LISD E-Newsletter March 8, 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:
*March 11 - 15
Spring Break Holiday *Monday March 18
Student holiday / Teacher prep day |
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Lackland ISD Celebrates National School Breakfast Week (March 4-8) Established in 1989, National School Breakfast Week celebrates how school breakfast can set students up for daily success. Lackland ISD has a long tradition of promoting healthy eating including the importance of a nutritious breakfast. *Children who eat breakfast are more likely to… *Attain higher levels of achievement in subjects such as reading and math *Achieve higher scores on standardized tests *Maintain a healthy weight
Exhibit improved concentration, alertness, comprehension, and memory *Have reduce absenteeism and tardiness
*Improve their classroom behavior
This year’s celebration included a special breakfast menu that featured local Texas products and daily promotional specials, including green eggs and ham during Friday’s breakfast meal in recognition of Read America Across America Week. |
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Lackland ISD Proposes to Adopt New Science Instructional Materials
The current Texas State Board of Education’s proclamation includes the adoption of instructional materials for science 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. 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, March 22, 2024. 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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McGraw-Hill for grades K – 5 |
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Hole’s Anatomy and Physiology |
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Texas Experience Science from Savvas for high school biology, chemistry, and physics |
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Conceptual Integrated Science from Pearson for Integrated Chemistry and Physics |
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The committee plans to make recommendations to the Lackland ISD Board of Trustees during the March 26, 2024, Board Meeting. |
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Lackland ISD Education Foundation Seeks Financial Support for Student Scholarships Dear Lackland Community, As we continue to navigate through the academic year, I am writing to you with a matter of great importance that has a profound impact on the future of our students and the broader community.
The Lackland Education Foundation is committed to providing a nurturing environment for students to flourish academically, personally, and socially. One of the key pillars of this commitment is ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder deserving students from accessing quality education.
It is with this in mind that we are reaching out to you, as valued members of the Lackland ISD community, to consider supporting our scholarship program. By contributing to student scholarships, you have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of ambitious and talented individuals who may face financial barriers in pursuing their educational dreams. Your support can help create a more inclusive and diverse learning environment, empowering students from various backgrounds to excel and contribute meaningfully to society. The benefits of your generosity extend beyond the individual recipients, positively influencing the entire academic community and beyond.
To facilitate your contribution, we offer various avenues, including one-time donations and recurring contributions. If you are interested in making a financial contribution to the Lackland ISD Foundation, please go to Foundation - Lackland Independent School District (lacklandisd.net) and click on the yellow “Donate” button. After completing all required information, you will receive a receipt sent to the e-mail address provided. Any amount you donate can help build our scholarship fund and assist the LISD Education Foundation in providing scholarships to deserving seniors. All contributions are tax-deductible.
Thank you for considering this important opportunity to invest in the future of education. Your support is a crucial step towards realizing the full potential of every student and reinforcing the values that make Lackland ISD an exceptional place of learning. Respectfully, Ms. Jere Pace Lackland ISD Foundation Board President Dr. Burnie L. Roper Superintendent of Schools |
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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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CyberPatriot
Members of the Stacey high school CyberPatriot teams attended the SA Cyber Cup on Saturday, March 2nd at the Boeing TechPort. The students talked to reps from the Air & Space Force, NSA and local colleges and universities about future enrollments, internships and opportunities in the cyber field. They also had the opportunity to visit Area21@SAMSAT, a museum of innovation and exploration. Next, everyone entered the dining room for lunch and a variety of guest speakers from CyberTexas and the tech industry, culminating in a keynote speech from SA Mayor Ron Nirenberg.
Attendees from Stacey (l-r) Liz Note, Eliana Flores, Cailynn Lanier, Tristyn Myrick, Mr. Keller, Cadence Bramlett, Diego Flores and Jason Cox. |
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Ms. Valle's English 4 seniors participated in a team building exercise to construct a tower out of spaghetti, tape, yarn and a marshmallow. Good teamwork guys! 🙂 |
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Around Stacey Jr. / Sr. High |
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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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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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Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Chapter 23-3 here in San Antonio, TX collected donations for Lackland Elementary and delivered them this past Friday. They reached out to looking for a community outreach opportunity to support their mission “vets helping vets”. They feel it is important to support the teachers and children of the veteran/military community. THANK YOU COMBAT VETERANS ASSOCIATION CHAPTER 23-3!!!! |
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StuCo planted flowers for the front of the school |
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First through third grades hosted Cultural Night at the Museum with presentations spanning the globe! Parents and families came out and enjoyed the evening. It was packed with a great turn out. The kids work was prominent and wonderful. Students knew what they were talking about and having fun. |
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Testing days are hard, but Mrs. Gaskin’s kids worked really hard and they were so considerate and quiet while their peers continued to test. We made slime today to celebrate their hard work. |
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4th / 5th grade Elementary Art Club! |
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2023 / 2024 Lackland Elementary Yearbook |
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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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Special Education Corner
United Way of San Antonio is partnering with The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Endeavors to present Strong Forces Strong Families (SFSF). SFSF is an 8-week program designed to help families navigate the stressors of deployments, PCS, ETS, retirement, and other military-related life events. SFSF supports families in strengthening communication, deepening connection, and increasing co-parenting skills.
Eligibility:
Open to all active-duty, reservist, national guard, and veteran families who have children ages 0-17 only. Strong Family Strong Forces DATE: 21 February 2024 6:00pm to 7:30pm Classes meet every other Wednesday (See flyer for schedule)
LOCATION: The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Endeavors (6333 De Zavala Rd. San Antonio, TX 78249)
Virtual option available upon request
Register for Strong Forces Strong Families: https://wkf.ms/3YGrvSc
For more information contact Amanda Beachum at (210) 352-7059 or SFSF@unitedwaysatx.org |
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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Triple P Stepping Stones Seminar 2:
Helping Your Child Reach Their Potential
In this seminar, practitioners build on the foundation
seminar and show parents how they can use the
positive parenting principles to promote their child’s
development by teaching them new skills and
behaviors. The six key steps to teach a new skill are:
• Choosing a skill to teach.
• Breaking the skill into steps.
• Choosing rewards.
• Deciding on when and where to teach.
• Using effective teaching strategies.
• Keeping track and review.
This session will be delivered by Brea Delafuente,
Practitioner with SA Metropolitan Health District.
Session # 94764
************* Thursday, March 21, 2024
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Making Math Meaningful: How to Help
Your Child Get It
Do you cringe when your child asks for help on their
math homework? Do you look at their assignments
and think “I never learned math this way?” This
training will take a look at the reason for the shift in
mathematics instruction, what it means for your child,
and how you can best support your child. It is actually
easier than you think. You will leave this training with
practical, ready to use applications you can use the
very same day!
Session # 94778 |
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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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