LV Intermediate Parent Newsletter
Volume 29 April 13, 2018
Upcoming Events...
April 16-20 Talent Show tryouts
April 23-25 Fifth Grade Outdoor School Field Trip
April 26 Viking Day at the Grill at Highland Lakes Fundraiser
April 27 Cinco De Mayo Celebration at LV High School
April 27 Grade 4-5 go to the Symphony Concert at LVHS PAC
May 1 GT Field Trip
May 3 Welcome to Our Campus Orientation for incoming fourth grade families (6:00-7)
May 14-18 STAAR Testing
May 18 Fourth Grade Field Trip to Camp Mabry
May 22 Intermediate Talent Show @2:15
May 23 Fourth Grade Field Trip to Inner Space Caverns
Minds Under Construction...Even on Friday the 13th after STAAR
State Testing went Great!
The students in our classrooms approached the STAAR tests this week with determination, a little nervousness and perhaps even some excitement. They have worked hard all year, learning to comprehend, write, and apply problem solving strategies. Taking these tests was their opportunity to show how their efforts had come to fruition. What we witnessed with our students this week, was an attitude of executing a challenge, and the thrill and satisfaction that comes with successfully completing this challenge was evident.
Not to us. As the teachers of these students, what matters most are the skills they have learned. Academically, it really can't be measured. Most significantly, the lifelong skills of perseverance, curiosity, patience, organization and a tenacious love of learning were obvious.
We (especially Mrs. Davis) are proud of our kids in everything they do.
Because a few parents have asked....
Results for 4th grade writing will come into district the Week of June 13th.
Results for 5th grade math and reading will come into district by April 30th. Parents will receive a paper copy of STAAR Student Report Card. Parents of students that do not pass the fifth grade first administration of reading and math will be contacted by phone before they receive paper copies of the STAAR Student Report Card. We will schedule a meeting to discuss your child's accelerated instruction plan to prepare your student for the retest in May.
Thinking about Next Year
2018-19 School Supply Packs:
4th and 5th grade school supply packs for 2018-19 are now available for order. For your convenience, there are two ways to order:
1. Online: http://www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks Code: LAG029
(3 letters and 3 numbers)
2. Paper forms were sent home with your child in their Wednesday folders. You are welcome to attach payment to that form and return it to the Intermediate School front office.
All orders are due by Monday, June 11th. Packs will be delivered to your child's homeroom teacher prior to the first day of school.
Counselor’s Corner
LVIS 1st Annual Talent Show
May 22, 2018
2:15pm – 3:00pm
· Tryouts will be held Wednesday, April 18, during Specials.
· Approved participants will be notified on Friday, April 20.
· There will be a mandatory afterschool rehearsal on Monday, May 21, 3:05pm – 4:30pm.
· More details to follow!
· Stay tuned!
Thank you for supporting your student(s) and teachers during STAAR testing this week. We appreciate all the treats and refreshments donated. Assessments can be stressful for everyone but your support certainly helps to create an encouraging atmosphere on our campus!
Speaking of stress, here is great article from WorryWiseKids.org with parenting tips for anxious children. Please take a few moments to check it out:
http://www.worrywisekids.org/node/36
Learning to deal with stress and anxiety is a life lesson children need to learn as early as possible. Let’s give them the tools they need and a safe place to practice!
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“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams!”
Eleanor Roosevelt
Info from the Office
Transportation Changes:
Please submit all transportation changes to Kristina Bell, in the front office, by 2:00 p.m. the day of the change:
Text: 512-337-2061 (texting only, no voice calls)
Email: kristina_bell@lagovista.txed.net
Phone: 512-267-8300 ex. 3500
***Please note*** Transportation changes for early release days need to be submitted no later than 9:00 a.m. on the day of the change.
Attendance Reminder:
If your child is out of school for any reason, please be sure to inform the front office the reason for the absence. For your convenience, Mrs. Bell as 3 electronic ways to get her notes:
Text: 512-337-2061
Email: kristina_bell@lagovista.txed.net
Fax: 512-267-8363
For questions regarding attendance policy, please refer to our handbook:
http://www.lagovistaisd.net/users/0001/student/LVISD%20Student%20Handbook%202016-2017.pdf
Parents, you only have until May 18th to get those doctor's notes into Mrs. Bell for your student to qualify for a "Perfect Attendance" award this 9 weeks. We will not accept any doctor's notes past this date for "Prefect Attendance" award purposes.
Attendance Percentages:
4th Grade: 97.26%
5th Grade: 96.19%
Total: 96.70