THE LEADER August 20, 2015

La Porte Independent School District Every Student’s Success Is Our #1 Priority

La Porte ISD new teachers begin the year with Chamber luncheon Aug. 10

Teachers who have joined La Porte ISD elementary schools for the 2015-16 school year gather La Porte ISD secondary teachers who are new to the district are honored during the La Portefor a photo following the New Teachers Luncheon. “Building on 100 Years of Excellence in Bayshore Chamber of Commerce New Teachers Luncheon held on Aug. 10. The event was Education” was the theme for the luncheon this year. hosted in the La Porte High School Student Center.

Representatives of the La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce get ready to greet guests at the New Teachers Luncheon in the La Porte High School Student Center. In front from left are Megan Goines, Charlee Hall and Raigan Garcia, and in back are Kathy Yeager, Carol Bell, Colleen Hicks, Georgia Malone, Cindy Bremer, Terri Cook, Megan Cathey, Melissa Crutcher and Charlcya Wheeler.

Members of the La Porte High School JROTC Color Guard prepare to present the colors at the La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce New Teachers Luncheon on Aug. 10. From left are A.J. Green, Jason Payton, Josephine Masterson and Charity Little with Captain Antonio Hernandez, JROTC director.

Returning teachers and professional staff attend convocation on Aug. 17

La Porte Elementary School teachers Ali Carrizal, left, and Kelly Leonard, right, and Lomax La Porte ISD Superintendent of Schools Lloyd Graham welcomes LPISD teachers and other Elementary assistant principal Linda Hyde pose for a photo as friends and colleagues gather professional staff members as they gather for the annual back-to-school convocation on Aug. 17. in the foyer of the Sonja Angelo Theater prior to the convocation.

La Porte ISD Elementary Teacher of the Year Yalonda Joseph addresses the group at LPISD convocation on Aug. 17. In the background is a photo of Joseph in the fourth grade, which she used to help tell the story that led to her becoming a teacher. Joseph teaches fourth grade at College Park Elementary School.

Sam Zaborowski, La Porte ISD Secondary Teacher of the Year, tells about the outstanding teachers in his life as he addresses LPISD educators at the convocation. Zaborowski is the Campus Teacher of Year for La Porte High School non-core areas.

Parents have opportunity to register students online for 2015-16 year Parents of students who were enrolled in La Porte ISD during the 2014-15 school year will have the opportunity to register their child online for the 2015-16 year. By registering online, parents will save time and have fewer forms to complete at the start of the school year. To register online, parents must first be signed up for Home Access Center, a component of the district’s eSchool student software system. (Please see below for information on signing up for Home Access Center.) Parents can log in to Home Access Center to verify contact information such as address and phone numbers as well as complete five other back-to-school forms. Online registration is available now for parents who would like to complete this process prior to the start of school. On the first day of school, parents will receive a letter describing the online registration process. Attached to the letter will be a form that should be signed and returned with the student if the parent has completed the online registration process. During elementary campus Meet the Teacher Nights, which are scheduled for Aug. 20, school staff members will be available in computer labs to help parents sign up for Home Access Center and register their child online. Secondary campuses will also help parents with Home Access Center registration and online enrollment during back-to-school events. Parents who do not wish to register their child online will receive an enrollment packet as they have in past years. All parents will receive several forms that are not included in the online registration process. For more information, contact your child’s school.

How to Sign Up for Home Access Center Forms are available in the main offices of each school or on the La Porte ISD website, www.lpisd.org, on the Parent Portal home page under “Home Access Center Information.” Complete the form and take it to the main office of your child’s school. To ensure the security of your child’s records, the staff member will ask to see your driver’s license or photo ID. The school staff member will input your information and provide you with your log-in ID and password. If you have more than one child, please let the staff member know; you will only need to sign up at one campus. If you signed up with Home Access Center in the past, you do not need to do so again. You will use your same password to access the system this year. If you need help with your log-in or password, please contact Shelli McIntosh in the La Porte ISD Business Office, 281-604-7046. After you receive your log-in ID and password, you will be able to log into the Home Access Center from the Parent Portal of the LPISD website, www. lpisd. org. By logging into Home Access Center, you can register your child online for the 2015-16 school year as well as access important information about his or her grades, assignments, attendance and more during the upcoming school year.

Local businesses, civic clubs donate school supplies for students in need

Robin Vest, left, and David Lange, right, of Vesco present 100 backpacks filled with school supplies to La Porte ISD representatives. With them are, from left, Jewel Whitfield, executive director of elementary education; Dr. Linda Wadleigh, deputy superintendent; David Knowles, executive director of secondary education; and Cynthia Anderson, executive director of special programs.

Brenda Thompson, left, representing the La Porte Rotary Club and DuPont La Porte, presents school supplies collected by both organizations to Terri Cook, La Porte ISD director of public relations.

Dr. Vic Peres, right, of La Porte Chiropractic Associates, presents school supplies collected by his patients and staff to La Porte ISD representatives. From left are Rhonda Cumbie, chief financial officer; Isela Montes, executive director of human resources; and Angie Viator, director of human resources.

La Porte Independent School District 1002 San Jacinto Street La Porte, Texas 77571 www.lpisd.org 281-604-7000 The Leader is a publication of the La Porte ISD Communications Department. The newsletter is published bi-weekly for the La Porte ISD community. Inquiries should be directed to Terri Cook, Director of Public Relations/Education Foundation, at [email protected] or Kimberly Culver, Communications Coordinator, at [email protected].

Dr. Linda Wadleigh, left, La Porte ISD deputy superintendent, and Cynthia Anderson, right, executive director of special programs, accept a donation of school supplies from Oxiteno representatives Norman Ray and Nate Salazar.

LPHS girls volleyball camp welcomes participants of all ages

La Porte ISD students participate in girls volleyball camps hosted by the La Porte High School volleyball team the week of July 27. In the left photo are participants in the morning

session for elementary students, and in the right photo are those in the afternoon session for secondary students.

La Porte ISD administrators prepare for the new school year

Representatives of the La Porte Education Foundation serve breakfast to La Porte ISD campus Dr. April Fox, left, special programs administrator, welcomes Barbara Farmer, assistant and district administrators during their back-to-school meetings on Aug. 4. From left are principal at DeWalt Alternative School, and Deanna Narcisse, principal at Rizzuto Elementary Johnna Bowen, Christie Glasco, Jake Williamson, Russell Barger and Brian Kinkopf. School, as they arrive in the La Porte ISD Board Room for administrative meetings Aug. 4 through 6.

Jewel Whitfield, standing, La Porte ISD executive director of elementary education, visits with Lomax Junior High School campus administrators work on an activity during a back-toDonna Spaugh, left, assistant principal at College Park Elementary, and Camilla Whitlock, school planning session. From left are Dr. Larry Gerhart, associate principal; Danette Tilley, principal; and Terry Willms, assistant principal. principal at College Park, prior to the start of a planning session.

La Porte Elementary receives Good Neighbor Grant from ExxonMobil

Back-to-school information for La Porte ISD students La Porte ISD students will head back to school on Monday, Aug. 24, with La Porte High School freshmen starting a day earlier on Friday, Aug. 21. School hours for the 2015-16 year are as follows: La Porte High School--7:20 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. DeWalt School--8 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. Junior High--8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Elementary--7:40 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bus route information is now available by clicking on the scrolling marquee on the LPISD website (www.lpisd.org) or clicking on the “Bus Information” tab under “Back to School Information” to the right of this page. Information on dress code, school supplies, and more is also available on the “Back to School Information” page. Please call 281-604-7000 if you have other questions.

ExxonMobil Pipeline representatives present La Porte Elementary principal Carol Williams, second from right, with a Good Neighbor Grant in the amount of $2500 on behalf of the company. From left are Jaime Melendez, Christopher Wischnewsky and Edward Brown.

LPISD District Calendar 8/20/15 - Thursday Professional Development/Teacher Workday La Porte Education Foundation Breakfast with the Stars - 7 AM - Sylvan Beach Pavilion College Park Elementary - Cougar Camp Grades 1-5 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Heritage Elementary - Meet the Teacher Night - 5:30 PM – 7 PM Lomax Elementary - Meet the Teacher & Pick up PrePackaged School Supplies 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Jennie Reid Elementary - Supply drop off - Registration Pick up - Kindergarten 2nd Grade 4:30 - 5:30 PM; 3rd & 4th Grade 5:50 - 6:60 PM Rizzuto Elementary - 1st through 5th Grade Meet and Greet & Supply drop off 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Baker - Bear Camp - 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM - Gym LPJH - Football equipment check out- 8th Grade 3 PM – 5 PM LPJH - Bullpup Camp- 8th Grade - 6 PM – 7:30 PM LPHS - Varsity Volleyball Dickinson Varsity Tournament - Times TBA LPHS - Freshman Volleyball - Pasadena Fresh Tournament 8/21/15 - Friday First Day of School - 9th Grade - 7:20 AM – 11:30 AM Professional Development/ Teacher Workday LPHS - JV Football @ Dawson (scrimmage) - White 5:00 PM; Orange 5 PM - The Rig LPHS - Varsity Football @ Dawson (scrimmage) 6:30 PM - The Rig LPHS - Volleyball vs. Crosby - 4:30 PM - Freshman A; 5:30 PM - JV; 6:30 PM - Varsity 8/22/15 - Saturday LPHS - Varsity Volleyball - Dickinson Varsity Tournament - Times TBA LPHS - Freshman Volleyball - Pasadena Fresh Tournament 8/24/15 - Monday First Day of School - Pre-K - 8th grades; 10th - 12th grades College Park Elementary - Tears and Cheers Breakfast for PK/K parents - 8 AM 8:30 AM - Cafeteria 8/25/15 - Tuesday LPHS - Volleyball @ Dayton - 4:30 PM Freshman A & B; JV - 5:30 PM; Varsity 6:30 PM 8/26/15 - Wednesday LPHS - Senior Meeting - 9:10 AM – 9:45 AM -Sonja Angelo Theatre LPHS - JV Football vs. Clear Brook - White - 4:30 PM; Orange - 6:30 PM 8/27/15 - Thursday LPHS - Varsity Football @ Clear Brook - 7 PM - CCISD Veterans Stadium 8/28/15 - Friday LPHS - Volleyball vs.Rayburn - 4:30 PM Freshman A & B; JV - 5:30 PM; Varsity 6:30 PM 8/29/15 - Saturday LPJH - 7th Grade Football Practice - 7 AM – 8:30 AM LPJH - 8th Grade Football Practice - 8:30 AM – 10 AM LPHS - Volleyball - Dickinson JV/Fresh Tourney 9/1/15 - Tuesday LPHS - Volleyball vs. Galveston Ball - Freshman A; 5:30 PM - JV; 6:30 PM - Varsity LPHS - Volleyball - Freshman B vs. Clear Brook - 4:30 PM 9/3/15 Thursday LPHS - Varsity Volleyball - Santa Fe Varsity Tournament This is the calendar information that is available at press time. Please refer to the La Porte ISD district calendar at www.lpisd.org for changes and additional information.

Bulldog Stadium has new state-ofthe-art video scoreboard

Public Notification of Nondiscrimination in Career and Technical Education Programs La Porte ISD offers career and technical education programs in agriculture science and technology pathways, trade and industrial and engineering pathways, family and consumer science pathways, and personal and public service pathways. Admission to these programs is based on interest, aptitude, age appropriateness, and needs. It is the policy of La Porte ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its vocational programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. It is the policy of La Porte ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age in its employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. La Porte ISD will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs. For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Isela Montes, at 1002 San Jacinto, La Porte, Texas 77571, 281-6047110, and/or the Section 504 Coordinator, Dr. April Fox, 1002 San Jacinto, La Porte, Texas 77571, 281-604-7034.

Notificación Publica de No Discriminación en Programas Vocacionales La Porte ISD ofrece carreras y programas de educación técnica en ciencias de la agricultura y orientación a la tecnología, orientación a la industria y el comercio, y a la ingeniería, orientación a las ciencias de la familia y del consumidor, y orientación a los servicios personales y públicos. La admisión a estos programas es basada en el interés, aptitud, edad apropiada y necesidades. Es norma de El Distrito Independiente Escolar de La Porte no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo o impedimento, en sus programas, servicios o actividades vocacionales, tal como lo requieren el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, según enmienda; el Título IX de las Enmiendas en la Educación, de 1972, y la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, según enmienda. Es norma de El Distrito Independiente Escolar de La Porte no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, impedimento o edad, en sus procedimientos de empleo, tal como lo requieren el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, según enmienda; el Título IX de las Enmiendas en la Educación, de 1972, la ley de Discriminación por Edad, de 1975, según enmienda, y la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, según enmienda. El Distrito Independiente Escolar de La Porte tomará las medidas necesarias para asegurar que la falta de habilidad en el uso del inglés no sea un obstáculo para la admisión y participación en todos los programas educativos y vocacionales. Para información sobre sus derechos o procedimientos de quejas, comuníquese con el Coordinador del Título IX, Isela Montes, en 1002 San Jacinto, La Porte, Texas 77571, 281-604-7110, y/o el Coordinador de la Sección 504, Dra. April Fox, en 1002 San Jacinto, La Porte, Texas 77571, 281-604-7034.

School begins for 9th grade on Friday, Aug. 21 School begins for Pre-K - 8th grades and 10th - 12th grades on Monday, Aug. 24 LPISD Substitute Cafeteria Workers needed

La Porte High School football fans will enjoy the new Bulldog Stadium scoreboard this fall. The Nevco video board is 32’ wide and 18’ high, with split scoreboards on the top and bottom that can change depending on which sport is being played. The board is programmed to be used for football, soccer, track and field, and also can be used during practices as a segment timer. During athletic events, live and replay video will be shown on the new board. La Porte High School football season tickets are now on sale in the LPHS Field House. Tickets may be purchased Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m., and Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon. The last day to purchase season tickets is Aug. 28. The price of tickets for five home games is $35. If oyu have questions, please contact the Athletic Office at 281-604-7670.

3 hrs. per day as needed. Permanent positions to be filled by substitute workers when available. Pay is $9.25 per hour sub and permanent is $9.75 per hour. Apply by completing a manual trades application at www.lpisd.org. Contact Debbie at 281-604-6951 LPISD School Nutrition for details. Equal Opportunity Employer. The La Porte Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex or disability in providing education services, activities, and programs, including vocational programs, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Title IX Coordinator is Isela Montes, Executive Director of Human Resources, 1002 San Jacinto, La Porte, Texas 77571, Telephone (281) 604-7110. The Section 504 Coordinator is Dr. April Fox, Executive Director of Special Programs, 1002 San Jacinto, La Porte, Texas 77571, Telephone (281) 604-7034. El Distrito Independiente Escolar de La Porte no discrimina sobre la base de edad, raza, religión, color, origen nacional, sexo u incapacidad para proveer servicios educacionales, actividades y programas, incluyendo programas vocacionales, de acuerdo con el Título VI del Acta de Derechos Civiles de 1964, como fue enmendada; Título IX de las Enmiendas Educacionales de 1972; Sección 504 del Acta de Rehabilitación de 1973, como fue enmendada; y el Título II del Acta de Americanos con Incapacidades. La Coordinadora del Título IX es Isela Montes, Directora Ejecutiva para Recursos Humanos, 1002 San Jacinto, La Porte, Texas 77571, Teléfono (281) 604-7110. La Coordinadora de la Sección 504 es la Dra. April Fox, Directora Ejecutiva de Programas Especiales, 1002 San Jacinto, La Porte, Texas 77571, Teléfono (281) 604-7034.