Lemoore Union Elementary School District

Winter Break - No School December 17, 2018 to January 4, 2019. Classes resume January 7, 2019.

County Superintendent of Schools, Todd Barlow administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed members of the Lemoore Union Elementary School District: Jerry Waymire, Mark Pescatore and re-elected member Eddie Mendes. Congratulations and thank you for serving the students in our district.

December is Disability Awareness Month

Congratulations to Cinnamon and Lemoore Elementary students for a wonderful winter concert! Thank you to our music program staff for all they do supporting our students and providing them with the love of music.🎼🎄

LUESD has partnered with Lemoore Police Department and their Presents on Patrol Event. We are collecting new unwrapped toys through December 12th at the District Office.

Lemoore Area Schools Transportation Department has set up a Route Status Line at 924-6652 for parents. It will be updated in the mornings and afternoons. It will include all changes and route statuses. We are currently making progress on increasing our staff and appreciate your understanding during this time.

Thanksgiving Break - November 19-23, 2018

Congratulations to Theresa Soto, Teacher of the Year, Anna Covarrubias, Employee of the Year and Ben Luis, Administrator of the Year for Lemoore Union Elementary School District. They will represent the district at the Kings County Office of Education Excellence in Education Awards. We are tremendously proud of each of them and are honored to have them representing our district! Way to Go!! #LUESDEACHONE

VETERANS DAY - No School - November 12, 2018

Thank you for passing Bond Measure D. On behalf of Lemoore Union Elementary School District Board of Education, students and staff, we express our deep appreciation to the Lemoore community for the successful passage of the Measure D. We are so grateful to the Bond Campaign Committee and all of the volunteers that served in great and small ways to donate time and personal resources. The LUESD School District and Board of Trustees are excited for the future of the District and the opportunities that our students will enjoy thanks to your investment. As we take the next step in creating a District that will serve the academic and environmental needs of the young learners in our growing community, we have monumental planning and preparations moving forward. We will continue to share information with you as we begin actionable steps toward our bond projects. In addition, we will use our newsletter and web page to provide more detail on the progress and timelines regarding the work being done across the District. Remember this is a process and will take time, so communication will be vital to understanding the work moving forward. Thank you again to EACH ONE of you for your support over the past several months! We are truly making a difference in the lives of our students and our community! Measure D passed at 59.44%.

Get ready to turn your clocks back an hour as day light savings time comes to an end this year at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 4th.

No School, Monday October 29, 2018

Our sixth principal profile for National Principals Month belongs to Loretta Black, Cinnamon Elementary School. - Years in Education: 22 - Years in Administration: 10 - Years in LUESD: 13 - Fun fact: I have ran in two marathons - Favorite Book: Memoirs of a Geisha - Favorite Movie: Back to the Future - Favorite Food: McDonald's French fries - Favorite Color: Green - Who was/is your role model or inspiration? My Grandma - What is one lesson you hope your students know before they move on from your school? To be kind to one another and work hard in life. - What do you enjoy most about being a school leader? The kids! - Three words to describe you: According to my office staff: focused, caring, tenacious

Our fifth principal profile for National Principals Month belongs to Amy Garcia, Lemoore Elementary School. - Years in Education: 20 - Years in Administration: 8 - Years in LUESD: 15 - Fun fact: I LOVE Disneyland! - Favorite Book: The Outsiders - Favorite Movie: Singing in the Rain - Favorite Food: sour cream - Favorite Color: Purple - Who was/is your role model or inspiration? My mom - What is one lesson you hope your students know before they move on from your school? I want them to know they have choices and options in life. - What do you enjoy most about being a school leader? The time with students and staff focused on learning. - Three words to describe you: Determined, Forgiving, Resourceful

Our fourth principal profile for National Principals Month belongs to Benjamin Luis, Liberty Middle School. - Years in Education: 18 - Years in Administration: 11 - Years in LUESD: 18 - Fun fact: My mother was a recording artist! - Favorite Book: Pillars of the Earth - Favorite Movie: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation - Favorite Food: YES!! - Favorite Color: Purple - Who was/is your role model or inspiration? Work-Rick DuFour, Life-My Pawpaw (Grandfather) - What is one lesson you hope your students know before they move on from your school? That they are loved. - What do you enjoy most about being a school leader? Helping people (Students and Staff) be the best that they can be. - Three words to describe you: Funny, relentless, and loyal

Our third principal profile for National Principals Month belongs to Crescenciano Camarena, University Charter School. - Years in Education: 29 - Years in Administration: 18 - Years in LUESD: 26 - Fun fact: I performed in marching band at Dodger Stadium for the baseball opening ceremonies of the 1984 Olympics. - Favorite Book: Heir to the Empire (Star Wars: The Thrawn Trilogy) - Favorite Movie: The Princess Bride (1987) - Favorite Food: Nopales - Favorite Color: Blue - Favorite Song: Easy by the Commodores, Theme Song: Ain't No Other Man by Christina Aguilera - Who was/is your role model or inspiration? Parents - What is one lesson you hope your students know before they move on from your school? It's not what you say it's what you do that matters. - What do you enjoy most about being a school leader? Inspiring others to lead - Three words to describe you: stubborn, inquisitive, joyful

Our second principal profile for National Principals Month belongs to Renea Fagundes, Engvall Elementary School. - Years in Education: 24 - Years in Administration: 15 - Years in LUESD: 24 - Fun fact: I started dating my husband when I was 14 years old - Favorite Book: "To Kill a Mockingbird" - Favorite Food: A well made salad with lots of veggies and fruit - Favorite Color: Pink - Who was/is your role model or inspiration? Jesus - What is one lesson you hope your students know before they move on from your school? To persevere through things that are difficult. - What do you enjoy most about being a school leader? Knowing all the students and having an impact on their learning. - Three words to describe you: Motivated, dedicated, and passionate

Our first principal profile for National Principals Month belongs to Rhett Kenney, Meadow Lane School. - Years in Education: 25 - Years in Administration: 15 - Years in LUESD: 25 - Fun fact: Meatloaf Connoisseur - Favorite Book: "The Book of Job" - Favorite Movie: Gran Torino - Favorite Food: Pork - Favorite Color: Plaid - Who was/is your role model or inspiration? Ted Williams and Pete Rose - What is one lesson you hope your students know before they move on from your school? The world is their oyster - What do you enjoy most about being a school leader? Seeing students and teachers succeed - Three words to describe you: tenacious, loquacious, vivacious.

Reminder... No class on Monday, October 8, 2018. Columbus Day Holiday

Parent/Teacher Conferences will take place Monday through Friday during the week of October 1-5. Early Dismissal all week. Thank you for celebrating successes with your child and continuing to work closely with their teachers to concentrate on areas in need of increased focus.