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2018 ALA Symposium
Thursday, May 24
 

9:30am PDT

Film Festival Group 1


Thursday May 24, 2018 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Orchestra Room

9:30am PDT

Film Festival Group 2


Thursday May 24, 2018 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Band Room

9:30am PDT

Mythology

Thursday May 24, 2018 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
ALA Courtyard

9:30am PDT

9:30am PDT

Service/Therapy Dogs

Participants will learn about how service dogs help their owners and how to get a dog certified as an official service dog.

There will be a dog present so please do not attend if you are allergic or have a fear of dogs.



Thursday May 24, 2018 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Gym

9:30am PDT

9:30am PDT

9:30am PDT

9:30am PDT

9:30am PDT

9:30am PDT

Composition Recital Part 1
Thursday May 24, 2018 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Large Cafeteria

9:30am PDT

10:35am PDT

10:35am PDT

Film Festival Group 3


Thursday May 24, 2018 10:35am - 11:35am PDT
Orchestra Room

10:35am PDT

Film Festival Group 4

Speakers

Thursday May 24, 2018 10:35am - 11:35am PDT
Band Room

10:35am PDT

10:35am PDT

Preventing Concussions in Sports
Participants will learn about what the harmful effects of concussions and will use laptops to take a baseline test used by high school and college athletes.


Thursday May 24, 2018 10:35am - 11:35am PDT
Ms. Sullivan's Room 8th Grade Pod

10:35am PDT

Service/Therapy Dogs

Participants will learn about how service dogs help their owners and how to get a dog certified as an official service dog.

There will be a dog present so please do not attend if you are allergic or have a fear of dogs.



Thursday May 24, 2018 10:35am - 11:35am PDT
Gym

10:35am PDT

Softball with Jazmin Soto, the Trimble Tech Head Coach, and the 2018 Trimble Tech Valedictorian

Participants will learn about high school softball and participate in a demo of a high school softball practice.

Speakers
LT

Ladine Thomas

Head Softball Coach, FWISD Trimble Tech High School
MW

Mikayla Wilson

Shortstop, Trimble Tech Student



Thursday May 24, 2018 10:35am - 11:35am PDT
Top Field in Back of School

10:35am PDT

10:35am PDT

10:35am PDT

10:35am PDT

10:35am PDT

10:35am PDT

Composition Recital Part 2
Thursday May 24, 2018 10:35am - 11:35am PDT
Large Cafeteria

10:35am PDT

Western Hills Air Force JROTC Cadets
The Western Hills Air Force JROTC Cadets will tell about what high school ROTC is like, do demonstrations of skills, and interact with participants.

Speakers
CM

Chief Master Sergeant Lindsey

ROTC instructor and Retired Air Force, Western Hills High School



Thursday May 24, 2018 10:35am - 11:35am PDT
ALA Bus Loading Area Outside Courtyard

10:35am PDT

Zookeeping and Photography

Chelsea Schwarzer is a former zookeeper who currently works as a photography.  Participants will learn all about the steps they should take to become a zookeeper, what it is like to work as a zookeeper, and they will learn photography skills.



Thursday May 24, 2018 10:35am - 11:35am PDT
Room 1224 Ms. Coble's Room (7th Grade Pod)

10:35am PDT

Green Screen Magic: Improving Videos with Action Packed Backgrounds

Participants will learn the basics of how to utilize a green screen in photography and video to create special effects.

Speakers
avatar for Daina Roberts

Daina Roberts

Digital Literacy Coach, Fort Worth ISD



Thursday May 24, 2018 10:35am - 11:35am PDT
Library

11:40am PDT

11:40am PDT

Film Festival Group 1


Thursday May 24, 2018 11:40am - 12:40pm PDT
Band Room

11:40am PDT

Film Festival Group 5

Speakers

Thursday May 24, 2018 11:40am - 12:40pm PDT
Orchestra Room

11:40am PDT

11:40am PDT

Preventing Concussions in Sports

Participants will learn about what the harmful effects of concussions and will use laptops to take a baseline test used by high school and college athletes.


Thursday May 24, 2018 11:40am - 12:40pm PDT
Ms. Sullivan's Room 8th Grade Pod

11:40am PDT

Softball with Jazmin Soto, the Trimble Tech Head Coach, and the 2018 Trimble Tech Valedictorian

Participants will learn about high school softball and participate in a demo of a high school softball practice.

Speakers
LT

Ladine Thomas

Head Softball Coach, FWISD Trimble Tech High School
MW

Mikayla Wilson

Shortstop, Trimble Tech Student



Thursday May 24, 2018 11:40am - 12:40pm PDT
Top Field in Back of School

11:40am PDT

Wrestling
Moderators
Speakers

Thursday May 24, 2018 11:40am - 12:40pm PDT
Gym

11:40am PDT

11:40am PDT

11:40am PDT

Game Demo Group 10 Pong

Speakers

Thursday May 24, 2018 11:40am - 12:40pm PDT
Small Computer Lab in Tech Pod

11:40am PDT

11:40am PDT

11:40am PDT

11:40am PDT

Zookeeping and Photography

Chelsea Schwarzer is a former zookeeper who currently works as a photography.  Participants will learn all about the steps they should take to become a zookeeper, what it is like to work as a zookeeper, and they will learn photography skills.



Thursday May 24, 2018 11:40am - 12:40pm PDT
Room 1224 Ms. Coble's Room (7th Grade Pod)

11:40am PDT

Green Screen Magic: Improving Videos with Action Packed Backgrounds

Participants will learn the basics of how to utilize a green screen in photography and video to create special effects.

Speakers
avatar for Daina Roberts

Daina Roberts

Digital Literacy Coach, Fort Worth ISD



Thursday May 24, 2018 11:40am - 12:40pm PDT
Library

1:50pm PDT

1:50pm PDT

1:50pm PDT

Film Festival Group 2


Thursday May 24, 2018 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT
Orchestra Room

1:50pm PDT

Film Festival Group 3


Thursday May 24, 2018 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT
Band Room

1:50pm PDT

Softball with Jazmin Soto, the Trimble Tech Head Coach, and the 2018 Trimble Tech Valedictorian

Participants will learn about high school softball and participate in a demo of a high school softball practice.

Speakers
LT

Ladine Thomas

Head Softball Coach, FWISD Trimble Tech High School
MW

Mikayla Wilson

Shortstop, Trimble Tech Student



Thursday May 24, 2018 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT
Top Field in Back of School

1:50pm PDT

Wrestling


Thursday May 24, 2018 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT
Gym

1:50pm PDT

From Fort Worth to New York City, Cooking with Chef Xavier Thompson

Former ALA student Xavier Thompson will tell how he got from ALA to the most prestigious Culinary College in the nation. He will talk about life, school, and will show you some recipes you can cook for your family this summer.

Speakers


Thursday May 24, 2018 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT
TBA

1:50pm PDT

1:50pm PDT

1:50pm PDT

1:50pm PDT

1:50pm PDT

1:50pm PDT

2:55pm PDT

Film Festival Group 4

Speakers

Thursday May 24, 2018 2:55pm - 3:55pm PDT
Orchestra Room

2:55pm PDT

Film Festival Group 5

Speakers

Thursday May 24, 2018 2:55pm - 3:55pm PDT
Band Room

2:55pm PDT

Mythology

Thursday May 24, 2018 2:55pm - 3:55pm PDT
ALA Courtyard

2:55pm PDT

2:55pm PDT

Cosmetic Make-Up Skills
Participants will learn basic application skills for cosmetic make-up.

Speakers
JG

Jonna Gaede

Student at the University of Kansas, Former ALA Student
KJ

Kelly Jimenez

Student at TCU


Thursday May 24, 2018 2:55pm - 3:55pm PDT
Ms. Grayson's Room 1223 in 6th Grade Pod

2:55pm PDT

From Fort Worth to New York City, Cooking with Chef Xavier Thompson
Former ALA student Xavier Thompson will tell how he got from ALA to the most prestigious Culinary College in the nation. He will talk about life, school, and will show you some recipes you can cook for your family this summer.

Speakers


Thursday May 24, 2018 2:55pm - 3:55pm PDT
Ms. Hand’s Room Science Lab

2:55pm PDT

2:55pm PDT

2:55pm PDT

2:55pm PDT

2:55pm PDT

2:55pm PDT

 
Friday, May 25
 

9:30am PDT

9:30am PDT

Film Festival Group 4

Speakers

Friday May 25, 2018 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Band Room

9:30am PDT

Film Festival Group 5

Speakers

Friday May 25, 2018 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Orchestra Room

9:30am PDT

9:30am PDT

Yarn Crafts and Blogging
Sarah Guenther is a an ALA alum who graduated from the University of North Texas with a degree in Journalism. She is
currently the Public Relations Coordinator for the Craft Yarn Council and  Warm Up America! and has her own blog Curiosity & Grace.

Participants will learn about the world of yarn crafting and how to make a fun yarn project. Participants can also ask questions about how to become a blogger.

http://craftyarncouncil.com/
http://www.warmupamerica.org/



Speakers
SG

Sarah Guenther

Sarah Guenther is a an ALA alum who graduated from the University of North Texas with a degree in Journalism. She iscurrently the Public Relations Coordinator for the Craft Yarn Council and  Warm Up America! and has her own blog Curiosity & Grace.Participants will learn about the... Read More →


Friday May 25, 2018 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Ms. Grayson's Room 1223 in 6th Grade Pod

9:30am PDT

9:30am PDT

9:30am PDT

9:30am PDT

9:30am PDT

Composition Recital Part 1
Friday May 25, 2018 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Large Cafeteria

9:30am PDT

9:30am PDT

Robotics
Friday May 25, 2018 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Library

9:30am PDT

Rock Climbing Wall

Come summit the 24 foot tall rock climbing wall in the parking lot! Experienced staff from Texas Jumps will be belaying and providing assistance.

Must have a waiver signed by parent or guardian to participate.


Friday May 25, 2018 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
ALA Parking Lot

9:30am PDT

Yoga and Gardening
Participants will do 30 minutes of yoga led by instructor Jen Malloy.  The second half participants will tour the INA garden and get some hands on gardening skills with recycled products with Ms. Deel and her students from INA.

Speakers
DE

DEEL, ERIN

FORT WORTH ISD
JM

Jennifer Malloy

Owner, Craft & Communicate


Friday May 25, 2018 9:30am - 10:30am PDT
Portable Building in back of school

10:35am PDT

10:35am PDT

Cooking Skills with Xavier
Speakers

Friday May 25, 2018 10:35am - 11:35am PDT
Ms. Hand’s Room Science Lab

10:35am PDT

Film Festival Group 2


Friday May 25, 2018 10:35am - 11:35am PDT
Band Room

10:35am PDT

Film Festival Group 3


Friday May 25, 2018 10:35am - 11:35am PDT
Orchestra Room

10:35am PDT

Basketball Skills for High School

Skills and drills that will help participants improve their basketball and football skills.



Friday May 25, 2018 10:35am - 11:35am PDT
Gym

10:35am PDT

Yarn Crafts and Blogging
Sarah Guenther is a an ALA alum who graduated from the University of North Texas with a degree in Journalism. She is
currently the Public Relations Coordinator for the Craft Yarn Council and  Warm Up America! and has her own blog Curiosity & Grace.

Participants will learn about the world of yarn crafting and how to make a fun yarn project. Participants can also ask questions about how to become a blogger.

http://craftyarncouncil.com/
http://www.warmupamerica.org/



Speakers
SG

Sarah Guenther

Sarah Guenther is a an ALA alum who graduated from the University of North Texas with a degree in Journalism. She iscurrently the Public Relations Coordinator for the Craft Yarn Council and  Warm Up America! and has her own blog Curiosity & Grace.Participants will learn about the... Read More →


Friday May 25, 2018 10:35am - 11:35am PDT
Ms. Grayson's Room 1223 in 6th Grade Pod

10:35am PDT

10:35am PDT

10:35am PDT

10:35am PDT

10:35am PDT

Composition Recital Part 2
Friday May 25, 2018 10:35am - 11:35am PDT
Large Cafeteria

10:35am PDT

10:35am PDT

Rock Climbing Wall

Come summit the 24 foot tall rock climbing wall in the parking lot! Experienced staff from Texas Jumps will be belaying and providing assistance.

Must have a waiver signed by parent or guardian to participate.


Friday May 25, 2018 10:35am - 11:35am PDT
ALA Parking Lot

10:35am PDT

Yoga and Gardening

Speakers
DE

DEEL, ERIN

FORT WORTH ISD
JM

Jennifer Malloy

Owner, Craft & Communicate


Friday May 25, 2018 10:35am - 11:35am PDT
Portable Building in back of school

11:35am PDT

Rock Climbing Wall

Come summit the 24 foot tall rock climbing wall in the parking lot! Experienced staff from Texas Jumps will be belaying and providing assistance.

Must have a waiver signed by parent or guardian to participate.


Friday May 25, 2018 11:35am - 12:35pm PDT
ALA Parking Lot

11:40am PDT

Film Festival Group 1


Friday May 25, 2018 11:40am - 12:40pm PDT
Orchestra Room

11:40am PDT

Film Festival Group 5

Speakers

Friday May 25, 2018 11:40am - 12:40pm PDT
Band Room

11:40am PDT

Basketball Skills for High School

Skills and drills that will help participants improve their basketball and football skills.



Friday May 25, 2018 11:40am - 12:40pm PDT
Gym

11:40am PDT

High School Success Tips Discussion Panel

Speakers
LF

Lea Fluary

Caretaker
SG

Sarah Guenther

Sarah Guenther is a an ALA alum who graduated from the University of North Texas with a degree in Journalism. She iscurrently the Public Relations Coordinator for the Craft Yarn Council and  Warm Up America! and has her own blog Curiosity & Grace.Participants will learn about the... Read More →


Friday May 25, 2018 11:40am - 12:40pm PDT
Library

11:40am PDT

11:40am PDT

11:40am PDT

11:40am PDT

11:40am PDT

1:50pm PDT

Career Exploration with Professionals
Participants will meet with a panel of professionals from various careers and explore different possible career paths.

Speakers
LF

Lea Fluary

Caretaker
SG

Sarah Guenther

Sarah Guenther is a an ALA alum who graduated from the University of North Texas with a degree in Journalism. She iscurrently the Public Relations Coordinator for the Craft Yarn Council and  Warm Up America! and has her own blog Curiosity & Grace.Participants will learn about the... Read More →


Friday May 25, 2018 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT
Library

1:50pm PDT

Film Festival Group 3


Friday May 25, 2018 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT
Band Room

1:50pm PDT

Film Festival Group 4

Speakers

Friday May 25, 2018 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT
Orchestra Room

1:50pm PDT

1:50pm PDT

1:50pm PDT

1:50pm PDT

1:50pm PDT

Rock Climbing Wall

Come summit the 24 foot tall rock climbing wall in the parking lot! Experienced staff from Texas Jumps will be belaying and providing assistance.

Must have a waiver signed by parent or guardian to participate.


Friday May 25, 2018 1:50pm - 2:50pm PDT
ALA Parking Lot

2:55pm PDT

2:55pm PDT

Film Festival Group 1


Friday May 25, 2018 2:55pm - 3:55pm PDT
Band Room

2:55pm PDT

Film Festival Group 2


Friday May 25, 2018 2:55pm - 3:55pm PDT
Orchestra Room

2:55pm PDT

Basketball Skills for High School

Skills and drills that will help participants improve their basketball and football skills.



Friday May 25, 2018 2:55pm - 3:55pm PDT
Gym

2:55pm PDT

2:55pm PDT

Theater, Technology, and Engineering
Jorge has done work for both the Katy Perry and Pink world tours and will show pictures and tell participants how he came about working for big rock stars.

Jorge is also going to talk about prop making, rigging, lighting, and sound.  He will show how a degree in Theatre still includes physics, acoustic, electrical, design, and a strong foundation in core classes.

Speakers


Friday May 25, 2018 2:55pm - 3:55pm PDT
Mrs. Richard's Room 1213 8th Grade Pod

2:55pm PDT

Yarn Crafts and Blogging
Sarah Guenther is a an ALA alum who graduated from the University of North Texas with a degree in Journalism. She is
currently the Public Relations Coordinator for the Craft Yarn Council and  Warm Up America! and has her own blog Curiosity & Grace.

Participants will learn about the world of yarn crafting and how to make a fun yarn project. Participants can also ask questions about how to become a blogger.

http://craftyarncouncil.com/
http://www.warmupamerica.org/



Speakers
SG

Sarah Guenther

Sarah Guenther is a an ALA alum who graduated from the University of North Texas with a degree in Journalism. She iscurrently the Public Relations Coordinator for the Craft Yarn Council and  Warm Up America! and has her own blog Curiosity & Grace.Participants will learn about the... Read More →


Friday May 25, 2018 2:55pm - 3:55pm PDT
Ms. Grayson's Room 1223 in 6th Grade Pod

2:55pm PDT

2:55pm PDT

2:55pm PDT

2:55pm PDT

2:55pm PDT

Rock Climbing Wall

Come summit the 24 foot tall rock climbing wall in the parking lot! Experienced staff from Texas Jumps will be belaying and providing assistance.

Must have a waiver signed by parent or guardian to participate.


Friday May 25, 2018 2:55pm - 3:55pm PDT
ALA Parking Lot

2:55pm PDT

 
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