LISD E-Newsletter February 2, 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 |
| Upcoming Events:
*Saturday Feb. 3 JH girls and boys basketball district tournament at Sabinal *Tuesday Feb. 6 Varsity girls and boys basketball vs. La Pryor at Stacey 5:00 & 6:30pm (Senior Night) *Friday Feb. 9
JV and Varsity Boys vs. Brackett at Stacey 5:00 & 6:30 |
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Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, the event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Other countries around the world, including Canada and the United Kingdom, also devote a month to celebrating Black history.
The story of Black History Month begins in 1915, half a century after the Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the United States. That September, the Harvard-trained historian Carter G. Woodson and the prominent minister Jesse E. Moorland founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH), an organization dedicated to researching and promoting achievements by Black Americans and other peoples of African descent.
Known today as the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), the group sponsored a national Negro History week in 1926, choosing the second week of February to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. The event inspired schools and communities nationwide to organize local celebrations, establish history clubs and host performances and lectures.
The Black History Month 2024 theme, “African Americans and the Arts,” explores the key influence African Americans have had in the fields of "visual and performing arts, literature, fashion, folklore, language, film, music, architecture, culinary and other forms of cultural expression."
https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/black-history-month |
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School Health Advisory Council Agenda
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 11:45 a.m. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/94012369451?pwd=KzZFeXE4ZzhpYndNZTY3eHRCb08vUT09
Meeting ID: 940 1236 9451 Passcode: 531993 or email hyde.t@lacklandisd.netfor a link to join the meeting.
I. Opening Remarks and Attendance
II. Review and Approve Minutes from the December 6, 2023, meeting III. Wellness Plan Evaluation Updates IV. General Updates
V. Next Meeting Date: April 10, 2024 VI. Close of Meeting |
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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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Attention!
6th and 8th grade students will take the RLA STAAR Field test on Friday, February 9, 2024. Students are to bring their fully charged school issued device to take the test. |
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Lackland ISD Supports
Career and Technical Education Month®
Career and Technical Education, or CTE, is education that directly prepares students for
high-wage, high-demand careers. CTE covers many different fields. Lackland ISD offers opportunities in the following programs of study: Advanced Manufacturing & Machinery Mechanics
, Cybersecurity, Graphic Design & Multimedia Arts, Family & Community Services,
and Nursing Science. Click the programs of study above to see course offerings. CTE encompasses many different types of education, from classroom learning to certification programs to work-based learning opportunities outside the classroom.
Career and Technical Education Month®, or CTE Month®, is a public awareness campaign that takes place each February to celebrate the value of CTE and the achievements and accomplishments of CTE programs across the country. To learn more about CTE, please watch a short video below.
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Stacey Flashback: Charla Gloria By: Adrian Hughes, junior |
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Charla graduated from Stacey in 2020. She was involved in many extracurriculars, including Student Council and Yearbook. She is currently attending college at Georgia Southern University. When and for how long did you attend Lackland ISD/Stacey? 6 years. Moved to Texas from Maryland in the seventh grade and graduated in 2020.
What is your favorite memory you have from attending Stacey?
Uh, the TEEN CENTER of course. Walking to the teen center after school almost every day is a core memory. Playing Smash 4 with old friends, learning photography, art, and playing different sports and being in Lock-Ins was great. But for Stacey itself - I would say that I enjoyed
having the dedicated teachers and playing volleyball there. How do you think going to a small school compares to a larger school?
I say there's pros and cons honestly. A small school like Stacey can be great for learning when the teachers maintain their love for teaching and if the authorities of the school aren't overbearing on the students. Otherwise, it can foster an unhealthy learning environment for
students in a very important and yet volatile stage in life. Large schools don't have to deal with seeing every single student and every single teacher every day and students can make many friends outside of their given track.
Are there any specific challenges you faced due to being a military child? Moving from base to base means the inevitable drift with friends you made along the
way. Every friend that's stuck around since is a lifelong friend. I guess you could call it a blessing in disguise though, because once you graduate you know a thing or two that stationary/non-military kids don't experience. Were you involved in any sports or clubs? I was in almost all the clubs at Stacey to be honest. STUCO, S2S, CyberPatriot, Yearbook, S2S, Band, Choir, Theater, GT, Spanish Club, Church Club, Volleyball, Basketball,
Tennis, and a bunch of other clubs from the teen center. It was overwhelming but I would recommend it for passionate people looking to vent their fire. What are you doing now?
I am a Senior at Georgia Southern University (literally my last semester!!) set to graduate in May 2024, with a bachelor’s in General Health Science. Planning to still be a pilot, or flight attendant - who knows.
What do you do in your free time? Funnily enough, I still play volleyball often. I am much better than I was in 7th grade, and
I'd love to one day play with any of the girls I played with from Stacey. Other than that, I have two adoring cats, love to cook, paint, take care of plants, drive around in my red sports car, and spend time with my friends.
Thank you, Charla! |
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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 - Stacey Volleyball and Basketball
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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| Student of the Month Penelope Hellu.
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4th / 5th grade Art Club rocks! |
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Hip, hip, hooray...it was the 100th day of school! In kindergarten the students, staff, and even a couple of elderly "substitute teachers" got in on the fun and stacked, rolled, combined, built, designed, colored, snacked, and counted their way to 100! |
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The kids learned about India this week in the multicultural club. Next week they will learn about the Phillipines. |
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Ms. Herrera’s SFA class reading under the stars! |
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Mrs. McCray's 3rd grade class read to Ms. Hererra's 2nd grade class for Lackland Elementary's Acts of Kindness week. They were AMAZING hosts! |
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3rd graders reading to first graders! |
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Our kiddos in motor lab as we just started a structured motor lab schedule. |
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2023 / 2024 Lackland Elementary Yearbook |
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This school year's cover design! |
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Gifted and Talented Second Cup of Coffee
Thursday, Feb 8, 8:30 AM - 9:30 am |
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Click above for the full newsletter!! |
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Wednesday, February 7, 2024 VIRTUAL
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
How Can I Help My Child With Dyslexia?
This session will provide participants with an overview
of the common risk factors and characteristics of
dyslexia. We will discuss strategies for reading, writing,
and spelling that parents/guardians can use to help
their child with dyslexia at home.
Session # 94732
Friday, February 9, 2024 VIRTUAL
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Everything Parents Need to Know
about STAAR Accommodations
and Supports
Come go in-depth with the accommodations that
are approved for use on the STAAR test for ALL
students. Parents will learn the difference between an
accessibility feature and a designated support and who
is responsible for ensuring that these are documented
and implemented. Participants will work through some
of these testing accommodations and show examples
of them in action.
Session # 94736
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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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