CHALKBOARD CHATS
The Substitute Edition ---------- December 2023/January 2024
SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS ARE CRUCIAL
YOUR ROLE IS CRUCIAL TO LHISD
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Substitute teachers play a crucial role in supporting the continuity of education within LHISD. Unforeseen circumstances such as teacher illnesses or unexpected absences can disrupt the regular flow of instruction. Having a pool of qualified substitute teachers readily available ensures that classes can proceed smoothly and that students can continue to engage in meaningful learning experiences. According to national data, the demand for substitute teachers has been consistently high.
This demand underscores the essential role that you - our substitute teachers - play in maintaining the stability of a school district's academic environment. Your flexibility and adaptability allows you to step into diverse classrooms, fostering an environment where learning remains uninterrupted, ultimately contributing to the overall educational success of our students.
🎆 Thank you for what you do everyday and HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🎆
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Read TASB's Latest Article about Substitutes
Supporting Substitute Teachers
In education, the focus of support tends to be directly connected to teachers. However, substitute teachers, the unsung heroes of our schools, also need strong support to be highly effective in their role. (Click on the image to read more)
LHISD Celebrates Student Successes
BUILDING CHAMPIONS IN ACADEMICS
- LHHS Robotics reached the UIL BEST Robotics state meet and walked away with lots of hardware.
- 2 Perfect Scores on the ACT.
- Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) won 1st place at the state competition.
- ALL LHISD schools improved their scores on STAAR. The state did not release ratings, but "unofficial" ratings show great success.
- All elementary schools competed in UIL Academics.
- All elementary schools competed in a Spelling Bee.
- FFA achieved success at the state level.
- TAFE sending students to state.
- Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) achieved success and are sending 25 students to state competition.
- Agriculture students won awards at county competition.
- The Success Academy graduated 35 students this semester.
BUILDING CHAMPIONS IN CHARACTER
- Campuses have implemented a new character education program based on the LHISD L.E.A.D.S. Portrait of a Panther Learner.
BUILDING CHAMPIONS IN COMMUNITY
- Annual Thanksgiving lunches took place on all campuses. Collectively, the CNS department served 7,370 lunches during that week.
- Elementary Schools partnered with Williamson County to collect books for children.
- New Police Chief Rybarski and the LHISD Police Department partnered with the city PD on a toy drive for kids.
- Officer Bretlfelan received the Champions in Action Award for his life saving actions in the fall.
- Transportation member, Chase Roberts, received the Champions in Action Award, for going above the call of duty when servicing our PD fleet.
- LHMS strengthened their student service projects.
Liberty Hill High Schools has seen great success in Student Programs this year.
- LHHS Volleyball reached the UIL State Final match earning a Silver Medal!
- LHHS made the UIL State Marching Competition for the 1st time in 40 years!
- LHHS Football reached the State Semi-Finals for the 4th year in a row earning a bronze medal.
- LHHS Cheerleaders finished in the top 20 at the UIL State Spirit Competition.
- LHHS Team Tennis made the playoffs.
- Both Girls (27-0) and Boys Basketball (18-5) are off to a great start.
- LHHS started a Wrestling Program and is competing well.
STUDENT SUCCESS. We are excited to see academic success in our district this fall, and there have been numerous student accomplishments and accolades. None of this would be possible without the dedicated teachers and staff who pour into our students each day. Your commitment to best practices, professional development, and PLC improvement has produced tangible and measurable growth for our students. Thank you for all that you do to ensure our students are equipped and empowered for success.
As the Weather gets colder, STAY WARM
Substitute Shoutouts
🤟 💛 💜 Special Recognitions 🤟 💛 💜
- Indira Aelluri
- Jayanthi Akula
- Carl Bailey
- Mohana Priya Baskaran
- Jamie Benberg
- Marcy Brooks
- Theresse Cork
- Kristi Day
- Kavitha Desiappan
- Madison Edings
- Ghadah El-Fakhery
- Pravalika Gujjula
- Jonathan Harris
- Shana Herman
- Dora Johnson
- Garrett Lange
- Nectaria Lemontzis
- Berry Lenox
- Norma Maciel
- Esteban Miranda Ergueta
- Rebecca O'Dell
- Charles Ogren
- Gwendolyn Pittard
- Elamathi RamKumar
- Kira Rudnick
- Nancy Schiff
- Salma Shaik
- Maria Smith
- Alesha Tolbert
- Krista Valdovinos
- Illiana Vegas
- Prity Yadav
Thank you to all of our LHISD substitutes for keeping our campuses running smoothly each day.
Substitute Tip of the Month
Friendly Reminders
- Please work 4 days a month to remain active in the LHISD sub directory.
- Check-in with the school receptionist at the end of the day to see if any classes need to be covered for the following day.
- Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays need the most sub coverage, overall, at all campuses.
- If you have any questions about a sub job, please ask the Substitute Coordinator at the school of the assigned job. Substitute Coordinators for each school are listed below.
- If you have any questions on the process to pick up sub jobs, please contact our HR office at (512) 260-5586.
LHISD Substitute Coordinators by School
LHHS
Rebecca Ann Adams - Administrative Assistant - (512) 260-5500 x7248
LHMS
Evie McLeod - Attendance Clerk - (512) 379-3300 x3320
SRMS
Callie Hedden - Receptionist - (512) 379-3380
BBE
JoAnn Finley - Receptionist - (512) 260-4400
BWE
Nagina Bukhari - Receptionist - (512) 260-4480
LHE
Sybil Nance - Receptionist - (512) 379-3260
LNE
Lizzie Whitman - Receptionist - (512) 379-3200
RSE
Tasha Hadley - Receptionist - (512) 260-4450
SRE
Laura Jones - Receptionist - (512) 379-3360