Lorena ISD is currently conducting end-of-year parent surveys. We want to ensure that we are meeting the needs of every student on each campus. Parent feedback is critical to this goal. If you are an LISD parent, please take a few minutes to complete the survey located on the district website: http://www.lorenaisd.net/. Look for the 2011 Parent Survey Link located at the bottom of the home page. Thank you so much for helping make Lorena ISD great!
Thursday, May 5, 2011
GT Program Announcement
Nominations of students in grades 1-7 are now being accepted for testing for the Gifted and Talented (CE) Program at Lorena Primary, Elementary and Middle Schools. Parents or other interested adults may pick up nomination packets at the school offices. All paperwork should be turned back into the office no later than Monday, May 16th. Testing will occur during the week of May 16-20. Students are served at Primary and Elementary each day during their Greater Academic Progress (GAP) time. Students in Middle School are served in advanced reading or math classes, while curriculum is differentiated in Science and Social Studies. If you have questions about the program, please contact the school counselor on each campus or Cheri Borchardt, Director of Curriculum and Instruction at the Administration Building.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
FFA Students Win Honors at District Banquet
Monday afternoon, the FFA Waco District banquet was held in Bosqueville. At this event, several Lorena ISD students were honored.
Kallie Bryant won the district Soil Stewardship public speaking contest.
Brett Hendrix won the Talent contest.
Brett Hendrix was elected to serve as a district officer for 2011-2012.
Jon Williams placed 4th in Junior Prepared Public Speaking.
Good luck to Kallie & Brett as they advance to Area!
Chelsea Taft, FFA Advisor
Friday, April 22, 2011
Looking for Summer Fun?
2011 Education Foundation Grant Awards
On Friday, April 22nd, the Lorena Education Foundation surprised Grant Winners with balloons, noise makers and a big check. The Foundation's goal is simple. They raise funds to benefit the students and teachers of Lorena ISD. This year the Foundation awarded four grants totaling $20,563. The grants included:
For more information about how you can help support the Foundation, visit them online at http://www.lorenaeducationfoundation.org/
- Bam! Teaching Science with Technology!- The science department at LMS will add 6 computers in each of the science labs. The addition of this technology will allow teachers to be more innovative with their classrom instruction, projects and labs.
- e5 Team- embark, educate, engage, energize and empower! This grant starts off with a bang! The first ever Digic@mp for kids will be held this summer at LISD. The e5 Team will be teaching students Web2.0 and other technology tools and tricks. This team also meets monthly to collaborate on all things digital and spread the knowledge to other teachers and in turn students. The grant will culminate with the team attending the cutting edge TCEA conference in February.
- Learning Comes Alive with BrainPop Jr.!- With a campus wide subscription, brain Pop, Jr., will provide an animated tool in teaching students all core subject areas, including math and science. In addition, the program offers great character enrichment lessons.
- Get Up and Move your Cerebral Cortex! - Research shows physical movement helps build and maintain neural connections in the brain as well as helps children manage their emotions and behavior. The tricycles awarded with this grant will help provide the youngest students in our district with developmentally appropriate physical activities that are known to promote cognitive and emotional growth.
For more information about how you can help support the Foundation, visit them online at http://www.lorenaeducationfoundation.org/
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