LVMS Newsletter

If you'd like to make a donation of tissues, we would gladly accept them! We've got a lot of kids that use them!

Our Spring Dance is next week from 6:30 - 9:00. A few notes -

- The dance is for students currently enrolled in LVMS.

- Students cannot stay at school until the dance starts.

- I will send out pick up procedures next week, but if a student leaves, they may not re-enter.

- Students can only be picked up in the designated pick up lines - they may not walk to their cars. It's dark and this is for student safety.

Leading up to the dance we will be having a Spirit Week!

Monday- Each grade level will wear a certain color-

6th grade wear yellow/ gold

7th grade wear white

8th grade wear blue

Tuesday- Twin Day: Match with someone

Wednesday- College Day: Represent your favorite college

Thursday- Anything but a backpack day - kids have been asking me for years if we could do this. I finally broke down and said yes, but ask to please keep it within reason. To answer a few questions - 1) Little brothers are not allowed. 2) Don't bring a wheelbarrow. 3) Motorized carts or BMX bikes are not allowed. 4) Nothing larger than a backpack...and it can't be alive.

Friday- Rare Disease Day: More information will be coming about this day!

We talked to the students this week about a piece of legislation that would significantly affect them, and a cellphone ban is being discussed. Here is a news article providing a little more information - https://spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/south-texas-el-paso/news/2025/02/18/cell-phone-ban-bill-texas-schools-ellen-troxclair

This is not something LVISD has any control over, but wanted to make people aware of the discussion.

• Here are some important dates for the Spring Semester...it goes by so fast!

• April 8th: 6th Grade RLA STAAR

• April 9th: 8th Grade RLA STAAR

• April 10th: 7th Grade RLA STAAR

• April 15th: 8th Grade Science

• April 17th: 8th Grade Soc St

• April 23rd: 6th Grade STAAR, 7th Grade Math

• April 24th: 8th Grade Math, Algebra I (LVMS) STAAR

Any current 8th grader interested in trying out for the 2025-2026 LVHS Cheer Program should read and fill out the following Google Form: https://forms.gle/kTdtNKywryLw7pMR7

All candidates MUST attend or send a representative to the tryout meeting on Wednesday, February 26 at 6:30 pm in the LVHS MAC. If you have any questions, please reach out to Coach Baugh at kbaugh@lagovistaisd.net.

Tryout applications should be completed prior to the tryout meeting on February 19.

If you are a 6th or 7th grader interested in LVMS Cheer next year, here are some important dates and meetings coming up!

Mandatory Information Meeting Monday, February 24th - If unable to attend must send a representative

Monday, March 3rd 5-7pm Clinic in upper gym of MS

Tuesday, March 4th 5-7 Clinic + Mock Evaluation in upper gym of MS

Thursday, March 6th 5-6:30 Formal Evaluation in the upper gym of the MS

Next Wednesday, February 26th is our first track meet in Marble Falls...here's a few tips if it's your first meet -

1) Dress warm, regardless of how warm it is during the day!

2) Track Meets can be very long, depending how many schools are there. According to UIL rules, a track meet cannot start another event after 10 PM. Fingers crossed we don't run that late this year!

3) It's hard to know exactly when your student will run, but the meet will not stop if your student isn't there. Each year, kids miss races because they get distracted with their friends...as much as the coaches talk about it, it happens!

4) Enjoy watching our kids compete...track is hard and kids are just finding their way. Help them enjoy the love of competition, regardless of the outcome.

Lost & Found - Please remember to ask your child to check the Lost & Found. We have lots of jackets that have been turned in since the weather has gotten colder and also lots of water bottles of all shapes and sizes!

Absences - If your child is going to be leaving from school anytime during the school day because of a doctor/dentist visit, you are welcome to take a picture of the note and send it to our nurse/attendance clerk @ tharkins@lagovistaisd.net

Also, if you have a child at home sick, you may send an email to her to let her know so she can mark them on the day of their absence.

School Stickers - If you are wanting to show your school pride on your vehicle, we have three different designs of LV stickers. Just ask for Monica and bring $5 cash for each sticker you would like.

LV Stickers - Need a LV sticker to show your support for Lago Vista ISD? We have three different designs for sale at $5 each (cash or check only). Ask Monica in the front office.

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!

You can order your LVMS Yearbook now using this link - https://prod.yboc.varsity.com/jobSearch/displayHome

Order Number - 18995

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!

We encourage all parents to log into your Parent Portal at any time and set up alerts. Follow the directions and screenshots below.

Once you are logged into your Parent Portal, go to the upper right hand corner of your screen and click on the "bell".

You will then click on the View/Set Alerts.

Click on the Set Alerts to go to the menu to set alerts for grades, assignments and attendance.

If you have any problems or questions, please contact Monica Kaiser @ #2503.

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.

Doors open at 8:10 - there will not be supervision before then...

1st Period - 8:40 - 9:26

2nd Period - 9:30 - 10:16

3rd Period - 10:20 - 11:06

4th Period - 11:10 - 11:56

A Lunch - 11:56 - 12:26

A 5th Period - 12:30 - 1:16

B 5th Period - 12:00 - 12:46

B Lunch - 12:46 - 1:16

6th Period - 1:20 - 2:06

7th/Advisory - 2:06 - 2:36

8th Period - 2:40 - 3:26

9th Period - 3:30 - 4:15

Reminder - any student who is either using or in possesion of an e-cigarette(vape) of any type is an automatic DAEP(Disciplinary Alternative Education Placement) sentence.

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!

Email: eholt@lagovistaisd.net
Website: www.lagovistaisd.net
Location: 8039 Bar K Ranch Road, Lago Vista, TX, USA
Phone: 512-267-8300