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Upcoming Events
Feb. 22 - Early Dismissal for Professional Development
Feb. 22-23 - "Xanadu" at O.L. Slaton Middle School
Feb. 25 - Retirement Education Seminar
Feb. 28 - Mar. 2 - Council PTA Used Book Sale
Mar. 11-15 - Spring Break
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Retirement Education Seminar
The South Plains Unit of Retired Teachers Association invites LISD employees to a retirement education seminar on Monday, February 25, 5:30-8:30 p.m. in the Jay Gordon Room, Central Office East. The session, "What TRS benefits mean to you - now and in the future," will include an overview of TRS benefits. General information will be provided on retirement, disability, death and survivor benefits. It will also include changes in the law that have gone into effect since September 1, 2005, as well as a brief description of the Public School Retiree Health Benefit Program (TRS-Care). In addition, you will be provided with various ways to contact TRS. There will be a question and answer period at the close of the session. |
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O.L. Slaton Musical
Curtain rises at 7:30
Friday and Saturday,
February 22 and 23.
Call 766-1556 for tickets.
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Seeking student volunteers to help with book sale
Campuses across the district are collecting books for the 26th Annual Council PTA Used Book Sale, but there are other ways to help besides donating items. If students need volunteer hours for National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society or any other student organization, please contact Julie Coffern, to set up a time. Volunteers are needed not only during the book sale but the week prior to prepare the space.
Proceeds from the book sale will benefit the LISD Council PTA scholarship fund. The public is encouraged to drop off any book donations in barrels located in the new Market Street location on 19th and Quaker Avenue, Market Street on 50th and Indiana. Book donations can also be made at any LISD campus during the week of February 18 -22 or at the book fair location in South Plains Mall, on the southwest side between Beal's and Sears.
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Employee Perks highlights  This week's "Employee Perks" highlighted business is the Lubbock Teachers Federal Credit Union. Check out the "Banking" link on the Intranet Employee Perks Web page for special interest rates and a chance to win $500.00!
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.
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NEW Express Care Clinic - now open at South Plains Mall
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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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Holmes recognized by Texas Tech University
LISD Trustee Vernita Woods-Holmes was recognized during halftime of the Texas Tech vs. Oklahoma State mens basketball game on Wednesday. Shown above (L-R) are Dr. Juan Munoz, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and Vice President of Institutional Diversity, Equity and Community Engagement; Vernita Woods-Holmes, Lubbock ISD Trustee, District 2; Cory Powell, director of MentorTech and Dr. Paul Frazier, director of Student Services for LISD.
Mrs. Woods-Holmes was recognized for her many contributions in the field of education as a part of Texas Tech's celebration of Black History Month.
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Smylie Wilson student wins district bee
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Smylie Wilson Middle School student Jeremiah Branch won the Lubbock ISD All-District Spelling Bee in the thirteenth round February 9 at Irons Middle School. Branch won by first spelling "warranty" and then "sustenance" correctly. He will represent the Lubbock Independent School District in the Regional Spelling Bee scheduled March 2 at the Mahon Library. The winner of that contest will represent this region at the National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.
Mackenzie Middle School seventh grader Chayan Manna was the Alternate Spelling Bee Champion and would represent LISD on March 2 if Branch were unable to do so. A total of 36 campus winners competed in the all-district bee.
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Elliot named Region 17 Assistant Principal of the Year
The Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors
Association (TEPSA) recently named Barbara Elliot of
Hardwick and Rush Elementary Schools in Lubbock ISD, District 17 Assistant Principal of the Year. She was nominated for the award by Rush Principal Mary McGann. The Assistant Principal Award recognizes outstanding school administrators for their educational leadership and dedication to children. Honorees will be recognized at the TEPSA Awards Banquet in June.
Elliot's career in education spans 39 years with Lubbock ISD. She has received numerous accolades including being named the Elementary Administrator of the Year by the Lubbock Classroom Teachers Association in 2012. She earned both her bachelor's and master's degrees from Texas Tech University.
TEPSA represents more than 5,300 elementary and middle school leaders, including principals, assistant principals, central office administrators and supervisors of reading, mathematics, science, special education and other disciplines. Formed in 1917, TEPSA was created to improve children's futures by bettering education at the elementary level.
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Rare Korean Tea Ceremony can be seen next Saturday
A Korean Tea Ceremony, typically only preformed for diplomats and the highest echelons of Korean society, will be made available to the Lubbock community and some Lubbock ISD students. The public event will be on Saturday, February 23, in the Helen DeVitt Jones Auditorium and Sculpture Court at the Museum of Texas Tech, 3301 4th Street, and begins at 1 p.m. with a welcome and introduction, followed by three lectures. The Korean Tea Ceremony begins at 4:15 and is followed by an intermission and hors d'oeuvres. Two Korean Tea Masters are flying in for the event and will bring special Korean teas used for the ceremony. More than a hundred Lubbock ISD high school students will participate in a special Korean Tea Ceremony being conducted especially for them on Thursday.
At 7 p.m. on February 23, a geomungo concert will be performed by Dr. Jaehwa Lee. It is the first concert of its kind in the United States. The cultural exchange event is being sponsored by the Sowoon Arts and Heritage. More information is available at http://www.sowoonartsandheritage.org. |
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District to enhance energy conservation efforts
LISD has entered into an agreement with Cenergistic to foster a system of energy conservation measures. Because energy consumption is the second largest expense for the district, the decision to maximize energy resources makes sound financial sense. The partnership between LISD and Cenergistic is expected to result in savings in excess of $14 million over the next ten years. While there are numerous cost-saving strategies that can implemented, none are intended to reduce comfort for students or staff.
The decision to work with Cenergistic is a reflection of the district's continuing commitment to examine and pursue opportunities to enhance opportunities and reduce budget pressures in an atmosphere of diminishing financial resources.
An information session will be take place on Wednesday, February 27, at 4:30 p.m. in the Jay Gordon Room of Central Office to provide insight on conservation measures, as well as job information and the hiring process for the three newly created Energy Specialist positions. Although funding will be provided for these positions by Cenergistic, they will be LISD employees and eligible for all corresponding benefits. |
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Peter Buffet visits Talkington
Peter Buffett, Emmy Award-winning composer, songwriter, producer and philanthropist, visited Talkington on Friday, February 8. Buffett stressed his message that success not be spelled with a pair of figurative dollar signs at the end. Buffett and his family, including his father Warren Buffett, are strong advocates and supporters of education.
Pictured above with Peter Buffett are Talkington students Cera Jones, Sirena Coronado, and Berta Ferguson, Talkington principal.
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Employees invited to free wellness seminar
February is American Heart Month, and Cheryl Benoit, on behalf of the LISD Wellness Program, invites employees to attend a free February Wellness Seminar entitled Our Healthy Heart. The guest speaker will be Audrey Jowers, Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Educator Manager for Atherotech/VAP. Many of employees may have spoken to Audrey during health calls. The seminar will be Monday, February 18, from 6-7 p.m. at LISD Central Office Room 214 East.
Some of the topics to be covered during the seminar include: understanding lab results, taking a pro-active approach to health and well-being, which supplements are clinically proven to aid in disease prevention or heart health. For additional information, contact wellness coordinator Cheryl Benoit by calling 806-781-9797,
Please RSVP by Friday February 15 by calling 806-784-0506. Employees who RSVP will be eligible for prize drawings at the seminar. |
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Irons student council hosts state event
The Irons Middle School Student Council leadership team hosted the Texas Association of Student Councils (TASC) Annual State Middle School Conference November 2-3, 2012 in San Marcos. More than 1,100 delegates were in attendance from all over the state.
Irons Middle School also holds office in TASC District 5 and serves as the Webmaster and produces the newsletter. The annual district conference is February 21 at the Civic Center from 9 am-1:30 pm. Baron Batch is scheduled to keynote. Irons will again be running for district office. Other LISD schools holding office are Estacado, which is serving as president and Evans which is serving as 2nd Vice President.
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Families flock to ATC Parent Day
Kyle Dunn, left, CHS junior, demonstrated his welding skills for his dad, Dan Dunn (middle) and his granddad, Charley Dunn (right) during Parent Day at the Byron Martin Advanced Technology Center (ATC) on Tuesday. Kyle also takes the Precision Metal Manufacturing class at the ATC. Both classes are double blocked meaning that Kyle chooses to spend four out of his eight class periods per day at the ATC. February is CTE month and the ATC's Parent Day/Open House was well attended. There are more than 100 Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes in Lubbock ISD high schools. Thirty-five of those classes are held at the ATC. The new theme for CTE this year is, "Discover Your Future In Career and Technical Education...the secret to getting ahead is getting started NOW in Lubbock ISD!"
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FFE grant opportunities still availableThe Lubbock ISD's Foundation for Excellence (FFE) has only four opportunities remaining to submit grants for the 2012-2013 school year. Both students and teachers are eligible to receive funding from FFE. Funding is available for summer camps at Texas Tech, technology in classrooms, and state and national competitions.
Student and teacher grant forms can be found on the Lubbock ISD website, or call the Communications and Community Relations office at 766-1066. Don't miss a great opportunity for extra financial support!
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Swap Shop, Cheers and LISD Family News
FOR SALE OR LEASE: 3/2 home located at 6501 91st Street. Corner lot, spacious, with new fence and pergola. Please call 543-4828 for additional information.
FOR SALE: White LG front load washer and dryer with pedestals. Purchased in 2006 and works fine. Washer spin cycle is a little noisy, but having it rebalanced might help. $1,000 OBO. Cash or money order preferred. Please call 535-9438 for more information.
FOR SALE: 80" wheat-colored sofa with coordinating burgundy chair, matching ottoman and five coordinating pillows, like new. $300. Burgundy cricket-rocker in great condition. $125. Call or text 787-0519 for more information.
GARAGE SALE: Sat. Feb. 16, 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. 3408 76th Street. Clothing, TV, shoes, comforter, pillows and much more.
HELP WANTED: Job Coaches and Residential Instructors needed for Project SWEEP (Summer Work Experience and Empowerment Program) a five week summer work program for teenagers with visual impairments. Project SWEEP will begin on June 24 and conclude on July 26. Job Coaches will provide work skills training and support for teenagers working in the community (Monday-Friday). Residential instructors will supervise, train, and support areas of daily living skills and recreational activities of young adults in late afternoons and evenings (Sunday-Thursday). Salary will be $10 per hour. Must have high school diploma or equivalent, and experience working with individuals with disabilities. For additional information or to obtain an application, please contact Laurie Adams, (806) 351-3874, laurie.adams@dars.state.tx.us or Laynette Phillips, (325) 795-5840, laynette.phillips@dars.state.tx.us.
CHEERS TO: A special angel in the PPCD class at Overton ES that brought clothing and shoes to one our students in need. Thank you Amy Henry. You're the best!--Pam Cumby, Overton ES
CONGRATULATIONS TO: ♦ Katherine Spinhirne on the birth of a son, January 7. Katherine is a diagnostician at Wheatley ES and Project Intercept. Proud grandmother, Carla Mahan is a special education speech language pathologist, aunt Martha Mahan teaches English at OL Slaton MS and great aunt Andrea Mahan is an itinerate teacher for Regional Day School for the Deaf. ♦ Gabriel and Amanda Meza of Fayettville, NC on the birth of their son, Kaleb Alexander Meza, 8lbs. 12oz. on February 7. Proud grandmother is Connie Meza, Attendance Clerk at Overton ES. ♦ Beau and Kylie Brock on the birth of their daughter Kollins Kate Brock, February 6th. Kylie is the counselor at Centennial ES. ♦ Joey and Cheryl Longley on the birth of their son, Campbell Joseph Longley, February 2. Cheryl teaches first grade at Centennial ES. ♦ Ryan and Candace Barefoot on the birth of their son, Hunter Ryan Barefoot, February 6. Candace is a Special Education Teacher at Centennial ES.
SYMPATHY TO: ♦ Michael Burk, technical education and robotics teacher at OL Slaton MS, on the loss of his mother, February 4. ♦ The family of Donna Rolan, fourth-grade teacher at Overton ES, on the death of her grandmother, Natividad "Nate" Cortez, February 5. ♦ Bianca Castillo, first grade-teacher at Bean ES on the death of her grandfather. ♦ Ann Graves, former deputy superintendent on the death of her father, Andy Hurst Jr. Mr. Hurst died February 8.
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