Volume III, Issue 10 (October 2018)

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“I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have.” ― Thomas Jefferson

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Dr. Jennifer Bailey hopes to ‘Lead, Love, Learn’

Johnston-McQueen Elementary Principal Dr. Jennifer Bailey may be a newcomer to Longview ISD, but she’s no stranger to academic leadership. A seasoned teacher and administrator, Dr. Bailey hopes to help inspire her students and staff to soar into success.

Longview ISD spokeswoman Elizabeth Ross sat down with Dr. Bailey last month to talk about her goals and vision for JohnstonMcQueen Elementary.

When did you decide you wanted to work in education?

“I’ve always enjoyed school, and like many children, I pretended to have “class” with my stuffed animals. However, I think the major moment was when I was in high school, as I umpired little league baseball and coached the little league cheer squad. I just so enjoyed working with kids and seeing the impact that positive and supportive relationships had on so many. I was a kid that thrived off of teachers connecting with me at school, so those personal experiences kept driving me back to making a difference for students. As an educator, we are the catalyst for our students, and I was fortunate to recognize that as a student myself.”

What was your most rewarding moment in education?

“That is a tough one because there are so many. I have been fortunate to be a part of many accolades

with state championships through UIL Academics and big gains in campus improvement, but it all comes back to seeing students be successful. It doesn’t take a trophy or a recognition to feel that reward; it often comes through the small, everyday moments when I see a student overcome an obstacle or get a concept that may have been daunting previously. As an instructional leader, I believe that if my teachers are supported and prepared, then that will directly lead to my students being supported and prepared. So, that reward also comes in the celebrations in which my teachers feel confident and excited about just a really great day or seeing a student achieve a tremendous accomplishment.”

Who has been your role model/ mentor through this journey? How have they shaped this path?

“I have been fortunate to have so many, and I could probably bore everyone with talking at length about that! But, there are two who have definitely stood out that have coached me, believed in me, and have given me so many tools Principal|Continued to page 3

Nitin Rangu named National LOBO ROYALTY Merit semifinalist

Longview High School senior Nitin Rangu has been named as a National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalist. Nitin is among 16,000 students nationwide – less than 1 percent of all U.S. high school seniors – to receive the honor, and he is competing for a share of more than $32 million in college scholarships.

The field of semifinalists was narrowed from about 1.5 million high school juniors, who entered the 2019 National Merit Scholarship Program.

“It is thrilling to be considered a semifinalist for this great honor,” Nitin said.

The field of will be narrowed in February, with three types of National Merit Scholarships awarded in the spring of 2019.

Malaika Pencheon, a four year duchess for the homecoming court, was crowned homecoming queen Sept. 14th prior to the Lobos game against John Tyler.

Her dedication to Lobo Nation was shining as she came directly from Lobo Coliseum in her Lady Lobo Volleyball uniform just in time to accept her crown.

Rotary Club honors Student, Teacher of the Month

The Longview Rotary Club honored Longview High School senior Kathryn Roper and East Texas Montessori Prep Academy teacher Maria Felix during their regular meeting Sept.

18 at the Summit Club of Longview.

Maria and Kathryn were recognized as the September 2018 Teacher of the Month and Student of the Month for excellence both inside and outside the classroom.

“Both of these individuals represent the best and brightest of the education community in Longview,” said Rotary Club of Longview President Gordon Northcutt. “We are glad to celebrate their accomplishments in making our community stronger through education.”

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Kathryn Roper

Longview ISD Board of Trustee Ava Welge introduced Roper.

“Kathryn is a candidate for the International Baccalaureate Diploma at Longview High School and is currently ranked 4th in her class. She has Rotary|Continued to page 2 PEP Principal Fine Arts Night

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OPINION

How can you make Longview better?

By Mayor Andy Mack

Welcome to the start of another school year: learning about math, science, history, art, and music.

Welcome to school supplies, homework, cafeteria lunches, extracurricular activities, pep rallies, and new and old friends.

Personally, I love what the start of the new school year represents.

Students starting anew, advancing to the next grade, taking the next step, learning at the next level. A lot of stuff probably happened in your life this past year, but now it’s time to start fresh again.

It’s like having a chance to celebrate a Happy New Year, but in August. Your grades have reset and everyone is at the starting line. You have the chance to make new choices to learn, discover, and grow. I encourage you to grab that opportunity with both hands and run as hard as you can to the finish line that will greet you next May. When you do that, you reap the

benefits and so does the community around you.

I truly believe that the future of our community is dependent upon the success of the students in our schools. When we invest into our students, our whole community is positively impacted both today and in the years to come. As a community, we receive the benefit of young people who are educated, thoughtful, caring and capable to continue to improve the places that they call home.

When I became Mayor, I decided to set aside my mayoral stipend to create a scholarship fund for students from the four Longviewarea high schools: Longview, Pine Tree, Spring Hill, and Hallsville. I make a selection of who gets the scholarship based upon an essay written by the applicants. Each year I get to read the essays of the students applying for the

scholarship, and I have to tell you that I am blown away by the quality of these kids.

I know that our schools are filled with kids who have the abilities to do great things.

The topic of the essay is “What do you want to do to make Longview better?” So, I want you all to begin thinking about that right this moment.

Do you realize you have the power to make Longview better? You do. And so do all of us.

In each moment you are either making things better, doing nothing or making things worse. I would argue that “doing nothing” is about the same as “making things worse”.

You may be thinking there is nothing you can do to improve our city, but you can! Just this past week I was contacted by a 12 year old who had some pretty cool ideas about making Longview better. So put some thought into it – and let me know your ideas. Email me anytime at amack@longviewtexas.gov. I

can’t wait to see your responses!

It is our job as a community to encourage you to not be scared, to take that leap, and to run after your education and your dreams.

So, I encourage you to make the most this time of year – and every time of the year. Get excited about what you are going to learn and what new things you will discover. And get excited about what you can do to improve your community. I know Longview has given all of us a lot – it is our turn to give back to Longview. Your community is here cheering you on.

Have a great school year!

Study hard, have some fun and say your prayers,

Andy

— Dr. Andy Mack is a 1978 graduate of Longview High School. An oral and maxillofacial surgeon for more than 25 years, he is currently owner-operator of East Texas Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Longview.

Texas keeps slurping up local property taxes Do you hear that giant sucking sound? It’s the sound of our state government in Austin slurping up your local school taxes.

Last week, the Texas Education Agency projected that the state will spend $3.5 billion less in general revenue funds on education over the next couple of years.

That’s because the local property tax revenues are expected to go through the roof — rising by about 6.8 percent each year. As property tax revenues rise, the state cuts its share of school funding. More of the tax burden is left on the shoulders of homeowners and businesses.

Or, to put it bluntly: You pay billions more in property taxes so that the state can pay billions less and your local school district ends up with the same amount of money.

That doesn’t seem fair, but it’s what the state planned. The biennial budget was balanced on the presumption of a nearly 14 percent hike in property taxes.

Texas needs to reverse the flow on the school funding pipeline and start sending more state dollars down to local school districts.

Considering how important education is to Texas’ future, and how much voters hate the inexplicable rise in property taxes year after year, you would think state leaders would be laser focused on fixing our school finance system.

Unfortunately, they’re acting more like the kids in the classroom’s back row who would rather goof off than pay attention to their work.

Gov. Greg Abbott announced earlier this month that he wants to

pass an amendment to the Texas Constitution that would ban the possibility of an income tax. That’s a bit like saying he’s going to spend July preparing for the next major blizzard in Brownsville. Texas doesn’t have an income tax, but we do have a broken property tax system.

At the Christian Values Summit in The Woodlands last month, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick chose to relitigate his infamous bathroom bill — the last thing Texas needs.

It’s not as if Texas is wanting for ideas on how to fix our school funding system. In meetings with the Houston Chronicle editorial board, several House Republicans discussed the idea of the state growing its share of the public school budget and giving local districts the

Rotary|Continued from page 1 guidance counselor Cindy Johnson. played violin since the 3rd Maria Felix grade and has been part of the Felix represented East Texas Montessori Prep Academy as their LHS Orchestra for four years.

Teacher of the Year for 2018-2019.

Kathryn was participated in “Maria Felix was born in Long Beach, California and raised in UIL solo and ensemble where Longview, Texas,” said Gordon Northcutt. “She is a proud product she has earned the highest of Longview ISD. Felix graduated from Texas A&M University with a distinction. She has also Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies in 2013 and then obtained participated in the Technology her Master’s degree from Texas A&M in Bilingual Education in 2016.

Student Association (TSA) This is her sixth year teaching Bilingual Pre K/Kindergarten. Her most for four years where she significant contribution earned a chapter officer position as Parliamentarian. Kathryn has to teaching has been her advanced to nationals three times competing in events such as passion and time she Biotechnology Design, Architectural Design, Technology Problem willing to put in to reach Solving, and Water Infrastructure. She has placed in the top 10 five all learners! In her free times throughout her three national competitions. At LHS, she is time, Maria loves watching a member of the National Honor Society. Kathryn volunteers at American Ninja Warrior, Compass Hospice, Longview Public Library, Longview Community funny and action movies, Ministries, and Windridge Equestrian Therapy Center. In 2017, and attending soccer Kathryn attended the National Student Leadership Conference matches.” specializing in medicine and health care at Rice University; this past The Longview Rotary summer she traveled to Costa Rica as a participant in a language Club recognizes a local immersion program. She plans to attend Brown University or teacher and student each Northeastern University where she intends to study Spanish and month during regular work towards a career in the medical field.” luncheon meetings.

Kathryn is the daughter of Brian Roper and Foster Middle School

flexibility to lower their property tax rates.

Mike Collier, the Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor, has proposed closing the so-called “Equal and Uniform” loophole that unfairly shifts the tax burden from commercial properties onto homeowners.

We could list other fixes, but the state Legislature has to pass them and the governor has to sign them. Abbott and Patrick showed little interest during the last session.

When it comes to funding schools, it’s about time Texans learned our lesson: If we want new ideas, we’re going to need new leaders.

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Principal|Continued from page 1 from every angle. Small task, right?!?!?

However, I truly believe that serving in this role affords you the most direct impact to student success. Every decision we make and every action we take directly impacts kids. So, in that mentorship role, I also remind them of the importance if staying grounded in keeping students at the center of all that you do. This can be tough because there are pressures from every angle, but if you stay focused on the main thing, which is our kids, then you will do great.”

What would you say to someone who wants to become a teacher?

“I would absolutely encourage them because it is the most rewarding thing! I to be always start the conversation as well with successful. First is Dr. Betty Alford, who asking them their “why.” Knowing our was one of my doctoral professors and “why” keeps us grounded through tough dissertation chair and later became my boss days when our students may struggle while I served as a Director at SFA. She is the through the learning, both academically epitome of leadership, both quiet and direct, or socially. I always remind my teachers of who empowers all those around her. Learning their “why” throughout the year to keep from her on so many levels married with their desire to love, support, and serve her empowering me as a leader afforded me growing young minds. This is critical to so many opportunities to grow, which I will have as a foundation in getting started on forever be indebted to her for. Second is Mr. the journey to become a teacher.”

Dennis Williams, who I have been so excited to work with again here in Longview ISD. For all who know Mr. Williams, they know he is an exceptional man and educator, and he nurtured me and pushed me as I learned the ropes of administrator at the central office level while I was at Kilgore ISD. His sound advice, which was often leading me to think through things and problem-solve while he listened built my toolkit as a administrator. He believed in me as I took the leap into the campus principal position at Jackson Elementary. Always a listening ear and reminding me to never compromise my beliefs in student-centered decisions, Mr. Williams has given me more than I could ever return.”

What would you say to someone you were mentoring to become a campus administrator?

“Run, don’t walk to it! The campus administrator position is probably one of the most diverse and challenging positions What are your goals for your campus because you do have to know every aspect of in 2018-2019? running a campus, leading instruction, serving “Our theme this year is Lead. Love. your community, and ensuring student success Learn. Through that, I want our students to develop leadership skills, connect through relationships and build character, and finally excel through learning. It is important to me though for our students to see the whole picture of learning, as we are also teaching them to be good citizens and people. The academic success is huge and will be a non-negotiable focus,

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but if we help our students to also learn kindness, service and leadership, then we have accomplished our goal.”

What is your advice for students to reach these goals in 2018-19?

“The main thing I always remind my students is that we are here for them. They are the reason I love what I do, so I want them to love being at school and growing each day.

Our three pillars of Lead. Love. Learn. will help guide them in reaching those goals and building their skills to be successful.”

What advice do you have for parents to assist their students this school year?

“I’m a mom of two great kids, who are elementary age as well, so I know the challenges in balancing work and home life!

Homework, studying for tests, and project nights can be daunting, but we are partners in your child’s education and are here to help as well. My main advice that I always share with my parents is to connect with your child about what he/she is learning through asking more direct questions, like instead of how was your day (which I always get “fine” from my own 5th grader!) ask: What was your favorite thing that happened today? What was the most challenging thing that happened today? What are you feeling excited about that is coming up in school? What are you feeling anxious about? These questions often help us get past the surface level and target areas we can help. While we see your child through the school day, you know your child better than anyone. Please let us know if your child may be anxious about something so we can help. Please also let us know what he/she is excited about so we can reinforce that! We problem-solve more effectively when we know how a child is feeling about something. Then, more assistance in reading or math, or maybe even giving them more extended opportunities for learning come to the forefront through knowing where they stand.”

If you could have one speaker come to your campus (famous or not), who would it be?

“This is such a hard question! I would probably have to say Dr. Atul Gawande, who is a leading surgeon, professor, publishes books and also writes columns for the New York Times. Dr. Gawande speaks and writes about coaching, and how regardless of how good we get, we always need that coach to push us to make us better. I would love for my students and teachers to hear this great man share that drive and importance of striving to do better and the message that we have never “arrived.” I think this is an important lesson to learn in every aspect of our lives. My favorite statement by him is this: “Better is possible.

It does not take genius. It takes diligence. It takes moral clarity. It takes ingenuity. And, above all, it takes a willingness to try.”

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Coming Events October 1 Beginning of 2nd Six Weeks October 2 8 a.m. ACT Testing (Above Turf Room) 12 p.m. Foster PTA meeting (Foster MS) 4 p.m. Varsity Lobo Tennis host Mesquite (Lobo Tennis Complex) 5 p.m. Foster 7th Grade Football host Judson(Judson Stadium) 5 p.m. Forest Park 7th Grade Football at Lufkin Gold 5 p.m. Taco Cabana Dinner Night benefiting Foster MS 6 p.m. Foster 8th Grade Football host Judson (Judson Stadium) 6 p.m. Forest Park 8th Grade Football at Lufkin Gold 5:30 p.m. Freshman Volleyball at North Mesquite 5:30 p.m. JV Volleyball at North Mesquite 6:30 p.m. Varsity Volleyball at North Mesquite October 4 7:30 a.m. LHS Cross Country at Lindale Invitational 4 p.m. JV Tennis host Trinity (Lobo Tennis Complex) 5 p.m. Freshman Football host Liberty Eylau (Lobo Stadium) 7 p.m. JV Football host Liberty Eylau (Lobo Stadium) 5 p.m. Foster 7th Grade Volleyball at Nacogdoches 5 p.m. Forest Park 7th Grade Volleyball host Nac Moses (Forest Park Gyms) 5 p.m. Judson 7th Grade Volleyball host Lufkin (Judson Gyms) 6 p.m. Foster 8th Grade Volleyball at Nacogdoches 6 p.m. Forest Park 8th Grade Volleyball host Nac Moses (Forest Park Gyms) 6 p.m. Judson 8th Grade Volleyball host Lufkin (Judson Gyms) October 5 No school: Parent/Teacher Conference Day October 6 8 a.m. SAT Testing (LHS) 9 a.m. Serve-A-Thon Competition (Foster MS Gym) October 8 5 p.m. Forest Park 7th Grade Football host Texas High (Judson Stadium) October 9 5 p.m. Foundation Night at McAlister’s Deli 5 p.m. Foster 7th Grade Volleyball at Nacogdoches 5 p.m. Judson 7th Grade Volleyball host Lufkin Purple (Judson Gym) 5:30 p.m. Freshman Volleyball (A) at Tyler Lee 5:30 p.m. JV Volleyball at Tyler Lee 6 p.m. Lobo Cheer Parent Meeting (LHS Cafeteria) 6 p.m. Foster 8th Grade Volleyball at Nacogdoches 6 p.m. Judson 8th Grade Volleyball host Lufkin Purple (Judson Gym)

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ELEMENTARY

PEP Principal Sue Wilson ‘Pennies for Patients’ tapped for Region VII program helps fight cancer leadership role Leadership takes on many meanings, but service is the one area that always stands out when you think of leadership. Hudson PEP principal, Sue Wilson is always willing to step up and serve, whether it is for her community, her students, her teachers or her families.

It was of little surprise when the Texas Elementary Principals & Supervisors Association (TEPSA) announced Sue Wilson as the Region 7 President-Elect for 2018-19.

“Professional engagement is the hallmark of an instructional leader. We look forward to Sue’s contributions to the association during the upcoming year,” said Harley Eckhart, TEPSA Executive Director.

TEPSA, whose trademark is educational leaders learning with and from each other, has served Texas school leaders since 1917. Member owned and member governed, TEPSA has more than 5,900 members who direct the activities of 3 million PreK-8 school children.

Wilson is ready to serve in this position for the association; she will be a member of the executive committee, plan the programs, be in charge of door prizes for meetings, book venues for meetings, and ensures that Region 7 has all the principal contacts to send invites out for the first meeting of the year.

One of the biggest responsibilities will be going to Austin during legislative sessions; the executive board will meet with state representative and express what is needed in education and the concerns they are facing every day.

“We have a voice, we are not a lobbyist group,” said Wilson. “They really listen to us and understand we are speaking on behalf of what is best for our public schools. That can be very powerful.”

A member of TEPSA for more than 25 years, Wilson truly believes in the power of learning from and supporting fellow administrators.

“This organization keeps you fresh, it really motivates you. You have to be a lifelong learner in this field.”

Wilson also mentioned that everyone needs to belong to some sort of professional organization to learn and grow.

“If you want to be a principal or if you are a principal, join TEPSA. It is wonderful place to network, to get support, and inspiration. You get a newsletter and magazine and so much more.”

Last month Johnston-McQueen Elementary LISD kicked off their annual Pennies for Patients fundraiser.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society kicked off an assembly explaining how each of them can help become superheroes for patients all over Texas by bringing their coin boxes back with donations, “couch cushion change,” and funds earned by doing chores.

The most impactful moment of the assembly was learning about Caitlyn Warren’s

experience.

Caitlyn received a cancer diagnosis when she was in Kinder at JMQ and has been traveling to Dallas to receive treatments. She has been hospitalized several times over the years due to side effects of her treatments. We are happy to report that Caitlyn is in remission and be receiving her last treatment in December.

Students were also informed that cancer was not something you could catch like a cold.

In 2017-2018 school year, Johnston-McQueen Elementary raised $1,584. This was the highest amount raised from JMQ since they started working with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Viewettes welcome students Our Viewettes had a great time greeting students at all of the elementary and middle school campuses on Sept. 24th.

Thank you Viewettes!

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Montessori teachers earn certifications Congratulations to these Montessorians: Omar Baracaldo, Kirsten Valentine,Grace Smith, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Maria Felix, Ashley Cryer, Deonne Collins, Kacey Brisnehan, Lorraine Vasquez. Also, not shown Erika Garcia received her certification.

This dedicated and hard working group of teachers have completed all required training and a year of internship through Southwestern Montessori Training Center, Inc. They are officially Certified Montessori teachers!

JMQ Classroom Transformed

Just another one of the many reasons we LOVE OUR SCHOOL!! Johnston-McQueen teacher Mrs. Campbell’s room went through a major transformation last night! They are definitely ready to DIVE INTO READING!!

‘Mini Majorette’ program a big success More than 100 girls ages 4 through 8th grade attended Mini Majorette Camp hosted last month by LHS Majorettes.

Campers learned a routine that was performed Sept. 14th during the homecoming football game against John Tyler.

Page 5 6:30 p.m. Freshman Volleyball (B) at Tyler Lee 6:30 p.m. Varsity Volleyball at Tyler Lee October 11 8 a.m. District Tennis Tournament (Rockwall) 5 p.m. Foster Volleyball at Nacogdoches 5 p.m. Forest Park Volleyball at Lufkin 5 p.m. Judson host Nacogdoches (Judson Gym) 5:30 p.m. JV Football at Mesquite Horn 5:30 p.m. Freshman Football host Mesquite Horn (Lobo Stadium) October 12 Wall of Honor Nominations Due 8 a.m. District Tennis Tournament (Rockwall) 5 p.m. LHS Tailgate Party at Citizens National Bank 5:30 p.m. Freshman Volleyball host Mesquite Horn (Lobo Coliseum) 5:30 p.m. JV Volleyball host Mesquite Horn (Lobo Coliseum) 6:30 p.m. Varsity Volleyball host Mesquite Horn (Lobo Coliseum) Pink Out/MS Night - Forest Park 7:30 p.m. - Varsity Football host Mesquite Horn (Lobo Coliseum) October 13 7:30 a.m. 11-6A Cross Country Meet (UT Tyler Soccer Complex) 8 a.m. Lil Spikers Volleyball Tournament (Lobo Coliseum) 8 a.m. LHS Swim Team at Tyler ISD Aquatics Center October 15 5 p.m. Foster 7th Grade Football host Tyler Moore (Judson Stadium) 6 p.m. Foster 8th Grade Football host Tyler Moore (Judson Stadium) October 16 5 p.m. Forest Park 7th Grade Football host Nacogdoches (Judson Stadium) 5 p.m. Judson 7th Grade Football at Lufkin Gold 5:30 p.m. Freshman Volleyball at Mesquite 5:30 p.m. JV Volleyball at Mesquite 6 p.m. Forest Park 8th Grade Football host Nacogdoches (Judson Stadium) 6 p.m. Judson 8th Grade Football at Lufkin Gold 6:30 p.m. Varsity Volleyball at Mesquite October 18 8 a.m. LHS Swim Team at Lufkin Swim Center Dual Meet 10 a.m. 9th Grade Awards Assembly (Mickey Melton Auditorium) 5 p.m. Foster 7th Grade Volleyball at Lufkin 5 p.m. Judson 7th Grade Volleyball host Forest Park (Judson Gym) 5:30 p.m. JV Football host Rockwall Heath (Lobo Stadium) 5:30 p.m. Freshman Football at Rockwall Heath 6 p.m. Foster 8th Grade Volleyball at Lufkin 6 p.m. Foster 8th Grade

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MIDDLE SCHOOL Foster hosted their first Fine Arts Night on Sept. 24th

“We wanted to bring all our fine arts areas together and host an evening performance for our parents,” said Mrs. Riggins, Foster Fine Arts Department Head. “So many of our parents don’t get the chance to see their student perform because their assemblies or performances are during the day, this gives them that chance.”

Performances included choir, orchestra, band, theatre, and Dragonettes. There were also artist renderings hanging on the walls for parents to see.

LPD: Serving and Protecting

The Longview Police Department has one sergeant and six School Resource Officers who serve Longview ISD. The officers serve as law enforcement officer, counselor, and educator. Thank you: Mark Alford, Bryan Bankston, Josh Marrs, Jose Montalvo, Robert Brian, Craig Martin, and Roger Askew.

School Resource Officers consider the school they serve as their personal responsibility or their beat. They are there to bridge the gap between youth and law enforcement and create a positive role model for the students. A SRO is on campus to reduce juvenile crime and help the students formulate awareness to rules and authority. The SRO’s also teach the students to avoid becoming a victim as a child and adult.

Another important role of School Resource Officers is to assist the school administration in Lock-Down and Lock-Out Drills, fire drills, inclement weather and evacuation measures. The SRO becomes a valuable resource in evaluating and redefining the drills that could ultimately be a life saver for the faculty and children.

Our School Resource Officers are on campuses for safety but the majority of the time they become a counselor and teacher for the children as they grow. The SRO’s are known by almost every student in their school and are sought out for bullying, drug and alcohol issues, family problems, constitutional law topics, and many more concerns. The SRO’s become a pillar of trust and identity in the school and will be remembered by the students for a lifetime. The SRO’s take the time to help grow our schools and community from the ground up by establishing a great foundation with the student and law enforcement at an early age.

CLEAR BAG POLICY

Beginning in August 2018, clear bag policy will be in place for all Longview ISD athletic events.

Approved and non-approved types of bags are shown below.

LARGE To bring bags to a home athletic event, bags must be clear and not exceed 12 in. (by 6 in. by 12 in.) or be a clear one gallon resealable plastic freezer storage bag.

One per person. Bags must be clear plastic, vinyl or 12” PVC and have a maximum of one logo imprint not exceeding 4.5 in. tall x 3.4 in. wide.

12”

12”

Backpack

Printed Pattern Plastic Bag

Large Tote Bag

Fanny Pack

6” One Gallon Clear Resealable Plastic Storage Bags

Branded

Color Logo

All non-clear and/or larger than those shown on the left.

Clear

12”

12”

NOT APPROVED

APPROVED

OR

Solid Color Cinch Bag

6”

12”

Logo must not exceed 4.5”x3.4”

Purse

SMALL BAGS The only non-clear bags permitted are small clutch bags (with or without a strap) that are the size of a hand.

Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at designated areas.

3.5”

4.5” 6.5”

Reusable Grocery Tote

Camera Case

Colored Plastic Storage Bag

Diaper Bag

Mesh or Straw Bag

4.5” 4”

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Dr. Wilcox shares updates on campus programs

Superintendent Dr. James WIlcox gave board members an update on recent district progress during a regular meeting Sept. 17th.

Montessori at Ware Dr. Wilcox informed the board that first Grade teachers at Ware East Texas Montessori Academy have spent a total of 8 weeks of summer in intensive training through Southwest Montessori Training Center and “will be completing their internship during the fall and spring of the 2018-2019 school year.”

“This marks the first step toward full implementation of the Montessori program from grades 1 through 5,” he said.

Enrollment has increased to 117 students, including 32 student and sibling transfers from within the district and 7 transfers from outside the district, Dr. Wilcox said.

“A series of Parent Information Meetings were held throughout August during enrollment and registration to provide information about the program and assist parents with the registration process,” he said.

Dr. Wilcox explained that classrooms have undergone a transformation as Montessori materials have replaced traditional classroom teaching materials.

“Most enrolled students are already familiar with Montessori routines and procedures since they attended the Montessori Prep Academy for Pre-K and Kindergarten which made for a smooth transition,” he said.

South Ward ‘Espanol’ Dr. Wilcox also talked about the district’s dual-language program at South Ward Elementary.

“In addition to English learners, native English speakers benefit from participating in dual-language programs,” he said. “Dual language programs appear to positively affect general academic performance and enhance job opportunities in the future.”

Starting in October 2018, South Ward Elementary School will begin offering the two-way dual language program to all

students in first grade. A grade level will be added each school year. Instructional time will be 50 percent in English and 50 percent in Spanish.

Wilcox told board members that all students will be partnered with a classmate who is dominant in the opposite language.

“English Language Arts and math instruction will be taught in English, and Spanish Language Arts, science, and social studies will be taught in Spanish,” he said. “At the end of five years, the students should be bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural.”

Texas ‘OnRamps’ Program Dr. Wilcox also brought trustees up-to-date on the latest developments with the district’s “OnRamps” initiative.

“A dual-enrollment program, OnRamps enables high school students to experience the academic rigor of college and earn college credit at the University of Texas at Austin or Texas Tech University,” he said. “The advanced courses are aligned to college content that transfer to any public university in Texas as core credits.”

Students are not required to take the TSI exam and have until the last day of class to claim credit for the course or drop the course without penalty.

Wilcox told the board that Longview High School has joined with UT Austin to offer On Ramps dual enrollment to 227 students so far, with many more expected to join.

“Students may enroll in a yearlong course in computer science, U.S. history, pre-calculus, and geoscience. UT-trained Longview High School teachers teach these courses,” he added.

Trustees meet in the boardroom of the LISD Education Support Center, 1301 E. Young St. The next regular meeting is tent atively scheduled for 7 p.m. Oct. 8th.

For more information about the Longview ISD Board of Trustees please visit the district website at www.LISD.org/ board.

Schools seeking more locally-produced food

AUSTIN — The Texas Department of Agriculture hopes to continue expanding its Farm Fresh initiative, bringing locally sourced food to school meals, an area highlighted at the 2-day Business of Numbers and Nutrition Conference in Austin.

“We now have over 1.7 million school kids getting fresh, locally produced fruits, vegetables, meats and dairy, so we thought we’d bring all of our partners together in a collaboration,” Commissioner Sid Miller said.

Producers met with nutritionists from across the state to learn about ways to provide students with more locally grown food. Dani Sheffield, executive director of child nutrition services at Aldine ISD, said her district educates the community on its efforts.

“In my opinion, that’s becoming more important than the

food because I believe nutrition cannot be forced,” she said. “It has to be learned.”

It’s a partnership that helps both sides of the equation.

“It’s really important for the schools, because the child obviously gets nutritious vegetables, but it’s obviously important for the people that produce vegetables and other products to have the schools as a resource of revenue for them,” said Michael Mosley, with Johnson’s Backyard Garden in Austin.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is working in conjunction with the Texas Department of Agriculture on the Farm Fresh program.

“We want to make sure all children in the state of Texas have access to food that’s grown right in their backyard,” Eddie Longoria with the U.S. Department of Agriculture said. “In Texas, that’s the entire state of Texas. That can be anything that grows in the ground to something that’s an animal that we eat. It’s all beef, pork, poultry, anything you can possibly think of.”

About 40 percent of Texas schools are involved in the initiative so far. Miller says this is the first time Farm Fresh is a part of the summer meal program.

“It can be churches, it can be YMCAs,” he said. “It may be all sorts of people partnering with us.”

The Texas Department of Agriculture plans to dedicate the month of October to promote the Farm Fresh program. Last year, that effort led to schools buying $5 million worth of local food, according to Miller.

Page 7 Volleyball host Forest Park (Judson Gym) October 19 5:30 p.m. Hudson PEP Fall Festival 5:30 p.m. Freshman Volleyball at Rockwall Heath 5:30 p.m. JV Volleyball at Rockwall Heath 6:30 p.m. Varsity Volleyball at Rockwall Heath 7:30 p.m. Varsity Football at Rockwall Heath October 22 5 p.m. Foster 7th Grade Football host Lufkin Purple (Judson Stadium) 6 p.m. Foster 8th Grade Football host Lufkin Purple (Judson Stadium) October 23 5 p.m. Judson 7th Grade Football host Forest Park (Judson Stadium) 5:30 p.m. Freshman Volleyball (A) host Rockwall Heath (Lobo Coliseum) 5:30 p.m. JV Volleyball host Rockwall Heath (Lobo Coliseum) 6 p.m. Judson 8th Grade Football host Forest Park (Judson Stadium) 6:30 p.m. Freshman Volleyball (B) host Rockwall Heath (Lobo Coliseum) 6:30 p.m. Varsity Volleyball host Rockwall Heath (Lobo Coliseum) October 25 5 p.m. Foster 7th Grade Volleyball host Judson (Foster Gyms) 5 p.m. Forest Park 7th Grade Volleyball host Nacogdoches (Forest Park Gym) 5:30 p.m. Freshman Football host North Mesquite (Lobo Stadium) 5:30 p.m. JV Football at North Mesquite 6p.m. Foster 8th Grade Volleyball host Judson (Foster Gyms) 6 p.m. Forest Park 9th Grade Volleyball host Nacogdoches (Forest Park Gym) October 26 7:30 p.m. Varsity Football host North Mesquite (Lobo Coliseum) Little League Night October 27 8 a.m. - UIL Area Marching Contest 8 a.m. - LHS at Nacogdoches Invitational 8 a.m. - ACT Testing (LHS) October 30 8 a.m. LHS Photos (Little Theatre) 5 p.m. Judson 7th Grade Football at Nacogdoches(Moses) 5 p.m. Foster 7th Grade Football at Lufkin Gold 5 p.m. Forest Park 7th Grade Football host Nacogdoches (Judson Stadium) 6 p.m. Forest Park 8th Grade Football host Nacogdoches (Judson Stadium) 6 p.m. Foster 8th Grade Football at Lufkin Gold 6 p.m. Judson 8th Grade Football at Nacogdoches (Moses) October 31 Halloween 5 p.m. Taco Cabana Foundation Night

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HIGH SCHOOL

Bennett, Mack named to Texas Bank & Trust board Texas Bank and Trust celebrates the fortyfirst anniversary of Student Board of Directors, recognizing outstanding high school seniors who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership, and a commitment to community service.

We are proud to introduce the following members of the 2018-2019 Student Board.

• Madison Bennett, daughter of Belinda and Marshal Bennett, is a senior at Longview High School. She is an International Baccalaureate student and a member of the National Honor Society and the Viewettes drill team. Madison is level five pointe ballerina and has performed with the Longview Ballet Theater for the past 12 years. Madison believes she is impacting the world through her volunteer efforts with

Happy Punctuation Day!

Long v iew High School students in Mrs. Childers’ International Baccalaureate class celebrated National Punctuation Day in style last month, wearing punctuation marks, bringing punctuation snacks, and creating punctuation RAPS!

the Highway 80 Rescue Mission and the Arabella of Longview Community Center. She plans to attend Texas A&M University and study nursing. Madison’s future goals include working as a nurse practitioner.

• Madelyn Mack, daughter of Dr. Ben and Julie Mack, is a senior at Longview High School. She is an International Baccalaureate student and a member of the National Honor Society. She is also captain of the Viewettes drill team and a member of the Z-Club. Madelyn believes she is impacting the world through serving on mission trips, volunteering with non-profit organizations, such as the Highway 80 Rescue Mission and Heartisans, and by serving as a positive example for others. She plans to attend Baylor University and study dental medicine. Madelyn’s future goals include working as a dentist.

FFA earns 2nd prize at East Texas State Fair

G R E AT JOB L o ng v ie w F FA students Angelica Lambarria, Michele L oz a , Destiny Smith, Yahir Gaona, and Wesley Manion for your excellent work today earning SECOND PLACE at the East Texas St ate Fair’s landscape contest!

G reat Job!

LOBOS TAKE-BACK DAY Parents and Grandparentsbring your unwanted, expired, and unused prescription drugs to the LHS Football game to prevent prescription drug misuse WHERE: LHS FOOTBALL GAME WHEN: OCTOBER 26, 2018 TIME: 6 PM - 8 PM COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS | COALITION FOR DRUG-FREE YOUTH

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Kilgore College will present ‘Lord of the Flies’

K ilgore College Theatre will present “Lord of the Flies” beginning Oct. 18 in Van Cliburn Auditorium on the Kilgore campus.

The play is set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 18-20, with a matinee performance 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21.

It was adapted by Nigel Williams from the 1954 novel by Nobel Prizewinning English author William Golding.

Two special morning performances are also scheduled for area schools and community organizations set for 10:30 a.m. Oct. 18 and 19, which will feature an educational presentation and discussion with the play’s cast and crew after the show.

General admission tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for students and $5 for KC students with a student ID. Discounted ticket-pricing is available for groups of 10 or more.

This tale follows the breakdown of civilized behavior among young children in a setting of isolation and fear that highlights the contrast between cooperation and competition.

The play is appropriate for all ages but children under the age of seven will not be admitted.

Late arrivals will also not be admitted.

The box office will open one hour prior to each performance.

Purchase tickets online at www.kilgore.edu/ drama or by phone at 903-983-8126.

For more information, e-mail the KC Theatre Box Office at boxoffice@kilgore.edu.

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Lobo University now underway

It’s never too early for high school students to start preparing for college and the LHS College and Career Center is hosting a series of events to help spur students to consider their options now that the school year is underway: Session 3: Monday, November 12, 6:30 PM Greater East Texas College Night at Maude Cobb Activity Center sponsored by the Greater Longview Organization for Business and Education (GLOBE) 6:30 PM. Free admission.

Target Audience: 9th through 12th grade parents and students Representatives from over one hundred colleges, universities, and technical schools and the military will be present to answer questions about admission, financial aid, and academic programs. This is a great opportunity to be added to the schools’ mailing lists and to visit with college recruiters.

Session 5: Wednesday, January 16, 2019, 6:30 PM, outside the LHS College and Career Center on the second floor of the main building Topic: “The PSAT, SAT, ACT and Getting Juniors Ready to Apply to College” Target Audience: 9th-11th Grade Parents First, Kay Ray and Linda Buie will explain the components of the October 2018 PSAT score report. All freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who took the October 2018 PSAT and their parents are encouraged to attend.

Next, Kay Ray, scholarship coordinator, and Tieraney Beall, academic advisor, will explain all that juniors need to do during the spring semester so that they are ready to apply to college in fall 2019 of their senior year.

Information will include taking college admission exams, writing college admission essays, and meeting college deadlines.

Session 6: Wednesday, January 23, 2019, 6:30 PM, outside the LHS College and Career Center on the second floor of the main building Topic: “Earning College Scholarships” Target Audience: 12th Grade Parents Kay Ray, scholarship coordinator, will explain how students can earn thousands in scholarships from local community organizations, businesses, churches, and school organizations. Mrs. Ray will also explain the importance of the student resumé, giving examples to follow so students can create an outstanding resumé, and the importance of letters of recommendation.

She will have a list of all the local scholarships LHS students won by the Class of 2019.

Visit the Longview High School Counseling and Guidance Website for information about college, college visits, college recruiters visiting LHS, college admission testing, and scholarship resources and available applications for LHS students. Please check the daily announcements for the latest information.

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State-ranked Lobos off to undefeated start Not to overstate the obvious, but the Longview Lobos are playing dominant football right now.

While the varsity squad is 5-0 and is the 4th-ranked team in the entire state, head coach John King remains serious about his team’s focus.

“The kids are playing well, overall, but there’s still so many areas we need to improve,” he said. “We’ve got to continue to work hard and continue to improve week-in and week out. This is Class 6A football, the top classification in the state, and nobody gives you anything in 6A. You have to go out there and take it.”

Longview’s epic 35-28 triumph over No. 1 in 5A Lufkin was broadcast before a national audience, but the Lobos have not stopped there. Each week of non-district action they took on some of the most storied programs in the region, besting the prolific Rockwall offense in their district opener Sept.

28th.

Here is a round-up of the games Longview has played thus far, provided to us by the excellent staff of ETSN.fm and their talented photographers.

LONGVIEW 60, Marshall 14 MARSHALL – As it has been in recent years, East Texas’ oldest rivalry was a lopsided affair Friday.

Longview wasted no time building a lead on Marshall. The Lobos scored three touchdowns in the first quarter, separating themselves early in an eventual 60-14 victory.

Longview (2-0) got contributions from its typical playmakers, but not in the typical categories. Haynes King, the quarterback, led the team in rushing with 101 yards on four carries, while running back Jessie Anderson finished with three receptions for 79 yards.

“We didn’t go in planning it that way, but we just kind of take what they give us,” coach John King said. “I thought we had some chances in the first half to finish the thing off, but we missed some opportunities with turnovers in the red zone and had a couple of missed throws that we could have scored on. All in all I’m pleased with it. We ran the ball better and more consistently. It was a lot better effort.”

Haynes King scored the first touchdown on a read option play. He ran straight up the middle untouched for 38 yards. The second was also a read option play in which he went 48 yards to start the second quarter.

“It’s a confidence booster,” Haynes King said. “It opens the playbook up on offense, too.

I pulled the ball on a little read option and the field opened up so I took advantage of that.”

Longview used a 44-yard pass from Haynes King to Kamden Perry to set up its second score, a 6-yard run from Anderson. But that was the only connection King would make with Perry all night. Instead, he hooked up with Anderson on a few occasions, including a 35-yard touchdown pass to start the second half.

Anderson was solid in every facet, finishing with 118 total yards and three touchdowns. John King also praised his blocking.

“He played well,” he said. “He blocked well and caught the ball out of the backfield.

You see him running and he’s a load.”

The Longview defense also did its part, keeping the Mavericks (1-1) star receiving corps in check.

Marshall quarterback J.J. Green finished only 11-of-30 with two interceptions. Tainique Taylor, who had the game-sealing interception against Lufkin a week ago, came up with another pick in the corner of the end zone on fourth down late in the game.

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THE LONGVIEW VOICE — Lobo defensive back Jephaniah Lister said facing that level of talent motivated the Lobos going into the game.

“In the beginning I came out a little nervous,” Lister said. “At the end, we all followed the game plan and came through.”

The Lobos took a 61-42-5 in the series with the victory.

LONGVIEW 41, John Tyler 13 Longview opened with a touchdown and rolled from there en route to a wire-to-wire homecoming victory over the John Tyler Lions here Friday night at Lobo Stadium.

Behind a balanced attack, Longview jumped ahead 14-0, led 21-6 and moved to 3-0 on the young season with a 41-13 win over John Tyler.

Jessie Anderson scored a pair on the ground, matching a two-touchdown night from Haynes King, who passed for 230 yards for the Lobos.

Anderson finished with 49 rushing yards with scoring romps of two and 24 yards. Keilyn Williams led all rushers with 132 yards on the ground with a 25-yard touchdown.

King’s scoring tosses went to Kamden Perry for 39 yards and to Jhailon Braden on a 21-yard strike. Kaden Meredith closed out scoring with a 26-yard run in the final stanza.

For John Tyler, Frankie Sanchez had field goals of 40 and 41 yards. Roderick Hawkins, who tallied 89 yards had a six-yards touchdown, the only six-point play for the Lions.

Quarterback Delven Woods amassed 198 yards through the air, targeting Keandre Street for 101 yards on four haul ins. Cameron Grant scampered for 58 yards on nine carries for the Lions, who fall to 1-2 on the year.

Anderson plowed for a 2-yard score and Braden hauled in a King pass for a quick 14-0 lead.

Sanchez’ boots came around King’s touchdown pass to Perry for a 21-6 advantage for the Lobos at intermission.

Longview upped that lead to 27-6 on Anderson’s second score.

Hawkins got John Tyler in the endzone late in the third quarter on a 5-yard run.

Longview closed out the win with two fourth-quarter touchdowns.

LONGVIEW 56, Ruston (La.) 28 RUSTON, La. – Longview scored three unanswered touchdowns in the second quarter on a trip to Louisiana on Friday night but that wasn’t quite enough to stymie a relentless showing from the Ruston Bearcats.

Three more in the final 18 minutes, however, was more than the Lobos needed.

Haynes King connected with three different receivers for touchdown tosses as Longview stayed unblemished on the season with a 56-28 win over Ruston at James Field on Friday night.

King had three touchdown passes to Kamden Perry and hit Keilyn Williams and Jessie Anderson on the other two in a 330-yard night passing game from the junior, who also hauled in a touchdown catch on a Lobo trick play from JD Williams.

Perry hauled in 175 yards on the night with touchdown strikes of 64, 10 and 39 yards.

Williams and Anderson, who combined for 140 yards rushing, had 87 yards and 29 yards receiving, respectively.

Ruston took a 13-7 lead midway through the second quarter before King connected with Perry twice and Williams once for a 28-13 Longview advantage on the scoreboard at intermission.

The two teams traded touchdowns in the third quarter but a stop from the Lobo defense forced a Ruston field goal for a 42-28 Longview lead heading into the fourth.

Anderson boomed in on a short-yard touchdown and Kaden Meredith capped Longview’s 56-point outburst with fourth-quarter scores.

Ruston finished with 301 rushing yards and 231 through the air in the loss.

LONGVIEW 42, Rockwall 35 ROCKWALL – Longview didn’t have an answer for Rockwall superstar receiver Jaxon Smith on Friday night, but fortunately for the Lobos, Rockwall’s defense had troubles of its own.

Longview opened District 11-6A with a thrilling 42-35 win over Rockwall at WilkersonSanders Memorial Stadium, rolling up more than 500 yards of offense in the process.

Kaden Meredith’s 2-yard touchdown run with 9:00 remaining in the fourth quarter, the final score of the night, gave Longview (5-0, 1-0) its first lead.

And the Lobos’ defense did the rest, turning the Yellowjackets (2-2, 0-1) over downs and

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essentially putting the game away with a Robert Pierce interception with 3:35 to play.

“It was a heckuva ballgame, about how I thought it would go,” said Longview head coach John King. “I knew there’d be some fireworks and we’re gonna have to match them score for score. And hopefully maybe get some stops and maybe a turnover, and get a lead.”

Rockwall (2-2, 0-1), which had 462 yards on the night, had just 33 in the fourth quarter.

“It’s a huge shot in the arm,” King said of the win. “If you’d have told me we’d be 5-0 going into bye week I would have probably disagreed with you because of who we had to play. It was extremely important to come on the road and beat a good Rockwall team.

“We knew they were explosive offensively and we were gonna have to do some things to match them, and find a way to get some turnovers and get some stops to get out of here with a win.”

Prior to the fourth quarter, Longview’s defense was on its heels.

Smith, a junior who holds offers from more than 20 Division I FBS programs, finished with 13 catches for 289 yards and three total touchdowns. He hauled in a 65-yard scoring toss on the third play of the game, then burnt the Lobos in double coverage for a 58-yard touchdown reception that gave Rockwall a 35-28 lead with 4:15 remaining in the third.

He also had a 28-yard touchdown run in the first quarter.

“He’s as good as advertised,” King said of Smith. “He runs great routes, they have an excellent scheme to get him singled up a lot of times, and their quarterback throws the ball extremely well to spots. And he hits them on location, post routes, fade balls, whatever it may be. We couldn’t tackle him out of the wildcat. Maybe he’ll reclassify and graduate this year.”

Longview quarterback Haynes King led the Longview attack, completing 18 of 25 passes for 296 yards and three touchdowns. Running back Keilyn Williams ran for 188 yards, and caught two passes for 31 yards.

“I saw a lot of toughness and grit,” Coach King said of Williams. “He was running extremely hard, and he’s a tough little dude to bring down. They tried to rip the ball from him, but they were gonna have to rip his heart out first.”

Trailing 21-14 at halftime, Longview scored on its first three possessions of the third quarter, and entered the final period tied at 35-35.

Rockwall attempted a fake punt at its own 49 early in the fourth, but punter Logan Claborn’s pass was incomplete.

Williams had runs of 9 and 21 yards, and Meredith’s scoring run on the sixth play of the drive proved to be the game-winner.

Longview rolled up 581 yards of offense and racked up 29 first downs. Kamden Perry had six catches for 115 yards and two touchdowns.

“Offensively we were able to move the ball and get points,” Coach King said. “With the exception of a turnover and a couple of holding calls, I thought we played pretty good (on offense).”

Rockwall senior quarterback and Minnesota commit Jacob Clark was 20 of 29 for 344 yards with two touchdowns and an interception.

Longview returns to action Oct. 12 at home against Mesquite Horn (0-5, 0-1).

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Brady Miller receives studentathlete honor Our Lobos get it done on the field, but more importantly they get it done IN THE CLASSROOM! We are so proud of this Lobo studentathlete (and TSA standout!) Brady Miller for being named a recipient of the 2018 Great American Rivalry Scholarship Sept. 7th during the Marshall game.

Keep up the great work young man!

Haynes King honored for standout play

Haynes King was presented with the American State Bank “Player of the Week” on Sept. 13 by bank executive Tim Haugh.

The Lobos’ signal-caller is off to a hot start in his junior season, leading the region in passing rating as the Lobos continue their road to the UIL state playoffs.

To the next level...

2017 LHS grad and former Lobo standout Traveion Webster welcomed Lobo fullback Jessie Anderson after the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawk game Sept. 22nd during an unofficial visit.

Always A Lobo…

Once a Lobo always a Lobo, and one

of the greatest Lobos was 2008 standout Aaron Johnson, who was named to the 2018 Great American Rivalry Hall of Fame on

Sept. 7th during the Marshall game.

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Longview High School FCA was 54 students strong this morning, led by Tracey JJ Fernandez and Coach Wesley Dorsett! LISD is thankful for this kind of Lobo leadership at LHS!

Tennis teams continue hot streak

Lobo Tennis took down North Mesquite with a 19-0 win Sept. 18th. This win gave the varsity team a 9-4 season record and a 4-0 district record.

Boys Doubles Chris Holyfield/Nitin Rangu vs Christian George/Cole Venner: 6-0,6-0 Austin Greifen Kamp/Zach Fasang vs Eric Cindo/Nicholas Lindsey: 6-0,6-0 Corey Hill/Matthew Nguyen vs Noel Lopez/Melvin Rodriguez: 6-0,6-0 Girls Doubles Gowri Rangu/Rachna Edular vs Destiny Aleman/ Desiree Balderas: 6-0,6-0

Kelsey Quiett/Elizabeth Wall vs Ashleyn Bautista/Briana Torres: 6-0,6-0 Delia Acuna/Bhavna Singh vs Lorelei Kingsmore/Alba Salcido-Díaz: 6-1,6-0 Mix Doubles Simran Kortikere/Connor Gilliland vs Joshua Lindsey/ Daneyra Aguilar: 6-0,6-0 Boys singles Zach Fasang Vs Christian George: 6-2, 5-7,10-2 Nitin Rangu vs Cole Venner: 6-0,6-0 Chris Holyfield vs Eric Cindo: 6-0,6-1 Austin Greifenkamp vs Nicholas Lindsey: 6-0,6-0 Matthew Nguyen vs Noel Lopez: 6-0,6-0 Corey Hill vs Melvin Rodriguez: 6-0,6-0 Girls singles Simran Kortikere vs Destiny Aleman: 6-0,6-0 Rachna Edular vs Desiree Balderas: 6-0 ,6-0 Kelsey Quiett vs Ashsleyn Bautista: 6-0,60 Gowri Rangu vs Briana Torres: 6-0 ,6-0 Elizabeth Wall vs Alba Salcido-Diaz: 6-0,60 Bhavna Singh vs Kayla Pecima: 6-0,6-0

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Legislation, education discussed at annual ‘Summit’ State representatives met with area education officials Sept. 13th during the annual Texas Public Schools Legislative Summit at the Hilton Garden Inn. The event, organized by Longview ISD in partnership with local businesses and civic groups, is part of an ongoing effort by the district to raise awareness for education issues that impact all Texans, and the entire nation.

First started by state Reps. Jay Dean and Gary VanDeaver in 2016, the summit focuses on looking at how elected officials can support and represent schools.

Dean, VanDeaver, and other elected officials took questions from educators and talked about the challenges facing public education in Texas.

Grover S. Campbell, Associate Executive Director TASB Governmental Relations, worked with educators at the summit on the roles of change and how important it will be to make that happen in this legislative session.

LISD Technology NINJAS! We have a team at Longview ISD that keeps everyone functioning on all campuses and operates behind the scenes.

They gift Chromebooks to worthy teachers, they solve IT problems, and they run a great helpdesk for our entire LISD community.

THESE LADIES ARE AWESOME! This district could not function without the help of our Instructional Technology Team, led

by ITS Director Jennifer Large Smith!

Thank You for all that you do!

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Check the facts on school funding

On August 29, 2018, the Dallas Morning News published an article reporting comments Governor Abbott regarding school funding.

In the article, Governor Abbott says that we need to “prioritize spending on our students and teachers, as well as technology and mentoring.” He then goes on to enumerate figures that outline how classroom dollars are being spent.

“For example, the school finance system spends nearly $250,000 per year for a 22-student classroom, but average teacher pay is just under $54,000. To put that in perspective, perclassroom spending has increased by $56,000 since 2006—enough money to double the average teacher salaries. Texas should provide districts with financial incentives to put more money into the classroom. This strategy will also increase both the equity and efficiency of our system.”

This discussion uses figures that are like those presented by James Quintero of the Texas Public Policy Foundation, as published in the Austin American-Statesman on March 30, 2018. Here are relevant points and counterpoints to his claims (The Quintero comments are shown in italics): “Austin’s education lobby is pushing the narrative that public schools are underfunded and the state is to blame.”

“To begin, public schools have sufficient funding. In the 2015-16 school year alone, Texas school districts spent a total of $64.8 billion on 5.3 million schoolchildren.

That level of expenditure has grown by more than $20 billion over the last 10 years despite only a modest increase in student enrollment.”

2015-16 Data • $64,767,380,510 in Total Expenditures • 5,281,243 enrolled students • Is a 17.2% increase in students “slight”?

• Can the state absorb 776,600

students with no additional funding?

That’s the combined enrollment of Houston, Dallas, Cy-Fair, Northside, Fort Worth, and Austin, or more than the smallest 930 school districts combined • After excluding capital outlay, debt service, and food service, expenditures per enrolled student have increased only 2.2% per year 2005-06 Data • $43,375,742,026 in Total Expenditures • 4,504,627 enrolled students “On a per pupil basis, there’s enough money in the system to spend $12,250 on every student. For the average classroom of 20 students, that yields almost $250,000 for every nine-month school year. Yet, most of us recognize that much of that money isn’t reaching the classroom.” $12,264 per student • $2,822 of that for capital outlay and debt service, and cannot be legally spent on instruction • $529 of that for food service, and cannot be legally spent on instruction • $929 of that for plant maintenance and operations – that is the classroom • The $250,000 per supposed classroom reduces to $178,240 after excluding funds that cannot legally be spent on instruction • The actual student to teacher ratio is 15.26 to 1, so “per classroom” spending is $135,997 Of the $135,997 “per classroom” • $14,165 is for plant maintenance,

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including utilities, custodial services, grounds maintenance, etc.

• $4,065 is for transportation to get students to school each day • $5,099 is for guidance and counseling services • $1,725 is for librarians • $2,765 is for data processing • $1,282 is for security • $8,296 is for campus administration, including principals and related staff, attendance clerks, etc.

• $81,137 (60%) is for instruction, including teachers, aides, and instruc tional materials and equipment “Consider that during the 201516 school year, school districts spent $7.3 billion on debt service, costing educators 11 cents out of every dollar.”

“If you think that all these debts were issued out of necessity, remember that Texas is home to several of the nation’s most-expensive high school stadiums, including: Cy-Fair ISD’s Berry Center ($84 million); Katy ISD’s Legacy Stadium ($70.3 million); McKinney ISD’s asyet-unnamed stadium ($69.9 million) and its literal dow n-t he -road neighbor, Allen ISD’s Eagle Stadium ($60 million).”

The “11 cents of every dollar” cannot be legally spent on teachers • Debt service funds are separately authorized, and do not “cost” teachers anything

• Those “most-expensive high school stadiums” total to $284 million, and were constructed over 11 years • Total capital outlay over those 11 years has been $78.363 billion; those stadiums account for 0.36% of the total • The vast majority of capital outlay is funded with locallyapproved voter authorized debt “Administrative bloat is also a big problem. From 1993 to 2015, Texas’ student population grew by 48 percent while the number of teachers grew by 56 percent.

In contrast, the number of nonteaching staff positions increased by 66 percent and many of those jobs cost taxpayers a pretty penny.”

The “administrative bloat” apparently includes, librarians, nurses, counselors, and others with direct student contact, along with professional administrators and non-professional staff.

• Professional support staff counts are 1 for every 5.18 teachers • Professional administrative roles in PEIMS totaled 26,801 in 2014-15, or 1 for every 12.77 teachers • Non-teaching salaries are on average 69% of the average teacher salary

Foundation offers new ‘Field Trip’ grant At the September meeting of the Longview ISD Foundation, Inc., the board members voted to offer a third grant program to LISD educators.

In response to teachers who want to take students on academic, learning related field trips to expand the students’ world and make learning real to them, the Foundation began working during the 2017-2018 school year to design an academic field trip application specifically for fourth and fifth grade students.

With the help of Sue Wilson, principal of Hudson PEP Elementary School, and Sarah Sheppard Longview High School supervisor of special education, in creating the application,

the Foundation is proud to announce that it will offer $7,000 for an academic field trip in the spring of 2019.

The application deadline is Nov. 1, 2018, so the Foundation can determine this year’s recipient and announce the recipient after the Foundation’s November board meeting. With this timing, a campus can plan for the academic field trip.

This grant expands the grant offerings of the Longview ISD Foundation, Inc. while also enabling the Foundation to continue to respond to the needs of LISD educators and students,to support them, and to continue the Foundation’s mission to enhance the educational opportunities available to LISD students.

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Lobo Leadership ‘The Academy’ showing progress

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Councilman Wray Wade of District 3 hosted a Town Meeting Aug. 14th, allowing citizens to hear and share about upcoming issues.

We love seeing this Lobo leadership! Keep up the great work Mr. Wade!

Aug. 17th the Advisory Council of the East Texas Advanced Manufacturing Academy took a tour of the facility led by Academy Director Jody Sanders, who gave council members an update of the equipment and enrollment at the site

Foundation touts grant program The Board of Directors of the Longview ISD Foundation has proudly announced the eleventh annual Campus Initiative Grant Program.

Working with campus educators, LISD principals can apply for funding up to $5,000 for initiatives unique to the individual campuses. These initiatives must complement and align with Campus Improvement Plans and the LISD District Improvement Plan.

The Longview ISD Foundation is proud to offer this grant initiative that will provide additional funding to maximize educational opportunity in Longview ISD for all students.

The Foundation believes that this grant program, targeting overall campus improvement, complements the Foundation’s annual Great Rewards for Great Ideas Program, now in its twenty-third year. Since the inception of this grant program, the Longview ISD Foundation has funded thirty-two Campus Initiative Grants for a total of $90,060.12.

Campus Initiative Grant applications are due to Kay Ray, executive director, by Monday, December 10, 2018.

The Foundation will announce the Campus Initiative Grant recipients in March 2019.

‘Great Rewards For Great Ideas’ program now underway

In 1994, a cross-section of community members who support the Longview Independent School District created the Longview ISD Foundation, Inc. to enrich and maximize the quality of classroom education in the Long view Independent School District. The Foundation’s Board of Directors, businesses, corporations, community members and LISD employees who support the Foundation believe that creative and innovative approaches to teaching can benefit our students and increase student achievement.

Because of this belief, the Foundation has created a permanent endowment fund to provide annual funding for the Great Rewards for Great Ideas Grant Program.

The 2019 Great Rewards for Great Ideas Grant Program,

specifically designed for classroom teachers, counselors, librarians, and campus nurses across Longview, will fund creative teaching approaches and innovative projects with the hope that the best ones will serve as pilot projects for broader implementation. Funding not otherwise available for such projects will be funded from $100 up to $2,500.

The Longview ISD Foundation announced the 24th annual Great Rewards for Great Ideas Grant Program at the Longview ISD convocation in August. The Foundation is now accepting applications through December 10, 2018.

Applicants may submit a paper application or submit an online application at www.LISDfoundation. org. The Foundation’s grants committee will consider how compatible the applicant’s project/ program is with the district’s goals,

the school’s or department’s mission or philosophy, campus improvement plan, or district improvement plan when making grant funding decisions. The grants committee’s goal is to fund innovative programs which stimulate thought and student achievement or address needs, challenges, and concerns unique to the applicant’s campus.

If LISD applicants have any questions, they may contact Kay Ray, the Foundation’s executive director, at 903-452-7015 or by email at gray@lisd.org.

The Foundation looks forward to receiving many grant applications from across the district and is proud to provide funding for the twentyfourth annual Great Rewards for Great Ideas Grant Program.

Since May 1996, the Foundation has funded 668 grants through the Great Rewards for Great Ideas Program, returning $701,431.90 to Longview ISD classrooms, enabling innovative teachers, counselors,

librarians, and nurses to create new educational programs or to enhance existing ones so that they can provide the best instruction possible to all students.

These grants have funded programs and projects for students of all ability levels and in a variety of disciplines. In addition to strengthening academics, the grants have also funded projects in music, art, technology, character education, health and physical education, and guidance and counseling.

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2018 Wall of Honor LISD takes nominations nominations due for distinguished alumni October 12

Show your appreciation to our veterans by nominating them for our “Wall of Honor!”

To thank those who have served in the armed forces, Longview ISD established a “Wall of Honor” in 2015. Since its induction, Longview ISD has honored more than a dozen veterans for their courageous service in the armed forces.

The selected nominations will be honored on the wall with a photo and plaque. The honorees will be honored at the football game on November 9, 2018. Nominations are due on Friday, October 12.

The Longview ISD Alumni Association is accepting nominations for distinguished alumni to be honored by the district next spring.

The deadline for nominations

is 4 p.m. Dec. 7th, 2018.

Nomination applications can be picked up at the district’s administration building at 1301 E. Young St. or by downloading

Criteria for Nominees:

LISD Graduate (or Judson Grove; Womack) Honorably discharged Any amount of time served considered Living or deceased military persons Any branch of service To nominate a veteran, click here or download the nomination form here.

Send your completed form to: LISD Education Support Center Attn: Elizabeth Ross P.O. Box 3268 Longview, TX 75606 For more information please contact Elizabeth Ross at eross@lisd.org or (903) 381-2237.

To Join The Booster Club You may choose from five levels of membership: Fans are anticipating an exciting year of football in 2018. After going to the 6A Division II Semifinal round in the playoffs last year, we are looking forward to another successful season in District 11-6A. Please join the LOBO Football Booster Club and support this effort.

The proceeds of the Booster Club’s work will go to improving LOBO football - for the players, coaches, and fans. We fund uniforms, equipment, and supplies. An important source of our funding comes from supporters like you, who join the Booster Club, advertise in the Friday night football program (Printing Deadline July 18, 2018), and/or advertise on the Jumbotron/stadium signs.

To join the Booster Club, select an appropriate level of support from this brochure, complete the membership form, and then return it to the address provided. If you are interested in advertising, please visit www.lobosfootball. com and click on the Booster Club link for more details.

Each level of membership is tax deductible and receives a Booster Club T-Shirt and Rockin’ L along with your name listed in our Friday Night Program.

1ST & GOAL - $25 2ND & GOAL - $50 3RD & GOAL - $100 Receive one reserved parking pass

4TH & GOAL - $200 Receive two reserved parking passes

TOUCHDOWN CLUB - $300 Receive three reserved parking passes

All Booster Club members are welcome to attend our meetings, which are held the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the remodeled area of the press box.

Lobo Football Booster Club Board President: Don Reeves First Vice-President: Dan Sorey Second Vice-President: Chuck King Secretary: Ginny Powell Treasurer: Debbie Knutson Assistant Treasurer: Jesus Mancha Football Program: Crystal Hill, Becky Beltran, JoCarol Cox & Tracey Goram-Welch Membership: Alicia Farr Merchandise: “Open” See Website Visit our website: www.lobosfootball.com

Merchandise Lobo merchandise can be purchased in our Lobo store located inside the athletic office on Tuesdays and Fridays from 8:00 am until noon and in the merchandise trailer at each varsity home game.

them from the district website: www.LISD.org All nominees must be alumni of Longview High School, and they must have graduated at least 10 years ago.

For more information, please contact LISD Community Relations at (903) 381-2200.

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Board approves ‘School Choice’ After the lifting of a 1970 federal desegregation earlier this year, Longview ISD has developed a plan to ensure equitable access to education opportunities.

During their regular meeting Monday night, the LISD board of trustees unanimously voted to adopt a Voluntary Desegregation Plan for magnet school programs in accordance with the United States Department of Education Magnet

Schools Assistance Program Grant.

Under the federal desegregation order, the district was required to submit reports and documentation to the Justice Department, and any changes to school attendance zones or campuses required court approval.

Superintendent Dr. James Wilcox explained that, while Longview ISD is no longer under the direct federal oversight, the district “will continue to ensure all of Longview’s students have fair and equitable access to our best educational opportunities.”

Wilcox said the voluntary desegregation plan is designed to support the district’s efforts to: • Provide instruction and experiences that foster understanding and that further integrate students of different backgrounds together.

• Remedy the separation of minority students in one or more schools within the district; • Prevent, reduce and/or eliminate social, racial, ethnic or economic isolation; • Ensure equal educational opportunity and access for all students; and • Cultivate student integration and diversity.

On Jan. 20, 1970, the Longview Independent School District became subject to a court-ordered desegregation plan designed to eliminate one-race schools and achieve racial balance between the district’s black and white student populations. In the years that followed, the district implemented numerous measures to achieve its desegregation goals.

Due to the success of the district’s court-ordered desegregation efforts, Longview ISD achieved unitary status on June 15, 2018.

When granting LISD unitary status, the court looked to the enrollment data in the October 2017 annual report submitted to the court. This data established that as of the Fall of 2017, the district’s overall enrollment was 38 percent black, 33 percent Hispanic, and 26 percent white. Interestingly, the most current U.S. Census Bureau statistics show the white population of Longview as 71 percent white and 22 percent black.

While the district celebrates its success in achieving the desegregation goals ordered by the court, research shows that segregation rises when court orders end.

LISD Magnet Grant Director Dr. Craig Coleman said the district has a compelling interest in preventing resegregation, eliminating the negative effects of past racial isolation of black students, and achieving the educational benefits of diversity.

“By bringing together students of different racial, socioeconomic and family educational backgrounds, as well as making challenging, yet attractive curricular programming available to traditionally under-represented students, LISD seeks to prevent minority group isolation and any loss of the gains it achieved while under the desegregation order,” he said. “Further, we also seek to attract students to the district to offset minority group isolation, and better reflect the makeup of the community.”

How It Works The principal strategy used by Longview ISD to prevent, eliminate, and/or reduce the isolation of minority students is through the establishment of and continuation of existing magnet and charter schools.

A magnet school as defined in Sec. 5302 [20 U.S.C. 7231a] is a public elementary school, public secondary school, public elementary education center, or public secondary education center that offers a special curriculum capable of attracting substantial numbers of students of different racial backgrounds.

Under LISD’s Voluntary Desegregation Plan, a magnet school is experiencing minority group isolation if the Black student population exceeds 53 percent.

Theme-Based Magnet Schools In response to a strong community desire — established through a series of town hall meetings throughout the community, strategic planning workshops, and stakeholder feedback — the Board of Trustees is focusing magnet school expansion on four key areas: • STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) • International Baccalaureate (IB) • Early College High School • Montessori Education These themes will be developed and provided at the following magnet schools:

In addition to existing magnet school programs, the district reserves the right to establish additional programs as needed in order to better foster diversity.

Student Selection Magnet school programs are open to all students. Schools will not use academic performance criteria as admissions criteria to gain entrance into the magnet schools.

• Automatic Admission: Students currently enrolled in a magnet school shall be able to continue at the school without application, though interdistrict transfer students must annually submit an out-of-district transfer form in accordance with Texas Education Code 25.036. Students who reside in the school’s attendance zone, whose sibling(s) attend(s) the school, or whose parent or guardian work at the school shall be automatically admitted.

• Weighted Lottery: After automatic admissions have been placed, for each grade level where the number of applications received exceeds the number of spaces available, a student lottery shall be conducted. The lottery will be weighted with priority given to the following: - Programmatic Continuity from Feeder School A student who attended a magnet or charter campus will be given priority to continue the thematic pathway at the next campus level.

- Make-up of Geographic Area An analysis of geographic areas within and outside the district, based on the percentage of single parent households, household income, homeowners, and educational attainment shall be conducted to determine the area’s demographics.

Based on this analysis, priority shall be given to students, regardless of the individual student’s race, from geographic areas that would prevent or reduce minority group racial isolation.

School-Choice Timeline The district’s Office of School Choice has established a timeline to ensure consistency with recruitment fairs, applications, lotteries, and acceptance letters as follows: November-February — information/recruitment sessions; March — applications are due; April — lotteries are held if necessary and notification letters are sent via U.S. Mail to students selected through the lottery; May 1st — commitment letters are due to the Office of School Choice; May — Registration and Commitment meetings. The Office of School Choice maintains a database of all applicants and enrollees by school/program.

Schools shall be responsible for providing information to parents. The Office of School Choice shall provide support to parents in the magnet school selection/ assignment process.

Marketing and Awareness Efforts The magnet program director will work closely with LISD’s Office of School Choice and the individual magnet schools for an informational and recruitment campaign to solicit intra- and inter-district magnet school candidates throughout the year. The annual marketing and recruitment campaign will advertise programmatic themes of each LISD campus, explain the transfer process, and publicize a campus informational tour schedule with accessible tour dates throughout the school year and summer months.

Monitoring and Accountability The district will annually monitor and assess the effectiveness of its efforts to foster diversity at all sites and efforts to avoid minority group isolation. This will include an analysis of: • The percentage of socio-economically disadvantaged students at each school • The number of new applications to the magnet school each year • The percentage of black/non-black students at each school • The effectiveness of the district’s choice programs • The effectiveness of the district’s magnet schools • The district will continue to collect and maintain data necessary for such analysis and will take any necessary corrective action through race-neutral outreach and recruitment. The administration will monitor implementation of the magnet program and demographic indicators and shall make periodic reports to the board regarding implementation.

Non-Discrimination Policies Longview ISD is committed to providing an equal opportunity for all students to learn through the curriculum offered, regardless of a student’s race, color, creed, disability, religion, sex, gender, ancestry, age, national origin, or socioeconomic background, or any other legally protected characteristic.

No person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination by the district on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, age, disability, or relationship or association with an individual with a disability.

Information and questions regarding the Voluntary Desegregation Plan can be addressed to the Office of School Choice at (903) 381-2200.

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