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Upcoming Events
May 12 - FFE Golf Tournament
May 22-24 - LISD High School Graduations
May 26 - Memorial Day
May 29 - LISD Retirement Banquet
June 3-4 - Summer Leadership Institute
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Lt. Walters inducted in to Texas Police Hall of Fame
Lubbock ISD Police Lieutenant Darren Walters will be inducted into the Texas Police Athletic Association's Hall of Fame next month at the Texas Police Games in Houston. Walters was notified of his induction last Friday, May 1st. He was nominated for the honor by retired Lubbock Police Department Sergeant Ronnie Sowell for his continued success at the Texas Police Games in the open Karate competition over the last 18 years. Walters has won the open Karate heavy-weight division 17 times. Because the competition is based on an Olympic, point-style format, Walters describes it as, "so much fun...it's like a game of chess."
Lt. Walters who serves as the LISD Police Department's firearms and defensive tactics instructor has studied martial arts since 1973. He enjoyed a professional career as a martial arts fighter from 1985 until 2009 and holds four world titles in open Karate. He has been in law enforcement since 1991 and with Lubbock ISD since 1996.
LISD Chief of Police Jody Scifres said, "It is a great honor to have Darren inducted into the Texas Police Olympics Hall of Fame. I am very proud of Darren and his accomplishments in Karate. He represents the district very well. "
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Enrollment open for dental reimbursement plan
The 2014-15 LISD Dental Reimbursement Plan open enrollment is now through May 30, 2014. During this period, employees may add or delete dependents for Dental coverage. There is not a cost for the "employee only option." The cost for the employ plus one dependent, is $20 per month per month, and the cost of adding two or more dependents is only $40 per month. Click here for open enrollment instructions. ALL benefited employees must complete the open enrollment to maintain their dental benefits.
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There's still time to RSVP
The LISD Retirement Banquet will be Thursday, May 29 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 2013 Retirement Banquet. Employees who plan to retire should contact Aretha Metcalf by calling 219-0047 or by email.
Questions about the banquet and RSVPs may be directed to Kelly Womble in the Communications Office at 219-0010.
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Employee Perks
This week's "Employee Perks" highlighted business is Dell. Check out the "Technology" link on the Intranet Employee Perks Web page for details about incredible savings throughout the month of May.
Employees will be asked for the employee ID which can be found on the web page. 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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Council PTA holds Spring Awards Luncheon
In the photo above, LISD Council PTA President Susan Frazier (left) presents LISD Superintendent Berhl Robertson Jr., Ed.D., with his PTA Lifetime Membership.
The Lubbock Independent School District Council of PTAs held its Spring Awards Luncheon Thursday, May 8, at Hillcrest Country Club. The annual event honors volunteers, teachers and campuses for their outstanding contributions to students and to education.
For a complete list of award winners click here.
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Lemonade Day combines entrepreneurship, fun and community service
Shown above (L to R) are Roy Roberts third graders Jasmin Gonzales, Johnny Chappa, Haley Ramos, Avery Valdez, Marika Hernandez, Isabella Trevino and Akylah Taylor. The Roberts third graders set up their lemonade stand in front of the United Supermarkets location at 82nd and Boston. The students donated a portion of their proceeds to the local chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis organization. Hence the slogan "Help E Lemonade CF" emblazoned on their lemonade stand.
The Cystic Fibrosis Walk will be Saturday, May 10, beginning at 9 a.m. on the Willie McCool track at Coronado High School.
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LHS student wins National Merit Scholarship | |
David Chen
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The Lubbock Independent School District is proud to announce that Lubbock High School senior, David Chen, is among the 2,500 nation-wide winners of a $2,500 National Merit Scholarship. The 2,500 Merit Scholarship winners are selected from a talent pool of more than 15,000 outstanding National Merit Finalists in the 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program.
The National Merit $2,500 Scholarship winners are the Finalists in each state judged to have the strongest combination of accomplishments, skills and potential for success in rigorous college studies. They are selected by a committee of college admissions officers and high school counselors. These Scholars may use their awards at any regionally accredited U.S. college or university.
David will attend Harvard in the fall where he plans to prepare for a career in medical research. David's scholarship was underwritten by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
Lubbock High School Magnet Specialist and International Baccalaureate Coordinator Kay Moore said, "We are so proud of David. He is a very capable young man and his rigorous studies here at Lubbock High have prepared him well to embrace the opportunities that await him at Harvard."
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Twenty swimmers and divers named to All-State Academic list
Twenty Lubbock ISD swimmers and divers have been named to the Texas Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association (TISCA) Academic All-State list. That's three more students than appeared on last year's All-State Academic list.
In order to be considered for the TISCA Academic All-State honor, the student must be a junior or a senior, have lettered in swimming or diving and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale or 93.75% on the scale used by their school.
Co-Director of Aquatics and Head Diving Coach Penny Dipomazio said, "The athletes and coaches in our program emphasize excellence in the classroom as well as in the pool. The number of athletes selected this year goes to show their dedication." Co-Director of Aquatics and Head Swimming Coach David "Trey" Hayes added, "Our program takes great pride in striving to be outstanding in the pool and in the classroom. Having this many athletes receive this honor simply demonstrates how hard these kids are willing to work."
The All-State Academic swimmers and divers from Coronado High School are: McKaylee Archer, Nathan Hallier, Arienne Martinez, Averie Ruiz, Ty Sides and Kesean Watson. The All-State Academic swimmers and divers from Lubbock High School are: Victor Beruvides, Allison Crites, Amelia Hardy, Lindsay Lampkin, Jakob Neuber, Marissa Rosa, Jon Silva, Madison Trotter and Melissa Viator. The All-State Academic swimmers and divers from Monterey High School are: Ashlee Frazier, Ayrial Hiracheta, Jaecey Parham, Gabriel Reyna and Ryan Williams.
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Dressing up to support Destination ImagiNation
Hot diggity' dog! Shown above (L to R) are Miller Elementary students Bryleigh Norman, Emma Jordan, Gavin Gonzalez and Brecken Summers. The students got to dress up for "Costume Day." Students and staff members paid $1 to wear a costume to help send "The Sewer Squad," Miller's Destination ImagiNation team, to the DI Globals in Tennessee. Naturally, their principal, Kevin Booe, stands behind them 100 percent. After all, he is the head hot dog in charge! |
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Class of 2014 demographics herald changes
When the Class of 2014 graduates in late May and early June, it will mark the end of an era for public education in Texas. The Class of 2014 is projected to be the last class in which Hispanic students will not comprise the majority of the graduates, statewide.
This year's graduating class will also be the last in which a majority of the students do not come from economically disadvantaged family backgrounds.
Hispanics students became the majority of total public school enrollment in Texas for the first time in the 2010-11 school year.
As the Texas Education Agency recently reported, enrollment in Texas public schools has now surpassed five million students. Since the 2010-2011 school year, Hispanic enrollment has comprised the majority of Texas students. To read more, click here.
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May is Better Speech and Hearing Month
Speech, language, and hearing disorders are among the most common disabilities in the United States. However, unlike many other disabilities, these disorders often are reversible and even preventable with early intervention. In young children, early treatment can help prevent them from falling behind academically, socially, and in other key areas at a critical time in their development.
Lubbock ISD is grateful to the 30 speech language pathologists in our district who provide support to students, teachers and parents to improve communication skills. Employees are encouraged to express appreciation to their campus speech language pathologist for the services they provide to students.
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Advisory board members help repair CNC gear
Pictured above (L to R) are J&B Industrial Services Project Manager Craig Boling, Maintenance Supervisor Cody Boling and Manufacturing Supervisor Shawn Shepherd. The Bolings and Shepherd are trouble shooting maintenance issues with the computer numerical control (CNC) machine in the manufacturing/welding lab inside the Byron Martin Advanced Technology Center (ATC). They are also members of the ATC's Manufacturing Advisory Committee.
Lubbock ISD's CTE program is fortunate to have more than 200 community representatives volunteer their time on one or more of twelve advisory committees. These individuals review the current curriculum offered to students and help keep CTE programs on track with industry standards.
Three members of the Manufacturing Advisory Committee recently volunteered to spend time in the welding/manufacturing lab at the ATC to trouble shoot maintenance issues with the CNC lathe. CNC machines are used to manufacture metal parts, from auto parts to construction parts. A CNC machine is a powered mechanical device typically used to fabricate metal components in greater numbers, with greater speed and precision that the components could be created individually by hand. This free service from the advisory committee members would have cost thousands of dollars had the maintenance been contracted. |
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A mind-blowing science summer camp opportunity
The Exxon Mobil Bernard Harris Summer Camp (EMBHSSC) is a two-week, academic, residential camp at Texas Tech University for students entering the sixth, seventh or eighth grade. It emphasizes increasing students' mathematics and science knowledge and skills while introducing them to college life and stimulating their interest in science and engineering as a potential career path. The camp promotes science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and supports historically underserved and underrepresented student with limited opportunities. Students attend the camp free of charge. Click here for the application form.
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Cinco de Mayo at Roscoe Wilson and Wolffarth
The photos above were taken on Cinco de Mayo at Roscoe Wilson Elementary (left) and Wolffarth Elementary (right). A colorful, cultural experience was enjoyed by students at both campuses. |
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LTFCU announces annual scholarship winners
The Lubbock Teachers Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce their annual scholarship winners. Graduating seniors who will receive the scholarships include: Melissa Parham, daughter of Terry and Lori Parham, Coronado High School; Emily Sims, daughter of Ann Sims; Halston Arterburn, daughter of David and Lori Arterburn Monterey High School; and Elijah Jackson, son of Douglas and Elena Jackson, Human Resources.
Melissa, Emily, Halston and Eiljah will all receive $1,500.00 to put toward their college education. Congratulations to all the winners! |
Swaps, Cheers and LISD Family News
FOR SALE: 2006 ½ ton GMC Sierra SLT, 4x4 HD. White, four door, short bed, 114K miles, loaded. $17,000. Email cdoss@lubbockisd.org and I will send a picture, or call 773-1809 for appointment to see. FOR SALE: 2000 Maxum boat. 18 feet walk-thru bow. 125 Mercury tile and trim. Garage kept. Excellent condition. Recently serviced by Parker Marine. $7,500. Please call 577-7409. FOR SALE: Antique, upright piano. $100 OBO. Email Nancy, nmcreynolds@lubbockisd.org. BEST WISHES TO: Martha Mahan and Will Dodge who were married April 26. Martha teaches sixth grade English at O.L. Slaton MS. Proud mom is Carla Mahan, speech language pathologist at Coronado HS and Estacado HS and sister Kat Spinhirne is a diagnostician at Ervin ES. FAMILY BRAGGING TIME: ♦ Tanner Mac Hester graduated May 3 from Lubbock Christian University with Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science with an emphasis in Sports Psychology with a GPA of 3.48. Proud mother is Sandra Hester, College and Career Readiness Specialist for Career and Technical Education.♦ Melissa Parham recently received a Girl Scout Gold Award. For her project, Parham collaborated with the African Library Project to collect 2,000 new and gently used books to help build two libraries at the Xere and Moiyabanna primary schools in Botswana, Africa. She also taught a literacy badge workshop for Brownies so they could earn their badge and learn about the "Literacy is Golden" Gold Award Project. Melissa is a member of Troop 6226 and has been in Girl Scouts for 12 years. She attends Lubbock HS and is involved in the International Baccalaureate Program, National Honor Society, United Way Youth Division and is a member of the Forrest Heights United Methodist Church. Melissa plans to attend Texas Tech University where she has been accepted into the Honor's College. She is the daughter of Terry and Lori Parham, Coronado HS nurse. RETIREMENT RECEPTION: ♦ Velma Reyna will be honored at a reception at Monterey High School on Tuesday, May 13th from 4:30-6 p.m. ♦ Chris Brown and Brenda Martin will be recognized at the Central Office Retirement Reception on Thursday, May 15, in the Jay Gordon Room at Central Office at 4 p.m. ♦ Please join Lubbock High School in honoring Fritz Struve, special education teacher, at a retirement reception on Thursday, May 15 at 4:45 p.m. in the Lubbock High Library. ♦ Brown Elementary will honor Jeannie Forrest and her more than 30 years with Lubbock ISD at a retirement reception in the library, Friday, May 16 at 3:30 p.m. ♦ Severo Alvarado will be recognized at a reception at Harwell Elementary 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20. ♦ Please join us in honoring Denise Rogers with a retirement reception on May 24, from 2-4 p.m. at 3605 76th Street. Denise has taught Pre-K in Lubbock ISD for 20 years. |
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