1.If you want to attend the Valentine's party, you must have an approved background check. The link is attached below. If you want to confirm the status of your background check, please email Mrs. Walker at kwalker@lagovistaisd.net. If you did this for the winter party already, you should be good. You only need to complete one background check per school year.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCCvXgE6JZa287u8XnQxz02Uxb8tmkt-phHjPtuGzFVtH8pQ/viewform

2. Once you have completed the background check, please RSVP so that we can preprint your badge to make the lines move more quickly.

Here is the link to RSVP once you have completed a background check:

https://forms.gle/iedz6PCtsLjR3qPJ6

This form will close on 2/11. You will still be able to attend if you do not RSVP, but you will have to wait in line to have your badge printed.

Party Times for Thursday, 2/13

ECSE/VRT- 9:45

PK- 12:40

Kindergarten- 12:00

1st Grade- 9:15

2nd Grade- 1:00

3rd Grade- 11:20

Friday we will be welcoming Barn Hill Animal Preserve as they present their Educational Outreach Program. This program aligns with science curriculum standards and will discuss the following:

1. Animal adaptations

2. Life cycles

3. Predator and prey relationships

4. Animal diets

5. Animal habitats

6. Conservation

7. Environmental stewardship

8. Pet ownership responsibility

9. Mother and offspring relationships

10. Animal coverings

Your child will need a signed permission slip which should be coming home today in their Friday folder. There is also an opportunity to purchase souvenirs or photos with the various animals, but this is not required for participation.

GoldStar Transit is hiring school bus drivers for Lago Vista ISD!
- Starting at $20.50 per hour
- $1,500 sign on bonus w/experience
- Bring your kids to work, no daycare needed.
- No experience necessary....training provided!

Submit your application online today at https://ridesta.com/careers/.
Please contact (512) 267-8300 x1508 with questions.

Help erase school lunch balances for students in the Viking Nation! Each generous donation will lift a financial burden from our community and will allow Lago Vista ISD to focus resources on supporting student success.

To donate, please visit https://lvisdtx.schoolwindow.com/estore/lvdo/donation.html.

Thank you for helping us ensure that every child has the opportunity to thrive!

Our goal in Lago Vista ISD is to ensure that every student benefits as much as possible from the great teaching and learning that happen here every day. When your child misses school, they miss out on learning opportunities that simply can't be replicated. That's why this year, we are encouraging all parents to help our students "Strive for 5!" — aim for five or fewer missed days for your child this school year. Of course, if your child is sick, please keep them home. However, we ask that you try to plan vacations and other activities around our school calendar to minimize the loss of valuable instructional time.

In addition to missed learning opportunities, many parents also may not realize that our school's funding from the State is directly tied to daily attendance. Each day your child is present, the school receives about $37. While $37 might not seem significant on its own, it adds up quickly. Last year, the District's funding was reduced by over $700,000 due to student absences. This loss of funds impacts our ability to hire more teachers, reduce class sizes, and further enhance the learning environment for all students.

We appreciate your help in reducing avoidable absences so that your child — and all of our students — can take full advantage of the excellent instruction we offer every day.

Dr. Suzy Lofton-Bullis

Deputy Superintendent, Lago Vista ISD

512.267.8300 | sloftonbullis@lagovistaisd.net

www.lagovistaisd.net

• The tardy bell rings at 7:45. Instruction begins immediately at this time.
• Official attendance is taken each day at 9:25. If your child is not physically present at that time, they are counted absent.
• All attendance notes should be given to your child's teacher or emailed to Christine Harris at charris@lagovistaisd.net. Notes should be returned within 3 school days of the absence or appointment.
• Typically, the later in the school day you can schedule needed appointments, the better. You definitely want to avoid the 9:25 time frame if possible.

7:15 Doors open and drop off begins, Breakfast begins

7:35 Teachers begin welcoming students into classrooms

7:45 Tardy bell rings, Class starts

9:25 Attendance is taken, Students not present at this time are absent

10:45-11:15 PreK, VRT, ECSE and 1st grade lunch

11:20-11:50 Kindergarten lunch

11:55-12:25 2nd grade lunch

12:30-1:00 3rd grade lunch

3:20 Dismissal begins

Morning Drop Off-

Loop at Dawn Drive- Bus Riders Only

Students needing breakfast- Civic Drive

Students not needing breakfast- Travis Drive OR Civic Drive (We ask that all PK and K students who do not need breakfast be dropped off at Travis Drive.)

Students arriving after 7:45- parents will need to park and walk students in through front entrance to sign them in and receive a tardy slip.

Attendance Time- (9:25 am)

Any students not physically present at this time will be marked absent. Parents have three school days to submit an excuse note. All excuse notes will be considered and excused if applicable.

Lunch-

Parents will be allowed to come eat lunches with their students beginning Monday, September 9 to allow us time to teach cafeteria routines and procedures.

Dismissal-

Are you a car rider with a Sibling???

We have 2 car lines!

1. Lower grades/Lower level - Travis Drive

If your family has only Pre-K, Kindergarten, or 1st graders, you will enter Travis Drive to pick up your children.

2. Upper grades/Upper level - Civic Loop

If your family includes a 2nd or 3rd grader, you will pick up all your children on Civic.

Loop at Dawn Drive- buses only

Loop at Civic Drive- 2nd/3rd grade students

Loop at Travis Drive- PK/ECSE/VRT/FAC/K/1st students

**Siblings will be picked up at the oldest student's dismissal location.**

Any changes to dismissal should be made in School Dismissal Manager.

https://www.schooldismissalmanager.com/

Breakfast price- $1.85

Lunch price- $3.00 (Adult- $4.79)

Lago Vista ISD is now using mySchoolBucks, an online payment service to manage your student's meal account. You can securely fund your student's account via credit card, debit card or your checking account. You will be able to review purchases, see current balance, and receive low balance alerts. The account options are flexible - make a one payment, set up a recurring payment, or set a payment schedule when the account reaches a specified amount.

First, create an account on mySchoolBucks and add your students. If you have multiple children, you can make multiple deposits for each child during your transaction. Next, make a payment. The deposit amount can be placed against a credit card, debit card or your checking account. All payments are securely processed using our highly secure website and encryption. All payments are quickly credited to your students account.
If you have any questions or problems, you may contact Jennifer Porter, Director of School Nutrition Services at (512) 267-8300 x1516.

Free & Reduced Lunch Information

Fill out the Free & Reduced meal application online at MySchoolApps. Click the appropriate link below to fill out the application online.

• English
• Spanish

Have you had an issue with your students "MySchoolBucks - Autopay" not processing? There is a reason this is happening.

When setting up or updating the Autopay feature within your student's MySchoolBucks account, there is one thing to keep in mind. If the account is in a negative state, the Autopay will not start processing until the account is brought current and remains current for at least 24 hours.

You will need to make a one time payment either online (credit card or bank draft) or at the cafeteria registers (cash or check only) in order to bring the account current. Once the account is at or above $0.00 then the Autopay should begin processing.

Note: If an account is cleared this morning and is showing $0.00 as the balance but your student purchases a meal today during lunch, the account will go back into a negative state causing the Autopay to not work. Typically the AutoPay processes overnight, so once it tries to process tonight it will not since the account went back into a negative state. Be sure to clear it and add enough to get them through their day.

GoldStar Transit coordinates all student transportation for Lago Vista ISD. For questions or to arrange bus transportation for your student, please contact the Director of Transportation, at (512) 267-8300 x1508. For more information, please visit the Lago Vista ISD Transportation Services Page.

Why join the LVES PTO, you ask?

We fund non-budgeted items such as:

The New Marquee

Playground Equipment

Teacher Hospitality

Field Trips

How to join:

Membership

Business Sponsorship

Volunteer

Donate

Stock the Fridge

Spirit Nights

Where to join:

Click here

PTO Membership – Lago Vista Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization (lvespto.org)

Rachel Kurinsky

Suzy Lofton-Bullis & Paul Bullis

Teri Hamilton

Scott/Jill Staeb

Leslie Vela
Chan Su

Glenn Grunewald

The Koreshev Family

Toni Garza-Salazar

Jessica Hardaway

Jessica Garrard

Courtney Boyles

Becca McCrary

Brittany Parmalee

Rachel Kokel

The Mundaca Family

PTO Memberships

Bronze $50

• Window Decal
• Invite to Monthly PTO In-Person Meetings
• Name on PTO Website

Silver $100

• Window Decal
• Invite to Monthly PTO In-Person Meetings
• Name on PTO Website
• Social Media Shoutout
• 2 T-Shirts

Gold $150

• 2 Window Decals
• Invite to Monthly PTO In-Person Meetings
• Name on PTO Website
• Social Media Shoutout
• 2 T-Shirts & 1 Hat
• Name in School Newsletter

Teacher $10

• Window Decal
• Invite to Monthly PTO In-Person Meetings

The Power of Early Literacy: Free Resources for Our Young Vikings

At Lago Vista Elementary School, we believe early literacy is the foundation for lifelong learning and success. Creating a print-rich environment at home helps children grow into strong readers and writers. To support our Viking families, we’re excited to share some amazing FREE resources available in our community through the Lago Vista Public Library:

Get Your FREE Library Card
Unlock a world of books and resources for your child! Getting a Lago Vista Public Library card is quick, easy, and free. Visit the library with a photo ID and proof of residency to sign up. Some perks of a Lago Vista Public Library card include:

• Free access to books, magazines, DVDs, audiobooks, ebooks, databases
• Free use of the computers
• Free Wi-Fi and Internet access
• Free TexShare library card
• Free book clubs
• Free informational programs
• Free story time
• Free summer reading programs

With a free library card, your child can explore new adventures, expand their imagination, and build essential literacy skills.

FREE Bluebonnet Book Club
Encourage a love of reading with the Bluebonnet Book Club, meeting the 1st Saturday of every month at 11 AM at the Lago Vista Public Library. This fun, interactive club introduces kids to Texas Bluebonnet Award-winning books, sparking great conversations and deeper connections to literature.

FREE Kids Writing Workshop
Calling all aspiring young authors! Starting this March, join the Lago Vista Public Library for their new Kids Writing Workshop, designed to inspire creativity and strengthen writing skills. This program is for students in grades 3 and up. The first meeting will be held on Saturday, March 8th from 1:00-1:00pm in the Library Meeting Room. For more information, call (512) 267-3868.

We are grateful to share these amazing resources from the Lago Vista Public Library. Let’s work together to create a strong foundation for our Vikings and foster a love for reading and writing that will last a lifetime!

https://www.lagovistaisd.net/upload/common/district%20publications/2024-2025%20Academic%20Calendar.pdf

Email: kwalker@lagovistaisd.net
Website: https://www.lagovistaisd.net/
Location: 20311 Dawn Drive, Lago Vista, TX, USA
Phone: 5122678300
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LagoVistaElementary