LISD E-Newsletter
April 4, 2025 |
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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: *Tuesday April 8 Book Fair Family Shopping
3:30 - 5:30 *Wedenesday April 9
STAAR Administration | RLA: Grades 6-8; EOC: English 1 & 2 / Book Fair Family Shopping
3:30 - 5:30 *Thursday April 10
HS Area Track Meet - Mason *Friday April 11
HS Tennis Tournament - Brackettville / AVID Family Night - Lyon Center 4:30 |
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On April 4th each year, National School Librarian Day recognizes the professionals who keep the school library in working order. School librarians spend long hours keeping the library organized. They are also dedicated to helping our children find the resources they need to keep learning. School librarians are the people who create an environment where students can learn every day of the year. Their work is an impressive accomplishment.
The school librarians provide guidance and expose our youth not only to texts, print media, and literature but to digital resources and technology, too. These resources also connect them to libraries around the world. A school librarian's ability to manage scores of media and a school full of students with numerous projects and schedules astounds us. Remember the school librarian on this day. Take a little gift or a card and tell them “Thank You!" |
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Paraprofessional Appreciation Day is a special day dedicated to those who work in a classroom under a teacher’s direction. A paraprofessional is someone who works under a professional’s guidance to help them in their job. In the school sector, paraprofessional educators are also known as teacher’s aides, paraeducators, para-pros, and classroom assistants. These fantastic people deliver targeted support to students who may need extra help and work to maintain the classroom, keeping it running smoothly. Paraprofessionals are the unsung heroes of the education system - without their strong foundation, teachers frequently report feeling overwhelmed and overworked. Paraprofessionals help shoulder the workload and allow teachers to focus on what they do best - teach! Paraprofessional Appreciation Day seeks to bring these professionals to the forefront and show them a little extra love for all the incredible work they do, day in and day out.
Paraprofessional Appreciation Day always takes place on the first Wednesday of April each year. In 2025, Paraprofessional Appreciation Day falls on Wednesday, April 2, giving you plenty of time to plan!
In the 1960s, paraprofessionals were hired to work in schools thanks to an anti-poverty program implemented by President Lyndon B. Johnson. However, paraprofessionals were typically seen as “lesser than,” due to the low salary attributed to the role. It wasn’t until the 1970s that the impact of paraprofessionals began to take shape, as the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) campaigned for better salaries and benefits for these professionals. Through the 1970s, the role of paraprofessional transformed from a low-wage job to a sought-after profession. It is believed that the idea of honoring paraprofessionals came a little later when the governor of Missouri decided to celebrate the work of paraprofessionals in the education sector. Since then, Paraprofessional Appreciation Day has spread across the country, with many school districts taking the first Wednesday in April as a chance to say “thanks.”
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School Health Advisory Council Agenda Wednesday, April 9, 2025
11:50 a.m. (Via Zoom) Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/93336409748?pwd=V7Zch03m7pZAaSUTajDeMWR3r8m5yT.1
Meeting ID: 933 3640 9748 Passcode: 775651
or email hyde.t@lacklandisd.net for a link to join the meeting.
I. Opening Remarks and Attendance II. Review and Approve Minutes from February 5, 2025, meeting.
III. Updates *Wellness Evaluation
*Texas Education Agency School Health Advisory Committee Report *Board Presentation Preparation – Board Meeting May 20, 2025
*Recruitment for 2025-26 IV. Close of Meeting |
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Lackland ISD Proposes to Adopt New Instructional Materials
The current Texas State Board of Education’s Instructional Materials Review and Approval process includes the adoption of high-quality instructional materials for English Language Arts and Reading (ELAR) and Math courses. A committee of teachers and administrators from both the elementary and secondary campuses have reviewed state approved materials and narrowed their choices to those they seek to recommend for board approval. Lackland Elementary is seeking to recommend Savvas for K-5 ELAR and Stacey Jr./Sr. High is proposing STEMScopes for 6-8 math and Algebra I. Prior to making this recommendation to the Lackland ISD Board of Trustees, the committee is providing an opportunity for parents of children currently enrolled in the district to preview materials and share their feedback. The parent review process is supported by the links provided below and will be open through Friday, April 11, 2025. Parents are encouraged to share their feedback, questions, and concerns with the district using the following link. You may also contact, Dr. Tonya Hyde at hyde.t@lacklandisd.net for prompt attention to your inquiries.
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| Preview Steps and Associated Links *Savvas Learning – Texas myView Literacy
*Digital Preview: com
*Username: TXmyViewIMRA *Password: Savvas#1
*Choose the level you wish to review from MY PROGRAMS. *To see the complete list of programs, click VIEW ALL PROGRAMS
*Navigate through Table of Contents, Browse by Category, or Search |
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STEMScopes Math 6-8 and Algebra I |
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To access our platform to act as the Parent Portal, please follow the directions below:
*Navigate to https://stem.acceleratelearning.com/login/review/txmath
*Make sure to input your district: Lackland Independent School District (Adoption Account) *Username: Lackland
*Password: STEMscopes_2025!
Helpful Hints: Navigate to Scopes and Select the Grade Level and Curriculum Area and you should be able to browse the instructional modules |
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The committee plans to make recommendations to the Lackland ISD Board of Trustees during the April 22, 2025, Board Meeting. |
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The cafeteria crew celebrates Autism and Military kids Month. |
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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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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…
*Middle and High School para educators *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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Parent Square Notifications
Under General Announcements, you can select how often you want to receive notifications for posts. Select Off, Instant or Digest notifications. Off:no notifications about posts will be sent to you. Emergency Alerts and Notices will still be sent. School Alerts will still be sent if turned on.
Instant:you'll receive an email and/or text and/or an app notification every time a notice or message is sent.
Digest:you'll receive an email and/or text and/or an app notification once a day in the evening with all posts from that day.
The default setting is typically Digest, so that you receive all notices and post messages in one convenient notification once a day. All emergency notifications still come through instantly, and a school can override settings as needed for an urgent message. |
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Announcement for Current PK Parents
Dear Parents and Guardians of Rising Kindergarten
In order to comply with Texas Minimum State Vaccine Requirements, all students entering Kindergarten are required to have the following immunizations (4-year-old boosters):
DTap Polio MMR
Varicella
Often, a child has received their immunizations, but we do not have a copy of their most updated immunization record here in the clinic. There are several students still needing these immunizations.
If your child has an updated immunization record, you may submit it directly to the e-mails listed below or drop it off at the front office.
If your child will be attending Lackland ISD during the 2025–2026 school year, you may have them vaccinated at your earliest convenience now, and bring or send proof before the end of this school year so we can update our records.
Students without proper documentation or a valid exemption form will not be allowed in class on the first day of school August 11, 2025, until we receive proof of the required immunizations.
If you have any questions, please call us at (210) 357-5040. Thank you for your support, Mrs. Erika Adams, RN
Email: adams.e@lacklandisd.net
Mrs. Hannah Nagel, RN Email: nagel.h@lacklandisd.net Announcement for Current 6th Grade Parents
Dear Parents and Guardians of Rising 7th Grader
In order to comply with Texas Minimum State Vaccine Requirements, all students entering 7th Grade are required to have the following immunizations:
One dose of Tetanus, Diptheria and acellular pertussis (Tdap) if at least 5 years have passed since the last dose of tetanus-containing vaccine.
One dose of Quadrivalent Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine (MCV4 or MenACWY) on or after 10th birthday
Often, a child has received their immunizations, but we do not have a copy of their most updated immunization record here in the clinic. There are several students still needing these immunizations. If your child has an updated immunization record, you may submit it directly to the e-mails listed below or drop it off at the front office.
If your child will be attending Lackland ISD during the 2025–2026 school year, you may have them vaccinated at your earliest convenience now, and bring or send proof before the end of this school year so we can update our records. Students without proper documentation or a valid exemption form will not be allowed in class on the first day of school August 11, 2025, until we receive proof of the required immunizations. If you have any questions, please call us at (210) 357-5040.
Thank you for your support, Mrs. Erika Adams, RN Email: adams.e@lacklandisd.net
Mrs. Hannah Nagel, RN
Email: nagel.h@lacklandisd.net
*Please plan early to meet these requirements. Some clinics will require a prescription from your medical provider. |
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The girls varsity high school golf team competed in the district 30-AA tournament on Monday March 31st and finished in 2nd place. The girls qualified for the UIL regional golf tournament and will play on April 16 & 17. |
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On Thursday April 3rd, the Stacey Track & Field team traveled to Falls City to compete in the District 30AA Track & Field Championships. We had 29 students competing across various events. The Varsity Boys’ team finished as District Runner-up. We had nine students advance to the District 29-30AA Area meet, which will be in Harper on April 10th. |
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3200M Varsity Boys Zach Born-10:26.17 2nd* Jarred Dunn-11:15.96 4th* Roel Garcia-12:09.56 5th Junior Varsity Girls Addison White-15:05.60 1st Junior Varsity Boys Eduardo Barajas-12:32.97 1st Alex Sapp-12:39.11 2nd Caden Kelstrom 14:16.88 3rd 4x100M Relay Varsity Girls
Cambria Hulburt, Cadence Bramlett, Johna Simpson, & Cassidy Kimbrough-54.08 5th Varsity Boys Brandon Shaw, Bryan Shaw, Jordan Ridgill-Villanueva-44.81 1st* 800M Varsity Boys Jarred Dunn-2:18.69 3rd* Junior Varsity Boys Larazo Barajas-2:22.70 1st Carson Wempe-2:24.69 2nd Alex Sapp-2:36.50 4th 100M Varsity Girls Cadence Bramlett-14.56 9th Varsity Boys Bryan Shaw-11.51 3rd* Levi Estes-12.18 7th Junior Varsity Girls Makaylah Hockenbarger-15.17 5th Junior Varsity Boys Daryl Wiggins-12.32 1st Jayden Boko-13.13 10th 4x200M Relay Varsity Girls
Cambria Hulburt, Cadence Bramlett, Johna Simpson, & Cassidy Kimbrough-1:58.27 5th Varsity Boys
Brandon Shaw, Bryan Shaw, Jordan Ridgill-Villanueva, & Jewel Hicks -1:33.22 1st* (School Record) 400M
Varsity Girls Adrian Hughes-1:04.80 2nd* Cambria Hulburt-1:14.89 6th Varsity Boys Jewell Hicks-50.33 2nd* Junior Varsity Boys Lazaro Barajas-59.32 2nd Mikhail Avilez-1:00.04 3rd Jayden Boko-1:04.29 11th |
| 300M Hurdles Varsity Boys Levi Estes-44.95 2nd* 200M Varsity Girls Johna Simpson-30.26 9th Cassidy Kimbrough-30.30 10th Adrian Hughes-31.56 13th Varsity Boys Brandon Shaw-23.50 1st* Junior Varsity Girls Makaylah Hockenbarger 31.64 3rd Junior Varsity Boys Mikhail Avilez-26.82 3rd Daryl Wiggins-26.88 4th 1600M Varsity Boys Zach Born-4:43.07 1st* Roel Garcia-5:24.69 4th* Jarred Dunn-5:46.61 6th Junior Varsity Girls Addison White-6:46.61 1st Junior Varsity Boys Eduardo Barajas-5:29.84 1st Carson Wempe-5:38.33 2nd Caden Kelstrom-6:27.23 3rd Shot Put Varsity Girls Briana Leu Varsity Boys Alex Richardson-37’ 10” 6th Christian Orencia Junior Varsity Boys Jack Delambo Samuel Strong
Discus Varsity Girls Briana Leu-82’ 1” 5th
Varsity Boys Gavin Garza Christian Orencia Junior Varsity Boys
Jack Delambo Samuel Strong Long Jump
Varsity Girls Cadence Bramlett Varsity Boys
Jarred Dunn Junior Varsity Girls Makaylah Nockenbarger-13’ 1” 1st *-Denotes advancing to the Area Meet |
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Congratulations to everyone on a great season!! |
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Welcome Back! Nadia Hernandez By: Desiree Hernandez, junior |
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Meet Nadia Hernandez. She is a senior at Stacey who has recently moved back to Lackland and San Antonio after some time. Nadia is a well-rounded student who has traveled around the world and has had amazing experiences. She is currently in the JROTC program and balances her time to do the things she enjoys. With her future plans she is ready to take on wherever life takes her.
Where are you from?
I was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas.
2. What is a hobby you enjoy doing?
I enjoy playing soccer, working out, hanging with family, and watching anime.
3. Where have you lived previously?
I have lived in New York and Okinawa Japan
4. How long were you at Lackland before you moved?
I was at Lackland ISD for 5 ½ years before I moved in 2017 from the Lackland district. Lifewise, I was born in Lackland and had stayed at here for 10 years until I moved.
5. How did you feel after you found out you were coming back to Lackland?
I was very excited and also intrigued that I would be coming back to Lackland after I had been gone for so long. I was also interested to see who was still here that I had gone to elementary school with.
6. Looking back, do you believe moving away and returning has benefited you in any way?
I am glad that I was able to come back to a school that I know rather than having to start anew somewhere else, but also moving away from my other high school that I had only ever been in since Freshman year, is very out of sorts for me. Most of the measures I went through at my old school partially did not benefit me here due to this school being way different than how things were run at my old school.
7. What’s one thing that stayed exactly the same as when you left?
Honestly, I feel everything has changed in my perspective since I left. Everyone I knew is different (all in positive aspects) and just resuming in the high school environment even in an area I know so well is different than the elementary setting, such drastic changes.
8. What are your plans after you graduate from Stacey?
I plan to study sociology in college and get my Bachelor’s degree to hopefully become a social worker or do something in a related field in the future!
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Fourth grade outdoor plants scavenger hunt during Science. |
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Collaboration, Science Ecosystem Scavenger Hunt, Musical Chairs ELAR review in 5th grade! |
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This week our 3rd grade class was introduced to string instruments. |
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Mrs. McCray 3rd grade class with brown "E's" for April fools. |
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Yearbook cover preview below |
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We hope that you had a relaxing and enjoyable spring break. As we move into April, we're getting closer to summer break and exciting vacations. However, before we reach that point, April brings several important events for our GT students.
Seventh and eighth grade GT students will be attending the annual Gifted Student Conference at Region 20. Additionally, we are excited to host our second "Cup of Coffee" on April 10th, where we invite GT parents and their students to join us in creating an AI vision board to plan personal goals and dreams. Finally, the LES Robotics Club will be hosting their first intermural competition on April 30th.
There’s so much to look forward to in April— we hope you’ll join us!
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| Multiple Perspectives
One key way we aim to foster critical thinking in our students is by encouraging them to consider multiple perspectives.
Multiple Perspectives asks students to consider how another person would think about a topic. By encouraging children to view issues or topics from different angles, we help them develop a well-rounded understanding of the world around them.
Sentence Starters for Multiple Perspectives:
How might a professional in the field view ____ differently from the average person?
What opposing opinions have been voiced about ____? |
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MCEC
Webinars for Military-Connected Kids |
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Click the image for more information!
Webinars are presented live on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Noon EST. Participants must register in advance for the live webinar presentation or to watch the following webinars on-demand. |
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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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2024-2025 Parent and Family Engagement Sessions Guiding Light: De-escalation and Co-regulation Strategies for Parents Tuesday, April 8, 2025 Session # 101207 9am-11am Virtual session # 103454
This session is designed to equip parents, caregivers, and educators with effective tools and compassionate approaches to help children navigate through challenging moments. Attendees will learn about the fundamentals of de-escalation, the importance of co-regulation in building emotional resilience, and practical strategies that can be implemented in real-time to restore calm and understanding. By focusing on communication, empathy, and connection, this session aims to strengthen the bond between parents and children, ensuring that families are prepared to face crises together with confidence and love.
What is Social Emotional Learning (SEL): Why It Matters Thursday, April 10, 2025 Session # 101208
9am-11am Virtual session # 103455
This engaging workshop is tailored to parents and caregivers seeking to understand the pivotal role of social-emotional learning (SEL) in their children's lives. Delve into the core principles of SEL through insightful discussions and relatable examples, discovering its profound impact on your child's emotional intelligence and overall well-being. Learn practical strategies and activities to integrate SEL seamlessly into your home environment, empowering you to nurture resilience and empathy in your child's developmental journey. Engage in station activities designed to deepen understanding and leave you equipped with personalized 'make and take' resources to implement SEL practices effortlessly in your daily interactions with your child. Join us and unlock the keys to nurturing your child's emotional intelligence and resilience, laying a foundation for their lifelong success and well-being.
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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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