Lone Star Elementary News&Notes 35
#WeAreLoneStar
Lone Star Elementary
Catherine Bartlett, Ed.D. Principal
Melissa Freeman Assistant Principal
Kelly Lout Assistant Principal
Elisa Krug Counselor
Email: cbartlett@misd.org
Website: www.misd.org
Location: 16600 FM 2854, Montgomery, TX 77316
Phone: (936) 276-4500
Twitter: @lse_montgomery
For Your Calendar:
May 8 - Math STAAR for 3rd and 4th graders (no make up tests) (no lunch visitors)
May 9 - Reading STAAR for 3rd and 4th graders (no make up tests) (no lunch visitors)
May 10 - 4th Grade Recorder Concerts & K-3 Talent Shows during Music, Group F
May 11 - PTA Meeting, 8:45 am
May 11 - 4th Grade Recorder Concerts & K-3 Talent Shows during Music, Group C
May 15-19 PK and Kdg Registration for 2017-18
May 15 - Jump House in PE
May 16 - Jump House in PE
May 16 - 4th Grade Recorder Concerts & K-3 Talent Shows during Music, Group B
May 16 - Kindergarten Round Up (Tours for New Kdg Families) 5:30-6:30 pm
May 16 - 4th Grade Recorder Concerts & K-3 Talent Shows during Music, Group B
May 17 - Food Allergy Awareness Day, Wear Teal
May 17 - 4th Grade Recorder Concerts & K-3 Talent Shows during Music, Group E
May 17 - Watch DOGS Breakfast Appreciation, 7:45 am
May 17 - Volunteer Appreciation Tea, 2:30 pm
May 18 - Singing Stars Spring Concert, 6:00 pm
May 18 - Field Day, grades K, 1, 2
May 19 - Field Day, grades 3, 4
May 22 - Kindergarten Celebration Ceremony, 8:45 am in cafeteria
May 23 - 4th Grade Awards, 8:45 am in classrooms
May 23 - 3rd Grade Awards, 1:00 pm in classrooms
May 24 - Garden Day for 4th Grade
May 24 - 2nd Grade Awards, 8:45 in classrooms
May 24 - 1st Grade Awards, 11:45 in classrooms
May 25 - Life Skills Celebration, 11:00 in Classroom
May 25 - Early Release, 1:00 pm
May 26 - Students' Last Day, Early Release 1:00 pm
May 30 - 2017-18 LSE Staff & Parents - "The Leader in Me" Kickoff Meeting, 9:00 am
We Are Celebrating!
Looking Ahead to 2017-18
Dear Lone Star Families,
Periodically I am asked how we place children into homerooms. It is a responsibility that the teachers, administrators, and I take very seriously. We will look at children's achievement, ability, and temperament, and then we will work to make the best fit with an upcoming teacher. We consider the current teacher's success with a child, and we may take parent input into account regarding certain characteristics.
For example, it is helpful to us if you know that your child needs a structured environment or a teacher with a higher tolerance for movement/noise. Whether your child is shy, outgoing, anxious, or struggling in a subject - that is information that comes into play as we work to make the best grouping possible. We do NOT take or honor specific teacher requests. I have found that specific requests are based upon prior experience with an older sibling or a neighbor's child. Not only is that misguided or even inappropriate, there is always the possibility that the requested teacher may change positions or grade levels before we return in August. You can see how it is more helpful to focus on the child rather than the teacher.
While we do not honor "buddy requests", we do need to know if there are circumstances between your child and another that might result in a conflict should they end up in the same homeroom. I want you to know that many hours and many discussions are put into creating homerooms for the upcoming school year. I feel comfortable in sharing that responsibility with the teachers and administrative team, all of whom know your children well. I am by no means soliciting letters from you. However, if you do need to alert us to certain concerns, please address your emails to our counselor, Mrs. Krug by May 19 at ekrug@misd.org. We will not be able to entertain input after that time. I want to assure you that this is a responsibility we do not take lightly. We are all here to help every child have a great year… year, after year, after year!
Thank you, Lone Star Families! We LOVE working with your children!!