LISD E-Newsletter September 8, 2023 |
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Table of Contents: 1. Admin Alley 2. Around The District 3. Stacey Happenings 4. Elementary Happenings 5. Gifted & Talented 6. PTSO Spotlight
7. Good Information 8. Random Shots |
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Upcoming Events:
*Saturday Sept. 9 Cross Country - Coed Middle School & High School - Bandera Cross Country Meet
*Monday Sept. 11 JH Volleyball vs.Three Rivers at Stacey 5:00 & 6:00pm *Tuesday Sept. 12
HS Volleyball vs. West Campus at Stacey 5:00 & 6:00pm *Wednesday Sept. 13 Stacey Booster Club Meeting at the Lyon Center 5:00pm / Stacey picture day Lyon Center
*Friday Sept. 15 2nd Cup of Coffee-SFA Reading 8:00am / 2nd cup of Coffee: SFA & Title I Parent Compact 8:30am elementary cafeteria / Volleyball - Girls Varsity vs. IDEA Judson at Stacey 5:00pm |
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Patriot Day, holiday observed in the United States on September 11 to commemorate the lives of those who died in the 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon in Virginia and those who perished when the hijacked United Airlines Flight 93 crashed in Pennsylvania. The holiday also recognizes those who died attempting to rescue people trapped by the attacks.
By a joint resolution of the U.S. Congress on Dec. 18, 2001, September 11 was designated as Patriot Day. The resolution calls for the president of the United States to issue a yearly proclamation requesting that all U.S. flags be flown at half-staff. Further, Americans are asked to honour the dead with a moment of silence beginning at 8:46 AM, Eastern Standard Time, the time that the first airplane struck the World Trade Center, and to respect the ceremonies of remembrance when they are conducted. Prior to passage of the resolution, several other names had been proposed for the day, such as the National Day of Remembrance and the National Day of Prayer and Remembrance.
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Patriot-Day |
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The United States observes a Substitute Educator's Day, which was instituted by the National Education Association (NEA). The purpose of this day is to highlight the role and importance of the substitute teacher by providing information about, advocating for, and helping to increase appreciation and respect for this unique professional. This day also focuses on the needs of substitutes, which include better wages and health benefits and continual professional development. Substitute Educator's Day is observed by some on the 3rd Friday of November during American Education Week.
Substitute Educators Day is a result of the National Education Association Representative Assembly's New Business Item 2003-41, which called for an increase appreciation of school substitute employees. These professional educators provide a critical link in the education of public schoolchildren by serving as a bridge to provide continued quality education to children in the temporary absence of regular classroom educators.
https://www.thereisadayforthat.com/holidays/usa/substitute-educators-day |
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World Physical Therapy Day is observed every year on September 8. It is celebrated to raise awareness about the critical role of physical therapists and chronic pain therapies in keeping people healthy and fit. Physical therapists attempt to treat an injury or deformity, educate patients about healthy behaviors, and restore lost or damaged functionality. Chronic pain is linked to a variety of medical diseases, including low back pain, cervical and thoracic pain, shoulder pain, headache problems, cancer, fibromyalgia, muscular dystrophy, and osteoarthritis.
The World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) established World Physical Therapy Day on September 8 of each year, in 1996. The WCPT was created on this date 70 years ago. The day celebrates the global physical therapy community’s togetherness and solidarity. It is a chance to recognize the contributions that physical therapists provide to their patients and the community. https://nationaltoday.com/world-physical-therapy-day |
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Volunteer and Parent Engagement Opportunities Scan our QR code to Participate!
Lackland ISD strongly desires parent engagement. You have an opportunity to share your voice and help us actualize our
vision to ignite a passion for life-long learning and empower excellence. As you engage as a parent, we also invite your
participation in campus and district-level committees. Below are the descriptions for these committees for your
consideration. If you have additional questions, each committee’s point of contact is listed with the committee description.
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Lackland ISD Shares TASA-CMSi Curriculum Audit Results
Lackland ISD partnered with the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) to conduct a curriculum audit. The purpose of the audit was to provide a roadmap to efficiently and effectively meet the improvement goals outlined in the 2022-2027 LISD Strategic Plan. Lackland Superintendent, Dr. Burnie Roper, also wanted to ensure that district systems and processes are current and appropriately designed to institutionalize continued improvement and effective program sustainability. Preliminary audit findings and recommendations were presented to the LISD Board of Trustees at the August board meeting. A copy of the audit’s executive summary may be found at this link.
Curriculum Audit Results |
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Lackland ISD continues to strive toward improving communication. ParentSquare is a communication platform. Through the platform, you’ll be able to:
*Receive all district, school, and classroom communication via email, text, or app *View the school and classroom calendar and RSVP for events
*Easily sign up to volunteer and/or bring items *Securely receive important documents like report cards and other student documents
For the best ParentSquare experience, we recommend that you download and install the app. The name is ParentSquare, and it can easily be found in your device’s app store. If you don’t have a device, no need to worry: the platform is capable of both text and email, and you can log on via the web as well. ParentSquare receives its contact information from the Ascender Parent Portal. Please take a moment to make sure that you have the latest contact information on file there.
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On Sept. 1st Seniors gathered to enjoyed the sunrise. |
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Meet Ms. Muñiz!
By: Morgan Wedewer, 9th grade
Jennifer Muñiz is the new coach/ PE teacher at Stacey. She will coach 8th grade volleyball, assist high school girls basketball, and assist girls track. Ms. Muñiz also teaches 6th grade PE and Individual Team Sports. Welcome! |
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Where did you go to school? Texas Tech University #Wreck’em. Where did you grow up? I grew up in a small town in West Texas called Kermit. What's your favorite artist? Post Malone. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live? I would love to live in Barcelona, Spain. How have you liked Stacey so far? I love the small school atmosphere.
What was your favorite subject while you were in school? History.
Do you have any pets? Yes, I have a Shih Tzu named Luna.
What one fun fact about you? Spanish was my first language. Do you have a hobby?
I love to read. How many schools have you taught at before Stacey?
Kermit and Natalia. Thank you Ms. Muñiz! |
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Livestream - Stacey Volleyball and Basketball
For those that can't make Stacey athletic events in person, all volleyball and basketball games are available on Youtube at the link below. The livestream may be delayed 30-60 seconds and are recorded for later viewing as well. We encourage you to come out and support our Lady Eagles this season as they continue to demonstrate excellence both on the court and in the classroom. Go Eagles!
https://www.youtube.com/@staceyathletics8536/streams |
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Being engineers with Mrs. Walker |
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Team building last week for our SFA class. The students had to put a puzzle together without talking. A lot of team work was going on. |
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Pre / K Painty Handprints in art! |
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Dance Club Lottery Sign Up |
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Sponsor: Mrs. M&M
Electronic Sign up Due by Wed. Sept. 13th |
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Our school is participating in a creative fundraiser with Art to Remember that allows you to purchase keepsake products customized with your child's art. There are over 60 products and many are less than $15. These make great gifts and a percentage of every purchase goes right back to our school.
Our kids are busily creating their masterpieces! Stay tuned for more information and a personalized catalog featuring their artwork!
All products will either be delivered directly to your home or to your art teacher at Lackland Elementary in plenty of time for Christmas! |
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DISTRICT WIDE Gifted and Talented ANNOUNCEMENTS
G/T Referral Window September 7-November 30 Students eligible for evaluation Currently enrolled LISD students in grades K-12. Students who are not identified for gifted and talented services in LISD in any content area. Use this link to submit a referral: https://www.cognitoforms.com/LacklandISD1/GiftedAndTalentedProgramReferralForm Lackland ISD Gifted and Talented Services
In alignment with the Texas State Plan for Services for Gifted and Talented Students, the mission of the gifted services in LISD is to provide learning opportunities that challenge and develop students identified for gifted services through creative, self-directed learning. This can be seen through the development of innovative projects and performances that reflect students’ individuality, as well as through honed research skills and advanced critical thinking.
Gifted and Talented services are educational interventions for students who perform at or show the potential for performing at a remarkably high level of accomplishment when compared to others of the same age, experience, or environment.
Elementary: Identified students in grades K-5 are cluster grouped with GT-trained teachers in the core subject areas of English language arts, social studies, science, and mathematics. Services for identified Kindergarten students begin March 1 as mandated by the state.
Secondary: Identified students in grades 6-12 are provided service through Honors and AP classes with GT-trained teachers in the core subject areas of English language arts, social studies, science, and mathematics.
Lesson differentiation, and participation in the projects aligned to the Texas Performance Standards Project (TPSP) are some of the varied curricular options utilized in core GT classes. |
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Special Education Corner
With Halloween coming in the next couple months, consider attending this family friendly Halloween event:
https://issuu.com/inclusionstartshere/docs/q2_2023_inclusion_in_action_e-magazine
In this edition of Inclusion In Action, you will find a teaser of things to come in 2024! Learn more about our upcoming More Delightful Than Frightful Halloween Event on October 31st and information on our annual Snowball Run where you can run, walk, roll, or stroll to support our mission of inclusion!
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The Special Education Department welcomes back all Lackland families for a wonderful 2023-2024 school year! We are here to assist you with any questions or concerns, ensure you have a smooth transition to and/or from Lackland ISD, and provide specialized services when required.
Are you new to San Antonio? Have you heard of Morgan’s Wonderland? It’s the first of its kind. A multisensory theme park and center for individuals with special needs. Check out their new Multi-Assistance Center providing health, living, and other resources to individuals with special needs and disabilities and their family members! https://morganswonderlandmac.com/ Another excellent resource for new families is Any Baby Can. They provide services at no cost, regardless of income to families with a child from birth through 17 years old with ANY medical diagnosis. Home - Any Baby Can San Antonio Nancy Hernandez Garcia, M.S. Special Education Coordinator School Psychologist Office 210-357-5081 |
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Monday, September 11, 2023 VIRTUAL
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Reviewing the Parent’s Guide and
Procedural Safeguards
This session is meant as a review of the Parent’s Guide
to the ARD Process and the Procedural Safeguards
documents. These documents are required to be
provided to each parent and have a lot of helpful
information. We will review what is in these documents
in addition to sharing some other basic websites and
resources that may be helpful as you work through
Special Education processes.
Session # 94307
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
What Every Family Should Know
About Autism
This training is an overview of Early Identification and
Supporting Families of children with Autism Spectrum
Disorder (ASD) and/or families with children who
exhibit Developmental Delays indicating potential
diagnoses. The course will help answer the following
questions:
• What does an ASD diagnosis really mean?
• What are some indicators I may notice
different from a typically developing child?
• Why is early intervention important?
• What are evidence-based practices and
programs to support individuals with autism?
Participants who successfully complete this
course will:
• Be able to identify signs and
characteristics of children with ASD.
• Gain knowledge of recommended resources
and programs for caregiver and individual
support to increase quality of life.
Session # 94309
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
How to Support your Child at Home
This session will provide parents with an opportunity
to learn how to support their children with literacy
at home. During this session, we will discuss the
components of strong literacy skills and explain the
complex nature of reading. Participants will receive
literacy resources that they can use at home with their
children. *This session will be conducted in Spanish.
Session # 94310
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Special Education Corner
It’s the intention of the Special Education Department to provide information on what special education is and the various programs available to our special education students and families. If you have concerns with your child’s development, please contact our office at 210-357-5044. |
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