LISD E-Newsletter
September 13, 2024 |
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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 |
| Upcoming Events:
*Saturday Sept. 14 Region Jazz band auditions *Sunday Sept. 15
SA BEST Robotics Kickoff - St. Mary's University *Monday Sept. 16 JH Volleyball at La Pryor 5:00pm
*Tuesday Sept. 17 Youth Mental Health First Aid 4:30 / JV/V Volleyball at KIPP Uprep 5:30pm / Elementary picture day *Wednesday Sept. 18 2nd Cup of Coffee: Social Emotional Issues of Gifted Children 8:30am Media Center
*Friday Sept. 20th HOKA-MCNeil XC Invitational - Round Rock / JV/V Volleyball at Navarro 5:00pm |
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Patriot Day is a solemn observance in the United States, held annually on September 11th to honor the memory of the nearly 3,000 victims who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The day also recognizes the courage and sacrifice of the first responders, as well as the resilience of the American people in the face of such a tragedy. Patriot Day is a time for reflection, remembrance, and unity, as the nation comes together to remember those who were lost and to honor those who continue to serve and protect.
What is Patriot Day?
Patriot Day is a national day of remembrance that commemorates the victims of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, and United Flight 93, which crashed in Pennsylvania. Established by a joint resolution of the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President George W. Bush in December 2001, Patriot Day serves as a reminder of the impact of that day on the nation and the world. It is a day for Americans to honor the memories of those who perished, to pay tribute to the bravery of the first responders, and to reflect on the values of freedom, democracy, and resilience.
https://www.awarenessdays.com/awareness-days-calendar/patriot-day-in-the-usa-2024/ |
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Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402.
The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30 day period. https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov/about.html |
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Lackland ISD Student
Volunteer and Parent Engagement Opportunities
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.
Please click here to read each description and share your interest in supporting the committee or learning more
about it.
*School Health Advisory Council
Point of Contact: Dr. Tonya Hyde, hyde.t@lacklandisd.net
*District Education Improvement Council (DEIC)
Point of Contact: Dr. Burnie Roper, roper.b@lacklandisd.net *Campus Education Improvement Council (CEIC)
Lackland Elementary School, Mrs. Terry Leija, Leija.t@lacklandisd.net Stacey Jr./Sr High School, Mr. Hunter Shelby, Shelby.h@lacklandisd.net
*District Calendar Committee
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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Meet Mrs. Ramirez!
By: Raelyn Jacobsen, junior |
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Please welcome Tanesha Ramirez to our campus this year! She teaches 7th grade ELA, ELA Honors and ELA Lit. Lab. Where did you grow up?
I’m from an Army family so it’s a bit hard to say where I “grew up” since we moved so much, but the place I spent the majority of my childhood was Killeen/Fort Cavazos, Texas (formally Fort Hood) What’s your initial impression of Stacey?
My initial impression of Stacey was that it was so much smaller than my previous campus. It has been really refreshing to have smaller class sizes and more of a “small town” feel. Everyone is so welcoming and it really feels like a community here.
How long have you been teaching? This is my 8th year teaching.
Where'd you go to college? I went to UTSA for my undergrad in interdisciplinary studies (ELAR/SS 4-8 gr) and I am currently in graduate school also at UTSA (School Counseling). Do you have siblings? Yes, I have one older brother.
Where's the best place you've visited? I think the best place I have visited would be Yucatán, Mexico. I went on a cruise for my honeymoon and this was one of the stops. It was so beautiful! What's your favorite place to eat out? I love “American” food. So pretty much any place that sells wings, fries, sandwiches etc. My favorite is Pluckers. What do you enjoy doing outside of school? Outside of school, I watch a lot of crime TV shows, reading mystery or romance books, or playing with my beautiful 2 year old daughter.
Thank you Mrs. Ramirez! |
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Stacey Cross Country! Photos by: April Westerlund & Harmony Bramlett |
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Stacey students received a surprise guest on Tuesday as none other than Ms. James visited the campus. |
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Students in Mrs. Porter's class are creating a class mural in remembrance and in honor of 9/11 |
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Students in Mrs. Guerrero's 4th Grade class enjoyed adding decimals numbers outdoors. |
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Students in Mrs. Guerrero's class in action practicing the Peace Path for an SFA Getting Along Lesson. |
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We started the week with prek, kinder and 2nd graders in the multi culture club. We danced, colored and learned a little about the Native American Culture. |
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The start of the year in kindergarten has been filled with learning to cooperate and count! Opportunities to learn have been popping up everywhere from core instruction, centers, Eagle Time, and on the playground. |
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Pre/K Painty Handprints in Art! |
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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 |
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SPEDTEX offers resources and a commitment to providing families and educators with high-quality resources to enable students with disabilities to achieve the highest outcomes.
Resources include: For Families
For Educators Families New to Special Education
Special Education Process Disabilities
SPEDTEX for parents: https://www.spedtex.org/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery# Special Education Department Pictured Below: Barbara Martinez - Special Education Secretary Cindi Martinez - Speech and Language Pathologist
Nancy Garcia - Special Education Coordinator/School Psychologist (grades EE -2nd; 10th - 12th ) Marisol Murphree - School Psychologist Evaluator Maureen Pirog - Behavior Analyst for Stacey Junior/Senior High School
Not pictured: Olga McDonald - Dyslexia Teacher/Educational Diagnostician
Gentry Ghandour - School Psychologist (grades 3rd - 9th ) |
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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 |
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2024-2025 Parent and Family Engagement Sessions Navigating Special Education Through The Legal Framework Tuesday, September 17, 2024 Session # 101152
9am-11am Virtual session # 103368
Ever feel a bit overwhelmed with all the processes, procedures, and requirements that come along with having your child in school? You are not alone. Come learn more about a parent resource that is valuable in ensuring that parents have user-friendly access to this type of information. The Legal Framework is a very specialized type of resource. Its focus is on a special education process that is child centered. It offers an outline, and a shortened summary, of all the legal requirements that come from the federal level—applicable to all states--and those for the state of Texas. In this session, parents will learn about and explore the Legal Framework and Parent Resources available.
Parent Cafés: Protective Factor--Resilience
Thursday, September 19, 2024 Session # 101155 *9am - 11:30am
(In-person only)
During this session parents will be introduced and discuss parental resilience. Parenting is being strong and flexible. As parents, to deal with the stressors of life, we need to be strong, flexible, and we need to be able to bounce back when adversity hits. When we as parents are psychologically and emotionally healthy, we are better able to consider long-term solutions instead of just reacting to every situation as it comes up. This session is presented by community partner Rebecca Ulloa, the Early Childhood Systems Building Program Manager at University Health.
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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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