LVMS Newsletter
Edition IX, March 1, 2024
No School on April 8th Due to Solar Eclipse
Dear Parents & Families,
We are writing to inform you of an upcoming amendment to the 2023-2024 academic calendar for Lago Vista ISD. After discussions with Lago Vista ISD staff and city officials, Lago Vista ISD has decided to close for staff and students on Monday, April 8, 2024. This day will not be made up.
On April 8th, the residents of Lago Vista ISD will be in the path of totality for a total solar eclipse. It will be the last total solar eclipse visible from the contiguous United States until 2044. Local officials are planning for a significant number of visitors to flock to our area in order to witness this extraordinary phenomenon. We understand that this surge in visitors may likely put a strain on local infrastructure and resources, possibly impacting school operations.
This decision stems from our commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and staff during this rare celestial event. We understand that this adjustment may require rearranging schedules and arrangements for childcare. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we prioritize the safety of our school community.
Although the District will be closed on April 8th, we do want to emphasize that a solar eclipse of this nature is a unique educational experience that we hope will foster a sense of wonder and curiosity about the universe. Lago Vista ISD students will be provided with classroom instructional activities leading up to this event and will also be provided with one pair of safety glasses to bring home.
Here are a few resources to help our parents and families prepare to safely experience this once in a lifetime event.
NASA: Total Eclipse Safety
The Planetary Society: Eclipse 2024
Visit Cedar Park: Thing to Do for the Total Solar Eclipse
Thank you and have a wonderful weekend!
Plates
Peer Editing
3D Viking Shapes
2023-2024 Lago Vista Middle School Yearbooks on sale NOW!
Yearbooks on SALE NOW for only $40.00, or $45.00 with digital name imprint.
https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/product/yearbooks
School Code: 18995
LAST DAY TO ORDER ONLINE: 4/13/24
Limited space still available for STUDENT ADs: Last day to order ads: 3/25/24.
Spring Reminders
With spring activities and school functions ramping up, we want to remind you to make sure that you check in through the Raptor system. That includes dropping off lunch - those must be delivered to the front office, NOT hand delivered to your student on the way to the cafeteria. Also - Door Dash(or any food delivery service, including Dominos Pizza) will be turned away and not delivered. Food must be delivered by a parent/guardian for your student only - not for their friends.
Also, if you wish to volunteer in anyway we ask that you follow all required procedures. Email me with any questions - thank you for your support!
Cheer clinic
Please note that this is an independent practice and your student's attendance will have not have a postive or negative impact on your school tryout.
Want to get involved?
Hello Parents and Guardians:
We are actively forming a parent volunteer group to help support the teachers, staff, and
students at Lago Vista Middle School. As a parent, there are a number of ways you can help out
and be involved at middle school:
● Teacher Supply Drive
● Monthly Staff Appreciation Luncheons
● Stock the Teachers Lounge
● Pies for Thanksgiving
● Holiday Goodies
● And More
If you are interested in joining a group of parents to volunteer at the middle school, please
complete the form Here.
We will send you an email to coordinate the many different opportunities you have to make a
difference at the middle school. Whether you have a few hours a week, an hour a year, or
awesome culinary skills, we’d love to hear from you! If you’d like to help out but aren’t quite sure
how, just let us know and we’ll figure something out!
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Courtney Stockard at
cstockard@duck.com or Lindsey Phillips at lindsey.phillips@modmed.com
Sincerely,
Courtney Stockard and Lindsey Phillips
Lost and Found
The Lago Vista Public Library is charting its course for the future, and your input is invaluable! Please take a moment to participate in a quick survey to prioritize various physical spaces and Library program and service options. Take the survey here https://op2.us/LV-HS or scan the QR code. Feel free to share the survey with friends, neighbors, and co-workers to join us in enhancing the Library’s services for the future.
Student Registration
This message is to inform you that annual student registration is open in Ascender ParentPortal.
As a reminder, annual registration must be completed EACH YEAR because these forms provide us with important permissions and information that must be provided annually. It is also very important to note that the information provided in Ascender ParentPortal is what the school uses to contact parents in the event of an emergency, so it is very important that all information is correct and up-to-date.
HOW DO I ACCESS ASCENDER PARENT PORTAL?
https://portals13.ascendertx.com/ParentPortal/login?distid=227912
¿NECESITA ESPAÑOL?
Todos los formularios de registro también están en español. Para continuar en español, hay un menú desplegable en la esquina superior derecha de la página de inicio de sesión para cambiar al español.
WHAT IF I HAVE A NEWLY ENROLLED STUDENT? WHAT IF DON'T SEE MY ENROLLED STUDENT IN ASCENDER PARENTPORTAL?
If you enrolled your student during summer enrollment, you must still complete annual registration forms. If you don't see your enrolled student when you log in, an Ascender ParentPortal ID is needed in order to link to your student and complete the annual registration forms.
Please email registration@lagovistaisd.net and your campus registrar to receive your student's Ascender ParentPortal ID. Please note that there may be slight delays in answering requests during peak times, such as this, but we will get it to you as quickly as possible!
Once you receive your student's Ascender ParentPortal ID from the campus registrar, please log into Ascender ParentPortal, select "Link to Enrolled Student", and enter the ParentPortal ID and the student's date of birth.
WHAT IF I SEE MY STUDENT, BUT DON'T HAVE A "REGISTRATION" OPTION?
In order to complete forms or update data for a student, the email address you have listed in Ascender ParentPortal must match what we have in our system. If you can see your student, but can't update any information, those email addresses do not match. We recommend updating and verifying your email address in Ascender ParentPortal. If you need us to change your email address in our system, please email registration@lagovistaisd.net and your campus registrar. You will be asked to provide your student's full name, date of birth, and grade level for verification purposes.
WHO IS MY CAMPUS REGISTRAR?
Lago Vista Elementary School (PK-3)
Christine Harris at charris@lagovistaisd.net
Lago Vista Intermediate School (4-5)
Gabby Mercado (Habla española) at gmercado@lagovistaisd.net
Lago Vista Middle School (6-8)
Monica Kaiser at mkaiser@lagovistaisd.net
Lago Vista High School (9-12)
Lisa Dohm at ldohm@lagovistaisd.net
NEED OTHER HELP?
Please email registration@lagovistaisd.net and your campus registrar.
Bell Schedule
Doors open at 8:10 - there will not be supervision before then...
1st Period - 8:40 - 9:32
2nd Period - 9:36 - 10:28
Advisory - 10:32 - 11:02
3rd Period - 11:06 - 11:58
A Lunch - 12:00 - 12:30
A 4th Period - 12:34 - 1:26
B 4th Period - 12:02 - 12:54
B Lunch - 12:56 - 1:26
5th Period - 1:30 - 2:22
6th Period - 2:26 - 3:18
7th Period - 3:22 - 4:15
Vaping = DAEP
HB 114 makes offenses involving the possession and/or or use of vapes a mandatory DAEP offense. School districts will now be required to place all students who are caught in possession and/or or using vapes (of any kind – not just those with drugs) into their DAEP.
Please share this with your children - it's just not worth it!
Lago Vista Middle School
Email: eholt@lagovistaisd.net
Website: www.lagovistaisd.net
Location: 8039 Bar K Ranch Road, Lago Vista, TX, USA
Phone: 512-267-8300