Academic Beginnings Center

Levelland ABC pre-K students recently participated in “When I Grow Up” day. This is a morning dedicated to parental/community involvement and career sharing. This year we were proud to have: Levelland Fire Department, Xcel Energy, Hockley/Lubbock County Sheriff’s Department, SPC Nursing, Lou Dee’s Floral, and Levelland Police Department. Students participated in six, ten-minute rotations. These are informative sessions based on the different careers and jobs that each of these parents and/or community members hold. At the conclusion of the rotations, teachers lead a discussion in their classrooms about the careers that were presented and then followed-up by posing the question “What would you like to do when you grow up?” The teachers are laying the foundation for students to one day make a career choice.

Xcel Energy employee, Robbie Hallford, demonstrates the power of electricity on a house touching a downed power line. He was accompanied by Freeman Miller and LABC parent, Oscar Osornio. During this rotation, students learned that being a lineman can be a very dangerous but exciting job. The Xcel employees also stressed the importance of safety around electricity.

Lou Dee’s Floral employee and parent, Arenda Shakespeare, demonstrates how to make a floral arrangement. Students learned the ins and outs of the floral business.

Father (grandpa of LABC student) and daughter (mother of LABC student) team of Officer Glen Burton of the Levelland Sheriff’s Department and Officer Marsha Pruitt of Lubbock Sheriff’s Department explained their duties working for the Sheriff’s Department.

Levelland ISD resource officers along with LABC parent, Andrew Mosteller, explained their responsibilities as police officers. They showed off “Rhino” the drug dog and taught about “Stranger Danger”.

SPC employee and LABC parent, DeEtte Edens, explained her role in the nursing field. Students were treated with gloves, tongue depressors, and band-aids before leaving this rotation.

Joe Marshall, LABC parent and employee of the Levelland Fire Department, shared his expertise of being a fire-fighter. David from Mrs. Haynes’ class is seen here trying on fire-fighter gear.

Students and staff enjoyed the day and had a little fun trying on the gear!

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At the SDE Pre-Kindergarten Conference in Dallas, Mrs. Herron, Mrs. Hawkins, and Ms. Blackshear learned many new tips and tricks to make learning fun.

Making an apple tree!

Apple Tree! (Made from a lunch bag and red pom-poms)

Mrs. Herron volunteers for a demonstration

Fun Ideas, using non-expensive items

A fun way to teach beginning sounds using a brown grocery bag!

Lots of good information, we had to write it all down!

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Goofy Gold Glittery Glasses

Mrs. Hawkins’ class learned the letter “G” while doing fun activities. They made Goofy Gold Glittery Glasses and wore them with pride all day!

                                                    Fancy, Aubrie,& Rustin on computers     

   Jasmin & Elizabeth  on the white board                               

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On November 17, 2010 Levelland Academic Beginnings Center held their UIL Invitational meet. Kindergarten and first grade students from Levelland Academic Beginnings Center, South Elementary and Ropes Elementary competed in Oral Reading and Storytelling.

Kindergarten Oral Reading Winners (L-R): 1st Place: Kinley T-Ropes Elementary, 2nd Place: Brittan D-Levelland ABC, 3rd Place: Seaver S-Ropes Elementary.

Kindergarten Oral Reading

First Grade Oral Reading Winners (L-R): 3rd Place: Chloe R-South Elementary, 1st Place: Lexi G-South Elementary, 2nd Place: Machayla P-South Elementary.

First Grade Oral Reading

Kindergarten Storytelling Winners (L-R): 4^th Place: Laynee N-Levelland ABC, 1^st Place: Chloe C-Levelland ABC, 3^rd Place: Blake H-Levelland ABC, 2^nd Place: Kendall M-Levelland ABC

Kindergarten Storytelling

First Grade Storytelling Winners (L-R): 1^st Place: Reed T-South Elementary, 2^nd Place: Jaclyn P-South Elementary, 3^rd Place: Riley S-South Elementary, 4^th Place: Reese G-South Elementary.

First Grade Storytelling

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Levelland High School Girls Basketball team came to Levelland ABC to talk to the students.  Each athelete had a topic  to discuss about what it takes to be a Loboette.  The students want to wish the Loboettes an awesome season!

Mrs. McFerrin’s Class

Mrs. Gore’s Class

Mrs. Dobson’s class

Mrs. Coat’s Class

Mrs. Smith’s Class

Each class received a basketball from the Loboettes.

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For twenty one days the kindergarten purple team students anticipated the arrival of baby chicks.  The students finally got to watch and enjoy the chicks hatching in the incubators.

Mrs. Dobson’s Class

Mrs. Gore’s Class

Mrs. McFerrin’s Class

Mrs. Smith’s Class

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At Levelland ABC, several classes had a pumpkin decorating contest.  The judges for the competition were Breann Buxkemper, Marc Tucker, and Taylor Potts.

The winners for Mrs. Dobson’s class are Martin M (1st place), Jeremy G (2nd place), Hayden W and Ami M (tied for 3rd place).

The Winners for Mrs. Smith’s class are Brittan D (3rd place), Luke P (2nd place), Zoe B (1st place).

The winners for Mrs. Coat’s class are Nathan R (1st place), Breanna M (2nd place), Zach A (3rd place).

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