LISD E-Newsletter

February 21, 2020 

Admin Alley

Bud to Boss Training for New Leaders

Several district supervisors in the operations department completed a 2-day Bud to Boss Workshop this week. All of the district’s business, HR, technology and operations mid-management leaders have completed this workshop.

The workshop is based on a book co-authored by Kevin Eikenberry and Guy Harris titled, From Bud to Boss: Secrets to a Successful Transition to Remarkable Leadership.

The 2-day training explored topics such as:

·       Succeeding in the Transition to Leadership

·       Working with Change

·       Becoming a Great Communicator

·       Coaching and Feedback

·       Collaborating with Others

·       Commitment to Success (Goal Setting)

One of the many engagement activities included a team-building activity illustrated below:

[Left to right] Rebecca Macal, Transportation Supervisor, Thomas Estrada, Custodial Supervisor, and Steve Ramos, Lead Custodian  

                      

Throughout the workshop the participants were provided with opportunities to share leadership challenges and to learn practical steps to face the challenges with confidence.

The workshop was facilitated by a Certified Bud to Boss Trainer (and Chief Financial Officer for Lackland ISD), Rebecca Estrada.

Around the District

Today, the Technology Department celebrated reaching our 10,000th incident in our online support system.  The system went live on August 18, 2016, so we reached that number in about three and a half years.  That 10,000th incident therefore represents a significant milestone for our department, and it shows the immense amount of work that the department has accomplished for the people in our district who have come to rely upon them for superior technical support.

 

Students in Mr. Keller’s class worked on designing a banner for the event, and Stacey sophomore Naomi Sater won that contest.  She is pictured here beside her winning banner, which was hung at a celebration luncheon this Thursday.  Many thanks to Naomi for her hard work on the winning design!

 

HR Coordinator and Administrative Assistant to Superintendent Yolanda Jackson and Elementary Principal Teresa Leija were also honored at the event . . . They were the two individuals who had submitted the greatest number of incidents during that time period.

 

We are super-proud of our Technology Department for the tremendous amount of work they do.  Our operational team works to keep our servers, switches, and computers going, and our instructional team works hard to help us figure out how to leverage technology in our instruction.  Thanks to the entire team for all their hard work!

Lackland ISD Shares Survey Results

Parents Speak

Thank you for taking advantage of the opportunity to share your voice as members of the Lackland ISD learning organization by participating in the Fall 2019 survey opportunities.  The links below will give you access to reports.  These reports will share results and comparison data for survey results from Spring 2017 – Fall 2019. 

Lackland ISD parents from both the elementary and secondary campuses have the opportunity to participate in a family survey.  The survey solicits feedback related to family-school relationships.  This survey measures barriers to engagement, family engagement, school climate, and school fit.  You are encouraged to review the results of family survey and engage with your child’s teachers and campus personnel to support us in improvement efforts.

 

   Family Survey Spring 17' - Fall 19'
 
 In addition to the survey opportunities, parents were asked to provide specific feedback regarding two things our schools do well and two things we could do to improve.  Accolades shared were related to an understanding staff, student safety, and teacher’s dedication to the students. Communication and the playground are areas where growth is a welcomed opportunity.   To improve communication to parents many teachers are utilizing various apps to communicate information. Additionally, there are newsletters sent home from teachers, monthly calendars sent via email and the e-news.  Furthermore, because of your input we’ve be able to develop a monthly series of Let’s Talk events tailored to the needs of your families.    Campus and district teams are currently reviewing data and developing plans to inform learning organization priorities towards continuous improvement.  Our goal is to provide periodic updates regarding actions taken. 

We share this information with you to enlist your continued engagement with the survey and our efforts towards continuous improvement.  Please continue to share your needs and desires through the surveys; as you can see your voice is making a difference.

*Attention Concerning COVID-19

  New Parent Portal Login:  https://txeis20.txeis.net/ParentPortal/login?distid=015913

Join the Lackland ISD Student Support Team

 

Lackland ISD is gearing up to build a solid team of substitutes to help us accomplish mandatory training for our teachers and staff.  Do you love children?  Do you have a degree? Do you hold a teaching certificate in Texas or another state? If so Lackland ISD needs you! Please consider applying to be a substitute at www.lacklandisd.net under our Human Resources Department tab. 

Stacey Happenings 

Three Stacey students named finalists for local financial literacy competition 

 

Last week, a team of three Stacey Junior/Senior High School students was named one of six finalists for the 12th Annual Jr. Duel In Ol' San Antonio Financial Literacy Competition, sponsored by the San Antonio CPA Society/CE Foundation and Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union (RBFCU).

Bella Evans, Jacob Gamboa and Sara Kinney (pictured from L-R) will present their case study solution in front of a panel of five judges from the business community and compete for the top prize next Saturday, Feb. 29, at RBFCU's corporate headquarters in Live Oak.

 

The Jr. Duel In Ol' San Antonio is designed to stimulate, teach, reinforce and provide long-term knowledge and the use of practical personal financial skills for local high school students. It involves leading students through personal finance topics, culminating with a case study that each team is to solve before presenting to members of the local business community if selected as a finalist.

Let’s celebrate and congratulate Lauren Sawvel, sophomore at Stacey High School.

Lauren was recently awarded a scholarship for a 4-week Summer Program at the University Southern California. This scholarship is targeted toward highly-motivated high school students of active families in the military.  The USC Summer Programs students preview “freshman year” at one of the world’s leading private research universities, studying in the same classrooms and laboratories, residing in the same residence halls, and dining in the same facilities as USC undergraduates. The Summer Programs Office will cover the entire tuition and fees, airfare, room and board, and course materials for Lauren to attend the 4-week college credit program. Lauren received one of the thirty full ride scholarships reserved for military students. The entire program will involve 600 selected students from 20 countries.

The College Career Military Readiness team is thrilled that Lauren is getting this opportunity. We look forward to having more students awarded with similar scholarships and CCMR experiences in the future. We will continue to partner with Mrs. Baltazar and secondary counselors as unique programs become available.  For ongoing scholarship opportunities, connect with Mrs. Guyton or Mrs. Antoine in Room 4808.

Valentine s2s and js2s Socials

 

Last Thursday, S2S hosted a Valentine’s Day themed lunch bunch for new high school students and an after school social for new junior high students.   To kick off the events, a question ball was tossed around and when caught, the students would say their name and answer the question their right thumb touched. After everyone got to know each other, they started to play Valentine Minute to Win It games such as word scrambles and moving conversational hearts with chop sticks. After games, S2S served sherbet punch and cupcakes the guests decorated. Lunch Bunches and after school socials help new students make new friends and get comfortable in their new school. 

Dungeons and Dragons is an exciting game filled with mythical adventures and fantasy. It is a game that invites all types of people, and brings them together for a game of thrills. This is a game that everyone can share and be part of, no matter if your 11 or 17! This is a game that will bring together a variety of people and unite them with a similar cause: to have fun and play D&D!

 

This fantastic club was organized and launched by Senior, Sophie Davis.  It is open to all students Junior high through High-school. S2S sponsored the first meeting and further meetings will be held at the teen and youth centers.  Anyone who has completed the required paperwork for the center can participate.  D and D / Pathfinder events are held every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month, after school at the teen/youth center.  If you are interested, speak with Mrs. Duron or an S2S member who can let you in on this amazing opportunity. Now for the true question, can you beat the dungeon master? 

Introducing: Ms. Tanya Prescher

by: Catie Traxler, freshman

Ms. Prescher is the Junior High theatre teacher and is the technical director for the Drama Club here at Stacey JR/SR High School. She has worked here for 10 years and, since she has been here, she described “a huge advance in the technology game” at Stacey. Her favorite part of working at this school is the close-knit family type of environment that Stacey provides. She says, “People take care of each other.” Ms. Prescher describes the hardest part of her job to be putting a lot of time and effort into reaching students and not succeeding. Running the technical side of things for the drama department has also been an important aspect of her life. Her favorite play that she has put on since she has been here was Eurydice because it was her first play here, and her eldest daughter starred in it.

In her free time, Ms. Prescher enjoys spending time with her family and traveling. She says that if she could travel anywhere in the world, she would go to Bora Bora. Something you may not know about Ms. Prescher is that she is a huge advocate for every student’s mental health, and she used to be an avid dancer. Ms. Prescher is only one of the wonderful faces of teachers and staff here with interesting stories and amazing personalities. If you are ever attending a family night, or happen to be on the Stacey JR/SR High School campus, be sure to stop by and meet the gem that is Ms. Prescher. 

Stacey Art

Nine Stacey High School students:  Emma Mc Ferrin, Sophie Davis, Neil Miguel, Naomi Sater, Victoria Concepcion, Symphony Nieves, Hayley-Jane Sablan, Serenity Privitt and Rachelle Martinex-Cruz all competed in VASE (Visual Arts Scholastic Event) on February 15th, each of them earned a Superior rating on their art work and were awarded a Regional medal.  

There were over 1200 artworks presented at this event, of which 93 were selected and awarded Area medals and these artists and their artwork will be entered in the State Event which will be held in San Marcos on April 25th. We are thrilled to announce that 3 Stacey students will be a part of that illustrious group. Victoria Concepcion: Heart and Seoul, Neil Miguel; Street Fight, and Serenity Privitt: Mellified. Please join in recognizing these students and their great accomplishments.

A Few Minutes with  Mrs. Guyton

by: Kelsey Traxler, junior

Dayna Guyton is the Lackland ISD AVID District Coordinator and the DoDEA Grants Director.

 

How long have you been with Lackland ISD?

I started working for the district in Oct. 2017

What made you decide to pursue an educational career?

I have an unyielding desire to effect change by showing others how to tap into their own limitless possibilities.

How did you first get involved with the Military schools?

Prior to working for LISD I worked for the Air Force at the Military Family Readiness Center.  I helped service members and their dependents find employment after separating or retiring.  I wanted to support kids’ navigation of pursuing careers after seeing how difficult it was for the adults, so when the opportunity opened for me at LISD I took it! I also happen to be a military spouse and mom, so I have seen first hand some the hurdles and wanted to be a part of the solution.

Where did you spend your childhood?

I was born and lived in Tucson, AZ until I was about 7. Then I moved with my mom here to San Antonio where I lived until I graduated from high school. 

What is your favorite part of Stacey?

The students!  There is such an incredible opportunity to get to know each and every one of you.  I’m only sorry that I haven’t taken more time to do so.

What is your favorite thing about living in Texas?

The fact that my family lives here.  I really loved living in Virginia.

Do you have any pets? If not, what would your ideal pet be?

I don’t have any pets now.  If I did it would be a dog…a big dog!

What is your favorite color and why?

My favorite color is white. It’s such a brilliant color and it goes well with anything. More importantly white remains significant even in the background while still allowing other colors to standout.

What is your favorite school subject and why?

Math, because it came easy and it just seemed so simple.  English, because of its interesting nuances.  I feel privileged to understand them both so well.

What is your favorite ice cream flavor?

Carrot Cake, they sell it at Smallcakes Cupcakery 

Thank you Mrs. Guyton!!

⚠ATTENTION⚠

Teen Dating Violence Month

Are you aware of or worried about your child’s relationship?

How can I help my child?

Look for the warning signs of abuse. This can help you see the abusive relationship before it’s too late. Some signs may be:

*Child’s partner is jealous or possessive 
*Marks or Bruises
*Child begins to act different                                          
*Child stops spending time with others
*Child’s partner texts or calls excessively
                                                                                                        

Tips to keep in mind:

*Listen and give support 
*Show your concern
*Talk about the behaviors, not the person
*Accept/believe what your child is telling you
*Be prepared for whatever happens
*Decide on next steps together

Is your child in an unhealthy relationship?

It is NEVER too early to talk to your child about unhealthy relationships and teen dating violence. Prevent the cycle from starting by having conversations with them about it and giving them advice on how to avoid it. Violence in relationships isn’t always from someone they’re dating, it could be a friend. Talk to your child about all forms of relationship violence.

Do you need help?

Here are some safe hotlines you can call or message for advice:

 Loveisrespect; 1-866-331-9474 

The National Domestic Violence Hotline; 1-800-799-7233 

Crisis Hotline; 1-866-223-1111

TNDV Live Help Chat; https://www.thehotline.org/what-is-live-chat/

Onyourmind ChatRoom; http://www.onyourmind.net/

  

Need more tips?

If you want more information on TDVAM or tips, then you can go to:

Loveisrespect.com

BreakTheCycle.org

ACalltoMan.org

Violence Prevention

High schoolers playing a TDVA kahoot

TDVA bookmarks being handed out

JROTC Recruitment

Elementary Happenings 

In SFA we finished reading a book called The Great Frog Race and Other Poems. Our Adventures in Writing assignment was to create our own poem. We chose to write a Haiku about bluebonnets. Spring is upon us, and soon we will see them across Texas! 

Mr. Button's 3.2 SFA class excels at partner reading! 

Kinder Valentines

3rd grade Valentines!

Farmers Perspective - 2nd grade Art

Parents,

Please don't forget to check the Elementary lost and found. It is located right across from the interior Library doors.

Ring the door and let us know that you are here to check the lost and found and we will buzz you in.

PTSO Spot light 

Good Information

https://www.sarodeo.com/about/special-offers-promotions

Click these links for more information:

 

*Pokemon Night

*Friend Speed Dating

*Wizarding World Night

 

Wednesday, February 26, 2020, 9:00 a.m.--12:00 p.m.

Connecting the Math in School to the Math at Home (Grades 3-5) Building students’ confidence in critical thinking of questioning in grades 3-5 is crucial to capture their mathematical success. Participants will engage in instructional strategies that develop their understanding of questions and learn ways to assist parents in making connections that can help them with their child(ren) at home. Session ID# 59523

Thursday, February 27, 2020, 9:00 a.m.--12:00 p.m.

Parenting in the Digital Age Our children’s access to technology can both empower and endanger them. Come to this training to learn what to look out for as parents in your child’s digital interactions. What is reasonable in usage? How do you find out about apps, games and websites? Should children and teens have social media accounts? How should you handle cyberbullying? You will leave this training with practical advice and tools to assist you in your role as a 21st Century parent! Session ID# 58865 Webinar ID# 60045

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