Talkington School for Young Women Leaders -

Be treated, not tricked, by staying Warrior aware this Halloween! Read the Talkington Smore for October 26-31: https://app.smore.com/n/d9h0r-talkington-warrior-weekly

PAY IT FORWARD: MAKING A DIFFERENCE, ONE BLANKET AT A TIME!

A huge thank you to Complex Community Federal Credit Union, one of our valued community partners, for visiting Margaret Talkington School for Young Women Leaders and leading our students in an incredible Pay It Forward activity!

Our 6th and 7th grade Lady Warriors worked together to make blankets that will be donated to children in foster care. Through this hands-on service project, our students learned that simple acts of kindness can make a lasting impact in the lives of others.

At Talkington, we believe that strong community partnerships help our students grow into compassionate leaders who recognize the importance of giving back. We are grateful to Complex Community Federal Credit Union for investing in our students, supporting our mission, and helping us create meaningful opportunities for service and leadership.

Thank you for being such a wonderful community partner and helping our Lady Warriors put the power of paying it forward into action!

#TalkingtonSYWL #LadyWarriors #CommunityPartners #CommunityService #PayItForward #ServiceWithPurpose #MakingADifference

Please join us for the amazing production of The Hound of the Baskervilles this Friday at 6:00 in the auditorium! You don't want to miss this!

Want to learn more about the Parent and Family Engagement Opportunities at Talkington? Join us on Friday, October 30 at 11:00 AM for our virtual Fall Title I PFE meeting: meet.google.com/sio-jviu-uvy

Reminder to all students in grades 8-12: We have testing this Tuesday, October 20!

All students have access to practice materials in their Google Classrooms.

Students will need to charge their Chromebooks and bring their chargers just in case. Students are encouraged to bring water and a snack to recharge during the break in their testing day--all research shows that using the break to refuel really helps students perform well on the rest of the sections. Students should also bring a sweater in case the testing room is cold. Please help your child get to be a little early on Monday night.

The PSAT is FREE for all students in grades 8-11, thanks to a combination of funds from LISD and the Talkington Foundation. All students have completed the necessary steps to register and have reviewed test-taking tips with the College Success Advisor.

Seniors who have elected to take the ACT will need to pay for their test in Revtrak by Monday at 4:30pm, and they need to complete the test set up this weekend.

While the upper grades are testing, 6th and 7th graders will be working on a service project with the support of the seniors who are not testing and some amazing community partners!

Students will be in their testing rooms/service project area until the start of 6th period. Lunches will be at slightly different times than normal:
-6th and 7th and seniors not testing have A lunch
-PSAT testers on standard time have B lunch
-Extended time PSAT and all ACT have C lunch.

If you have any questions about testing, please contact brandi.couch@lubbockisd.org.

It's scary to be uninformed! Ward off the season chills by staying Warrior aware with the Talkington Smore for October 19-24: https://app.smore.com/n/yw95k-talkington-warrior-weekly

Join us for our Homecoming Tailgate!

We have our annual Theatre and Choir 6th Grade Showcase this Friday at 6 pm. Admission is free, but there will be snacks for purchase after the show. We can't wait for you to see what your students have been learning in class! Come support our amazing Lady Warrior fine arts!

We are looking for a few more volunteers to present at our Career Fair during Academic Enrichment Day on Friday, October 23 from 1:30-3:30pm. If you know someone who has an interesting career to share, please have them contact brandi.couch@lubbockisd.org or 806-219-2211 to get the details.

Seniors, Remember to submit your ApplyTexas applications this week!

Keep your Warrior awareness a perfect 10/10 by reading the Talkington Smore for October 13-17: https://app.smore.com/n/pjx02h-talkington-warrior-weekly

Temps may be Fall-ing, but Warrior spirit is heating up as Talkington students do all the things! Stay up-to-speed by reading the Smore for October 5-10: https://app.smore.com/n/u3r6q-talkington-warrior-weekly

💜 TALKINGTON COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES ARE HERE! 💜

There are SO many ways for our Talkington girls to get involved, give back, and make a difference in our community! 🫶✨

Whether you’re looking for a quick volunteer opportunity, planning ahead, or wanting to participate in an upcoming LISD Elementary Fall Festivals, we have something for everyone!

Families are invited to join us for a TSYWL Family Night focused on Financial Aid. Seniors and their parents can complete the FAFSA and CSS Profile. Students in all grade levels and their families are welcome to come learn how to apply for scholarships and how to find colleges that meet their family's financial needs.

For questions about financial aid, reach out to our College Success Advisor at brandi.couch@lubbockisd.org.

Let’s make this Homecoming extra special while supporting our students and our community! 💜🖤🤍

Homecoming is October 24th Get your Mum ordered!

Keep shopping to help us win! We are currently in 2nd place! So much money on the line for our school!

Triple Point Retailers

For the entire School Cents program through March, earn 3X points on purchases from:
American Eagle / aerie
Bath & Body Works
Build-A-Bear
Champs Sports
The Cheesecake Factory
Dillard's
Foot Locker
H&M
Hollister
Journeys
Maurices
PacSun
Pandora
Premiere Cinemas
Zumiez
Visit www.southplainsmall.com/schoolcents for the latest bonus point updates and promotions.

October Bonus Point Retailers

Earn 2X points on purchases made October 1 through October 31 at:
Journeys Kidz
Olive Garden
Spirit Halloween
Spencer's
Tradehome Shoes
Knockout Wear


October Bonus Point Events
🎃 Vitalant Blood Drive
Donate blood during the October 10 Vitalant Blood Drive and earn 500 bonus points for your school.

👻 Bubba's 33 Trunk-or-Treat
Join the fun on October 27 and receive 500 bonus points for your school while enjoying a spooktacular evening with the community.

Just downloading the app or going on the website and creating an account for Talkington gets us points!

Thank you to everyone who has been submitting receipts.

High School Basketball Parents:
Don't forget! Our Basketball Parent Meeting is next Monday (10/5) at 6:00 pm in the Talkington Cafeteria. Plan to be there to receive all the information you need about the upcoming season! #CompeteTogether

This is a friendly reminder that tomorrow (Monday, Sept. 28) will be a student holiday and a professional development training day for Lubbock ISD faculty and staff. Classes will resume as normal on Tuesday, Sept. 29.

We hope our students enjoy the extended weekend while our teachers and staff get an extra opportunity for professional learning and development!

#WeAreLubbockISD

Don't make it a shock-tober by being caught unawares! Stay in the know by reading the Talkington Smore for September 28-October 3: https://app.smore.com/n/a48q5-talkington-warrior-weekly

Eat at Taco Villa to support Talkington Robotics teams!
The Robotics Booster Club is hosting a Taco Villa Spirit Night fundraiser on Tuesday at the Taco Villa at 7727 Milwaukee Ave. We will get 15% of all revenue (drive thru and dine in) if our wonderful Warrior families will mention "Talkington Robotics." Representatives from each of our MS & HS First Robotics teams will be there throughout the night and we would appreciate everyone's support.