LISD E-Newsletter

January 22, 2021

Admin Alley

Lackland ISD Shares Survey Results

Parents Speak

Thank you for taking advantage of the opportunity to share your voice as members of the Lackland ISD learning organization by participating in the Fall 2020 survey.  Due to the pandemic we modified the survey questions from the original to obtain feedback on Cultural Awareness and Action, Family-School Communication, and Student Needs.  Based on the responses from 69 of our families below is the feedback we received:

Note: The number below each statement represents the # of people who selected that statement.

Around the District

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Juazzelyn Barrera, MEd, LPC Intern, CSC|Military Student Transition Consultant

Military Child Education Coalition 

[p]  210.338.0604 | 210.357.5113

Stacey Happenings

Stacey’s two FTC robotics teams, #3296 Bots in Blue and our new all-female team, #18519 Team Marvel✯✯us, competed in the first of three meets this past Saturday, Jan. 16th. In a crowded field of 20 teams from across San Antonio and surrounding communities, the teams finished the first meet in 6th and 8th place respectively. Even though Stacey is a 2A school, the teams beat robotics programs from some 6A schools in our area including Brandies, Jay, Tivy, Johnson, O’Conner, Clark, and Somerset. Way to go Stacey Robotics!

>>RETAKES<<

Stacey picture day retakes will be Thursday, Jan. 28th in the auditorium, starting right after morning announcements. This is for staff, students 6-11, and senior cap n gown photos. Virtual students are invited—please stop by the office for a temp screening before you enter the auditorium.

Photographers will available until 10:00 AM unless other arrangements have been made. Everyone will be required to maintain social distancing and keep their mask on until seated for photo. For more information contact Mr. Keller @ keller.r@lacklandisd.net

Before we let 2020 out into the cold

Stop and acknowledge all that has happened

Remember both the lives lost and the appreciation for life gained

Our mistakes and the costs that come with them

And the times we realized how much it will take to fix it

Because that is what’s most important

Getting another chance

To be better

To see our flaws

To ban together

To change our ways

And to make a better future

Start looking out to the world and appreciating all it has to offer

So when we finally emerge from the chaos of 2020

Let’s remember to acknowledge all we’ve had

To embrace change

And to keep moving forward

 

By Abigail Morales 10th grade

 

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Before we celebrate the new year that has come, let’s stop and reflect on the terrible, terrible thing that the world brought us- the COVID-19 pandemic. Nobody saw it coming, we had no idea what to expect, this was something we were definitely not ready for.

But though it has been hard, we have managed to pull through, and we got through the year. Let’s remember all the hardships that this pandemic brought, our schools closing, businesses shut down, economic disaster, masks! How it affected ourselves and our families, and our friends. Though we lost so much, let’s start and think about everything we have gained, and everything good that we’ve managed to find in the midst of the pandemic, and everything we will do this year to get out of this horrible situation we are in. This new year is giving us that second chance to do better, not just for ourselves, but for everyone.

To reflect on all our missteps and hardships the pandemic caused, and to apply those into the new year, so we make it better, so we triumph over the virus, and we can get everything back to way it used to be and more.

 

By Paola Ruiz 10th grade

Question:  What is the largest land animal on Antarctica? 

Hint:  It is not the  penguin.  Penguins are considered marine animals because they spend most of their time at sea.  No.  It is not a polar bear. Polar bears live in the Arctic. 

Give up?  It's a wingless midge.  Reaching only 0.08 to 0.2 inches (2 to 6 millimeters) long, this tiny insect probably wouldn't fly much even if it had wings.  The strong  endless winds of Antarctica would constantly overpower its flight.  In one day, it may live one-tenth of its entire 10-to-14 day adult life.

Happy Hibernation!!!

 

Who says bears do not have fun in Alaska?!?  Meet 747, an Alaskan brown bear whose wide body would not fit down the aisle of a 747 Jumbo Jet.  He was named the winner of the Fat Bear Week votes from September 30 to October 6, 2020.  He was the proclaimed the paws-down favorite over his final opponent, Chunk. 

 

The annual online competition is a fun and  effective fundraiser and awareness tool for the Katmai Conservancy, the official nonprofit partner of Katmai National Park and Preserve on the Alaska Peninsula.  The competitors hung out at Brooks Falls throughout the summer to feast on sockeye salmon in preparation for winter hibernation.  During that months-long time, bears lose one-third of their body weight, so building up fat reserves helps them survive.  Katmai provided before-and-after photos and descriptions of each bear to help the human voters make informed choices during the single-elimination tournament.

 

In the wild, big bulky bears dominate prime fishing spots, and yes, even catch the eye of the lady bears. Holly, one of the female bears, took the 2019 title, delightfully described as somewhat resembling "the shape and color of a toasted marshmallow".

 

And 747?  His sheer size, estimated last year at 1,400 pounds and probably equaled in 2020, made him the people's ultimate pick!!!! 

College Board is hosting a series of Virtual College Fairs. Based on what state you want to go to for college, there is a college fair just for you! You can attend one of the fairs or all four! Connect directly with college admissions reps and current college students. Most importantly, explore colleges in a way that's not overwhelming. The events occur throughout February and March. For more information and to register, go to cb.org/bigfuturedays.

Elementary Happenings

Ms. Perez’s class celebrates! 

Pizza party for The Turkey Contest!! 

Ms. Perez’s 4th grade students share each other’s interests! 

Ms. Kramer’s kids are PASSIONATE about Passion Projects! When students finish their work and have extra time, they do projects! This week, Lydia Yates designed and implemented her very own presentation on Pugs. Her investigative focus question: Why do pugs have so many wrinkles? Her visualization method: designing a PowerPoint presentation. Lydia did an amazing job and the class had fun learning all about pugs!

Preston Payne shares his collection of special rocks to explain weathering, erosion and deposition.

Pre/K in P.E,

PTSO Spot light 

Good Information

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

Wednesday, January 27, 2021
9:00 a.m.--12:00 p.m.
In Depth with STAAR Accommodations
Come go in-depth with the accommodations that
are approved for use on the STAAR test for ALL
students. Parents will learn the difference between an
accessibility feature and a designated support and who
is responsible ensuring that these are documented and
implemented. Participants will work through some of
these testing accommodations and show examples of
them in action.
Session ID# 67273
Webinar ID# 71101

Thursday, January 28, 2021
9:00 a.m.--12:00 p.m.
Understanding Your Child’s Full and
Individual Evaluation (FIE)
The Full and Individual Evaluation (FIE) paints a
picture of your child’s current strengths and needs as
they relate to all aspects of their education. The FIE
drives your child’s Individual Education Plan (IEP). In
this training, we will explore the types of information
presented in the FIE and what the information means
for your child’s education and related educational
planning of special education services.
Session ID# 67268

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