LISD E-Newsletter

February 26, 2021

Admin Alley

Instructional Choice for the Final Grading Period

 

Dear Lackland Parents,

 

Approaching the final grading period (beginning 3/17), whether in-person or remote it has been a pleasure to provide the support you and your family.  While Lackland ISD remains committed to meeting student needs, we need your help and input as we approach the end of the school year.

To this point, the state has afforded school districts the flexibility to deliver instruction either in-person or virtually. To offer the most support possible, Lackland ISD went further allowing families to switch between the two formats as needed. Rest assured, some flexibility will stay in place for the remainder of the school year, but we are hoping that things begin to stabilize.

Please be aware, our students are entering the critical state assessment window. During any normal year, every Texas student would be required to take the STAAR test. But like all things these days, COVID has introduced some flexibility into these testing requirements. This is where the state testing requirements currently sit:

 

Grades 8 and below

Students who, for the final grading period, elect to be categorized as remote learners WILL NOT be required to test. STAAR testing will be optional for these students.

 

Students who, for the final grading period, elect to be categorized as in-person learners WILL be required to test. STAAR testing will be required for these students.

 

Grade 9 and above (including 8th grade students enrolled in Algebra 1)

At present, THE STATE HAS NOT waived the End-of-Course exam (EOC) graduation requirements. Any high school student currently enrolled in an EOC tested course will test this year as required by the Texas Educational Agency.

Please note, whether you elect to have your student(s) categorized as remote or in-person learners, they will always be welcomed on-campus on any school day with appropriate arrangements. While we encourage all our student(s) to test, your choice determines the flexibility you would like to afford your student(s) as we move closer to test administration. Allowing your student to test provides you and your schools valuable information to better meet their educational needs in the future.

 

We ask that you take a few moments to visit with your student before completing the following form: https://bit.ly/LISDChoice. Using this link, please share how each of your children would like to be categorized for the final grading period, beginning March 17. 

Your response will provide us the ability to plan and prepare to provide innovative experiences and STAAR testing opportunities. All students in STAAR tested grades are strongly encouraged and will have the opportunity to participate in their grade-level exams. We feel the data will prove valuable to our future curriculum planning efforts.  We would like to thank you for your continued support.

Around the District

Dear Parents/Guardians,

 

We hope that you and your family are safe and in good health. As we continue to experience dangerous numbers associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, we are providing some recommendations as we approach Spring Break which will occur March 8-12. Although it is highly encouraged that you do not travel, the CDC recommends that all travelers get tested with a viral test 3-5 days after travel AND stay home and self-quarantine for a full seven (7) days after travel. Even if you test negative, it is recommended that you stay home and quarantine for seven (7) days. And if anyone test positive, you should isolate yourself to protect others from getting infected. Observing these recommendations will hopefully help us control any spread of  COVID-19 among our students and staff. Your child (ren) will be allowed to participate in remote learning during the time they are quarantined  We wish you the very best during these difficult times. Thank you!

 

The following message comes from the CDC and the link provides more information.

 

COVID-19 Alert: Cases are Extremely High. Avoid Travel

Travel increases your chance of getting and spreading COVID-19. CDC recommends that you do not travel at this time. Delay travel and stay home to protect yourself and others from COVID-19.

 

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/travel-during-covid19.html

 

 

Respectfully,

Dr. Burnie L. Roper

Lackland ISD Shares Survey Results

 

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, Staff Professional Needs, Staff relationships, Staff-School Communication, and Student Needs. 

 

Based on the responses from 23 of our staff below is the feedback we received:

 

Staff Speak

 

Based on the responses from 58 of our teachers below is the feedback we received:

 

Teachers Speak

 

Again, we’d like to thank you for sharing your thoughts and written opinions with us.   Please know that we use this information to inform our actions moving forward.  If you have additional questions regarding the survey please email Guyton.d@lacklandisd.net.

https://forms.gle/KWhZoCQBouizTC6h7

 

https://www.smore.com/mcsz4

 

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

Military Child Education Coalition 

[p]  210.338.0604 | 210.357.5113

Stacey Happenings

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

Senior Class on their acceptance to colleges and universities.

 

We would like to honor Lorenzo Almario

Lorenzo has been accepted to St. Mary’s University in San Antonio

He has also been awarded the Gateway Scholarship with an annual amount of $20,000

totaling $80,000. 

 

Congratulations, Lorenzo!

The Stacey golf team competed in its first tournament of the season on Wednesday at the Pleasanton Golf Tournament hosted by the Pleasanton Country Club. For Andrew Martini, it was his first golf tournament with only 2 days of practice under his belt. Alyssa Hudson finished in 6th place in the girls division and Michael Hornsby finished in 3rd place in the boys division. Not a bad start to the season and we will only get better from here on out.

8th graders have been studying the Universe!  When we look up into the night sky, we see collections of gas, dust, and plasma forming what we call Stars.  Students have learned that stars can have different sizes, colors, and luminosity.  They also studied how these stars can form pictures in the night sky, constellations, which can be used to help tell time or be used for navigation.  8th grade students had the opportunity to discover their own constellations.  Honors students created a folktale about their constellation.  Here are a few stories created by our very own students. 

Who is the Elementary School Vice-Principal?

Meet Ms. Greeness

by: Cayla Bren, junior

Let me introduce to you, Ms. Amber Greeness. She is the Vice-Principal and Campus Behavior Coordinator at Lackland Elementary School, as well as one of the track coaches at Stacey Jr. / Sr. High School. Ms. Greeness attended SUNY (State University of New York) as an undergrad earning a Bachelors degree and went to Graduate school at FSU (Florida State University). Ms. Greeness has been involved in education for the last 18 years and has been at Lackland ISD for the last 16 years. I asked her what is her favorite thing about LISD is and she replied, that it was of course, the students! As the Vice-Principal, she is involved with many things and does “a little bit of everything”. However, a challenge that she encounters often is the turnover in both students and staff.

As a track coach for Stacey she says that she decided to coach track because she felt that it was  “a sport that takes a lot of hard work and determination. While competing as part of a team you are also competing individually. When competing all eyes are on you, you can’t hide in the performance of others”. There have been many students that have stood out and did extremely well at Stacey in track with Ms.Greeness’ guidance. An interesting fact about Ms.Greeness is that she has two  terrier mixes that she rescued from the animal shelter. JJ who is 6 and Saylor who is 13!

 

Thank you Ms. Greeness for giving the e-news readers an opportunity to get to know a little bit about you!

Lackland ISD Supports Career and Technology Education Appreciation Month

Career and Technical Education, or CTE, is education that directly prepares students for high-wage, high-demand careers. CTE covers many different fields.  Lackland ISD provides opportunities in the following programs of study:  Advanced Manufacturing and Machinery Mechanics, Cybersecurity, Design and Multimedia Arts, and Family and Community Services. Make sure to click the programs of study above to see course offerings.  CTE encompasses many different types of education, from classroom learning to certification programs to work-based learning opportunities outside the classroom.

Career and Technical Education Month®, or CTE Month®, is a public awareness campaign that takes place each February to celebrate the value of CTE and the achievements and accomplishments of CTE programs across the country.  To learn more about CTE, please watch a short video by clicking this link:

            Please also take note of our fabulous CTE Teachers at Stacey Jr./Sr. High School.

Ladybugs

Importance to Farming:

Most ladybugs dive in and consume plant-eating insects, such as aphids, and in doing so they help to protect crops. Ladybugs lay hundreds of eggs in the colonies of aphids and other plant-eating pests. When they hatch, the ladybug larvae immediately begin to feed.

 

Population:

Ladybugs are also called lady beetles or, in Europe, ladybird beetles. There are about 5,000 different species of these insects, and not all of them have the same appetites. A few ladybugs prey not on plant-eaters but on plants. The Mexican bean beetle and the squash beetle are destructive pests that prey upon the crops mentioned in their names.

 

Spots and Coloring:

Ladybugs appear as half-spheres, tiny, spotted, round or oval-shaped domes. They have short legs and antennae.

Elementary Happenings

Ms. Ingram’s class participated in “Chats with Change Makers” with Astronaut Joan Higginbotham! So Cool!!

4th grader Alora Brownfield

celebrating Black History Month with Biography Projects

Ms. Silvin's Pre/K students having a blast in Theatre Arts!

Sebastian and Tevin playing with "snow"

ECSE dental health month

 

We practice using a toothbrush.

We painted with toothpaste in celebration of dental health month.

The 4th grade team and other staff members got their first vaccination dose this Wednesday thanks to Lackland ISD!  Thanks Nurse Morales!

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

Thursday, March 4, 2021
9:00 a.m.--12:00 p.m.
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) for
Parents & Caregivers
This course is designed to provide parents with an
overview of some of the concepts and strategies taught
in the Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® training program.
Participants will learn about how behavior escalates
and how to respond appropriately during moments of
distress. This training will provide parents with insights
into behavior patterns of their children and an action
plan with immediate strategies. Please note that this
training will not include physical restraint strategies.
Session ID# 67381

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