LVIS Family Newsletter
October 6, 2023
Vatre
The Lago Vista ISD Board of Trustees approved a resolution calling for a November Voter Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE) to generate additional revenue for salary increases and safety and security measures. This resolution follows months of deliberation by the Board of Trustees and the approval of the 2023-2024 budget. The General Election, for the purpose of electing a school district trustee to Place 4 and the VATRE, will take place on November 7, 2023.
Join us at one of the following public meetings in the PAC at LV High School to learn more about the VATRE.
- Wednesday, October 11 - 7:00pm (Candidates Night)
- Tuesday, October 17 - 6:30pm
- Thursday, October 19 - 6:30pm
- Monday, October 23 - 6:30pm
- Wednesday, November 1 - 6:30pm
Reading Rocks! Family Literacy Night
Mark Your Calendar
10/9 - Student Holiday
10/9 - 10/13 - School Bus Safety Week - Let your bus driver know how much you appreciate them!
10/13 - Last day of the 1st Nine Weeks
10/18 - Fall Individual Pictures
10/23 - 10/27 - Red Ribbon Week
10/24 - LVIS "Reading Rocks" Family Literacy Night at 5:30pm
11/6 and 11/7 - Student Holiday
11/7 - Parent Teacher Conferences
11/17 - APEX Fun Run - 5th Grade at 8:30am and 4th Grade at 9:30am
A Huge Thank you!!
Families, thank you for supporting our school. It has been amazing the amount of support and love we have seen this year.
A huge thank you for all the snack donations for the staff and students. It has been incredible! We feel so loved, appreciated and supported by our amazing families! Thank you! And, a huge thank you to Jessica Adamo and Sarah Hyde for organizing our Parent Involvement Club!
Important Changes Coming to the Dismissal Process
One of our campus goals is to ensure effective processes that keep students safe. This year, our school is implementing School Dismissal Manager. The purpose for the program is to provide an easy way for families to notify us of any transportation changes so that we can get students home safely and the correct way.
We will be implementing SDM starting - 10/10/23
Please note the following:
Each family should have received an electronic welcome letter from School Dismissal Manager (SDM).
Please visit the website to download the appropriate app.
Please login and set your child’s default dismissal.
Families will manage how their child leaves each day.
SDM will eliminate the need to call the office or email with changes. It can all be done at the palm of your hands anytime of day.
Dismissal Process and Reminders
Reminder: If you are picking up your child early, you must do so before 2:30. After 2:30, our buses start pulling into the parking lot, and we have already started the dismissal process. We cannot release students after 2:30pm. Thank you for your cooperation.
Car Rider Reminders
Families, we need your help with the car rider line at dismissal. Please pull all the way up in the line before 3:10pm.
I understand that it is tempting to wait under the shade before the students are released, but this causes traffic congestion to back up on the street. By moving your vehicle forward as far as possible, you help maximize the available space, allowing more cars to fit in line and reducing congestion on the street. Thank you for your support and cooperation.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent Teacher Conference day is coming! Mark your calendar for November 7th. Please be on the look out for a sign up coming soon from your child's homeroom teacher. Each conference is 15 minutes long. This is an opportunity for you to learn about your child's progress.
Red Ribbon Week
Lunch with Your Child
We are excited to welcome parents to lunch. If you would like to eat with your child, please arrive a few minutes early. You will need to check in at the office first. Please make sure that you have your driver's license with you. We will scan your license into our Raptor system.
A couple of procedures to know:
- Parents will sit with their child in our guest section in the cafeteria.
- Parents may only sit with their own children. Inviting other students to eat or bringing other students food is not allowed.
- Parents may choose to bring outside food for their child or have them eat cafeteria lunch.
- Parents are also welcome to buy a cafeteria lunch if they would like. The adult lunch price is $3.40
- Before you leave, please sign out in the main office.
Cafeteria Information
Breakfast and Lunch . Breakfast is $2.00 and Lunch is $3.30. Here is the link to add funds to your child's account.
Free and Reduced Meal Applications - Families are encouraged to fill out the Free and Reduced-Price Meals applications. You can access the links here (English or Spanish). You may not qualify for it, but you could be eligible for other assistance.
Free and Reduced Lunch Application
Families are encouraged to fill out the free and reduced meal lunch application. The application may be found online at: https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application
Or, please contact the Intermediate School office at 512 267-8300, press 4. We are happy to send a paper copy home with your child.
Reminder: The free and reduced lunch application is completed each year.
Staff Spotlight
Did you know thta LVIS is home to two recently published authors, Aimee Teague and Alida Lash! Both are celebrating the release of their new books. What exciting news for both of them. If you would like to bring a copy for them to sign, they would be happy to autograph it!
The Mighty Hummingbird: El Poderoso Colibrà by Alida Lash
Click here to view on Amazon
B is for Birthday in the Texas Hill Country by Aimee Teague
Click here to view on Amazon
Kardivas
Kardivas is a character club for 5th grade girls that meet weekly, after school at LVIS. Kardivas is designed to teach and encourage young girls that they are unique and special. It builds friendships and reinforces self-esteem. Our sponsors for Kardivas is Suzanne Taylor and Bridgette Henderson. They will meet on Wednesdays from 3:30pm - 4:30 pm.
Female high school students will lead games and activities that foster integrity and confidence. Snacks provided!
When: Wednesdays, starting October 4th
Time: 3:30-4:30PM
Location: LVIS after school
Pick Up: Is in the front of the building
If your daughter is interested in joining, you can register here
https://mynorthlake.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1917904
Congratulations September Super Stars
Our students are the best and we like to take the time to recognize the great things that we are seeing in the classroom! Every month, each teacher picks two Super Stars to recognize. The teacher looks for a student that is showing great academic achievement and super citizenship.
Community Opportunities
Having Fun at LVIS
Who Do I Contact at LVIS?
Who Do I Contact?
If you have questions for our school couselor, email Cynthia Gumbert at cgumbert@lagovistaisd.net
If you have questions for our school nurse, email Gina Carmichael at rcarmichael@lagovistaisd.net
You can always email me for any assistance, Bonnie Sullivan at bsullivan@lagovistaisd.net
Lago Vista Intermediate School
Email: bsullivan@lagovistaisd.net
Website: https://www.lagovistaisd.net/page/lis.Home
Phone: 512 -267- 8360
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lagovistaintermediate