LISD E-Newsletter
October 11, 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:
*Monday October 11 School Holiday *Tuesday October 12
Varsity Volleyball vs Sabinal at home (Chaparral Fitness Center) 5:00pm *Wednesday October 13 JH Volleyball vs Charlotte - home (Chaparral Fitness Center) *Friday October 18 JV/V Volleyball vs Brackett - home (Chaparral Fitness Center) |
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Lackland ISD’s Superintendent Holds Town Hall Meeting
Lackland ISD Superintendent Dr. Burnie Roper kicked off the 2024-25 school year with the first town hall meeting, focusing on the district’s vision, mission, and core beliefs. He delivered a comprehensive overview, highlighting enrollment figures, recent achievements, and ongoing initiatives, with a current enrollment of just over 1,015 students. Dr. Roper acknowledged the hard work of campus principals in supporting military-connected students, particularly during transitions, which has once again earned each campus the Texas Education Agency Purple Star Designation for the third consecutive time.
Mrs. Guyton, Director of Special and Federal Programs, provided updates on current initiatives, including activities funded by a $1.25 million grant from DoDEA. This grant has already facilitated significant successes, such as 8 out of 11 students passing the patient care technician certification in the first year of the Nursing Health Science Program. A group of students will represent the program at the upcoming DoDEA conference in Norfolk, Virginia, where they will discuss the program's benefits, their personal experiences, and future goals.
Dr. Roper also invited parents to engage in decision-making committees throughout the year, such as the District and Campus Education Improvement Committees, the School Health Advisory Council, and the District Technology Committee. PTSO President Mrs. Chicoine encouraged parents to join the PTSO, highlighting opportunities for involvement in various activities, including the fall festival, skate nights, teacher appreciation events, senior trips, and educational initiatives like box tops and boo grams.
During the question-and-answer segment, parents raised concerns about new visitor policies during elementary lunch periods, the availability of microwaves during secondary lunches, communication protocols, and senior class programs and activities. Campus principals and the director of technology addressed these issues, with Dr. Roper assuring parents that practices would be reviewed based on their feedback.
The meeting was well attended by district leaders, along with over 20 parents and students. We look forward to continued participation in our town hall meetings and leveraging additional platforms for ongoing improvement. |
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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: January 15, 2025, and April 2, 2025, from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. in the LISD Auditorium. |
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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…
*Instructional Technologist *IT Coordinator
*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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The Class of 2026 set up outside of the book fair! |
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Meet Ms. Dylinski! By: Jack DeLambo, 9th grade |
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Please welcome new Stacey science teacher Danielle Dylinski to Lackland ISD. She most recently taught at Harlan HS. Ms. Dylinski teaches Biology, AP Environmental Science and Environmental Systems.
When did you start teaching? I started teaching in 2004 in Houston.
What schools have you taught at? I taught for 5 years in Houston ISD at Sam Houston HS and Sharpstown HS, and for 15 years in Northside ISD at Holmes/NSITE HS and Harlan HS. Have you only taught science related classes or have you taught other subjects?
I've only taught science, but I've taught almost every high school science subject other than physics. Where did you grow up?
I grew up in Bucks County, PA, right outside of Philadelphia. Where did you go to college ?
I earned a BA in Biological Anthropology at Temple University in Philadelphia and an M.Ed in Science Curriculum and Instruction at Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio. Have you always been a teacher? Is this your first career?
I was a marine biologist before I became a teacher. What is your favorite place that you have visited?
My favorite place so far is Yosemite National Park. Where would you like to visit in the future?
I'd like to go to Yellowstone National Park. I have never been there. I will visiting Japan for the first time this coming spring. If you could have any superpower what would it be? I'd probably like to read minds, but only if I could turn the power on and off at will. If you could bring any activity from one of your old schools to Stacey, what would it be? Baseball! I am a huge baseball fan. THANK You Ms. Dylinski! |
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Did you know that Mrs. Walderman our AMAZING librarian, has rolled out an elementary book vending machine? Keep an eye out as she gets ready to share more exciting information. |
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Don't bet against the Tide! |
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Kids came out last weekend to visit their artwork and paint pumpkins with Mr. Garcia at the Brookhollow Library. Their artwork "Coming Together" will be on display at the Brookhollow Library through the remainder of 2024! |
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Kinder Corner Letter Matching Game |
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Elementary Music is Awesome! |
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The dancing paper clip
Students put tiles on the paper clip and then observed how the magnet was affected by its distance from the object. |
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Students made predictions about if the heavier bag of pebbles would fall faster, slower, or at the same time as the lighter bag of pebbles. Gravity lab |
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What is Verbal Bullying?
Texas Education Code (TEC) §37.0832 identifies bullying as a single significant act or a pattern of acts by one or more students directed at another student that exploits an imbalance of power and involves engaging in written or verbal expression, expression through electronic means, or physical conduct.
Verbal bullying includes saying or writing mean things. Verbal bullying includes: Teasing Name-calling
Inappropriate comments about another person Taunting
Threatening to cause harm
How to STOP verbal bullying: Ignore the bully and walk away. Use an “I Message”. Tell the bully to STOP and that you don’t like being treated this way. Tell a family member. Report the incident to an adult if it continues. |
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TAGT (Texas Association of Gifted and Talented) is now offering a podcast series supporting the GT community by providing a platform for insightful discussions, inspiring stories, and valuable resources. Podcasts include interviews, insights, parenting support, advocacy and action, and spotlights. Please see the TAGT Podcast web page for details on programming.
https://www.txgifted.org/podcast |
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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 Exploring Section 504
Monday, October 14, 2024 Session # 101161
9am-11am Virtual session # 103385
What is Section 504? Who does it protect? What does a plan include? What rights do parents or guardians have under Section 504? How does my child get a plan or what can I expect if they have one? We are so glad you asked. Join us to explore these very topics and provide answers to these very questions. Let's explore Section 504 together.
Bridging the Gap Between Disability and Instruction for Student Success
Thursday, October 17, 2024 Session # 101162
9am-11am Virtual session # 103389
Join us for an engaging workshop focused on bridging the gap between a student's disability and effective instruction. In this session, parents and families will gain valuable insights into specially designed instruction and its pivotal role in meeting the diverse needs of students with disabilities, while learning how to advocate for personalized learning experiences that maximize their child's growth and development.
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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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