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LISD E-Newsletter

August 23, 2024

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

Upcoming Events:

 

*Monday Aug. 26

JH Volleyball at Sabinal 5:00pm

*Tuesday Aug. 27

JV/V Volleyball at Cole 5:00pm

*Friday Aug. 30 

JV/V Volleyball at Luling 5:00pm

Admin Alley 

Lackland ISD Holds Town Hall Meetings

 

Parents are invited to get current state of the district information and share their voice in decision making processes through participation in Lackland ISD Town Halls.  Please mark your calendars for the following opportunities:  October 9, 2023, January 15, 2025, and April 2, 2025, from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.

 

Stacey Open House

Around the District

Register for SchoolCash Online today
It’s fast, easy & free
 
Create an account today so that you can be notified via email and pay for your child(ren)’s school activity fees online.

Why register?

24/7 shopping convenience

Secure, contactless & easy-to-use 

Receive email notifications as new items are available for purchase 

Manage all of your child(ren)’s school activity fees from a single account 

Check your account history at any time

View & print receipts as needed

Eliminates the need for your child(ren) to carry cash

Click here for the SchoolCash online page!!

 

Lackland ISD Parents/Guardians,

 

This is to inform you of a practice change in medication administration on campus beginning with the 2024-2025 school year.

 

In past years, Lackland ISD nursing staff have administered over-the-counter medication supplied by a student’s parent/guardian with parent/guardian consent and have not required physician, podiatrist, or dentist authorization. The Texas Board of Nursing has given guidance to school nurses regarding this practice, and over-the-counter medications will no longer be given by licensed nursing staff WITHOUT a physician, podiatrist, or dentist authorization AND parent authorization.

 

If your student needs over-the-counter medications, nursing staff will require a physician, podiatrist, or dentist authorization in order to administer the medication in accordance with the Texas Board of Nursing licensing standards. The medication form is linked here.

 

We understand this is a shift in previous practice, and we will continue to support our students’ health and learning needs while at school while incorporating this practice standard.

 

Should you have any questions, please reach out to Lackland ISD nursing staff:

 

Erika Adams, RN

adams.e@lacklandisd.net

210-357-5040

 

Hannah Nagel, RN

nagel.h@lacklandisd.net

210-357-5040

 

Job Opportunities!

Lackland Independent School District is looking for…

 

 

*Speech and Language Pathologist

*Elementary, Middle School and High School Substitutes

*Substitute Nurses, Cafeteria Monitors, Cafeteria Monitor/crosswalk

*Bus Drivers

*Custodians

 

 

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

 

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.

Stacey Happenings

The girls varsity volleyball team competed in the Hondo Owl Classic last weekend and finished 5th our of 12 teams. The team had some impressive victories against Comfort, Beeville Jones and Somerset. Please help the team congratulate Kamaria Magee for being selected to the all-tournament team!

On the road vs. Lytle!

Elementary Happenings

Ms. Toliver has launched Lackland Elementary Cross-Age Peer Mentoring Program.

 

In Mrs. Gaskin's 3rd grade class, kids worked on making a hypothesis to find out what happens when germs and dish soap are combined. 

 

Mrs. Walker's class working hard!

 

Kinder Corner

 

4th and 5th grade students participated in a major art exhibition with their art teacher Mr. Garcia over the Summer at the San Antonio Central Library Gallery. Student's designed a ceramic mask cast from a local San Antonian and based their character on a variety of topics. Many students came to the opening and the show ran for 5 weeks.

 

The piece the kids collaborated on is now on display at the Brook Hollow public library for the next two months.

It will then travel to other branches in the San Antonio public library system. What an opportuntity for our students artwork to be showcased in such a manner. The piece will eventually end up at LISD's media center.

The San Antonio Express News did a wonderful story on the exhibit!

Great job Lackland Elementary! 

 

*Express News Article Online

 

Brookhollow Public Library

 530 Heimer Rd, San Antonio, TX 78232

 

Parent Square Information

 

Parents,
Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year. I wanted to send directions on how we communicate with our families. It is important to note that we are still in the process of registering new students so this information will continue to appear in our weekly LISD eNewsletter as well as our PTSO Facebook page.
Respectfully,
Terry Leija
Principal 
 

 

Download PSParent_Guardian - Getting Started Guide v4.pdf

Gifted & Talented Corner

Welcome Back

 As we begin our 2024-2025 school year, I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself to all of our new families to Lackland ISD. I am the District Gifted and Talented Facilitator and it is my pleasure to collaborate with a team of experienced and enthusiastic educators who serve our students daily. As always, your student’s classroom teacher(s) and building facilitator will be your first, best source of information and answers, but please know that I am also here if I can help in any way. This school year begins my 28th year in education, my 25th in the field of gifted education. We plan and hope to publish “GT Corner” monthly so please watch the newsletter on Fridays. While some issues will concentrate on the social-emotional needs of gifted students, others will take a more academic focus. Although many articles we find for you will be applicable to all ages of gifted students, we may have times where we publish a more secondary leaning article along with one geared towards our elementary age students. If you need me, I can be reached by email at johnson.v@lacklandisd.net or via phone at 210-357-5016. Vickie Johnson M.Ed., Gifted and Talented Facilitator.

 

 

GT Corner

Click here for the full article!

 

Click here for Gifted and Talented Websites!!

PTSO Spotlight 

 

Good Information

Dear Parents and Guardians,

 

Welcome to a new school year! We look forward to a year filled with growth, learning, and success.

 

Our dedicated team is here to support your child’s unique needs and help them reach their full potential. We believe in the power of collaboration and are excited to work closely with you to create an enriching and supportive educational experience.

 

As we embark on this journey together, please feel free to reach out to us with any questions, concerns, or ideas. Your insights and feedback are invaluable, and we want to ensure that we are meeting the needs of your child in the best possible way.

 

Below is an opportunity for students with sensory needs to partake in the Nutcracker performance.

December 6-8, 13-15

 

SENSORY FRIENDLY PERFORMANCE

Our Valero Sensory Friendly performance, is danced by the professional dancers of Ballet San Antonio and is specifically designed for individuals with sensory sensitivities. Due to the incredible generosity of our sponsors, this performance is free to attend, but tickets are required. 

 

The Nutcracker: Sensory Friendly Performance: https://balletsanantonio.org/for-the-kids/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

 
 
 
 

2024-2025 Parent and Family Engagement Sessions

 

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

9am-11am Virtual session # 103400

(Zoom only)


In this session, we will discuss the impact of ACEs and how it transcends the traditional boundaries of health and human service systems. The first step toward healing comes with understanding the problem. Our words and our commitment are vital to the future we all want for our children. The goal of this session is to develop a common language and common understanding about how experiences shape our well being. (This session is repeated on 2/13/25.)

 
 

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.

 
 
 

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

 
 
 
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Random Shots

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