LV Primary Parent News

Dear Primary Parents,

Starting this week, we will have spirit ribbons for sale each Thursday before the tardy bell. Have your student arrive early and bring a $1. We sell washable spirit tattoos and spirit ribbons for $1 each. Exact change is appreciated. Our first sale is tomorrow, September 5 from 6:45 am-7:25 am. (If your child wants a ribbon and a tattoo, send $2.) This continues each week through football season. The ribbons align to the Varsity football scheduled opponent. Go BEARS!

Our school hours are 7:25-3:40. Our car line opens at 6:45am daily. Student attendance is taken at 9:30 am daily, please keep this in mind when making appointments. A student must be here at 9:30 am to be counted present for the day. A student may only miss 15 school days total for the year (excused or unexcused.)

Thank you,

Mrs. Keck

Principal

skeck@lvisd.org

L-R

Back Row: Mrs. Cortez, Ms. Reile, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Friesenhahn, Mrs. Garcia, Mrs. Grun

Front Row: Mrs. Ybarra, Mrs. Linzy, Mrs. Blandford, Mrs. Ortega, Mrs. Morris

Soon you will notice construction beginning at the Primary Campus! Primary will be getting a new classroom wing where the blue playground (closest to the Intermediate) is located. In mid-September, we will lose the usage of the blue playground. All students in K-2 will use the red playground. For the most part, we won't have interruptions to our regular routines and instruction- other than changing up our walk path to the bus lane and everyone using the red playground. We will share updates as they occur.

Focus: Struggling With Structure

Despite having visual schedules in place, practicing routines, and clearly explaining expectations, my child still struggles. What might my child not be understanding? What could I be doing wrong?

You are not alone. Many parents ask themselves these questions when implementing schedules for the first time. Elementary-aged children typically take several weeks to adapt to a new home schedule and routine. The exact time frame can vary depending on the child’s age, personality, and the complexity of the routine.

Frustrations for Parents:

1. Consistency Required: Parents need to be consistent in enforcing the new routine, which can be challenging amidst their own busy schedules and responsibilities.

1. Behavioral Resistance: Children may resist changes or test boundaries, which can be frustrating and require persistent patience and discipline from parents.

1. Adjustment Period: There might be an adjustment period where routines do not go as planned, leading to potential disruptions and increased stress for parents.

1. Communication and Reinforcement: Ensuring children understand and follow the new routine requires clear communication and reinforcement, which can be time-consuming.

1. Individual Differences: Each child adapts at their own pace. Some might adjust quickly, while others may need more time and encouragement, adding to the parents’ frustrations.

To help ease these frustrations, parents can be patient, provide positive reinforcement, and gradually introduce changes to the routine.

Each homeroom will have an outdoor garden bed. We are seeking parent volunteers who will work with our master gardeners for the gardens. Please let your child's teacher know if you are interested in helping with the gardens.

Each grade level has one performance for music each school year. This year, our first grade classes will perform for Veterans Day. Please see the flyer below. Our 2nd grade classes will be putting on a new Christmas program- more details to come for December 19. Prek and Kinder will perform in the Spring.

School Hours 7:25-3:40. Attendance is taken 9:30. No check outs after 3 pm.

September 5- Progress Reports Go Home; Spirit Ribbon Sales

September 30-October 10- Boosterthon Fundraiser

October 1- Individual Picture Day

October 10- Boosterthon Obstacle Course Day- students run during PE time

October 16- Unity Day: Wear Orange

October 28- Wear Red

October 29- Crazy Socks

October 30- Wacky Day

October 31- Wear school appropriate costumes/spirit wear

November 5- Picture Retake Day

November 6 and 7- 1st grade Veterans Day Program

November 11-15: SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR

December 5- Pottery with Santa Night

December 19 - 2nd grade Christmas Performance; Christmas Parties- more details to come

Attendance is taken at 9:30am each day!