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Upcoming Events
May 10 - Substitute Appreciation Day
May 13 - FFE Golf Tournament
May 16 - Council PTA Spring Awards Luncheon
May 17 - Preston Smith 25th Anniversary
May 23 - Board of Trustees Meeting
May 23 - LISD Retirement Banquet
May 27 - Memorial Day, Student/Teacher Holiday
May 30 - Early Dismissal, Exam Day
May 31 - Early Dismissal, Exam Day
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Board approves new O.L. Slaton principal and new assistant AD
At the May 9 Board of Trustees meeting, Trey Aguilar was hired as the principal of O. L. Slaton Middle School.
Aguilar, currently the assistant principal at the school, has been employed by LISD since 1995, serving as a teacher at Bozeman and Rush Elementary Schools. He has been an assistant principal at Wheatley, Dupre, Bayless, Hodges, Murfee and Tubbs Elementary Schools. Aguilar received both his bachelor's and master's degrees from Lubbock Christian University. He replaces Dr. Glen Teal who will leave the district at the end of the year to be an assistant superintendent in Andrews ISD.
The board also named Jennifer Roland as the new assistant athletic director.
She was the assistant athletic director in Wylie ISD and previously served as the head volleyball coach in two Ft. Worth area school districts. In addition, Roland was the head volleyball coach at McPherson College in McPherson, Kansas. Previously, she was the marketing assistant for the Carolina Panthers. Roland earned her bachelor's degree at McPherson College, her master's degree at Florida State University, and she is a certified athletic administrator. Roland will take over for Assistant Athletic Director Melynn Hunt, who is retiring at the end of the school year and will join the women's basketball coaching staff at Wayland Baptist University.
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Credit Union scholarship recipients announced
The Lubbock Teachers Federal Credit Union announced the winners of their 2013 Scholarships. Congratulations to graduating seniors Landry Brown, son of Jerry and LeaAnn Brown (Coronado HS); Brittiany Kochis, daughter of David and Valerie Kochis (Coronado HS); Emily Smith, daughter of Matt and Pam Ryan (Coronado HS); and Jordan Smith, daughter of Paul and Tammy Smith (Bowie). Each graduate will receive $1,500!
In order to apply for the scholarship students must be enrolled at a Lubbock ISD high school and parents must be members of the credit union by January 1 of the year of graduation. Applicants are judged on financial need, a 200-word essay, extra-curricular activities, academic record and SAT/ATC scores.
Congratulations to all four winners!
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Employee Perks highlights
This week's "Employee Perks" highlighted business is Wells Fargo Bank. Check out the "Banking" link on the Intranet Employee Perks Web page for details on a very special checking account package with a $50 bonus!
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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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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Dean inducted into Roscoe Wilson Hall of Fame
 Shown in the photo above are Dr. William F. "Bill" Dean (left) and Roscoe Wilson Principal Paula Finney (right)
Dr. William F. "Bill" Dean, associate professor of mass communications at Texas Tech University and CEO of the Texas Tech Alumni Association, was inducted into the Roscoe Wilson Elementary Hall of Fame on Wednesday, May 8. Dean's recognition was the nineteenth induction ceremony for the school. Previous inductees include Buddy Holly, Federal Judge Sam Cummings, educator C. Doyle Gammill and former LISD School Board President Mark Griffin.
While teaching at Texas Tech, Dean has received the President's Teaching Award for Excellence, the Faculty Distinguished Leadership Award and has been named Best Teacher at Texas Tech for nine years. He has also received the Distinguished Faculty Award, Professional Excellence Award and the President's Teacher Award for Excellence.
The new building addition to the Merket Alumni Center is soon to be named in honor Dean and his wife Peggy. They are the parents of two sons, Troy and Rob. Rob is married to Amber Dean who serves as the president of the LISD Foundation for Excellence. Peggy was an elementary school teacher in Lubbock ISD for many years.
Also recognized at the Hall of Fame ceremonies were Roscoe Wilson scholarship recipients Brett Ballinger, Josephine Lawson, Zephyr Melton, Brian Rodriguez, Bethany Rolan and Ruvinee Saranga Senadheera.
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Dental Reimbursement Plan enrollment now through May 31
All benefited employees (if you pay into TRS) MUST go through the current open enrollment to keep their dental benefits. The open enrollment period ends on May 31 and the new dental plan year begins July 1, 2013.
To begin the process, open Mozilla Firefox as your browser. Go to www.lubbockisd.org. Choose the 'Staff' menu option then select 'TEAMS Employee Service Center'. To complete the enrollment process, employees will need to know their dependents' Social Security numbers and dates of birth. Step-by-step instructions for the process can be viewed by clicking here.
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Miller Elementary mascot unveiled
Gail Barnes, representative of the South Plains Wildlife Rehabilitation Center displays "Titan," a great horned owl, to the assembled crowd of Haynes and Murfee students and parents on May 8. Barnes' presentation was part of the unveiling of the new school mascot and colors. The colors for Jayne Ann Miller Elementary will be blue, red and silver. Students and parents also had the opportunity to visit the new portable buildings, which will house some students until construction of the new facility is complete.
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Staked Plains Council honors LISD teachers
The Staked Plains Council for the Social Studies (SPCSS), a division of the Texas Council for the Social Studies (TCSS), recently selected two LISD teachers as recipients of their Outstanding Elementary and Secondary Social Studies Teacher of the Year awards. The honorees are Angelica Rodriguez, fifth-grade teacher at Roscoe Wilson Elementary, and Robert Eads, U.S. History Teacher at Estacado High School.
Nominees for the Outstanding Social Studies Teacher of the Year must be members of SPCSS and be nominated by a committee. Nominees must turn in a resume, three letters of recommendation, up to three work samples and a written social studies lesson along with TEKS. Additional qualifications the review committee looks for include original materials that demonstrate creativity and student engagement, modeling participation in the civic activities of the school and community, the demonstration of professional involvement and leadership.
Rodriguez' and Eads' winning nominations will now advance to compete for the Texas Social Studies Teacher of the Year award. |
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Oscar-nominated actress visits Dunbar
Taraji P. Henson (above) recently visited Dunbar College Preparatory Academy. She spoke to the students about the importance of believing in themselves and in their futures. Henson was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2009. In 2009, she appeared in Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All By Myself, and she currently co-stars in the CBS series Person of Interest.
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Zero Co-Pay clinics available this summer
Covered LISD employees will have access to all of the clinics and services offered by Physician Network Services this summer. There is no co-pay when employees and covered dependents use these clinics. For common illnesses such as coughs, colds and the flu, quick and easy access is available through the PNS Express Care Clinics at the South Plains Mall, 82nd, inside the United Supermarket at Boston, and 50th and inside the United Supermarket at 50th Avenue Q.
For more acute illnesses or injuries that might require immediate attention such as burns, cuts and fractures, the PNS Urgent Care Clinics are available at 7501 Quaker and 5130 82nd Street. Two PNS clinics offer pediatric services, the Freedom Clinic at 5022 Avenue Q and the 7501 Quaker location.
In addition to the facilities already mentioned, PNS offers 9 Primary Care Clinics which are prepared to serve as a full-service family medical home for all ages, treat common illnesses like sore throats and flu as well as chronic illnesses like high blood pressure and diabetes. Many generic medications prescribed at these clinics can be filled for no charge at United Pharmacies. For more information go to http://www.pnsonline.net/LISD.
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LISD swimmers continue to sign letters
 
Shown above in the photo at left, Davis Wilson (center), standout swimmer for Lubbock High School, signs with Bently University in Massachusetts. His parents Heidi (left) and Andy (right) joined Davis for the signing. In the photo above at right, Lubbock High swimming star Sandy de Haas (center) signs to swim for Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas. Sandy's parents Bill (left) and Gayle accompanied Sandy for the signing.
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Lubbock High octathlon team ranks second in stateThe Lubbock High School (LHS) Academic Octathlon team recently finished their season ranked second in the state. The LHS octathletes earned first-place honors at the state meet in Frisco, Texas, which is one of three such meets held across the state for octathlon teams. The scores from the three state meets are then combined and ranked for final state-wide standings. Once the statewide scores were combined and ranked, LHS was edged out by Alice High School for first place.
The Monterey octathlon team finished with a ranking of number 15 (out of 56 total teams). The Talkington School for Young Women Leaders also competed for the first time. Talkington students will field a Decathlon team for the first time next fall.
Academic Octathlon is a preparatory program for Academic Decathlon. As the name implies, octathlon students are tested and compete in the same eight academic areas as decathlon students but do not participate in the speech or interview competitions. Octathlon primarily for sophomores but freshmen are occasionally selected to be on a team. Juniors and seniors are not eligible.
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LISD Retirement Banquet scheduled
The LISD Retirement Banquet will be Thursday, May 23 at 6:30 p.m. in the Jay Gordon Room of Central Office. The Human Resources Department generates a list of retirees from those employees who have turned in their retirement paperwork after the 2012 Retirement Banquet. Employees who plan to retire and would like to attend the retirement banquet should contact Aretha Metcalf by calling 766-1138 or by email.
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Swap Shop, Cheers and LISD Family News
FOR RENT: Cute, clean apartment located at 2609 20th Street (rear), directly across from Texas Tech. One bedroom, one bath, kitchen with dishwasher and refrigerator, attached carport and small backyard. Available June 15. Perfect for a Texas Tech student. Please call Carleen at 789-2535. FOR RENT: One person efficiency south of Texas Tech, near J&B Coffee. Great for students. New privacy fence, pets welcome with deposit. $345 per month, all bills paid. Please call 797-5535 and leave message. FOR SALE: Baldwin Acrosonic piano for sale. For details, please email bjray@lubbockisd.orgFOR SALE: Brindle Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppies ready for new homes. First set of shots given and parents are available to see. Please call 283-1301if interested. FUN IN THE SUN: Shallowater Summer Shindig, Sun. June 9, 12-4 p.m. 15 minutes north of Lubbock at 9th Street and Avenue G in Shallowater, between the fire department and community center. Fajitas, bounce house, games, silent auction and much, much more! All proceeds benefit the Shallowater Volunteer Fire Department. For directions, please email abuck@lubbockisd.org. GARAGE SALE: Sat. May 11, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. 3201 109th Street. Items include French country antique table and chairs, computers, printers, chairs, cell phone accessories, cell phones, video transfer machine, neon signs, vacuum cleaners, battery back-up for computer designer, chandeliers, new clock, Igloo ice chest plus much more. All going for great prices. WANTED: Would like to rent a very reasonably priced two or three bedroom home or cabin in Ruidoso. If you have a home or time share you would like to rent, please call Dorene at 831-4623 or 744-0535. CHEERS TO: Daro Harewood, Algebra 1 teacher at Estacado HS, for being named an Outstanding Public School Mathematics Teacher by the Texas Tech Department of Mathematics and Statistics. -Samuel Ayers, Principal EHS CHEERS TO: Jason Trook, Lubbock HS track coach and the LHS girls 4x2 meter relay team. They recently won at regionals and qualified for the state meet in Austin on May 10. Best of luck to Coach Trook and the Lady Westerners! --Marion Rhodes, Bozeman ESCHEERS TO: Shawnda King, third-grade teacher at Wheatley ES will graduate with her Master's Degree in Educational Leadership on May 17. Way to go Shawnda! --Communications and Community RelationsCONGRATULATIONS TO: Shawnda King, Wheatley ES third-grade teacher on the birth of her grandson, Kayson Samuel King, weighing 6 lb. 6 oz. on April 29. FAMILY BRAGGING TIME: ♦ Lateria Slaughter, freshman at Lubbock HS and niece of Marion Rhodes, SOS facilitator and Bozeman ES recently won at regionals and qualified for state in girls track 4x2 meter relay team. The state track meet will be held May 10 in Austin where Marion and her teammates, Wuesi Jefferson, (sophomore), Mesha Hendersond, (sophomore) and Pamela Uchebo, (senior) hope to return with a state title. Good luck Lady Westerners! ♦ Bethany Anderson, daughter of Frank Anderson, computer drafting teacher at the Byron Martin ATC and Teri Anderson, LISD campus technology support specialist, will graduate Magna Cum Laude from McMurry University in Abilene, on May 11. She earned the degree of Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education with an ESL endorsement. Bethany is a 2010 graduate of Monterey HS. ♦ Cory Scifres, seventh-grade student at Mackenzie MS, was inducted into the National Jr. Honor Society on April 26. Amy and Police Chief Jody Scifres, are his proud parents. ♦ Toni Marie Garza, daughter of Candy Garza, counseling and college/career readiness and Gilbert Garza, Sodexo, will be graduating from Berklee College of Music on May 11 in Boston, MA. She will receive her Bachelor of Music in Music Education with a minor in Psychology, and will graduate with honors on the Dean's List. She has been on the Dean's List throughout her college career. Toni was named Collegiate Ambassador for the Massachusetts Music Education Conference in 2012 and 2013, elected President of the National Association for Music Education (Collegiate Chapter President), Berklee Chapter for 2012- 2013, she received Outstanding Student Teacher of the Year Award, Berklee Scholarship Award in March 2013, selected by Faculty, Chair(s) and Dean based on her outstanding achievement in her major and her contributions to the Music Education department. She has also, been selected to be featured on the Berklee College of Music website for 2013. ♦ Sharniece King, daughter of Shawnda King, third-grade teacher at Wheatley ES, recently received a full track scholarship to UTSA. Sharniece is currently a sophomore at South Plains College.
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