{"id":17030,"date":"2025-01-22T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-22T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/?p=17030"},"modified":"2025-01-16T14:53:32","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T20:53:32","slug":"recognizing-rockstars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/?p=17030","title":{"rendered":"Recognizing Rockstars"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">LFCISD Holds January Board Meeting<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_4605-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_4605-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17031\" srcset=\"https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_4605-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_4605-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_4605-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_4605-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_4605-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Los Fresnos CISD hosted its monthly Board meeting on Monday, January 13th, drawing a full house of attendees. The event was a celebration of exceptional achievements among students and staff, as dozens were honored for their service and accomplishments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Superintendent Dr. Gonzalo Salazar and the Los Fresnos CISD Board of Trustees led the recognitions, highlighting dedication and success across various categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ABCD Award: Above and Beyond the Call of Duty<br><\/strong>Jacob Garcia, the district\u2019s Head Athletic Trainer, was awarded the prestigious ABCD Award by Athletic Director David Cantu. The recognition underscores Garcia\u2019s unwavering commitment and exceptional contributions to the athletic program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Achieving Higher Levels of Proficiency and Lifelong Learning<br><\/strong>The meeting celebrated four staff members for their academic and professional growth:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lucila Lopez<\/strong>, Teacher at LFU, earned her National Board Certification, demonstrating advanced teaching proficiency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Martin Lopez<\/strong>, Teacher at LFU, achieved a Master\u2019s Degree, showcasing his dedication to higher education.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Daisy Garrett<\/strong>, Counselor at LFU, completed the required hours and passed the National Exam to become a Licensed Professional Counselor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dymphna Canales<\/strong>, Technology Director, attained a Doctorate Degree, exemplifying leadership and a commitment to lifelong learning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fine Arts Excellence<br><\/strong>The district\u2019s Fine Arts programs shone brightly with multiple accolades:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Los Fresnos High School (LFHS) Mighty Falcon Band earned a Division I Rating at the Pigskin Jubilee and secured 3rd place in the Area competition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The LFHS Jazz Orchestra received national recognition as a winner from the National Foundation for Music Education and was invited to perform at the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Convention. The ensemble also served as a Demonstration Band for the Texas Bandmasters Association Convention.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Closing Remarks<\/strong><br>Dr. Salazar commended the awardees, emphasizing the district\u2019s commitment to fostering excellence in academics, arts, and athletics. \u201cYour achievements are a testament to the culture of dedication and high standards we uphold at Los Fresnos CISD,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Congratulations to all honorees for their remarkable accomplishments!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_4601-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"17033\" src=\"https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_4601-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" 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