LISD E-Newsletter March 28, 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:
*Wednesday April 3 LISD Town Hall 5:30 LISD Auditorium *Thursday April 4
HS Track - District 30AA Track Meet @ LaPryor *April 5 - 6
Uvalde Pre-District Tennis Tournament |
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Lackland ISD Superintendent Dr. Burnie Roper Elected to NAFIS Board of Directors Washington, DC – March 20, 2024 – The National Association of Federally Impacted Schools (NAFIS) is pleased to announce that Dr. Burnie Roper, Superintendent of Lackland Independent School District (Texas), has been elected to the NAFIS Board of Directors. The election took place at the 2024 NAFIS Spring Conference in Washington, DC.
As a member of the NAFIS Board, Dr. Roper assumes a key leadership role in championing the interests of school districts benefiting from Impact Aid nationwide. He will also help guide NAFIS public policy work and oversee association plans.
Impact Aid reimburses school districts for the loss of revenue caused by the presence of nontaxable Federal property, including military installations; Indian Trust, Treaty and Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act lands; Federal low-income housing facilities; and national laboratories and other Federal buildings and property. It helps ensure students who attend schools on or near Federal property have access to a quality education.
Dr. Roper has been involved with Impact Aid for 20 years, since joining Lackland ISD in 2004. He was named the district’s superintendent in 2009 after serving five years as high school principal. The school district boundaries are coterminous with Lackland Air Force Base, and its students live on or are otherwise connected to the installation.
“For Lackland ISD, Impact Aid is a critical source of income, as it comprises almost 50% of the district’s annual budget,” said Dr. Roper. “Because I believe in the mission of the NAFIS organization and the importance of Impact Aid to all recipients, I am excited to be a part of the NAFIS Board of Directors to continue advocacy efforts and support all NAFIS subgroups in achieving the goals of the organization.”
Roper has served as president of the Texas Association of Federally Impacted Schools (TAFIS) since 2014. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Military Impacted Schools Associations (MISA, a NAFIS subgroup).
“The NAFIS Board plays a critical role in ensuring federally impacted school districts have the resources they need to provide a high-quality education,” said NAFIS Executive Director Nicole Russell. “Burnie’s unique perspective as an administrator in a heavily impacted school district will provide crucial insight into the challenges faced by these districts and the importance of Impact Aid in meeting students’ needs. I look forward to working with him to ensure continued NAFIS success.”
In addition to experience in education, Roper brings a military perspective to the NAFIS Board. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army in 1989 and retired from the U.S. Army Reserves after 35 years of service on January 1, 2020, at the rank of Colonel.
His term on the NAFIS Board will last for two years. \ ###
The National Association of Federally Impacted Schools (NAFIS) represents approximately 1,100 federally impacted public school districts that together educate nearly eight million students across the nation. Federally impacted school districts are those located on or near nontaxable Federal property, including military installations; Indian Trust, Treaty and Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act lands; Federal low income housing facilities; and national parks, national laboratories and other Federal buildings and property. These school districts, which are demographically and geographically diverse, receive Impact Aid, a Federal education program that reimburses school districts for the lost local revenue and additional costs associated with the presence of Federal property. Learn more at www.nafisdc.org.
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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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| Around Stacey Jr. / Sr High |
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Stacey Flashback: Brianna Guerin
by: Kaylea Frair, 9th grade |
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When did you go to Stacey? I went to Stacey from 2013-2017. What are some of your favorite memories of going to school here? Some of my favorite memories of going to school there was StuCo and going to the state conventions and all the friends I met along the way that I still keep in contact with. Where did you go to college? I went to UTSA for my undergraduate degree and am currently at UT Health Science Center San Antonio for my graduate degree. What was your major?
My undergraduate degree is in Anthropology with an Evolution Concentration and minors in Biology and Chemistry. My graduate degree is a Masters in Respiratory Care. Where do you currently live?
I currently live in San Antonio. Where do you work/what's your occupation?
I work for the local government that is involved in supporting persons with intellectual disabilities and training our employees who go out into the field. If you could travel around the world, where would you go?
I would love to go to Sicily, and plan to go on my honeymoon! Where have you all lived?
Just different parts of Texas, haha nothing fancy, but I do travel all around the country! What's some advice to give to current seniors at Stacey?
To current seniors, don’t be afraid to not have it all figured out. Part of the best memories I have is making mistakes along the way and the people I’ve met that have helped me get to where I am meant to be. It is hard sometimes to wonder what life is about or if you’re making the right decisions, but the uncertainty is part of the fun!
Thank you Brianna! |
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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 students had an opportunity to participate in Career Day on Tuesday, March 26th. This experience allowed students to receive a “glimpse” about future career possibilities and opportunities. Pk-2nd participated in Career on Wheels and 3rd-5th had guest speakers who talked about a “day in the life” of their career. We are thankful for everyone, from career day speakers to staff, who made this event a success for our students.
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Kindergartners are buggy about spring! |
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Mrs. Silvin’s class are planting flowers and grass for their front yards. |
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Florence is using her ingenuity to create a new cell phone case for Mrs. Silvin’s iPhone. |
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Multi-Cultural Club
Korean culture was our topic this week! |
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March Students of the Month! |
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| 1ST Grade:
Abigail is a student that cooperates in everything she does! I NEVER have to ask her to come to the carpet, get out her books for a lesson, line up quietly, or be ready for anything that is going to be taking place here at school. She is willing to help her peers, work independently when she can, and ask for help when needed. Abigail is a student that shows cooperation through and through, she works so well with all her peers. This is why I nominate Abigail Alcedo for the character trait of Cooperation!
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5th Grade:
Violet is a student who epitomizes cooperation. She continuously makes herself available to assist others with classroom tasks, including the teacher. She demonstrates excellent leadership skills always stepping up when needed, often times without being asked. She is admired and highly respected by her classmates and encourages others to do their best as well as being an excellent example for her peers. Her willingness to help others is only surpassed by her strong initiative both academically and personally. She meets each day with a welcoming smile and great team spirit.
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March Golden Eagle award winner Michelle Arteaga Congratulations! |
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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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| Icon of the Month-Unanswered Questions
The Unanswered Questions icon prompts students to find out what questions are still being asked and/or researched by experts on the topic. Exploring unanswered questions ignites curiosity and encourages students to delve deeper into a subject. By acknowledging what we don't yet know, children are inspired to seek answers, fostering a lifelong love for learning, promoting a growth mindset, and empowering children to become active seekers of knowledge.
Sentence Starters for Unanswered Questions: What ideas remain unclear or incomplete about ____? What additional information is necessary for us to be able to make a conclusion regarding ____? |
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8 Ways to Help Your Students Build Resiliency One thing we shouldn’t do is shield kids from everyday frustrations. by Samantha Cleaver
We’ve all been there: After passing back the math quiz, a frustrated sigh and “I’ll never be able to do this!” comes from the corner of the room. And we’ve all met the student who’s so afraid of failure that he refuses to try anything new, whether that’s reading a more challenging book or doing a long-division problem that looks more difficult than the one he did yesterday. Then there are the kids who are rarely discouraged. They understand that even if today was tough, tomorrow is a new day.
The difference between the kids who bounce back easily and those who can’t seem to recover from the frustration is resiliency.
Resiliency comes from kids’ beliefs and attitudes about themselves and what happens to them. Fortunately, these internal factors—humor, inner direction, optimism, and flexibility—are traits that we can build or strengthen.
One thing we shouldn’t do is shield kids from everyday frustrations. They need to experience everyday failures and challenges. It’s the kids who never feel frustrated (or who experience excessive stress) who are vulnerable later. Click Here for the full article! |
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Click the flyers to expand! |
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Thursday, April 4, 2024 VIRTUAL
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Safety and Sexuality for Students With
Intellectual Disabilities
During this session, parents will learn how to inform
their children about sex, safety and sexuality. Children
with Intellectual Disabilities need specific instructions
on topics such as hygiene, dating and sex. This
training will help navigate this difficult topic and allow
parents and teachers to work together to provide the
most appropriate information to children.
Session # 94782 |
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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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