June 2017 Recap
We are at the close of the month of June and summer is in full swing. As a district, we are amid the construction, layout and design of the upcoming year and enjoying the unique summer camp learning activities occurring during the summer months.
Wow, it is really hard to believe that it has been ten months since we've launched this publication especially for you! Each month, it has been a joy to see your views and even comments and references to the wealth of information provided in this publication. We are happy that you are reading and want to see timely, relevant information about recent happenings.
Lancaster ISD is doubly proud to have your partnership as we prepare your child to obtain self-sustaining success. Please enjoy this edition and know that #WeBelieve in YOU!
Thank you for staying connected and enjoy the summer!
Lancaster ISD IS Proud to Announce...
YouTube Video Series: Lancaster ISD Prepares Its Students to Achieve Self- Sustaining Success
Lancaster, TX/Lancaster ISD – Samantha Pargas, a sophomore at Lancaster High Sc hool in Lancaster, Texas has been selected as a Delegate to attend the Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders in Lowell, MA June 29 - July 1, 2017.
The Congress is an honors-only program for high school students who are passionate about science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM). The purpose of this event is to honor, inspire, motivate and direct the top students in the country who aspire to be scientists and technologists, to stay true to their dream and to provide a path, plan and resources to help them reach their goal.
“I am very excited to have this opportunity and to be able to learn from people who have the knowledge of the field that I want to go into,” Pargas said. “I also feel honored to represent my school district.”
She was nominated by Dr. John C. Mather, the winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics and Science Director of the National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists to represent Texas based on her academic achievement, leadership potential and passion for science and technology.
During the three-day Congress, Pargas will join students from across the country and hear Nobel Laureates and National Medal of Science recipients talk about leading scientific research; receive advice from deans of the world’s top tech universities; meet fellow teen science prodigies; and learn about cutting-edge advances and the future of science and technology.
Village 2020: Top Lancaster ISD Students Receive a Lift to School Courtesy of the Lancaster Fire Department
Lancaster, TX/Lancaster ISD – As part of a reward from the City of Lancaster, top students in the Lancaster Independent School District were driven to school aboard a City of Lancaster Fire Truck on June 2, the last day of school.
The selected students are some of the top achievers and/or student leaders at their campus, and this is one of the ways in which their achievement was celebrated before the close of the school year.
About nine students were picked up from their Lancaster area homes and taken to their perspective campuses to start their school day. At the last stop, the firefighters hosted a quick fire safety reminder session with some of the students on the campuses.
“We just think that it could be a really cool experience for students to experience riding in a fire truck,” City of Lancaster Fire Chief Rob Franklin said, “When I was a kid, I thought it was cool.”
Chief Franklin and his team came up with this idea to celebrate student achievement and were eager to partner with Lancaster ISD to bring this experience to our students.
This concept was unique in that it made the WFAA noon news broadcast and the front page of our local newspaper.
Summers Are Fun In Lancaster ISD!
FINE ARTS HOSTED ITS DANCE INTENSIVE CAMP
SUMMER BILINGUAL PROGRAM LINKS LITTLE LEARNERS TO FUN AND ACADEMICS
WOW, CAMP INVENTION IS A SERIES OF FUN, UNIQUE LEARNING ADVENTURES!
ROBOTS UNLEASHED AT HOUSTON ELEMENTARY!
One of the mentors of the robotics activity session said, "This program impacts students' critical thinking skills while being able to create and design using science and technology. Students gain a sense of accountability and responsibility as they have fun." Programs like these help our students succeed and broaden their knowledge in real world situations. (Excerpt from the STEM CAMP Blog, I. Tartan)
Lancaster ISD Congratulates Its 2017 District Teachers of the Year
Congratulations to the students and parents of the Lancaster High School Class of 2017!
The top ten seniors who led their peers across the stage to receive their diploma are listed below in the rank order:
1. Esmeralda Valdez
2. Kaevyn Maple
3. Yasmine Mordahl
4. Sandra Mendez
5. Jesus Vela
6. Brittany Moore
7. Michelle Rodriguez
8. Majesty Collins
9. Ariana Dewberry
10. Clarissa Singleton
Lancaster ISD is extremely proud of diligence and hard work of our graduates! Please watch the video of the LHS 2017 Graduation Ceremony and enjoy this night of celebration all over again!
Great School Attendance Rocks in Lancaster ISD and Students Know It!
Attendance Rocks: Lancaster Engineering Academy Students Attend a Texas Rangers Game!
Attendance Rocks: Ten LHS Seniors Selected to have Lunch with the Superintendent and School Board
Attendance Rocks: Seven Lancaster Middle School Students Selected to Receive New Bicycles
Parents, Do Still Need to View Your Students' STAAR Assessment Results?
ACCESSING STUDENT STAAR SCORES IN THE TEXAS ASSESSMENT STUDENT DATA PORTAL
1. Go to http://www.texasassessment.com/.
2. Click on
3. Click OK in the pop-up box
4. You will then, be redirected to the Texas Assessment Data Portal.
- If you know your student’s Unique Access Code, enter it, along with the student’s Date of Birth, then click GO.
- If you do NOT know your student’s Access Code, click on the Lookup Access Code link.
- Enter the Student’s First Name, PEIMS ID (either the Social Security Number or the State ID Number), and Date of Birth. Then click GO.
- The student’s Access Code will automatically populate. Click GO again.
5. Once you have successfully entered the Unique Access Code and Date of Birth, the student’s test history will appear on the screen. Click on any test name to view its details.
6. To obtain an electronic copy of the 2017 STAAR Report Card, click the Download PDFs button in the upper-right corner.
- Click on the test administration to view the STAAR Report Card.
- The system will generate a PDF file suitable for downloading / printing.
NOTE: STAAR Report Cards for Spring 2017 EOC are available through the Portal as of June 12, 2017. STAAR Report Cards for Spring 2017 Grades 3-8 will be available through the Portal on June 30, 2017.
Thanks for the Memories - West Main Elementary and Pleasant Run Elementary's Final Farewell
The district collaborated with Ms. Ellen Clark (President of the Lancaster Education Foundation) and the Lancaster Education Foundation to host the Thanks for the Memories farewell events prior to the official closure and removal of the old structures to make way for the new campuses planned to open on the same site in fall 2017.
Both campus events were held at the same time, and was a time of reunion, an abundance of reflections and farewells as the former employees, students, their children and grandchildren, current parents, teachers and students shared their stories and many fond memories. The attendees were able to walk the halls, sit in their old classrooms and even reconnect with their former teachers and friends. Some even desired to take a memorable piece of the buildings as a keepsake.
Ms. Clark has created an opportunity for all those who desire to have a brick from the buildings. Please contact her at 972-227-7010 for more information the brick distribution.
Lancaster ISD Bond Construction Update for June 2017
Residents may have watched the process unfold as it took about a week to complete. As parts of the building came down, it was added to a pile for possible reuse.
In fact, last year, the district conducted a furniture assessment to determine the usefulness and viability of the existing furniture at both campuses.Various departments looked through the items and pulled what they wanted to reuse. The Technology Department assessed the equipment and removed items that could be reused/repurposed. In addition, the district removed the HVAC control, HVAC units, fire alarm panel, intercom and burglar alarm systems and light motion sensors for reuse.
For all other items, the contractor plans to recycle all metal materials, copper wiring and electrical panels and all concrete. Those materials will not go to the landfill as they will be recycled and reused.
So perhaps parts of the old West Main and Pleasant Run building will live on after all.
Lancaster ISD Offers A Free Summer Food Service Program For Any Child Ages 1 to 18 years old
Lancaster, TX/Lancaster ISD - The Child Nutrition staff of Lancaster ISD is working hard to keep children eating healthy while school is out and would like to announce the locations of its Summer Food Service Program. We want to make sure that everyone still has the opportunity to receive a hot nutritious meal daily. The district provides free breakfast and lunch to any child ages 1-18 during the summer.
Any child can participate in the Summer Feeding Program just by showing up at one of the following sites on the days and during the time(s) indicated below.
Meals will not be served before or after the scheduled serving times and will be served at the following location(s):
Houston Elementary School
2929 Marquis Lane, Lancaster, TX 75134 – 972-218-1684
June 7, 2017 – August 18, 2017 - Monday through Friday
Breakfast: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Lunch 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
George Washington Carver – 6th Grade STEM Learning Center
1005 Westridge Ave, Lancaster, TX 75146 – Cafeteria # 972-218-1687
June 7, 2017 – August 18, 2017 - Monday through Friday
Breakfast: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Lunch 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Lancaster Elsie Robertson STEM Middle School
822 W Pleasant Run Rd, Lancaster, TX – Cafeteria # 972-218-1688
June 7, 2017 – August 18, 2017 - Monday through Friday
Breakfast: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Lunch 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Lancaster High School
200 E. Wintergreen, Lancaster, TX 75134 – 972-218-1824
June 7, 2017 – August 18, 2017 - Monday through Friday
Breakfast: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Lunch 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
West Main Elementary School
531 West Main St, Lancaster, TX 75146 – Cafeteria # 972-218-1680
August 2, 2017 – August 18, 2017 - Monday through Friday
Breakfast: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Lunch 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Pleasant Run Elementary School
427 West Pleasant Run Rd, Lancaster, TX 75146 – Cafeteria # 972-218-1681
August 2, 2017 – August 18, 2017 - Monday through Friday
Breakfast: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Lunch 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
All sites will be closed July 3, 2017 & July 4, 2017
Lancaster ISD is on its Summer Office Hour Schedule
Upcoming District Events
On-site Student Enrollment Will Soon Begin
A Reminder from the Texas Department of State Health Services: Simple Steps to Prevent the Spread of Zika Virus This Summer
As the summer kicks into gear, the mosquito season is just beginning and we want to remind our community of measures to prevent the spread of the Zika virus this summer.
Things to note:
• Zika is primarily spread through mosquito bites (Aedes aegypti species). As the weather warms and mosquito activity increases, the threat of local mosquito transmission of Zika exists.
• Pregnant women are particularly at risk due to the Zika virus’ ability to cause birth defects in unborn infants.
• The public health measures we take together will help prevent serious health impacts on the next generation of Texans.
• Combatting Zika begins at the local level.
Simple precautionary steps to aid the prevention and/or spread of the Zika virus:
• Apply EPA-approved insect repellent when planning to be outdoors.
• Wear long-sleeved shirts and wear long pants when outdoors for prolonged periods.
• Utilize screens or close windows and doors.
• Regularly remove any standing water in and around your home or school that could provide a breeding ground for mosquitoes.
• Cover trash cans or containers that may collect water.
• Visit your doctor if you suspect you’ve been exposed to Zika or exhibit any of the symptoms of Zika, which may include fever, rash, joint pain, and red eyes.
Upcoming Community Events and Celebrations...
The Next City Trash - Off Event is in July
The Trash Off is a great opportunity for Lancaster residents to clean out their home, garage, and yard of bulk trash, recyclables, scrap metal, brush, and electronic waste (i.e. computers, kitchen appliances, televisions, etc.) for disposal FREE of cost.
The next event is on July 22, 2017 from 8 am to 2 pm.
In Lancaster ISD, our VISION is 2020!
Lancaster ISD Beliefs:
Equity
Equity in education is a human right.
Community
Educators, parents and students share in the responsibility of developing well-rounded individuals.
Quality
Engaged, relevant learning experiences provide for a quality education leading to a quality life.
Courage
Learning is a life-long process that is enhanced by taking risks.
Growth
A person has the capacity to learn from past experiences.
Purpose
Purposeful planning to meet individual student needs leads to intentional outcomes for student success.
The Mission of Lancaster ISD
Email: info@lancasterisd.org
Website: www.lancasterisd.org
Location: 422 S Centre Ave, Lancaster, TX, United States
Phone: 972-218-1400
Facebook: http://facebook.com/golancaster
Twitter: @LancasterISD