The Brightest Stars Shine at LRE!
Luckey Ranch E.S.- Newsletter- January 13, 2019
Welcome to 2019!
Thank you for a wonderful first semester! I cannot express how much my staff and I appreciate your support and continued belief that together we will create a campus of Leaders! Every time you reach out to compliment or celebrate with us, you have strengthened and supported our staff. Each time you bring a concern or challenge to our team, you allow us to improve the job we do, and we feel strengthened supported!
As we begin this second semester, It is essential that we continue to strengthen and support each other. Every activity, assembly, meeting, and communication will be presented to you to strengthen and support each of you. If we can do our job better, we welcome your feedback. In return, we ask that you model your support through positive communications with your children, with each other, and with our staff. Our goal for 2019 is to continue to improve our communication with each of you.
I look forward to this second semester and all of the wonderful opportunities it has in store.
Warm regards,
Georgia Neuman, Principal
Attendance Recovery Begins This Week!
Hello LRE Family!
Let’s talk ATTENDANCE! With holidays behind us, it’s time to take a closer look at our attendance. We will be offering some special incentives for attendance throughout the upcoming weeks. This week, we will begin some friendly classroom and grade-level competitions! Classes will receive a star for each day they have perfect attendance. The star will then be placed on the bulletin board outside the cafeteria (under the label with their grade-level). The grade-level with most stars at the end of the six-weeks will receive a special treat!
We will also begin Attendance Recovery this Saturday, January 19th. Here are some FAQ’s regarding Saturday School:
What is Attendance Recovery? It is an opportunity for students (accompanied by a parent) to recover time missed due to absences. This information is submitted to the Attendance Committee at the end of the year, for consideration.
Is my child eligible for Saturday Attendance Recovery? If your child has missed more than 9 days of school in the fall or spring semester, he/she is eligible to make up hours by attending Saturday Attendance Recovery. Attendance may be credited by attending either a 2 hour session for an equivalent of half a day, or a 4 hour session for an equivalent of a full day.
What are the dates and hours for Saturday School? The dates for Saturday School are as follows:
January 19
February 9
March 2 & 23
April 6 & 27
May 4 & 18
What does the day entail? The day will begin promptly at 7:30 a.m. and end at 11:30 p.m. Parent and child will attend either a two-hour or four-hour session. Each session must be completed in full to receive credit. A sign-up sheet will be provided on the day of Saturday School. Our Attendance Committee will use the information to determine the amount of attendance credited to each student.
During Saturday School, students and a parent/guardian are expected to attend. Siblings will not be permitted. Students will be provided with grade-level material and parents are expected to assist their child during this time. A school representative will be present to assist if needed.
Where will Saturday Attendance Recovery take place? Saturday School will be held in the cafeteria. Parent and child will enter and exit through the cafeteria doors in the back of the building.
A more detailed description of attendance requirements is located in the “Absences and Attendances” section of the Student Handbook.
If you have any questions regarding school policies or procedures, please contact me at shelly.guinn@mvisd.org
Thank you, parents and loved ones for your continual support. Have a wonderful week!
Shelly Guinn
Vice-Principal
Getting Your Child to School on Time
Does your child give you a hard time about coming to school? Does your child say, “I don’t want to go to school” or take too long getting ready in the morning? It is a common problem! Here are some tips to help curb the bad habit before it turns into a serious concern.
First, make sure you understand the importance of your child being at school on time every day. Even a few tardies really add up! Say your child is only 10 minutes late each school day. Not a big deal right? Well, that adds up to 1,740 minutes = almost 30 hours of school missed in one year! THAT IS A BIG DEAL!
- Determine any school or home barriers that are preventing your child from coming to school. Are they prepared? Do they connect with their teacher? Do they feel safe at school? Do they have a routine for bedtime and morning at home?
- Communicate with your child’s teacher, school counselor, or principal to help your child feel better about coming to school.
- Once any simple barriers are removed, make it a priority to get them to school on time. Do not make or accept any excuses!
- Routines are key. Bedtime should be consistent to assure enough rest. Most elementary aged children need between 8-10 hours. Adults should set the bedtime.
- Develop a morning routine that works. If you or your child is constantly rushing to get out the door, everyone needs to get up at least 15 minutes earlier. Rushing is not a good way to start the day.
Being on time is not just an important school skill; it is an important life skill.
- Rebecca Pinales, School Counselor
PTO
Tuesday, Jan 15, 2019, 06:00 PM
LRE Cafeteria Entrance
Lunch With My Child
Thursday, Jan 17, 2019, 10:45 AM
LRE Cafeteria.
Saturday School- Attendance Recovery
2 sessions offered:
7:30-9:30 a.m.- 1/2 day recovery
7:30-11:30 a.m.- Full day recovery