LVES WEEKLY
2016-2017 LVES Weekly Parent Newsletter
September 23, 2016 - Issue #5
Golden Ticket Winners
Our classes had a busy week earning Golden Tickets. We have more than doubled our school wide count since last Friday! Way to go Vikings for being Respectful, Responsible and Safe!!
- Mrs. Rowin - Kindergarten...3rd round of Golden Tickets!!
- Mrs. Ballard - 1st Grade
- Mrs. Ramsey - 1st Grade
- Mrs. Kudrna - 2nd Grade...2nd round of Golden Tickets!!
- Ms. Bingham - 2nd Grade
- Mrs. Walker - 2nd Grade...3rd round of Golden Tickets!!
- Mrs. Jimenez - 2nd Grade...2nd round of Golden Tickets!!
- Ms. Baker - 3rd Grade
- Ms. Voisinet - 3rd Grade
- Mrs. Hernandez - 3rd Grade
Our school-wide total as of today is 1,200!
If we reach our goal of 3000 on or before October 21st, we will have a school wide dance party!
Front Parking Lot Reminders
Running with the Vikings is TODAY!!!
Please remember that only students with this year's Running of the Vikings shirt will receive FREE admission (adults must still pay), and be allowed on the field.
Running of the Vikings will also take place on the following home games:
- October 14th
- October 28th
All t-shirts were delivered to classrooms yesterday.
Running of the Vikings Order - Part 2
Please note that all orders must be received by the deadline, as late orders will not be accepted and extra shirts will not be ordered.
Parent Coffee Chat on Wednesday
Vision and Hearing Screening Thursday for 1st and 3rd Grade
GT Referral Process
Referrals for Fall G/T Screening are Due October 3rd!
Please return referral forms to the front office by Monday, October 3rd. There is a separate screening process for kindergarten, so referrals are not needed for students who are currently in kindergarten. For more information, please visit http://www.lagovistaisd.net/default.aspx?name=curr.ins_GT.
I will also include the referral forms as an attachment in the email.
PTO Membership and Fall Fundraiser
Don't forget to check out our PTO website for more information on open positions, and the link to donate online:
If you would like to join the PTO, membership forms can be found in the front office. We are also kicking off our Fall Fundraiser, which is Write-the-Check. Families will be able to donate money to the PTO instead of selling items in a fundraiser. Look for more information about Write-the-Check in today's Friday Folder. All proceeds from the Fall Fundraiser, membership, and different PTO-sponsored events go directly back to the classrooms to enhance instruction.
The next PTO meeting is Tuesday, October 11th at 6:00 pm in the library. Hope to see you there!
Campus Educational Improvement Committee (CEIC) Reps Needed
I am still in need of one more parent rep and one business rep for our CEIC. The dates for our meetings are:
- October 27th
- January 12th
- March 23rd
- May 11th
All CEIC meetings will be held in the library and will start at 3:15.
If you are interested in one of the remaining spots, please email Mrs. Jackson at michelle_jackson@lagovista.txed.net.
Counselor's Corner - Mrs. Sexton
There is still time for your child to be added to a Lunch Bunch group with the counselor! Email or call me if you are interested in your child participating!
The character trait we are learning about in September is Trustworthiness. Here are some ways parents can promote trustworthiness at home:
• Model the behavior you want to see in your child and acknowledge their good behavior when you see it. • Be clear about your expectations; expect your child to do what they say they are going to do and to be honest with you. • Develop family expectations and consequences. Explain expectations ahead of time and then use the consequences in a consistent way. • Model relationships that demonstrate honesty, integrity, promise-keeping and loyalty. • Develop a calm, emotionally responsive and stable home environment with a proper balance of freedom and structure. Thank you for supporting your child’s social/emotional growth! :)
Weekly Attendance Goal
- 97% - we reached our weekly goal!!
Remember our weekly attendance is 97%.
Please remember that every day that your child is absent, he/she is missing out on learning opportunities. We have several breaks and long weekends throughout the school year for vacations.
Need Assistance
Christine Harris, Administrative Assistant
christine_harris@lagovista.txed.net
Registration and Attendance:
Veronica Fidencio, Registrar/Attendance Clerk
veronica_fidencio@lagovista.txed.net
Student Emotional Support:
Amy Sexton, Counselor
Student Health:
Kimberly Latham-Whitehead, School Nurse
kimberly_latham@lagovista.txed.net
Discipline and School Improvement:
Michelle Jackson, Principal
michelle_jackson@lagovista.txed.net
Eric Holt, Assistant Principal
Mark Your Calendars...
- September 27th: AM PPCD class field trip to Fire Station, 9:00 - 10:15 am
- September 28th: Parent Coffee Chat, 8:00 am in LVES Library
- September 29th: Hearing and Vision Screening for 1st and 3rd Grades
- September 30th: UIL Pep Rally during 2nd and 3rd Grade lunches
- October 10th: Columbus Day, Student Holiday
- October 11th: PTO Meeting, 6:00 pm in library
- October 14th: Football Players Visit
- October 14th: Kindergarten attends LVHS Pep Rally, 1:00 pm
- October 19th: Fall Pictures