April 12, 2013 www.lacklandisd.net
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Jill DiGiampaolo & David A. Garcia – Editors Digiampaolo.j@ lacklandisd. net
LACKLAND EAGLES DEVELOP LEADERSHIP STRATEGIES
Contents Admin Alley
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Upcoming Events
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Stacey Track
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Science in SFA
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STAAR Preparation
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Important Tidbits
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Poster Awards
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Ms. Fohlmeister
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Elementary Art Club
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Dinner Theatre
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Random Shots
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National Young Leaders State Conference Provides Framework for the Nation’s Future WASHINGTON, D.C. – This year, outstanding students from across the nation will take part in a unique leadership development program being held in 30 cities across the country. Themed Courageous Leadership, the National Young Leaders State Conference (NYLSC) helps young scholars take an introspective and highly-personalized assessment of their leadership skills and abilities. Nominated by their teachers, two of our LES 6th grade students, Robert Foglesong and Garrett Greenwood, attended the Conference in Austin.
Upcoming Events: Friday April 12 Dinner Theatre @ Elem. Gym “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” 6:00pm Saturday April 13 ACT – Check in 7:30am Lyon Ctr. Wednesday April 17 TAKS/ STAAR Training Thursday April 18 Kinder Music Performance @ 6:00pm Elem. Cafeteria / Chick Fil ANight Friday April 19 Texas Cavaliers Visit @ 8:00am
Throughout the four-day program, students build a working “toolkit” of strategies to help them successfully dream, create, and implement plans that will change how they view their role as leaders in their communities. At the Austin conference, Robert and Garrett's groups also focused on topics like: conflict resolution, teamwork and team building, how to handle cliques, and event planning. “The steps each person takes in discovering his or her own leadership strengths can be a very personal process,” said Marguerite Regan, Ph.D., Dean of Academic Affairs for the Congressional Youth Leadership Council (CYLC), the organization that sponsors NYLSC. “The National Young Leaders State Conference will help students get at the heart of their innate talents and skills and will also help them toidentify how they can best serve their communities.” The NYLSC curriculum focuses on an introspective and highly-personalized assessment of each student’s leadership skills and abilities. Attendees will be challenged to step forward in a manner that is decisive and confident, to grasp the concepts of leadership that will be taught and to act upon their dreams of making a difference in the world while maintaining the courage of their convictions. The Congressional Youth Leadership Council is a nonpartisan educational organization. Founded in 1985, CYLC is committed to fostering and inspiring young people to achieve their full leadership potential. For additional information, visit us at www.cylc.org
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Stacey Track
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Nineteen Stacey Track Athletes Advance By: Ti'ona Dawson, Senior Stacey track athletes participated in the district track meet in Charlotte last Saturday, April 6th and did very well. 19 athletes advanced to the area meet which will be held in LaPryor April 11th. In the 3200m run we had 5 athletes advance; Cory Johnson took first 1st, followed by Micah Wilson- 2nd and Bradey Epley, 3rd. For the girls Kathryn McCormick took second followed by Abi Arndt at third. London Slater placed fourth in discuss. In the 4x1 and 4x2 , both guys and girls teams advanced, with girls (Kadija Fowler, Breana Thompson, Maya Charles, and Ti'ona Dawson) taking first in both relays and the boys (Tonny Hargrove, Aric Farrill, Darren Chargulaf, and Greg Jefferson) taking second, also in both. Jamaal Buchanan placed first place in the 800m run and Alexandria Suglia took second for the girls team. In the 100m dash, Breana Thompson and Greg Jefferson took second place followed by Kadija Fowler and Aric Farrill for third. For the 400m dash Cory Johnson took first place, Alexandria Suglia took third, and Ti'ona Dawson taking fourth. Ricky Warren and Maya Charles both took first in the 200m dash and first in long jump. In the 1600m run Jamaal Buchanan took second place, Kathryn McCormick took third, followed by Abi Arndt with fourth. Ending the meet, the boys (Micah Wilson, Dillon Stewart, Ricky Warren, and Cory Johnson) took fourth place in their 4x4 relay. Good luck to everyone this Thursday at the Area meet!
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Science in SFA
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Students in Mr. Garcia’s 6.2 SFA class got an up close look at organisms and microscopic creatures as they learn about cells and their structure and many functions. Using digital and traditional microscopes they viewed a variety of prepared slides then wrote descriptions of what they saw. Some were amazed to see living organisms not viewable to the naked eye from soil and plant samples they found right here on campus.
.Lackland Service Unit would like to thank the following Girl Scout Troops: 26, 304, 118, and 752 for an amazing first year and more to come!!!!! We have had lots of fun activities throughout the year!! Here are a few examples: Troop meetings, veterans day ceremony at Fort Sam, tour recycling plant, earn badges & patches, linen drive for animal shelter, dentist tour& activities, skate night, 3-hour pajama party, glamour night, GS founder birthday celebrations, zoo trip, financial lessons via cookie sales & speakers, MLK March, fire station tour, SeaWorld private party, 100 year birthday Girl Scout EXPO, and World Thinking Day, just to name a few things. For more information feel free to contact Breanna Cervenak @ jelly2049@gmail.com
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STAAR Preparation
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Sixth Grade Faces the STAAR Test Head-on!!! Sixth grade students in Mrs. Torre’s RtI class created motivational posters for the STAAR test that looms on the horizon. Future advertisers and art directors develop their writing and visual communication skills as we band together and prepare for the STAAR test. The significance of the ducks? Simple!! “Keep your ducks in a row; success on the STAAR is the way to go!!” We are in it to win it!!!
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Important Tidbits
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Military “Babies” Mrs. Moulder and Ms. Brown’s children have joined the ranks of the Armed Forces. They went to and graduated from basic training at the same time. Mrs. Moulder’s son, Airman Basic Damian Moulder, is in the US Air Force, and is currently in training at Sheppard AFB. Ms. Brown’s daughter, Seaman Christine Brown, is in the US Navy and is currently in IT training at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Florida.
Dear parents of rising Seventh Graders, In order to comply with Texas Immunization Requirements, we are notifying you of requirements for all seventh graders. All students entering seventh grade are required to have the following immunizations: 1) 2 doses of Varicella vaccine (chicken pox). A written statement from a parent attesting to the child’s positive history of chicken pox illness is acceptable in lieu of either dose. 2) 1 dose of Tetanus, Diptheria and acellular pertussis (Tdap) if at least 5 years have passed since the last dose of tetanus-diptheria containing vaccine. 3) 1 dose of Meningococcal Vaccine If your child will be attending Lackland ISD during the 2013-2014 school year, we strongly urge you to bring proof of above immunizations directly to the school nurse’s office before the end of this school year. Please be aware that students without proper documentation or a valid exemption will not be allowed in class on the first day of school in August until we receive updated immunization records. If you have any questions, please call us at (210) 357-5040. Thank you for your support, Audrienne Mitchell, RN Marcelle Conte, RN School Nurses
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Poster Awards
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This week winners of the 3rd – 5th grade Emancipation Proclamation / Black History Month poster contest were recognized. With close to 80 entries it ./ was a very tough task for the judges to pick just 3 winners. As it turns out each grade level did have a winner. The 3 rd place award of $25.00 went to 3rd grader Luke Allsup, 2nd place and $75.00 went to 5th grader Faith Grelk and 1st place with an award of $100.00 went to 4th grader Brianna McCabe. Congratulations to all who participated. It was a great event as the winner’s parents and the TailSpinner showed up. There was cookies and punch to help everyone celebrate!
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Ms. Fohlmeister
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As I say goodbye to you all, and leave Lackland ISD, I want to thank you for so many memories. Thank you…
To the coaches and students, for letting me play dodgeball with you. To the librarians, for letting me pretend to nap on the couch in the library. To the nurses, who always were kind whenever I had a concern. To the custodians, who were my lifeline in the classroom and good friends. To the maintenance staff, who talked football with me, and always helped me. To the administration, for allowing me the privilege of being a part of LISD. To the teachers, for being kind, compassionate and friendly, no matter what. To the 5th grade team, for being my second family. To the students, for being the reason why I got out of bed each weekday.
I will miss you all, but wish each and every one of you success in education and life. ~ Ms. Fohlmeister
The elementary yearbook is now $25 in the front office. Reserve your copy today! You must have a yearbook in hand to attend the end of the year signing party!
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Elemenatry Art Club
4th – 6th grade Art Club Rocks!!!
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Dinner Theatre
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Tickets are now on sale for the dinner theater production of The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie. Tickets are $8 and can be purchased from Mr. Richard or a Drama Club member. This Evening at 6:00pm!!!!!
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Random Shots
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