LISD E-Newsletter April 19, 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 |
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Upcoming Events:
*Tuesday April 23 STAAR: Grades 3 - 5 Math, Grade 8 Science & Biology *Wednesday April 24
STAAR: Grade 8 Social Studies & U.S. History *Friday April 26 School Holiday |
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King Antonio and King El Rey Feo made their annual visit to Lackland Elementary School to kick off Fiesta!! The entire student body and staff donned their fiesta wear and crowns as they cheeered while the royalty and their entourages made their way onto the elementary gym stage! A speech from the military laison and the kings was followed by gifts for the top 5th grade students Stella Kale and William Estes as well as teacher Mrs. Stephanie Lawrence and principal Mrs. Terry Leija!
Wrist bands were given to all students! It was a wonderful and exciting event and the perfect start to Fiesta in San Antonio! |
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Imagine a day dedicated to the superheroes behind the scenes, the ones who keep the gears of our workplaces turning smoothly.
We’re talking about National Administrative Professionals Day! It’s like a big “thank you” party held every year. This special day falls on the Wednesday of the last full week of April, which in 2024 is April 24th.
National Administrative Professionals Day is like a high-five for the office heroes who keep everything running smoothly.
Mark your calendars! This special day happens on the Wednesday of the last full week in April. It’s a day packed with gratitude, where we cheer for those who tackle the tasks we often overlook.
Why do we celebrate? These professionals are the backbone of every office. They handle calls, manage schedules, and ensure everything is in its right place.
This day shines a light on their crucial role. It’s our way of saying, “We see you, and we appreciate you.” Their hard work keeps our work lives balanced and organized.
The tradition began back in 1952, aiming to recognize the silent warriors of the workspace. It has grown to include all administrative roles beyond just secretaries.
This day encourages us to acknowledge their immense contribution. Let’s make sure they feel valued and respected on April 24th. It’s a small gesture for their year-round dedication. |
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Parents and Guardians,
As we approach the end of the school year, we wanted to remind you that ALL medication for your student that is in the Nurses Office will need to be picked up by a parent on or before Thursday, May 23rd by 3:30 pm. We cannot keep any medication in the clinic over the summer. Any medication not picked up by Thursday, will be properly disposed of on Friday May 24th. Thank you! -School Nurses |
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Job Opportunities!
Lackland Independent School District is looking for…
*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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Volunteer and Parent Engagement Opportunities Scan our QR code to Participate!
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.
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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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| Stacey female athletes appear in commercial!
Some of our female student athletes helped film a women in sports themed commercial for the Air Force. The main purpose is to help with recruiting. The commercial is going to air on TNT and ESPN during the NBA playoffs. |
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On Friday, April 12, Taelor Nelloms, a senior at Lackland, put together an art gallery that was held in the foyer of the auditorium. The show featured eighteen pieces, ranging from 1st grade artists to a 12th grade artist. Twelve of the artists that were featured brought their friends and family to admire the art and enjoy some refreshments.
A big thank you to all the art gallery attendants. Thank you as well to Mr. Richard for allowing us to use the foyer before the theater production. Lastly, thank you to all the art teachers, Mr. Garcia (elementary school), Mr. Martinez (junior high and high school), and Ms. Stege (high school), for your help selecting the pieces! |
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Students Visit the Pearl By: Adrian Hughes, junior
On Saturday April 13th, Ms. Polis took her AP Environmental Science class on a field trip to the Pearl Brewery and Hotel Emma to learn about the sustainable practices they use. Ms. Polis and her class walked around the farmers market by The Pearl and went into stores such as Ten Thousand Villages, a
store that participates in fair market trade to give back to the artisans in other countries.
The Pearl was a former brewery in downtown San Antonio. It was bought by Hotel Emma in 2002, and it still stands as a pillar of sustainability. The Hotel Emma was able to extract pieces of metal from the brewery and use them as décor throughout the hotel. This prevented the metal from ending up in landfills and dumps where they would sit for decades. Buildings and shops surrounding the Pearl and Hotel Emma have also pledged to follow sustainable practices.
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The Stacey Drama club production of Frankenstein was spell binding and outstanding! Congratulations to all who made this production possible!
Victor Frankenstein - Natalie O’Mary The Creature - Noah Morales
Captain Walton - Mason Gamble Mother - Victoria Van Vickle
Professor - Harper Higley Elizabeth - Taylor Thoburn
Justine/ The Mate - Makaylah Hockenbarger Ensemble Kallie Hassenplug Paisley Hone Harper Anderson Leo Romero Director - Michael Richard
Stage Manager - Samantha Hitchcock Lights - Gavin Pickelsimer Sound - Janessa Smith Publicity design - Stephanie Higley Props Alanis Garcia
Hospitality Alanis Garcia Val Fields
Raelyn Jacobsen |
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Stacey Flashback: Raul Rosales
By: Gabby DeLambo, junior |
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Raul graduated from Stacey in 2018. He went on to graduate from Stetson University in Florida and currently works as an 8th grade English Language Arts teacher in Deltona, Florida. When did you go to Stacey? I attended Stacey from 2014 to 2018. What are some of your favorite memories from Stacey?
One of my favorite moments was during my junior year when our class had to set up for Senior prom. Getting to work with my friends and peers to build the decorations, all the while listening to music and cracking jokes, was super fun and a great bonding activity. Were you in any clubs or activities? I was in Student Council and S2S.
Where did you go to college and what was your major? I graduated from Stetson University, and majored in History with minors in education, and Africana Studies.
How do you think going to a smaller school affected you? I think going to a smaller school made it much easier to make friends. Additionally, the clubs were very collaborative and close knit. What places have you lived and where do you live now?
Post-Graduation, I went to Stetson University in Florida and lived on campus until my senior year. I currently live in Sanford, Florida, with plans to move to Berkeley California later this year.
Where do you work? I currently teach 8th grade English Language Arts at Galaxy Middle School in Deltona.
What are your hobbies?
Some of my hobbies include video games, taking care of my two miniature schnauzers Margo and Roya, reading comic books, and listening to video game soundtracks.
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go? If I could go anywhere in the world, I’d visit Lithuania. It is where my girlfriend, Laura, is from and I absolutely adore Lithuanian food. What advice would you give to the Class of 2024?
I would recommend them to step out of their comfort zone. You’re never sure when you’re going to discover your new favorite hobby, favorite sport, or even favorite person.
Anything else you’d like to add? I would like to give a shout out to my sister who attends Stacey, Arianna Rosales. She is also planning on attending Stetson University and I am so proud of her! THANK You Raul! |
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We Found your Stuff! The Stacey Lost and Found box in the cafeteria is overflowing with jackets, hoodies, sweaters, shoes(?) and coats. If you are missing something, it might be here! |
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Livestream
For those that can't make Stacey athletic events in person, all volleyball and basketball games are available on Youtube at the link below. The livestream may be delayed 30-60 seconds and are recorded for later viewing as well. We encourage you to come out and support our Lady Eagles this season as they continue to demonstrate excellence both on the court and in the classroom. Go Eagles!
https://www.youtube.com/@staceyathletics8536/streams |
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Lackland Elementary held it's annual Fiesta parade this morning. All grade levels participated as proud parents lined the breezeways cheering their kids on. Many students had on their fiesta wear and made awesome shoebox floats. It was quite the spectacle! Congratulations to all who helped putting this event together! |
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Camo The Chameleon visited classrooms at Lackland Elementatry celebrating month of the military child! |
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A very special shout out to our LISD PTSO!!! They invited our parents out on Sunday to chalk up our sidewalks to celebrate the Month of the Military child’s Purple Up Day which was Monday April 15th. Thanks PTSO!!! |
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2nd grade built a real-life pond in Science this past month. They learned about pond animals, their habitat, basic needs, pond food chains and even wrote a research paper. Students went around campus finding natural resources to build their man-made habitat and housed it in one of the 2nd grade classrooms. Students then studied 3 turtles, a frog, and multiple fish from Region 20 as part of their Life Science Unit.
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2023 / 2024 Lackland Elementary Yearbook
Online Ordering available now! Sneak peek! |
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This school year's cover design! |
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GT Awareness Week - April1-5 |
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G/T Awareness Week happens the first full week of April every year and was created to increase awareness and encourage support of gifted education in Texas. Through online community discussions and social media posts, parents, educators, and advocates come together to celebrate giftedness. All throughout the week, TAGT will push out information and create conversations to dispel myths and provide a deeper understanding of the purpose of gifted education. Please visit their website for resources to celebrate this special week!
TAGT Website
Davidson Institute
Since its inception in 1999, the programs and services offered through the Davidson Institute have directly benefited over 10,000 highly, profoundly, and exceptionally gifted youth in America. The resources and information they strive to share with the gifted community has reached an even wider audience of parents, educators, and others interested in gaining a clearer understanding of the unique characteristics and needs of gifted children and teens. Please visit Davidson Institute's robust website by clicking the link below.
Davidson Institute IconoftheMonth-Ethics📘📙📗 |
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The Ethics icon draws students to the good and the bad within a topic. It should spark opportunities for debate and chances to think from other points of view. What are the predicaments, dilemmas, and ambiguous issues within the topic? Add an ethics question to any topic for instant depth!
Sentence Starters for Ethics:
Discuss the merits of ________ vs. ________. What different or conflicting opinions have been expressed about ______? What elements can be identified in _______ that reflect bias, prejudice, and/or discrimination? |
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PTSO's Skate Night was a huge success with so many families attending! Skating, music, games, and giveaways ruled the night.
Thank you to everyone who came and made this a wonderful event! We also want to give a huge thank you to our sponsors for donating over $1000 in gifts and money to support our event! Please check out our next meeting on May 13th at 3:30. We will be voting in our new board and serving popsicles! If you are interested in a board meeting please fill out the form below. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1yPpa6Wt2yeqV1djZMg3VhIBVkhTFUw1vFvhtl8tpOyY/edit?usp=sharing_eil_se_dm&ts=661575e6 |
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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Ways to Support the Social/Emotional
Needs of Your Child
In order to effectively support the needs of gifted
students, educators need to attend to the affect of
gifted and talented students, and focus specifically
on their social and emotional needs. What does that
mean to you as a Guardian/Parent for your child? In
this session we will examine characteristics of gifted
students that tend to influence social and emotional
needs. Outcomes of the session will be opportunities
to explore activities that you can do with your child to
help them better understand themselves and be the
best version of themselves they can be.
Session # 94788
************* Thursday, April 25, 2024
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Raising Highly Capable KidsTM Series
Raising Highly Capable KidsTM wants to help you give
your child that fighting chance to combat the negative
influences that inundate them on a daily basis. This
bilingual, evidence-based program helps parents raise
healthy, caring and responsible children. With some
helpful information, encouragement from others and
your commitment, raising highly capable kids really is
possible.
Session # 93565 |
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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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