LISD E-Newsletter August 25, 2023 |
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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:
*Saturday Aug. 26
HS XC - Panther Cross Country Invitational / HS Volleyball - Medina Tournament *Monday Aug. 28 JH Volleyball vs. Falls City 5:00pm *Tuesday Aug. 29 HS Volleyball vs. Knippa 5:00pm *Friday Sept. 1 HS Volleyball vs. Medina at Stacey 5:00pm |
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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 Shares TASA-CMSi Curriculum Audit Results
Lackland ISD partnered with the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) to conduct a curriculum audit. The purpose of the audit was to provide a roadmap to efficiently and effectively meet the improvement goals outlined in the 2022-2027 LISD Strategic Plan. Lackland Superintendent, Dr. Burnie Roper, also wanted to ensure that district systems and processes are current and appropriately designed to institutionalize continued improvement and effective program sustainability. Preliminary audit findings and recommendations were presented to the LISD Board of Trustees at the August board meeting. A copy of the audit’s executive summary may be found at this link.
Curriculum Audit Results |
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Happiest of Birthdays to our fearless leader, Dr. Burne Roper!
Thank you for your dedication and we hope that you had a wonderful day! |
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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 all students interested in joining the Stacey Drama Club, there will be an informational meeting after school on August 30th in the auditorium. We will discuss the audition process and schedule for actors as well as all of the technical jobs available to students. This opportunity is for students 6th through 12th grade. Our fall show this year will be "The Play That Goes Wrong". Please see Mr. Richard with any questions.”
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“Interested in playing D&D? There will be an informational meeting after school in Mr. Richard’s theater room Thursday August, 31st for the launch of the Stacey D&D Club. All Stacey students are welcome and no experience is needed. See Mr. Richard or Mr. Harlan with any questions.” |
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Parents and students came out to Stacey Jr. / Sr. High for Open House. Teachers and staff welcomed visitors sharing great information and a wonderful setting from classrooms to the gym! Thanks to everybody who made it such an amazing event. |
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Around Stacey Jr. / Sr. High |
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5th graders in Mrs. Flores class building relationships by learning about each other with their "All About Me" bags! |
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Ms. Herrera's class making raisins dance! |
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A wonderful bonding experience with the 5th grade team at The Witte for convocation. |
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Our school is participating in a creative fundraiser with Art to Remember that allows you to purchase keepsake products customized with your child's art. There are over 60 products and many are less than $15. These make great gifts and a percentage of every purchase goes right back to our school.
Our kids are busily creating their masterpieces! Stay tuned for more information and a personalized catalog featuring their artwork!
All products will either be delivered directly to your home or to your art teacher at Lackland Elementary in plenty of time for Christmas! |
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DISTRIT WIDE GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENTS GT Referral Window September 5-November 30 Students eligible for evaluation
Currently enrolled LISD students in grades K-12. Students who are not identified for gifted and talented services in LISD in any content area.
Use this link to submit a referral: https://www.cognitoforms.com/LacklandISD1/GiftedAndTalentedProgramReferralForm Lackland ISD Gifted and Talented Services
In alignment with the Texas State Plan for Services for Gifted and Talented Students, the mission of the gifted services in LISD is to provide learning opportunities that challenge and develop students identified for gifted services through creative, self-directed learning. This can be seen through the development of innovative projects and performances that reflect students’ individuality, as well as through honed research skills and advanced critical thinking.
Gifted and Talented services are educational interventions for students who perform at or show the potential for performing at a remarkably high level of accomplishment when compared to others of the same age, experience, or environment.
Elementary: Identified students in grades K-5 are cluster grouped with GT-trained teachers in the core subject areas of English language arts, social studies, science, and mathematics. Services for identified Kindergarten students begin March 1 as mandated by the state.
Secondary: Identified students in grades 6-12 are provided service through Honors and AP classes with GT-trained teachers in the core subject areas of English language arts, social studies, science, and mathematics.
Lesson differentiation, and participation in the projects aligned to the Texas Performance Standards Project (TPSP) are some of the many curricular options utilized in core GT classes. ************************ |
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Special Education Corner
With Halloween coming in the next couple months, consider attending this family friendly Halloween event:
https://issuu.com/inclusionstartshere/docs/q2_2023_inclusion_in_action_e-magazine
In this edition of Inclusion In Action, you will find a teaser of things to come in 2024! Learn more about our upcoming More Delightful Than Frightful Halloween Event on October 31st and information on our annual Snowball Run where you can run, walk, roll, or stroll to support our mission of inclusion!
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The Special Education Department welcomes back all Lackland families for a wonderful 2023-2024 school year! We are here to assist you with any questions or concerns, ensure you have a smooth transition to and/or from Lackland ISD, and provide specialized services when required.
Are you new to San Antonio? Have you heard of Morgan’s Wonderland? It’s the first of its kind. A multisensory theme park and center for individuals with special needs. Check out their new Multi-Assistance Center providing health, living, and other resources to individuals with special needs and disabilities and their family members! https://morganswonderlandmac.com/ Another excellent resource for new families is Any Baby Can. They provide services at no cost, regardless of income to families with a child from birth through 17 years old with ANY medical diagnosis. Home - Any Baby Can San Antonio Nancy Hernandez Garcia, M.S. Special Education Coordinator School Psychologist Office 210-357-5081 |
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Wednesday, September 6, 2023 VIRTUAL 9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. The Basics of Special Education for Parents
Participants will learn basic information about special education including the history of special education laws, types of disabilities, the Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD) process, and types of classroom support. Parents will be provided with an overview of the essential components of the Special Education Process in schools. Session # 94308
Thursday, September 7, 2023 9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Organizing Your Child and Family With Google Tools Calendars, Task and Keep can assist you in organizing your family and children’s activities. Bring your own device (and Google account) to learn how to share, assign and create schedules and reminders that will work for all family members. From shopping checklists to shared appointments, from custom tasks (that can repeat) to location based reminders, learn how Google can assist you in organizing your family!
Session # 96832 |
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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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