LISD E-Newsletter
February 28, 2025 |
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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: *Monday March 3 HS UIL One-Act Play District Meet
*Tuesday March 4 HS Band Concert & Sightreading - Pleasanton HS
*Friday March 7 Early Release 12:30 |
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Read Across America Week is celebrated from March 2 to 6! The act of reading has been around for thousands of years, since the invention of the written word. In the earliest years, reading was a skill that only a wealthy, educated segment of society had. Over time, more and more people learned to read and write, and reading came to be the common skill that it is today. Since the first book that was ever written, many authors have made their mark and been remembered for their remarkable work. One such author is Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known by his pen name, Dr. Seuss. He has authored some of the most popular children’s books of all time, selling over 600 million copies.
In addition to being an author, Dr. Seuss was also an illustrator and cartoonist. After publishing his first children’s book, he took a break to illustrate political cartoons and joined the animation and film department in the United States Army. In this role, he wrote, produced and animated several projects and gained recognition for them. Following this, he returned to writing children’s books and how! He went on to write 60 books, a majority of which were critically acclaimed. His work is not only enjoyed by children to this date; it is also a part of many different adaptations in other mediums.
The National Education Association launched Read Across America in 1998 as a year-round program to celebrate reading. Given Dr. Seuss’ impact on the reading world, his birthday (March 2) was declared Read Across America Day. This also commences Read Across America Week and Read Across America Month. |
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Texas Independence Day celebrates the adoption of the state’s independence declaration. It is an annual legal holiday in Texas, in the United States, on March 2. March 2 also marks Texas Flag Day and Sam Houston Day, although these are special observances rather than legal holidays.
Texas Independence Day celebrations are held in many cities and towns throughout the state. The day is celebrated by festivals that include children’s activities, re-enactments, band music, and chili cook-offs. Other activities include story-telling sessions about how Texas won its independence from Mexico and became a republic during the 19th century. Some state government workers may choose to have a day off on Texas Independence Day as it is a partial staffing day. Many schools have classroom lessons and activities about the Texas Declaration of Independence during this time of the year.
Texas Independence Day commemorates the adoption of the Texas Declaration of Independence on March 2, 1836. This event marked Texas’ independence from Mexico. Sixty delegates from all over Texas signed the declaration. Its language in many ways parallels the 1776 Declaration of Independence of the United States, which is observed on Independence Day, also known as “the fourth of July”.
The Republic of Texas was annexed to the US by joint resolution of the US Congress nine years after the Texas Declaration of Independence was signed. The US Congress then admitted Texas as a constituent state of the Union on December 29, 1845. Texas Independence Day is an official holiday in Texas. Sam Houston Day is also observed on March 2, marking the birthday of the man who led the Texans to victory over Mexican troops at the battle of San Jacinto.
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School Social Work Week - March 2-8, 2025
The School Social Work Association of America is proud to promote National School Social Work Week, held the first full calendar week of March (Sunday - Saturday). SSWAA collects and shares resources to help you celebrate and promote School Social Work Week. We hope you will make some great plans to celebrate as well as receive much-deserved recognition for the vital role that you provide to students, administrators, teachers, educators, parents, and the community!
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Lackland ISD Student
Volunteer and Parent Engagement Opportunities
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.
Please click here to read each description and share your interest in supporting the committee or learning more
about it.
*School Health Advisory Council
Point of Contact: Dr. Tonya Hyde, hyde.t@lacklandisd.net
*District Education Improvement Council (DEIC)
Point of Contact: Dr. Burnie Roper, roper.b@lacklandisd.net *Campus Education Improvement Council (CEIC)
Lackland Elementary School, Mrs. Terry Leija, Leija.t@lacklandisd.net Stacey Jr./Sr High School, Mr. Hunter Shelby, Shelby.h@lacklandisd.net
*District Calendar Committee
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Register for SchoolCash Online today
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Create an account today so that you can be notified via email and pay for your child(ren)’s school activity fees online.
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Check your account history at any time View & print receipts as needed
Eliminates the need for your child(ren) to carry cash |
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Job Opportunities! Lackland Independent School District is looking for…
*Middle and High School para educators *Speech and Language Pathologist
*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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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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Parent Square Notifications
Under General Announcements, you can select how often you want to receive notifications for posts. Select Off, Instant or Digest notifications. Off:no notifications about posts will be sent to you. Emergency Alerts and Notices will still be sent. School Alerts will still be sent if turned on.
Instant:you'll receive an email and/or text and/or an app notification every time a notice or message is sent.
Digest:you'll receive an email and/or text and/or an app notification once a day in the evening with all posts from that day.
The default setting is typically Digest, so that you receive all notices and post messages in one convenient notification once a day. All emergency notifications still come through instantly, and a school can override settings as needed for an urgent message. |
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Audrey Upton, a sophomore at Stacey, was recently selected as one of just 10 students worldwide to attend the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) Caregiver Youth Leadership Program here in San Antonio. This prestigious program gave Audrey the chance to develop important skills such as understanding grief, sharing her personal story, and learning about scholarships and post-high school opportunities. It also helped her build strong leadership abilities. During the trip, Audrey visited the University of Texas at San Antonio, where she participated in writing workshops led by Professor Porter. These workshops helped her improve her writing and discover new ways to express herself. The group also had a great time working together in the Great Escape Room challenge.
The highlight of the trip was being invited as VIP guests to the San Antonio Rodeo, where Audrey and her fellow students were honored as military kids. This experience gave Audrey a deeper understanding of the challenges military children face, especially those with injured, sick, or ill parents. Since returning from the program, Audrey has been inspired to make a difference in her school and community. She now serves as Sophomore Class President, is involved in Student2Student (S2S), is a member of the Student Council, and plays on the Stacey golf team. Audrey is more committed than ever to advocating for causes that matter to her, especially the struggles of military families. Audrey’s experience at the MCEC Caregiver Youth Leadership Program has motivated her to push herself further and continue making a positive impact on those around her.
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Jr. High Students Shine on the Dance Floor!
By: Eliana Flores, 10th grade
The Jr. High dance, hosted by S2S (Student2Student) for their annual Valentine's Day celebration, took place on Thursday, February 13th, from 5 to 7 PM in the Stacey cafeteria. S2S ensured the middle schoolers had an unforgettable time with a variety of delicious concessions, including chips, pizza, sodas, and even chocolate-covered strawberries, sold by the junior class! There were also fun activities like making friendship bracelets. A big shoutout to S2S for organizing such a well-decorated event, complete with a fantastic playlist featuring songs like Fein! The dance gave students the perfect chance to let loose and show off their best moves, including impressive worm performances on the dance floor!
8th grade winners- Elisara Talahiva and Osiel Cruz-Cortez
7th grade winner- Alexus Rainwater 6th grade winners- Sophia Bradley and Cameron Linscomb |
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Are you missing your favorite jacket, coat, hoodie? How about a water bottle? Maybe your lost item is in the Stacey Lost & Found box in the cafeteria. Lunch boxes, books—even a purse! Stop by & check it out. |
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Congratulations to 4th grader Ashley Livingston for being a finalist in the citywide annual Texas Cavalier River parade poster contest! Though we try every year, this is the 1st time a student from Lackland Elementary has ever made it as a finalist!
As a Finalist for the NON-CITY COUNCIL category, ASHLEY LIVINGSTON will be receiving a check, (amount to be announced at the Press Conference), which will go toward your school’s art program. She will also receive an art program scholarship, (details to be announced at the Press Conference). And, of course, Paul Arthur Rohlfs, Jr., King Antonio CII, and his entourage will visit your school!
Also, Ashley’s artwork will be featured in this year’s Texas Cavaliers’ River Parade Program. Ashley, along with the other Contest Finalists will compete for a GRAND PRIZE THAT COULD EARN YOUR SCHOOL AN EVEN BIGGER SURPRISE!
On behalf of the Texas Cavaliers, we extend a cordial invitation to you, Mr. David Garcia, and the young artist’s parents, grandparents, and friends to attend the Cavaliers’ Press Conference on MONDAY, MARCH 24TH at 10:00 am, at San Antonio Museum of Art, WEST COURTYARD, 200 West Jones Avenue, San Antonio, Texas 78215 where King Antonio will recognize all the Finalists and announce the 2025 GRAND PRIZE WINNER!
THANK YOU, LACKLAND ELEMENTARY, FOR ENCOURAGING THE YOUNG ARTISTS AT YOUR SCHOOL TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2025 TEXAS CAVALIERS’ RIVER PARADE ART CONTEST! Ashley's Poster |
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Two 3rd graders at Lackland Elementary School Jace Sylvester and Charlie Kirchner were showing their Eagle Pride when they helped a new student navigate on his first day. Please give these boys a shout-out! |
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Shine bright like a diamond! |
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Yearbook cover preview below |
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Greetings, GT Families!
February has arrived! With it comes the return of school routines, friendship celebrations, and the unpredictability of the weather. |
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Multiple Perspectives
One keyway we aim to foster critical thinking in our students is by encouraging them to consider multiple perspectives.
Multiple Perspectives asks students to consider how another person would think about a topic. By encouraging children to view issues or topics from different angles, we help them develop a well-rounded understanding of the world around them.
Sentence Starters for Multiple Perspectives:
How might a professional in the field view ____ differently from the average person?
What opposing opinions have been voiced about ____? |
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SPEDTEX offers resources and a commitment to providing families and educators with high-quality resources to enable students with disabilities to achieve the highest outcomes.
Resources include: For Families
For Educators Families New to Special Education
Special Education Process Disabilities
SPEDTEX for parents: https://www.spedtex.org/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery# Special Education Department Pictured Below: Barbara Martinez - Special Education Secretary Cindi Martinez - Speech and Language Pathologist
Nancy Garcia - Special Education Coordinator/School Psychologist (grades EE -2nd; 10th - 12th ) Marisol Murphree - School Psychologist Evaluator Maureen Pirog - Behavior Analyst for Stacey Junior/Senior High School
Not pictured: Olga McDonald - Dyslexia Teacher/Educational Diagnostician
Gentry Ghandour - School Psychologist (grades 3rd - 9th ) |
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2024-2025 Parent and Family Engagement Sessions Understanding Autism Tuesday, March 4, 2025 9am-11am
Session # 101199 Virtual session # 103445
This class introduces the Any Baby Can program and the series of courses that the Autism Program Offers. The Parent will learn how to recognize the most common areas of the Autism Spectrum diagnosis. Also, they will be able to understand how to best support their child by utilizing the community model. Parents are taught what the next steps are to take care of their child. The session is presented by our community partner the Any Baby Can San Antonio organization.
Empowering Parents:
Nurturing Your Child’s Health from the Start Wednesday, March 5, 2025 9am-11am
Session # 101200 Virtual session # 103446
Designed exclusively for parents, this session is dedicated to discovering the connections between physical health, oral care, and nutrition, as pivotal elements for ensuring your child’s readiness for school. The focus is to equip parents with the essential knowledge and practical tools necessary to lay the groundwork for your child’s lifelong well-being, all within the framework of the Head Start Approach. Together we will embark on a journey to understand your child’s growth, unlock the power of nutrition, master the art of oral care, overcome common obstacles, and integrate newfound knowledge into your daily routines. Join us in laying the foundation for a lifetime of health supporting your child’s overall development and success.
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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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