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their program services.

LISD PROGRAM GOALS

Curriculum for the academically talented must be differentiated from that used in the regular classroom and congruent with the characteristics of gifted children. The curriculum for the gifted/talented program in Longview Independent School District will be based on the following guidelines: • individual needs, abilities, and interests • activities that emphasize the development of thinking skills rather than mere accumulation of knowledge • development of higher order thinking skills • divergent and creative thinking skills • active involvement of the learner • development of independent and self-directed learning skills • development of problem solving skills, including investigation and exploration of real problems • development of a healthy self-concept and relationship with peers • In Chapter 29.121 of the Texas Education Code, “gifted and talented student” means a child or youth who performs at or shows the potential for performing at a remarkably high level of accomplishment when compared to others of the same age, experience, or environment and who: (1) exhibits high performance capability in an intellectual, creative, or artistic area; (2) possesses an unusual capacity for leadership; or (3) excels in a specific academic field.

For more information about the Longview ISD G/T program please call 903-381-2200.

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mere accumulation of knowledge • development of higher order thinking skills • divergent and creative thinking skills • active involvement of the learner • development of independent and self-directed learning skills • development of problem solving skills, including investigation and exploration of real problems • development of a healthy self-concept and relationship with peers

In Chapter 29.121 of the Texas Education Code, “gifted and talented student” means a child or youth who performs at or shows the potential for performing at a remarkably high level of accomplishment when compared to others of the same age, experience, or environment and who: (1) exhibits high performance capability in an intellectual, creative, or artistic area; (2) possesses an unusual capacity for leadership; or (3) excels in a specific academic field.

For more information about the Longview ISD G/T program please call 903-381-2200.

Instruction this December. Her teaching certification is in Family and Consumer Science.

“I was honored to be named Teacher of the Year for the 2022 school year at GHS. I believe my colleagues chose me because they know my whole career revolves around my family and students. They’re the reason why I love being a teacher. I’ve made it my goal to always be the teacher that most adults wish they had.

“Also, Chef Hunt and myself have started ‘Catch Up with Jesus’ in the Bistro on Wednesday mornings. Students are encouraged to come check it out and grab a donut!”

Mrs. Jackson said that it can be overwhelming with 230 students, but, “I have the best culinary team by my side. They’ve been the biggest support system over the past two months. Shout out to Chef Hill, Chef M, and Chef Hunt!”

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has been on performing to the best of their ability on October 15. This district has been blessed with students throughout the years that have worked to maintain this standard of excellence.”

Their latest win took place on Saturday, Oct. 15 DANIEL at Lobo Stadium. The Lobo marching band hosted 44 bands from East Texas, including the Tyler Junior College Apache Marching Band which performed twice as an exhibition.

And the students worked incredibly hard to keep this tradition going.

“We traveled to SFA in July to have our band camp. We’re very grateful for this opportunity to take our students away from Longview to focus on the new marching season,” Mrs. Daniel said, who has been the LHS band director for the past four years. “While at SFA, we worked on the fundamentals of marching, had sectionals on music fundamentals, and also spent a lot of time working on our music for the drill. Since early August, they have been routinely working on marching fundamentals, music preparation, and learning the drill. We have been adding to our contest performance weekly since our first football game in McKinney on August 26.”

Mrs. Daniel said the students were thrilled to hear their rating announced Saturday night.

“They worked for over three months to prepare for UIL and it was nice to see them celebrate their success,” she said.

WON, BUT NOT DONE

However, this was not only the hard work that the students undertook, as the band also traveled to Mesquite for an away game the night before. The band arrived back in Longview around 1 a.m. to get a little rest for the big event the next day.

Come 7 a.m. on Saturday, 110 students, countless parents, and all LISD band directors worked until nearly midnight to host the event. They guided bands to warm-up areas and the stadium, worked concessions, made sure no cars parked where the buses needed to park, served water, prepped the field between bands, and so much more.

“Our Lobo Band team got the job done. After working tirelessly to support our Lobos Friday night and host those 44 bands on Saturday, our students took the field at 9:30 p.m. and had a great performance. I was very proud of how they handled themselves,” Mrs. Daniel said. “I received many compliments from band directors from other districts on the job our students did. They represented our district very well and we should all be proud.

“They are an asset to Longview ISD.” BIG GREEN

MARCHING MACHINE

Longview High School’s Lobo Band (nicknamed the “Big Green Marching Machine”) specializes in military-style marching that has distinguished them from other bands and has been a local tradition for more than 80 years.

In addition to the various group events, Longview High School band members compete at UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest and also audition for The Texas Music Educators Region, Area, and State bands.

Longview ISD Superintendent Dr. James Wilcox said, “this achievement is not only a testament to the high quality of students and staff, but the many parents and community members who support this program.”

“Our young people are able to excel because our entire community believes in and supports our students,” he said. “The long hours put in by these students, their teachers, as well as the many parents and volunteers, is what keeps this tradition of excellence alive.”

“LISD Director of Bands Mrs. Rhonda Daniel has shown that there will be no slowing down, but that the Big Green Marching Machine is still going strong,” Dr. Wilcox added.