Lemoore Union Elementary School District

Our fifth principal profile for National Principals Month belongs to Amy Garcia, Lemoore Elementary School. - Years in Education: 20 - Years in Administration: 8 - Years in LUESD: 15 - Fun fact: I LOVE Disneyland! - Favorite Book: The Outsiders - Favorite Movie: Singing in the Rain - Favorite Food: sour cream - Favorite Color: Purple - Who was/is your role model or inspiration? My mom - What is one lesson you hope your students know before they move on from your school? I want them to know they have choices and options in life. - What do you enjoy most about being a school leader? The time with students and staff focused on learning. - Three words to describe you: Determined, Forgiving, Resourceful

Our fourth principal profile for National Principals Month belongs to Benjamin Luis, Liberty Middle School. - Years in Education: 18 - Years in Administration: 11 - Years in LUESD: 18 - Fun fact: My mother was a recording artist! - Favorite Book: Pillars of the Earth - Favorite Movie: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation - Favorite Food: YES!! - Favorite Color: Purple - Who was/is your role model or inspiration? Work-Rick DuFour, Life-My Pawpaw (Grandfather) - What is one lesson you hope your students know before they move on from your school? That they are loved. - What do you enjoy most about being a school leader? Helping people (Students and Staff) be the best that they can be. - Three words to describe you: Funny, relentless, and loyal

Our third principal profile for National Principals Month belongs to Crescenciano Camarena, University Charter School. - Years in Education: 29 - Years in Administration: 18 - Years in LUESD: 26 - Fun fact: I performed in marching band at Dodger Stadium for the baseball opening ceremonies of the 1984 Olympics. - Favorite Book: Heir to the Empire (Star Wars: The Thrawn Trilogy) - Favorite Movie: The Princess Bride (1987) - Favorite Food: Nopales - Favorite Color: Blue - Favorite Song: Easy by the Commodores, Theme Song: Ain't No Other Man by Christina Aguilera - Who was/is your role model or inspiration? Parents - What is one lesson you hope your students know before they move on from your school? It's not what you say it's what you do that matters. - What do you enjoy most about being a school leader? Inspiring others to lead - Three words to describe you: stubborn, inquisitive, joyful

Our second principal profile for National Principals Month belongs to Renea Fagundes, Engvall Elementary School. - Years in Education: 24 - Years in Administration: 15 - Years in LUESD: 24 - Fun fact: I started dating my husband when I was 14 years old - Favorite Book: "To Kill a Mockingbird" - Favorite Food: A well made salad with lots of veggies and fruit - Favorite Color: Pink - Who was/is your role model or inspiration? Jesus - What is one lesson you hope your students know before they move on from your school? To persevere through things that are difficult. - What do you enjoy most about being a school leader? Knowing all the students and having an impact on their learning. - Three words to describe you: Motivated, dedicated, and passionate

Our first principal profile for National Principals Month belongs to Rhett Kenney, Meadow Lane School. - Years in Education: 25 - Years in Administration: 15 - Years in LUESD: 25 - Fun fact: Meatloaf Connoisseur - Favorite Book: "The Book of Job" - Favorite Movie: Gran Torino - Favorite Food: Pork - Favorite Color: Plaid - Who was/is your role model or inspiration? Ted Williams and Pete Rose - What is one lesson you hope your students know before they move on from your school? The world is their oyster - What do you enjoy most about being a school leader? Seeing students and teachers succeed - Three words to describe you: tenacious, loquacious, vivacious.

Reminder... No class on Monday, October 8, 2018. Columbus Day Holiday

Parent/Teacher Conferences will take place Monday through Friday during the week of October 1-5. Early Dismissal all week. Thank you for celebrating successes with your child and continuing to work closely with their teachers to concentrate on areas in need of increased focus.

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Celebrating Attendance Awareness Month our campaign to end chronic absenteeism! Improving attendance takes commitment, collaboration and a positive partnership with our families! Help us ensure our students are at school everyday! #schooleveryday

No School - Labor Day - September 3

Liberty Middle School was recognized by the Hanford Sentinel for being a National "School to Watch." https://hanfordsentinel.com/news/local/liberty-middle-school-continues-honors-streak/article_190330ac-33ae-5c56-a382-ba577c5aca81.html#tracking-source=home-top-story

Great day of learning and celebrating our district investments in music, technology and elementary physical education! #EACHONE

Outstanding day for our Lemoore Elementary School Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central California program participants! We appreciate Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino for the generous donation of backpacks, KMPH Fox 26 for showcasing this amazing example of Making a Difference for kids and Miss. Kings County Teen Mikayla Contreras. #EACHONE

LUESD IS IN THE NEWS.. https://hanfordsentinel.com/news/lemoore/elementary-schools-are-back-in-session/article_1e67d0b2-b849-5587-94a4-0501514b3582.html#tracking-source=home-top-story

Our Board of Trustees welcomed our 2018-19 new staff at our board meeting and congratulated EACH ONE of them on their commitment to serve our LUESD students. Wishing our new staff an extraordinary year! #EACHONE #BeAChampion

The Lemoore Elementary School District welcomes students as the new school year begins this week. http://www.mylemooreleader.com/158511?utm_source=Back+to+School+2018&utm_campaign=The+Leader&utm_medium=email

Mr Kenney firing up the troops before introducing his new staff.

The LUESD family kicking off what promises to be another excellent year!

All district offices will be closed on Friday, August 10 from 7:30 am-12 pm for our Welcome Back Breakfast and Kick-Off event. Thank you for your understanding as we celebrate the opening of the 2018/19 school year with our district staff.

Mr. Alvarez is working hard so Engvall Elementary is ready to welcome students a week from today!