LVIS Family Newsletter
Friday, September 9, 2022
- Picture Day- 9/13 - Our fall picture day is Tuesday, September 13th. Envelopes have been sent home. However, you can order pictures online. Click on the link here to order photos.
- Spirit Week - To celebrate the homecoming game, we are having Spirit Week from 9/12 - 9/16
Safety Drills and Procedures
- Classroom and exterior doors will be locked during the school day
- Extensive staff safety training
- All adults that enter the building are screened through our Raptor system.
- Multiple safety drills throughout the year
- Weekly exterior door safety audits
On Friday, we had our first lock down drill of the year. Students practiced the procedure in class. Teachers have discussed with students how we respond and where we go for various drills.
Parent Communication
We have amazing teachers at LVIS. If you have a question or would like to discuss your child, please feel free to reach out your child's teacher via email. They are happy to meet with you during their conference period.
Also, be on the lookout for a weekly newsletter every Monday from your child's homeroom teacher with important information and dates.
Conference Period
5th Grade - 8:35 - 9:20
4th Grade 9:35 - 10:20
Picture Day is Coming
If you would like to order pictures, you can order online by clicking on the link below.
GT Referral Link
English: Click Here
Spanish: Click Here
Spirit Week is this Week!
Let's show our Viking pride this week!
Monday 9/12 - Neon Day
Tuesday 9/13 - Hat Day or Crazy Socks (This is our Picture day - save the hat for after pictures)
Wednesday 9/14 - Hawaiian Day
Thursday 9/15 - Team Day (Wear your favorite team jersey/shirt or team hat)
Friday 9/16 - Blue Out (Wear Viking Colors)
Dismissal Tips and Tricks
Thank you parents for your help with car rider line. Our teachers have been working hard to move the line along in a timely and efficient manner.
Below are some tips to remember in car rider line:
- Have your orange car rider tag visible in the car rider line until your child gets in the car.
- Please do not talk on your cell phone in line. This is considered a school zone and is against the law if not hands free.
- In the morning, have students ready to exit the vehicle as soon as you pull up to the driveway.
Transportation Changes
Cafeteria Information
Need to add funds to your child's lunch account?
Here is the link to add funds or check your child's account.
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.
Visitors and Volunteers
We are excited to welcome lunchtime visitors back on campus. Families may signup to have lunch with their child here.
Lunch Times
5th Grade - 10:45 - 11:15
4th Grade - 11:20 - 11:50
Who Do I Contact
Nurse - Gina Carmichael at gcarmichael@lagovistaisd.net
Counselor - Cynthia Gumbert at cgumbert@lagovistaisd.net
Principal - Bonnie Sullivan at bsullivan@lagovistaisd.net
Room Parents Wanted!
As we return back to normal, we will be welcoming room parents back this year. A room mom or dad’s main task is to facilitate communication between other parents and the teacher. They help with organizing class parties, celebrations, field trips, etc. They will meet with the teacher and schedule some dates on the calendar. If you are interested in being a room parent, please be on the lookout for more information coming from your child’s teacher.
Also, don’t forget to complete the volunteer application. The form is available here.
A College Going Culture!
Scientist at Work!
This Week in Pictures
Community Support
A special thank you to Matt Rodgers of Farmers Insurance for supporting our school! The agency provided a pizza party to the staff to kick off back to school. Also, they are sponsoring a school-wide reading contest this semester. More details to come. Thank you Matt Rodgers!
Thank you to the Hope Center and volunteers from NorthLake for the amazing back to school breakfast for staff. They provided the staff with a homemade breakfast to kick off the 1st day of school. Thank you!