“Don’t let yesterday take up too much of today.” ― Will Rogers
Vol. IV November 22, 2019
Sharing the good news about Longview Independent School District
GIVING THANKS Councilman Wade welcomes all to Thanksgiving dinner
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he last Friday of November may mean shopping for the best deals in packed stores but the day before is all about the family. For those who may not be able to spend time with their family this Thanksgiving, District 3 Councilman Wray Wade is hosting a free community event at Broughton Recreation Center. “Thanksgiving has always been about bringing the family together and friends and neighbors to celebrate all of the things that we are thankful for. In Longview…and South Longview we have a lot to celebrate,” Wade, a Lobo grad, said.
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Thanksgiving Event What: Thanksgiving dinner hosted by Councilman Wray Wade When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 28 Where: Broughton Rec Center, 801 S Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Longview
Six early graduates earn high school diploma It may not have had the usual “pomp and circumstance” of the end-of-year graduation ceremony, but the diplomas presented to these Longview Early Graduation High School students are just as special. During the Longview ISD trustees meeting Monday, Nov. 11th, six graduates were recognized by Principal Kristi Means. Means praised the graduates for their achievement, challenging them to “live by Grads|Continued to page 19
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THE LONGVIEW VOICE — November 22, 2019
OPINION
Technology can help students learning By Kelly Bielefeld the Learning Counsel One of our primary responsibilities as modern educators is to develop students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills so they’ll be able to adapt to the future labor market, which will include jobs that haven’t even been conceived of yet. In order to do that, we need to ensure that students regularly operate at the deepest levels of learning: analyzing, breaking things down, making connections, evaluating different situations, etc. Deep learning constitutes the three top levels of Bloom’s taxonomy: analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. At these levels, students have fully “owned” the knowledge or skills they have been learning and so can solve new and complex problems. Surface-level learning, which involves acquiring or receiving knowledge and demonstrating comprehension, constitute the two lowest levels of the taxonomy. For example, if we taught students the elements of the periodic table, gave them a multiple-choice test afterward, and
then moved on to anothtimes, it can be tedious er topic, that would be for students, especially surface-level learning. if they have little prior The research of knowledge. Technology Professor John Hattie for whole group setrevealed that learntings, e.g., interactive ers need surface-level flat panel displays and learning, which serves presentation software, as the foundation for can engage students by deep-level learning. using videos and vivid BIELEFELD Hattie called the progimages to get them curiress from surface-level ous and excited about a learning to deep learning “the subject. transfer of learning.” Screencast tutorials related The application level of to the lesson can also be used Bloom’s taxonomy phase correfor students who were out sick sponds to Hattie’s transfer of or who need remedial instruclearning stage. This is where tion. If the screencast is kept teachers provide practice oppor- short and has a little humor, it tunities that enable students can be extremely engaging. to work with their new knowlThe types of technology tools edge, begin to own the new you use at this stage will likeskills, and identify and correct ly depend on your subject and any misunderstandings about the practice opportunities you they learned. devise. Generally, self-grading Teachers’ limited time and tests and other formative asheavy workload can make the sessment tools not only engage extra effort required to move students, but also effectively students through the transfer isolate the skills that need to be of learning and into deep learn- mastered and also give timely ing seem unfeasible. Fortunate- feedback so students can self ly, technology tools can provide correct. You can provide remesupport for each stage. dial support, as well as enrichSurface-level learning is ment for students ahead of usually teacher directed, and at their classmates, through free,
standards-based and easy-touse resources such as Learnzillion and Khan Academy. At the deep learning level, technology tools are used to show evidence of learning, analysis abilities, etc. One way of introducing deep learning is having students do what teachers do: match tools or activities (e.g. a video, lab experiment, project) to the content they’re going to deliver. Creating a suitable match requires considerable depth and complexity of thought. For example, if students need to do a presentation on the periodic table or a specific element, they could opt to use Google Slides or create videos with Animoto, iMovie, or WeVideo. Such tools are usually free (at least at the basic level) for teachers. Of course, students should also receive surface-level knowledge on how to use the selected technology tools. Fortunately, students today tend to be highly intuitive when it comes to technology, so most will master the tools very quickly.
— Kelly Bielefeld is the Assistant Superintendent of Unified School District in Clearwater, Kansas.
Teachers who promote creativity see results By Lydia Saad Gallup WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Creativity in the classroom goes hand in hand with exceptional student learning, according to a new Gallup study examining U.S. education. Specifically, K-12 teachers who frequently make assignments that require students to think creatively are much more likely than other teachers to observe higher-order cognitive skills in their students. These skills include: engaging in problem-solving, demonstrating critical thinking, making connections between different subjects, having deep learning of subject matter, retaining what they have learned. Classroom creativity also corresponds to more engaged, confident learners. Specifically, teachers who practice creativity in learning are much more likely than their counterparts who do not practice this to say their students often take responsibili-
ty for their own learning; a project to express what feel confident about their they’ve learned; 6) work ability to master difficult on a multidisciplinary material; are willing to project; 7) work on a take risks; and display project with real-world a strong desire to learn applications; and 8) more about the subjects publish or share projects taught in school. with people outside the These findings are classroom. based on a nationally Gallup’s new CreativSAAD representative online ity in Learning report survey of 1,036 K-12 finds that teachers who teachers conducted March combine creativity with assign27-April 5, 2019, using the Galments that make transformative lup Panel. Additionally, for this use of technology see even better study, Gallup conducted online student outcomes. surveys of 2,673 parents of stuExamples of transformative dents in grades K-12, as well as use of technology include using 853 students in grades six to 12. tablets or computers to create Teachers’ use of creativity in multimedia projects, conduct learning was determined by the research, analyze information frequency with which they report and create complex projects that allowing students to do each of cross disciplines. the following: 1) choose what to As the following chart shows, learn in class; 2) try different 85% of teachers who focus on creways of doing things, even if they ativity in learning and use techmight not work; 3) come up with nology in transformative ways their own ways to solve a probsay they often see their students lem; 4) discuss topics with no engaging in problem solving. right or wrong answer; 5) create This drops to 75% among teach-
ers who foster classroom creativity but use technology in more substitutional ways (replacing paper and pencil with tablets or computers to do the same tasks) and to 50% among teachers who maximize neither creativity nor transformative technology in the classroom. Similar gaps by teaching method are seen in teachers’ ratings of their students for critical thinking, retention of material and deep learning of subject matter. Among creativity-focused teachers, those who make transformative use of technology and those mainly using technology in substitutional ways are about equally likely to say their students make connections between different subjects and perform well on standardized tests. However, both groups are more likely than teachers who are less creativity-focused to say their students demonstrate these skills.
— Lydia Saad is a Senior Editor at Gallup.
THE LONGVIEW VOICE — November 22, 2019
LISD’s best and brightest Kay Ray recognized two hard-working Longview ISD employeeson Monday, Nov. 11, during the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting. Thank you Mike Gibson (LISD Maintenance Supervisor) and Wesley Dorsett and the Interact Club members (LHS Interact Club Sponsor).
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Coming Events November 22 5 p.m. LHS Boys Basketball vs Marshall (LHS) November 25 Thanksgiving Holidays (Nov. 25-29) 2 p.m. LHS Boys Basketball vs Texas High (Texas High) November 26 12 p.m. Lady Lobo Basketball vs Pleasant Grove (Pleasant Grove) November 28 Thanksgiving Day 5 p.m. Lufkin Girls Basketball vs Forest Park (Forest Park) 5 p.m. Forest Parks Boys Basketball vs Lufkin (Lufkin) November 29 Black Friday 5:30 p.m. LHS Boys Basketball vs Whitehouse (Whitehouse)
Inspired by a teacher, Reints became a teacher Cathy Reints is a seven-year mathematics teacher who began teaching at Marshall Junior High School. She is currently at Judson STEAM Academy where she teaches 8th grade math, Algebra 1 and Geometry. Reints is recognized as a passionate, student-centered educator continually seeking to improve learning and school culture. She earned her Associates of Arts in Teaching from Panola College and her Bachelor of Science in Secondary Mathematics Education from East Texas Baptist University. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from both institutions and continues to seek out additional educational opportunities as she is a life-long learner.
In her previous six years in education, Reints has maintained Gifted and Talented certification, has served as National Junior Honor REINTS Society sponsor, Mathematics Department Head, a member of the Campus Leadership Team and Teacher Leadership Team and on grade placement committees. She has been responsible for designing and presenting district professional development and has trained fellow teachers and administrators in data collection, disaggregation
and formation of small group teaching/differentiation based on the results. She is a UIL Coach, teacher mentor, student cheerleader and has served as a cooperative teacher for future educators. Reints is committed to student success inside of the classroom and in life. She teaches using collaborative, project-based learning as she believes student success is created through authentic learning and meaningful relationships. Her classroom learning environment promotes fun, growth and a sense of family. She was inspired by her own Algebra teacher to pursue teaching and implements the same welcoming and safe atmosphere in her classroom.
December 2 5 p.m. Lady Dragon Basketball vs Judson (Foster) 5 p.m. Forest Park Boys Basketball vs Lufkin (Forest Park) 5 p.m. Judson Boys Basketball vs Foster (Judson) 5:30 p.m. Lobo Boys Soccer Kick-Off Banquet December 3 5 p.m. LHS Boys Basketball vs Lufkin (LHS) December 9 6 p.m. Board of Trustees Regular Meeting December 10 8 a.m. LHS Choir Concert (Melton Auditorium) December 16 8 a.m. Foster Christmas Band Concert (Melton Auditorium) 8 a.m. Judson and Forest Park Christmas Band Concert (Melton Auditorium)
Public Notice The Board of Trustees will have a regular meeting at 6 p.m. on December 9 at the ESC Board Room. *************** Request for Proposal: Call for Quality Schools
The Longview Independent School District (LISD) is requesting proposals from qualified organizations to operate one or more campuses in partnership with the district. Selected entities will be required to enter into a performance contract with the Board prior to operational services commencing. All proposals must be submitted in complete and final form in accordance with proposal instructions by 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on December 6, 2020. Incomplete proposals, including those that are only partially uploaded, will be disqualified from this cycle. Bid specifications may be accessed at: http://w3.lisd.org/business-office/rfp/
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THE LONGVIEW VOICE — November 22, 2019
Thousands attend Junior Achievement ‘Career Inspire’ More than 2,200 students from surrounding areas attended Junior Achievement’s annual Career Inspire event on Tuesday, Nov. 5, at Maude Cobb. Eighth graders from Judson STEAM Academy, Foster Middle School, and Forest Park Middle School attended a vendor expo, career presentations from Neiman Marcus and Longview Fire Department EMTs, GLOBE Scholars, and “Dress for Success” to prepare them for life after high school or college.
Ware students hit the rhymes at Poetry Slam The first Ware ETMA Poetry Slam was amazing! Thank you parents for braving the wet, cool evening to listen to our 4th and 5th grade poets. They did amazing! We have a future Kwame Alexander or Maya Angelou in our midst! Great company, mellow tunes, and a good cup of coffee rounded out the evening. We look forward to many more parent night events at Ware ETMA! A huge thank you to Anne McCrady, Linda Nelson Martin, Cassandra Heuertz, Mike Heuertz, Rosa Ayala, Patricia Duck and Samantha Chastain for bringing this night together!
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THE LONGVIEW VOICE — November 22, 2019
Thank you for your service From the staff and students at Ware ETMA, thank you to all who have served in our United States military. They appreciated those who visited the campus for their 5th grade Veterans Day program! They were honored to have you with them on Monday, Nov. 11 today.
College fair inspires early graduates Longview Early Graduation High School (LEGHS) hosted a College Fair on Thursday, Nov. 7, in the campus’s gym. The event had more than 20 colleges, technical schools, military and workforce representatives here to give information out students. Students enthusiasm and appreciation for the fair was expressed in essays and surveys assigned and taken after the fair. Exerpt from a student essays: “The College Fair inspired me to really open doors about difference opportunities. Before, I just had my mind set on college or university, but after going to the College Fair, I really discovered more options and opportunities.” “The College Fair influenced me to do better for myself. It also has helped me to refocus myself on what I plan on doing after high school. “ “This year’s College Fair made me more excited about my senior year. It also made me look forward to going to college. I learned so much about the programs that I’m interested in and about others that are related. But overall, this was a great college fair experience.”
THE LONGVIEW VOICE — November 22, 2019
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‘Music Man’ dazzles all in attendance The Longview High School Theatre Department put on another amazing musical performance, “The Music Man.” Wonderful job everyone!
Purchase your Lobo theatre raffle tickets The Theatre Department is selling raffle tickets for a Lobo Spirit t-shirt quilt. The quilt is made from Lobo spirit and Green Out Shirts. The funds from the raffle will benefit the Theatre Scholarship fund. Tickets are $5 (1 ticket) or $10 (3 tickets). The drawing will be held December 20.
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• LISD schools earned 40 total distinctions on state accountability ratings, an increase from 34 earned last year, and the highest in the region. • Each year HUNDREDS of out-of-district students transfer INTO into Longview Independent School District, citing “education opportunities” as their reason. • International Baccalaureate project partners with “We Help Two” and sells “funky socks” to help supply legs and feet to amputees all over the world. • Brand new partnership for innovation with East Texas Advanced Academies which will bring new funding and ideas to public education. • Three campuses with national STEM certifications (Judson STEAM Academy, Bramlette STEAM Academy, and Ned E. Williams). • Largest FREE public Montessori school (for 3-to-5 year-olds) in the Nation. Provided free of charge to Longview area children. • Partnership with Longview Chamber of Commerce to help foster community partnerships and mentors for Ware students. • Went totally ‘green’ on all building projects resulting in a $200,000 award from SWEPCO for energy conservation • Graduates matriculating to EMT, Cosmetology, welding, Culinary Arts, Meat and Butchering programs nationally. • Eight-week Montessori training for other districts in Texas hosted by East Texas Montessori Prep Academy • Award-winning Theater Arts program with a director who has been with the district for more than 50 years. • Raising Highly Capable Kids parenting class in partnership with Longview Chamber of Commerce. • Horticulture Program harvests own bee hives to sell honey, wax, and wax products at FFA shows. • LIFT program annually paying out close to $1 million in staff bonuses for improved testing scores.
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• Hosted Adjunct Fair for SFA to help employ Adjunct staff in Longview and through Longview ISD. • Purchased multiple pieces of strategic real estate, without increased debt, for future expansion. • Every year of Superintendent Dr. James Wilcox tenure the LISD budget has been “in the black.” • Local corporate partnerships with Eastman and Komatsu and Longview Manufacturing Academy. • Hosted “Axe”epted East Texas meet and greet for area students attending SFA in Fall 2019. • Lobo Band continuing their string of 69 consecutive first-level honors at State Sweepstakes. • Bramlette STEAM Academy as National Capturing Kids’ Hearts national recognition/award. • Partnerships in education with UT, SMU, Texas Tech, SFA, KC, Letourneau, and UT-Tyler. • “Playing for Keeps” childcare program for students with children, as well as LISD staffers. • May 2019 hosted first LHS CTE Signing Day for students going to college or workforce. • More than 100 teachers earned Project Based Learning certifications in Spring 2019. • Multiple graduates with offers to Ivy League and other prestigious universities. • Lobo University to help prepare students and parents for life after high school. • 36 students graduate with Associates Degrees (50 projected in class of 2020). • Longview ISD middle school students earn “Duke Scholar” honors every year • LISD farm-to-table program, partnering with local farmers for cafeteria produce. • Award-winning elementary, middle school, and high school choir programs • Perfect scores on PSAT as middle schoolers from Foster Middle School.
• Only free public K-12 International Baccalaureate program in the world. • Fall 2018 LHS donated more than 400 coats to KLTV’s Coats for Kids. • Summer backpack program to make sure kids get fed year-round. • Signing Santa to help deaf ed students communicate with “Santa.” • Culinary Arts CTE student-led catering program began Fall 2018. • Only International Baccalaureate program east of Interstate 45. • More than 500 LHS students were taking dual-credit last year. • 116 incoming Freshman applying for dual credit courses. • State and National Technical Student Association winners. • Orchestra offered at elementary, middle and high school. • Named 2018 School Board of the Year from Region VIII. • More than 30 teachers with national STEM certifications. • Wall of Honor honors Veteran alumni and their families. • LHS music students annually perform at Carnegie Hall. • Privatized custodial services to save taxpayer dollars. • Gold Standard Award yearly for financial transparency. • Less than 2 percent dropout rate at Longview High. • Class of 2019 earned $8.5 million in scholarships. • 236 unduplicated seniors with dual credit hours. • Over 6500 hours of college by 2019 graduates. • 6,531 semester credit hours for dual credit. • Award-winning high school art program. • 2018 UIL Academic District Champions. • Class 6A State Football Champion. • 2,601 Workforce hours earned. • National Welding Champions.
THE LONGVIEW VOICE — November 22, 2019
City offices closing for holiday City of Longview offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29, in observance of Thanksgiving. All city offices will resume regular business hours Monday, Dec. 2. Sanitation services will not run on Thursday, Nov. 28. Thursday customers will be collected the next day, Friday, Nov. 29. The Compost Facility will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29, but will reopen Saturday, Nov. 30. The Longview Public Library will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29. Book drops will also be closed. The library will resume normal business hours Saturday, Nov. 30. Broughton Recreation Center, Green Street Recreation Center, Paula Martin Jones Recreation Center, and all other Parks buildings will close Wednesday, Nov. 27 at 5 p.m. and reopen Monday, Dec. 1. A free, community Thanksgiving Dinner will be hosted by District 3 Councilman Wray Wade on Thursday, Nov. 28 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Broughton Recreation Center.
The Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29, but reopen on Saturday, Nov. 30. Longview Transit, the public bus transportation system, will end service at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, and no service will run on Thursday, Nov. 28. Regular transportation service will resume Friday, Nov. 29. Longview Transit administrative offices will remain closed until Monday, Dec. 2. During the holiday, residents may report a water or sewer emergency by calling 903-2363030.
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LISD closed for Thanksgiving Longview Independent School District campuses and offices will be closed Nov. 25–29 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Hours of operation will return to normal on Monday, Dec. 2nd.
Way to go Brisa Ramirez, winning KC art contest We are so proud to announce that our very own Brisa Ramirez who is an 8th grader at Foster who won first place in the 2019 Kilgore College Veterans Day art contest! She was honored at their annual Veterans Day Celebration! Please congratulate her when you see her!
Everhart checks their green thumb JL Everhart’s garden is coming along nicely! The students even had a taste testing on Wednesday, Nov. 13!
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THE LONGVIEW VOICE — November 22, 2019
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THE LONGVIEW VOICE — November 22, 2019
SPORTS
ONE NOT DONE
Lobos kickstart post-season with 41-10 rout of Temple
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ongview extended their state best winning streak with a dominant 41-10 win over District 12-6A champion Temple last Friday night at Lobo Stadium. Kaden Meredith rushed for 248 yards with a 67-yard touchdown, Haynes King passed for four firsthalf TDs and ran for one and Longview’s dominant defense limited Temple to 218 yards overall and zero points after halftime as the Lobos pulled away to win their 27th consecutive victory. “You don’t win 27 games in a row on accident. They’re as good as adLobos|Continued to page 16
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Longview vs DALLAS JESUIT
Lobos to take on dynamic rushing attack in Area round It will be another solid test for the Lobo defense as Longview advances to the Area round of the Texas Class 6A playoffs against Dallas Jesuit on Friday night in Kincaide Stadium... nicknamed “Lobo West” for the consistent success Longview has had at the facility. Dallas Jesuit defeated Lakeview Centennial, 45-14, in the first round of the playoffs, and is powered by an aggresKING sive rushing attack, led by senior halfback EJ Smith, the son of Pro Football Hall of Famer and former Dallas Cowboys great Emmitt Smith. Smith and fellow Jesuit halfback Jake Taylor combined for a whopping 267 yards and five touchdowns in their 45-14 win over Centennial. Coach John King agreed that slowing down the running game is key, adding that “the offense is going to have to pull their weight as well.” “The defense has been excellent this year, but the offense just can’t expect the defense to bail them out,” he said. “We’ve got move the ball downfield and take advantage of scoring opportunities.” It was standouts Drew Beltran, Sawyer Goram-Welch, Tyshawn Taylor, Malik Cannon and Kybrien Jackson-Jamerson who led the Lobo defensive effort against Temple last week, Jesuit|Continued to page 13
McClain signs with University of Houston Congratulations to Lobo softball player Jordan McClain for signing on with the University of Houston! Having started playing at 5 years of age, McClain went on to be named the District 11-6A Defensive Player of the Year. With batting .543 with 11 extra-base hits, 43 runs scored with 36 stolen bases in 28 attempts as a junior and 21 RBIs, UH is lucky to have her!
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THE LONGVIEW VOICE — November 22, 2019
Coach King, Lobos visit Thrive360 kids Coach King and Lobos football players spent some time with children on Thursday, Nov. 7 at Thrive360. The kids spent time talking with the older boys, hearing motivation tips and experiences. One thing Coach King highlighted was the celebration of college footballs 150th year so Lobo Nation brought the children footballs and jerseys! Great job, Lobos!
Meet this year’s Lobo soccer squads Meet your 2019-2020 Longview Lobos and Lobo Seniors soccer players! We can’t wait to see them in action!
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Foster works the puzzle of engineering Foster students took part in the Project Lead The Way on Tuesday, Nov. 12. They trained with puzzle cubes that are part of the design and modeling section of PLTW. They designed, sketched and made multiview drawings then moved on to make an initial prototype. Once they were finished with a prototype they made their design with wooden cubes, including painting and sanding.
They were tested, timed, and the results were charted. The students would then write a written reflection over the whole process This lesson shows the engineering design process, helping the students learn how engineers think, work and create projects. This is also a scaffolded lesson into the final project for the section, which they just started on, more details to come as they progress on that.
Garza receives grant to aid in teaching class Congratulations to Ricardo De La Garza who received a grant from the American Chemical Society of East Texas to purchase digital thermometers. Thank you for your hard work and creating innovative classrooms for our Foster Middle School students! JESUIT |Continued from page 11 forcing seven punts from the Wildcats and little over 100 yards of total offense in the final three quarters. “This is the postseason, it’s going to take a complete team effort every week if we want to keep playing,” King said. Longview has won the last seven meetings with Dallas Jesuit, beating the Rangers every time they’ve squared off, including a
75-43 shootout in 2017 at Kincaide Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. Nov. 22nd at Kincaide Stadium in Dallas. The winner of Longview vs. Jesuit will take on the winner of Austing Vandegrift vs. Klein Collins in the Class 6A Regional match-up next week. For information about tickets please contact the Athletic Office at (903) 381-3950.
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THE LONGVIEW VOICE — November 22, 2019
‘There be dragons’ over at Foster Congratulations LaShundra Rodgers for winning the “Your Pets in the Classroom” grant! She is getting a bearded dragon for her classroom and her classes are VERY excited. Thank you for creating an innovative classroom for your Foster Middle School students.
Choir students get up and sing their hearts out We love seeing all the wonderful experiences our students are embracing this school year! The second week saw of November saw the members of the All Region Choir gathered at Carthage High School to work with world renowned directors
and perform a concert. These are the students from Longview High School that participated: Venecia Clayton Avione Davenport Bryce Rawls Ethan Stanley
Census recruitment campaign gets underway Bureau officials detail effort to hire 500,000 temp workers The U.S. Census Bureau launched a national recruitment effort today to hire approximately 500,000 temporary workers to help conduct the 2020 Census. Nearly 4,000 local recruiting events are scheduled to take place this week in communities across the nation. “We need people to apply now so they can be considered for part-time census taker positions next spring,” said Timothy Olson, Census Bureau associate director for Field Operations. “Recent high school graduates, veterans, retirees, military spouses, seasonal workers and applicants who are bilingual are highly encouraged to apply. It’s important we hire people in every community in order to have a complete and accurate census.” During a news conference at its National Processing Center Paper Data Capture Center – West in Phoenix, the Census Bureau provided an update on the status of 2020 Census operations and job opportunities available in Arizona and across the country. Census
Bureau officials were joined by national and regional partners, including AARP, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Arizona’s Complete Count Committee and Arizona’s Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. “Boys & Girls Clubs of America is proud to be a national partner of the 2020
Census. As a trusted voice in communities around the country, Boys & Girls Clubs can help reach hard-to-count communities, ensuring an accurate census and snapshot of our population.” said Julie Teer, chief development and public affairs officer, Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
Following the news conference, partner organizations and members of the media received a tour of the processing center. During the tour, Census Bureau officials explained how census forms are processed and demonstrated the technologies that are making Census|Continued to page 19
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Art professor’s work now on display The Kilgore College Visual Arts Department presents “The Little Things” by artist Michelle Taff through Dec. 4 in the Anne Dean Turk Fine Arts Gallery on the Kilgore campus. Taff, a hyperrealism painter, is the Art Gallery & Media Coordinator at The University of Texas at Tyler. Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday. Admission is free.
Visit www. facebook. com/michelletaffart/ to view some of Taff’s artwork. For more information, contact Larry TAFF Kitchen, gallery director, at 903-983-8166 or lkitchen@ kilgore.edu.
Chuck E. Cheese comes to Montessori A very special thank you to Mr. Charles E. Cheese on Thursday, Nov. 14, for stopping by the Montessori Academy this morning and visiting with our Pre-K and Kindergarten students.
Artists Wanted! We want our 2020 STEAM Fair shirts to be designed by one of our very talented Longview ISD students! We are looking for a design that captures STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) and the “What’s Your Vision” theme. Show off your creativity!!! Your design could be chosen as the official STEAM Fair T-Shirt.
5th – 12th grade students only
All Designs must be original with a maximum of three different colors
Your design must fit this year’s theme: “What’s Your Vision?” and incorporate STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics)
Designs must include Longview ISD STEAM Fair and year 2020
Designs are for the front of the shirts only
Remember: put your name and grade on the back of your entry
Submissions: due to your science teacher Monday, January 6, 2020
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LOBOS |Continued from page 11
Voters: Yes to more money for schools
vertised,” Wildcats coach Scott Stewart said of Longview (110), who advances to play Dallas Jesuit (7-4) in the area round. “On film you can size up pad level, intensity and execution. I could tell on film they were big, then you get out here and their defensive linemen can eat corn off the top of our offensive linemen’s heads,” Stewart said. Longview rushed for 312 yards, Texas A&M commitment King passed for 222, and a fast, aggressive Lobos defense that had allowed 8.5 points per game permitted just 67 yards in the second half while shutting out a Temple squad that entered averaging 48.1 points per game. “We had a lot of respect for Temple with its athleticism, running game and physicality,” said Coach John King said. “Our kids played well. We did some great things in the first half on offense, and defensively settled in to what Temple was trying to attack us with. We gave up a few big plays, but for the most part we controlled their running game.” Temple averaged 372 yards rushing in their last five district games. But against Longview’s swarming defense, Temple’s 33 carries netted just 79 yards. Temple’s leading rusher Anthony Jackson totaled only 21 yards. “It’s high-risk, high-reward. They’re super-aggressive. I don’t remember seeing a defense that fast,” Stewart said. “They were better than us up front on both sides.” On the first possession, Lobo wideout Kyas Moore hauled in Haynes King’s long pass and cruised to a 78-yard touchdown. The Lobos seized control for good by scoring the first half’s last four touchdowns. Haynes King threw to Austin Pencheon and Jhailon Braden for TDs of 3 and 23 yards, respectively, for a 20-7 lead early in the second. King’s 8-yard scoring run and 4-yard TD toss to Braden made it 34-7 before Temple’s Adrian Guzman kicked a 43-yard field goal as first-half time expired. Meredith rushed for 138 firsthalf yards, then his 110-yard second half was highlighted by a 67-yard TD burst along the right sideline 2 minutes into the third. “He’s great for our style of offense,” said Coach King. “He’s physical and has breakaway speed. He’s hard to bring down.” Haynes King praised the Lobos’ dominant defenders. “The defense gives us that lift,” he said. “We have to go against them every day. Iron sharpens iron.”
By Jeremy Blackman Houston Chronicle AUSTIN — Texas schools could receive hundreds of millions of dollars in new funding after voters on Tuesday approved a measure changing the way the state’s public school endowment distributes money. The constitutional amendment, which passed easily in Tuesday’s statewide election, is the latest in a string of reforms that lawmakers pushed for this spring amid revelations of mismanagement of the state’s $44 billion Permanent School Fund. Those include findings by the Houston Chronicle that the fund has paid out less to schools over the past decade, adjusted for inflation, even as its size has swelled and fees to outside managers have grown. Under the measure, the land board will now be able
to send up to $600 million per year directly to schools, doubling its current cap. Schools received $1.24 billion in 2018, or about 2.8 percent of the endowment. Buck Wood, an Austin lawyer specializing in school finance, said the measure was needed, but does nothing to address long-term flaws, especially with the land board’s governance. “We’ve gotten ourselves into this situation, and I’m
not sure how we’re going to get ourselves out,” he said. The move does not guarantee a windfall. In past years, the board has opted not to send money directly to schools, though it contributed to the School Board of Education, which also manages the fund. Land Commissioner George P. Bush committed to direct payments of $300 million in 2018 and 2019 amid conflict with education officials.
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Chicken Rings Honey Wheat Roll Applesauce Green Beans Mashed Potatoes Milk
6 Turkey, Cheese Sandwich Applesauce Whole Baby Carrots Broccoli with Cheese Sauce Milk
Elementary Breakfast 2 Mini Cinnamon Roll Honey Graham Crackers Milk
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Beef Rotel Dip Chicken Rotel Dip Charro Beans Spanish Rice Salsa Milk Fruit Choice
Sub Sandwich Turkey Hoagie Milk Mayonnaise Fruit Choice
6 Chicken Rings Mashed Potatoes Brown Gravy Green Beans Honey Wheat Roll Milk Fruit Choice
Hot Dog Colossal Crisp Potatoes Baked Beans Milk Mayonnaise Fruit Choice
Middle School Breakfast 2 Mini Cinnamon Roll Honey Graham Crackers Milk
3 Morning Sausage Kolache Honey Graham Crackers Milk
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6 Hot Dog Hot Dog with Chili Baked Beans Season Fries Milk
Beef Rotel Dip Chicken Rotel Dip Spanish Rice Shredded Romaine Lettuce Charro Beans Pico de Gallo Milk
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“There will be food served, but it’s also a community wide event. You do not have to live in District 3 or South Longview in order to come,” Wade said. “I would really love to try and reach out to the families of students of LISD and those who might be a bit too WADE proud to ask for help; that they know that they are welcome to come to this event.” Longview Mayor Andy Mack, a fellow LHS alum with the same passion for com-
munity service, praised Wade’s initiative and “solid commitment to giving back.” “Anyone who knows Wray Wade is not at all surprised by the heart for Longview he shows in service to his community,” he said. “I am so thankful for the wonderful example of servant-leadership he shows in word and deed to leave a lasting positive legacy for — not just his own district — but the entire City of Longview.” Superintendent Dr. James Wilcox echoed Mack’s sentiment, adding that, “it is our strong partnerships with local leaders like Councilman Wade that make the Longview ISD community such a strong one.”
WADE |Continued from page 1 “I also realize that not everyone has family nearby and some families may have to reallocate money to other areas and putting together a full Thanksgiving feast may not be possible and I want to provide an opportunity so that everyone has a warm meal, friendly company and a great place to enjoy the holidays.” Along with the delicious food that Wade will be providing for the public there will also be health service information there, housing information, inspirational speakers, musical guests and more. Wade is using his councilman stipend to pay for the Thanksgiving meal. GRADS |Continued from page 1 your own slogan.” “What will make you different? What separates you from the rest?” she asked. “My advice to you is to, yes, follow your dreams, but also be persistent. To quote the famous Nike slogan: ‘Just do it!’
NOVEMBER 2019 GRADUATES
• Robert Boston plans to attend Kilgore College where he will study Psychology. • Sarah Fuller is a Globe Scholar graduating on the recommended plan. She plans to enlist in the United States Navy. • Dorisbeth Jaimes is a Globe scholar graduating on CENSUS |Continued from page 14 the 2020 Census more accurate and efficient. “Arizona has seen major growth over the last 10 years and we’re on track for more,” said Debbie Johnson, executive director of the Arizona Office of Tourism and chair of Arizona’s Complete Count Committee. “We’re proud to collaborate with our federal and local partners for a complete count in the 2020 Census to ensure that we preserve the outstanding quality of life in our state through equitable distribution of funds and services for Arizonans.” Census takers will be hired to work in their communities and go door to door to collect responses from those who do not respond to the 2020 Census online, by phone or by mail. In certain remote areas like northern Maine and Alaska, census takers are the only way people can respond to the 2020 Census. These positions offer competitive pay, flexible hours, paid training and weekly paychecks. Pay rates vary depending on where the job is located, from $13.50 to $30.00 per hour. To determine the estimated pay rate in an individual area, visit https://2020census.gov .
the recommended plan. She plans to study physical therapy. • Giselle Jaimes is a Globe Scholar graduating on the recommended plan. She plans to study to be a dental hygienist. • Trevuon Johnson is a Globe Scholar graduating
on the recommended plan. He plans to study Welding at Texas State Technical College. • Destiny Smith is a Globe Scholar graduating on the recommended plan. She plans to study Animal Science at Stephen F. Austin University. The Longview Early Grad-
uation High School (formerly known as LEAD Academy) serves progressive students who wish to graduate early. Providing dual-credit courses for students seeking higher education, it also features career and technology options, online/ distance learning, and ACT/ SAT preparation.
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