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Spearman Lynx vs. Childress Bobcats Friday, Oct. 21st @ 7pm Childress Fairpark Stadium Tickets must be purchased online. There are no cash sales at the gates. https://childressbobcattickets.ticketleap.com Please read the information below: ● Player buses will park on the South side of the stadium next to the field house. ● Cheer and Band buses will park on the South side of the stadium next to the railing along Avenue I. ● Any inflatables are asked to enter through the Southwest gate. At all other times, this entry is for players and officials only. ● Ticket Gates will open at 6pm. ● Visiting fans will park on the south side of the stadium and enter and exit through the South ticket gate. Restrooms and concessions are located on the visiting side. ● Children should remain with their parents at all times. ● Ticket prices are $2 for students/college students with ID and $5 for adults.

Karina Baca is the assistant principal at Spearman Junior High. This is her first year in administration. She taught third and fifth grade at the elementary campus. What makes Baca’s day start out to be a great day is when she gets to see all those smiles early in the morning as the students come to school. “The best thing about being a principal is that I get to see All the students. I get to build relationships with students and staff members,” shared Baca. If she could pass on wisdom to the students she would share,” The wisdom I would like to pass on to the students is to never quit trying. In life there will be more no’s than yeses but keep striving for the best.” Her children inspire her and the quote she lives by is “For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11.

Bingo for a books was a success! We had 141 people in attendance and many staff volunteered to help! Many books were given away and much fun was had! 💜

Spearman XC would like to THANK the following volunteers for their help with the District 1-3A XC Meet on October 12, 2022. We appreciate you sacrificing your time to help make this meet a success! Palo Duro River Authority-Robert Howell and Staff City of Spearman HCHD EMS Robin Wilson Byron & Moriah Potter Jason & Macy Holton Dan Gist Clancy Vanderburg Craig & Stacie Black Cody & Abby Pipkin Shane Whiteley Trent Goodheart Keilee Goodheart James & Kiki Connelly Lacey Vernor Brian & Alexis Beck Kathy Beck Tami Hargrove Kate Davis Maidie Reining Sarah Witten Kelly Scroggs James Layman Saylee Renick Jennifer Ooley Morgan Mackie Nan Cook Joel & Haley Shields Debbie Goodheart Kara Harrell Michael Lozano Josh Martinez Justin Parker

High School Red Ribbon Week Dress Up days for October 25-28th Monday- Tourist Day- Wherever you go just say no Tuesday- Adam Sandler Day- Laugh Away Drugs Wednesday- No dress up day. School pictures on this day Thursday- Jersey Day- Team Up Against Drugs Friday- Costume Day- Scare Away Drugs. (No Mask or Props Allowed) Dress Code must be followed on all days!

Spearman ISD October Employee of the Month Kendra Ladd teaches history at Spearman High School. “Ms. Ladd is well respected by her peers, and recently in our Capturing Kids Hearts program, she was chosen by her peers as the teacher they felt most impacted them after the first day,” stated James Layman, Spearman High School Principal. Building relationships with her students is a strength for her. Layman added, “Kendra does an excellent job in her classroom in both building relationships and holding students to a higher level of rigor when it comes to the social studies content.” To get better every day, one must continue to learn and grow professionally. “Ladd strives to grow professionally every day, and she's not afraid to ask questions. Her presence in the High School has made our staff better, and I look forward to continuing to work with her,” shared Layman. Congratulations! Keep up the great work!

Spearman ISD October Employee of the Month Gloria Vela is the custodian at Spearman Junior High. She is in charge of cleaning the gyms, Lynx Den, and locker rooms. “She always comes to work with a smile on her face. She takes a great deal of pride in her work and does not want others to do her job,” shared Craig Black, Spearman Junior High Principal. Coworkers enjoy working with Vela. “She is always willing to clean up extra messes that are in her area. She does it with a great attitude. The building is better because of her!” smiled Black. Congratulations on a very well-deserved award!

Spearman ISD October Employee of the Month Chad Wilkerson teaches physical education at Gus Birdwell Elementary. “The elementary and music teachers see the most students on the campus every day. Coach Wilkerson greets each of nearly 300 students each day with a smile. He strives to make PE a fun place where students learn and grow. He works on teaching them to be good sports and aims to find each child’s strengths. Chad is flexible and a team player,” shared Gus Birdwell Elementary Principal, Alexis Beck. “Mr. Wilkerson has been a great mentor and role model to his student teacher this semester. He has been timely with his paperwork and an encourager. He has graciously given up time to meet each week with me, and I appreciate him going above and beyond,” stated Teacher Mentor Coordinator, Mrs. Ramon. Congratulations, Mr. Wilkerson on a job well done!

Junior High Book Fair Oct 31st-Nov 4th

Dustin Klafka is the Dean of Students at SHS serving many roles of the assistant principal. He is the head girls’ basketball coach and coordinator of the girls’ athletic program. Klafka joined the administration team during the 2001-2022 school year. “I have been blessed by the opportunity to be part of the culture shift in the high school. It has brought me a lot of joy, and I have taken pride in playing just a small role in it,’ shared Klafka. Klafka enjoys that he gets to meet so many awesome kids at the high school and develop relationships with students outside of athletics that he would not get to work with solely as a coach. He does his best to read his favorite quotes each morning: “Do you have enough courage to make a difference?” People don’t buy what you do they buy WHY you do it. Know your WHY,” Simon Sinek, and “The meaning of earthly existing lies not as we have grown used to thinking, in prospering, but in the development of the soul,” Alexander Solzhenitsyn. “I’m inspired by people that put their own desires and egos aside to make decisions based on what’s best for kids which in turn pours into and changes kid’s lives. I’m blessed to work with people who truly love kids,” added Klafka. Some wisdom Klafka passes on is “There are a couple secrets to life in my opinion that most people never figure out. Both are very simple but go against what most people tend to believe. 1- The harder you work the more fun you have. 2- To have joy and happiness in life your priority must be to bring joy and happiness to others. Secret is Love. Love to work hard, Love others!”

Tomorrow night - Bingo for Books - 5:30 -6:30 in the elementary junior high cafeteria.

Personalize your yearbook! Create a page or advertisement for your student in the 2022-2023 yearbook! For questions, email Mrs. Reagan at Shelby.reagan@region.net

The Mighty Lynx Band did a great job at marching contest!

Good luck to the Mighty Lynx Band!

It’s a great day to send off the Mighty Lynx Band off to marching contest. Come out and support these incredibly talented musicians at Dick Bivens Stadium today at 4:45 pm (approximate time).

Week of 10-17-22

Join us in wishing The Lynx Marching Band good luck tomorrow as they compete in their first contest of the season! #mightylynxmarchingband #GOLYNX #weareSPEARMAN

If you are planning on going to a Major Stock Show with Spearman FFA there is a Parent meeting on Tuesday October 18, 2022, @ 7 pm in the Spearman Ag Classroom. If you have a lamb that is going to a Major Stock Show, you have to bring them to the Spearman Ag Farm for Validation on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at 4:15 pm. Thank you, Lance A. Swan

🟣⚪️⚫️ GAME DAY ⚫️⚪️🟣 LYNX FOOTBALL Spearman Lynx 🆚 Canadian Wildcats 📆 Tonight, Oct. 14, 2022 ⏰ 7:00 pm 📍 Spearman, TX PTCI Tailgate Party #LYNXNATION #WEARESPEARMAN #LYNXFOOTBALL

Spearman High School students who have been in the Migrant Education Program (MEP) are attending a presentation at WTAMU on the College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP). They will tour the beautiful campus and learn about the opportunities at the university.