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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 21 - Board of Trustees Meeting
May 22 - Central Office Retirement Reception
May 24 - Board of Trustees Meeting
May 24 - Early Dismissal Day
May 25 - Early Dismissal, Final Day of Classes
May 25 - CHS Commencement
May 26 - MHS, EHS, LHS Commencement
June 1 - Central Office Service Awards Luncheon
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More dental news to sink your teeth into
As announced in the May 11 edition of the E-Reporter, LISD will be changing its fiscal year to July 1, effective July 2012. LISD will also change the dental reimbursement plan year from September 1 to July 1. The plan year for dental reimbursement will be July 1 to June 30.
Accordingly, there will be an open enrollment for the dental plan beginning May 21, 2012 and ending on June 15, 2012. During this period, employees may add or drop dependents by filling out the proper form and returning it to the Risk Management Office by June 15, 2012. Any changes will be reflected on the July 27, 2012 paycheck. Dependents added during this open enrollment period will have to satisfy a 90-day waiting period. Dependents will be eligible for coverage as of October 2012.
No action is required if an employee wishes to remain at the current coverage.
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Credit union scholarship winners announced
The Lubbock Teachers Federal Credit Union announced their 2012 LTFCU Scholarship recipients. Congratulations to Lezli Anderson, Clayton Brown and Caleb Lira from Coronado High School, and Morghan Bills from Monterey High School. Each will receive $1,500.
To qualify, scholarship applicants must be a child of a credit union member and be graduating from an LISD high school. The winners were selected by a committee of former teachers and counselors.
Lezli Anderson is the daughter of Sheila Anderson, counselor at Maedgen and Bowie Elementary Schools; Clayton Brown is the son of LeaAnn Brown, counselor at Coronado; Caleb Lira is the son of Nancy Lira, registrar at Evans Middle School; and Morghan Bills is the daughter of Melody Bills, attendance clerk at Monterey High School. |
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LHS students get voting experience
Student elections at Lubbock High School were conducted with the help of the Lubbock County Elections Office to allow students to use the same voting machines as in real elections for public office. Video recordings of the student candidates are shown to the student body, and then students go to the library to vote, provided they are wearing their permanent ID badge. The students use the badge to identify themselves to the poll officials provided by the county office. The badges ensure students get the appropriate ballot, much like a real election. The use of the county machines also allows for the real-time return of results when the election is over. According to Rick Woody, assistant principal for activities at LHS, the results can be posted within thirty minutes. |
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Graduations to be streamed live online
Again this year, LISD-TV, in partnership with Texas Tech University, is proud to provide streaming video for each of the LISD high school graduation ceremonies. This means that friends or loved ones who might not be able to attend will be able to view the commencement exercises live on the Web. A link will be provided on the LISD webpage for those who would like to view graduation in this way. DVDs will also be available for purchase from LISD-TV. |
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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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PlainsCapital donates $3 million to LISD
Shown above (L to R) are Board of Trustees President James Arnold, Lubbock High band student Joseph Tackitt, Coronado football student Josh Sanchez, Estacado band student Justicia Mierau, Monterey football player Camden Arnold, and PlainsCapital Bank Regional Chairman John Owens.
On Thursday, Lubbock ISD announced a $3 million gift from PlainsCapital Bank as part of a sponsorship agreement which includes naming rights for the district's largest athletic complex, PlainsCapital Park. The gift will be utilized to enhance academic, fine arts and athletic initiatives within the district.
PlainsCapital Park will be the name of the athletic complex which houses Lowrey Field, where all LISD high school football games are played, Moegle Field, the home site for Monterey High School (MHS) baseball and the MHS softball facilities. All high school and middle school varsity track meets will also take place at PlainsCapital Park. In addition to the potential for many post-season play-off events, the stadium will also host UIL marching band competitions and events.
Lubbock ISD Superintendent Karen Garza, Ph.D. said, "The support of PlainsCapital Bank with a gift of this magnitude is very significant for our school district. These funds will enhance academic, fine arts and athletic endeavors in the district for many years to come." "This announcement is the next chapter in a long relationship with this valued partner," she added.
John Owens, PlainsCapital Bank regional chairman said, "PlainsCapital Bank has been a long-time supporter of the Lubbock community and we're pleased to be part of this project. We look forward to the new PlainsCapital Park and continuing to support LISD in its academic, fine arts and athletic initiatives."
Garza outlined the planned use of the funds to assist in several key areas. Technology will be provided for every campus in the district to assist teachers in non-core classes. The 2010 Bond provided interactive white boards (SmartBoards), document cameras and projectors to teachers in core classes: math, science, English/language arts and social studies.
In addition to new signage and a new scoreboard for the football stadium, additional funding for fine arts will also be made available due to the PlainsCapital Bank donation. Classroom teachers were also provided with monies from this donation to offset out-of-pocket expenditures made for supplies and materials as they have implemented new curriculum in preparation for the state's new STAAR test.
With improvements to the 51 year-old complex provided by the 2010 Bond Election, the facility will be more attractive for hosting post-season play-offs and additional UIL events. LISD Board President James Arnold said, "The new PlainsCapital Park will host a variety of events from UIL competitions, playoff games, along with other regional contests. The economic development opportunities will benefit Lubbock for decades to come. The partnership with PlainsCapital made it happen."
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Two high school yearbooks in national spotlight
Yearbooks for 2012 from both Lubbock High School (LHS) and Monterey High School (MHS) have earned nationwide recognition this year by being selected as National Sample Books by their publisher, Balfour. National Sample Books are chosen for their ingenuity and leadership qualities in the field of journalism. Other criteria include extensive coverage, unique secondary coverage ideas, and trend setting graphic designs to name a few. They are ultimately chosen by nationally ranked advisors and yearbook representatives from a field representing less than four percent of all yearbooks submitted throughout the entire country.
Shown at right are Monterey yearbook editor-in-chief Jaymie Pierce (left) and assistant editor Christina Cuevas (right).
Editors for the Monterey Chaparral are Jamie Pierce and Christina Cuevas. MHS Journalism teacher Shelly Smith said, "Christina and Jaymie spent countless hours each week designing pages, editing pages, and working with the staff to ensure the yearbook reflected both the theme and the students and staff of Monterey." "I am very proud of their efforts, leadership, and their beautiful yearbook," she added.
Shown at right are Lubbock High School yearbook Editor-in-Chief Alyvia Beikmann (right) and Assistant Editor Ashley Ledesma (left).
This is the second consecutive year for the LHS Westerner yearbook to have distinguished itself as a National Sample Book, a significant achievement for the editors, Alyvia Beikmann and Ashley Ledesma. Lubbock High journalism teacher Kymberlee Douglass remarked, "Time, dedication and tireless effort are words often thrown around with little back bone and meaning, but Alyvia Beikmann and Ashley Ledesma lived by these words for the past 10 months. I am so proud of them." "Sarah Lambert and Phyllis Goode established a great example with their National Sample Book last year. This year, Alyvia and Ashley kept that ball rolling and improved on it," Douglass added. |
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Retirees encouraged to "shake it off"
A total of 102 retirees from Lubbock ISD and Sodexo are listed below. When their experience it totaled, the number of years is impressive, 2,912 to be precise. Many of the names on this list were treated to a wonderful meal at the district's annual retirement banquet Thursday evening. They were also entertained by speaker Mamie McCollough (shown at right) who encouraged the audience to "shake off" negative feelings and negative people.
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Swap Shop, Cheers and LISD Family News
OPEN HOUSE: 3505 83rd Drive, Sat. May 19, 2-4 p.m. 3/2 home with 1,945 s/f, game room and covered patio. Priced to sell fast at $129,950
Please call 252-3875 for more information. FOR SALE: Custom designed baby accessories including blankets, travel changing kits, burp cloths, wipe cases and much more. Give me an idea on what design you are interested in and I will run with it. Prices are very affordable and discounts for bulk purchases. Let me keep you and your baby in style. Great gift ideas. Call or text Christy at 543-2744 for prices and pictures. Ask about May special! FOR SALE: Jerry Goodwin, teacher at Matthews AHS, has created a student activity book to be used for middle school students in Sunday schools or after school programs. Check it out at www.ifitstobe.net. FOR SALE: Wedding dress, size 14/16. $400 Please call 745-5920 for pictures. FOR SALE: Cadillac, SRX, AWD, 2008, Grey, 82,023 miles, heated leather seats & steering wheel, sun roof, very comfortable ride, great condition. 20,000.00 call Sarah 790-6103 or email sarahfreeman@lubbockisd.org for photos. GARAGE SALE: Sat. May 19, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. 5500 block of 12th Street annual block sale. Something for everyone! GARAGE SALE: Sat. May 19, 8 a.m.-? 4419 49th Street. Moving soon and want to lighten the load. Clothing, kitchen, beautiful study desk and more. GIVE AWAY: Free vinca. Please call 786-9384 if interested. WANTED: Trampoline in relatively good condition, less than 10 years old with net and pads attached. Please call 794-9530 or email rwilson@lubbockisd.org WANTED: Bicycle trailer that hooks up to the back of a bicycle to carry small children. Call Victor Valdez at 632-9193 CHEERS TO: Velma Reyna, Monterey HS art teacher, for graciously donating her time, talent and her student's talent to the Foundation for Excellence. Velma and her students provided beautiful art work for the FFE Golf Tournament. Thank you, Velma.-Linsey McCutchin, CCR ♦ Karen Carroll, teacher at Monterey HS, and the Monterey staff and students for obtaining Silver Team status and winning the Rising Star Award for their participation in the American Cancer Society's 2012 Relay for Life. Your hard work and dedication to your new cause is inspiring to all. - Communications & Community Relations. FAMILY BRAGGING TIME: Cory Robertson, son-in-law of Kelly Womble, CCR, will graduate from Texas Tech Health Sciences Center School of Medicine with a Doctor of Medicine degree. He and wife Lauren, a 2006 graduate of Coronado HS will then move to Shreveport, LA where he will begin a four year residency in Anesthesiology. Cory is a 2003 graduate of Lubbock HS. ♦ Lezli Anderson, senior at Coronado HS and daughter of Sheila Anderson, counselor at Bowie ES and Maedgen ES recently received scholarships from Lubbock Federal Teachers Credit Union (LCTA) and National Honor Society. Lezli plans to attend the University of Texas in the fall. RETIREMENT RECEPTION: Irons MS invites you to a retirement reception honoring Joyce Boom, Teenya Gilbert, Terry Lewis, Debby Schoenecke and Cheryl York on Wednesday, May 23 at 4:15 p.m. in the Irons MS library.
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