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LISD E-Newsletter

March 7, 2025

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:

 

*March 10 - 14

 

Spring Break 

Student Holiday

Admin Alley 

National School Breakfast Week

 

National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) celebrates the importance of a nutritious school breakfast in fueling students for success. This special observance during the first week of March celebrates the National School Breakfast Program and the many ways it gives kids a great start every day.

NSBW25 will took place March 3-7, 2025.

 

Starting the day off right-and that includes a nutritious breakfast for all students. By celebrating National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) every year, we’re encouraging all schools to recognize the importance of a healthy start to the day for fueling a child’s academic success.

Did you know children who eat breakfast are more likely to…

Reach higher levels of achievement in reading and math

Score higher on standardized tests

Have better concentration and memory

Be more alert and maintain a healthy weight

But when the school week gets busy, it’s easy for students to rush out the door in the morning without having a nutritious meal. That’s why school breakfast is such a great option! In fact, students who participate in school breakfast tend to have better attendance rates and fewer behavioral problems.

 

We are so grateful for all of our maintenance, and grounds crews!  They work tirelessly each and every day to keep our buildings and grounds in top shape. Our schools are clean and safe because of all the work our maintenance department does throughout the year. Thank you for all you do!

 

Thank you to the amazing crew at Lackland ISD!!

Around the District

 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

 

Register for SchoolCash Online today
It’s fast, easy & free
 
Create an account today so that you can be notified via email and pay for your child(ren)’s school activity fees online.

Why register?

24/7 shopping convenience

Secure, contactless & easy-to-use 

Receive email notifications as new items are available for purchase 

Manage all of your child(ren)’s school activity fees from a single account 

Check your account history at any time

View & print receipts as needed

Eliminates the need for your child(ren) to carry cash

Click here for the SchoolCash online page!!

 

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

 

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.

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. 

Nurses Corner

Announcement for Current PK Parents

 

Dear Parents and Guardians of Rising Kindergarten 

 

In order to comply with Texas Minimum State Vaccine Requirements, all students entering Kindergarten are required to have the following immunizations (4-year-old boosters):

 

DTap

Polio

MMR

Varicella

 

Often, a child has received their immunizations, but we do not have a copy of their most updated immunization record here in the clinic. There are several students still needing these immunizations.

 

If your child has an updated immunization record, you may submit it directly to the e-mails listed below or drop it off at the front office.

 

If your child will be attending Lackland ISD during the 2025–2026 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 form will not be allowed in class on the first day of school August 11, 2025, until we receive proof of the required immunizations.

 

If you have any questions, please call us at (210) 357-5040.

 

Thank you for your support, 

 

Mrs. Erika Adams, RN 

Email: adams.e@lacklandisd.net  

 

 

Mrs. Hannah Nagel, RN

Email: nagel.h@lacklandisd.net

 

 

Announcement for Current 6th Grade Parents

 

Dear Parents and Guardians of Rising 7th Grader                              

 

In order to comply with Texas Minimum State Vaccine Requirements, all students entering 7th Grade are required to have the following immunizations: 

 

One dose of Tetanus, Diptheria and acellular pertussis (Tdap) if at least 5 years have passed since the last dose of tetanus-containing vaccine.

One dose of Quadrivalent Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine (MCV4 or MenACWY) on or after 10th birthday

 

Often, a child has received their immunizations, but we do not have a copy of their most updated immunization record here in the clinic. There are several students still needing these immunizations.   

 

If your child has an updated immunization record, you may submit it directly to the e-mails listed below or drop it off at the front office.  

 

If your child will be attending Lackland ISD during the 2025–2026 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 form will not be allowed in class on the first day of school August 11, 2025, until we receive proof of the required immunizations.  

 

If you have any questions, please call us at (210) 357-5040.  

 

Thank you for your support, 

 

Mrs. Erika Adams, RN 

Email: adams.e@lacklandisd.net  

 

 

Mrs. Hannah Nagel, RN

Email: nagel.h@lacklandisd.net

 

 

*Please plan early to meet these requirements.  Some clinics will require a prescription from your medical provider.  

Stacey Happenings

1st Place!

Congratulations to the Stacey UIL One Act play cast and crew! They won first place at the district competition Monday, March 3rd at the Lackland Auditorium with their play ‘Antigone Now’.  Amazing work!

 
 

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.

 

Senior Sunrise

 

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Cowboy Breakfast pictures by the Stacey Yearbook crew 

can be downloaded here!!  

YeeHaw!!!

lisd.cc/2025cowboybreakfast

 

Elementary Happenings

MCEC- Military Child Education Coalition has an art contest celebrating the Month of the Military Child.  The top winners get Amazon gift cards, recognition on MCEC social media/newsletters and an invitation to attend the MCEC Global Training Summit in the summer. You submit your art (all medias accepted) directly to MCEC!

https://militarychild.org/programs-and-initiatives/the-call-for-the-arts/call-for-the-arts-contest/#top-content

 

SAMSAT, the San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology visits Lackland Elementary.

 

Read Across America - Matching Day

 

San Antonio Zoo field trip

 

There was gold at the end of the rainbow in Kindergarten as they practiced their math skills this week!

 

Students used paper airplanes to practice prepositional phrases and then wrote about their planes journey! ✈️

 

Ms. Thompson took a group of kids to SeaWorld.  They had a blast feeding the Sea Lions, watching the sharks, and cheering on the dolphins.

 

Butterflies in Elementary Art

 

 

Yearbook cover preview below

Gifted & Talented Corner

Multiple Perspectives


One key way 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 ____?

 

Click here for Gifted and Talented Websites!!

PTSO Spotlight 

Good Information

 
 
 
 

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 )

 
 

2024-2025 Parent and Family Engagement Sessions

 

Parent Participation in the REED Process: From REED to Evaluation

 

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 Session # 101201

9am-11am Virtual session # 103447

 

This professional development session focuses on the crucial role of parents in the special education process, particularly in the context of the Review of Existing Evaluation Data (REED). The session will explore the legal requirements and best practices for parent involvement in the REED process, aiming to foster effective collaboration between educators and families and build parent advocacy skills.

 

 

Navigating Inclusive Education: Understanding Supportive Practices for Parents and Families

 

Thursday, March 20, 2025 Session # 101202

9am-11am Virtual session # 103448

 

Calling all parents and families to join us for an enriching session focused on understanding and advocating for inclusive education practices. Throughout our time together, we'll delve into the heart of inclusive practices and their pivotal role in Specially Designed Instruction (SDI), uncovering how these strategies create opportunities for students with disabilities to thrive alongside their peers. From examining the continuum of services within special education to discussing practical approaches for promoting access and progress within the general education curriculum, this session offers valuable insights for parents and families navigating the educational landscape.

 

 
 

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.

 
 
 

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!

 

SAPL Homework Help

 

JBSA Library Homework help at home

 

Tutor.com for Parents

 
 
 
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