Principal's Message
Dear Lion Families,
We have officially closed out the first six weeks of the year! Parents please keep your students focused on their studies, the second six weeks is an opportunity to improve on how you did the first six weeks. Make sure all work is turned in so there are no surprises. If you lost eligibility the next opportunity to regain it is at the second six weeks progress report. Procrastination will keep you from being successful high school.
Last week we ran safety drills and will run more drills this month. We are conducting daily safety walks on campus to ensure that exterior/interior doors are locked and secure throughout the day. The State of Texas has chosen Lamar CISD as a district they will be auditing for safety; therefore, there will be unannounced visits to various campuses. If Randle is selected for an unannounced visit I know our campus will excel.
I would like to send a special thank you to all students who have demonstrated excellence at Randle High School. We had multiple students step up and report serious situations to staff members. We have had several student take pride in the school by helping pick up trash before, during lunch, and after school. These students are STARS in my opinion by doing what is right when no is looking. When speaking to these students, they all stated they did not want their names mentioned or any recognition. All students stated it was the right thing to do. This week we will be providing Tokens of Appreciations to students who engage in deeds of kindness. We will also recognize our amazing students who follow the rules by wearing their ID's, keep cell phones out of sight, and more importantly, getting to class on time. Your token can be exchanged at the MANE MARKET for goodies.
Finally, we are extending the spirit packages until OCTOBER 26, 2022. Many parents have stated they are having difficulty making payments on line. Please contact Ms. Villafranco at 832-223-5800 and she will provide any assistance you may need.
ID's MANDATORY! $5 replacement charges in place now!
ID's (lanyards and a protective case) have all been passed out and MUST be worn and visible at all times! If you do not have one, you must see Dr. Bogarty first thing in the morning for a replacement. We will start doing ID sweeps this week, and anyone without one will be charged $5 and given a new one. This is NOT optional, as it is part of dress code. If you keep losing it you will KEEP being charged. We will be sending weekly "fine" email reports to your parents. Not paying is not an option, and there will be a hold placed on your final semester grades and exemptions will NOT be an option.
With a new six weeks beginning on Monday, it also means a clean slate on tardies. Being punctual is a key component to being successful. Being on time to class is an expectation. Below is the campus tardy policy. Please review the policy and campus expectation with your students.
- Tardies: Tardy students must have tardy pass to enter the classroom. Teacher collects tardy pass and discards the pass, so it is no longer used as a pass.
- 1st - 4th Tardy offenses are warnings.
- 5th Offense: Lunch Detention
- 6th Offense: Lunch Detention
- 7th Offense: Lunch Detention
- 8th Offense: Saturday School
- 9th “+” Offense: ISS
We want everyone on the same page. We are here to help. Our goal is to help you and your student achieve their goals.
Sincerely,
John Montelongo
Principal
Dr. Thomas E. Randle High School
Lamar CISD
Take a look at what's coming up this week!
Monday: October 3
National Custodian's Week (Oct 2-8)
Tuesday: October 4
Randle VB vs Foster @ TRHS 4:30/5:30/6:30
Randle Tennis vs Hightower HS @ TRHS (Admin on duty Bogarty)
Wednesday: October 5
Faculty Meeting @ 4:15 PM
Thursday: October 6
Faculty Meeting @ 7:15 AM
Friday: October 7
Randle CC Trojan Round-Up @ South Houston HS 7:30 AM
Randle VB vs Willowridge HS @ Willowridge 4:30/5:30/6:30
Blood Drive
Information for Teen Donors
Blood donations help save lives and are a great way for young adults to give back to the community.
Thank you for choosing to help save lives through blood and platelet donations. Young donors, like you, play an important role in helping to make sure that blood is available when and where it is needed most. The American Red Cross wants you to have the best possible donation experience as you begin your life-long donation journey
As a blood donor, you donate one pint of blood, which your body quickly replaces. As someone who is new to donating blood, we encourage you to focus on being a healthy blood donor. Here are a few things you should do to have the best possible experience:
The Mane Market is Open!
We have been so proud of our Lions for all of the great things they have done this year. Students have been getting to class on time, wearing ID's, and working hard in class. Mr. Montelongo has incorporated a school store just for our students. This store has snacks, drinks, Randle gear, and much more. Again, this is for the students who earned it by doing all the right things on campus and as a birthday appreciation gift from Mr. Montelongo.
With that being said, we have opened the Mane Market for students. At any given time students can receive Lion Loot or tokens. Campus leaders and selected teachers have been giving out these tokens to students. These tokens are also sent with a birthday card each month. Tokens are used to purchase items from the Mane Market.
PTO - Meeting
We had our first PTO interest meeting. We had an amazing turnout with our second meeting taking place October 5, 2022. All meetings will be held the last Wednesday of each month. The focus of the RANDLE PTO is to work collaboratively in creating learning opportunities for our students.
The PTO is for everyone and we hope you can come October 5, 2022 at 7:00 PM in the Library.
THIS IS IN FULL EFFECT FOR ALL EXTERIOR DOORS THIS YEAR!
THIS IS IN FULL EFFECT FOR ALL EXTERIOR DOORS THIS YEAR!
- Do not knock or beat on doors in order to enter the building.
- You must walk around and enter through the front entrance.
- Leaving a door propped open is a safety hazard.
- All doors must be locked and closed at all times.
This year, as an increase to our safety measures, students and staff are required to wear their identification badge at all times. Student badges will serve as the student ID and SmartTag all in one card. This will happen during the first week!
We will also provide all students and staff with an emergency safety card to be worn with their ID Badge. This requirement is just one of several new safety additions that we are incorporating this year. The safety card contains Lamar CISD's Standard Response Protocol, important emergency numbers, as well as a QR code that links directly to the District's anonymous tip line. Badges will be distributed with student SMART Tags.
In addition, the Communications team has produced a safety video for you to share with your campus community and families that highlights the safety standards that have been in place and what additions have been implemented this year.
Your child's education is of the utmost importance to us, therefore we want to place a priority on minimizing distractions. Beginning Monday, August 22, 2022, Randle High School has instituted a no cell phone policy during class.
Students are allowed to bring cell phones to school and are allowed to use them before school, during lunch, and after school. Phones should not be visible and in use between passing periods or during class, unless students are provided permission by the teacher.
For clarification, cell phones can be in the student's possession, but the phone must be put away during the instruction. If a student has their cell phone visible, without teacher/staff member permission, they will be asked to give their cell phone to the teacher/staff member. They will receive their cell phone at the end of the day from the front office. The following information will be posted in every classroom:
- Phones must be put away at ALL TIMES during instructional time, unless there is an instructional purpose GIVEN by the teacher. If you refuse to follow this expectation, it will result in a discipline referral. (NOTE: Phones are allowable before 8:15 AM, during the student's 30-minute lunch time, and after 3:40 PM.)
- Ignoring a teacher or staff member when they ask that to put away your cell phone will result in a discipline referral.
- All students must have their planner hall pass signed by a teacher to be out of their scheduled class. Students without a pass will receive a discipline referral.
- Instigating, participating, or video recording any type of altercation, harassing/bullying, or any other student code of conduct offenses with your cell phone will result in a discipline referral and possible alternative school placement.
Please know that educating our Randle High School students is our number one priority, and we place a precedence on having a safe and secure school. We appreciate your support and partnership in maintaining an environment and culture where learning is the focus.
COVID-19 NOTIFICATIONS AS A MEASURE OF CUSTOMER SERVICE, WE WILL CONTINUE TO NOTIFY ALL TEACHERS, STAFF, AND FAMILIES OF ALL STUDENTS IN A CLASSROOM, EXTRACURRICULAR OR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM IF A POSITIVE TEST CONFIRMED COVID CASE IS IDENTIFIED AMONG STUDENTS AND STAFF, CONSISTENT WITH DISTRICT NOTIFICATION AND LEGAL CONFIDENTIALITY REQUIREMENTS FOR OTHER COMMUNICABLE DISEASES.
Dear Lion Parents,
This year, as an increase to our safety measures, students and staff are required to wear their identification badge at all times. Student badges will serve as the student ID and SmartTag all in one card.
We will also provide all students and staff with an emergency safety card to be worn with their ID Badge. This requirement is just one of several new safety additions that we are incorporating this year. The safety card contains Lamar CISD's Standard Response Protocol, important emergency numbers, as well as a QR code that links directly to the district’s anonymous tip line. Badges will be distributed with student SMART Tags.
In addition, the LCISD Communications Team has produced a safety video for families that highlights the safety standards that have been in place and what additions have been implemented this year. To access the safety video, CLICK HERE.
