LISD E-Newsletter October 20, 2023 |
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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 |
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Upcoming Events:
*Monday Oct. 23 Volleyball - Girls 7th & 8th Grade vs. Johnson City at Stacey *Tuesday Oct. 24 Cross Country - Coed High School - Regional Cross Country Meet Corpus Christi (TAMU CC) |
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Lackland ISD Holds Town Hall
Lackland ISD Superintendent, Dr. Burnie Roper, facilitated the first town hall for the 2023-24 school year on October 11, 2023. Dr. Roper shared the district’s recently adopted vision, mission, and beliefs and how they drive practices outlined in the Strategic Plan for 2022-2027. The meeting included introductions of Lackland ISD personnel and the JBSA-Lackland School Liaison Officer, Mrs. Dianna Fryer. Meeting content included announcements regarding the current Board of Trustee position vacancy. More information regarding application procedures is listed at https://www.lacklandisd.net/board/new-board-members. Federal and Special Programs Director, Dayna Guyton, provided an update regarding activities associated with the 2022-2027 DoDEA Grant. These activities include the summer stem camps serving over 60 elementary students and approximately 25 secondary students. Dr. Roper and team members responded to questions presented by parent participants. These questions prompt the district’s need to explore robotics for 6th graders, determine methods for communicating the utilization of funds to support instruction and student activities, providing welcoming access for parents while ensuring student safety, and partnering with parents to ensure appropriate supports are provided to students specifically those with special needs. Lackland ISD will hold the next Town Hall meeting on January 17, 2024, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Lackland ISD Auditorium.
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Volunteer and Parent Engagement Opportunities Scan our QR code to Participate!
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.
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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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The JV and Varsity high school volleyball teams attended the UTSA vs. University of South Florida on October 6, 2023 as a team bonding activity. The girls were able to see the game played at the next level and pick up some tips by watching. The last home volleyball game is today Friday October 20th vs. Johnson City. Please come out and support the girls if you can! |
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Meet the Stacey Yearbook Staff! |
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(front) Gabby DeLambo: editor-in-chief Breana Burkham: photography editor, cover design
(2nd row) Adisyn Piper: assistant editor, senior ads Audrey Kost: layouts, cover design
Kaylea Frair: layouts, cover design (3rd row) Adrian Hughes: business manager, layouts Leigha Beaty: layouts, photography Morgan Wedewer: layouts, photography (4th row) Landon Miner: photography, layouts Ryleigh Briggs: photography, layouts Audrey Upton: photography, layouts |
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Livestream - Stacey Volleyball and Basketball
For those that can't make Stacey athletic events in person, all volleyball and basketball games are available on Youtube at the link below. The livestream may be delayed 30-60 seconds and are recorded for later viewing as well. We encourage you to come out and support our Lady Eagles this season as they continue to demonstrate excellence both on the court and in the classroom. Go Eagles!
https://www.youtube.com/@staceyathletics8536/streams |
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Please help us to congratulate 2nd Grade Teacher, Mrs. Truelove. She was nominated and chosen by her peers to be this month’s Golden Eagle Staff Member! |
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NATIONAL CHOCOLATE CUPCAKE DAY
from The hostesses with the mostesses!! |
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Learning about the Eclipse
What a cool experience! Presenters all of the way from Maryland taught our 5th graders about the eclipse. They loved it and had great questions for the experts! 😎 |
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Mrs. Flores also captured a photo of one of our 5th graders conducting their student-led fall conference. Amazing! I love how it let's them take ownership of their successes! |
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Ms. Toliver's 1st graders at recess! |
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Kinder Corner with Mrs. Sewell
What a week it has been! Students really got into their learning as they used their bodies to make letter formations on the floor, did experiments, and wrapped up their study of the book Jalapeño Bagels by sampling some of the spicy treats and washing it down with fresh apple cider. A trip to the Book Fair ensured exciting stories for all! |
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October 23rd- 27th is Red Ribbon Week at Lackland Elementary. Red Ribbon Week is an alcohol, tobacco, smoking, and other drug and violence prevention awareness campaign observed annually in October in the United States. It began as a tribute to fallen DEA special agent Enrique Camerena in 1985. According to the United States DEA, Red Ribbon Week is the nation's largest and longest-running drug awareness and prevention program.
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2023 / 2024 Lackland Elementary Yearbook |
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This school year's cover design! |
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Personalized catalogs featuring your child's artwork are on the way but you can get a jump on ordering by using the link below to find your child's artwork then order! Just enter their name!
Please make sure to use the order code found under their name for this year's program!
Thank you!! Products will be delivered in time for Christmas! You will be given the option to have the items shipped directly to your home or to the school for distribution!
Thank you for your support!
https://arttoremember.com/school/3275XS
See all 626 artworks that our students created for this program at the online artshow!
Enjoy!!
https://arttoremember.com/artshow/3275XS |
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Overexcitabilities – Discussion Guide
What are Overexcitabilities?
Insatiable love of learning, capacity to care intensely for people and ideas, boundless energy, vivid imagination.
Heightened sensitivity and response to internal/external stimuli.
Can result in creativity and advanced emotional/ethical development in adulthood.
Overexcitabilities are found more frequently in the gifted population.
Cannot be unlearned but can be managed
Click here for the full article! |
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“One Pill Kills” is set up across the state to educate Texans on how to prevent, recognize, and reverse fentanyl poisonings. Students and families need to know that other drugs may contain a deadly level of fentanyl. You cannot see, taste, or smell it. It is almost impossible to tell if another drug is laced with fentanyl unless tested with a fentanyl testing strip. Parents, please see the fliers attached that gives information about fentanyl and it’s affects.
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DISTRICT WIDE Gifted and Talented ANNOUNCEMENTS G/T Referral Window September 7-November 30 Students eligible for evaluation Currently enrolled LISD students in grades K-12. Students who are not identified for gifted and talented services in LISD in any content area.
Use this link to submit a referral: https://www.cognitoforms.com/LacklandISD1/GiftedAndTalentedProgramReferralForm Lackland ISD Gifted and Talented Services
In alignment with the Texas State Plan for Services for Gifted and Talented Students, the mission of the gifted services in LISD is to provide learning opportunities that challenge and develop students identified for gifted services through creative, self-directed learning. This can be seen through the development of innovative projects and performances that reflect students’ individuality, as well as through honed research skills and advanced critical thinking.
Gifted and Talented services are educational interventions for students who perform at or show the potential for performing at a remarkably high level of accomplishment when compared to others of the same age, experience, or environment.
Elementary: Identified students in grades K-5 are cluster grouped with GT-trained teachers in the core subject areas of English language arts, social studies, science, and mathematics. Services for identified Kindergarten students begin March 1 as mandated by the state.
Secondary: Identified students in grades 6-12 are provided service through Honors and AP classes with GT-trained teachers in the core subject areas of English language arts, social studies, science, and mathematics.
Lesson differentiation, and participation in the projects aligned to the Texas Performance Standards Project (TPSP) are some of the varied curricular options utilized in core GT classes. |
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With Halloween coming very soon, consider attending this family friendly Halloween event: https://issuu.com/inclusionstartshere/docs/q2_2023_inclusion_in_action_e-magazine
In this edition of Inclusion In Action, you will find a teaser of things to come in 2024! Learn more about our upcoming More Delightful Than Frightful Halloween Event on October 31st and information on our annual Snowball Run where you can run, walk, roll, or stroll to support our mission of inclusion!
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The Special Education Department welcomes back all Lackland families for a wonderful 2023-2024 school year! We are here to assist you with any questions or concerns, ensure you have a smooth transition to and/or from Lackland ISD, and provide specialized services when required.
Are you new to San Antonio? Have you heard of Morgan’s Wonderland? It’s the first of its kind. A multisensory theme park and center for individuals with special needs. Check out their new Multi-Assistance Center providing health, living, and other resources to individuals with special needs and disabilities and their family members! https://morganswonderlandmac.com/ Another excellent resource for new families is Any Baby Can. They provide services at no cost, regardless of income to families with a child from birth through 17 years old with ANY medical diagnosis. Home - Any Baby Can San Antonio Nancy Hernandez Garcia, M.S. Special Education Coordinator School Psychologist Office 210-357-5081 |
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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
STEM Fun at Home
As parents, when it comes to hearing and learning
about STEM education we may immediately feel
confused, anxious, or lack confidence. Learn more
about STEM and embrace it in a fun way! Learn
ways to dive into learning with your child at home.
Talking about STEM with your children will help them
understand that learning is all around them. Walk out
with some cool ideas and activities to use with your
kids at home.
Session # 94337
Thursday, October 26, 2023 VIRTUAL
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
Visual Supports in the Home
Communication is the key and children who are still
developing language and communication will need
different supports in building those receptive and
expressive language skills. Children with disabilities
highly benefit from visual supports to help them
understand the world around them. Not just in the
classroom but at home, too! In this session, we will go
over the many ways visuals can be used in the home
from choice boards to behavior supports.
Session # 94341
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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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