LISD E-Newsletter December 1, 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:
*Dec. 1 - 2
Stacey Theatre presents "The Play That Goes Wrong" 6:00pm LISD Auditorium *Monday Dec. 4 Basketball-JH Boys & Girls A Teams at La Pryor 5:00 & 6:00pm *Tuesday Dec. 5 Basketball - Boys JV & Varsity vs. D'Hanis @ Stacey 5:00 & 6:30pm / Basketball - Girls Varsity @ Lutheran 6:00pm *Thursday Dec. 7 Basketball - Girls Varsity - Medina Girls Basketball Tournament / Basketball - Boys Varsity - Comfort Basketball Tournament |
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School Health Advisory Council Agenda
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 3:45 p.m. (In Person Lackland ISD Board Room and Zoom)
https://zoom.us/j/95555620731?pwd=ck9GWDlzS0hZVDRDWmNEdXVnRmZUdz09 Meeting ID: 955 5562 0731 Passcode: 525322
or email hyde.t@lacklandisd.net for a link to join the meeting.
I. Opening Remarks and Introductions II. Review and Approve Minutes from the October 11, 2023, meeting. III,. General Updates
a) Approve Bloodborne Pathogens Policy b) Wellness Evaluation – FFA (Regulation) Assignments c) Minimum Standards for Bullying Prevention
d) Mental Health and Suicide Prevention e) Policy Updates i. HB 3908 Fentanyl Abuse Prevention (Tucker's Law)
ii. SB 629 Opioid Antagonists on Public/Private School Campuses IV. Fitnessgram -Physical Fitness Assessment Data Review V. Topics for Future Meetings
VI. Future meeting dates: February 7, 2024, April 10, 2024 VII. Close Meeting |
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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 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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The Stacey Bands and Choirs will present their annual Christmas Concert, “Holiday Memories”, on Monday, December 11 in the Lackland ISD Auditorium beginning at 6:30 pm. Join us for some nostalgic songs to help get you in the mood for the holidays! Santa will be joining us for pictures in the lobby of the auditorium around 6:00 pm. |
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Club Profile: HOSA
by: Adrian Hughes, junior |
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HOSA is a new club here at Stacey; its goal is to be a precursor to college-level HOSA involvement. HOSA stands for Health Occupations Students of America. There are many advantages to
joining such as giving you access to internships, scholarships, and a diverse range of skill-building opportunities. On top of this, it gives you invaluable exposure to an array of health careers and lets you
get a deeper understanding of each before committing to one or another. Even if you are not interested in pursuing a career in the health sciences, HOSA can teach you many different skills that you will use in your adult life.
HOSA participates in many activities such as their competitive events and the fundraisers they put on. These events are fun, academically stimulating, and help members to team build and problem solve in real time. HOSA fosters a supportive network of people that connects many schools and professionals throughout Texas that allows students to grow and learn in ways that they wouldn’t have had otherwise.
Currently HOSA is a high school exclusive club, but some other schools in Texas do offer a middle school chapter. The school covers all initial membership fees and other costs that come up are
subject to approval by the sponsor, Mrs. Joseph. The officers are Grace Perez as President, Cadence Bramlet as Vice President, Dakota Beyea as Secretary, Alayna Factuar as Historian, and Briana Leu as Reporter. The officers meet on Tuesdays during lunch and the whole club meets on Thursdays during lunch to discuss upcoming events, opportunities, and any issues that may arise.
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Grace Perez says, “For me, HOSA has opened the door to explore different heath careers. It’s a straightforward way to learn about career and education requirements for any job I could want in an
array of fields.” HOSA is a useful and interesting way to get ready for and plan your future. Even if you are not interested in pursuing a career in the health sciences, HOSA can teach you many different skills that you will use in your adult life.
Thank you to the HOSA president, Grace Perez, for helping with information for this article! |
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There is so much to do in San Antonio over the Winter Break! Below are just a few and this link has many more! Get out and enjoy our amazing city!
Things to do! |
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The Stacey Drama Club proudly presents “The Play That Goes Wrong” November 30th, December 1st and 2nd in the Lackland ISD Auditorium at 6 PM. Admission is $5 and tickets can be purchased at the link below. Please contact Mr. Richard with any questions. Theatre & Athletic Events | Lackland ISD (revtrak.net) |
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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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Good times with Ms. Toliver! |
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Congratulations to Dr. Joy Crawford for recieving her
Doctorate in Education Ed.D in Instructional Leadership. |
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Indoor recess with Ms. Gaskin!! |
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Kids are learning about soil. Today they had a lab and had to answer the below questions:
1. How are these soil samples similar? How are they different?
2. What do you think each soil sample is made of ? |
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Elementary Art Club uses plaster gauze strips to create awesome masks! |
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5th graders create backgrounds with acrylic paint on canvas in elementary art. |
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Introducing enjoyable and interactive math exercises
during the break helps students reinforce their
mathematical skills, boost their confidence, and cultivate
a positive approach to learning. As parents and
educators, let's inspire students to perceive math as an
exciting adventure. |
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2023 / 2024 Lackland Elementary Yearbook |
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This school year's cover design! |
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Tips For Parents:
Understanding Social Anxiety By Rachel Busman
Anxiety is a common concern for parents of children and teens. Social anxiety refers to fears related to being judged negatively or being embarrassed in social situations. Kids may experience social anxiety when asked to speak in class, when asked to express a preference to peers, when being expected to self-advocate or when part of peer interactions, like group texts or hangouts.
When people feel anxious and distressed, it’s normal to attempt to alleviate that anxiety by avoiding situations or by seeking reassurance (eg avoiding texting peers or asking a parent to email a teacher on their behalf). While avoidance helps alleviate the immediate anxiety, it perpetuates the anxiety in the long run. Caregivers can support their children by validating that the fears or worries are real and also helping the child by creating
opportunities to face rather than avoid situations. Validation means
acknowledging that the child’s experiences are real and that the caregiver understands them.
Creating planful and gradual steps to face fears (doing exposures) can help kids see that they can do things that are hard. For example- for a student who struggles to participate in new activities, providing opportunities to participate for a brief amount of time at first, and with a familiar peer, may lead to feelings of success. Then the parent can set the expectation to participate for longer periods of time. The goal is to provide opportunities to face hard situations and get through them. When informal strategies don't lead to alleviation of symptoms or if mood, appetite, sleep or behaviors change significantly, caregivers should seek outside support in the form of evidence based treatment.
Tips
Validate a child’s experiencing by first listening and then communicating, ?I get that this is hard.?
Create several steps to get to the desired goal. For example, if the goal is for the teen to participate in a group chat, identify 3 smaller steps that incrementally get closer to the desired goal. Express to your child that you believe in their ability to cope. Say
things like, ?I know that this is hard and I am confident that you can get through it.? Lead by example- model non anxious coping by acting calm.
Watch for changes in mood, sleep or behavior that persist- if they do, seek outside help. |
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“One Pill Kills” is set up across the state to educate Texans on how to prevent, recognize, and reverse fentanyl poisonings. Students and families need to know that other drugs may contain a deadly level of fentanyl. You cannot see, taste, or smell it. It is almost impossible to tell if another drug is laced with fentanyl unless tested with a fentanyl testing strip. Parents, please see the fliers attached that gives information about fentanyl and it’s affects.
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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, December 4, 2023 VIRTUAL
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Understanding the Individual Education
Program (IEP) Goal Process
In this session, participants will review the required
components in their child’s special education Present
Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional
Performance (PLAAFP) statements and Individualized
Education Program (IEP) Goals and discuss techniques
for working with school personnel to develop
appropriate programming for your child.
Session # 94402
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 VIRTUAL
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Positive Behavior Supports for the Home
This session provides tools and strategies that enable
and empower the family to clearly define, confidently
teach, and consistently support their behavior
expectations.
Session # 94403
Thursday, December 7, 2023
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Parenting With Love and Logic®, Part 2
Love and Logic® is an approach to raising children
that provides loving support from parents while at the
same time expecting children to be respectful and
responsible. Love allows children to grow through
their mistakes. Logic allows them to live with the
consequences of their choices. Love and Logic is
easy to use, raises responsible children, and changes
lives. By attending this training, you will learn to use
humor, hope, and empathy to build up your adultchild relationship, provide real limits in a loving way,
and learn how to teach consequences and healthy
decision-making.
Session # 93562 |
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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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