Lubbock-Cooper North Elementary

What a wonderful start it has been to the 2021-22 school year! There is a lot of energy at North as students are learning, exploring and growing! It's exciting to watch!

Here are some important September events we don't want you to miss:

• Flashback Fridays start - September 3 (information below)
• Labor Day (NO SCHOOL) Student/Staff Holiday - September 6
• M.A.P. Testing- September 7-17 (information below)
• Watch D.O.G.S (Dads Of Great Students) Pizza Night-September 21
• Fall Fundraiser (information will be sent home) - September 22
• Snack Shack - September 24
• Picture Day-September 27

North Elementary's front office staff is the absolute best around! When you enter the front office, you will be greeted by one of these friendly faces. They are happy to help students, parents and staff in a professional and efficient way. Student safety is their number one priority and we are so thankful. (Please keep this in mind as you communicate with our office staff.)

Ms. MaryAnn - PEIMS Secretary

Ms. Victoria - Attendance Clerk

Ms. Regina - Registrar

Ms. Josie - Receptionist

Due to dismissal procedures, North's office staff will not call students to the office after 3:00 p.m. Please wait for the 3:20 p.m. bell to pick up your child at their designated area.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!

Cooper Methodist Church (16612 Loop 243-two blocks south of LCHS) has a free clothing room open on Thursday afternoon from 1:00-4:00 p.m., as well as Saturday morning from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Some household items are also available. Winter clothes will be available beginning October 1st.

Each month, students will participate in a day filled with engaging, quick review/pre-teach of concepts that data shows to be difficult for students to master. The day will allow students to rotate through many teachers so they are hearing and learning from other educators. Contents covered: math, reading, writing, science.

We are so excited to have Watch DOGS (Dads Of Great Students) back at Lubbock-Cooper North Elementary. Watch DOGS is an opportunity for dads and father figures to spend the day with their child and experience what a day in the life of an elementary student looks like. You will get to participate in your child's classroom, go to lunch, recess, and specials with them. This is a great chance for you to be a positive role model in the lives of our students here at North. Join us for Pizza Night in the cafeteria on September 21 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

If you have any specific questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Mrs. Leach at mleach@lcisd.net.

Measures of Academic Progress® (MAP®).

During September 7-September 17, 2021, your child will take tests called Measures of Academic Progress® (MAP®). We give students MAP Growth tests to determine their instructional level and to measure academic growth throughout the school year, and from year to year in the areas of Math, Reading, and Science. Your child will take the tests on a computer or iPad.

MAP Growth tests are unique in that they adapt to be appropriate for your child’s level of learning. As a result, each student has the same opportunity to succeed and maintain a positive attitude toward testing. Utilizing MAP Growth tests allows us to administer shorter tests and use less class time while still receiving detailed, accurate information about your child’s growth.

Each school year, students in grades Kindergarten through eighth grade will take the tests in September, January and April. Kindergarten will take the MAP Growth K-2 Reading assessment, while grades 1 and 2 will take the MAP Growth Reading and Math assessments. Students in grades 3-8 will take the MAP Growth assessments in Reading, Math, and Science.

We are truly excited to begin a new era that focuses on every child’s individual growth and achievement. Partnering to help all kids learn, parents and teachers can have a profound positive effect on the lives of our children.

Mrs. Baird’s Teachers On The Rise program is returning to the Lubbock and South Plains area for the ninth school year. Mrs. Baird's is excited to honor more great teachers this year because we know great things happen in our classrooms every single day.

As we saw last spring, even though students may not be on campus, great teaching still takes place from a distance. With the start of the 2021-22 school year looking a little different as well, the creativity and compassion from our teachers will truly show, and we want to hear about it.

This is a student/family nominated program, so please let your Lubbock-Cooper North Elementary teachers know how much they are appreciated!

To nominate, just log onto http://www.mrsbteacher.com/ or simply google "Teachers On The Rise".

Sincerely,

Shane Sumrow

Teachers On The Rise

Each month, the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal and Ron Haley & Associates will recognize one teacher as the Amazing Teacher of the Month and they will be featured in print and on our publication’s website.

The Teacher of the Month will be eligible to win a national $5,000 monthly prize for themselves and $5,000 for their school!

Whether you’re a student who’s learned from a great teacher, or a colleague, here’s your chance to recognize an exemplary local teacher.

Nominate an educator to be recognized as the Amazing Teacher of the Month

and show them just how grateful you are for the work they put in.

Make your nominations now at lubbockonline.com/contests and share this email with your friends and colleagues. The more nominations made, the better the odds are at winning a national prize!

Community News Services

We can always use volunteers for events during the year. Getting involved in P.T.O. is a great way to get to know other parents and see the exciting things going on in your child's school in a unique way! First meeting will be in the teachers' lounge on September 13 at 9:30 a.m.

• To sign up for the North P.T.O. GroupMe, use the link:
• https://forms.gle/ohqiWL97V53XXnhy6
• This will give you access to important information and dates during the year.

Website: https://www.lcisd.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=428117&type=d&pREC_ID=939369
Location: 3202 108th Street, Lubbock, TX 79423
Phone: (806) 776-2100
Facebook: facebook.com/LubbockCooperNorth/
Twitter: @LCISDnorth

**The District provides space on its newsletter for organizations to post their events. Such posting does not indicate any endorsement by the District.