LaCoste Elementary Newsletter
2024-2025 School Year/Week of Sept. 23rd - 27th
Principal's Note
Greetings, LCE Parents!
Students and teachers had a great week on campus! There were lots of things happening all week that made the time fly by! I love seeing all our students engaging in classroom fun! It makes my heart happy to see all my students smile and enjoy their time in school! It is our mission to make sure that all of our students love coming to school because every student matters!
Next we have Open House on Wednesday October 2nd from 5:30-7PM. I do encourage all parents to pay a visit to your child's classroom. Students have prepared for the evening showcasing all their hard work for the 6 weeks. I can't wait to see parents and other special guests!
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and enjoy the cooler temperatures!
Picture Day - Wednesday, Oct 2nd
LaCoste Elementary Fall Picture Day is on Wednesday, Oct. 2nd.
Please click HERE to pre-order your photo package online.
Our school code is EVTRDRVTC.
All students will be photographed on Oct. 2nd. Photos will be sent home approximately 4 weeks after Picture Day. If you chose not to pre-order, you will receive a proof and another chance to order at that time.
Retakes will be photographed on Nov. 13th. More information will be sent home about Retake photos closer to that date.
LaCoste Open House - Oct. 2nd
Students of the Week
Pre-K - Ramonah Collier
Ramonah is a fantastic student! She is always doing the right thing and helps her classmates be on task in a friendly way. Having Ramonah in my class makes my day because she is a joy as she enters my classroom daily.
1st Grader - Audrey Trejo
Audrey has done an excellent job at filling in the position of being our door holder. Audrey is always very polite and respectful to her classmates and teachers. She always tries to stay on task and motivates her classmates to do the same.
Lunch Visitors Schedule
PK & ECSE - 10:45am - 11:15am
Kinder - 11:00am - 11:30am
1st Grade - 11:20am - 11:50am
2nd Grade - 11:35am - 12:05pm
3rd Grade - 11:55am - 12:25pm
4th Grade - 12:10pm - 12:40pm
5th Grade - 12:45pm - 1:15pm
No Visitors on Friday or Testing Days
Counselor's Corner
Internet Safety - 3rd-5th Grades
We are excited to collaborate with Ms. Piper on day sevens throughout the year in teaching Internet safety to grades 3rd-5th. We will be using NetSmartz’s Season 1 series “Into the Cloud.” Students will watch a very short part of the video each time they go to Keyboarding and a short discussion will follow. You can view the episodes by clicking here.
Here is an overview:
Episode 1: “Enter Badromeda” - Episode Theme: Digital Citizenship
Episode 2: “TMI” - Episode Theme: Online Privacy
Episode 3: “Rocket Bike” - Episode Theme: Cyberbullying
Episode 4: “Fact or Fake?” - Episode Theme: Misleading Information
Episode 5: “Checking In” - Episode Theme: Inappropriate Content
Episode 6: “Finding Vera” - Episode Theme: Reporting Unsafe Behavior
Community First Food Pantry
LCE is hosting a community Food Pantry. It is located in the front of the school and is accessible 24/7. Inventory is checked weekly to ensure there are items available.
It is accessible to families in need. If you are in great need, please contact the counseling department and we can provide additional resources.
Purple Star Recognition
Governor Abbott announced the 2024-2025 Purple Star campuses and we are thrilled to have received the recognition!
All military families are encouraged to check out our LCE campus website to learn how we can support you. We have a peer-to-peer program, Anchored4Life, that has Team Leaders ready to assist our students with the many life transitions that occur in military life.
Military Families
We know the challenges and sacrifices that come with moving to a new location, so we are excited to continue a mentoring program partnering with the MVHS JROTC cadets. The MVHS mentors will be paired up with referred LCE students with the goal being to establish rapport, build connections, and help by being a positive role model to the student. Many of the mentors have had similar experiences since they have parents in the military too. This program is for active duty military families only with children that may be struggling with the transition. Please reach out to Mrs. Rakowitz to learn more and if this program would be a good fit for your child.
Cara.Rakowitz@mvisd.org or 830-931-2243 x3004
Anchored4Life
Our Anchored4Life program will kick off in October, but we have student leaders from last year who are ready to support at any time! If you are a military family that has a parent deployed, soon to deploy or soon to return, reach out to our campus Military Liaison. We have free support kits that are given to students!
cara.rakowitz@mvisd.org or 830-931-2243 x3004A4L Team Leaders provided a Bon Voyage kit to student moving away
Watch DOGS and MOMS
Our Watch D.O.G.S (Dads of Great Students) and M.O.M.S (Moms of Marvelous Students) allow positive adult role models to take part in the school day. They are extra eyes and ears on campus and have the opportunity to be a part of their child’s (or grandchild/niece/nephew) education.
Coach's Corner
If you can make sure your child or children have the proper shoes when they come to PE. If your child or children are sick and cannot participate in PE please provide a note with your child or children when they come to PE. We will always work with you on this matter but communication is key.
The next After School Sport will be Baseball and this will start on Monday December 2, 2024 and run through Friday February 7, 2025. This will be for 4th and 5th Grade Boys. Permission forms will be given to the boys 2 weeks prior during PE. We will not compete against other Schools, this program is meant to introduce the game to the boys and give them a basic foundation to build on.
The BSN LaCoste Store is not affiliated with PTO and supporting the LaCoste PTO is the first priority. Below is the link to the BSN LaCoste Store.
https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/texas/lacoste/lacoste-elementary-school
Mrs. Lara's PK Class Played With The Parachute In PE!
Free 5th Grade Girls Basketball Camp!
MVHS invites MVISD 5th & 6th grade girls to their Basketball Mini Camp. They will work to develop individual skills and a positive attitude towards athletics, school, and competition. If you are participating in a youth league or interested in playing basketball in middle school, this camp is for you. The camp is free and limited to the first 50 that register. They look forward to seeing you there!
LCE FCA Held Their First Meeting
LCE FCA Meet At The Pole
Mrs. Brown's Class Had a Fluffy Friend Dance For Completing Their Brag Board!
Mrs. Boatright's Class Used Math Language To Compare Numbers
Artist Spotlight!
MVHS Teacher Intern Helped with Mrs. Chile's Class
Upcoming Events
Oct 2nd - Custodial Appreciation Day/ Fall Individual Picture Day
Oct. 10th - LCE Night of Family Learning
Oct. 11th - Kinder and 4th Field Trips/ PTO Fundraiser Delivery
Oct. 14th - 18th - Fall Break
Oct 28th - Nov. 1st - Red Ribbon Week
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LaCoste Elementary
Email: LCENotify@mvisd.org
Website: lacoste.mvisd.com
Location: Medina Valley Independent School District LaCoste Elementary School, 16069 Uvalde Street, LaCoste, TX, USA
Phone: 830-931-2243 3000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaCosteMV