The campuses of Navasota ISD now have access to Discovery Education
Streaming Plus and Media Share resources - giving teachers access to
nearly 9,000 full length videos and 90,000 video clips.Check out the Technology Blog for
information on the district's technology integration initiatives including Smart
Technology, ProQuest, Web 2.0, Video Production and Discovery Education. The
latest post is about Streaming Plus and Media Share and includes links to
Discovery's Educator Network Blog and Twitter Feed - both excellent resources
for developing ways to use Discovery with students.
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Join Navasota ISD's growing list of Fans at the district's Fan Page as we seek to connect and network with the community, students, parents, and Navasota alumni. Visit the Fan Page for information and announcements related to the campuses of Navasota ISD.
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Navasota students, Mid-South Synergy seek support for annual Food for Families Food Drive set for Dec. 9
KBTX will hold its annual Food for Families food drive Dec. 9.
Donations will be collected at three locations including Mid-South
Synergy in Navasota from 6 a.m. - 7 p.m. Last year, several Navasota student organizations assisted on the day
of the food drive, and Mid-South Synergy Organizational/Event
Coordinator Tina Warzon is seeking support again this year from
Navasota's schools and students.
"We are open to any groups or organizations that would be interested in
participating or performing at the event," Warzon said. "We also will
work with groups on collections. The main thing to remember is that
all food and money that is collected stays in Grimes County. We evenly
distribute the food among the four Grimes County food pantries. This
is such an awesome way to share during the holiday season."
Warzon
said several entities are already collecting food and plan to
participate in this year's drive including Navasota Junior High School
gym classes and Navasota Intermediate School. The Navasota High School
National Honor Society assisted at the food drive last year as did the
Navasota FFA. Also, the high school choir performed at the event last
year - which is broadcast live on KBTX throughout the day.
To
participate and/or get more information about supporting this year's
Food for Families food drive, contact Tina Warzon at Mid-South Synergy
at 936-825-5102.
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Career Technology Education November Newsletter
 Check
out this month's Career Technology Education Newsletter
to learn more
about CTE students, teachers, and courses. This month's features
include the Navasota FFA, student Josh Lakin and teacher Sharon
Finke. For more information about
CTE programs, contact Navasota High School Assistant Principal Kristie
Jones (jonesk@navasotaisd.org) or (936-825-4250). CTE Newsletter editor
is senior media technology student Rebeca Rivera
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Teaching American History From the Oval Office
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High School teachers Jeff Vasek, Bonnie Burger, Kathy Day, Carolyn
Button and Lauren Martin pose at the George Bush Presidential Library
after taking part in professional development related to the "Teaching
American History" grant received by the district this summer. Navasota
ISD, in collaboration with Bryan and College Station ISDs, was selected
for the grant funded through the
Department of Education. The grant, entitled The Mystery and Power of
History: More than Words on a Page, was funded for just under $1
million for three years. Also, the 2009-2010 National History Day
History Contest for junior high students is Nov. 12 and for high school
students, Dec. 7. This year's theme is "Innovation in History: Impact
and Change." Last year, three high school students made it through three rounds of competition to represent Texas at the national level in Maryland.
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for coverage and help us share with students, teachers and the greater
community how the students of Navasota are learning, leading and
succeeding.
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Sincerely,
Scott Powers
Technology & Communications Coordinator
Navasota Independent School District
media@navasotaisd.org
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