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Find out which campus is in the spotlight this week on "Out and About"
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Upcoming Events
May 5 - Cinco de Mayo
May 7-11 - Teacher Appreciation Week
May 9 - Texas School Nurse Day
May 14 - FFE Golf Tournament
May 17 - LISD Retirement Banquet
May 22 - Central Office Retirement Reception
May 24 - Early Dismissal Day
May 25 - Early Dismissal, Final Day of Classes
June 1 - Central Office Service Awards Luncheon
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Secondary music groups generate 38 sweepstakes
Secondary band, choirs and orchestras recently garnered an impressive number of sweepstakes trophies totaling 38. The varsity high school bands face a three-event challenge in order to win the coveted sweepstakes trophy. They must earn first division ratings in marching, concert and sight reading. All other secondary music groups (including non-varsity bands) face a two-event challenge and must earn first divisions in both concert and sight reading.
When asked to comment on the significance of this number of sweepstakes, LISD Fine Arts Director Will Burks said, "We're certainly proud of the groups that earned sweepstakes, but that's not the ultimate goal. The ultimate goal is to make sure that every student is learning and progressing. With quality teaching, the awards will take care of themselves."
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Texas celebrates School Nurses Day
Governor Rick Perry recently issued a proclamation declaring Wednesday, May 9 as School Nurse Day in Texas. The proclamation reads in part, "...School nurses are an important part of a child's health support network, working in collaboration with families, schools and communities. These health care professionals have to be ready for almost everything, from dealing with a child's chronic condition to filling the role of first responder in an emergency situation."
School nurses are now on every LISD campus. Please take time to convey thanks and appreciation for the remarkable job they are doing.
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Contact information for state legislators
Senate District 28
Sen. Robert L. Duncan
1500 Broadway,
Suite 902
Lubbock TX 79401
House District 84
Rep. John M. Frullo
4601 50th St, Suite 216
Lubbock TX 79414
House District 83
Rep. Charles Perry
11003 Quaker Avenue, Ste. 101
Lubbock TX 79424
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Teachers of the Year announced for LISD
Shown above (L to R) are Superintendent Karen Garza, Ph.D., Secondary Teacher of the Year Kara Swindell, Elementary Teacher of the Year Andrea Gibson and LISD Board President James Arnold. While neither woman initially planned to be a teacher, the two educators named Lubbock ISD Teachers of the Year for 2012 attained the highest recognition given by LISD. Andrea Gibson, a fourth-grade math and science teacher from Stewart Elementary, initially planned a career in the medical field, worked as a probation officer and even explored working for the FBI, before finding her life's calling as a teacher. Gibson was named the Elementary Teacher of the Year at a banquet honoring the eight quadrant finalists on May 3. Gibson was greatly influenced by her own high school science teacher who made a big impact on her life. She wants her students to learn the internal satisfaction of a job well done. Gibson said, "The reward is the work they did and the knowledge they gained." Secondary Teacher of the Year Kara Swindell, science teacher at the Margaret Talkington School for Young Women Leaders, dreamed of being a coach. In order to fulfill this goal, she knew she would also have a career in teaching. After working for several years as both a coach and teacher, Swindell's desire to prepare quality science instruction for students began taking more time than coaching would allow. As someone who strives to be the very best, she decided to focus all her drive, energy and enthusiasm on perfecting her art of teaching. She's described by her colleagues as a very creative teacher. Berta Fogerson, principal at Talkington SYWL, said of Swindell, "She is an exceptional teacher. Often students don't even realize that what they are learning is part of an academic curriculum that has been set out for them because it is so applicable to what they do on a day-to-day basis."
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Fabulous prizes at FFE Golf Tourney
Join the Foundation for Excellence at the 13th Annual Foundation for Excellence Golf Tournament and silent auction on Monday, May 14 at Hillcrest Country Club. All golfers, non-golfers, volunteers, administrators and teachers are welcome to join in on bidding for a laptop computer, gift  certificates, two Southwest Airlines tickets to any Southwest Airlines destination and Texas Tech baseball tickets with access to the suite. More than 30 items will be featured. Participating in the silent auction is a great way to support the Foundation for Excellence, in addition to having the chance to take home a special gift! Bidding will begin at 7 a.m. and end at 6 p.m.
Golfers will have a chance to win a Lexus IS 250 for a hole-in-one, courtesy of Alderson Enterprises. The winner of the scratch-off golf cards will win a flat-screen television.
Cash, checks and credit cards will be accepted for silent auction items, mulligans and scratch-off cards. Come early and stay late to be a lucky winner!
Silent Auction items will be accepted until Friday, May 10. Anyone interested in making a donation should contact Linsey McCutchin at 766-1066. Please support this special event and help make it a great success once again.
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National Merit Finalist awarded scholarship
The Lubbock Independent School District is proud to announce that a
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Lubbock High School senior, Gabriel Nathan, is among the 2,500 nationwide winners of a $2,500 National Merit Scholarship. The 2,500 Merit Scholarship winners are selected from a talent pool of more than 15,000 outstanding National Merit Finalists in the 2012 National Merit Scholarship Program.
The $2,500 Scholarship winners are the Finalists in each state judged to have the strongest combination of accomplishments, skills and potential for success in rigorous college studies. They are selected by a committee of college admissions officers and high school counselors. These scholars may use their awards at any regionally accredited U.S. college or university.
Nathan plans to attend University of Chicago in the fall and pursue a double major in Philosophy and Economics. Nathan's scholarship was underwritten by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
Lubbock High School Magnet Specialist and International Baccalaureate Coordinator Kay Moore said, "We are so proud of Gabriel. He is a very capable young man and his rigorous studies here at Lubbock High have prepared him well to embrace the opportunities at the University of Chicago."
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Estacado experiences "Shattered Dreams"
Estacado High School (EHS) students, faculty and staff were given the chance to experience what truly shattered dreams might look, sound and feel like when emergency vehicles came screaming onto their campus Wednesday morning. In the photo above, EHS criminal justice instructor Lucio Trevino poses with students Raquel Lopez (left) and Faith Flores (right). Lopez and Flores were made up to appear as though they had been victims in a mock accident. According to the storyline, Lopez's character was killed because her friend was texting while driving and Flores' character was killed because her boyfriend was driving drunk. The Shattered Dreams program is designed to remind everyone about the dangers of driving while intoxicated or while distracted. |
Maedgen student wins bike poster contest
Maedgen Elementary fifth grader Noah Quintana won first place in theSaris Bicycle Poster Contest at the state level. His poster theme was "Bicycling takes me places!" Noah's poster took first place for being an extremely creative and thoughtful poster and it will be sent on to the national competition. Noah won a bike, bike light and a bike helmet for placing first. Congratulations Noah!
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Shakespeare at Roscoe Wilson
Fifth-grade classes at Roscoe Wilson Elementary each produced an abbreviated version of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" earlier this week. In the photo above, Hermia, played by Haley Evans (left), gives Helena, played by Blayke Wilson, a disparaging look. Evans and Wilson are students in Amy Rhoads' classroom. |
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Swap Shop, and LISD Family News
FOR RENT: Unfurnished efficiency apartment located at 2307 18th Street. Small yard, close to TTU, 450 s/f, private and secure. $360 per month plus electricity and $350 deposit. Please call 778-0744 or 795-6817 for more information.
FOR SALE:1912 upright antique piano in great condition with beautiful sound, but may need tuning after move. $450 OBO. Please call Sarah at 790-6103 or Roger 790-6948 for more information. FOR SALE:Gourmet popcorn with proceeds benefitting LESA to help kids with scholarships. Several flavors to choose from. $1.50 per bag. Please email vmaldonado@lubbockisd.org to place an order. GARAGE SALE:Sat. May 5, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 5516 12th Street. Furniture, vacuum cleaner, linens, comforters, nice clothing and shoes. Too much to list, but all great treasures. Two other garage sales on the block as well. WANTED:Gently used refrigerator in good condition. Please call 543-8442. WANTED: Gently used adjustable basketball goal and trampoline for granddaughter. Please email rwilson@lubbockisd.org or call 794-9530. CONGRATULATIONS TO: Heath and Jessica Brown on the birth of their son Ethan Luke, April 7. Jessica teaches English at Evans MS.
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