LISD E-Newsletter
August 28, 2020
Table of Contents:
1. Admin Alley
2. Around The District
3. Stacey Happenings
4. Elementary Happenings
5. PTSO Spotlight
6.Good Information
7. Random Shots
Upcoming Events:
Welcome Back!
*Aug. 31 - Sept. 4 - Remote Instruction
Admin Alley
Dear Parents/Guardians:
On Tuesday, August 25, 2020, the Lackland ISD Board of Trustees voted to extend the time period for remote instruction an additional four weeks beyond the first four weeks which was scheduled to end on September 11, 2020. For most of our students, this means that the first opportunity for face-to-face instruction would occur on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. The board did however direct the administration to begin phasing in some students for face-to-face instruction during the second four-week transition period as required by the Texas Education Agency. The board specifically asked that students with special needs and dependents of Essential Personnel be a part of the initial phase-in period.
The district has determined that the following categories of students will be eligible to participate in face-to-face instruction using the following phase-in schedule:
Phase I
Week One (Beginning September 14, 2020): Students with special needs, Students of Essential Personnel, McKinney Vento (Homeless) Students, and Students in Foster Care.
Week Two: Continue face-to-face instruction with students identified above
Phase 2
Week Three (Beginning September 28, 2020): Students identified in specific special programs.
Week Four: Continue with face-to-face instruction with students identified in week one and three
Phase 3
Scheduled October 13, 2020 return for All students based on the instructional choice declaration.
We are requesting that each family complete the form found at this link: https://www.cognitoforms.com/LacklandISD1/LacklandISDReturnToFaceToFaceInstructionPhasesIAndII
The deadline for completion is 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 2020.
This information will support our ability to identify students who are eligible to attend during each phase of student return to face to face instruction.
You will be notified of your eligibility to return by the following dates:
Phase I: September 9, 2020, for September 14th return.
Phase 2: September 23, 2020, for September 28th return.
Phase 3: Notifications are not required.
Parents of students without identified needs are reminded to complete the Lackland ISD Instructional Choice Declaration form at this link
https://www.cognitoforms.com/LacklandISD1/LacklandISDInstructionalChoiceDeclaration
by 6:00 p.m. today, Friday, August 28, 2020. Thus far, we have only received responses for about half of our student population.
Respectfully,
Dr. Burnie L. Roper
Superintendent
Around the District
Juazzelyn Barrera, MEd, LPC Intern, CSC|Military Student Transition Consultant
Military Child Education Coalition
[p] 210.338.0604 | 210.357.5113
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Stacey Happenings
Stacey Robotics is going strong and looking for new Team members!
For 3 years running, the Bots in Blue have made it to the UIL Texas State Championship and we are looking forward to making a run at State again this year!
All competitions will have either an all virtual format, or a traditional in-person format, or a combination of the two depending on local health conditions and school policy.
We also recognize the importance of encouraging our female students to participate in STEM activities so an all new, all female robotics team was approved and fully funded. The new team has a distinguished supporter in Air Force Major General Jeannie Leavitt who is currently the Director of Operations and Communications for the AETC. She also happens to be an Aerospace Engineer and was the first combat fighter pilot ever in the USAF. She was a technical advisor on the Captain Marvel movie helping Brie Larson learn what it takes to be the female fighter pilot "Captain Carol Danvers". Maj. Gen, has offered to lend her expertise and encouragement to our, yet unnamed, all-female robotics team.
If you would like to get a sense of the look of robotics competitions, check out this Virtual Reality tour put together by another supporter of our Robotics Program, Boeing: firstinspires.org/vr Or watch it here on youtube: here
The team is meeting virtually in Teams, for now, every Tuesday and Thursday. If you think you might be interested in participating, please email Mr. Kinsey at kinsey.k@lacklandisd.net
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Up to the Challenge
Stacey Yearbook Staff Starts Off the Year
It will be an unusual year, but the Stacey yearbook staff has been meeting and planning how they will complete a great book this year.
Senior Ariana Flores is the editor in chief, along with an inexperienced but talented staff including Emma Adams, Cayla Bren, Hannah Darity, Francisco Hornsby, Maria Orencia, Xyril Ramos and Jacob Sims.
Parents and students will have an opportunity to send pictures from home through an upcoming APP and link – stay tuned!
Meanwhile, the annual ‘Early Bird’ sales special is now open; you can order a yearbook for the reduced price of $40 until the end of November.
Extras, like namestamps and clear protectors are also available through our online sales portal.
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Microsoft Teams recently rolled out a new feature where Stacey Junior-Senior High School teachers and students can meet while appearing in a lecture hall setting. This gives them some sense of normalcy while virtual learning takes place during the first four weeks of school through Sept. 11.
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Texas History Snapshot
Seventh Grade students at Stacey Junior/Senior High school engage in the study of Texas History. From the first contacts, up to the present day, Texas has always been a unique political and social landscape to study and explore.
For example:
· In 1968, San Antonio hosted the HemisFair, a global extravaganza that attracted a worldwide audience. The River Walk was a new addition to the city. San Antonio gained national and international prominence, moving from a quiet town to a bustling metropolis.
· Today, San Antonio has gained national and international recognition within the medical and technology career fields. San Antonio is home to several major corporations.
· San Antonio is known as “Military City USA”…Lackland Air Base and Fort Sam Houston are well-known and celebrated as military training centers.
Welcome home!
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Stacey Volleyball tryouts begin on Monday September 7th from 9:00-12:00 and 2:00-4:00. The rest of the week practices will be as follows:
Tuesday Sept. 8th 3:30 – 5:30
Wednesday Sept. 9th 3:30 – 5:30
Thursday Sept. 10th 3:30 – 5:30
Friday Sept. 11th is our first game @ Medina
JV @ 4:00
Varsity @ 5:00
These tryouts are for high school students only. Paper work that is required is listed below:
https://www.uiltexas.org/files/athletics/forms/PrePhysFormRvsd4_24_20.pdf
If you are a returning Stacey student and already have a physical on file you only need to fill out page 1. However, if you check yes to anything then you do need to get page 2 filled out by a doctor. If you are new to Stacey you will need to submit both pages. The second page (physical examination) needs to be filled out and signed by a doctor.
The following forms must be filled out by all athletes trying out whether new or returning:
https://www.uiltexas.org/files/athletics/forms/Concussion_Acknowledment_Form.pdf
https://www.uiltexas.org/files/athletics/forms/2017_SCA_Awareness_Form.pdf
https://www.uiltexas.org/files/athletics/forms/steroid-agreement.pdf
https://www.uiltexas.org/files/athletics/forms/rules-acknowledgement_1-16.pdf
We know that at times there is a long wait before you can get an appointment for a physical at Wilford Hall. Alamo City Urgent Care on Marbach does allow walk ins for physicals for $35.
To join the high school volleyball Remind for updates please text @3ebcbc2 to 81010
If you have any other questions you can contact Coach Flores @ 210-357-5106 or flores.m@lacklandisd.net
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Any 7th-12th grader that would be interested in running Cross Country this fall needs to contact Coach Rigney. We are currently having practices virtually. You can contact Coach Rigney through email (rigney.d@lacklandisd.net) or phone (210-357-5126).
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Being a member of a team or participating in individual sports requires a commitment from each person involved. It is the intent of these rules and guidelines to clarify to the student/athlete that his/her involvement and commitment to the sports programs at Stacey must be fulfilled in a manner that will enable and obligate him/her to perform to the best of his/her abilities while honorably representing the school. Moreover, these regulations and policies are intended to help direct participants and to clarify any potential misunderstandings about player expectations and policies concerning athletic team membership.
Click this link!!
STACEY JR./ SR. HIGH SCHOOL
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
RULES / GUIDELINES AND POLICIES
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Elementary Happenings
Mrs. Roy and Mrs. Silvin out collecting rocks for a virtual lesson.
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4th Grade - Ms. Perez loves getting to know her students!! Here are some examples of what students enjoy doing and what they like.
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Kinder virtual learning at its best!
Paraprofessional Mrs. Lazo working with a student virtually and the look of pure joy on her face shows!
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1st - 5th grade "All about Me" hand projects in elementary Art!
Great Job!
Pre/K and Kinder drew shapes to make art!
PTSO Spot light
Good Information
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Thursday, September 17, 2020
9:00 a.m.--12:00 p.m.
Parenting in the Digital World
Our children’s access to technology can both empower
and endanger them. Come to this training to learn
what to look out for as parents in your child’s digital
interactions. What is reasonable in usage? How do
you find out about apps, games and websites? Should
children and teens have social media accounts? How
should you handle cyberbullying? You will leave this
training with practical advice and tools to assist you in
your role as a 21st Century parent!
Session ID# 67217
Webinar ID# 70963
Random Shots
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