Olympic Fever in the Lopez Cluster

All 7 elementary schools in the Lopez High School Cluster are hosting a series of school and community events which will coincide with the upcoming XXII Olympic Winter Games on February 6 – 27. Entitled “Going for the Gold,” the events are designed to increase student academic performance with activities that are cross-curricular and community supported. The elementary campuses, Aiken, Brite, El Jardin, Garza, Morningside, Palm Grove and Southmost, have created 11-member Olympic Committees that are composed of educators who have planned and developed student activities for each grade level. The H-E-B Store and Brownsville Public Library in the Southmost area are participating as well as nearby churches. Most Lopez elementary campuses will kick off their Olympic activities with an opening ceremony on Thursday, February 6. This Olympic initiative is one component of an overall effort by Lopez Cluster schools this year to provide Learning Opportunities and Various Experiences through Innovative Teaching practices known as LOVE IT! For more information about the “Going for the Gold” initiative, contact Ben Avalos at bavalos@bisd.us or call (956) 698-2120 / 459-7621.