LISD E-Newsletter

October 16, 2020 

Admin Alley

Lackland ISD Recognizes National Boss Day

Lackland ISD’s staff and students stand in awe of the outstanding leadership that we experience daily from our Superintendent, Dr. Burnie L. Roper.  Ronald Reagan said, “The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things.  He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things.”   Dr. Roper has been that leader for us.  He encourages and empowers each member of the learning organization to take up the charge to face any challenge.  Undoubtedly, we have faced many challenges in the wake of COVID-19 and social injustice.  However, Dr. Roper continues to demonstrate the action of both servant and leader to help us navigate uncharted territory with continued excellence.   Once a year is not sufficient to express our gratitude, we truly appreciate you every day.  Thank you, Sir, for all you do. 

Happy Boss’s Day!

Lackland ISD Recognizes National Principals Month

National Principals Month is recognized annually in October.  It is a widely recognized celebration marked with national and state resolutions to highlight an appreciation for the hard work and dedication involved in the principalship.  As emphasized by the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), “Principals set the academic tone for their schools, and it is their vision, dedication, and determination that provide the mobilizing force for achieving student success.”

This quote holds true for the elementary school principal, Mrs. Leija, and secondary principal, Mr. Shelby.  Each is committed to exceeding expectations in the social, emotional, and academic support that are provided to our students.  Mrs. Leija has served as principal of Lackland Elementary School for 11 years and Mr. Shelby has served as principal for 4 years at Stacey Jr./Sr. High School. 

We truly appreciate what each principal contributes to Lackland ISD toward the outstanding opportunities that are afforded to our students and staff.  You are continuing to meet the challenges presented by COVID-19 and recognizing the importance of cultural relevance in your daily actions.  National Principals Month and the staff and leadership of Lackland ISD honor you and your efforts.

Let us recognize Yolanda Jackson and Amber Upton for Education Human Resources Day!

Around the District

Library Squad

Every year, schools nationwide celebrate National School Lunch Week (NSLW) during the month of October.  This year, October 12-16, 2020 was designated as National School Lunch Week (NSLW).  National School Lunch Week recognizes the important role child nutrition professionals have in the education of our students.  Supporting NSLW engages students in learning about proper nutrition and healthy lifestyles.

Despite the pandemic that closed our schools, our LISD Child Nutrition Team continued to provide breakfast and lunch meals throughout the 2019-2020 school closure and summer break.  Despite the many new challenges COVID-19 created, our Child Nutrition Team did not miss a beat. The team celebrated National School Lunch Week by decorating our cafeterias, preparing special displays, and passing out buttons and stickers that promote healthy eating.  Please join us in giving out a big THANK YOU to our wonderful and hard-working Child Nutrition Team.

NATIONAL SCHOOL BUS SAFETY WEEK

OCTOBER 19 – 23, 2020

"Red Lights Mean STOP!"

Held during the third full week of October each year, National School Bus Safety Week is an active and evolving public education program and an excellent way for parents, students, teachers, motorists, school bus operators, school administrators, and other interested parties - to join forces and address the importance of school bus safety. Designed to promote school bus safety, school districts throughout the country will observe School Bus Safety Week from October 19 -23, 2020.

Weekly newsletter:

 

See how you can register to attend a free online event on

October 21, 2020, titled

Dual Working Families –

How to Education Your Children When Both Parents Work?

 

https://www.smore.com/3mv4q

 

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

Military Child Education Coalition 

[p]  210.338.0604 | 210.357.5113

 

Stacey Happenings

On Tuesday October 13, 2020 Stacey celebrated senior night for the two senior volleyball players on the team. Hailey Barentine has been a varsity player for the past two years and Ariana Flores has been on the varsity team the past three years. Ariana was selected as honorable mention her sophomore year and last year as a junior was chosen as a 1st team all district player. Hailey has been libero and defensive specialist while Ariana has been a setter for the Lady Eagles. We wish them both nothing but the best after high school and want to say a big THANK YOU from Stacey!!

Volleyball Images 

Halloween Costumes for Preemies

 

Written by:  Hannah McFerrin

 

Covid has created a surplus of challenges in creative and traditionally hands-on classes. Ms. Duron’s Family and Community Service Class has been able to overcome obstacles even with most students working from home. The class, along with the help of some of Ms. Duron’s other classes and clubs were able to hand-make nearly thirty simple costumes for premature babies to wear this year. Threads of love will collect the costumes. This is a charity organization based in San Antonio and led by Liz Page.  Their focus is on providing clothing, hats, blankets, and other handmade articles for tiny premature and sick infants. The goal of this project is to hopefully create happy memories for the families spending Halloween in the hospital with preemies. This effort gives positivity, love, and support to babies and their parents who are going through a worrying and scary time.

Fall is here and so are the monarch butterflies!  Right now, the monarchs are really tiny and they swoop, dive, and fly through the air.  When they land, it is just long enough to grab a quick sip of water and maybe snack on a  very tasty grub,  or....if the little butterflies are in the right place at the right time, they will find a sip of nectar from one of the local plants.  One of the favorite plants is milkweed. 

 

We are fortunate to live in the flight path of the monarch butterflies as they head south to Mexico.  We get to see the monarchs in flight, not just one or two at a time, but hundreds passing by.  Enjoy this moment in time...it is amazing!

Mrs. Duron’s Family and Community service class is organizing a letter collection for our elders in nursing home residents.  Join us to help fight the loneliness of our seniors and let them know they are supported.  We are needing LISD students to write handwritten letters that will be given to the residents of Blue Skies East.   Letters will be proofread as well as to make sure to keep it school appropriate.  Be creative and add a little personal touch.  Drop off your letter(s) in Mrs. Duron’s room (3800) or at the Jr/Sr High office. For elementary students, the drop off will be at the elementary office.  Letters need to be completed and turned in by October 22, 2020.   

HELP! Yearbook Pictures from your Phone

Parents, students, Lackland ISD faculty & staff –the 2020-21 Stacey yearbook staff needs photos and you can help by sending a picture right from your phone!  Athletic events, students in the classroom, band musicians, roboticists,  remote learners at home, or a meeting in Teams. Any school appropriate photo that you take on your phone or device and submit will be considered for publication. Here are the easy steps:

 

Load the app on your phone: ‘Yearbook Snap’

Elementary Happenings

Elementary Safety Team collaboratively sharing strategies that they use in their classrooms. 

Faculty Football Rivalry

Kahoot review for Language Arts

Designer Pumpkins

Fall Fun!!

Red Ribbon Week is coming soon!

Monday, October 26- Friday, October 30, 2020

Red Ribbon Week is to increase public awareness of drug abuse and to promote a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.

Each day throughout that week children & staff will support the Red Ribbon initiative through various activities and theme days.

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

Tuesday, October 20, 2020
9:00 a.m.--12:00 p.m.
Bully Prevention: Tips for Parents
This training will help parents learn the characteristics
of someone being bullied and how to recognize
signs of children who bully. We will discuss Senate Bill
179 (David’s Law) and provide resources on how to
assess if an incident is a true “bullying” incident or a
peer conflict. Parents will leave with tips on how to
empower their children to solve their own problems
and learn ways to respond to bullying situations, using
research-based interventions and techniques. This
training will provide parents examples of activities
and conversations they can have with their children to
understand the importance of empathy, to help create a
more positive culture and stop bullying.
Session ID# 67239
Webinar ID# 71070

Wednesday, October 21, 2020
9:00 a.m.--12:00 p.m.
Understanding Your Child’s Present Levels
and IEP goals
In this session, participants will review the required
components in their child’s special education Present
Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional
Performance (PLAAFP) statements and Individualized
Education Program (IEP) Goals and discuss techniques
for working with school personnel to develop
appropriate programming for your child.
Session ID# 67240
Webinar ID# 71071

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