Gus Birdwell Elementary Honors Alejandra Alvarez as Teacher of the Year
Gus Birdwell Elementary is proud to announce that Alejandra Alvarez has been named the campus Teacher of the Year. Selected through a process of peer nominations, Alvarez is being recognized for her unwavering dedication to her students, her pursuit of professional excellence, and her proactive leadership within the district.
The award serves as a testament to her impact both inside and outside the classroom. Her colleagues describe her not just as an educator, but as a "phenomenal" force for good who leads with both her heart and her head.
Alvarez recently reached a significant professional milestone by earning her National Board Certification, a rigorous process that reflects her commitment to the highest standards of teaching.
"She dedicated so much time to getting her National Board Certification and she is so deserving of this recognition," noted one peer. "She is a phenomenal teacher whose love for her students shows in everything that she does."
Beyond her own credentials, Alejandra is known for her forward-thinking approach to education. Her colleagues highlighted her willingness to embrace change and utilize research to improve the learning environment for everyone. She is described as a "stellar teacher" who is always willing to change, adapt, and grow.
While her technical skills are exemplary, it is Alejandra’s "kindness and love" that resonates most with those who work alongside her. She is recognized for maintaining a balance of high accountability and deep compassion.
One nomination perfectly captured her spirit:
"Alex is an incredible teacher. She is ALWAYS using every opportunity to teach, and doing it with kindness and love for all students. She holds students accountable. She is also always pitching in with extra activities around the school - an all-around team player!"
Whether she is researching new instructional methods or volunteering for extra-curricular tasks, Alvarez has proven herself to be an indispensable asset to Gus Birdwell Elementary. Her peers summarize her impact simply: "She is very kind and a good teacher."
Please join us in congratulating Alejandra "Alex" Alvarez on this well-deserved honor!
Gus Birdwell Elementary is proud to announce that Alejandra Alvarez has been named the campus Teacher of the Year. Selected through a process of peer nominations, Alvarez is being recognized for her unwavering dedication to her students, her pursuit of professional excellence, and her proactive leadership within the district.
The award serves as a testament to her impact both inside and outside the classroom. Her colleagues describe her not just as an educator, but as a "phenomenal" force for good who leads with both her heart and her head.
Alvarez recently reached a significant professional milestone by earning her National Board Certification, a rigorous process that reflects her commitment to the highest standards of teaching.
"She dedicated so much time to getting her National Board Certification and she is so deserving of this recognition," noted one peer. "She is a phenomenal teacher whose love for her students shows in everything that she does."
Beyond her own credentials, Alejandra is known for her forward-thinking approach to education. Her colleagues highlighted her willingness to embrace change and utilize research to improve the learning environment for everyone. She is described as a "stellar teacher" who is always willing to change, adapt, and grow.
While her technical skills are exemplary, it is Alejandra’s "kindness and love" that resonates most with those who work alongside her. She is recognized for maintaining a balance of high accountability and deep compassion.
One nomination perfectly captured her spirit:
"Alex is an incredible teacher. She is ALWAYS using every opportunity to teach, and doing it with kindness and love for all students. She holds students accountable. She is also always pitching in with extra activities around the school - an all-around team player!"
Whether she is researching new instructional methods or volunteering for extra-curricular tasks, Alvarez has proven herself to be an indispensable asset to Gus Birdwell Elementary. Her peers summarize her impact simply: "She is very kind and a good teacher."
Please join us in congratulating Alejandra "Alex" Alvarez on this well-deserved honor!
SJH 8th graders had a special visitor on Thursday, April 16th. Cindy Barkley from the Department of Public Safety presented on how to stay safe in a digital world. All SJH students receive instruction on online safety and digital citizenship during guidance lessons with their counselor, Miss Olson. Thank you Sergeant Barkley for continuing these conversations with our 8th graders. We can never hear too much about how to stay safe while using online apps and flatforms.
🟣TENNIS • REGIONAL • QUALIFIERS🟣
Wishing the very best of luck to our tennis players as they compete in the regional tournament!🎾
🟣Amos Beck
🟣Brayson Goodheart
🟣 Landon Sonnenberg
🟣Colton Dehaan
🟣Héctor Delgado
🟣Karen Rosendo
🟣Brooklyn Beck
🟣Valeria Enriquez
Good Luck, SPEARMAN Tennis! 🎾 Go Lynx & Lynxettes!!
🗳️ Spearman ISD Board of Trustees Election: Early Voting Starts Soon!
Your voice matters in our schools! Make a plan to cast your ballot during the early voting period. Please note the holiday closure on Tuesday.
When: Starts Monday, April 20
Holiday Break: No voting on Tuesday, April 21 (San Jacinto Day)
Resumes: Wednesday, April 22 – Tuesday, April 28
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00 PM
Where: SISD Business Office (403 E. 11th Avenue) (EAST doors)
See you at the polls! 🐾 #SpearmanISD #SpearmanTX #LocalElections #LynxPride
Your voice matters in our schools! Make a plan to cast your ballot during the early voting period. Please note the holiday closure on Tuesday.
When: Starts Monday, April 20
Holiday Break: No voting on Tuesday, April 21 (San Jacinto Day)
Resumes: Wednesday, April 22 – Tuesday, April 28
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00 PM
Where: SISD Business Office (403 E. 11th Avenue) (EAST doors)
See you at the polls! 🐾 #SpearmanISD #SpearmanTX #LocalElections #LynxPride
Congratulations to Bella Gauna! She placed 1st in the Photography Category at the 28th Annual Art Jubilee contest held at OPSU.
🏅 Regional Qualifier Update 🏅
Maddox Ortiz – 300m Hurdles
🥈 Silver Medalist
🏅 Regional Qualifier Update 🏅
Jayden Perez – 100m Dash
🏅 Regional Qualifier Update 🏅
4x100m Relay
4th Place Girls: Maddie Lozano, Rachel White, Karen Rosendo, and Jayden Perez
4th Place Boys: Leo Avitia, Angel Galaviz, Hudson Swan, and Dallen Scroggs
🏅 Regional Qualifier🏅
Paty Muñoz competed with a strong race in the 3200m!
🏅 4th Place — 3200m
We had a great day at the Wichita Falls weld-off!!
Proud to share that 9 of our students earned their GMAW 2F welding certification! 🔥👏
Day 1️⃣of Regional golf is complete.✅
The girls are sitting in 2nd place, 8 shots back from the leader Senora. The Lynxettes shot 353 and Senora shot 345.
Let’s go Lynxettes!! 💜🐾
It’s move day!! Let’s flip the switch!!! 💪
Huge congratulations to Angel and Paty on achieving their Accounting Basics Certification! 🎓✨
Their hard work, late nights, and dedication have officially paid off.
Reaching this milestone is a testament to their commitment to excellence and professional growth. We are incredibly proud of their success and can’t wait to see all the great things they’ll accomplish next.Please join us in celebrating this fantastic achievement! 🎉👏
#ProfessionalGrowth #AccountingBasics #Certified #SuccessStory #TeamHighlights
This week, our 8th graders at SJH got to visit with Amy Turner from Workforce Solutions. Students heard about the various services their organization provides. Ms. Turner specifically services individuals who are 18-24 of age. It was great information as our students are exploring their interests of careers post-high school. Our students even had the opportunity to engage in some friendly competition!
Congratulations to the students set to earn their associate degrees from Frank Phillips College this spring. This group makes school history as the very first cohort to achieve this remarkable milestone.
Celebrating 8 years of growth! Since 2018, over 200 students have participated in our Adult ESL program. We are so proud of their hard work and deeply grateful to Mrs. Hinojos for her dedicated leadership and for inspiring our learners every day.
☀️ ⛳️ Lynxette Golf ⛳️ ☀️ Good Luck to our Lynxette Golf Team as they begin the Regional Tournament at Palo Duro Creek Golf Course in Canyon. Tessa Holton, Kamryn Bailey, Acey Womble, Jaslene Baca, Izzy Slover and Madison Moore.💜🐾🏌️♀️
Spearman FFA is State bound!! Dairy Cattle members Amos Beck, Gage Myers, Matt Allen and Zachary Sasser had a strong showing at the Area 1 Dairy Cattle competition today earning 3rd place! We had two top 10 individuals with Amos Beck placing 5th and Gage Myers placing 9th. Wish these guys luck as they compete at the State CDE competition next week!
Congratulations to Rachel White and Maddox Ortiz for being named Spearman High School Students of the Month. A special thank you to Panhandle First Bank for sponsoring this award program.
Congratulations to Brooklyn Swanson (February) , Camila Lopez and Greyson Thompson for being selected 8th Grade Students of the Month.
Administrative Professional Day is April 22nd! The SHS Floral Design students are making arrangements and taking orders. Please consider supporting our students!
Please place your orders by April 17th.
Email Mrs. Roberts for more information: darcy.roberts@spearmanisd.net
