LPS Student Services Newsletter

February is a wonderful time for reflection and growth. With the school year in full swing, it’s important to celebrate the progress our students have made while also looking ahead to new learning opportunities. This month brings exciting themes, including Black History Month, which allows us to honor and explore the rich contributions of African American leaders, innovators, and changemakers. Additionally, we recognize the importance of kindness and friendship, especially with Valentine’s Day and Random Acts of Kindness Week.

As we continue to work together, you are encouraged to stay engaged in your child’s learning journey. Whether through reading together, discussing school projects, or simply checking in about their day, your involvement makes a meaningful difference.

Thank you for being an essential part of our school community. We look forward to the rest of the year and all the success our students will achieve!

Please feel free to reach out the coordinator or specialist that best meets your needs:

Jasmine Washington (504 and At-Risk Coordinator) jwashington@lpsfrisco.com

Lynda Delsol (Student Services Specialist) ldelsol@lpsfrisco.com

Jenny Conley (Dyslexia Coordinator and Therapist) jconley@lpsfrisco.com

Ann Henkels (Dyslexia Therapist) ahenkels@lpsfrisco.com

Sharla Reynolds (Provider of Dyslexia Instruction, Student Services Specialist) sreynolds@lpsfrisco.com

Lensie Walker (Special Ed Coordinator) lwalker@lpsfrisco.com

Lori Callaway (GT, ESL, and AP Coordinator) lcallaway@lpsfrisco.com

Danelle Standifer (Transition Specialist) dstandifer@lpsfrisco.com

Karri Luna (Social Worker) kluna@lpsfrisco.com

Christie Goheen (Social Worker) cgoheen@lpsfrisco.com

Kyla Moore (Speech Language Pathologist) kmoore@lpsfrisco.com

Kathy Allen (Speech Language Pathology Assistant) kallen@lpsfrisco.com

Amy McDaniel (Diagnostician) amcdaniel@lpsfrisco.com

Reva Soyemi (Math Instructional Coach) rsoyemi@lpsfrisco.com

Paula Ross (Coordinator of Learning and Leading) pross@lpsfrisco.com

504- coping strategies, sparking conversation with your child

Dyslexia- Information for Parents, Learning Ally, Tools for Students

Special Education-family webinar information

Transition- Partners Resource network~ Empowerment Through Education

ESL- TELPAS testing, Empowering Families: Special Education for EB families webinar

GT- Baylor TIP Super Saturdays and Student Programs

Math- IXL math program information

Coping strategies are the activities we use to help us feel calm and emotionally regulated. There are numerous strategies we can use, from practicing slow and relaxing breaths to exercising and moving our bodies. Different strategies work for different people. In fact, different strategies even work for different situations. This is why it helps to thing of coping strategies as tools in a toolbox. READ MORE HERE

Tired of one word answers when you ask your child about their day?

Here are a couple of questions you can ask instead:

1. What was the best thing that happened to you today?
2. How did you help somebody today?
3. What was the funniest thing that happened today?
4. What was something boring you learned today?
5. Which class did you have the most fun in today? Why?

For more questions like these, click this link.

Join us for this family webinar to learn ways to improve communication skills for children with special needs. Gain valuable tips and strategies that you can use at home!

Click HERE for more information.

Partners Resource Network offers tools and events to help support families. Click HERE to take a look at the many options for in-person or virtual events for both youth and adults.

Ability Skateboard and Action Sports provides skateboarding programs and clinics for people ages 6 and older living with autism, downs syndrome, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, visual impairment or amputees. Click HERE to find out more information.

The state window for TELPAS testing is fast approaching. All students designated as emergent bilingual participating in the ESL program AND those with a parent denial for participation in ESL will take TELPAS. To learn more about TELPAS, click HERE

LPS TELPAS Testing Dates:

Grades 9-12: February 25 and 26

Grades 5-6: March 3 and 4

Grades 2-4: March 10 and 11

Grades 7-8: March 11-12

SPEDTEX is hosting a webinar on February 26th designed for families of emergent bilingual students who also receive special education services.

CLICK HERE to register

Looking for something exciting and educational to do on a Saturday this school year? Join us on campus for one of our amazing Super Saturdays! Students in grades 1-12 can make new friends while growing their skills and knowledge in Saturday classes hosted by Baylor TIP! All students are welcome to enroll.

Waco is a quick road trip and offers plenty to do for the whole family! Check out the variety of Super Saturday experiences they have lined up this spring. Click HERE for more information or scan the QR code on the flyer below.

Websites of Interest to Check Out:

Using IXL at Leadership Prep School (LPS) (and Home) “...meets the unique needs of each learner”! - Partial quote from IXL

Parent and Student Resources- Elementary and Secondary

LPS hosted our first IXL Parent-Student Training on Wednesday, February 12th, 2025. Parents and students had the opportunity to attend either in person or virtually. If you missed the session, you could review the training resources (clickable topics) and the weblinks for the virtual session.

• IXL Parent Handout

• IXL Analytics Guide for Parents
• Getting Started with your child’s IXL school account (IXL video)
• Download the IXL app (website)
• LPS IXL Parent Student Virtual Training Part 1 Part 2 (LPS video)

Reach out to your child’s K-12 teacher for any additional information.

Have a fantastic 2024-2025 school year LPS Parents! For additional information about the Leadership Prep School Math Framework, please check out this document.

Reva Soyemi, District Math Instructional Coach