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:

*May 6 - 10

Teacher Appreciation Week

*Monday May 6

Algebra1 EOC / AP Gov. & Pol. : US / AP Env. Sci.

*Tuesday May 7

Cyber Patriot Day rm. 4614

10:50am

*Wednesday May 8

US Hist. EOC / AP Eng. Lit.

& Comp.

*Thursday May 9

Biology EOC / NHS / NJHS

Induction 5:00pm @ LISD

Auditorium

*Friday May 10

AP US History / AP Comp. Sci.

Principals / Athletic Banquet @

5:00pm

Students in grades 3-12 participate in annual administrations of the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness. These assessments include reading and mathematics for grades 3-8, writing at grades 4 and 7, science at grades 5 and 8, social studies at grade 8, and end-of-course (EOC) assessments for English I, English II, Algebra I, Biology, and U.S. History beginning in 8th grade. Fifth and eighth-grade students recently completed the first administration of their reading and math assessments. More assessments will be taken for each grade level during the week of May 13th. Parents will receive notifications of individual student outcomes from their campus principal. However, parents may also access this information online. Contact your campus counselor to receive your access code.

The Surveys are HERE!

We are excited to announce that the spring surveys opened on Monday, April 29, 2019! Please be on the lookout in your email for your opportunity to share your thoughts. We are currently working to improve in those areas that were identified in the fall survey, and your continual feedback helps us ensure that progress is being made. We look forward to your feedback!

FCCLA’s Final Project

By: Jazzlyn Littleton, Junior

For the final service project of the school year, FCCLA visited the Battered Women’s Shelter on Wednesday, April 24. The students had an amazing time throwing a party and celebrating the birthdays of some of the children staying there. Everyone at the shelter split up into different groups and had their own stations. Some people were handing out food, some were painting people’s faces, and others played with the kids and mingled with the mothers. Nataliana Hernandez helped make maracas out of plastic Easter eggs, plastic spoons,

popcorn kernels, and tape. “It was a great experience seeing the kids having fun and spending time with them making crafts,” she says. Marisa Arteaga said, “Going to the Battered Women’s Shelter was an amazing experience. It made me realize how much I need to just get out and spend time with others, and volunteer more.” It’s sad so say that this was the last service project

of the year but it was fun making memories with friends and getting more involved in our community.

The 6th grade technology class was able to meet David Monroe, inventor and holder of 53 patents including the cell phone camera and video conferencing technology as well as being the founder of the San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology (SAMSAT).

The students were also treated to several musical numbers created by pressure waves generated by tesla coils that electrified the air enough that florescent light bulbs glowed in their hands.

High School Stuco: Resolve to Rise

By Aubri San Nicolas, senior

On April 13th-15th, Stacey High School’s Student Council earned the opportunity to attend TASCs annual state conference in Arlington. This year’s theme was “Resolve to Rise”. “Resolve to Rise” was aimed to give students the courage to find innovative ways to improve their school’s community, as well as find ways to strategically solve problems that may arise within their school. At the annual conference, students learned how to become better leaders for their school and community through team exercises and table talks. 12 Stacey Stuco members, chaperoned by Dr. Medellin and Mrs. Cervantes, went on this trip. Along the way, they became better friends through intense road games, student council chants, and dance parties during the general session. As our students experienced the annual state conference, their desire and drive to create and become a greater and grander student council flourished.

Crazy 8’s Club

This year we started a new Crazy 8’s Club. When we met after school, we raced cars and got ahead with multiples of 8. We also built 3-D shapes with glow sticks and Styrofoam balls. In addition, we created patterns with special red and white cubes. All in all, there was never a dull moment in the club, and we always had things to take home to keep the math fun rolling!

For over a decade, Girls Inc. of San Antonio has held the Girls RockIT Into the Future Science Festival. Celebrating science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), this Science Festival provides girls and their families with the opportunity to meet with local experts, enjoy hands-on experiments, and partake in STEM activities in an encouraging environment. This opportunity provides girls (of all ages) the opportunity to excel in STEM and the chance to pursue their passions.

Last year, Girls Inc., hosted over 35 exhibitors that brought over 80 hands-on, minds-on activities for 2,400 people that enjoy the festival for free.

Event Details are:

Date: SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2019

Time: 10am - 2pm

Location: Mission County Park, 6030 Padre Dr., San Antonio, TX 78214

Thursday, May 9, 2019, 9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.

Social Emotional Development in Preschool: Avoiding Power Struggles Young children’s social emotional development is vital to their overall well-being, affecting their success in school and their ability to learn in all subject areas. Join us as we explore strategies for avoiding or minimizing power struggles with children and encouraging children’s sense of competence. Participants will learn strategies for reducing power struggles at home, identify the importance of sharing control with children, and learn the difference between free and limited choices. This will be an active learning, participatory training – come ready to have some fun! **Interpreter provided by request. Call 210-370-5430 by 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7th. ** Session ID: 53122 Webinar ID: 53203