LVMS Newsletter
January 20th, 2023, Edition IV
Coming Up!
Monday, January 23rd - UIL Academic Meet at Burnet Middle School(More details are below)
Friday, February 3rd - Spring Dance, 6:30 - 9:00
Statement vs. Claim
UIL
Life on Planets
Dance Dress Code Note
No, people will not be turned away if they aren't wearing jeans. That's only a suggestion...the only stipulation is that students still need to follow the school dress code.
If there are any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!
Yearbooks are now on sale!
Yearbooks are on sale NOW! The cost is $35.00, only $5.00 more with your student's name. Price will increase on 2/18/23.
We currently have space in our yearbook for a few more ads. This is your chance to surprise your student with some words of encouragement for their year of accomplishment. Don't forget to ask a family member, friend, grandparents, co-workers, or neighbors if they would like to buy an ad. Ads can be purchased through the yearbook order site and are completely customizable.
Also, do you have some amazing photos of your student(s) from trips over the Summer or Winter break? We are currently looking for more photos of our students' travels to add to our yearbook. Please note, picture submission does not guarantee placement into the book. Please email photos to Lela Talley by 2/15/23:
Thank you for your continued support with the LVMS yearbook program!
UIL Information
The following UIL events will be competing at Burnet Middle School starting at 4:00:
Impromptu Speaking
Modern Oratory
Oral Reading
Social Studies
Spelling
Math
Students travelling to Burnet will be leaving campus at 2:30 on Monday, and return time should be 9:00. We have created a Team App called LVMS UIL 2023 and we will be communicating through that.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call or email.
Notes from the Office
iPad Issues - If your child has broken the screen on their ipad, let our tech department (tech@lagovistaisd.net) know as soon as it happens and whether you paid for coverage or not. If you opted to not have coverage, you will need to go to the link below to pay for the damage to the screen, lost charger cord or charging block. Prices for repairs/replacements are listed on the link.
https://sites.google.com/lagovista.txed.net/technology/parent-resources
Lost & Found - Our collection has grown quite a bit since we have returned from break. Please ask your child to check if they have lost any items, or you as the parent can look through the items in the front entry at the MS office. We have two racks of jackets and four shelves of water bottles, lunch boxes, etc. Please help us get the items back to their owners before we donate all the items.
Lago Vista ISD Education Foundation Souper Bowl Spread Raffle!
Help support the Lago Vista ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION, making a difference in the lives of all children K-12 in our Schools. Buy1,2 or 5 raffle tickets for a Souper Bowl Spread, made by Chef Becky Pfife, delivered to 3 winners on Sunday February 12th. Drawing 3 winners on February 7th at LV High School Girls Basketball Game.
Raffle tickets only $10.00 each buy 1, 2 or 5 and support our Lago Vista School children, teachers and classrooms. The Education Foundation provides grants for teachers and classrooms, they pay for PTSA exams for 9th and 10th grade students, purchase Marching Band instruments such as the Tuba (cost $9000.00) not in budgets, dyslexia new technology for elementary students and much much more.......If you’re not interested in having the “spread” for yourself, buy a ticket and donate it to a LVISD staff member as a thank you! In the end, our children benefit from your contribution."
You can learn more about how to help and who we are on our Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/LVISDEF, our website, https://www.lvisdeftx.com or by emailing lvisdeftx@gmail.com.
When LVISD students thrive, our community does too!”
Lady Vikings Tangle With The Badgers
7th B against Lampasas
The Lady Vikings came up with a huge win last night against Lampasas, 29-13. The girls wanted this redemption win so badly. Every girl played a part in last night’s win. Myah Marquez was tonight’s offensive player with 13 points and several steals. Harper Phillips scored 8 points and a couple of steals. Sofia Garcia made 5 points, she also had 10 rebounds. Peyton Byrd scored a goal and had 3 rebounds. Kennedy Brown made a freethrow and had 5 rebounds. Eloise Rowland created many turnovers and steals from Lampasas assisting her team in points. Marlow Coale, Elle Head, and Hannah Koenning played a tough game and helped their team come up with the win. This was a big win for us considering they have beat us in the prior two games. Our girls worked hard and it continues to show up in games. Come out next Thursday and support us against Marble Falls. These girls sure are fun to watch!
8th B against Lampasas
The Lady Vikings beat Lampasas last night 37-32. This was such a back and forth game that kept you on your toes the entire time. Even though we played a little sloppy at times the girls never let up. They fought to the end of the fourth quarter. Anya Alanis was the offensive player tonight with 21 points and 16 steals! Audrey Ferguson battles every week and is so tough in the paint, she scored 7 points and had 13 rebounds. Laila Burlew played a great game as well scoring 4 points and assisting her team in several turnovers. Kailee Kiester scored 4 points and created many turnovers from the Lampasas Badgers. Lainey Bentley scored a free throw and frustrated the Badgers with her defense and challenging them on turnovers. Melissa Soto assisted her team in the win last night by playing extremely hard and setting her team up with goals. Sadie Darling had 6 rebounds and Ayleen Henrnandez had 2. Proud of these girls like always. Come watch us play Marble Falls next Thursday at home!
7A and 8A highlights coming soon!
Construction Update
As quickly as it went down, the science wing reconstruction has started. Duct work was started this week, and the new parking lot was paved in the back!
Youth Baseball/Softball and Soccer Leagues Are Now Open Registration!
Upcoming Events At The Lago Vista Public Library
Who Do I Contact?
Schedule Questions or does your student need support? Our counselor April Woodburn can help you! awoodburn@lagovistaisd.net
General Questions? Sue Kunze, our campus secretary can find almost any answers for you. skunze@lagovistaisd.net
Attendance questions? Contact Terri Harkins - tharkins@lagovistaisd.net
You can always email me or our Assistant Principal Kim Bentley for assistance - eholt@lagovistaisd.net or kbentley@lagovistaisd.net
Bell Schedule - Updated!
Here is the updated bell schedule - remember that doors will not open until 8:10 and we are not able to provide supervision for your students before that time.
1st period: 8:40 - 9:32
2nd Period: 9:36 - 10:28
3rd Period: 10:32 - 11:24
4th Period: 11:28 - 12:22
Lunch/Advisory: 12:24 - 12:54
Lunch/Advisory: 12:58 - 1:28
5th Period: 1:32 - 2:24
6th Period: 2:28 - 3:20
7th Period: 3:24 - 4:15
Lago Vista Middle School
Email: eholt@lagovistaisd.net
Location: 8039 Bar K Ranch Road, Lago Vista, TX, USA
Phone: 512-267-8300
Meet Your Teachers - Coach Wray
1) Where are you from originally?
I am from ALL over Texas! I was born in Del Rio, but raised in the Waco area. After graduating high school, I attended college in Houston and then Fort Worth (Go Horned Frogs!) While I am a very proud Alumni of TCU, I choose not to speak of the NCAA Championship football game. My students are having fun with this. I have also lived in various cities within Central Texas.
2) What led you to become a teacher and how long have you been teaching?
After stepping away from my first career soon after becoming a mother, I decided I wanted to try to mentor and teach the next generation in hopes of helping them make better choices and reach for their dreams. Many of the best influences in my life, besides my parents, were educators and/or coaches. Just as they helped and guided me, I wanted to try and help pay it forward through my new career in education. I have taught for 11.5 years in private and public education.
3) Tell us about your family...
I am blessed beyond measure by the people I have the pleasure of calling my family! I am married to the most caring, devoted, hard-working, loving husband and father around! Together, we have three awesome children that I couldn't be more proud of! Aly and Haley are in high school, & Jude is at the Intermediate. They keep us busy with all their activities from sports, to church, to friends. We have two dogs that complete our family, Layla & Fiona.
4) What are your favorite hobbies?
I do not have much time for myself these days, but I do enjoy working out, reading nonfiction, spending time with dear friends and family, and taking my dogs on walks.
5) What is your favorite part about your job?
My favorite parts about my job are the co-workers that surround me, and the potential and determination I witness each day in many of the students' lives.