LISD E-Newsletter
November 8, 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 Nov. 9 SA BEST Robotics Presentation - St. Mary's University *Sunday Nov. 10
SA BEST Robotics Competition - St. Mary's University *Monday Nov. 11 Veterans Day - School Holiday
*Tuesday Nov. 12 Varsity Girls Basketball at Center Point 5:00pm / JV/Varsity Boys Basketball at Geneva Boerne
*Thursday Nov. 14 PTSO Meeting 3:30 Elementary Cafeteria 3:30pm *Friday Nov. 15 Fall Festival 4:00 - 6:00pm / JV/Varsity Boys Basketball at Karnes City |
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Veterans Day -- originally called Armistice Day -- began as an occasion to reflect upon the heroism of those who died in our country's service. It falls on November 11, the anniversary of the signing of the armistice that ended World War I.
In 1954, the name of the holiday was changed from "Armistice Day" to "Veterans Day" in order to recognize veterans of all wars. Related: Learn about the history of Veterans Day
We celebrate and honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. Veterans Day is a time for us to pay our respects to those who have served. For one day, we stand united in respect for you, our veterans.
Veterans Day is celebrated across the U.S. with a variety of events to honor and recognize the service of military veterans. Each year on November 11, there is a prominent Veterans Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, where the president traditionally lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. In addition to the wreath laying at Arlington National Cemetery, several other prominent national Veterans Day ceremonies take place across the United States, including:
National World War II Memorial: Located in Washington, D.C., this memorial hosts an annual ceremony featuring speeches by dignitaries and veterans, as well as a wreath-laying event to honor those who served during World War II.
Veterans Day National Ceremony: Also held at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C., this event includes the traditional reading of the names of veterans who have passed away in the last year, along with musical tributes and speeches.
California's Veterans Day Ceremony: Held at the California State Capitol in Sacramento, this ceremony features a program that includes musical performances, speeches from state officials, and a wreath-laying ceremony to honor California veterans.
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial: This memorial in Washington, D.C., hosts special ceremonies that often include the reading of names of fallen soldiers and other tributes to Vietnam veterans, emphasizing remembrance and reflection.
These ceremonies serve to honor and remember the sacrifices of veterans, providing opportunities for reflection.
Veterans Day is a time to honor and thank those who have served in the military for their sacrifices and dedication. It's an important day to show appreciation.
You might consider writing a heartfelt letter or spending time with a veteran, listening to their stories and sharing their experiences. Volunteering at a local veterans' organization or donating to nonprofits that support veterans' health and well-being can also make a meaningful impact. Even simple acts like attending a Veterans Day ceremony or flying the American flag show respect and solidarity.
Your efforts can help veterans feel valued and supported, not just on this day, but throughout the year. |
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**Lackland ISD Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Newly Renovated Gymnasium**
After much anticipation, Lackland Independent School District (ISD) celebrated the completion of its gymnasium renovations with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at 7:30 a.m. The event marked a significant milestone for students, student-athletes, coaches, and staff who had been eagerly awaiting the facility’s upgrades.
The ceremony was attended by several distinguished guests, including Board Member Mr. Sheehan, representatives from Allpro Construction, and Debra Dockery Architects. The event was facilitated by Dr. Tonya Hyde, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction. Mr. Concha, Director of Operations, shared valuable insights into the project’s scope and progress, while Mr. Sheehan expressed his gratitude to students, coaches, and the community for their patience during the renovations.
The newly renovated gymnasium comes as a welcome addition to the district, especially considering the challenges the athletic programs faced in the interim, holding games in competitor gymnasiums and JBSA facilities. Despite these obstacles, Lackland ISD's Varsity Volleyball team has had a strong season, paving the way for what looks to be a promising championship run. The ribbon cutting marks not only the completion of the project but also the continued commitment of Lackland ISD to providing quality facilities that support both academic and athletic excellence. |
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National STEM/STEAM Day is celebrated annually on November 8th to recognize the importance of the fields of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. The day's goal is to inspire students to pursue careers in these fields and to raise awareness of their importance. Some ways to celebrate National STEM/STEAM Day include:
Visiting a museum
Participating in a library workshop
Taking a field trip
Discussing STEM/STEAM careers
Exploring the world around you
Having fun with technology
Participating in a classroom competition
Attending a workplace event
Listening to stories from STEM employers
STEM/STEAM equips kids with skills that are important for success in school and work in the 21st century, including critical thinking, communication, collaboration, creativity, digital literacy, innovation, leadership, and problem solving |
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Happy Dia De Los Muertos from the cafeteria crew! |
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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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Eliminates the need for your child(ren) to carry cash |
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Job Opportunities!
Lackland Independent School District is looking for…
*Instructional Technologist *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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On November 1st, the Stacey Eagles Boys’ Cross Country competed in the UIL State 2A Cross Country at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock. The boys started work during the summer to achieve this goal. They became the second Boys’ team and third team overall to make it to State in school history. Before the race, the boys got an opportunity to meet and take a picture with the real Thomas Valles from the movie McFarland, USA. Zach Born led the boys with time of 17:22, for a 24th place finish and earn CCCAT All-State. For Zach, this was his third trip to the State meet and 2nd All-State selection. For Jarred Dunn, Roel Garcia, Caden Kelstrom, Lazaro Barajas, Cameron Westerlund, and Eduardo Barajas, it was their first experience and together, as a team, they placed 14th overall. Congratulations on such a successful season, guys!!!!
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Thomas Valles (McFarland, USA) and the boys' team |
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Zach Born (CCCAT All-State) |
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Stacey volleyball raises the standard with the first undefeated varsity volleyball district championship in over 20 years! |
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Biology Students creating models of the process of Mitosis. |
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Stacey Flashback:
Mitchell Driver & Hannah Eselgroth By: Audrey Upton, sophomore |
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Mitchell Driver & Hannah Eselgroth(Driver) are both Stacey graduates from the class of 2016. They are married and living in Mississippi. When did you attend Stacey?
Mitchell: I attended Stacey in 5th and 6th grade (2008-2010), and moved back for my senior year (2015-2016).
Hannah: I attended Stacey high school from 2014-2016, and Lackland elementary school from 2004-2011
What is your favorite memory from your time at Stacey?
Mitchell: My favorite memory was moving back to Stacey and reuniting with friends that I had been classmates with back in elementary school. My first day was a bit surreal reuniting with all of them but it made my transition to a new school so much easier compared to all of the other times I had just been the new kid that knew nobody.
Hannah: My favorite memory from Stacey would be my junior year. The whole year was a blast for me, and I got to make a bunch of lifelong friends.
How many schools did you attend?
Mitchell: From preschool to Senior year, I attended nine different schools.
Hannah: I attended a total of 5 schools.
What did you do after graduating from high school, and what are you doing now?
Mitchell: After graduating high school, I went to college at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida. I got my Master’s degree in Aeronautical Science while also doing flight training and becoming a flight instructor. After college I joined the Navy and became a fighter pilot, which was my dream job since the 1st grade.
Hannah: After high school I had some health issues to tend to for a year, post-graduation. Once my health was stable, I attended Johnson and Wales University and received my bachelor’s in public health with a minor in Epidemiology. Shortly after finishing school, my husband Mitchell and I got married. As of right now I am not currently seeking a job but instead I am at home with our dog and settling into the lifestyle of being a jet pilots’ wife. I am hoping to begin getting my master’s at our next duty station.
How long have you been married?
Hannah: Mitchell and I have been married for about three years. We met in the fifth grade at Lackland elementary school, we then reconnected in our senior year of high school at Stacey in 2016.
Is there something you wish you had known before graduating?
Mitchell:In terms of skills I wish I had been taught, I would say more classes dealing with economics including taxes, credit cards, interest rates, etc. It's very important to understand how these things work in the world and if I had known what I know now, I could have saved myself a lot of money after high school.
Hannah: Before graduating, I wish I had known to just appreciate being a kid. I rushed myself into adulthood not realizing that I wasn’t embracing the present.
What advice would you give to current high school students?
Mitchell:My advice to high schoolers would be to set yourselves up for success by doing well in school, but don’t forget to have fun and enjoy the last few years you have before adulthood. Spend every chance you can with your friends and make plenty of memories, because in a few years you will all graduate and start your own journeys. Being an adult is a lot of fun if you put in the hard work up front and know what you really want out of life. Always have a goal and be a nice person, it will take you far.
Hannah: Some advice for current students: Respect your teachers, I know that sounds cheesy but from 2019-2021 I got to be a teacher at an elementary school. During that time, I learned how little they got paid, how much they had to deal with not only from the students, but also the parents and the heads of the school. It’s a lot to juggle, and they really do care about you. Don’t take their generosity for granted. Focus on school, pay attention. When I was younger, I didn’t care about school much and I later learned to regret that, I ended up having to work 10x harder.
Where do you live now?
Mitchell: I'm currently stationed in Mississippi for about a year of flight training, flying the T-45. We aren't sure where we will end up next, but we have our sights set on getting stationed in Japan in a few years.
Thank you Mitchell & Hannah! |
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The Mystery of the Misplaced-S! |
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Media Center's Book vending machine
*click twice to expand! |
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Kinder Corner Our Future’s So Bright! |
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It’s Election Day, who will win, Farmer Brown or Duck? |
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Interview with Mrs. Martinez
By Evalynn Hulburt 4th grade |
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Hello, everyone! My name is Evalynn Hurlburt, and I’m going to tell you about a teacher we all like to call Mrs. Martinez. It all started when I was in 3rd grade, and I loved her! She was like the best teacher in the world. I was heartbroken when I had to move on from her class, but I was so happy to get to interview her now for the Journalism Club. When I asked Mrs. Martinez for an interview, she said yes, and I was so excited! On the day of the interview, we sat down, and I asked her some fun questions. My first question was, "What’s your favorite thing about being a teacher at this school?" She told me that she loves getting to know all the kids. Next, I asked her, "What was your favorite subject when you were in elementary school?" She said math! Even now, she says math is still her favorite subject.
My last question was, "What advice would you give a student who wants to be a teacher someday?" She said to “Try to learn something every day” because you never know where education will take you.
I was so inspired by her words, and I hope you enjoy reading about her advice as much as I enjoyed interviewing her! P.S. I think all the teachers are cool!
Take flight and soar, Eagles! |
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Art to Remember!
Your child should have brought home a custom order form featuring their artwork! If not, no worries just click on either of the forms below and find their art by entering their name. If you have the form just enter their custom order code! *You can even upload a new art image! The Lackland Elementary art department will receive 26% of all sales! Orders can be shipped directly to your home or to the school for free, well before the Christmas break! We appreciate your continued support!
See all of our students artwork this year at our online artshow!
just click here!
https://arttoremember.com/artshow/3275XS |
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Nearly 60 products to choose from!
Click on either of these flyers to find artwork and order! |
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Order by Dec. 20th for the Early Bird price! Yearbook cover preview below |
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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 MTSS, RTI, Alphabet Soup
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 Session # 101170
9am-11am Virtual session # 103403
MTSS & RTI, all the letters and acronyms but what do they mean? Join us as we explore the recipe for this alphabet soup. This course will provide an overview of the MTSS and RTI framework. Learn more about the tiers that make-up the framework and overall, how they can benefit your child. If your child is receiving support through Multi-Tiered Systems of Support or Response to Intervention or if your child is experiencing academic or behavioral skill gaps, then this session is for you. Let's get to cooking, alphabet soup that is.
Parent Cafés: Protective Factor--Support Thursday, November 14, 2024 Session # 101171 *9 am - 11:30 am (In-person only)
Parent Café is a welcoming space for small group conversations and connections. Meaningful interactive discussions about healing and growth within families are the core of the café. Parents share experiences and strategies to help families become stronger and resilient.
During this session parents will be introduced and discuss concrete support in times of need. Everybody needs help sometimes, and families that can get help when they need it are able to stay strong and healthy. It is a sign of strength to ask for help when you need it. This session is presented by community partner Charles Chavez from Early Childhood Systems Building Program at University Health.
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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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