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Upcoming Events
Nov. 11- Veterans Day
Nov. 12 - Veterans Day (Observed)
Nov. 15 - Board of Trustees Meeting
Nov. 21 - Thanksgiving Break Begins
Nov. 22 - Thanksgiving Day
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Employee Perks highlights  This weeks "Employee Perks" highlighted business is Dell Computers. Check out the Technology link on the Intranet Employee Perks Web page for a chance to win a laptop and discounts for computer purchases for LISD employees.
Employees may be asked to show their picture ID badge as proof of employment. Additionally, be sure to read the E-Reporter each week to find out about new offers.
Click the star to be taken directly to the "Employee Perks" Intranet Web page.
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Braxton tickets available
LISD alumni Tom Braxton's "Comfort and Joy" Christmas tour will be coming through Lubbock on December 7. Tickets are $30 and available through Select-A-Seat. The concert will be at the Legacy Event Center, 1500 14th Street. For additional information call 787-3791.
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Keep up with LISD on Twitter
 Check out the Lubbock ISD Twitter Web page by clicking here or follow us @LubbockISD.
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Give someone you work with a SHOUT OUT
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. 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. Just click on the megaphone to get started.
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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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Hutchinson BEST robotics team qualifies for state
 Shown above are the coaches and students of the Hutchinson robotics team. Pictured (L to R) in the back row are: assistant coach Tim Pritchett, coach Shane Burk and technical adviser Michael Burk; standing are: students McKinley Scheppler, "MJ" Nguyen, Daniel Martinez, Ashton Alexander, Nick Saldana, Dillon Samples, Cheyenne Hamilton, Caleb Gonzales and Michael Esparza; kneeling are: students Sebastian Shaffer, Miguel Isidro, James Berry, Zack Harbour, Johnathan Pesqueda and John Fredenberg.
Hutchinson Middle School recently won second place out of 30 teams participating in the West Texas B.E.S.T. (Boosting Engineering Science and Technology) Robotics Regional Competition at Estacado High School. This is the third consecutive year for a Hutchinson team to qualify for the state tournament. In addition to second-place honors in the robot competition portion, the Hutchinson team also received the "Most Robust Award" for having built the robot requiring the least amount of maintenance or repairs during the competition. A robotics team from O.L. Slaton Middle School placed fourth in the robotics portion of the competition.
The local competition is hosted by Texas Tech University's College of Electrical Engineering. Teams receive the same materials and electronic components on the same day and then have six weeks to design, problem-solve, build, trouble-shoot, program and document a working robot that solves the challenge.
Other LISD teams that participated this year were: Lubbock HS, Monterey HS, Coronado HS, Estacado HS and the Byron Martin Advanced Technology Center. The tournament includes teams from across the region and includes high schools, middle schools, private and charter schools and home schools.
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Open enrollment for new health plan coming soon
Open Enrollment for Health Insurance begins November 12 and continues through December 14. Several opportunities remain for employees to attend information sessions about the changes to the LISD Health Plan. Both sessions are on Thursday, November 15 in the Jay Gordon Room of Central Office. The first is at 3:30 p.m. and the second is at 5:00 p.m. Another great resource is the video of the information session which is available online here. Additional information about LISD health benefits is available here. All employees and any family members over age 26 who are on the LISD insurance will need to complete the following activities to be eligible for the $75/month ($900 annually) insurance credit which begins January 2013: Campus Wellness Blood Draw Screenings: This is FREE for all adults on the LISD insurance. All employees and anyone over the age of 26 carried on the LISD insurance must participate to be eligible for the $75/month credit. Employees and family members may participate at ANY wellness screening location before December 10. The schedule is linked here. Appointments must be scheduled through the campus nurse. Employees not on the insurance plan may also participate and payroll deduct the $196 cost of the Wellness Blood Draw Screenings. The test results are exclusively for the personal use of employees to identify potential health issues. Health Calls: Complete two Wellness Health Calls to get an explanation of test results, one before Dec. 28th and one before April 30th. This will provide the opportunity to confidentially review blood work, including the new VAP tests, and set goals for improving/maintaining values
Spring / Know Your Numbers: Participate in a campus or Central Office event for blood pressure checks, weight, height and other updates in the spring.
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Project V.O.T.E. results mirror electoral college
Once all of the ballots had been tallied, LISD students participating in Project V.O.T.E. cast a total of 19,354 votes. The cumulative, district-wide result closely mirrored that of the United States Electoral College. On Election Day, President Barak Obama garnered 332 electoral votes to Governor Mitt Romney's 206, or 62% to 38% of the 538 electoral votes. The resulting percentages for the LISD Project V.O.T.E were remarkably similar. Of the 19,354 votes cast, 12,237 students chose President Obama while 7,117 selected Mitt Romney, or 63 percent to 37 percent.
Thanks to Misty Rieber and her social studies teachers for doing a great job helping LISD students learn about a critically important and patriotic process.
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United Way, LISD and you
 With only one week remaining in the 2012 Lubbock ISD United Way campaign it is important that all campuses make an effort to finish strong and meet their campus goals. The district has currently raised $172,352.25, 88% of the $195,000 target. Throughout the semester, all 23 United Way partner agencies have been profiled in hopes of providing an explanation of where contributions are invested; however, no one can convey an agency's mission quite like an employee. Click here to view agency spotlight videos. |
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Lubbock High Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) unit qualifies for area championship
 Shown above (left to right) are Cadet Master Chief Petty Officer Brittany Quintero, Cadet Chief Petty Officer Calon Mask, Cadet Commander (Commanding Officer) Ryan Martinez-Aguilar, Cadet Lieutenant Commander (Executive Officer) Brianda Patino, Cadet Lieutenant Junior Grade Sierra Garcia and Cadet Lieutenant Katarina Miranda. The Lubbock High School Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) unit recently competed in the El Paso Drill Competition bringing back at total of ten team trophies. Lubbock High dominated the competition with first place finishes in Academic Team, Armed and Unarmed Drill Teams and Physical Fitness Team. Second-place trophies were earned in Male and Female Color Guard. Individual medals were earned by Cadet Commander Ryan Martinez-Aguilar, Brianda Patino, Katarina Miranda, Berl Mclaurin, Donald Mason, Austin Gloyna, Jacob Picon, Blake Blanscett, Adrian Duran, Dominique Leija and Olivia Lara. This victory qualified Lubbock NJROTC for the Area Championship in Kansas City. |
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Lubbock ISD wins big at Volunteer Center of Lubbock's Cornucopia Luncheon
The Lubbock ISD was well represented last week at the Volunteer Center of Lubbock's 16th Annual Cornucopia Luncheon honoring volunteerism throughout the Lubbock community. Two local businesses, the Partners in Education Advisory Board Chair, a high school student and principal were all recipients of the 2012 "Get Involved" award.
Parkhill, Smith & Cooper and Plains Capital Bank were recognized for the partnership with Bozeman Elementary School. In their nomination Bozeman Principal Amy Stephens said, "When you have adopters, like ours, who take personal interest and really give of themselves, the effect they have is genuinely incredible." Ryan Curry with City Bank was honored for his involvement with the LISD Partners in Education program, as well as many other organizations throughout Lubbock. Arturo Rodriguez, Monterey High School student, received accolades for his timeless work with the Special Olympians at Smylie Wilson Middle School. Lastly, Dr. Sam Ayers, Estacado High School Principal, was acknowledged in the Education category for the founding and his service to the Knowledge Center. Congratulations to all the winners. You make Lubbock ISD so proud!
Pictured above (left to right) are Dr. Sam Ayers, Arturo Rodriguez and Ryan Curry.
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"Teachers on the Rise"
Two Lubbock ISD teachers were honored by the "Teacher on the Rise" program last week. Nominated by their students, these teachers received $100 gift cards from VISA and United, Market Street or Amigos. The students who nominated their teachers also received a $50 VISA gift card. To nominate an outstanding teacher, students can fill out an application at www.BrsBTeacher.com . Congratulations to Mrs. Burgoon and Ms. Campbell!
Waters ES teacher Betty Burgoon (left) was nominated by Addison Garcia and Dunbar MS teacher Neisha Campbell (right) was nominated by Kayla Mendez. |
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Swap Shop, Cheers and LISD Family News
FOR RENT: One person efficiency, six blocks south of Texas Tech near J&B Coffee and Lowe's. $375 all bills paid, available December 1. Flexible lease. $300 deposit. Please email jwillis@lubbockisd.org or leave message at 797-5535 to see.
FOR SALE: Love Seat, grey/green suede. $100. Queen Ann drop leaf side table w/ drawer. $40. Antique beds, White washed full size bed with mattress. $85. Very old heavily carved ¾ size day bed. $275. Table lamps. $8. Queen Ann display case. $100 OBO. Please call Sarah 806-790-6103 or 806-790-6948.
FOR SALE: Light cherry wood, queen-size sleigh bed, armoire, dresser with mirror and two nightstands. $850. Twin metal bunk bed, $50. Full-size loft bed, full-size mattress fits on top, very sturdy and made of dark brown painted wood. $75. Tuscan poppies framed print. $25. Call Steve at 470-9212 for more information.
FOR SALE: Tony Little Gazelle Freestyle $40. New AB-Lounge abdominal exerciser, blue. $25. Please call 787-1328 if interested.
FOR SALE: English Bulldog Puppies. Please call 544-1256 for more information.
GARAGE SALE: Sat. Nov. 10, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. 1705 30th Street. Three family garage sale with home interiors, TV, comforters, dishes, books, movies and much more.
SERVICE: Fall is in the air and my oven is warming up! Pre-order your homemade biscotti now. Your choice of flavors, licorice, cranberry/orange, or almond. $10.50 per dozen. Gift wrapped, $15.00 a dozen. These make great gifts, and don't forget that I also make cupcakes for any occasion. Please e-mail agray@lubbockisd.org or call 790-4891 to pre-order.
WANTED: Texas Tech iPhone 3 cover. Will pay good price! Call Lyndi at 766-0775 or 535-8794.
CHEERS TO: Betty Burgoon, reading specialist at Waters ES. She was awarded the Mrs. Baird's and United Supermarkets "Teacher on the Rise". Nominated by their students, these teachers received $100 gift cards from VISA and United, Market Street or Amigos. The students who nominated their teachers also received a $50 VISA gift card.--Holly DeLeon, Waters ES
CHEERS TO: Lisa Gilbert, computer technology instructor and student council advisor at Irons MS, was named as the Texas Association of Student Councils Middle School Sponsor of the Year at the State Middle Level Conference held in San Marcos on November 2. Not only was Lisa given this honor, but the Irons MS Student Council participated as the host school at this state event. Way to go Lisa!--Ken Casarez, Irons MS
CHEERS TO: Regional Deaf for winning the "Trunk or Treat" competition at the Silent Raider/CSID event Saturday at Lubbock Community Services for the Deaf. They had three cars entered with the Wizard of Oz theme.
CONGRATULATIONS TO: ♦ Frank and Teri Anderson on the marriage of their son, Seth Anderson to Sarah Piersall on October 27. Seth is a 2004 graduate of Monterey HS. Frank teaches Engineering and Architectural Design at the ATC and Teri is the Campus Tech Support Specialist for Haynes ES and Evans MS.
SYMPATHY TO: ♦ Jennifer Smith, fourth-grade math and science teacher at Jackson ES, on the loss of her mother, Verlinda Jo Wilkins, on October 31.
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