LV Intermediate Parent Newsletter
Volume 30 April 21, 2017
Upcoming Events...
April 27 GT Field Trip
April 28 PTO Luncheon for School Staff
May 8 Grade 4 STAAR Math- Grade 5 STAAR Math Retake
May 9 Grade 4 STAAR Reading- Grade 5 STAAR Reading Retake
May 10 Grade 5 STAAR Science
May 15-19 Port A Trips for Fifth Grade
May 16 Fourth Grade Field Trip to Inner Space Caverns
May 22 Fourth Grade Field Trip
May 24 Field Day
Fourth Grade is learning about angles and quadrilaterals
Every Child...Every Chance...Every Day
ATTENDANCE THIS WEEK
4th Grade: 96.41%
5th Grade: 97.90 %
Total Attendance: 97.09%
Remember: Students must be in attendance at least 90% of the days the class is taught in order to receive credit or a final grade in a class. We appreciate our parents' efforts in helping us minimize student absences and prepare our students for their futures!
SUPPORT OUR EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Viking Parents - the Educational foundation supports our schools and students by awarding grants to Staff Members to purchase items that will enrich their classrooms and instruction.
In return, let us support them by liking the LVISDEF Facebook Page.
LVISDEF Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/LVISDEF/
Also, please consider supporting their June Fundraiser.
The LVISDEF Facebook June Jamboree Post:
https://www.facebook.com/events/404449596595753/
To purchase tickets:
https://LVISDEFJuneJamboree2017.eventbrite.com
ESL parents host Noche Mexicana
Save the date.......
Our ESL parents have decided to host a district/community wide Noche Mexicana on Friday, April 28th from 6:00-8:00pm in the grassy area between the High School and the PAC.
Make Sure You and Your Child Know About StayALERT
Lago Vista ISD uses StayALERT to help keep our schools safe. StayALERT is a bilingual, confidential website, e-mail, phone and texting avenue for students, teachers, staff, parents and community members to be able to confidentially report unsafe behaviors, suspicious activities, bullying, acts of violence, harassment, and a host of other potential disruptors to school safety.
Users may anonymously report concerns 24-7-365 via the StayALERT website, an e-mail, a phone call to a recorded and monitored line, or via a text message from a cell phone. Photos and video clips pertaining to the StayALERT report may be included. No special app required! Reportable information will be forwarded in a timely manner to a pre-designated school official for review.
To make a report, use one of the methods below:
Website: stayalert.info
Call or Text: (206) 406-6485
Email: report@stayalert.info
Yearbook Sales Goal Countdown
Our goal for yearbook sales is 90 books. Currently we have 60. We need 30 more to reach our goal. Buying a yearbook not only keeps memories from your child's school days, but it also raises money for our school.
These profits are used to help our staff enrich your child's learning environment here at LVIS. We have 24 days remaining to hit our goal before the final order is submitted. We will not be ordering ANY extra yearbooks beyond what we sell.
For your convenience, you can order online at:
https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob
Use Code: 13169317
Don't miss out on your opportunity to own the FIRST annual edition of the LVIS yearbook.
Counselor’s Cubby
Our 5th graders are getting ready for the exciting transition to Lago Vista Middle School! Mrs. La Rosa, LVMS School Counselor, met with all our 5th graders on Thursday to share important information about that journey. Your student was given a green course selection card that is due back to Mrs. Burke by Monday, April 24. Be sure to look over the 2017-2018 Middle School Course Guide posted on the LVISD home page at lagovistaisd.net as well as on Mrs. Burke’s Science web page.
Your future 6th grader should be able to answer the following questions about LVMS:
How long is the passing period?
Why do we have “one-way hallways”?
What time does school start?
What is “self-advocacy”?
How many Pre-AP classes do we offer 6th graders?
How do I know if advanced classes are right for me?
What is the difference between Pre-Athletics and PE?
Why are student planners recommended?
Who can I talk to when I need help?
What are required electives?
Why do I rank the electives I would like to have next year?
When is the green course selection card due and who do I give it to?
Please call Mrs. La Rosa or Mrs. Spexarth, LVMS Assistant Principal, if you have any questions about LVMS. We want our Vikings to know that there are lots of people available to help them continue to set challenging goals and support them every step of the way!
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams!”
Eleanor Roosevelt