Summer programs at GCISD will begin the week of June 9. Secondary Summer School will be at Cross Timbers and Elementary Enrichment will be held at O.C. Taylor, as will KidzU programs.

The Grapevine-Colleyville Education Foundation recognized several campus groups and employees at its 10th Anniversary Celebration Reception on January 31 at the Colleyville Center. In addition, it announced $400,250 in lead gifts.

• Cannon Elementary School faculty and staff , shown at right, were given the "Star Campus" award for the top fundraising campus during the employee giving campaign;
• Keith Witt, Manager of GCISD Printing Services was recognized with the "Star Employee" award for his commitment to the Foundation's mission and all GCISD and community organizations.
• Colleyville Rotary Club earned the "Star Volunteer" award for dedicated service and support of the Foundation. Over the past four years, the proceeds of their annual Masquerade Ball have benefited the Foundation.
• In addition, Bear Creek Elementary, Heritage Middle School and Bridges Accelerated Learning Center were announced as having completed their campus endowments.
• Also honored at this event were the 2007-2008 Star Teaching Grant Recipients; more than 100 teachers have benefited from over $70,000 in grants awarded so far this school year.

Do you know someone who is looking for a teaching position? Please let them know about the upcoming annual Jim Williams Teacher Job Fair to be held on Saturday, April 19 at CHHS. The hours are 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. and participation is BY INVITATION ONLY.

To be eligible to receive an invitation, applicants must complete the online employment application/Teacher Insight questionnaire.

Deadline for completing the online information is April 7 and invitations will be distributed via email by March 11.

• Feb. 18 - Presidents' Day Holiday
• Feb. 21 - PTA Founders Day
• Feb. 25 - Board of Trustees meeting
• March 9 - Daylight Saving Time begins
• March 17-21 - Spring Break

• March 24 - Bad Weather Makeup Day
• April 14 - Professional Learning Day
• May 8, 4 p.m. - Employee Recognition Reception

Does it really matter whether your desk is messy or neat? The answer: It depends. Some people claim that having a messy desk is an esoteric connection to their creativity. Others claim that a messy desk has caused them to stop progressing in their careers because it gave the impression that they were not handling their work lives well.

The truth is there are people who have almost unbelievably messy desks who are wonderful at their jobs. And there are also people who have desks that could pass the white glove test-and they are wonderful at their jobs as well. Some people are able to do a great job because they are orderly and follow routines. Some people are able to do a great job for just the opposite reasons-they do not subscribe to conventional norms and refuse to follow anyone else's lead. (Albert Einstein comes to mind.)

So the best advice on your desk and your career is this: Figure out what kind of thinker and worker you are and proceed. If you need to have a messy desk in order to do a great job-it's likely your boss won't mind. (And if he or she does, you might want to work in a place that is more welcoming of your work style anyway.) If you need a clean desk in order to do a great job-then clean till your heart's content. The truth is intelligent bosses know that every person has his or her unique approach to work and will create an atmosphere of acceptance and tolerance so that every person can tap his or her greatest potential.

Beware of scam artists who are contacting people, indicating that they are due a rebate and asking for personal information such as social security or bank account numbers.

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