Shady Shores Elementary School

We had a great first full week of school! Thank you to all of the families that joined us for our Kindergarten Teddy Bear Parade this morning. It was wonderful to celebrate our kindergarten students!

Next week our students will begin taking the NWEA MAP Growth assessment. This assessment is designed to provide teachers with a clear picture of what students know and how they are growing academically. Students will take the MAP Growth assessment three times during the school year. Please see below for more information or reach out to your child's teacher if you have any questions.

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Our school-wide Big Kahuna Fundraiser kick-off is on Tuesday, September 3rd. Order forms will be coming home soon and will be due on Tuesday, September 23rd. This is our one and only school fundraiser for the year. It helps provide many things for our students on campus, including technology, recess equipment, and fun activities for celebrating their academic successes throughout the year.

Items will be delivered to SSE on Wednesday, October 9, from 1:00-5:00 pm

The Tardy Bell rings each morning at 7:40am. After that all students must be walked into the office by an adult to be checked in for the day. Please do not drop students off in the parking lot, we want to ensure their safety upon entering the building. Every minute matters! We spend time intentionally checking in with students in the morning, and synergizing and focusing as a campus at the beginning of the day during Morning Assembly.

View our menus online by using the MealViewer app or visit: https://schools.mealviewer.com/district/lakedallasisdtx

• Find daily or monthly menu items
• View nutritional information
• Filter menu for specific food allergens
• Access carbohydrate counts

Lake Dallas ISD has some exciting news! During the 2024-2025 school year, all students at Lake Dallas Elementary, Corinth Elementary, and Shady Shores Elementary will receive free breakfast and lunch thanks to the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP).

The CEP allows us to offer meals at no cost to every student, no matter their eligibility for free or reduced lunch. This program is based on a specific percentage of students enrolled in SNAP, TANF or Medicaid, and our schools have met the required 25% ISP to qualify.

DID YOU KNOW that submitting your application for the National School Lunch Program can do MORE than just provide access to free and reduced-price school meals? Qualification under NSLP may also mean you are eligible for:

• Pandemic EBT Benefits

• Increased School Funding

• Reduced Registration fees for AP, SAT, and ACT testing

• Discounted rates associated with college applications

• Discounted rates on Internet services

Click here to apply in Skyward Family Access or turn in the attached paper application to your child’s campus.

We’re confident that this initiative will help ease financial stress for families, boost student attendance, and improve participation in school meals, ultimately supporting our students' well-being and academic success.

Please note a change in medication administration at LDISD, effective in the 2024-2025 school year:

School districts in Texas are required to follow Texas Education Code, while nursing actions, including those of school nurses, are dictated by the Nursing Practice Act.

If your student needs ANY medication including over-the-counter medications, nursing staff will require a physician, podiatrist, or dentist authorization in order to administer the medication in accordance with the Texas Board of Nursing licensing standards. This includes common items, such as Tylenol, Ibuprofen, etc. All prescriptions must be in a prescription bottle with current prescription date and have student name, dosage, and frequency. All other medicines shall be presented in the original container with physician’s order.

This change is due to changes in guidelines from the following:

• Nurses must follow the Nursing Practice Act (NPA) in all settings (including schools). NPA 301.002(2)(C) states that nurses may only administer treatments (including medication) with a written order from a physician or other person with prescribing authority in Texas (MD, DO, APRN, PA, podiatrist, dentist).

• According to Texas Administrative Code (TAC, 224.11(c)), when there are two competing laws, nurses must follow the most restrictive law that governs their practice, which in this case is the NPA.

Our nurses will need corresponding documentation prior to administering any of the medications named above or other OTC medications. If your doctor does not have the updated medication authorization forms, please reference the links below to provide to your doctor/pediatrician:

Medication Authorization Form-Elementary

Lake Dallas ISD now uses Stopfinder, an all-in-one, easy-to-use app for viewing and sharing your student’s transportation schedule. An invitation to activate your Stopfinder account will be sent to first time users via email. If your student is a returning student and you already have the App, try resetting your password. If you have any questions regarding your student's schedule, please send an email to LDtransport@ldisd.net or call (940) 497-4026.

What the App Can Do:

• View your student’s daily transportation assignments – including stops

• Securely share your student’s schedule with caregivers

• Receive notifications and updates related to transportation

How to Install the App:

The Stopfinder app is available to download in the App Store as well as Google Play

Access Student Schedules:

Stopfinder is available anytime for Stopfinder Subscribers. View your student’s schedule from your mobile device. Share student schedules with caregivers and family members and view announcements and notifications in the Stopfinder Message Center

Access to student schedules is granted only to the student’s designated contact by the Transportation Department. The Stopfinder contact, at their own discretion, may share their student’s schedule with caregivers (sub-subscribers).

August 26 -

Kindergarten - Fifth Grade will take the MATH MAP Growth Assessment

August 27 -

Grades 3 -5 will take the Reading MAP Growth Assessment

August 28 -

Grade 5 will take the Science MAP Growth Assessment

September 2 - School Holiday: no school

September 3 - PTA's Chick-fil-A Spirit Night

SSE's Big Kahuna Fundraiser Kick Off

September 11 - College Spirit Day

September 16 - 20: Start with Hello Week & LDHS Homecoming Week

September 17 - PTA Hosts Donuts with Dads from 7:15 am - 8:00 am

September 23 - SSE's Big Kahuna Fundraiser Ends

September 30 - Fall Picture Day (picture used in yearbook)

Can You Spare an Hour This Year? 🌟

At Shady Shores Elementary, just an hour of your time can make a world of difference! Our PTA isn’t just another group—it’s a community of passionate parents, caregivers, dedicated staff, and our beloved principal, all working together to enrich the lives of our students. Whether it’s planning events that bring joy to our kids, securing special funding for classroom supplies, or covering recess so our teachers can get some time together, your involvement matters.

Join the PTA today and be a part of something bigger—because when we come together, we can achieve amazing things for our children. Let’s make this year one to remember! 🌟

We LOVE having dads, grandpas, uncles, etc... at SSE during our day! To be a WATCH D.O.G.S., you can volunteer many times or even just 1 day. We appreciate extra help in our car line in the mornings and at lunch. Or volunteer on your child's birthday and make their day extra special!

Click on this link to find out more information about our WATCH D.O.G.S. program or contact Mrs. Bryant. https://www.ldisd.net/about-us/volunteer-opportunities

7:15 Breakfast Available in the Cafeteria

7:40 Tardy Bell Rings & Morning Assembly begins

9:30 Official Attendance Time

Be sure to check out the new LDISD Parent HUB for all of your school district needs: LDISD Parent HUB.

Email: jbryant@ldisd.net
Website: www.ldisd.net/Domain/10
Location: 300 Dobbs Road, Shady Shores, TX, USA
Phone: 940-497-4035
Twitter: @SSEFalcons

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SSEFalcons/