Reminder: Bring $2 to wear Friday dress this Monday! You will turn in the money to your first period teacher.
Support the Lubbock Area United Way!
We will be offering the following dress passes as a way to help raise funds:
Monday, Oct 16th- Friday Dress- $2.00
Wednesday, Oct 25th- Friday Dress- $2.00
Tuesday, Oct 31st- Sweats- $2.00
Help us support this worthy cause. Bring your money to your first period teacher. If you have an off-campus class for first period, stop by the office when you return to pay for your dress pass.
This week's announcements:
Picture Day: Picture day for all 6th-11th grade is Tuesday, October 17th in the auditorium. There will be no flyers or money to turn in to the photographer. You will receive a QR code after your picture is taken, and your parents can order your pictures online.
Seniors, if you did not take your picture this summer, you will also have your picture taken on Tuesday. Please see Ms. Turner for any questions.
Debate: Any high schooler interested in debate. There will be a short informational meeting, about CX (Cross-Examination) debate on Monday after school until 4:30 in Mr. Mason's room.
Theatre: The tech theatre class is looking for cardboard for building set pieces and props. If you have any to spare, please bring it to Ms. Kruse's room.
UIL Writing: High School Students: If you are interested in HS Journalism, please sign up outside Mrs. Hamblin's room by Wednesday, October 18. Tryouts will be on Monday, October 23 immediately after school in Mrs. Hamblin's room. Please be aware that Journalism is a long-term commitment!
Middle School: If you like to write and you like to debate or argue, please sign up for MS Editorial Writing! Signup sheet is located outside Mrs. Hamblin's room; please sign up by Wednesday, October 18. Tryouts will be on Monday, October 23 immediately after school in Mrs. Hamblin's room.
Spirit Day: Next Friday's dress up theme is Blast from the Past. You will dress as your childhood self.
SAT Registration: Juniors, if you did not enjoy the digital PSAT, you need to register for the paper SAT. The test is December 2, and the deadline to register is November 2. See Mrs. Couch for help.
Contest: We are having our 3rd annual "Book-O-Lantern" contest at the end of October. You decorate a pumpkin as your favorite character or scene from a book to enter. We will award prizes to the top three pumpkins! The information is in our Library Google Classroom or see Mrs. Henricks.
Contest: Today is the deadline for the Patriot's Pen and Voices of Democracy contests. Please turn them in on your grade level Google Classrooms.
On October 23-27, Talkington will recognize Red Ribbon Week. We will have dress up days (worn with our normal uniform pieces), and we will have a Hugs, Not Drugs Random Acts of Kindness Bingo activity. More details coming soon!
NO SCHOOL TODAY! We'll see everyone back in class tomorrow!
#WeAreLubbockISD
NO SCHOOL TODAY! We'll see everyone back in class tomorrow!
#WeAreLubbockISD
Hey, Lubbock ISD families! 👋
This is a friendly reminder that there is no school for students or staff on Monday, Oct. 9. We'll see everyone back in class on Tuesday, Oct. 10!
#WeAreLubbockISD
Dear District 2 Lubbock ISD families,
You’re invited to attend a District 2 Town Hall Meeting hosted by District 2 Trustee Bill Stubblefield on Monday, October 30. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. in the Estacado High School cafeteria.
You’ll have the opportunity to meet campus and district administrators, learn about each of the campuses in District 2, and provide feedback and ask questions in a group activity. Your partnership is important to us and we hope to see you there!
Dr. Kathy Rollo
Superintendent, Lubbock ISD
Good afternoon parents and guardians,
Attached you will find an updated tardy policy. We will be meeting with students this week addressing any concerns with tardies. It is very important that students arrive to class on time each day. Each tardy counted per semester includes arriving at school after 8:15 a.m. and in between passing periods.
Amazing opportunities for our alumni! The attached September Alumni newsletter from YWPN includes information about two in person alumni events and other helpful information for college students. Registration links are below.
- Financial Literacy Workshop - https://forms.gle/TiW6t4cm5Szvmh4j6
- In-Person Networking, Austin - https://forms.gle/XECghTpT5bX3RALq6
- In-Person Networking, Dallas - https://forms.gle/X1SYsPcYDsxd5rsa7
- Mentor Me Day - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c094baca82eaafec25-mentor#/
Alumnae may reach out to Alyssa Pizana at apizana@ywprep.org for help navigating their college and career journeys.
We hope that everyone has a safe and happy Labor Day! We'll see everyone back in school tomorrow.
We hope that everyone has a safe and happy Labor Day! We'll see everyone back in school tomorrow.
Check out what's happening around our district in this week's episode of In The Loop with Lubbock ISD!
https://youtu.be/rHv0LqNIvJo
Hey, Lubbock ISD families! 👋
This is a friendly reminder that there is no school on Monday, Sept. 4, in observance of Labor Day. We'll see everyone back in school on Tuesday, Sept. 5.
As a college preparatory school, Talkington works hard to ensure the success of our students from 6th grade through college graduation and beyond. We are so proud of our alumnae living their dreams out in the world. Former Talkington students, please add your photos here and tell us the great things you are doing. We want to celebrate our sisters who have walked the path before us–our motivation and inspiration.
Here at Talkington, we will show our pride this Friday, and every first Friday of the month, with College Shirt Days. Represent your favorite schools as you look forward to joining this amazing group of Talkington alumnae.
Chase your dreams, Lady Warriors.
#MotivationMonday #WarriorsbyChoice #WeAreLISD #Sisterhood
HUGE congratulations to these incredible Lady Warriors. They have been recognized for their outstanding achievements on their AP exams and PSAT tests. College Board is proud to recognize these students as National Merit Recognition Scholars!
Aniah Cortez
Aviana Prieto
Caitlyn Ferrell
Elida Torres
Kynzely Pena
Myranda Burchfield
Paola Calderon-Garcia
Triniti Mckinney
This is an enormous honor, often tied to scholarships and admission to elite colleges. Way to go, Lady Warriors!
Talkington families,
Click on the link below to view your fall newsletter from PTSA.
Have a restful weekend.
https://5il.co/23895
YWPN ALUMNI NEWSLETTER VOL. 001 IS HERE!
LINK: https://5il.co/22cpp
Your PTSA representatives are set up and ready for open house! Join the Talkington PTSA and order your 23-24 Talkington swag. Remember and ask about Spirit Jerseys!
Our community partners go above and beyond to support our teachers. Thank you to Martin and Patty Miller for surprising teacher, Donna Hamblin, with a check. Your generosity is much appreciated! Thank you! #WeAreLubbockISD
