Education/Youth

Teacher on the Rise Recognized by United & Mrs. Baird's

Earlier this month, The United We encourage everyone to keep Family® and Mrs Baird’s nominating!” Bread® announced the Septem- “We had a tremendous first ber winners of the eighth annual month of the school year for Teachers On The Rise program. Teachers On The Rise,” said Since the program launched at Shane Sumrow, the program’s the beginning of the school year, director. “With more than 700 nominations have poured in from nominations, we heard many tesstudents and families across the timonials about the great things Panhandle explaining why their teachers are doing in our classteacher(s) go above-and-beyond rooms and virtual learning. We the call of duty and deserve spe- select three winners every month, cial recognition. so we encourage students to reCongratulations to our three enter their teachers if they didn’t September winners: Misty Smith win and try to be a detailed as of Rush Elementary, Melinda possible on why your teachers Barrett of Evans Middle School deserves special recognition.” and Tony Chavez of Estacado Winning teachers receive a $100 High School. United Supermarkets gift card, “We want to congratulate all of lunch for two to the Texas Tech our teachers and students who Club and a gift box full of Mrs were a part of this first round Baird’s goodies. The students of winners,” said Nancy Sharp, who nominate a winning teacher communications & community also receive a $50 American Exrelations manager for the Unit- press gift card. ed Family. “There are so many To nominate a teacher from your teachers who are deserving of school , visit www.MrsBTeacher. recognition, especially right now. com.

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Legislative Leadership Program Seeking Fellows

Named for the longest-serv- gram participants, Latino leaders, ing Hispanic member of the elected officials and state agency Texas House of Representatives, representatives. Paul C. Moreno (El Paso), and the In addition to learning the legislafirst Mexican American woman tive process and developing their to serve in leadership skills, participants will the Texas receive a monthly stipend of $2,000 Legisla - to assist with living expenses. ture, the late The Moreno/Rangel Legislative Irma Rangel Leadership (Kingsville), Program bea program gins on the offered by first day of the Mexican the 87th legAmerican islative sesLegislative sion January Leadership 12, 2021, and Founda - ends followtion is seeking undergraduate and ing the last graduate students from across the day of the state to gain hands-on experience session (sine working in the Texas House of die) on May 31, 2021. All applicaRepresentatives. tion materials must be received by Program participants will be 5 pm on November 16, 2019. Regplaced in the State Capitol of- ister at www.mallfoundation.org fice of a member of the Mexican American Legislative Caucus and NOTE: Due to COVID-19, there serve as full-time policy fellows. is a possibility for Fellows to work Fellows will work alongside ex- remotely, in person, or both. This perienced legislative staff and par- will be deliberated on a case by ticipate in weekly seminars where case basis. they will interact with other proHappy Thanksgiving, Nov. 26th

In 1621 the Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast which 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.

En 1621, los colonos de PlymNovember Prayer 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 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' 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. name, I ask it. Amen. “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.” ~ Ephesians 6:10

Education & Scholarship Updates

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2021–22 FAFSA FORM AVAIL-

ABLE The new 2021–22 FAFSA form is here! Some states and schools have limited funds, so don’t delay! For priority consideration, submit your application by Jan. 15, 2021. Additional forms might be required. Private and two-year institutions may have different deadlines. Check with your financial aid administrator. To begin your application, go to https://studentaid. gov/.

2020-2021 FACULTY AND HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR SCHOLAR-

SHIPS ARE NOW OPEN *Applicants will need to create a user ID (email address is recommended) and password at the start of the application, which will allow you to finish the application in multiple sittings if needed. Deadline is November 15, 2020. Apply at https://fs1.formsite. com/txpta/form634/form_login.html

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SCHOLARSHIP" Se invita a los estudiantes hispanos del último año de la escuela secundaria que tengan deseos de ir a la universidad, y a sus padres, a que visiten mcdonalds.com/ hacer para obtener recursos universitarios adicionales en inglés y en español y para conocer todos los detalles sobre cómo solicitar la Beca Nacional HACER® de McDonald's. El período para solicitar la beca para el próximo año académico comienza el 5 de octubre de 2020 y finaliza el 3 de febrero de 2021. COLGATE-PALMOLIVE is now accepting applications for its annual Haz la U™ ("Make the U") educational grant program for the 2021-2022 academic year in partnership with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF). To be awarded to students who have demonstrated academic excellence, volunteerism and leadership within their communities. Applications close on December 6, 2020. Apply at Colgate.com/HazLaU or HHFYouthAwards. com

WOMAN-TO-WOMAN SCHOL-

ARSHIP This scholarship fund was established by Mrs. Lou Diekemper in order to provide support for women who are 50 years of age or older and find themselves in need of additional education or vocational training in order to obtain employment or to make a needed change in their current employment situation. Deadlines: June 15 and Dec. 1. Apply online at https:// www.cfwtx.org/current-scholarships

LYLA Holds Fire Prevention & Safety Art Contest

Lubbock was open to 4th & 5th graders with Youth poster illustrations and submissions. Youth Opportunities VETERAN'S DAY PARADE Sat., Nov. 7, 2020, line up starts at 8:30 a.m., parade starts at 10 a.m. on historic Broadway, Ave. to the the Leadership (LYLA) held a Fire Prevention & Safety Contest All 5th graders at those elementary schools were provided a Fire Prevention & Safety Leadership Packet from LYLA to design a home fire safety escape plan for their families and to offer Civic Center parking lot on during other informational prevention, Ave. M. This year's theme is National Fire knowledge, and safety pieces for "UNITED AS ONE." This year's grand marshalls are Purple Heart & VFW Members. Register at www.loshermanosfamilia.org/veteran-s-day-parade Prevention & Safety Week, October 4-10. Winners of the contest were: Sabastian Garza at Alderson Elementary, Lindy Davis at Jackson the students to complete. Lubbock Fire Department visited the homes of the 3 winners with firemen and fire truck to congratulate the winners and offer a VOTER POLL WORKERS IN TRAINING: Lubbock Youth Leadership (LYLA) partnered with Lubbock County Elections Office to provide 12 LYLA high school youth to 10th LUBBOCK SPANISH SPELLING BEE COMPETITION Sigma Delta Pi National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society Chapter ALPHA PHI, will be held November 14, 2020, at 9 am, via Zoom. For more information call Dr. Comfort Pratt at c.pratt@ttu.edu Elementary, and Lilah Ford at Wolffarth Elementary. The theme this year, set by the national campaign, was "Serving Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen". The kitchen is the number 1 room for fires in the home with stovetop presentation of fire safety and tasks. LYLA presented the winners with certificates and treat bags, Thanks to Fire Stations 1 & 4 for mentoring and sharing their time with Lilah, Lindy, and Sabastian! Thanks to principals of the elementary schools work the polls on Election Day! There are 9 from Talkington, 2 from Estacado, and 1 from Lubbock High - - - 10 young ladies and 2 young men. Their names are Zach Andrews, Julie Bullock, Lee Campbell, Grace Feist, Moriah Gutierrez, Ra’Nya Jones, Taagi Kowino, Siara Mitchell, Sabrina Revilla, Isaaic Reyes, Maya Sanders, Alexis Weathers. Way to go from Latino Lubbock Magazine! CALLING ALL STUDENT ARTISTS FOR AN OUTgrease fires being the main cause. Participating LISD elementary schools were Alderson, Ervin, for promoting the contest! Thanks to all the youth who participated and submitted posters! OF-THIS-WORLD Harwell, Jackson, McWhorter, Congratulations to all the students COMPETITION 2021 Wolffarth, and Wright. The contest from Latino Lubbock Magazine!theme is “How Space Technology Helps Improve Life on Earth”. Student artists ages 3–18 are invited to enter. Entries are due by noon, on December 31, 2020. Artwork must be submitted online by the student’s teacher, parent. To learn more, and to submit entries visit Art.SpaceFoundation.org. For general contest questions, please Life of Love & Action email Space Foundation at ArtContest@ SpaceFoundation.org. "We ofare— unforeseeable futures, bank statements, family relationships, FREE ONLINE MOVIES FOR ten learn who failed exams. It is a lonely and tirKIDS Did you know you can watch movies online through the library?!? We've got movies for all ages available through the OverDrive App (not Libby) or on the website lubbock.overdrive.com! people are by how they exist and interact in the world.” I ing cycle when I let the enemy win with his scare tactics. A beautiful life is full of loved actions—visiting patients at the Geriatric Center, calling a relative out of the blue, opening the FIRE SAFETY: Sabastian Garza, 5th grade winner at Alderson Elementary demonstrated his art on fire safety in the kitchen. GREAT JOB FROM LATINO LUBBOCK MAGAZINE! VIRTUAL STORYTIME Nov. 3, 12, hope to grad- door for an elderly man at the coffee 17, 19, 24th, from 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM. uate knowing shop… I’ve come to the conclusion Join us at https://www.facebook.com/Lub- my words that I want my life to imitate Christ’s bockLibrary/ for a virtual storytime. were always self-givenness. I want to look at oththe OPEN FITNESS Avoid unpredictable weather of high winds and too hot temperatures. Use our fitness equipment to get fit! Treadmill, accompanied with action. I traveled, tutored, met people, watched a surgery, and received an opportunity to go on a medical mission trip. I enjoy serving my community and plan to ers with a smile of compassion as if Christ were staring at them. It is a sweet thing to remember that God has not abandoned me. If I bring him in every decision, I have bikes and more! Ages 13+ visit my past schools and encourage no room to doubt. (13-16 yrs. needs guardian) 3 p.m., M-F at the Trejo Center. Free. TEEN HELP: Catholic Charities offers other young children. The more people I meet, the more I realize how similar our problems Bailee Alonzo - is a sophomore at Texas Tech, majoring in Biology Pre-Med. She aspires to become a dermatologist. FREE help for youth up to 17 years old struggling with negative behaviors, loss of self-respect, bullying, etc. Parents may call 1-800-530-4704 and make a confidential appointment. DO YOU HAVE A STORY? Submit your story online at www.latinolubbock.net/have-a-story or, email your youth news, quinceañera, and other info to news@latinolubbock.net . Wear Your Mask! ¡Usa tu máscara! SERVING UP FIRE SAFETY IN THE KITCHEN: The kitchen is the number 1 room for fires in the home with stove top grease fires being the main cause. Awesome job from Latino Lubbock Magazine! Stay Strong Lubbock! Copyright 2020 by Latino Lubbock Magazine All Rights reserved. 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