Campus Connections
August 15, 2016
Lorenzo Walker Campus Staff 2016-2017
Message from Jeff and Yolanda
Our campus coming together as one "Family" has never been more evident than during this week. From welcoming new staff members, to pitching in to get furniture moved, to breaking bread each morning, we have taken the shape of a family. As our friendly "Family Feud" competition displayed, some family members were a little more successful than others. Collaboration in our "break-out" session helped us to communicate, think critically and strategize: all key components of teaching and learning.
In case you need another laugh as we kick off the 2016-2017 school year, here are the links to the videos we shared on Monday:
Join the converstation #LWTC1stday
Take care of our newest family members
Don't forget to check on our new family members throughout the first week with students.
Vanessa Alvarez-Media Specialist, LWTHS/LWTC
Sue Becker-School Nurse, LWTHS
Diana Childs-Science, LWTHS
Lianne Elliott-Reading Coach, LWTHS
Karla Hernandez-Office Manager, LWTHS
Kristy Meghreblian-LWTHS
Rebecca Merhar-Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Instruction, LWTHS
Dulcie Neiman, Social Studies, LWTHS
Jonah Nicosia-TSA, Counselor, LWTHS
Mel Simmons-Rosen-Engish Languag Arts, LWTHS
Katy Sullivan, Math, LWTHS
Michael Russell, Social Studies/ELA, LWTHS
John Monda, Assistant Director, LWTC
Andrew Retz, Auto Collision, LWTC
Cynthia Emanuel, Dental Assisting, LWTC
Christine Briggs, TSA, ACE
Melissa Mierendorff, ESOL Instructor, ACE
Melissa Stevens, Dental Assisting, DE Guest Teacher, LWTC
Kudos to . . .
- To all of our new teachers for surviving their first week!
- Lorie Mitchell for stepping up to the plate when most needed. She picked up teaching CPR classes.
- Laurie Lattarulo for going above and beyond to make the Annual Title 1 evening and beginning of year spectacular.
- Student Services for a successful Dual Enrollment Orientation.
- Fay Warfield, Angie Imbriale, Carolyn Casserly, Guadalupe Centeno, Amanda Vazquez, and Laurie Lattarulo for organizing the games, prize baskets, and breakfasts for the week.
- Abby Lambley for her Academic Dual Enrollment presentation to students and parents.
- Pat Metcalf and Christine Briggs for working with the new teachers.
- Lianne Elliott, Vanessa Alvarez, Jonah Nicosia and Valerie Guillaume for dedicating their time to the Junior/Senior Open House.
- Dual Enrollment instructors for an informative orientation.
- Ricky and Charlie for always being a helping hand when needed and doing so with a smile.
- Vanessa Alvarez and Marie Coleman for helping to get the TV monitors up in the LWTC lobby and Cafeteria.
- Rick Ponton and Peter Dimaria for producing and editing our Back to School video.
- Marcela Ugarte for translating our Back to School letters for our Spanish speaking families.
- Kristy Meghreblian, Donna Lang, Lianne Elliott and Jonah Nicosia for helping out by greeting and signing in our 9th grade families for the Freshmen Orientation.
- Sabrina Medal, Laurie Lattrulo, Blanca Rodriguez, Karla Hernandez and Marcela Ugarte for greeting and handing out schedules for our 10th grade students.
- Laurie Lattarulo and Karla Hernandez for putting together all of the student packets for the first day of school.
- Ray Smith for putting up with Yolanda for this past week...and beyond.
- Karla Hernandez for being a perfect new addition for our high school front office.
- Shauna Kelly and Sam Green for surviving our audit.
- Lesa Veitia Perez and Carolyn Casserly for assisting with data entry.
- Sabrina Medal and Abby Lambley for all of their scheduling efforts. It makes the beginning of the year run very smoothly because of their attention to detail.
- Blanca Rodriguez for going above and beyond for our families who are new to enrollment.
- Lesa Veitia Perez for putting together beautiful bulletin boards in building 2.
- Rita Kentros for organizing our freshmen orientation "Secrets to Success" skit.
- Rosemeri Morales for organizing Adult Ed in-service week.
- David Gabriel for being our Focus POC and delivering our in-service this week.
- John Monda, Ariel Pechokas, Bruce Rutila and Rebecca Merhar for a great inservice week in their new roles.
- Tiffany Hall, Marie Coleman, Pat Metcalf and Lianne Elliott for a remarkable in-service day.
- Rita Kentros for having our staff and individual pictures organized.
- To all of our high school staff for promoting a positive and welcoming back to school "Meet the Teacher" event.
- To ALL staff for a fantastic, positive, enthusiastic first week back!
Happy Birthday!
16 - Lindsey Simmons
18 - Darlene Crete
19 - Ray Trujillo
20 - Neil Fehr
No birthdays for LWTC staff this week.
Reminders
- Please remember to print and sign the board policies acknowledgement form and return it to the appropriate office manager by Friday, August 19th.
- LWTC instructors make sure your submitted all your summer industry certifications to Amanda Vazquez.
Upcoming Staff Meetings and Trainings
- See the lwcampus.wikispaces.com for the LWTC/LWTHS meeting calendar.
- Please check iBriefings for upcoming training that you may be interested in attending.
- Gifted Endorsement schedules are out. Check iBriefing 9789
- If you are interested in becoming a mentor/peer teacher, please check out iBriefings 9781 and 9782 for the initial training or refresher
- If you are an aspiring coach or administrator, look at iBriefing 9780 for details and deadlines
- See your department chair for district in-service day trainings offered by the district (LWTHS only)
Campus Activities
- 8/15, First Day of School