LV Intermediate Parent Newsletter
Volume 33 May 13, 2018
Upcoming Events...
May 14 Grade 4 STAAR Math and Grade 5 STAAR Math Second Administration
May 15 Grade 4 STAAR Reading and Grade 5 STAAR Reading Second Administation
May 16 Grade 5 STAAR Science
May 17-18 Grade 4 and 5 STAAR Make-Up Exams, as needed
May 18 Fourth Grade Field Trip to Camp Mabry
May 18 Grade 5 STEM Discovery Bus
May 22 Intermediate Talent Show @2:15
May 23 Fourth Grade Field Trip to Inner Space Caverns
May 25 Awards Assembly at 9:30 and Early Release @11:35
Happy Mother's Day!!!
Mrs. Baker's Class celebrated Moms and Grandmothers with a tea.
A Note From Mrs. Davis...
Thank you for showing our teachers and staff your appreciation last week. They had lots of stories of kind gestures. The encouragement is appreciated!
We teach until the very last day at the Intermediate School---your child's attendance is very important as we make sure they have all the skills they need to make next school year successful. Please wait to take family trips until after May 25th.
Last big week of standardized tests....they can be stressful on students, parents, teachers, and me! Please help us ease your child's anxiety by giving them words of encouragement, extra hugs, and write a little note to let him/her know how proud you are of them and their work in school. Your anxiety or attitude has a greater impact on our kids than sometimes you realize.
These simple tasks can help relax your child during testing times:
1. Remind your child to lay clothes and backpacks out the night before
2. Feed him/her a healthy dinner
3. Feed him/her a healthy breakfast or make sure they have time to eat breakfast at school
4. Make sure your child arrives to school before 7:45AM
5. Keep family time at home quiet and relaxed-- no late night trips to the store
6. Remind your child to go to bed at their bedtime so he/she is well-rested
Snacks and water are provided to students for testing. It is not necessary for you to send snacks with your child. Please do not plan on eating lunch at school with your child next Tuesday or Wednesday. We will have a different lunch schedule and will not allow outside visitors during testing. After Wednesday, please feel free to join us for lunch! We would love to have you! :)
We are sure that with your help, our students are going to have a great week!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Davis
From the Office
Cheerleading and Football Sign-ups:
The LVYFA has started accepting sign-ups for the 2018 football season. Please see the attached form for more information. Please note, that this is not a school sponsored activity and the forms need to be returned to the point-of-contact listed on the form. Please do not return the forms to the school.
2018-19 School Supply Packs:
4th and 5th grade school supply packs for 2018-19 are now available for order. For your convenience, there are two ways to order:
1. Online: http://www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks Code: LAG029
(3 letters and 3 numbers)
2. Paper forms were sent home with your child in their Wednesday folders. You are welcome to attach payment to that form and return it to the Intermediate School front office.
All orders are due by Monday, June 11th. Packs will be delivered to your child's homeroom teacher prior to the first day of school.
Transportation Changes:
Please submit all transportation changes to Kristina Bell, in the front office, by 2:00 p.m. the day of the change:
Text: 512-337-2061 (texting only, no voice calls)
Email: kristina_bell@lagovista.txed.net
Phone: 512-267-8300 ex. 3500
***Please note*** Transportation changes for the last day of school need to be submitted no later than Thursday, May 24th.
Attendance Reminder:
If your child is out of school for any reason, please be sure to inform the front office the reason for the absence. For your convenience, Mrs. Bell has 3 electronic ways to get her notes:
Text: 512-337-2061
Email: kristina_bell@lagovista.txed.net
Fax: 512-267-8363
For questions regarding attendance policy, please refer to our handbook:
http://www.lagovistaisd.net/users/0001/student/LVISD%20Student%20Handbook%202016-2017.pdf
Parents, you only have until May 18th to get those doctor's notes into Mrs. Bell for your student to qualify for a "Perfect Attendance" award this 9 weeks. We will not accept any doctor's notes past this date for "Perfect Attendance" award purposes.
Attendance Percentages:
4th Grade: 96.80%
5th Grade: 96.12%
Total: 96.44%
Thanks volunteers!
Thank you, Mrs. Hiebert and friends, for providing snacks for our staff the week of testing! We don't want them hangry:)
Thank you, parents ,for volunteering to chaperone field trips, stuff folders, and make copies. You make our campus even better with your dedication to our students!