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SKILLS USA WINNERS -- LHS CTE Construc on Trades students from Robert Koether’s class competed at the Skills USA contest held in Bryan on Saturday, February 10. Raymond Hebert; 2nd in Carpentry and 2nd in Material ID, Elias Mitchell; 1st in Tool ID and 1st in Material ID, Juan Rodriguez; 3rd in Material ID.

Carla Goddard inducted into LISD Apple CorpsMonday, March 5, 2018Bad Weather Make Up DayLISD- Do What You Can’t DayLJH- Girls Track @ DibollLJH- Boys Track @ Jasper3:15 pm – 5:30 pm -LJH- Cheer PracticeTuesday, March 6, 2018LHS- Senior Panoramic PictureLHS- Freshman Tennis @ Porter5:00 pm- LHS- JV/V Girls Soccer vs Central5:00pm- LHS Lady Lions Soft ball vs Ozen5:30 pm- LJH- Jr. Belle Parent MeetingWednesday, March 7, 2018LHS- Letter Jacket FittingLHS/LJH- Choir Early UIL Vocal Concert & Sight ReadingTh ursday, March 8, 2018LJH- Student vs Staff Basketball gameLHS- Varsity Tennis @ PorterLHS- Varsity Baseball Lufk in Tourna-mentLHS- JV Baseball Hudson TournamentFriday, March 9, 2018UIL Grade CheckLHS- Varsity Baseball Lufk in Tourna-mentLHS- JV Baseball Hudson Tournament4:30 pm- LHS- Sophomore Baseball vs Lufk in5:00 pm- LHS- Lady Lions Soft ball @ Lumberton5:00 pm- LHS- JV/V Girls Soccer @ NederlandSaturday, March 10, 2018LHS- Varsity Baseball Lufk in Tourna-mentLHS- JV Baseball Hudson Tournament

For the last thirteen years, LISD has honored those employees who

exemplifi ed a positive attitude in their workplace and a desire to excel in their department or on their campus. Another member has been induct-ed into the prestigious LISD Apple Corps. Carla Goddard teaches 3rd grade English Language Arts and Reading at Timber Creek Elementary. She has taught in LISD for nine years and has been in her current position for fi ve years. Th e previous four years were spent at Livingston Junior High in Reading Intervention. She grew up and attended school in Temple, Texas. She graduated with her teaching degree from Howard Payne University. Her primary job responsibilities include teaching 3rd graders to read for understanding and application, communicate eff ectively through both written and spoken language, and to be an asset to the Timber Creek Elementary family. She loves getting to work alongside other passionate educators as they strive to help students reach their po-tential each year in school and beyond graduation. She feels it’s powerful to think of the positive changes her students can make in the world. She strives to help students realize their importance and give them the tools to live successful, purposeful lives.

PINE RIDGE ELEMENTARY LITTLE LEADERS -- Pine Ridge Elementary students were recognized during the February mee ng of the LISD School Board. Students are selected by teachers and assigned leadership du es. Leaders pictured with Assistant Principal Jus n Turbeville, Princi-pal Mary Hill, and Dr. Brent Hawkins, Superintendent - Delanie Lester, Annalee Winkle, Brinley Yantes, Braelee Dubose, Jonathan Negrete, Victor Negrete, Zoey Tidwell.

She is married to David Goddard, and they will celebrate 30 years of marriage this year. Th ey have two children who are both LHS graduates. Th eir son, Austin, an A&M gradu-ate is employed by Pixar Animation Studios. Th eir daughter, Alexis, will graduate from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor next spring with a degree in Social Work and minor in Marketing. Th is is what her colleagues had to say about her: Caryn McLendon: Carla Goddard has a heart for children. She is a cre-ative and genuine teacher. I learned so much from teaching with Carla and I miss being on the same team with her. Congratulations Carla!Deena Galloway: It is a joy to work with Carla! Her classroom provides creative and fun-fi lled learning. She is defi nitely a bright spot at TCE!!! Congratulations for a job well done!Misty Rinehart: Congrats! I always knew that Timber Creek teachers rocked but you are awesome and thank you for all that you do every single day to make sure that it stays that way!! Rock on and continue to be a blessing in each and every kid’s life that you come in contact with!!!!Kristy Long: I cannot think of a more deserving person of the Apple Corps Award. She goes above and beyond to do what’s right for all kids, and she truly cares about her students. She

is creative and has the best ideas. I count it a blessing to be able to work with Carla each day.Lisa Polk: Carla Goddard constantly shares her excitement about teach-ing and makes a positive impact on teachers and students. She is always looking for innovative ways to assist her students’ development in literacy. Congratulations Carla!Peggy Payne: Carla is a great team player as well as a wonderful friend. I have taught with Carla for several years and she is so fun and creative.

She can also decorate for anything or any place. She makes a birthday party so enjoyable with all her decorations. Th anks for being a great friend and a wonderful teacher.Assistant Principal Bonnie Tram-mell: We’re all very fortunate to serve beside Mrs. Goddard at Timber Creek. As administrators, Mr. Young and I have the opportunity to visit every classroom each day whether it be during our breakfast rounds to say good morning to each student or to check in to enjoy the fun activities they’re doing with their teachers. Th e moment I enter Mrs. Goddard’s room is always a memorable part of my day because of her ability to teach the oldest students on our campus with high expectations while also allowing them to enjoy being the 8 and 9 year olds that they are. I know her students appreciate this about her as well, and I’m confi dent she will be that special teacher many of them remember when they refl ect on their experience at Timber Creek as adults.Principal Ryan Young: At Timber Creek Elementary School, we’re fortunate enough to have Mrs. Carla Goddard as one of our third grade reading teachers. She exemplifi es everything a great educator should be. She spends all of her time making sure that each one of her kids gets ev-erything they need to be successful as they go forward into fourth grade and throughout their educational career. For her service and commitment to the students and faculty of Timber Creek Elementary and her positive in-fl uence on her colleagues we welcome Carla Goddard into the LISD Apple Corps.

FEBRUARY APPLE CORPS -- Carla Goddard is welcomed into the pres gious Livingston ISD Apple Corps by members of the board. Pictured le to right: Dr. Brent Hawkins, Superintendent, Mike Ne les, Bea Ellis, Sco Paske, Carla Goddard, Marty Drake, John Allen Slocomb, Ben R. Ogletree, III.

Principal Mary Hill introduced a new program at Pine Ridge Ele-

mentary this school year during the February meeting of the Livingston ISD School Board. Th e program was introduced during the spotlight por-tion of the meeting and is called Th e 7 Habits of Happy Kids. Th e 7 Habits

PRE Little Leaders recognized by LISD board teach students to be accountable for their own actions and set goals in or-der to be successful. Th ese are habits that students will use for the rest of their lives at home, at school, and in their community. Another aspect of this program is the “Little Leader Club.” Each month teachers nominate

students who are demonstrating the 7 Habits of Happy Kids. Th ey are given a special leadership t-shirt and certifi -cate and join our club of little leaders. Th ese students are assigned duties on campus, participate in special pro-grams, and serve as role models and peer tutors for other students.