Education/ Educación
Legislative Leadership
Program Seeking Fellows
amed for the longest-servN ing Hispanic member of the Texas House of Representatives,
Teacher on the Rise
Recognized by United & Mrs. Baird's
arlier this month, The United E Family® and Mrs Baird’s Bread® announced the Septem-
ber winners of the eighth annual Teachers On The Rise program. Since the program launched at the beginning of the school year, nominations have poured in from students and families across the Panhandle explaining why their teacher(s) go above-and-beyond the call of duty and deserve special recognition. Congratulations to our three September winners: Misty Smith of Rush Elementary, Melinda Barrett of Evans Middle School and Tony Chavez of Estacado High School. “We want to congratulate all of our teachers and students who were a part of this first round of winners,” said Nancy Sharp, communications & community relations manager for the United Family. “There are so many teachers who are deserving of recognition, especially right now.
We encourage everyone to keep nominating!” “We had a tremendous first month of the school year for Teachers On The Rise,” said Shane Sumrow, the program’s director. “With more than 700 nominations, we heard many testimonials about the great things teachers are doing in our classrooms and virtual learning. We select three winners every month, so we encourage students to reenter their teachers if they didn’t win and try to be a detailed as possible on why your teachers deserves special recognition.” Winning teachers receive a $100 United Supermarkets gift card, lunch for two to the Texas Tech Club and a gift box full of Mrs Baird’s goodies. The students who nominate a winning teacher also receive a $50 American Express gift card. To nominate a teacher from your school , visit www.MrsBTeacher. com.
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Paul C. Moreno (El Paso), and the first Mexican American woman to serve in the Texas Legislature, the late Irma Rangel (Kingsville), a program offered by the Mexican American Legislative Leadership Foundation is seeking undergraduate and graduate students from across the state to gain hands-on experience working in the Texas House of Representatives. Program participants will be placed in the State Capitol office of a member of the Mexican American Legislative Caucus and serve as full-time policy fellows. Fellows will work alongside experienced legislative staff and participate in weekly seminars where they will interact with other pro-
n 1621 the Icolonists Plymouth and the Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast which
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is now known as the first Thanksgiving. While cooking methods and table etiquette have changed as the holiday has evolved, the meal is still consumed today with the same spirit of celebration and overindulgence.
Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias 26 de nov. O LORD God Almighty, my Abba Father and loving Shepherd, strengthen me with your might and grace so that I can withstand the attacks and temptations of the evil one. In Jesus' name, I ask it. Amen.
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NOTE: Due to COVID-19, there is a possibility for Fellows to work remotely, in person, or both. This will be deliberated on a case by case basis.
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gram participants, Latino leaders, elected officials and state agency representatives. In addition to learning the legislative process and developing their leadership skills, participants will receive a monthly stipend of $2,000 to assist with living expenses. The Moreno/Rangel Legislative Leadership Program begins on the first day of the 87th legislative session January 12, 2021, and ends following the last day of the session (sine die) on May 31, 2021. All application materials must be received by 5 pm on November 16, 2019. Register at www.mallfoundation.org
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.” ~ Ephesians 6:10
n 1621, los colonos de PlymE outh y los indios Wampanoag compartieron una fiesta de la cosecha de otoño que ahora se conoce como la primera Acción de Gracias. Si bien los métodos de cocción y etiqueta en la mesa han cambiado como la fiesta ha evolucionado, la comida se consume todavía hoy con el mismo espíritu de celebración y de los excesos.
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