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Find out which campus is in the spotlight this week on "Out and About"
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Upcoming Events
Jan. 30 - Magnet Open House at Lubbock High Feb. - February is CTE Month Feb. 1 - Half-day Prof. Dev. Feb. 1 - Early Dismissal: Elem - 12:00 noon MS & HS - 12:40 p.m. Feb. 2 - Magnet Open House at Hutch Middle School Feb. 2 - STAAR Testing Info. Meeting at MHS Auditorium |
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Four opportunities left to submit grants
Only four opportunities remain for LISD students and teachers to submit grants to the Foundation for Excellence:
* February 9
* March 1
* April 5
* May 10
Click here for copies of both the student and teacher grant applications. Contact Linsey in the Communications Office with questions: 766-1066 lmccutchin@lubbockisd.
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Mark Blankenship sworn in as trustee  Blankenship (right) was sworn in as the newest member of the Lubbock ISD Board of Trustees on Wednesday, January 25, 2012.
Mark (center) was joined by his family for the swearing-in ceremony. Left to right are son Jackson, wife Kim, son Payton and daughter Shelby. |
Rose Parade plaque presented to Karen Garza
Will Burks (right), LISD Fine Arts director, presented Karen Garza (left), LISD Superintendent, with a commemorative plaque displaying Rose Parade pins during the Board of Trustees meeting on Wednesday.
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February is Career & Technical Education month
Lubbock ISD's Career and Technical Education (CTE) program celebrates February as CTE Month along with the many other CTE programs across the State of Texas and the nation.
CTE prepares both youth and adults for a wide range of careers and further educational opportunities. These careers may require varying levels of education - including industry-recognized credentials, postsecondary certificates and two- and four-year degrees.
This year, the vast majority of Lubbock ISD high school students (6,283) are enrolled in CTE classes and 1,586 middle school students also participate in CTE.
With more than 100 CTE classes offered in LISD, students have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of careers including: entrepreneurship, automotive technician, architecture, carpentry, nursing, medical technician, careers related to food and fiber production and agribusiness, culinary arts, management and life skills, marketing, digital graphics, technology, engineering and many more.
CTE is at the forefront of preparing students to be "college-and career-ready." CTE equips students with:
● core academic skills and the ability to apply those skills to concrete situations in order to function in the workplace and in routine daily activities,
● employability skills (such as critical thinking and responsibility) that are essential in any career area and
● job-specific, technical skills related to a specific career pathway.
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State-bound AcaDeca teams in top ten
 Not only did the Academic Decathlon teams from Estacado, Lubbock and Monterey High Schools qualify for state, they all achieved top ten rankings in their respective divisions. The State Academic Decathlon competition for all divisions will be the weekend of February 24-26. Lubbock High and Monterey will travel to Aldine ISD near Houston for the large-school meet while Estacado will travel to San Antonio to compete in the small-school division. Lubbock High School secured their trip to the state meet by winning the Region 1 Academic Decathlon Regional Meet in Lubbock January 20-21 with a total score of 42,240 points. Monterey earned second place in the region with 40,732 points, a score high enough to qualify as an at-large team with a top-ten ranking. Monterey also won the Super Quiz floor relay and combined events. Estacado won their regional meet as well with a total score of 30,687 which earned them a top-ten ranking in the small school division. Next year, Lubbock ISD will be the host site for the large school State Academic Decathlon Meet bringing the top forty Academic Decathlon teams, coaches and supporters and a significant economic impact to the Lubbock community. |
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Key Rose Parade volunteers recognized at LISD Board of Trustees meeting
 Members of the Community Fundraising Committee for the Tournament of Roses Parade were honored by the LISD Board of Trustees for their significant contributions to the fundraising success of the All-Lubbock Marching Band. Pictured L-R are: Fred Hardin, retired LISD deputy superintendent; Keith Bearden, director emeritus of "The Goin' Band from Raiderland; Doyle Gammill - retired LISD director of fine arts; Wayne Havens, retired LISD superintendent; David Seim, - retired president of Plains Capital Bank; James Arnold, president, LISD Board of Trustees.
Lubbock ISD's band directors and assistant directors were honored for their hard work and dedication to the Tournament of Roses Parade. Pictured L-R are: Will Burks, director of fine arts; Dain Vereen, LHS assistant band director; Bobbie Sorensen, assistant of fine arts; Abby Crawford, LHS band director; Lee Limoges, LHS assistant band director; Sean Hill, EHS band director; Mack Bibb, CHS band director; Josh Shaw, CHS assistant band director; Tammy Fedynich, MHS band director; Phil Sutherland, CHS assistant band director; Tony Garcia, MHS assistant band director; Peter Zaffos, MHS assistant band director; Kyle Billett, Mackenzie band director; Jared Dallas, EHS assistant band director.
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National Reading Day celebrated at Ramirez Charter School
Students at Ramirez Charter School enjoyed a special treat on National Reading Day. Texas Tech University President Guy Bailey (left) and authors Dr. Michelle Pantoya (right) and Dr. Emily Hunt (not shown) read their book "Pride by Design" to the students. Both Pantoya and Hunt are in the college of engineering at Texas Tech and wrote the children's book to promote Texas Tech and the field of engineering.
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Council PTA scholarship offered to seniors
Graduating seniors interested in pursuing a degree in education are encouraged to apply for the LISD Council of PTAs scholarship. Applications can be found in the counseling office and must include a letter of recommendation from the student's assigned counselor.
Counselors will select the top three candidates from their high school, which will then be sent to Associate Superintendent Mr. Doyle Vogler. Interviews will be conducted by the scholarship committee of the Council of PTAs and winners will be recognized at the Spring Awards Luncheon in May. To avoid missing rapidly approaching deadlines, be sure to contact high school counselors for details.
Scholarships for graduating seniors are funded by the annual used book sale which will be at the South Plains Mall on Thursday, March 1, through Saturday, March 3. Teacher Preview Night will be held Wednesday, February 29. Participants should start collecting books.
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House divided: brothers have friendly rivalry
Gail Douglas, teacher at CHS, says her two sons enjoy the competition between the two rival schools they attend. Oscarr (right), senior at MHS, and Duncan (left), sophomore at CHS, play the same position on each school's basketball teams. They also competed against each other earlier this year during football season.
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Centennial history books
Every Lubbock ISD school library was provided with at least two copies of "The Centennial History of Lubbock: Hub of the Plains," by the Lubbock Centennial Committee. The beautiful coffee-table books, written by Paul H. Carlson, and including contributions by Donald R. Abbe and Monte L. Monroe, chronicle the history of Lubbock in pictures and text. Thanks goes to Centennial Committee Chairperson Linda Gaither and committee member Mark Flenniken for facilitating this generous donation to LISD students and staff.
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Estacado High School magnet/specialty campus open house
Senior Military Science Instructor Richard Best (right) demonstrates that Junior Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (AJROTC) at Estacado High School (EHS) can be fun. Best is describing AJROTC to Dunbar College Preparatory Academy eighth grader Adriana Gonzales (center) during the magnet/specialty campus open house event. Adriana's mom, Tena, (left) listens with interest.
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Swap Shop, Cheers and LISD Family News
FOR RENT: 2/2/2 at Yorkshire Village available to rent starting
February 1. Suddenlink basic cable and internet, lawn service, maintenance all included in rent. Moving out early and need someone to fulfill my lease with AG Rentals. Please contact them at 799-0035 in reference to V5051.
FOR SALE: 2000 Fleetwood Flair motorhome, 31 feet long. Ford V10 engine with 20,700 miles, two slide-outs and two A/C units. Generator, automatic leveling jacks, and many more upgrades! One owner and gently used. Must sell due to health problems. $45,000 OBO. Please call 746-5959.
FOR SALE: Couch, love seat and end table in very good condition. $500. Please call Kelly at 928-4891
FOR SALE: Oak, glider rocking chair with dark blue cushions, gently used. $100 OBO. Contact Trebie at 470-2206 for more information or email tlawrence@lubbockisd.org for pictures.
FOR SALE: GE washer and dryer, white, matching set. Approximately 12 years old and in good working condition. $175. Please call 789-7466 for more information.
FOR SALE: Two adjoining plots at Resthaven cemetery located in
section W. $7,500 plus transfer fee of $395. Please call 795-7002 for more information.
GIVE AWAY: Two small (7 and 14 pounds), five years old, Maltipoos. Black, male, neutered, brothers and shed-free. Great with children. Must go as a pair. Crate, toys, bed and treats included.
CHEERS TO: Denise Avery-Moore, Talkington School art teacher and her very talented art students! They designed the centerpieces for the regional Academic Decathlon meet which were amazing. We are proud to display one in our ACADEC classroom. Thanks so much for the time and effort put in to creating them. It made our evening even more special. Phenomenal job, ladies!--Angela Carter, Monterey ACADEC
CHEERS TO: Wheelock ES fourth-grade student, Steffi Villanueva, for winning the spelling bee! Steffi is a hearing impaired student who proves that practice and hard work pay off. In attendance were all of her deaf education teachers including Rita Casarez, Carolyn Bounds and Carol Farris. What a proud moment!--Kathy Greear, Wheelock ES
CHEERS TO: Jan Marthinsen, fifth-grade teacher at Jackson ES for organizing a very successful spelling bee. You're the best!--Kimbra Moon, Jackson ES
BEST WISHES TO: ♦ Andrea Lambert on her recent marriage to Mark McCallister, December 10. Andrea teaches kindergarten at Wheelock ES.
CONGRATULATIONS TO: ♦ Jessica Strong, first-grade teacher at Bayless ES on the birth of her twins, Kennedy Sibley and Landon Wayne January 6.
SYMPATHY TO: ♦ Amy Duggan, fourth-grade teacher at Wheelock ES on the loss of her mother, Judy Harveson, during the Christmas holidays.
♦ Gary Hebisen, automotive refinishing and repair instructor at Byron Martin ATC on the loss of his father-in-law, Bill Hare, on January 19.
♦ Lynne Peel, third-grade teacher at Honey ES, on the loss of her grandmother, Geneva Luce.
FAMILY BRAGGING TIME: ♦ Sam McKennon Newberry, a 2003 graduate of Coronado HS, was chosen to do a 15 week electrical engineering internship at NASA in Houston. Sam is the son of Kathy Newberry, reading interventionist at Bean ES.
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