Panther Post
Sept. 24 - Sept. 29
Hello Lopez Families,
Looks like we might be drying out soon and back to normal. The kids get so restless when they can't go out at lunch!
In case you missed my earlier email about our fundraiser for the year, I have attached the documents below. I am looking forward to the fun, as well and the ability to purchase some really good stuff for the kids. One of the best things I think we can do for our kids is find the best teachers and provide them with the best training. With some of the leftover money from last year, I just purchased a really interesting piece of technology. It is a device that allows for a teacher to record their lessons so they can view it afterward and refine their craft. It is basically a stand that allows a camera to follow the teacher all over the room with a remote microphone. Your kids might see this from time to time. It will only be used for training and seen by the teacher, or possibly the team teachers so they can look for the best ways to hone their craft and provide the best experience for your kids. Despite budget crunches, teacher training remains a priority of mine. We also bring in trainers, send some to conferences, and provide our own training with experienced staff. I think it is one of the things that keeps Lopez at it's highest levels. Fundraising allows for us to continue that push.
Sincerely,
Mr. Wernli
STUDENT FEEDBACK LINK
In a previous email, I discussed creating a link for students to provide feedback to make Lopez better. Here is the link below. Please talk to your kids and use the suggestions I gave to make sure their suggestion is effectively proposed.
Link to student feedback form https://goo.gl/forms/v560kRVMw5A1z5sK2. (Must be logged into NEISD google account) See attachment below titled STUDENT INPUT LINK.pdf
Upcoming Important Dates
Mon - Sep 24
All day - Flex Monday
Tue - Sep 25
10:56am – 3:40pm - San Antonio Public Library / Sign Up Card - Cafeteria & Library
4:30 – 8pm - 7th & 8th FB VS Ike - 7th- IKE 8th- Home
Wed - Sep 26
1:14 – 3:40pm - Dare To Dream Assembly - Cafeteria
4:30 – 6:30pm - 8th Grade Football "C" Team vs. Eisenhower @ Lopez
Thu - Sep 27
7:45 – 8:05am - Staff Lighthouse Meeting - Media Room
4:30 – 8pm - VB 7th Krueger/8th Home - Gym
Fri - Sep 28
7:30 – 8am - Student Lighthouse Meeting - ROOM C206
LEAD CONNECTION
Lead Connection-Talking points with your Tween/Teen
Habit 1: Be Proactive. “This is the beginning of another school year, three weeks in. As we go throughout this year, you will have a lot of choices to make. The choices you make can be reactive or proactive. It is about taking responsibility for your life. In any given day, less than ideal things can happen. You are waiting for the school bus and your new clothes get covered in the muddy water that the bus just splashed on them, your brother took your earbuds, the ice-cream store down the street was out of your favorite ice cream. Being proactive (versus being reactive) means understanding that you’re in control of you and you choose how you will act during a particular situation (and nothing else- things you cannot control… i.e. bus splashing mud, your earbuds taken by your brother, ice-cream store out of ice cream). How would you act during one of these instances? Are you going to “blow your top” or remain cool?
Another example- Proactive –You read your summer reading assignment a month before school starts each day to keep up with your reading. Reactive – You stay up all night and the weekend before school starts reading your literature book. Which are you practicing? Being Proactive or Reactive. Proactive decisions cause less stress, are well planned out, and help you to be successful. Reactive decisions cause stress, are last minute thoughts, and can cause you to fail. This year we want you to be successful, set goals, plan ahead, and most importantly – Be Proactive.
Reactive Learner: Accepts things as they are. Waits to be taught. Functions in negative habit. Defends their position. Does Enough.
Proactive Learner: Asks Questions. Seeks learning opportunities. Functions mindfully. Appreciates others’ positions. Goes the extra mile.
Sharpen the Saw:
Dear Lopez Families,
As we say hello to our 2018 school year, it is good to reflect on what we did over the summer to reward ourselves; Sharpen the Saw. Won’t you please share your experiences with our Lopez family of how you have sharpened your saw this past summer by sending family or individual photos of events you attended, vacations you enjoyed, or maybe you sat back and read a book .
Please share your photos by emailing them to Mr. Toback at ftobac@neisd.net or by bringing developed pictures to Lopez Middle School. The pictures can be grayscale or color. They will be displayed inside the school for all to enjoy. (they will not be returned)
Everyone Has genius:
Dear Lopez Families
Celebrating each other achievements is rewarding. Lopez Middle School dedicates a display celebrating student genius. If your child is involved in something outside of school, we would love to celebrate with them and share with others. Please send in a picture of your child participating in the activity and we will add it to our display. Ex. Karate, charity work-volunteering, horseback riding, mountain biking, gymnastics.
Please share your photos by emailing them to Mr. Toback at ftobac@neisd.net or by bringing developed pictures to Lopez Middle School. The pictures can be grayscale or color. They will be displayed inside the school for all to enjoy. (they will not be returned)
i LEAD Lopez Challenge
Healthy Schools flu vaccination program is coming to Lopez Middle School on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 from 11:30 A.M. – 2:30 P.M . Parents may sign up for their students to receive flu vaccinations at no cost. If the clinic did not receive a signed consent this week, you can still sign-up online at: register.neisdflu.com
Library News
Author Visit, October 4: visit the Smore for more details Jennifer Nielsen
Check out her newest Historical Fiction Release, Resistance book trailer.
BOYS ATHLETICS
LOPEZ PTA NEWS
Panthers, this week we are wrapping up our necessities drive for Nimitz Middle School. This is a great opportunity for you to support your peers at our Partner School while earning student volunteer service hours. A list of most needed items is in this post, and also available at the front desk. Please consider picking up a few additional items when you go to HEB this weekend, then drop them off in the green collection can in the foyer. Deadline for drop off is Friday, September 26th.