Dear Keller ISD Families and Friends,
Welcome to the February 20th edition of Keller Independent School District E-News.
District News
2009 NATIONAL MERIT® SCHOLARSHIP FINALISTS
The National Merit® Scholarship Program has determined that the following students have met all requirements to advance to Finalists standing in the 2009 Competition for National Merit® Scholarships. All finalists will be considered for National Merit Scholarships to be offered in 2009. The selection of some 8,200 Merit Scholarships® winners from the group of more than 15,000 Finalists is now in progress. In March, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation will begin mailing scholarship offers to winners. Major news media announcements of Merit Scholar® designees will be made by NMSC in April, May, and July.
Congratulations to these outstanding students:
Central High School:
Myung Hun Choi
Jason D. John
Harold Westin King
Fossil Ridge High School:
Pamela Dobberstein
Melissa Rondon
Keller High School:
Gaurav M. Chattree
Stephen A. Cline
Hannah J. Corning
Grace E. Goble
Soo Lee
Christopher W. Miller
2009 NATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT® SCHOLARSHIP FINALIST
Central High School senior Joseph C. Washington has advanced to Finalist standings in the 2009 National Achievement® Scholarship Program by demonstrating through outstanding performance potential for future academic success. All finalists will be considered for National Achievement Scholarships to be offered to outstanding Black American students in 2009. The selection of some 800 Achievement Scholarship® winners from the Finalist group is now in progress. In late February, the National Achievement Program will begin mailing scholarship offers to winners. The names of the Achievement Scholar® designees will be sent to news media for announcement in early April.
KELLER ISD HOSTS UIL DISTRICT ELEMENTARY, INTERMEDIATE, AND MIDDLE SCHOOL CONTESTS
1,716 Keller ISD students participated over two weekends in district-wide UIL Academic Contests. All 21 elementary campuses competed, divided into three divisions by school size. Each intermediate and middle school competed in their school divisions. Students competed in math, science, writing, social studies, spelling, speaking, art, and music competitions. Students placing first through sixth place were awarded medals and accumulated sweepstakes points for their school.
The Keller ISD UIL Academic Sweepstakes Champion Schools in each division are:
Elementary Small School:
Eagle Ridge Elementary
Elementary Medium School:
Park Glen Elementary
Elementary Large School:
Bette Perot Elementary
Intermediate School:
Parkwood Hill Intermediate
Middle School:
Indian Springs Middle
Keller ISD high schools will compete in UIL District 5-5A competition on April 4.
KISD STUDENTS TAKE 1ST AND 2ND PLACE IN AREA SPELLING BEE
Bear Creek Intermediate 5th Grader Chase Sanford won the Area 13 Spelling Bee on Feb. 2nd. The bee brought together all campus winners from Keller ISD and Northwest ISD.
Chase spelled "bradycardia" and "cayenne" correctly in succession to win the beat and edge out fellow KISD speller Michael Lee of Parkwood Hill who was named runner-up. Michael was awarded a $250 savings bond, and Chase received a $500 savings bond for winning the bee. Savings bonds were provided by KISD parents, Samuel Carr and Richard Rambo.
Chase will represent KISD at the Fort Worth Regional Spelling Bee on March 24 at Will Rogers Coliseum. The winner of that bee will advance to the National Spelling Bee in Washington D.C.
Keller ISD
Monday, February 23, 2009
Friday, February 20, 2009
Open House - 8949 Glendara Court, North Richland Hils, Texas - Come and see this great house this weekend with me!
Open House: Satuday, Feb. 21st - 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Open House: Sunday, Feb. 22nd - 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Won't Last Long
Act quickly and check out this new 4-bedroom/3.5-bath 4143-SF home, gameroom and only a short drive to Southlake Town Square and Northeaast Mall. Offers a formal living room with hardwood floors, distinguished family room with gas fireplace. Guaranteed to average $199 or less per month to heat and cool this gorgeous home. BISD.
Don't have time to come this weekend, no problem call me and we can set up a personal showing!
Joana Sweney
817-501-7309
Open House - 8109 Belmont Court, North Richland Hills, Texas --- Come and join me
Open House: Satuday, Feb. 21st - 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Open House: Sunday, Feb. 22nd - 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Open House
Come Get The Keys!
Everything is new and ready at this traditional 4-bedroom/3.5-bath home, gameroom and only an easy drive to Northeast Mall and Southlake Town Square. Guaranteed to average less than $199 per month to heat and cool! BISD
Can't make the open house this weekend - no problem call me and I will set up a personal showing
Joana Sweney
817-501-7309
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Congress Enacts Bigger and Better Home Buyer Tax Credit -
Enhanced Tax Credit Provides Outstanding Opportunity for Home Buyers
In its efforts to stimulate the economy and revive the housing market, Congress has enacted legislation providing a tax credit of up to $8,000 for first-time home buyers.
But time is of the essence for buyers who want to take advantage of this opportunity. Only homes purchased on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009 are eligible. Use the links below to find out more about the tax credit.
$8,000 Home Buyer Tax Credit at a Glance
The tax credit is for first-time home buyers only.
The tax credit does not have to be repaid.
The tax credit is equal to 10 percent of the home's purchase price up to a maximum of $8,000.
The credit is available for homes purchased on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009.
Single taxpayers with incomes up to $75,000 and married couples with incomes up to $150,000 qualify for the full tax credit.
http://www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com/
For more information call Joana Sweney @ 817-501-7309
Enhanced Tax Credit Provides Outstanding Opportunity for Home Buyers
In its efforts to stimulate the economy and revive the housing market, Congress has enacted legislation providing a tax credit of up to $8,000 for first-time home buyers.
But time is of the essence for buyers who want to take advantage of this opportunity. Only homes purchased on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009 are eligible. Use the links below to find out more about the tax credit.
$8,000 Home Buyer Tax Credit at a Glance
The tax credit is for first-time home buyers only.
The tax credit does not have to be repaid.
The tax credit is equal to 10 percent of the home's purchase price up to a maximum of $8,000.
The credit is available for homes purchased on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009.
Single taxpayers with incomes up to $75,000 and married couples with incomes up to $150,000 qualify for the full tax credit.
http://www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com/
For more information call Joana Sweney @ 817-501-7309
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Mortgage-alteration plan under consideration
Mortgages would be modified before they become delinquent
By Ronald D. Orol, MarketWatch
Last update: 5:48 p.m. EST Feb. 12, 2009Comments: 504WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- A program that would subsidize mortgage payments for troubled homeowners subject to an affordability test is being considered by the Obama administration, according to a media report.
This approach would be different from other assistance programs, according to Reuters news service, because borrowers would go through a standard eligibility test and could be approved before their mortgage becomes delinquent.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average recovered from a more than 250-point drop to end 6.77 points lower at 7,932.76, in part, on news of the possible program.
Most other mortgage-modification programs under consideration, such as legislation that would allow bankruptcy judges alter home loans, require a default to take place before modifications are made.
The program could employ Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in a supporting role, the report said.
Henry Sommer, a director at the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys in Philadelphia, said he believes that the approach makes sense for homeowners who receive a significant payment increase but aren't able to pay it.
"With such an approach, a borrower could work out a modification with their lender before they went delinquent," he commented.
Sommer also said he hoped the modifications are sustainable over the long term.
Geithner hasn't received details about his mortgage modification plan, which is part of a $350 billion bank-bailout program for mortgage modification.
Some regulatory observers have argued that mortgage modification may cause problems for Geithner to sell another aspect of his plan, which would use a public-private fund to buy illiquid mortgage securities. Investors may be less likely to buy mortgage securities if they are uncertain about whether mortgages can be modified.
However, Sommer contends that private investors should be supportive of modifications because it means the underlying mortgages they own are less likely to default. Without modifications, he said, housing prices will continue to drop.
"Other mortgages in their portfolio are likely to be helped by modification," according to Sommer.
Ronald D. Orol is a MarketWatch reporter, based in Washington.
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/mortgage-alteration-plan-under-consideration-white/story.aspx?guid=38457737-2A06-4067-82A0-E7D24F9E70D4
Mortgages would be modified before they become delinquent
By Ronald D. Orol, MarketWatch
Last update: 5:48 p.m. EST Feb. 12, 2009Comments: 504WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- A program that would subsidize mortgage payments for troubled homeowners subject to an affordability test is being considered by the Obama administration, according to a media report.
This approach would be different from other assistance programs, according to Reuters news service, because borrowers would go through a standard eligibility test and could be approved before their mortgage becomes delinquent.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average recovered from a more than 250-point drop to end 6.77 points lower at 7,932.76, in part, on news of the possible program.
Most other mortgage-modification programs under consideration, such as legislation that would allow bankruptcy judges alter home loans, require a default to take place before modifications are made.
The program could employ Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in a supporting role, the report said.
Henry Sommer, a director at the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys in Philadelphia, said he believes that the approach makes sense for homeowners who receive a significant payment increase but aren't able to pay it.
"With such an approach, a borrower could work out a modification with their lender before they went delinquent," he commented.
Sommer also said he hoped the modifications are sustainable over the long term.
Geithner hasn't received details about his mortgage modification plan, which is part of a $350 billion bank-bailout program for mortgage modification.
Some regulatory observers have argued that mortgage modification may cause problems for Geithner to sell another aspect of his plan, which would use a public-private fund to buy illiquid mortgage securities. Investors may be less likely to buy mortgage securities if they are uncertain about whether mortgages can be modified.
However, Sommer contends that private investors should be supportive of modifications because it means the underlying mortgages they own are less likely to default. Without modifications, he said, housing prices will continue to drop.
"Other mortgages in their portfolio are likely to be helped by modification," according to Sommer.
Ronald D. Orol is a MarketWatch reporter, based in Washington.
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/mortgage-alteration-plan-under-consideration-white/story.aspx?guid=38457737-2A06-4067-82A0-E7D24F9E70D4
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