Lewisville Independent School District | Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014
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LISD Cuts Ribbon for Westside Aquatic Center
Farmers Swimming and Diving Athletes Call State-of-the-Art Facility Home
 Lewisville ISD celebrated its brand new, $22 million, state-of-the-art Westside Aquatic Center with a ribbon cutting Sept. 30. The event featured performances from Lewisville, Flower Mound and Marcus High School swimming and diving athletes. "To be able to show off such a wonderful facility and elite athletes to our administration and community was truly an experience beyond words," Facility Director and Marcus High School head coach Shannon Gillespy said. "My favorite part was watching the facial expressions as guests walked in the door - true 'mouth dropping' expressions." Among guests in attendance were LISD Board of Trustees members, LISD Leadership members, State Representative Ron Simmons, Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce President Ray Hernandez, Flower Mound Chamber of Commerce President Lori Walker, principals, coaches, parents and local media. To read more, click here. To view photos of the event, click here. For more information about the Westside Aquatic Center, click here.
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Avery Johnson Visits Huffines, DeLay Middle School
Former NBA Star Player, Coach Encourages Students to Say Yes to Dreams
 Former National Basketball Association standout player and head coach Avery Johnson stopped by Huffines and DeLay Middle School Sept. 24 to speak for the "Just Say YES - Youth Equipped to Succeed" program. Johnson, who is currently an NBA analyst for ESPN, spoke to each school's entire student body about saying yes to dreams and goals and no to destructive choices. He also reminded the students about middle school being one the best times of their lives and the importance of having a super attitude and being a superb student. Johnson said the message he wanted to get across was clear. "I just wanted to share with them that they are special," he said. "I was looking at somebody who was special, and their friends were looking at somebody who was special. The main thing is, special people are coachable; they compete, they really care about their bodies, they care about making their parents and teachers happy, they pick the right circle of friends and they pay attention." To read more, click here. To view a photo gallery from Johnson's visit to Huffines, click here. To view a photo gallery from Johnson's visit to DeLay, click here. To learn more about Johnson and the Just Say YES program, click here.
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Lakeland Elementary Establishing Reading Room
Lewisville Noon Rotary Contributes $3,000 to Help Enhance Student Literacy
 Thanks to help from Lewisville Noon Rotary, Lakeland Elementary students will be able to enjoy brand new books and reading spaces throughout their campus by the end of November.
Rotary representatives Keith Bradley, Angie Cox, Ann Pape, Eyad Salloum and Candy Wade, who is a retired Lakeland teacher, were on campus Sept. 24 to present a check for $3,000 to help enhance reading. Lakeland Principal Jimmy Crockett and his entire staff were on hand for the celebration of the grant.
"On behalf of Lakeland Elementary, we extremely grateful to the Lewisville Noon Rotary," Crockett said. "I think this is this type of collaboration between community and school that will allow us to transform schools into true community learning centers."
To read more, click here.
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LHS Annual Parade Oct. 8; Football Game Oct. 10
Farmers Enjoying Homecoming Week
 Big John and the entire Farmer Family hopes you are enjoying the "Once Upon a Time in Lewisville" Homecoming activities.The famous LHS Homecoming Parade in Old Town Lewisville will be Wednesday, Oct. 8 and start at 6 p.m. with a community pep rally at City Hall immediately following. The Fighting Farmers football team plays Flower Mound Friday, Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m. at Max Goldsmith Stadium. The naming of the Homecoming King and Queen will take place prior to kickoff ( see the court in the Lewisville Leader here), while the LHS Hall of Fame inductions will take place at halftime. A tailgating party will begin at 4:45 p.m. in front of the stadium. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy live music, food (hot dog, chips and a drink combo is $2), fun and more. Official LHS Homecoming T-shirts are still available in all youth and adult sizes, up to 4XL, for $10 each. Purchases can be made during school hours at LHS main. For more information about events during the exciting week, including a map of the parade route and Homecoming dance tickets, click here or email Allison Stamey at stameya@lisd.net.
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LISD "Insights"
Students Sit Down with LISD Superintendent Dr. Stephen F. Waddell
Watch the latest episode of LISD "Insights," where LISD Superintendent Dr. Stephen F. Waddell sits down with high school freshmen to discuss the start of their school year, their favorite thing about high school and what they hope to experience during the next four years. Student guests include: Mya Kurzyniec of Lewisville High School Harmon Campus, Samuel Highley from Hebron 9th Grade Campus and Nabiha Yousef from The Colony High School.
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"Insights"
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Go Farmers!
Teacher and Student Highlights from Farmer Country
 Lewisville High School Announces 2014 Homecoming Court
Congratulations to the members of the 2014 Lewisville High School Homecoming Court: Carissa Baker, Alexus Brown, Haley Drake, Madalene Hernandez, Holly Weston and Brenda Rios; Senior Princes: Jamir Carr, Matthew Nemecek, Kori Williams, Kenneth Phillips, Josh Lunn and Joseph Garcia; Junior Court Members: Nancy Pham (Duchess) and Caleb Raper (Duke); Harmon Sophomore Court Members: Myranda Oliva (Duchess) and Carlos Galvan (Duke); Killough Sophomore Court Members: Kalina Kaftajian (Duchess) and Juan Martinez (Duke); Harmon Freshmen Court Members: Trinity Kulow (Duchess) and Woody Banks (Duke); Killough Freshman Court Members: Sara Rodriguez (Duchess) and Kevin Loza (Duke).
 LHS Art Club Photo Challenge Winners Announced
The LHS Art Club recently held a photo challenge for students and teachers. Winners, who were voted on through a community vote, included Josh Fletcher, Kira Hayes, Steffie Brouillette, Chana Jayme, Jayne Keane and Katina Bartel. They all received prizes from Complete Health and Wellness. See the winning artwork here. The prints have been placed at Tierney's in Lewisville and will also be on sale through the Art Club. For more information, contact LHS Art Teacher Nicole Franczvain at franczvain@lisd.net.
 LHS Students Provide iPad Training at Senior Center
LHS students provided iPad training at the Lewisville Senior Activity Center Sept. 29. The seniors spent more than an hour at the facility teaching basic functions of the iPad and how to install and use different applications. The next training session is set for Oct. 20 from 12:45-1:45 p.m.
 LHS-Harmon AVID Hosts Successful Car Wash
The LHS Harmon campus Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program hosted a car wash at Raising Cane's in Lewisville Sept. 27. The community event, which brought boats and even a party bus to be washed, raised more than $600 for the program.
 LHS Harmon Students Present at JWAC Sponsors Meeting
LHS Harmon Campus 10th graders Tony Anderson and Nimat Hossain presented at the World Affairs Council annual JWAC Sponsors Meeting Sept. 27 at the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District in Bedford. The students represented LHS-Harmon, which was named as one of the most active and dedicated JWAC clubs in North Texas, by discussing what they do as an organization and as members.
 Hedrick Middle School 8th Graders Get Active with Lesson
Hedrick Middle School has been getting active with lessons recently as 8th graders in Erin Stutes' science class focused on motion with a graphing activity, while 6th graders in Amelia Emerhirhi's World Geography class studied themes of geography by using Zumba Club and defying gravity at an anti-bullying assembly.
 HMS 6th Graders Get Creative with Math
HMS 6th graders in Melissa Hart's and Rebecca Meyer's math classes worked collaboratively Sept. 26 to make choices of presentations on fraction operations. The students were given a variety of options or could come up with their own. They were encouraged to be creative and take risks in creating presentations that were engaging to watch, show hands-on learning, use technology and think outside the box.
 HMS Students Build Trust During Outdoor Trails Activity
HMS 7th graders in Cathee Theall's class had a trust-building lesson Sept. 26 at the outdoor trails on campus. Students Samantha Rodriguez, Melisa Gallegos and Emiliano Mendoza took turns falling backwards without looking while their classmates caught them.
 Hedrick Elementary Students Welcome Denton County Outreach Program
Hedrick Elementary 4th graders hosted a Denton County outreach program Oct. 2 to learn about the history of Indians in Texas. The program brought their traveling museum to HES and the students were able to have a hands-on learning experience.
 Another Successful "WATCH D.O.G.S." Night at Lillie J. Jackson
Lillie J. Jackson Early Education Center hosted its second annual "WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads Of Great Students)" Night Sept. 25. More than 60 dads and their students attended the event, which featured information from Jorge DeLaPeńa, a WATCH D.O.G. dad from Lakeland Elementary whose children are LLJ. alumni. The group also heard from a current LLJ WATCH D.O.G. dad Josh Hughson and LJJ teacher Allison Maciula, who talked about how much teachers appreciate the help from the dads.
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Farmer Varsity Athletic Scoreboard
Scores from Lewisville High School Varsity Sporting Events
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Opponent
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| Boys Tennis
| 9-22
| Plano West
| L, 0-19
| Girls Tennis
| 9-22
| Plano West
| L, 0-19
| Volleyball
| 9-23
| McKinney Boyd
| L, 0-3
| Boys Diving
| 9-25
| Frisco Meet
| Brian Fisher - 5th;
9th and 14th Individual
| Girls Diving
| 9-25
| Frisco Meet
| 3rd and 5th Individual
| Boys Tennis
| 9-26
| Plano East
| L, 0-19
| Girls Tennis
| 9-26
| Plano East
| L, 0-19
| Volleyball
| 9-26
| Plano Senior
| L, 1-3
| Football
| 9-26
| Hebron
| W, 38-20
| Boys
Cross Country
| 9-26
| The Colony Meet
| 7th
| Girls Cross Country
| 9-26
| The Colony Meet
| 7th
| Boys Tennis
| 9-30
| McKinney Boyd
| L, 3-16
| Girls Tennis
| 9-30
| McKinney Boyd
| L, 3-16
| Volleyball
| 9-30
| Marcus
| W, 3-1
| Boys
Swimming & Diving
| 10-4
| North Lakes Park Meet
| W, 2-0
| Football
| 10-4
| Allen
| L, 13-49
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Events & Announcements
What's Happening in Farmer Country?
 Focus on the Future Starfish Café Dates; Starfish Coffee Shop Now Open
Focus on the Future is hosting Starfish Café Oct. 15, 29, Nov. 5, 19 and Dec. 10 at Purnell Support Center (136 W. Purnell St., Lewisville) from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Starfish Café is a student-center training program for young adults, ages 18-21, with all abilities that helps them gain meaningful employment skills in the restaurant and hospitality industries. They prepare four popular menu items (baked potato, chicken quesadilla, turkey club sandwich and grilled chicken Caesar salad) with a dessert and beverage choice for a $7 donation. All proceeds provide opportunities for developing new skills. For reservations, email starfishcreations@lisd.net. Also, Focus on the Future recently opened the Starfish Coffee Shop in the Purnell lobby. Selections include Keurig coffees and teas, fresh baked Otis Spunkmeyer cookies and muffins. Prices range from $1-$1.50 per item and hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. A public ribbon cutting will be held Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 10:30 a.m. More information
Parent Education Summit - Oct. 10
LISD's West Zone Assistant Principals would like for parents to join them for their inaugural parent education summit "A Window into 21st Century Learning." During the event, parents will have the opportunity to learn and see some of the differences between learning in a traditional classroom and learning in a 21st century classroom. The event will be held Friday, Oct.10 at 7:30 a.m. at the new Flower Mound High School 9th Grade Campus (3411 Peters Colony Road, Flower Mound). This opportunity is being made available to the first 200 people. Register online here
College Street Elementary's "A Texas Roundup" Musical - Oct. 16
College Street Elementary 4th graders will be presenting the musical program "A Texas Roundup" directed by Marissa Rick on Thursday, Oct. 16 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the cafeteria. The musical correlates with Texas history studies in Social Studies. Admission is free. For more information, email rickm@lisd.net.
SMU Women's Classic Swim & Dive Meet - Oct. 17 & 18 
LISD's Westside Aquatic Center is hosting Southern Methodist University Women's 21st Annual Classic Swim & Dive Meet at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17 and Saturday, Oct. 18 (1750 Duncan Lane, Lewisville). For only a $5 admission ticket, come watch the six top Division I NCAA swim and dive teams compete for the title right in our backyard! More information
DeLay Middle School's Fourth Annual 5K - Oct. 17
DeLay Middle School is hosting its fourth annual 5K race on Friday, Oct. 17. The race will begin at 2 p.m. on campus (2103 Savage Lane, Lewisville) and is open to DeLay students and LISD employees only. The entry fee is $5. All proceeds will directly benefit DeLay students with field trips, technology upgrades, etc. For more information, including how to become a sponsor for the event, contact Sara Lesley at 469.713.5191, ext. 7715 or lesleys@lisd.net.
 Huffines Middle School Harvest Carnival - Oct. 18
Huffines Middle School is hosting their Harvest Carnival on Saturday, Oct. 18 with a start time of 2 p.m. Admission is free and the event will feature a bounce house, food trucks, cotton candy, maze, face painting, photo booth and much more. Tickets for activities are $.50 each. For more information, contact Latisha Davis at davisl@lisd.net.
 LISD Welcomes Back Educational Technologist Leader November - Oct. 21
Back by popular demand, Lewisville ISD welcomes famed educational technologist and best-selling author Alan November to lead two "Parent University" (Parent U) learning opportunities for all LISD parents on Oct. 21.
Parents will have the opportunity to attend a session with November, who will present "How Every Home Supports Their Child's Learning - A Parent Survival Guide to the Digital World." Sessions will be held at 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m. in LISD's Bolin Administrative Center (1565 W. Main St., Lewisville). Please feel free to brownbag a lunch or dinner.
November's sessions will cover:
- Critical thinking on the Internet
- Managing and learning from social media
- When parents should say "Yes" and "No"
- Turning digital fear and anxiety into digital hope and excitement
- Creating a safe and digital learning environment and
- How the digital world improves learning
LISD's Parent U program offers a variety of sessions held throughout the school year. For more information, contact the Office of Public Relations and Community Relations at info@lisd.net.
Lewisville Elementary Parent Book Study - Oct. 21
Lewisville Elementary is hosting a parent book study for "Parents and Schools Together - Blueprint for Success with Urban Youth" on Oct. 21 and 28 from 5-6 p.m. in the library. All LVES parents are welcome. For more information or to learn how to get a copy of the book, email rowlanda@lisd.net.
 LHS Annual Halloween Carnival - Oct. 27
Lewisville High School is hosting its annual Halloween Carnival Monday, Oct. 27 in the gym and cafeteria. The event is free to attend. Among the fun will be a duck pond, petting zoo, darts, cotton candy, cake walk, fishing, gold fish ping pong, face painting and slides. Tickets for games and food will be $.50 each. For more information email stameya@lisd.net.
 LHS Baseball Craft Show - Nov. 1
The LHS Baseball Booster Club will hold its 20th annual Craft Show Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the LHS main (1098 West Main Street). The event will feature more than 70 booths of handmade and name brand products. Vendors are still needed. Click here to fill out a form. For more information, visit www.farmerbaseball.com, the event's official Facebook or email lhscraftshow@yahoo.com.
 Lewisville Elementary Hosting Fall Classic Chess Tournament - Nov. 1
Lewisville Elementary (285 Country Ridge Road) will host its Fall Classic Chess Tournament Nov. 1 beginning at 9:30 a.m. The format is five-round Swiss, non-elimination. The entry fee is $15 for rated players and $5 for non-rated. Play is open to all LISD students and all levels of players in Dallas/Fort Worth area (Kindergarten-12th grade). Trophies will be awarded. A concession stand will be available. Students may also bring a sack lunch. To fill out sign-up form, click here. For more information, call 469.713.5995 or email rascony@lisd.net.
Valley Ridge Elementary Hosting Veterans Day Ceremony - Nov. 7
Valley Ridge Elementary is hosting a Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 7 at 8:30 a.m. Performances will include the VRES and Huffines Middle School choirs and bands. For more information on attending the free event, contact Tamara Hoover at 469.713.5982.
LISD Chester Boyd Agriculture Center Community Night - Nov. 11
The Lewisville High School and Marcus High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) are hosting their annual Community Night at LISD's Chester Boyd Agriculture Center on Nov. 11 from 5:30-8 p.m. LHS and MHS students will be giving tours of the facility, which is located off Business 121/Fish Hatchery Road in Lewisville. The FFAs will also be having a cookout with hamburgers and hotdogs. The family-friendly event is free and open to all community members. To RSVP, click here.
Get Involved with Destination Imagination
Destination Imagination (DI) is now forming teams for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. DI is a 21st century learning program that encourages students to have fun, take risks, focus and frame challenges while incorporating science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM); the arts; and service learning. DI is a LISD sponsored program for all students fueled by parent volunteers. For more information, contact LISD's DI Coordinator Robin Napier at napierr@lisd.net or 469-948-8201.
LISD Offers Services to Students With Disabilities
LISD's Special Education Department offers instructional and related services to children with disabilities as defined in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Texas Commissioner of Education Rules. For more information, click here.
To see more family activities in the area, visit the LHS Community Activities page on LISD.net.
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Greg Weghorst
Central Zone Communications Coordinator1800 Timber Creek Road Flower Mound, Texas 75028
469.948.8076
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