Randle Recorder
Where Excellence is the Standard - Week of September 5, 2022
Principal's Message
Dear Lion Families,
I hope everyone was able to take advantage of the long weekend. Nothing beats spending time with your family and friends. As we completed week two we were able to kick off the start of our first ever varsity seasons in Cross Country, Swimming, Volleyball, and Football. Congratulations to all of students who are representing in both athletic events and fine arts. Along with athletics, the Randle Band, Royal Dance Team, and Cheer teams are working hard to provide the best performances possible for all of our community.
Week #3 marks two important events at Randle High School. First it represents out first progress report of the year. Many students have already taken their first test or major grade for the 6 weeks. Parents all progress reports will be available in Skyward parent portal September 9th at 4 p.m. This is a great temperature check for parents. If you see a grade you may not agree with, there is still time for your student to attend tutorials, make up missing work or assignments, and improve their grades prior to the end of the grading period. We will provide a 5:30 tutorial bus on Monday and Wednesday each week. The tutorial bus will drop students off at the nearest elementary school to each students house.
Week #3 also mark the NEW COMING WEEK! Most High School's celebrate homecoming. Homecoming is a tradition where alumni return to their high school campus to celebrate memories and fellowship with friends and faculty who impacted their lives. Since Dr. Thomas E. Randle High School is a new school, we have not established a graduating class and are in the process of creating traditions and memories. I hope this provides clarity on why we reference this week as New Coming week. Our goal is create the memories and traditions for years to come.
The 2022 New Coming Theme is New Orleans’ Masquerade Ball.
Please review the activities for the week:
Day: Event
Tuesday, September 6th: “Fat Tuesday” Class Colors:
- 9th Graders Green Out
- 10th Graders Yellow or Gold Out
- 11th Graders Purple Out
- Students can wear all three.
Wednesday, September 7th: Mask Off
- “Pajama Day” Must be appropriate and in school dress code.
Thursday, September 8th: “Celebrity Mystery” Dress as your favorite celebrity
- During Advisory students will vote for the New Coming Court
- 1st Annual Black Out Pep Rally Tickets are $2 and Glow Glasses and Sticks are sold for $1 during both lunches
Friday September 9th: Spirit Line “Students wear their spirit gear along with their mums and garters”
- Last Day to purchase Black Out Pep Rally Tickets for $2 and Glow Glasses and Sticks are sold for $1 during both lunches
- The top 3 finalist will be announced during the Pep Rally
- Students can pick up their pre-order New Coming Dance Wrist Bands during both lunches
- New Coming tickets can be purchase during lunch for $15
Saturday, September 10th
- New Coming football game at Traylor Stadium at 11am
- New Coming court winner is announced during halftime
- New Coming dance from 7pm to 11pm at TRHS cafeteria $20 at the door.
If you have any questions, please contact Candice.brantley@lcisd.org
Now I would like to focus on the steps we are putting in place to help ensure a positive climate and culture but also support a safe and secure environment. Please take a few minutes to read through ID expectations starting this week, and tardy policy.
- ID: 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 begin 2nd period ID Check. Any student found without an ID will be issued a replacement at a cost of $5.00 and will be placed on the fines list. Being on the fines list will keep you from qualifying for exemptions.
- 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 theirs.
Sincerely,
John Montelongo
Principal
Dr. Thomas E. Randle High School
Lamar CISD
Randle Round Up
Monday: September 5th Student/Staff Holiday
Tuesday: September 6th
Randle VB vs Aldine Davis @ Randle 4:30/5:30/6:30 ADMIN on duty MONTELONGO
Randle Tennis @ Foster 4:00
Randle FB vs W. Columbia @ Randle FRB 5:00 FRA 6:30 ADMIN on duty JENKINS
Randle (JV) @ W. Columbia 5:30
Friday: September 9th
Randle XC @ Clear Falls Randle
VB @ Foster 4:30/5:30/6:30 ADMIN-GUILLORY
Randle FB (V) vs W. Columbia @ Traylor 11:00am ADMIN on duty MONTE, GUILLORY, BOGARTY, JENKINS Randle VB (sub-varsity) LCISD Tournament
Campus Highlights
ORGANIZATION IS PRICELESS!
Parents, every student has been issued their own personal planner. The planner allows our students to stay organized with their class assignments and homework. This is a great way of seeing what your child is doing in class each day. It also provides a reminder for the end of day prior to going home. We encourage every parent to check the planner daily. All teachers are required post the daily learning objective and student expectation daily. Let's work together to help our students be successful.
Student Discourse
Collaboration and Feedback are two processes we value at Randle High School. Randle teachers encourage students to work together when completing assignments. We believe that students learn from each other as well as from the teacher. Feedback is critical and important in ensuring student have clarity and understanding. I was able to witness both of these processes happening! Way to go ladies!
PTO - Meeting
We had our first PTO interest meeting. We had an amazing turnout with our second meeting taking place September 28, 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. We are working to identify our student presentations for the 2022/2023 School year. We are focusing on the following topics:
- Bullying/ Cyberbullying
- The Impact of Social Media
- Texting and Driving
- Mental Health
The PTO is for everyone and we hope you can come September, 28, 2022 at 7:00 PM in the LGI room.
Mini Pep-Rally #2
Randle High will host mini pep-rallies for all away games. The are held between 4th and 5th period. A special thanks to our band, dance, and cheer teams. They do an amazing job of creating a positive atmosphere. Our students and sponsors do an amazing job each week. WAY TO GO!
ID cards and Student Agendas
IDs and agendas are a requirement. All students are expected to wear their ID's daily. In order to leave the class for any reason, every student must be wearing an ID and have their agenda completed and signed by the teacher.
OPEN HOUSE
United for Uvalde
SAFETY MATTERS
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.
PICTURE ID SMART TAG REQUIRED FOR ALL LCISD STUDENTS AND EMPLOYEES!
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.
Cell Phone Policy
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 Protocols
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.
CLEAR BAG POLICY AT TRAYLOR STADIUM AND LCISD NATATORIUM THIS YEAR!
CLASS SPIRIT PACKAGES
Together with our teachers, staff, and administrators, I want to welcome our students and school community back to Dr. Thomas E. Randle High School. I hope all our families had a great first week at Randle High School. Below you will find several spirit packages assigned to specific grade levels. This packages will help to promote a positive culture while in instilling pride in our campus through spirit wear. These packages will also help raise revenues for your students class as completed their high school journey. The revenue raised from our spirit packages will help to support many of the senior activities such as prom and project graduation. Each grade level flyer explains what is available for purchase. All packages will allow for payment plan, and parents may choose to buy of al la cart items. Each package and al la cart item has strict deadlines. Please help us support the classes of 2024, 2025, and 2026.
** Samples will be available to view at Open House September 12th.
BELL SCHEDULES
Randle High School and Wright Junior High Traffic Flow Map
Our goal is to ensure that all students get to campus safely and on time. Adhering to the appropriate drop off area will assist in a smooth and safe drop off. Parents who have students at both Randle HS and Wright can drop their students off in the areas where the black dots are located. Cones will be out to help direct traffic.
Please do not hesitate to contact the campus if there are any questions. Let's make this year a year to remember! #RISE&GRIND
BUS ROUTES
SMART TAG INFORMATION
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.
Important Schedules
SPIRIT DAYS! Presented by Randle High School Cheer
RANDLE HS GAME DAY PARKING
P.O.P. - LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MEN
We are looking for a few good fathers to assist our POP program at Randle High School. Below are a list of activities our POP program currently supports.
- Morning Drop Offs (car drop off and bus porch area).
- Extra pair of eyes to watch the kids in areas with little supervision but also in a roaming capacity.
- Keeping kids safe so that they don’t dart out into traffic.
- Monitor for any unnecessary horse play or roughhousing
- Afternoon Pick up (car pick up and bus porch area).
- Extra pair of eyes to watch the kids in areas with little supervision but also in a roaming capacity.
- Keeping kids safe so that they don’t dart out into traffic.
- Monitor for any unnecessary horse play or roughhousing.
- Lunch Period(s)
- We could monitor the cafeteria and also the hallways into and out of the cafeteria.
- Monitor for any unnecessary horse play or roughhousing.
- Random (Boys only) restroom checks.
- Helping monitor areas for Safety and Security
- Providing positive reinforcement to deter any unnecessary activities other than what is intended. i.e. Fights and horse play.
- Sporting Events
- Walk the sporting area and monitoring kids.
- Setting up and taking down any heavy equipment.
- Helping coaching staff (if they need an extra hand.)
If you are interested in being part of the POP program please contact Estevan Murillo III
P.O.P. Founding Member @ emurillo3@me.com