LISD E-Newsletter

January 17, 2020 

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Like many public schools throughout the nation, Lackland Independent School District will observe the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Monday, January 20, 2020.  This year’s recognition marks the 25th anniversary of the day of service that celebrates the Civil Rights leader’s life and legacy.  The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is observed each year on the third Monday in January as “a day on, not a day off,” MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities.

Martin Luther King was an important civil rights activist. He was a leader in the movement to end racial segregation in the United States. His most famous address was the "I Have A Dream" speech. He was an advocate of non-violent protest and became the youngest man to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

In 1968, shortly after Martin Luther King died, a campaign was started for his birthday to become a holiday to honor him. After the first bill was introduced, trade unions lead the campaign for the federal holiday. It was endorsed in 1976. Following support from the musician Stevie Wonder with his single "Happy Birthday" and a petition with six million signatures, the bill became law in 1983. Martin Luther King Day was first observed in 1986, although it was not observed in all states until the year 2000.

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Around the District

LISD hosted its first Let's Talk: Vision Boards family night on Jan 15, 2020! Several students, parents, and staff members came together to talk about goals, dreams, and future accomplishments. This fun crafting project fostered meaningful conversations and encouraged creativity amongst attendees. There were several athletic goals from students and a few parents wanted to focus on family togetherness and self-care.  Families left with a handout on how to create an "action plan" based on their Vision Boards. Overall the night was a success and we are looking forward to our next Let's Talk event!

Do you have a degree? Do you hold a teaching certificate in Texas or another state? If so Lackland ISD needs you! Please consider applying to be a substitute at www.lacklandisd.net under our Human Resources Department tab.

Stacey Happenings 

Sophomore class officers

The boys basketball team played Sabinal on Tuesday January 14th here at Stacey HS. It was the 3rd game of district and the team’s strong defensive effort led them to a 57-32 victory! The team was led by Gabe Hilman with 17 points and Jaiden Culberson with 10 points. The team is now 3-1 in District 28-AA. The next game is tonight vs. the Charlotte Trojans.

Varsity Girls Images 

Elementary Happenings 

Lackland students at the 5.2 reading level are currently reading the book Pollution and Waste: Environmental Facts and Experiments. The students have the opportunity to learn about our environment and ways to protect it. The book also contains many hands-on experiments. Some include placing metal lids with petroleum jelly to collect possible air pollution, collecting and filtering rainwater using a 2-liter bottle as well as having acid (vinegar) dissolve chalk to show the harmful effects of acid rain.

Winter STEM activity in Mrs. Mendez’s class.

Math ambassadors in action. Peers helping peers.

A toast to the new year in Mrs. Mendez’s class.

Mrs. Crawford’s class loves reviewing concepts with Big Stations!! Lots of ways to get our hands on learning. We get to show our learning and get creative!

PTSO Spot light 

Good Information

Click these links for more information:

*Storytime

*Wizarding World Night

*Lego Night

*Art Night

*Popcorn Movie Day

Wednesday, January 22, 2020, 9:00 a.m.--12:00 p.m.

Bully Prevention: Tips for Parents This training will help parents to learn the characteristics of someone being bullied and how to recognize signs of children who bully. Participants will be provided with resources on how to assess if an incident is a “bully” incident or a peer conflict. Senate Bill 179 (David’s Law) will be reviewed and discussed during this training. Parents will leave with tips on how to empower their children to solve their own problems and learn ways to respond to bullying situations, using research-based interventions and techniques that will help students understand the importance of empathy, to help create a more positive culture and stop bullying. Session ID# 58855 Webinar ID# 59727

Thursday, January 23, 2020, 9:00 a.m.--2:30 p.m.

Autism 101 This training provides parents an overview of specific instructional and visual strategies that directly impact their child’s academic and behavioral success. With a clearer understanding of the characteristics of autism, parents will explore new possibilities to support their child with autism. Parents will have the opportunity to develop materials for implementation with their child. Session ID# 58856 Webinar ID# 59730

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