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Greetings from the Superintendent
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Upcoming Events
Sept. 3 - Labor Day Holiday
Sept. 6 - LISD United Way Kickoff
Sept. 14 - Central Office United Way Kickoff
Sept. 15 - Expectation Graduation
Sept. 17 - GOALS Night Elem. and High School
Sept. 24 - College and Career Night
Sept. 24 - GOALS Night
Elem. and Middle Schools
Sept. 25 - Band Extravaganza
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Discounted Texas Tech football tickets available
To show their appreciation for the support of LISD employees, Texas Tech Athletics is offering a special group rate to all LISD employees and their families for Tech football games. The tickets are $20 a ticket to non-conference games and $25 a ticket to conference games. Group tickets will not be sold to the Texas game. This season, tickets may be purchased for five games, and there are two options when ordering. For information showing the available games, the discount promo code and further instructions, click here.
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Ramirez meets HealthierUS School Challenge
The Ramirez Charter School earned the HealthierUS School Challenge Gold Award last spring in recognition of their efforts to support and improve the health of their students. Specifically, featuring healthy items on their menus and emphasizing physical education and activities. Their efforts are part of the HealthierUS School Challenge. The HealthierUS School Challenge (HUSSC) is a voluntary national certification initiative for schools participating in the National School Lunch Program.
To qualify for an award, a school must submit a formal application, meet detailed criteria set forth by the United States Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service, have a local school wellness policy and commit to standards throughout their four-year certification period.
Ramirez Elementary School qualified for the Gold Award. The HUSSC application process was led by Kristea Rasmussen, marketing manager for ARAMARK in Lubbock ISD. A team of school professionals and a representative of the parent organization reviewed the application and included Nancy Parker, Principal; Yolanda R. Gonzaga, Schools Parent Organization Representative; and Paul Belk, Physical Education/Health Teacher. Special recognition is also due to the school nutrition staff for their efforts in achieving school lunch menu changes leading to a HUSSC Gold award.
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LISD is cooking
Don't forget to submit your recipes for the first annual Lubbock ISD cookbook. Recipe templates can be found on the Communications and Community Relations intranet page. All proceeds benefit the Lubbock Area United Way. Email completed recipes to Traci Robertson. Cookbook purchase information is coming soon. Each recipe submitted earns an entry in a drawing to win a free edition!
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Expectation Graduation is right around the corner
The "Expectation Graduation Community Walk" will be Saturday, September 15. Community volunteers and district employees will gather in the Jay Gordon Room of LISD Central Office at 7:30 a.m. for a light breakfast and short training session. At 8 a.m. teams will fan across the city to knock on the doors of students who have not returned to school this year. Registration information is available by clicking here. |
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Academic Decathlon seeking volunteer judges
The LISD Academic Decathlon program is seeking volunteers to judge both speech and interview events at practice meets this fall. The judging opportunities are on October 2, December 6 and January 15. No experience is necessary and it is an excellent opportunity to interact with amazing young men and women.
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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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Embracing the start of the new school year
Iles Elementary Principal Johnna Weatherbee welcomes back fourth-grade student Sha'Kyra Owens on the first day of classes, August 27.
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LISD personnel recognized with regional and state awards
Three Lubbock ISD educators have recently been selected for regional or state accolades. They are Scott Firenza, Lori Stephens and Myrna Grimson.
Scott Firenza, technology demonstration teacher for professional development, was named the Texas Business and Technology Educators Association regional and state Technology Support Specialist of the Year. | Scott Firenza
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The award recognizes Firenza's outstanding
contributions to education through his knowledge of technology and his willingness to always assist teachers in a prompt, professional manner. In her nomination letter, Monterey technology teacher Jane O'Pry said, in part, "Scott is a true professional. I have worked with him on many occasions and have asked him what seems like hundreds of questions. He is always polite, clear and patient. Not only does he answer the questions brought to him, but he does it in a way that does not make one feel inferior."
Lori Stephens, assistant principal of Evans Middle School in Lubbock ISD, has been selected to represent the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals (TASSP) as the Region 17 Outstanding Assistant Principal of
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the year. TASSP recognizes outstanding principals and assistant principals from the twenty region Education Service Centers in the state. School administrators are nominated and chosen by their peers within their regions. As the Region 17 winner, Stephens is eligible to compete for the state title of Texas Assistant Principal of the Year. According to Evans Principal Flo Touchstone, "Lori is a positive and energetic person who always has the best interest of our students at heart. She works hard to support our teachers. She's a little fireball, really."
Myrna Grimson, autism specialist, was named the Texas Tech University Burkhart Center for Autism Education and Research Teacher of the Year.
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The recognition identifies Grimson as an outstanding educator, with more than 30 years of experience in special education. Colleague Becky Critz says,
"Myrna knows how to teach children with autism. She has a repertoire of teaching and behavior strategies that amaze even the most experienced teachers." In addition to being a research and education facility in the Texas Tech College of Education, the Burkhart Center also provides services to individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families.
Congratulations and thanks to Firenza, Stephens and Grimson for the honor and distinction they bring to themselves and to Lubbock ISD.
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2012 LISD graduates excel on ACT measures
According to a recent report from ACT, Lubbock ISD students achieved a composite ACT Score of 21.0 which was higher than the state average of 20.8. The results include students who graduated in May 2012 and took the assessment during their sophomore, junior or senior year. This is the highest composite score for Lubbock ISD since 2008. Additionally, LISD's African American population also achieved its highest ACT scores since 2008.
The most recent ACT College Readiness Benchmark Scores indicate that 26 percent of LISD high school graduates met all four indicators (English, Math, Reading, and Science), compared to 22 percent last year. Considered an indication of college readiness, the LISD scores exceeded the state, at 24 percent, and the nation, at 25 percent.
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Out and About with Nancy Sharp moves
to new broadcast home
Tune in to KLBK TV morning news at 6:45 a.m. every Monday beginning September 10 as "Out and About" moves to a new home on the CBS affiliate. A 90-second news segment featuring LISD students and teachers, "Out and About" has highlighted hundreds of positive news items within Lubbock ISD for almost 20 years. The stories also air on LISD TV and are linked to campus Web sites. A format change to the morning show at KCBD ended the series at that station, but the segment was quickly picked up at KLBK. Story ideas for "Out and About" may be submitted via Eduphoria or emailed to the communications office, nsharp@Lubbockisd.org.
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Dr. Garza addresses Coronado professional development gathering
 Superintendent Karen Garza, Ph.D., interacts with members of the Coronado High School faculty during their professional development retreat at the Legacy in downtown Lubbock. |
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New school year, new education commissioner
As of September 1, 2012, Michael L. Williams of Arlington becomes the new commissioner of education for Texas. Governor Rick Perry named Williams to the post on August 27. As of head the Texas Education Agency (TEA), Williams will oversee the state's 1,200 school districts and charter schools. Williams, the child of two educators, is the first African-American commissioner of education in the state's history.
Williams is the former chairman of the Railroad Commission of Texas, the state's oldest regulatory agency. He was first appointed to the commission in 1998, by then Gov. George W. Bush, was re-elected and served until April 2011.
Prior to his service on the Railroad Commission, Williams was the assistant secretary of education for civil rights at the U.S. Department of Education and deputy assistant secretary for law enforcement at the U.S. Department of Treasury under President George H.W. Bush. Williams is a former adjunct professor at the Texas Southern University School of Public Affairs and Texas Wesleyan University School of Law.
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Community offers assistant to students in need
Kay Howard offers a young student scissors as part of a school supply drive by the Hi Robinson Sunday school class from the First United Methodist Church. |
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Time to give a SHOUT OUT to your peers
Once again, parents, community members and Lubbock ISD employees can recognize any LISD employee for their hard work and dedication to the mission of LISD by submitting a SHOUT OUT. The form can be found on the "District Information and News" tab on the tool bar at the top of the LISD Web site or by clicking on the red megaphone to the left. It is also linked  from the Communications and Community Relations Web site.
A SHOUT OUT is an easy, online form which will generate 25 words of text onto a megaphone-shaped document recognizing the work of an LISD employee. (See attached sample). A SHOUT OUT can also be submitted for an employee of our partners at ARAMARK, Durham and Sodexo.
This is a great opportunity to express gratitude to those people who make a difference in the lives of our students.
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Chamber and LISD to host idea sessions
The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce has initiated a community-wide effort to design and create a vision and roadmap for our city's future. That effort is being spearheaded by a campaign called "Imagine Lubbock Together." To gather input from as many interested citizens as possible, the steering committee of Imagine Lubbock Together has scheduled four community idea gathering sessions during the month of September, three of which will be at LISD campuses. The first meeting is on Tuesday, September 11 and will be from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Irons Middle School auditorium. The next meeting is Wednesday, September 12, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in the Lubbock Civic Center. Cavazos Middle School will host a meeting from 6:30-8:30 p.m., also on September 12. The fourth meeting will be at Coronado High School on Thursday, September 13, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. For additional information, visit this web site. |
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Swap Shop, Cheers and LISD Family News
FOR SALE: 3/2½/2, two story home located at 8706 10th Street on a quiet cul de sac. Front load washer/dryer stay with property and owners will help with closing costs. $179,900. Please call 535-9438 to schedule a showing.
FOR SALE: 3/2 Windsor mobile home located in gated Commander's Palace with lots of closet space and master bath with large sunken tub. Stove, refrigerator, dishwasher and kitchen bar stools included with trailer. Inside furnishings, trundle bed, couch, computer desks, chairs and dining room set for sale as well. Please email tureste@lubbockisd.org or call
793-3578 after 5 p.m. for appointment to view.
FOR SALE: 16 foot travel trailer with shower bathroom combo and large refrigerator with freezer. Sleeps two very comfortably and has lots of storage with one closet. Very clean interior and would be perfect for a hunting lease. Please email tureste@lubbockisd.org or call 793-3578 after 5 p.m. for appointment to see.
FOR SALE: 2004 Lincoln Town Car Ultimate L. Clean,V-8, four door, leather interior and silver exterior with 39K miles. Current NADA clean retail quote $18,337. Asking $16,000 OBO. Please call 928-1445.
FOR SALE: New, sage green microfiber sofa with cleaning kit purchased from Sofa Mart. $350. Please call 928-5475 if interested.
FOR SALE: Fold-up wheel chair in good condition. $30. Two oval shaped braided reversible rugs, one large 8x10, and one small. $50 for both. Medium sized bird cage. $7. Call Dorene at 831-4623
FOR SALE: Small McCulloch electric chain saw, 1.5 hp with 10" bar. New and in box. $45. Call 239-4577 for more information.
FOR SALE: Custom made lanyards, perfect for faculty and staff. Each one is made to order, any color any length. Prices start at $10. Visit happy.everything@live.com to place your order.
FOR SALE: Nice bunk bed for girl's room reasonable priced. Email kbarnett@lubbockisd.org for more information.
FOR SALE: Purebred pug puppies. Please call Stefanie at 787-7924 for more information.
WANTED: Patio furniture, patio decor and plants to help with classroom decoration. If you would like to donate or sell to a teacher on a budget, please call 787-2969 and I will be happy to pick them up.
CHEERS TO: Cavazos PBIS team and the entire staff for giving their all during the PBIS expectations video shoot on August 16. We have many extraordinary actors and directors that did a wonderful job!-Lisa
Rex-Kuhn, Cavazos MS
CHEERS TO: The new teachers and staff at Dunbar MS for getting our school year off to a great start. Well done!--Lizan Mellinger, Dunbar MS
CHEERS TO: Anna Jackson and Ray Rush from the Cavazos PBIS Team. Anna spent countless hours helping us to re-image PBIS in our school and Ray created one of the best student expectation videos in existence. You have no idea how much we appreciate you both! -Lisa Rex-Kuhn, Cavazos MS
BEST WISHES TO: Jennifer Quinones, attendance officer for quadrant three on her marriage to Juan Posadas, August 4.
SYMPATHY TO: ♦ Cassandra Lewis, kindergarten teacher at Wolffarth ES on the loss of her father, Murl Holloway, June 28. ♦ Dewayne Wallace, Construction Technology and All Systems Go! instructor at the ATC on the loss of his mother Genevieve Wallace, August 13. Genevieve was mother-in-law to Cindy Wallace, principal at Smylie Wilson MS as well.
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