LISD E-Newsletter

October 15, 2021

Admin Alley

Lackland ISD Recognizes National Boss Day

Lackland ISD’s staff and students stand in awe of the outstanding leadership we experience daily from our Superintendent, Dr. Burnie L. Roper.  The quote, “Leadership is inspiring others to achieve, serving them so they can, and celebrating them when they do,” best defines the example of leadership we experience with Dr. Roper.   He has been that leader for us.  Dr. Roper encourages and empowers each member of the learning organization to take up the charge to face any challenge.  He also continues to demonstrate the action of both servant and leader to help us navigate uncharted territory with continued excellence.   Once a year is not sufficient to express our gratitude. We truly appreciate you every day.  Thank you, Sir, for all you do.  Happy Boss’s Day!

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Lackland ISD Recognizes National Principals Month

 

National Principals Month is recognized annually in October.  It is a widely recognized celebration marked with national and state resolutions to highlight an appreciation for the hard work and dedication involved in the principalship.  Along with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), we echo our appreciation for principals for being a guiding light during these trying times. 

Our elementary principal, Mrs. Leija, and secondary principal, Mr. Shelby, remain committed to exceeding expectations in the social, emotional, and academic support that we provide to our students.  Mrs.  Leija has served as principal of Lackland Elementary School for 12 years, and Mr. Shelby has served as principal for five years at Stacey Jr./Sr. High School. 

We truly appreciate what each principal contributes to Lackland ISD toward the outstanding opportunities afforded to our students and staff.  The staff and leadership of Lackland ISD honor you and your efforts.

Lackland ISD Recommends Renewal of District of Innovation Plan 

During the September 27,2021, District Education Improvement Council meeting, members of the district innovation plan committee participated in a work session to renew the district of innovation plan.  Committee consensus was reached regarding the renewal of each exemption and corresponding innovation strategies and local implementation guidelines.  Lackland ISD’s draft innovation plan is posted on the district website and may be viewed at

 

https://www.lacklandisd.net/about/district-of-innovation/2022-2027-doi-renewal

 

District and community stakeholders are encouraged to review the contents of the plan and provide feedback using the public comment feature that is also available on the district’s website.

 

Lackland ISD will ensure that the plan is posted for a minimum of 30 days.  On November 8,2021, the district innovation plan committee will hold a public hearing to receive final input and make final plan revisions.  The public hearing will be held at 3:45 p.m. in the LISD Cynthia Lyon Center. 

 

The District of Innovation concept, passed by the 84th Legislative Session in House Bill 1842, gives traditional independent school districts most of the flexibilities available to Texas’ open-enrollment charter schools.
Many districts in the state have gone through this process to become a DOI.  A DOI designation can give school districts local control and decide which flexibilities best suit their needs. Final approval of the district’s innovation plan rests with the Lackland ISD Board of Trustees and must be by a two-thirds majority vote. 

Questions concerning the DOI designation should be directed to Dr. Burnie Roper (roper.b@lacklandisd.net), Superintendent of Schools or Dr. Tonya Hyde (hyde.t@lacklandisd.net ), Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction.

Around the District

Bouncing Back with the Book Fair

By Anna Williams and Margaret Bartlow, freshman

 

Ready to get back to normal? Ms. Walderman is hosting an in person Book Fair October 18-22, and a virtual book fair October 14-27. They will be selling many of the same books, but the virtual fair may have a few more options. With books ranging from I Survived graphic novels to The Imposter’s Guide to Among Us to Diary of a Wimpy Kid, this book fair is not something you’ll want to miss! It will be open to elementary through high school, though most of the books will be for younger students.

This book fair is a much-needed respite for our students from the strict rules and frustration of COVID-19. After over a year of cancelled events and the resulting disappointment, the book fair will be another big step towards something resembling pre-COVID normalcy. Ms. Walderman said it best: “The past year and a half has equated to a lot of loss and change. The faculty and staff at Lackland ISD are working desperately to provide students with a school experience that is as “normal” as possible while still operating within our safety parameters.”

While this is meant to be a fun event for students, it is understood that COVID-19 is still a threat. As a result, the book fair will differ from those of previous years in a few ways, all meant to prevent the spread of COVID-19 while still allowing students to enjoy themselves. These include a cash-free payment option called eWallet, visible pricing on the books, specific time slots for different students to come, and an entire online book fair that will be open October 14 through the 27. According to Ms. Walderman, there will be one more important change. “Obviously the biggest difference is that parents will not be able to shop with their children, which is extremely frustrating to all of us.” As a result, only books will be sold at the book fair, without the usual assortment of toys, diaries, and other items.

The in-person book fair will be found in the school library from October 18 to October 22, while the virtual book fair is open between October 14 and 27. Money spent will be used to benefit the school: “... our school earns Scholastic dollars when we host these events, which will be used to invest more back into the mission of providing reading opportunities for each and every one of our Lackland students.”

Come down to the book fair to not only treat yourself to a good book, but to support your  school as well!

FREE LUNCH & BREAKFAST

FOR ALL LISD STUDENTS DURING THE 2021-2022 School Year

Menus are available online at: https://www.lacklandisd.net/departments/operations/child-nutrition-services.

 

*More Information

Click here for the expanded version of the chart above! 

Job Opportunities!

Lackland Independent School District is looking for…

 

*Elementary, Middle School and High School Substitutes

*Substitute Nurses

*Elementary Cafeteria Monitors

*Elementary Cafeteria Monitor/cross-walk

*Bus Drivers

*Custodians

Click on the link to apply https://www.applitrack.com/lacklandisd/onlineapp/default.aspx

Stacey Happenings

Order Stacey Yearbook Now and $ave !

The 2021-22 yearbook staff of 20 students is busy taking pictures, interviewing students, designing layouts, writing body copy—even designing the cover. You can order your yearbook now during the “Early Bird Special” and save. The price for a basic yearbook is $40 with options like nameplates and plastic protectors available. This special will last until Oct 31st only!

Link to order:

tinyurl.com/4pvjmyft

Robotics Team shirts are available to purchase for a limited time!

Three teams to choose from (from left to right)

Bots in Blue (High School)

Robo-Eagles (Middle School)

Team MarvelUs (All-Female)

$12.50 each

All orders need to be received by Friday Oct 15th

https://lacklandisd.revtrak.net/pe-uniforms/#/list

Stacey is adjusting to a new bell schedule starting Tuesday, October 12th to meet the requirements of HB 4545 passed by the Texas Legislature this summer. Students will receive a copy of their schedule that includes the new FLEX period(s) on Tuesday, October 12th during their first period class. Based on the individual needs of each student, some will alternate between two different flex classes each day and some will have the same teacher every day. We will work with students each day to help them adjust to the new routine to ensure each student is able to maximize this time for learning.

 

Respectfully,

 

Mr. Hunter Shelby

Principal

Virginia Allred Stacey Jr/Sr High School

Prospective college students can complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for their share of $150 billion in federal student aid (including grants, scholarships, loans and work-study) for the 2022-2023 school year.

 

Link to FAFSA Application:

https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

Elementary Happenings

1st graders in Mrs. Moulder's class get creative with sidewalk chalk! 

Fire Prevention week at Lackland Elementary!!!

Lackland Elementary Anti-Bullying Week

October 18-22, 2021

 

Anti-Bullying Week is a great way to get involved, take a stand against bullying and raise awareness in our school.   The goal is to encourage students and staff to work together to stop bullying and cyberbullying by increasing awareness of the prevalence and impact of bullying on children of all ages. Our Anti-Bullying Week consists of activities that will be implemented throughout the week to promote the commitment of a violence-free school and community.  We hope that you will show your support for this initiative by reinforcing with your child/children the importance of standing up for themselves and others around them.  Each day throughout the week children and staff will support the Anti-Bullying initiative through various activities and theme days.  Please refer to the events listed below.  Thank you for helping us to teach our students to watch out for each other and stay safe!  

Lackland Elementary students in grades Pre-K- 5th

Poster must convey a positive message that promotes anti-bullying theme (ex: cyber, verbal, physical bullying).

Students will work on their poster in Art class, they can finish at home, but it must be completed and turned in to Mr. Garcia by Friday, October 29th.

Certificates and prizes will be given to the 1st and 2nd place winners in each grade level. Winning posters will be displayed around campus.  

BE CREATIVE and Good Luck! 😊

PTSO Spot light 

Good Information

Published Homepage (scholastic.com)

Shame, blame, and more of the same: breaking unhealthy patterns of behavior and reinforcement

October 21, 20219:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.76462

 

Let's discuss breaking unhealthy patterns of behavior and reinforcement. We will explore how our responses shape behavior and may lead to the exact result we are trying so hard to avoid. We will also challenge ourselves to mindfully choose to respond in a different way and gain a more desired outcome. 

 

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Seven habits of Successful Families

October 22, 2029:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 78640

 

What does it mean to be a successful family? It's no secret that families today are in trouble. Do you want or need to learn more on how to make your family a successful one? Then this is the training for you! Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Successful Families training offers a much-needed framework for applying universal, self-evident principles that enable family members to communicate their challenges and overcome them successfully together. 

What’s an SLP?

 

SLP stands for speech-language pathologist. SLPs focus on supporting  communication skills. SLPs have a master’s degree and maintain state and  national certifications. The national credentialing organization is the  American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. SLPs can work in schools, hospitals, or clinics with both children and adults. In a school setting, SLPs 
can address a variety of communication needs, such as:

 

Click here for the full document!

Lackland ISD has incredible Homework Help and Tutoring resources through our Local Public Libraries! 

Both the JBSA Lackland Library and the San Antonio Public Library have great Homework Help resources for grades Kinder–College, and for Parents!

For JBSA Lackland Library, go to https://sites.google.com/view/jbsalibrarieskidsathome
To get a JBSA Lackland Library Card – give them a call at 210-671-3610 from 11AM-4PM Monday-Friday and they can set it up over the phone.
SAPL’s Back to School Website: https://guides.mysapl.org/backtoschool
To get a SAPL Library Card: https://mysapl.ent.sirsi.net/
 

If you have questions or need help, feel free to reach out to your LISD Librarian!

 

SAPL Homework Help

 

JBSA Library Homework help at home

 

Tutor.com for Parents

*Military One Source

 

*Steven A Cohen Military Family Life Clinic at Endeavors

 

*The Ecumenical Center for Education, Counseling and Health

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