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![fire reel film festival]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1556215279/garland/noenm9plxljdqlaoxwzo/image1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1556215279/garland/noenm9plxljdqlaoxwzo/image1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1556215279/garland/noenm9plxljdqlaoxwzo/image1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1556215279/garland/noenm9plxljdqlaoxwzo/image1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1556215279/garland/noenm9plxljdqlaoxwzo/image1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1556215279/garland/noenm9plxljdqlaoxwzo/image1.jpg","width":2200}])
Handley students represented at the GISD Fire Reel Film Festival
![k9 at Handley]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1554477109/garland/hafhbdtmjozy9skgeffz/k93.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1554477109/garland/hafhbdtmjozy9skgeffz/k93.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1554477109/garland/hafhbdtmjozy9skgeffz/k93.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1554477109/garland/hafhbdtmjozy9skgeffz/k93.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1554477109/garland/hafhbdtmjozy9skgeffz/k93.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1554477109/garland/hafhbdtmjozy9skgeffz/k93.jpg","width":2016}])
The Garland PD K9 officers came to Handley Elementary to show their police K9s to the second grade.
![fraction pizza games]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1552061291/garland/hhi8inpgtikuh4rho6wf/IMG_8039.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1552061291/garland/hhi8inpgtikuh4rho6wf/IMG_8039.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1552061291/garland/hhi8inpgtikuh4rho6wf/IMG_8039.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1552061291/garland/hhi8inpgtikuh4rho6wf/IMG_8039.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1552061291/garland/hhi8inpgtikuh4rho6wf/IMG_8039.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1552061291/garland/hhi8inpgtikuh4rho6wf/IMG_8039.jpg","width":2016}])
Students in third grade participated in a variety of hands on fraction activities.
![choir SMU field trip]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1552050732/garland/oufg3bdqhgbrsxzhjzkm/IMG_7595.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1552050732/garland/oufg3bdqhgbrsxzhjzkm/IMG_7595.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1552050732/garland/oufg3bdqhgbrsxzhjzkm/IMG_7595.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1552050732/garland/oufg3bdqhgbrsxzhjzkm/IMG_7595.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1552050732/garland/oufg3bdqhgbrsxzhjzkm/IMG_7595.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1552050732/garland/oufg3bdqhgbrsxzhjzkm/IMG_7595.jpg","width":2016}])
Choir field trip to SMU and Brookdale Retirement Center.
![favorite hat day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1551480056/garland/n6nwdmcxlntysb7e6h1s/IMG_7858.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1551480056/garland/n6nwdmcxlntysb7e6h1s/IMG_7858.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1551480056/garland/n6nwdmcxlntysb7e6h1s/IMG_7858.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1551480056/garland/n6nwdmcxlntysb7e6h1s/IMG_7858.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1551480056/garland/n6nwdmcxlntysb7e6h1s/IMG_7858.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1551480056/garland/n6nwdmcxlntysb7e6h1s/IMG_7858.jpg","width":2016}])
Read Across America celebration at Handley.
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A book publisher visits the Handley Library.
![STEAM]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1550588967/garland/pw9q8io61sbmzpgqz6yu/IMG_7180.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1550588967/garland/pw9q8io61sbmzpgqz6yu/IMG_7180.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1550588967/garland/pw9q8io61sbmzpgqz6yu/IMG_7180.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1550588967/garland/pw9q8io61sbmzpgqz6yu/IMG_7180.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1550588967/garland/pw9q8io61sbmzpgqz6yu/IMG_7180.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1550588967/garland/pw9q8io61sbmzpgqz6yu/IMG_7180.jpg","width":2016}])
Families participated in a fun filled night of hands-on science activities.
![Peace Concert]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1550256515/garland/cpiytiovipdmlwlqqkme/IMG_7134.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1550256515/garland/cpiytiovipdmlwlqqkme/IMG_7134.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1550256515/garland/cpiytiovipdmlwlqqkme/IMG_7134.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1550256515/garland/cpiytiovipdmlwlqqkme/IMG_7134.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1550256515/garland/cpiytiovipdmlwlqqkme/IMG_7134.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1550256515/garland/cpiytiovipdmlwlqqkme/IMG_7134.jpg","width":2200}])
The scholars of Handley Elementary School worked diligently to put together a program for Peace Week.
![Spelling Bee Winner]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1544028383/garland/gdgjr9ki8y4sxmkuyuas/IMG_7452.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1544028383/garland/gdgjr9ki8y4sxmkuyuas/IMG_7452.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1544028383/garland/gdgjr9ki8y4sxmkuyuas/IMG_7452.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1544028383/garland/gdgjr9ki8y4sxmkuyuas/IMG_7452.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1544028383/garland/gdgjr9ki8y4sxmkuyuas/IMG_7452.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1544028383/garland/gdgjr9ki8y4sxmkuyuas/IMG_7452.jpg","width":2200}])
4th and 5th Grade participated in our annual spelling bee competition.
![chess]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1550258224/garland/m68sm1avqvdlpah7mk55/IMG_1197.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1550258224/garland/m68sm1avqvdlpah7mk55/IMG_1197.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1550258224/garland/m68sm1avqvdlpah7mk55/IMG_1197.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1550258224/garland/m68sm1avqvdlpah7mk55/IMG_1197.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1550258224/garland/m68sm1avqvdlpah7mk55/IMG_1197.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1550258224/garland/m68sm1avqvdlpah7mk55/IMG_1197.jpg","width":2200}])
2nd graders read procedural text on how to play chess and had a guest share tips on how to play.
Calendar
The students of Handley Elementary are excited to “Show What They Know” about music! Second and Third grade students will combine for a program the evening of Thursday, April 26 at 6:30 p.m. During their programs the children will share what they are currently working on in music class. The program is structured in a “Sing. Move. Play.” format. Each grade level will share a few songs they are singing, a current folk dance they have learned, and an instrument piece that is being used to support the objectives in the music curriculum. Finally, each grade level will share their song from our Annual Peace Concert. We are looking forward to sharing with you!
Attend an exciting, interactive event that will showcase student creations and engineering challenges.
Months of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics instruction culminates at the fifth-annual STEAMposium.
This one-of-a-kind event features campus winners from across the district as they face off against one another in challenges involving coding, parachutes, costumes, robotics, chess and more. An exciting awards ceremony will crown districtwide champions.
Student/staff holiday
Early dismissal (districtwide)
Sixth grading period ends
Accelerating Campus
Excellence program
Enrichment activities
after school
Free breakfast,
lunch & dinner