Roscoe Wilson Fall Festival

Roscoe Wilson Elementary held its annual Fall Festival on Saturday.

Note:  All bouncey houses and inflatables were set up on school property.

Roscoe Wilson Fall Festival This Saturday

Roscoe Wilson Elementary School will host its annual Fall Festival this Saturday from 11-2.  Wristbands will be required for particpation in the various games and activities and are on sale now at Roscoe Wilson before and after school for $5 each.  There will also be food and silent auction.

Back To School

Roscoe Wilson Elementary and Hutch Middle School hold their back to school nights this Thursday August 18th.

Roscoe Wilson Hall of Fame Ceremony

Roscoe Wilson Family Night

Roscoe Wilson Elementary hosted its annual Family Night on Thursday evening.

Musical Event in the Neighborhood

UNIT News received the following email regarding an upcoming musical event at Roscoe Wilson

Friends:

We are planning a "Picnic with the TTU Vernacular Music Center" (http://ttuvmc.org) for Sunday May 1 on the grounds of Roscoe Wilson School. As a resident of the neighborhood, and director of the VMC, I am particularly happy to invite all families & friends living in the area to join us on that day, from 1-5pm, for acoustic music, folk-dancing, food, and fun.
If you'd like to know, or to be added to the event schedule, please be in touch with me at christopher.smith@ttu.edu. Thanks!


all the very best,


Chris Smith

Deadline for Magnet Application to Top Ranked Tech Terrace Schools Roscoe Wilson and JT Hutchinson Approaching

The deadline for making applications to one of LISD's magnet campuses is April 1, 2011.  For additional information, http://www.lubbockisd.org/, contact your school counselor or call 766-1022

Town Hall Meeting At Roscoe Wilson

Citizens headed to Roscoe Wilson Elementary on Fat Tuesday to attend a forum hosted by District 3 City Councilman Todd Klein.  City Staffers in attendance included:

• City Manager Leigh Ann Dumbauld
• Police Chief Roger Ellis
• Fire Chief Mike Kemp
• Assistant City Manager Quincy White
• Chief Financial Officer Andy Burcham
• Chief Operating Officer Marsha Reed
• City Secretary Becky Garza
• Former City Councilman T.J. Patterson

Neighborhood Cub Scouts from Pack 536 presented the colors at 7:30.  

Mr. Klein introduced everyone and shared some opening comments, COO Marsha Reed gave an update on Traffic Signal Upgrades and 34th Street.  She expects the 34th Street Project to go out to bid on time in January 2012.  She also commented on three new fire stations and other street improvement projects.  

Asst. City Manager Quincy White then discussed Animal Services.  Mr. White reported that the City averages around 1,545 calls per month.  He also reported a 20% reclaim rate for dogs vs. a 2% reclaim rate for cats.  Adoption rates run 11% for dogs and 8% for cats.

Councilman Klein added that Animal Services needs to be included in an overall Strategic Planning Initiative.  He also commented that Storm Water fees should be used for Storm Water run-off, not to fund other city operations.  

Citizens were then invited to the microphone to share their questions and concerns.

Roy Gomez asked about security at the new Homeless Tent City at Broadway and Ave A.  He also asked about why man-hole covers are in the tire lanes on 34th Street and expressed concern about motorcycle safety.  

The next citizen advocated the opening of two new libraries along with the relocation of Godeke.  She also expressed frustration at the lack of Irish Travel Guides at Mahon Library.  She also said the City needs a good "Indoor Swimming Hole."  The unidentified speaker then commented that 19th and University is a dangerous intersection.  She ended with a comment that "the mayor hates parks, swimming pools and libraries."

The next speaker was UNIT resident Cliff Ashby who inquired about the status of the proposed traffic circle at 23rd and Flint.  Mr. Klein replied that the neighborhood had opposed that project.   Mr. Ashby also asked about sidewalks and code enforcement.  Mr. Klein said Code Enforcement does not have the resources (people) to be proactive and remain incident oriented.  He urged citizens to call Code Enforcement to report issues.  

Lee Bryant from the Heart of Lubbock area reported that LISD was considered closing Ave T at Lubbock High to expand the cafeteria.  She also stated that cuts in state library funding would decimate research databases.  

Tech Terrace resident Darrell Vines took the microphone to express his delight with the new microsurfacing on the streets of the neighborhood.

Maurice Stanley of Jerry's Barber Shop shared a new logo for 34th Street:  34th Street- Historic Gateway to the Future.  Mr. Stanley asked Chief Ellis about the status of the Police Dept reaching its goal of 2 officers per 1000 citizens.  Chief Ellis replied that the department needed 460 officers to meet that goal and they were 77 short at this time.  

Val Corley, neighbor of Mr. Stanley, asked why LP and L continues to advertise when they are the only electric provider in Lubbock?  He also asked if the 311 System reduced the number of folks answering phones.  City Manager Leigh Ann Dumbauld answered that the 311 system reduced the need for backup department receptionists and was working better than expected.  

Mary Vines then urged the City to increase funding to improve quality of life in the City.  She also asked about the new council districts.  John Grace, a City attorney working on redistricting,  reported that the census numbers are back and that the new districts will be drawn soon.  

The meeting ended at approximately 8:45.

Becky Garza, Quincy White, Todd Klein and Roger Ellis

City Manager Leigh Ann Dumbauld

UNIT Neighborhood Association President Susan Tomlinson expresses her enthusiasm for the 34th Street Project.  

Town Hall Meeting in Neighborhood

District Three City Council Member Todd Klein will host a public forum on March 8th for residents to discuss the budget, strategic planning and stormwater fees.

Residents could also discuss 34th Street road construction, Klein said.

The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Roscoe Wilson Elementary Library, at 2807 25th St.

Please Clean Up After Your Dog at Roscoe Wilson, or anywhere else.

The greenspaces around Roscoe Wilson are popular with dog owners. Unfortunately,  some dogs are leaving evidence to be found by elementary feet.  Please refer to the attached letter that the City sent to residents in the vicinity of Roscoe Wilson.

Curb Your Dog

Fall Festival at Roscoe Wilson

Roscoe Wilson Elementary hosted its annual Fall Festival and Fundraiser on Saturday afternoon, October 23rd. Neighborhood parents Lisa Smitherman, Dani Brady and Matt and Michelle Russell organized the old-fashioned and modern twist outdoor carnival games, generous silent auction and delicious tailgate cookout for families and friends to benefit the campus initiatives sponsored by the school PTA.

Obstacle course bouncers, a children's train and skateboard bowling were popular attractions.

Committee member Dani Brady encourages parents to bid on unique baskets donated by classrooms and local merchants.

Second grade friends plot who will be the unsuspecting victim of a dozen cascarones eggs!

Neighborhood parents volunteered at booths along with pledges of Phi Delta Theta and The High Riders as to cheer on students as they participate in carnival games.

The day was a huge success!

Families enjoyed time together, beautiful weather and barbecue wraps served up tail-gate style
by iron chefs Matt Russell and Stuart Hendricks.

It's never too late to join the Parent Teacher Association!  Celeste Yoshinobu encourages families, teachers and neighbors to sign up.

Glitter, glue, paint and sequins provide a create palette for young pumpkin artists.

Proud Wranglers hangin' out with buddies on a perfect fall day.

These guys take fun SERIOUSLY!

Superdads selling raffle tickets to support 5th grade activities show how it's done and have fun!

Traffic Around Roscoe Wilson Elementary School

Traffic around Roscoe Wilson can be frustrating. The following was received from Paula Finney, Principal for our neighborhood elementary school concerning traffic issues:


Changes in our traffic management procedures.


Due to obvious dangers, Student Safety Patrol Leaders will no longer be stepping into the street to assist with traffic and crossings.


On behalf of the Roscoe Wilson PTA, our President , Mrs. Karen Carruth, and I met with Chief Mark Hinshaw regarding the numerous traffic and safety issues which affect our campus.


Chief Hinshaw has agreed to work with us in presenting these issues to the City of Lubbock as well as support us in increasing the patrols in our area.


In the meantime we are working each day to teach our students about safety in our crossing areas and streets, acquiring additional safety patrol equipment, and continuing to insure our students’ safety, first and foremost.


As parents, I am asking you to help us in the following ways:


SLOW DOWN

Avoid westbound drop offs.

Always pull over to the curb and drop your child off and do this quickly.


If you would like to walk your child inside the building please avoid the drop off areas and pull to the east or west of the drop off areas.


Do not park in the loading areas.


Encourage your child to be prepared once you have pulled over to the curb to let them off and move quickly to exit the car carefully.


Proceed slowly through our street. We have in excess of 500 students that must be dropped off each day and children are coming from many directions. There is no acceptable reason for a speed in excess of 25 miles an hour on our school streets in the morning or the afternoon.


Please avoid any activity that distracts you from focusing on your driving including cell phone usage.


Finally, as you wake up each day, let us all take a moment to slow down and think about how precious our children are to us. Your cooperation in our school zone is critical to the safety and well being of our Wranglers. I ask your undivided and focused attention to the safety of these precious children as we work together to create a safe learning environment wherein they may all thrive and grow each and every day.




Paula Finney, Principal
Lubbock Independent School District
Roscoe Wilson Magnet Elementary School
2807 25th Street
Lubbock, Texas 79410
(806) 766-0922