LISD E-Newsletter
December 13, 2024 |
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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:
*Saturday Dec. 14 FTC Robotics Meet 2 / HS Band & Jazz Concert - Pleasanton HS *Monday Dec. 16 JH Basketball vs La Pryor - AWAY / Band & Choir Concert - Auditorium 6:00pm *Tuesday Dec. 17
Varsity Girls Basketball vs Brackett at Stacey 5:00pm *Friday Dec. 20 Early Release 12:30 / JV Boys/Varsity Boys & Girls Basketball at Charlotte 5:00pm |
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
TO DISCUSS LACKLAND
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT’S
State Financial Accountability Rating (FIRST)
Lackland Independent School District
will hold a public meeting on
December 17, 2024, at 11:30 am
in the Board Room at
2460 Kenly Ave., BLDG 8265,
San Antonio, Texas 78236
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the
Lackland Independent School District’s
rating of “A” for “Superior Achievement” on the state’s financial
accountability system. |
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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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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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Stacey High School's "Bots in Blue" Excel at UIL 2A State Robotics Championships |
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DALLAS, TX - The University Interscholastic League (UIL) 2A State Championships for BEST Robotics, held from December 4th to 7th, 2024, featured a remarkable showcase of Texas's young engineering talent, with 76 teams vying for supremacy in STEM. Stacey High School’s "Bots in Blue" team not only competed but shone brightly, earning a commendable 5th place finish after qualifying through their first-place win at the South Texas Regional event on November 10th.
About the Team:
The "Bots in Blue" from Stacey High School have become synonymous with innovation and teamwork in the robotics arena. Under the guidance of coaches Mrs. Rebecca Huerta and Mr. Ken Kinsey, and Parent Mentor Richard Bramlett, this year's team, Olivia Albrecht, Cadence Bramlett, Harmony Bramlett, Christopher Clark, Joseph Coomber, Diego Flores, Eliana Flores, Le'anjre Jones, Isaiah Magana, Tristyn Myrick, Evan Stiverson, and Seth Yeager, demonstrated exceptional skill and creativity. Their path to the state championships was paved with a standout performance at the regionals, where they clinched the 1st place award from the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) for "Outstanding Team Initiative, Cohesiveness, Use of Robot Technology and Overall Excellence in All Facets of the Competition." This accolade led to a unique opportunity for the team to demonstrate their cutting-edge robot to over 3,000 attendees at the 2024 Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) conference at La Cantera Resort and Spa on November 20th.
The Championship Event:
The event in Dallas was a battleground for the best STEM schools in the state, with "Bots in Blue" distinguishing themselves through their creativity and technical acumen. The competition was intense, but Stacey High School's team navigated through the challenges with finesse, reaching the semi-finals after a series of grueling matches. Their 5th place finish in the 2A division positioned them in the top 2.5% of all 2A schools in Texas, a testament to their skill and determination.
Impact and Future:
The achievements of "Bots in Blue" at the state championships further elevate Stacey High School's standing in STEM education. This success not only instills pride but also serves as a catalyst for increased student involvement in science and engineering. With this level of recognition, doors are now open for the students to explore national and international competitions, potentially securing scholarships, mentorships, and forging pathways into the tech and engineering sectors.
The "Bots in Blue" have undeniably marked their territory in the robotics world, proving that with dedication, innovation, teamwork, and excellent coaching, great things are achievable. Their performance at the UIL 2A State Championships in Dallas stands as an inspirational milestone for aspiring engineers across Texas, highlighting the vibrant and competitive robotics community within the state. |
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Jr. High Basketball!
The Jr. High basketball teams took on the Brackett Tigers on Monday in the newly renovated Stacey gym. The 7th grade boys and 8th grade boys teams both won handily while the Lady Eagles lost a close hard fought game 17-16. |
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Congratulations to these young ladies for being selected to the Texas High School Coaches Association All Academic State Team!!! From left to right, Adrian Hughes and Danielle Yarbough were selected to the 1st Team and Alayna Factuar and Kyrie Yarbrough were selected to the 2nd Team!! This is a testament to their hard work both on and off the court!!!
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The Varsity Boys Basketball hosted a Basketball Skills Camp to raise money for the Class of 2026. The kids had a great time, and the boys worked hard! Special thanks to the Basketball Team and Coach Flores for giving up their Saturday! |
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Senior Spotlight: Amare Fears By: Tristan Armstrong, junior |
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Where are you from originally?
I was born in Houston Texas, but I’ve moved to a couple different states. I mostly grew up in Hawaii.
How long have you been going to Stacey?
I’ve been attending Stacey for around two years, I got here during Junior year.
What other places have you lived?
I’ve lived in Hawaii, California, Maryland, and here in Texas.
4.How long have you been doing Jiu Jitsu?
I’ve been doing Brazilian jiu jitsu for around one year. I started sometime around October last year.
Have you participated in any Jiu Jitsu events? If so, have you won any? Where do you go for competitions?
I participate in BJJ tournaments every few months, usually local, so here in San Antonio. I’ve won 3 gold medals so far.
Is there a color ranking system like karate?
There is a belt system, for the regular adult classes it ranges from white, blue, purple, brown, then black. With stripe ranks in between.
Have you been injured doing it?
The worst injury I have had training is messing up my knee. It still isn’t the same today.
What are your other hobbies?
I like drawing, lifting weights, playing video games and baking.
Are there any lessons about life that you have learned from Jiu Jitsu?
I learned that pain is part of the process. I’m never going to be at 100% and that’s okay.
What are your plans after high school?
I plan to join the Air Force right after high school. After basic training I want to fight in the UFC as my main career.
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Please join the Stacey Bands and Choirs as they present their annual Christmas Concert on Monday, December 16 at 6:00 pm in the Lackland ISD Auditorium. “Baby, It’s Cold Outside : an Ugly Christmas Sweater Extravaganza” will include a visit from Santa, who will be available for pictures and then judge our ugly Christmas sweater contest! Dust off your most fabulous sweater and come on down for some music to put you in the holiday mood!
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We had a blast at UIL on Thursday!! We've also been enjoying the season with wonderful student performances and spirit days! |
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Ms. Eeds class spreading holiday cheer and participating in the dress up days! |
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Order by Dec. 20th for the Early Bird price! Yearbook cover preview below |
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Greetings to our GT Community!
Welcome to December! With the late Thanksgiving break, it seems we will be breaking again for winter in no time! There are special events ahead on every school calendar this month! Enjoy the moments of celebration and community. Have a wonderful holiday, we will see you in 2025! |
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TAGT (Texas Association of Gifted and Talented) is now offering a podcast series supporting the GT community by providing a platform for insightful discussions, inspiring stories, and valuable resources. Podcasts include interviews, insights, parenting support, advocacy and action, and spotlights. Please see the TAGT Podcast web page for details on programming.
TAGT Podcast Web Page Referrals:
Please be reminded that the final day for submitting Gifted and Talented referrals is Friday, November 8th, 2024. Kindly use the link below to access the referral form.
https://www.cognitoforms.com/LacklandISD1/GiftedAndTalentedProgramReferralForm |
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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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Dear Parents and Guardians,
Welcome to a new school year! We look forward to a year filled with growth, learning, and success. Our dedicated team is here to support your child’s unique needs and help them reach their full potential. We believe in the power of collaboration and are excited to work closely with you to create an enriching and supportive educational experience.
As we embark on this journey together, please feel free to reach out to us with any questions, concerns, or ideas. Your insights and feedback are invaluable, and we want to ensure that we are meeting the needs of your child in the best possible way. Below is an opportunity for students with sensory needs to partake in the Nutcracker performance.
December 6-8, 13-15
SENSORY FRIENDLY PERFORMANCE
Our Valero Sensory Friendly performance, is danced by the professional dancers of Ballet San Antonio and is specifically designed for individuals with sensory sensitivities. Due to the incredible generosity of our sponsors, this performance is free to attend, but tickets are required.
The Nutcracker: Sensory Friendly Performance: https://balletsanantonio.org/for-the-kids/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery |
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2024-2025 Parent and Family Engagement Sessions Oral language development
Monday, December 16, 2024 Session # 102380
9am-11am Virtual session # 103426
How can parents support oral language development in their emerging bilingual children? This informative workshop offers parents the tools and strategies necessary to foster their children's linguistic growth. We will explore the stages of oral language development in children who are learning two languages, highlighting important milestones and best practices to enrich their language acquisition. (This session will be presented in Spanish.)
Self Determination: A Vital Skill to Prepare for Post-School Success
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 Session # 101178
9am-11am Virtual session # 103425
In this session, we will explore strategies for navigating disability awareness, equipping participants with the knowledge and tools to embrace their abilities while navigating challenges. Through engaging discussions and practical insights, attendees will gain valuable perspectives on understanding self-determination to overcome barriers, advocate for themselves, and thrive in various aspects of life. Whether you are navigating your own journey or supporting someone else, this session offers invaluable guidance and empowerment for fostering resilience and achieving personal growth.
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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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