LV Intermediate Parent Newsletter
March 9, 2020
Upcoming Events...
March 10 Grade 4 Bob Bullock Field Trip
March 10 Grade 5 TELPAS Testing for ESL students
March 11 ESL Parent Meeting at 8:00am at Elementary
March 12 Grade 5 TELPAS Testing at ESL students
March 12 Intermediate Choir Performance at the LV Elementary
March 16-20 Spring Break
March 23 Middle School Course Selections for Fifth Grade Students and Parent Meeting at 6:00pm
April 1 Campus Educational Improvement Committee Meeting at 4:30
April 7 Grade 4 STAAR Writing and Grade 5 STAAR Math
April 8 Grade 5 STAAR Reading
April 10 Student Holiday
April 22-24 Camp Champion Field Trip for Fifth Grade
Mrs. Leclair's Class
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Health and Safety
Lago Vista ISD remains dedicated to keeping our students and staff safe and healthy and is monitoring reports of any potential impact of COVID-19 virus, or coronavirus. While no cases have been suspected among our local community, we are following ongoing reports from health officials in Travis county and are following the guidance provided by the Texas Education Agency, Texas Health and Human Services, and the Centers for Disease Control. Any decisions that may need to be made regarding a change to school operations will be done so with guidance from the CDC and local health officials, along with guidance and direction from the authorities at TEA.
Health officials emphasize that the best way to protect yourself against the coronavirus is to take the same measures you take to prevent the spread of everyday illnesses like the common cold or the flu, which includes:
- Washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol;
- Avoiding touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands;
- Cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe; and
- Staying at home when you are sick.
Updated information from the CDC on the coronavirus virus can be found at: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html. The most recent information about coronavirus in Texas may be found at: https://dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/.
Counselor’s Corner
News: It is a very exciting time of the year! Our 5th graders will soon begin the transition to 6th grade. We start with choosing classes. On Monday, March 23rd we will have Mrs. April Woodburn, middle school counselor, visiting to explain the class choices for 6th grade. On March 23rd in the evening at 6:00pm, we will have a meeting in the cafe for parents who may have questions.
DATES:
March 23 Mrs. Woodburn visits to go over 6th grade class options (in Mrs. Graham’s class)
March 23 6pm Parent meeting in the cafe regarding 6th grade class choices
March 27 Choice sheets due to Intermediate School
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns as we go through the process. cynthia_gumbert@lagovista.txed.net
Lunch Groups
I have lunch groups for 4th and 5th grade. Both groups meet in the art room during lunch. Groups are optional to all students. Our 4th grade group is reading and completing activities that go along with the book titled “The Strange Case of Origami Yoda” and our 5th grade group is working on team building. The lunch groups are fluid and all are welcome to join us.
BECOME A FRIEND OF THE LVISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Parents, we need your help! Are you adept at social marketing? Is managing money part of your repertoire? Do you enjoy planning parties? The Education Foundation is looking for volunteers to help with fundraising, fund management, and event planning. Our meetings are at 6 pm on the 2nd Wednesday of each month in the Viking Hall board room. Please join us or get in touch – email us at LVISDEFTX@gmail.com.
The Lago Vista ISD Education Foundation helps support the school district through teacher grants, PSAT costs and much more. Please consider becoming a Friend of the Foundation.
ATTENDANCE MATTERS
The vast majority of our students with excessive absences fail to pass their classes. Students need to be at school everyday.
Our school wide attendance goal for this year is 98%. Our state funding is based on the percentage of students at school at 10:00 am every day. Higher attendance rate = more money for resources for your student.
For students who miss school, here is some very important attendance information:
- 3 or more unexcused absences in a 4 week period - warning letter sent home, phone conference with at-risk coordinator and attendance improvement plan.
- 5 or more unexcused absences in a 6-week period - warning letter sent home, phone conference with administrator, attendance behavior plan reviewed.
- 7 or more unexcused absences in an 8-week period - warning letter sent home and Behavior Intervention Plan meeting called with the parents, student, and assistant principal.
- 10 or more unexcused absences in a 6 month period - truancy charges are filed. Parent, student and school administrator will be summoned to appear in truancy court.
Attendance this Week
Fourth Grade 96.69%
Fifth Grade 95.25%
Total Attendance 96%
STAYALERT SYSTEM REMINDER
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