much fun. I enjoy his class so much. I have him first period and he always makes my mornings start out great. I would like to recognize Mr. Leminger because I feel he is not only a really good teacher but a good person. I’m so happy I got him as a teacher and I look forward to learning with him for the rest of the year. Mr. Leminger is a teacher I will never forget because he is so kind."
- Ms. Hodge, 2nd Grade Teacher at Old Settlers ES | "Ms. Hodge is a light to her students, inspiring them to follow dreams and explore the world around them! I am incredibly grateful for her ability to instill passion for learning, boldness for asking questions, and strategies for discovering answers...I am honored my daughter had Ms. Hodge as her 2nd grade teacher!"
THE LISD CHRONICLES
We are proud to debut our video series, The LISD Chronicles. These videos will tell the stories behind some of the most iconic moments in each high school's history.
Watch the video above for a sneak peek of the series, and stay tuned for additional installments later this school year. Visit LISD.net/Chronicles for more information.
ADOPT AN ANGEL: THANK YOU, LISD FAMILY!
We are so grateful for the generosity of our LISD community during our 2022-23 Adopt an Angel program. Over 2,000 LISD students will receive gifts thanks to the efforts of all involved. Still interested in making a donation? Click HERE for instructions on how to do so.
AROUND THE COMMUNITY
FMHS "Backs the Heroes" During Red Ribbon Week Event
Since 2015, Flower Mound High School has opened its doors to local first responders to thank them for the role that they play in keeping FMHS and the local community safe. After a brief hiatus in 2020, the “Back the Heroes” event is still going strong at FMHS. The event, which was created by FMHS counselor Amy Berry as a way to thank the campus’s School Resource Officers and Flower Mound Police Department, has expanded to include SROs, the FMPD and the Flower Mound Fire Departments. READ MORE
Flower Mound 9 Students Take Flight
Mrs. Martin’s Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance class had a chance to take flight by touring the American Airlines Integrated Operations Center. The group got a chance to see the behind-the-scenes operations of the airline including real flight simulators where pilots train and also heard about future career opportunities at American Airlines. SEE MORE
McKamy Student Published in World's Largest Book
McKamy student Tanvi Padala was recently published in the "I am Texas" Book, which was officially declared as the largest book in the world by the Guiness Book of World Records. She was one of the 1000 published authors and the top 30 finalists for the Editor's Choice Awards. Tanvi attended the "I Am Texas" Book Signing and Gala in Houston in November. Congratulations, Tanvi! READ MORE
Shadow Ridge Celebrates Veterans Day
Shadow Ridge students celebrated veterans with orchestra and band performances before hearing from a guest speaker. SEE MORE
A "Minion" Reasons to Love Donald Elementary
Forest Vista Pumpkin Patch
Forest Vista students and their families were challenged with quite the task earlier this year - designing pumpkins based on their favorite books! Over 80 students participated, which left the FVE library flooded with their creative masterpieces. Click HERE to see more of the pumpkins!
Bluebonnet Elementary Students Wins Fire Safety Poster Contest
Olivia M. designed a poster to illustrate fire safety best practices, and won first place in the Flower Mound Police Department's annual contest! The FMPD visited Bluebonnet Elementary to present Olivia with her certificate along with some other prizes. Congratulations, Olivia! SEE MORE
Storybook Character Day at Garden Ridge Elementary
Earlier this year, the Garden Ridge Gators participated in Storybook Character Day. Students and staff dressed up as their favorite book character, and had a blast showing off their outfits! SEE MORE
From the beginning, Lewisville Independent School District has committed to ensuring all students have the resources they need and want to ultimately thrive in a future they create. Visit Best Schools in Texas for more information about joining the LISD family. Need this update in a different language? Visit LISD.net/translate.