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INSIDE THIS ISSUE VOL. 11 NO. 1 • JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2019 TERRELL ISD SPOTLIGHT TOUR OF HOMES REVIEW CHRISTMAS PARADE PICTURES The Chamber Spotlight General Dentistry Flexible Financing Cosmetic Procedures Family Friendly Atmosphere Sedation Dentistry Immediate Appointments %()'(34 4%22%,,ss$2!,!..)8#/- Page 2C – The Chamber Spotlight, Saturday, January 5, 2019 TISD Spotlight: What’s coming to Terrell ISD in 2019 Last year, Mr. French provided an overview of his viding students and their parents with a unique fl ex- at THS; however, the pre-BSN program will include refl ections on where Terrell ISD has been, where we ible schedule not typically offered in most traditional coursework that will specifi cally prepare students to are now, and where we are heading. He reminisced public schools. In addition to cutting-edge instruc- enter most BSN programs at a four-year university. on the obstacles TISD overcame in getting to the vi- tional practices, students at GLA will experience a The second part of the HSA tiered approach is a Li- brant, diverse, exciting, and fi nancially sound position vast array of innovative learning experiences that will censed Vocational Nursing program. This offering is we are in today. He ended with a brief glimpse of the include topics such as coding, robotics, hydroponics, a two-semester program, to be completed during the innovative and out-of-the-box plans we look to imple- piano theory and practice, sculpting, 3D printing, and student’s senior year, that will prepare students for the ment in the future. Today, one year later, we are ex- modern investing. The learning environment at GLA LVN certifi cation assessment with the addition of a cited to provide further details on two innovative ini- will be rigorous and challenging, and success will in- summer and fall semester after their high school grad- tiatives that will come to fruition in the coming year. volve a medley of teacher, staff, student, and parent uation. The third tier of the HSA involves two pos- The fi rst initiative we would like to introduce is commitment. Applications for the Global Leadership sible Occupational Skills Awards: a Medical Assistant that of a new innovative elementary campus called Academy will open in the spring of 2019. OSA or a Pharmacy Technician OSA. All three tiers the Global Leadership Academy. This campus will The second initiative expands on our existing health provide students with a substantial amount of course- provide an exciting educational environment that ex- science pathway offered at Terrell High School. work for entry into the high-need, high-reward career pands on the great programs TISD currently offers to Working in tandem with Trinity Valley Community fi eld of nursing. our elementary students and their families. Utilizing College, TISD will open the Health Science Acade- While both of these initiatives are no doubt ag- an innovative personalized learning platform, project- my in the Fall of 2019. The Health Science Academy gressive and innovative, we, along with our school based learning methods, and 1-to-1 technology, this (HSA) will provide students with a signifi cant head board and district leadership team, feel that they best campus will truly exemplify what it means to be on start into the nursing profession by offering courses serve the needs of our diverse student population in the leading-edge in the modern education system. Ev- and programs taught by professional nursing instruc- ways that challenge the status quo and provide TISD ery student at the Global Leadership Academy (GLA) tors. The purpose of the HSA is to increase the po- families with the options they deserve from a quality will follow a curriculum that will adapt to their indi- tential pathways for entering the nursing profession public education system. We are excited about these vidual needs and pace of learning. Students at GLA through a tiered system that meets the needs and abili- initiatives, but understand this: these are just the be- will learn leadership skills by working collaboratively ties of all students. This tiered system starts with the ginning. TISD is truly committed to increasing student on projects that allow students to learn interdisciplin- pre-Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. This achievement in all areas, and the pathway to excel- ary content within real-world contexts. The GLA will two-year, 60-credit hour program is similar to the lence will involve the pursuit of many other develop- have both modifi ed daily and weekly schedules, pro- existing Associate Degree program currently offered ments and strategic initiatives in the coming years. Terrell receives the gift of retail Terrell Christmas shoppers are enjoying Tanger by Hilton Hotel, La Quinta and Film Alley Movie En- Outlet Center and local downtown shops this season. tertainment Center, which will include a bowling alley Next year, they will be able to take advantage of even and entertainment facility. more retail options when the initial slate of stores at The development is located in a dynamic regional Crossroads at Terrell open their doors. trade area with a population of more than 230,000 Located at the northwest corner of Interstate 20 and that serves all of Kaufman and Van Zandt counties, FM 148, the 255-acre master-planned regional retail making it a primary retail development and commer- and mixed-use development, includes 190,000-square- cial hub for the entire region. Kaufman County is the foot of retail stores. fourth fastest growing county in Texas and the fastest Adjacent to North Texas’s fi rst Buc-ee’s Travel Cen- growing county in North Texas. ter, Crossroads will boast several retailers that are cur- A number of restaurants have already opened in the rently under construction that are slated to open in the area, including Taco Bueno, Panda Express, Freddy’s Spring of 2019, including Hobby Lobby, Ross, Five Frozen Custard, Starbucks, Chipotle, Whataburger, Below, Rack Room Shoes, Burke’s Outlet, Ulta and Taco Cabana, and Dairy Queen. Marshall’s. Discount Tire and Marriott Fairfi eld Inn also opened The development also will include Chick-Fil-A, Tru earlier this year. Small Town Tour of Homes has successful event Norie Oakley, who is 2018 Tour of Homes Chair, itors Bureau of Terrell for providing the eye-catching munity, welcomed us all into their beautifully-deco- wrote a recap about the 2018 Social Science Club’s bill boards that were instrumental in helping to pro- rated homes. Christie Coker, owner of one of the tour Christmas in a Small Town Tour of Homes mote the tour. homes stated, “I got to meet so many amazing and The 2018 Social Science Club’s Christmas in a Travis Detherage and his staff at the Terrell Tribune interesting people! Terrell is such a great place to live! Small Town Tour of Homes was the most successful did a fantastic job showcasing the homes with beauti- I’m so glad we moved here.” yet! ful photos and historic articles in weekly publications The Club truly appreciates the support of the Cham- The Social Science Club is a service organization leading up to the tour. ber, The Convention and Visitors Bureau and the en- committed to raising funds to put back into communi- Both the Visitors Bureau and The Chamber were tire community for enabling us to exceed our fund- ty organizations that strive to make our town a greater ticket locations, with each selling a tremendous raising goals with a net profi t of $29, 767.83. place to live. amount of tour tickets. These funds will be distributed in early spring. We greatly appreciate the Terrell Convention & Vis- Our gracious homeowners, some new to the com- We Love Your Animals and It Shows!! 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Moore Ave. 202 West British Flying School Road Terrell, TX 972-563-8874 972.524.6700 www.coloniallodgeassistedliving.com www.pritchetts.com License No. 135344 ACR-2749 TX Lic. #B09970 FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE TERRELL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/ CVB VISIT WWW.TERRELLTEXAS.COM The Chamber Spotlight, Saturday, January 5, 2019 – Page 3C City of Terrell unveils Frank Reaugh mural On Saturday, Nov. 17 the City of Terrell unveiled its more trees.” 227 North Adelaide, the event included a ribbon cut- latest mural painting. Charles Frank Reaugh, born Dec. 29, 1860, moved ting by the Terrell Chamber of Commerce. Following A larger-than life reproduction of the Frank Reaugh with his family to Terrell in 1883. He taught art in the ceremony, a screening of the documentary, “Frank painting, “The Approaching Herd,” is the latest mural Terrell, but later relocated to Dallas with his parents Reaugh: Pastel Poet of the Texas Plains,” was held in to adorn the historic buildings in Downtown Terrell. in 1890 were he established his Iron Shed Studio. He the Council Chambers at Terrell City Hall. The event The mural, located on the building at 227 North Ad- continued to visit Terrell until his death in 1945 at the was open to the public.