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HOW TO GET INVOLVED Interested in getting involved with the District but don’t know how? There are numerous ways that you can support Lamar CISD through a variety of community service and volunteer opportunities.

District-Wide Opportunities Advisory Committees

L.A.M.P. Mentoring Program Mentors serve as positive role models and motivate students to become their best. They offer students a pathway to expand their life perspectives, overcome

Your input and expertise are important to us. Please consider serving on one of our many District advisory committees. • Attendance Boundary Committee • CTE Advisory Board • Citizens’ Bond Committee • District-wide Student Improvement Council (DSIC) • GT Parent Advisory Committee • School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) • Special Education Parent Advisory Committee • Technology Advisory Committee If you are interested in serving, please scan the QR Code for more information. Common Threads contributions from local businesses and community members. Donations are accepted throughout the year at every Lamar CISD campus, or Common Threads on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All donations are tax-deductible. Please contact Elida Castillo, Common Threads Manager, at 832-223-0342 or Elida.Castillo@LCISD.org for more information. The Common Threads facility is located at the Old Jane Long Historic Gym, 414 S. 9th Street, Richmond, Texas 77469. Connect Connect was established to support child development and improve student achievement through bridging the connections between families, schools, businesses, and organizations. The numerous year-round programs hands-on learning experiences that help them make academic connections and build background knowledge while strengthening the family-school-community partnership. If you or your organization is interested in partnering with Connect, please email Jane Devine, Title I Special Projects Coordinator, at JDevine@LCISD.org. provided by Connect and its partners engage students in Common Threads supports Lamar CISD families in need. Their focus is on providing clothing and toiletry items for eligible families. Common Threads relies on donations and

obstacles, build on their strengths to make positive choices, and develop essential school and life skills. Scan the QR Code for more information on becoming an L.A.M.P. Mentor. Project L.E.A.R.N.

Project L.E.A.R.N. is another pro gram that can positively impact the entire family. Parents are allowed to increase their literacy levels through

enrollment in English as a Second Language (ESL), Adult Basic Education (ABE), or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) classes. The program also offers classes in computer learning, financial literacy, and many other areas for every family member to learn and grow to ensure student success. All classes are FREE of charge. If you are a community member or local business interest ing in working with Project L.E.A.R.N, please contact Tori Hernandez, Parent and Community Facilitator, at 832 233-0384 or email Torivia.Hernandez@LCISD.org. Campus-Level Opportunities Looking to get involved at a specific campus in your community? Contact any school in your neighborhood for more information on their campus-specific organizations such as PTO/PTA, School Booster Club(s), Watch Dog Group/Dad’s on Duty, or general volunteer opportunities to provide campus support. For more information about all volunteer opportunities at Lamar CISD, please email Dr. Kanesha Waites, Director of Community Relations, at Kanesha.Waites@LCISD.org. Have Student Service Hour Opportunities?

Lamar CISD students are always looking for ways to give back to their community. Does your organization have volunteer opportunities? If so, scan the QR code to submit your student volunteer opportunities! Volunteer Service Hours Lamar CISD students can find Community Service opportunities as well as record service hours via SchoolLinks. Scan the QR Code to log into SchooLinks, click on Careers, and then select Opportunities

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