Join our virtual Parent & Family Engagement Meeting (meet.google.com/yej-oihv-uxs) to learn more about how you can be involved in our Warrior community! Log in on Friday, November 1 at 11:00 AM to learn about our engagement opportunities and ask any questions about involvement at Talkington!
Contest deadline extended!
On Friday, November 1, students are off campus for GOALS Day. Parents will use this day to communicate with their student's teachers and may request a meeting for that day between 10:00 and 11:30 AM, or from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. A virtual Parent Engagement meeting will be held at 11:00 AM at meet.google.com/yej-oihv-uxs.
Monday, November 4 and Tuesday, November 5 are school holidays for Fall Break. School will resume on Wednesday, November 6.
Have questions about college admissions, financial aid, or scholarships?
Come to the virtual sessions our College Success Advisor is hosting on Goals Day this Friday!
Students and their families are encouraged to join the meetings--all grade levels welcome. See the flyer or email brandi.couch@lubbockisd.org for details.
The annual Veterans Day Recognition Assembly is just around the corner! We will recognize our family members who have served in the armed forces on Monday, November 11th at 3:00 P.M. in the Talkington Auditorium. If you have a veteran family member that you would like recognized, please fill out the form below.
https://forms.gle/SHa9EzDrKybxf3UV6
Avoid getting spooked this week by staying in the know with all our Warrior happenings: https://secure.smore.com/n/wgzk1-talkington-warrior-weekly
Clean out your closets! Support Student Council's Thrift Store by donating gently used clothing. All items in our "store" will be free! Let us take some clutter off your hands and help those who need to freshen up their wardrobes.
*We will accept uniforms, but the thrift store is meant for after school/weekend wear.
All items can be brought to Mrs. Couch's office.
Congratulations to our Lady Warrior Cross Country Team on their race yesterday! Eden Puente, Jalia Siwatu, Aislyn Boles, Gemma McDonald, Kai Orta, Zyhon Johnson, Nadiella Sixtos and Lilliana Gaddis put in some hard work this year! Well done ladies!
No need to cook dinner tomorrow! Join us this Thursday for McTeacher's Night at the McDonald's at 5201 4th Street. A percentage of sales go directly to Talkington PTSA. Bring cash for dessert--our PTSA earns 100% of cookie sales.
Let our amazing Talkington educators serve you dinner!
Class of 2025 took their group and individual fun photos for the yearbook yesterday. Tomorrow (Thursday), they take their cap and gown photos. For seniors and their families, it is getting REAL.
On October 23, the 8th grade class will be raising funds for its annual banquet by selling candy and snacks during all three lunches. Tomorrow also begins Penny Wars to vote for or against a theme for the banquet. 1 penny = 1 vote for a theme, 1 dollar = 100 votes AGAINST a theme!
Come learn how to empower yourself and your Talkington Warrior by exploring the principles of effective self-leadership, influence, collaboration, and improvement with the introduction to Seven Habits of Highly Effective People! It will be held in the Talkington library from 4:15 to 5:15 PM tomorrow, October 23! Pre-register here: https://www.schoolsafeid.com/event/3650
We are proud to share some wonderful All-Region results for Piano!
Keagan Valderaz - 1st chair (Symphony Orchestra)
Taylor Harrison - 2nd chair (Philharmonic Orchestra)
Jordyn Gill - alternate
Please congratulate these young pianists as they prepare to play with the All-Region Orchestras! Congratulations to their teacher, Mrs. Spitsberg, as well!
Help our amazing PTSA raise funds for school events and save yourself the trouble of making an after school snack or dinner by coming to our McTeacher's Night this Thursday, October 24, from 5:00-8:00pm at the McDonald's at 5201 4th Street. Teachers, if you haven't already signed up for a time to help, please see the staff newsletter for the link. Families, please join us for delicious food and desserts! A portion of all food purchases and 100% of cookie sales go to our PTSA funds!
Big things this week at Talkington, from PSAT to 7 Habits of Highly Effective People to McTeacher's Night: https://secure.smore.com/n/hkbc4-talkington-warrior-weekly
A friendly reminder that Monday October 21st is picture day!!! Students received an order form today. You may pay with a check or exact cash amounts and return the form with your student on Monday. Students will also be given the opportunity to bring home a proof of their picture to place an order at a later time. Students are to be in their regular school uniforms for pictures. If you have questions please reach out to the front office .
Come learn how to empower yourself and your Talkington Warrior by exploring the principles of effective self-leadership, influence, collaboration, and improvement with the introduction to Seven Habits of Highly Effective People! It will be held in the Talkington library from 4:15 to 5:15 PM on Wednesday, October 23! Pre-register here: https://www.schoolsafeid.com/event/3650
Here is a great opportunity to build leadership skills as well as add to your resume!
The Youth Advisory Committee is our teen led leadership team. Students will help with CYD events, come up with a community service project, and commit to monthly meetings.
This event is for any student interested in joining YAC through CYD. On FRIDAY from 5-6:15 pm at Sun n' Fun!
It's a fresh start with some cooler temps this week at Talkington! Maximize your success this week by reading our Smore: https://secure.smore.com/n/asjvc-talkington-warrior-weekly
Calling all 6th graders, students new to Talkington this year, and big sister mentors!
We will have our next "Big Family" event on October 30 from 4:15-5:30pm : Movie Night.
Students will be divided into their Big Family groups (green, orange, yellow, and pink) to watch the movie that the group selected during our enrichment time earlier this month.
Destination Imagination will be selling snacks, so be sure to bring cash for that. The event is free to all students who are involved in our "Big Family" program.
