LISD E-Newsletter
April 23, 2021
Table of Contents:
1. Admin Alley
2. Around The District
3. Stacey Happenings
4. Elementary Happenings
5. PTSO Spotlight
6. Good Information
7. Random Shots
Upcoming Events:
*Saturday April 24
HS Track Regional Meet
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Texas A&M University
at Kingsville
*Saturday May 1
Robotics FTC Central North
SA/Hill Country League
Tournament
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
at Brandeis High School
Admin Alley
Texas Youth Helpline Information
“The Texas Youth Helpline provides free and confidential services to youth, their parents, and other family members of youth in crisis who need help finding a counselor, safe shelter, legal information, and other local referral information, or just someone to talk to.”
Representatives can be contacted by phone, text, or chat and those calling are not required to share their name or address. The Helpline is NOT a reporting hotline and they are not associated with law enforcement or Child Protective Services.
Trained staff are there to listen and not judge. They can help brainstorm solutions and , if needed, connect you with resources that can help you take the next step. Most of the services they give are low or no cost services.
LISTENING — HELPING TO COPE
We will listen without judgement. Many of our operators have been through similar situations and can relate.
BRAINSTORMING SOLUTIONS — ACTION PLANNING
We can talk with you about your issue, discuss your choices, and help you develop a plan of action.
LOW OR NO COST COUNSELORS AND OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES
We can give you information for shelters, confidential pregnancy information, or other community services. Our database has more than 2,000 listings of services throughout Texas.
FREE MESSAGING SERVICE FOR RUNAWAY YOUTH
For 30 years, we have offered a free message service so runaways can communicate with their parents or guardians if they don't want to talk with them directly. All calls are strictly confidential. Our goal is to promote communication between runaways and their families.
FREE RIDES HOME FOR RUNAWAY YOUTH
We can put youth in contact with "Operation Home Free," a free transportation service that gives youth a free ride if they have run away and are trying to get back home to a parent or guardian.
Source: DFPS Texas Youth Helpline - Confidential Crisis Hotline (state.tx.us)
Around the District
LISD Resident PK & Kinder Round-Up will take place in person on Monday, April 26, 9:00 am to 11:00 am and again from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the Media Center.
Students registering for Kinder, please proceed to the new student registration Part 1 and Part 2. We highly encourage you to begin the registration process online and upload your documents from home, as this the most secure way to transmit and upload them to your child’s registration. You will need to scan and upload your child’s birth certificate, social security, immunizations, orders with a date of separation, proof of residency, driver’s license (parent enrolling). In the field where it is requesting grades-write, scan, and upload a note saying no grades. To begin the process, click here https://www.lacklandisd.net/registration
Does my child qualify for PK? In order to qualify for PK, you must meet Texas Education Agency (TEA) requirements and be a resident of JBSA-Lackland. Click here to view the requirements.
Is there a different registration form/process for my PK student? Please begin the registration process by completing the PK Registration Application so that we can verify your eligibility for registration. After you have completed the PK application, please proceed to Part 1 and Part 2 of the new student registration. We highly encourage you to begin the registration process online and upload your documents from home, as this the most secure way to transmit and upload them to your child’s registration. You will need to scan and upload your child’s birth certificate, social security, immunizations, orders with a date of separation, proof of residency, driver’s license (parent enrolling). In the field where it is requesting grades-write, scan, and upload a note saying no grades. To begin the process, click here https://www.lacklandisd.net/registration
Is there a different registration process for my PK or Kinder students who already have siblings enrolled?
Please complete Part 1 and then proceed to Part 2 (which is in the parent portal). You can then log in to the parent portal. Go to My accounts. Enroll a new student.
Do I need to bring my child? We are highly encouraging, only the parent who is registering to attend.
What if I am a non-resident and want my child to be considered? Please complete the PK Registration Application as well as the Non-Resident Transfer Application https://www.lacklandisd.net/registration/non-resident-transfers/non-resident-transfer-application . Notifications of whether your child has been accepted will take place the second week in August.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to ask.
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Reminders from School Nurses
All prescribed and over the counter medications for your child(ren) will need to be picked up by end of school day on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. Please call the clinic at 210- 357-5040 to arrange for pick up day and time. Medications will not be stored in the clinic for the summer. All medications will be disposed if not picked up by May 26, 2021.
As you make plans for wellness checks over the summer, please talk to your child's provider regarding updated Immunizations, Routine Medication Orders, Food Allergy Action Plans, Asthma Action Plans, and Seizure Action Plans for the beginning of school year 2021- 2022.
Have a fun and memorable Summer 2021!
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The Lackland Education Foundation is up and running and we are excited about the possibilities that our Foundation will offer for our teachers and our students. On June 12, 2021, the Lackland ISD Foundation will host its first fundraiser at Top Golf ( Topgolf: Golf, Party Venue, Sports Bar & Restaurant ). Please join us for an afternoon of fun and games in a safe and healthy environment. The event will be held from 1-4 pm. In addition to all the food and games that Top Golf has to offer, we will also conduct a Silent Auction for some wonderful prizes. Please come out and support our military-connected students!
The Foundation is available 24/7 to accept donations via our webpage. You can go to Foundation - Lackland Independent School District (lacklandisd.net) to make donation using Pay Pal. Just click on the yellow “Donate” button located on the right side of the webpage or if you prefer, you can send a check to the following address:
Lackland ISD Education Foundation
2460 Kenly Ave
Building 8265
San Antonio, TX, 78236
All donations are tax deductible.
We appreciate any size monetary gifts you can provide.
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*Important Links
Stacey Happenings
Dear Parents and Guardians of current Sixth Graders,
In order to comply with Texas Minimum State Vaccine Requirements, all students entering Seventh Grade are required to have the following immunizations:
1 dose of Tetanus, Diptheria and acellular pertussis (Tdap) if at least 5 years have passed since the last dose of tetanus-containing vaccine.
1 dose of Quadrivalent Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine (MCV4 or MenACWY) on or after 10th birthday
Often, a child has received immunizations and we do not have a copy of their most updated immunization record. The record on file for your child does not indicate the two vaccines above.
If your child has an updated immunization record, you may submit it directly to the e-mails listed below.
If your child will be attending Lackland ISD during the 2021 - 2022 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 will not be allowed in class on the first day of school August 16, 2021 until we receive updated immunizations.
If you have any questions, please call us at (210) 357-5040.
Thank you for your support,
Mrs. Marcelle Conte, RN Mrs. Camille Morales, RN
E-mail: conte.m@lacklandisd.net E-mail: morales.c@lacklandisd.net
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Winning Wednesday
Stacey Jr. High Stuco and High School Stuco paired up to sponsor "Winning Wednesday" during lunch and learning lab. “It was great to have some fun between two weeks of testing”, said one student, who preferred to remain anonymous.
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Congratulations to Michael Hornsby for qualifying for the UIL state golf tournament! He was one of the top three medalists to qualify at the regional tournament. Michael is the first Stacey golfer to qualify for state! The state tournament is May 17th & 18th.
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Senior Spotlight: Jacob Sims
by: Emma Adams, Freshman
Senior Jacob Sims came to Stacey last year from Maryland. He has also lived in Arkansas, San Angelo Tx, Virginia, and Colorado.
What are your plans after you graduate?
I am going to attend UWI (United Welding Institute in Arkansas) and I’ll be done in September of this year!
My "major" is going to be in structural welding.
What is one thing that you will never forget about Stacey?
One thing that I will never forget about Stacey are the friends that I’ve made while attending school.
What do you like most about high school?
I liked that in other high schools that I went to, I took welding, carpentry, HVAC, masonry, and CAD classes as well as going to school.
What advice would you give to a soon to be high schooler?
I would say be attentive to your grades! You won’t think they matter at first but they will and do matter.
How would you describe your senior year?
Fast.
What’s the most memorable thing that happened to you during high school?
The most memorable thing that has happened to me in high school is getting patellar tendonitis in both of my knees (Not fun).
How has COVID affected your senior year?
It has made everything just that little bit easier.
Any other interesting facts you’d like to share?
My favorite hobbies are Airsoft and Paintball.
Thanks Jacob!
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The following students represented Stacey HS at the UIL Academics Conference
Almario Lorenzo
Terence Cunningham
Jailyn Edwards
Adam Kinney
Maria Orencia
Perry Weller
The following students represented Stacey HS at the UIL Academics Conference
2A – Region IV Meet this weekend in Three Rivers:
Lorenzo Almario
Terence Cunningham
Jaylin Edwards
Adam Kinney
Maria Orencia
Perry Weller
Results:
Computer Science, coached by Mr. Keller
4th Place Team
Perry – 6th
Adam – 12th
Jaylin - 26th
Current Events, coached by Mr. Staples
Lorenzo – 5th
Science, coached by Ms. Templeman
4th Place Team
Perry – 6th
Maria – 11th
Terence – 29th
A huge thanks goes out to our coaches – Mr. Keller, Mr. Staples, and Ms. Templeman!
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This past Thursday, Stacey’s S2S Club hosted Chalk It Up! The goal being to bring everyone together and to have some fun. Students, family members, friends, and staff members worked in twenty-four small groups to draw beautiful artwork on the school’s walkways. There was a variety of art created ranging from abstract, colorful, seasonally themed, to Purple-up inspired, and video game related.
The Club’s members worked hard as well serving drinks and snacks to the artists. As many people participated in this event, they enjoyed the sounds of their favorite songs and the time they spent with their groups. At the end of the event, many participants were rewarded with a goodie bag full of fiesta themed items and gummies.
s2s and js2s would like to thank everyone who came and participated in Chalk It Up. All the artwork looked amazing so we left the judging up to the Military Child Education Coalition. The top two winners had a one point difference with group #10 coming in second. The artists on that team were Madisyn Pennington, Raelyn Jacobson, Emily East, and Mia Fersted. Their drawing depicted an umbrella, with a rainbow, sun, and a cloud. The quote was "The greater your storm, the brighter your rainbow.” The winning team was #22 with Faith Martini and her mom who drew the Butterfly and the #Military Brat. Congratulations to these two groups!
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Purple Up!
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North Dakota Fast Facts:
*State Bird: Western Meadowlark
*State Flower: Wild prairie rose
*State Tree: American elm
*Name: North Dakota was named for the Dakota Sioux, who lived in the area before settlers from other states and regions arrived. "Dakota: means "allies".
*Motto: "Liberty and union, now and forever; one and inseparable"
*Song: "North Dakota Hymn." Words by James W. Foley; music by C.S. Putnam *State Capital: Bismarck
*Population: North Dakota population in 2021 is expected to be 780,523 inhabitants *Total Area: 70,704 square miles; ranked 19th
*Abbreviation: N. Dak (traditional): ND (postal)
North Dakota was one of the last regions of the American frontier to be settled. Even today, it has a small population. Still, North Dakota is a major farming state. Its economy relies more heavily on farming than any other state except South Dakota. More than half the people in North Dakota live in rural areas, and the state has more farm workers than any other state.
Fargo is a city in North Dakota. The Plains Art Museum exhibits regional, contemporary and Native American works in a revamped old warehouse. Modern and vintage airplanes are on display at the Fargo Air Museum, spread over 2 hangars. The nearby Fargo Dome is an indoor stadium hosting college football games, concerts and theatrical shows. Red River Zoo shelters cold climate species such as red pandas and gray wolves.
Pam Torre
Social Studies Teacher
Bldg. 8244 Room 4404
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Testing Notice
In April and May, STAAR and STAAR EOC exams will be administered on-campus, online, using district laptops. All students who are on-campus on their exam administration dates are required to test. Please check your email regularly for more information detailing this year’s STAAR and STAAR EOC exams.
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Elementary Happenings
Thank you Elementary office staff Kris Weese, Stevelyn Johnson and Michele Arteaga
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Lackland ISD Proposes to Adopt New PK Curriculum
This year, school districts across Texas are participating in adopting a pre-kindergarten curriculum that aligns with the Texas Pre-kindergarten Guidelines. Our Pre-Kindergarten team has been hard at work examining various resources that are state-approved for our consideration. After months of reviewing and deliberating available options, we have decided to propose adopting Frog Street PreK 2020 as our new curriculum resource. Lackland ISD is currently using an older adoption of the Frog Street PK curriculum. Teachers feel that the additional resources and revisions in the 2020 version will provide even greater support to our students. We will present the proposed adoption to our Board of Trustees on April 27, 2021, at our regular Board Meeting. We invite you to preview the curriculum contents using the links below and contact Dr. Tonya Hyde at hyde.t@lacklandisd.net if you have any questions.
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This week 4th grade students were able to be the Teacher for ELA. They worked hard on planning their lessons and will be presenting their lessons to their classmates on Friday! Can’t wait to see their lessons 😊
Students at Planning!
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Elementary Robotics Competition Works Out
Last week, the elementary FIRST Lego League Robotics Club had their local competition, and things were quite different compared to previous years, because of Covid. This year the competition was partially online and partially in person, when typically, everything is in person. The judging of their project and robot design was done virtually last Thursday afternoon, and the robot challenge mission competition was in person on Saturday in Kerrville. The theme this year was "RePlay" and centered around trying to get people to be more active. Our students showcased their own unique "Field Day" design for their project to the judges, and did a great job presenting how they designed and coded their robot to make him perform the mission tasks. At the in person robot competition, their robot performed well, successfully completing most of the tasks they coded, but just not all in the same round unfortunately. We won't know our final scores until next week, but most importantly, the students had fun and learned a lot.
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Mrs. Crawford’s class reviewing Food Webs with a lockbox challenge! Everyone completed the challenge 😊
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Celebrating the written word with Author’s Chair.
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Bubble Day!
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Proud Painters
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Kinder Animals
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Hi! My name is Miss Coffey the Music teacher at Lackland Elementary School and one of my goals this school year has been to improve parent/teacher communication in regards to music. The survey below is a tool to measure this goal. Please take a few moments to complete at your convenience. With the exception of student grade level, this survey is anonymous. You may leave additional comments for me as well at the end of the survey.
PTSO Spot light
Good Information
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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!
JBSA Library Homework help at home
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Tuesday, April 27, 2021
9:00 a.m.--3:00 p.m.
Parenting with Love & Logic for Special Needs
Participants will learn a process for understanding the
unique needs and competencies of each child, how to
avoid becoming overwhelmed by a child’s multiple,
severe disabilites, how to maintain healthy “can do”
expectations, tips for teaching essential life skills, skills
for developing and maintaining a cooperative parentschool team, and strategies for reaching discouraged
and resistant learners! This curriculum is designed to be
a follow-up/bonus program for those that have already
attended a Love and Logic class. It is not required, but
recommended that you attend if you already have an
understanding of the Love and Logic techniques.
Session ID# 67436
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
9:00 a.m.--12:00 p.m.
Fostering STEM through Early Childhood
learning
In this training parents and educators will learn how to
build a collaborative learning environment that fosters
STEM through the lens of Early Childhood. The focus
will be connecting STEM to counting, letter recognition,
language & communication, and creative thinking. Join
us in fostering the idea that STEM is in everything we
do!!!
Session ID# 67437
Webinar ID# 71159
Random Shots
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