LISD E-Newsletter

March 26, 2021

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:

*Saturday March 27

Robotics Competition - North SA/Hill Country League Tournament at

Brandeis High School

Admin Alley

BinaxNOW Rapid COVID-19 Student Testing- Lackland ISD

Lackland School District has been provided rapid test kits from the State of Texas. We have test kits available for use on campus and will extend testing opportunities to enrolled students beginning Monday, March 29, 2021. COVID-19 testing kits can be discontinued at any time.

Use of Tests by Students

1. Any student receiving a test must have a signed consent form from their parent/guardian.

2. Any parent of a student wanting their child to receive a test should make an appointment.

3. Results will be reported to the student's parent, Lackland ISD nurse, San Antonio Metro Health, and TEA as mandated by the state.

4. The results from the rapid tests can be used to return to school if all criteria are met such as no fever for 24 hours without medication, AND other symptoms have improved. This will be looked at on a case by case basis.

5. The results from the rapid tests CANNOT be used to shorten a 14 day quarantine for exposure since you cannot test out of quarantine.

6. The results of a rapid test CANNOT be used to shorten the required 10 day isolation after a positive test result.

7. If concerned after travel or other activities, tests can be done for reassurance if appointments are available.

Arranging for a Test

If your child is experiencing symptoms at home or are currently quarantined-

1. Make an appointment by calling 210-357-5036.

2. At your appointment time, we will utilize the Stacey bus loop. You will stay in your car and the test administrator will come to you.

3. Complete the Student COVID-19 Consent Form. This form provides us with the necessary consent to be able to administer the testing for your child on-campus.

4. Complete the Testing Kit Demographics. You need to register some demographic information with the state in order to have your child tested. You will receive a QR code with this step.

5. Bring your QR code (taken with the picture on your phone) to your appointment.

If your child is not having symptoms-

1. Make an appointment by calling 210-357-5036.

2. Complete the Student COVID-19 Consent Form. This form provides us with the necessary consent to be able to administer the testing for your child on-campus.

3. Complete the Testing Kit Demographics. You need to register some demographic information with the state in order to have your child tested. You will receive a QR code with this step.

4. Bring your QR code (taken with the picture on your phone) to your appointment.

5. Specimen collection will be completed outside under the front awning of the auditorium if weather permits.

If symptoms begin on campus- the nurse will call the parent to determine if the parent wants to proceed with COVID-19 testing.

Results

Results will be ready in approximately 15 minutes. We ask that you wait for the results in your car or in the Eagle Clinic if you are on campus. Parents/guardians will be notified of your results by the test administrator. Test results will also be text and emailed to the parent/guardian by TxRapidTEST.org within a few hours.

Around the District

Lackland ISD Celebrates Women’s History Month

Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society and has been observed annually in the month of March in the United States since 1987. Women’s History Month 2021 will take place from Monday, March 1-Wednesday, March 31, 2021.

Why Do We Celebrate Women’s History Month?

Women’s History Month is a dedicated month to reflect on the often-overlooked contributions of women to United States history. From Abigail Adams to Susan B. Anthony, Sojourner Truth to Rosa Parks, the timeline of women’s history milestones stretches back to the founding of the United States.

The actual celebration of Women’s History Month grew out of a weeklong celebration of women’s contributions to culture, history and society organized by the school district of Sonoma, California, in 1978. Presentations were given at dozens of schools, hundreds of students participated in a “Real Woman” essay contest and a parade was held in downtown Santa Rosa.

A few years later, the idea had caught on within communities, school districts and organizations across the country. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter issued the first presidential proclamation declaring the week of March 8 as National Women’s History Week. The U.S. Congress followed suit the next year, passing a resolution establishing a national celebration. Six years later, the National Women’s History Project successfully petitioned Congress to expand the event to the entire month of March.

Source: Women’s History Month 2021 - HISTORY

Stacey Happenings

Stacey Jr/Sr High School would like to recognize members of

the Senior Class on their acceptance to colleges and universities

Jacob has been accepted to the

Tulsa Welding School.

He will study to become a certified Welder.

Congratulations Jacob!

Members of The Valkyries from Stacey were recognized at the school board meeting for being winning ‘Best All-Girls High School CyberPatriot Team’ in the San Antonio area by the Cyber Foundation of Texas.

Testing Notice

In April and May, STAAR and STAAR EOC exams will be administered on-campus, online, using district laptops. All students who are on-campus on their exam administration dates are required to test. Please check your email regularly for more information detailing this year’s STAAR and STAAR EOC exams.

Microsoft YouthSpark

The on-base YouthSpark events are just one component of Microsoft’s commitment to military families in action. By inspiring military children to pursue meaningful careers in STEM, especially in technology, we aim to help prepare them for the digital economy of the future. Students are learning computing and critical-thinking skills and exploring their own potential for a future in a digital world.

Students were introduced to lessons in Code.org, Bloxels, and Make Code.

Jaiden Culberson and Elijah Farmer were both selected to the District 30-AA All-District basketball team for the 2020-2021 season. Elijah was selected to the 2nd team and Jaiden was a unanimous choice by all coaches to the 1st Team. Congratulations to both of these seniors!! You are both going to be missed and we wish you nothing but the best as you start your new journey!!

Of our 9 students participating in HS UIL Academics this year, 5 are going to regional by placing in the top three in their event!! 3 more are moving on as part of the Science or Computer Science 1st place team! And the last one is the first alternate in her event!

Please congratulate the following students if you see them today!

Lorenzo Alamario – 1st place in Current Issues & Events

Terence Cunningham – Top Place Biology

6th place – Science