The Randle Recorder

Website: https://www.lcisd.org/campuses/randlehs/home

Address: 7600 Koeblen Road, Richmond, TX, 77406
Phone: 832-223-5800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RandleHS
X/Twitter: @RandleHS

Instagram: @randlehslions21

Counselor TikTok: @trhscounselors

PTO Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PARparentsatrandle

Dear Randle High School Families,

We have finally arrived at our destination—the last week of the first semester! It’s hard to believe how quickly the time has passed, and we have so much going on this week. Let me start with the most exciting news first: WE ARE GOING TO STATE!!! This is an incredible accomplishment for Thomas E. Randle High School! Out of approximately 170 football teams that began the season with hopes of qualifying for Division 2, Class 5A, we are now down to the final 2 in the entire state of Texas.

Shifting our focus to the fine arts, our Theatre students did a fantastic job with their production of 39 Steps, a comedy. This marks their second show of the fall semester, and it was a huge success. In addition to this, their earlier production of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown was nominated for a Tommy Tune Award, which is an incredible honor. Our Theatre department continues to showcase their talent and dedication, and we couldn't be prouder!

Now, shifting to academics—final exam week begins this week. Parents, please ensure that your student has a parent permission form for each day and for each exam they are exempting. Remember, students must have their ID to be counted present, and they must report to their scheduled class each day to check in. All of this information is detailed in the exemption parent communication letter, which must be signed for your student to leave campus.

Please make sure you have a copy of the final exam schedule to stay up-to-date. On Monday, your student will attend all their classes up until the seventh period. If they have exempted their seventh period and have a signed permission slip, you can pick them up at the specified time before the start of their seventh-period exam.

Fan Buses – Thank you to everyone who filled out the survey! We are in the process of ordering fan buses for Friday’s game so we can fill the stands at "Jerry's World" and cheer on our team as they make a run for their first state championship. Additional details about tickets and important information will be shared below in this newsletter and via ParentSquare.

Lastly, I want to remind you that we will have a new tardy policy starting in the second semester, along with a revised Lion’s Level Up system. We will share more details upon your student’s return.

As we close out the semester, I want to wish everyone a safe, enjoyable, and blessed holiday and New Year. We look forward to welcoming you back in January 2025.

Sincerely,

Mr. Brian Wilson

Interim Principal

Dr. Thomas E. Randle High School
Lamar CISD

The UIL and AT&T Stadium have transitioned to ONLINE Tickets.

It is recommended to Download “SeatGeek (Apple)”, “SeatGeek (Android)” apps first if using a mobile device to purchase tickets.

Once the download is complete search for UIL State Championship Games on December 20th.

• Select the number of tickets you wish to purchase.
• Select the best price (click the down arrow).
• Click proceed to checkout.
• Scroll down and select: Have a code?
• Enter Unique Discount Code (Richmond Randle): 5AD2V24
• Click: Submit

• Proceed to check out.

🏈 State Playoff shirt link is back open! 🏈

https://my.cheddarup.com/c/2024-black-long-sleeve-playoff-shirt-copy

🏳️ Rally towels still available to help cheer on our boys to victory!

https://my.cheddarup.com/c/rally-towels/items?cart

💲 Previous shirts are now just $15 – grab one while they last!

• White District Champs shirts: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/2024-official-randle-lions-football-playoff-shirt-copy/items?cart
• Black District Champs shirts: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/2024-official-randle-lions-football-playoff-shirt/items?cart

Magical Winter Lights is excited to bring holiday cheer to Randle High School with an exclusive offer for our students, employees, and families! Enjoy a 10% discount on general admission tickets to the 2024 Magical Winter Lights. To claim your 10% discount, simply present your school ID or employee badge at the entrance, or use the code SCHOOL24 when purchasing tickets online. Please note that the promo code does not apply to carnival wristbands or Family-4-Pack tickets.

The district is opening new campuses for the 2025-2026 school year and needs to have students zoned to these schools. Additionally, the district is rezoning to optimize resources, balance student populations across schools, and enhance educational opportunities for all students. This decision is based on current enrollment trends and future projections.

• Go to the Lamar CISD website – www.lcisd.org
• At the top of the page, click on “Find My School”
• Using the dropdown arrow next to “School Year 2024-25”, select “School Year 2025-26”
• Begin entering your home address in the search bar. Once you see your address, click on that address
• On the left-hand side of the site, you will see the elementary, middle school, junior high school, and high school that your home is zoned for in Lamar CISD

• For students who will be in high school next year, there are only two options for students to remain at their current campus:
• If your child will be a senior during the 2025-2026 school year, they can remain at their current high school. A form was available in Skyward Family Access for current Juniors who are rezoned for the next school year to select a campus. The form was due Friday, October 11, 2024.
• For students involved in sports or other University Interscholastic League (UIL) activities, there may be an opportunity to continue at their current school if they meet certain criteria. The UIL Legacy Provision application is available below. The application will be shared with all students and is due February 28, 2025, for fall/winter UIL activities and April 18, 2025, for spring UIL activities.
• What about students zoned to a new middle school or junior high? The students are expected to attend their zoned campus.

• What about students zoned to a new elementary school for the 2025-2026 school year? Current 4th-grade students will have an opportunity to apply for the Legacy Provision to remain at their current school. More information about this process will be shared in the spring semester.

Dear Lamar CISD Families:

The Lamar CISD Student Services Department will host mandatory Zoom webinars to provide important information about UIL Legacy Provision Applications and to answer any questions.

Each webinar will begin with a 10–15 minute presentation of the approved information, followed by a Q&A session conducted through the chat.

Please note: Attendance at one of these webinars is required as part of the UIL Legacy Provision Application process.

• A parent or legal guardian must attend.

• Attendees must be on camera and sign in using the name of the parent or legal guardian.

• If a parent or guardian does not attend one of the 3 mandatory Zoom webinars, then the legacy application will be voided.

This requirement applies only to students from Lamar Consolidated High School, Foster High School, Fulshear High School, and Randle High School.

Webinar Dates and Links:

• Saturday, December 14, 2024: 10:00–10:30 a.m.
  Join Zoom Meeting

• Wednesday, December 18, 2024: 10:00–10:30 a.m.
  Join Zoom Meeting

• Thursday, December 19, 2024: 6:00–6:30 p.m.
  Join Zoom Meeting

Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring the success of this process. We look forward to answering your questions and supporting your students.

Sincerely,
Lamar CISD Student Services Department

Bravo! A huge congratulations to our incredible Theater Department for an outstanding production of The 39 Steps on Saturday Night! The acting and humor was TOP NOTCH!

On Saturday, our cattle students attended the Cattlelac Show in Rosenberg! Although it was 13 hours long, they still had a lot of fun. Their hard work and preparation did not go unnoticed by the judges! Congratulations!

• Sebastian - 1st Place in Class in Ring A & B
• Caiden - 2nd Place in Class in Ring A & B
• Mia - 2nd Place in Class in Ring A & B
• Aubrey - 1st Place in Class in Ring A & B

Students and Parents,

To prepare for semester exam exemptions, we need to inform you of an update to practices at Dr. Thomas Randle High School. With the update of LCISD Board Policy EIAA (Local), there are new requirements and expectations for student attendance on the day of the scheduled exam, even if they are exempt from the assessment. Below are the guidelines for all students exempting an exam:

• Students need to bring their school IDs to be counted present.
• Students will report daily to their scheduled class to check in and be counted present by the teacher of record, no later than the campus attendance time of 10:00 am.
• If the student fails to attend class on the day of the exam to be counted present, they will be counted absent and forfeit their exemption.
• Students arriving to the classroom after 10:00 am will be counted absent for the day and forfeit their exemption.
• If a student fails to be present on the day of the exam, the student shall be marked absent, receive a zero, and shall be required to take the assessment later, as determined by the campus administration.
• If the assessment is not taken, the student shall earn a zero for the final/semester examination grade (EIAA (Local).

• Once attendance is taken, an announcement will be made to excuse EXEMPT students, that are remaining on campus, to various campus locations by grade level, and may be checked out of school early.

• All parents and students must follow campus procedures for checking students out of school early.

• All parents and students must follow campus procedures for checking students out of school, which could include:
• Complete the linked form below and return to attendance clerk or front office staff member informing how student(s) would be getting home once they leave (Parents, you will need to specify one of the below, if it applies):
• Parent consent to ride with another student early
• Name of other student _________________
• Parent consent for student to drive home early
• Parent consent that student could walk/ride bike home early
• Parent picks up student from school early

PLEASE NOTE: Without one of the above parental approvals, students must stay at school until normal dismissal time.

LCISD now follows CDC guidelines for respiratory illnesses, therefore our COVID protocols are the same as those for the flu and stomach viruses. Children must be free of fever (less than 100.0 degrees), diarrhea, vomiting, and severe cough for 24 hours without the use of medications (such as Tylenol, Advil/Motrin, or anti-diarrheal meds, etc.) before returning to school. Children must also be free of diarrhea and vomiting for 24 hours before returning to school and need to be eating and drinking without any issues. If a child vomits two or more times within 24 hours, they will need to stay home for at least 24 hours to ensure they are not contagious.

If your child has been diagnosed with a contagious condition such as pink eye or strep throat, the student must have been on antibiotics for 24 hours before returning to school. If your child has chickenpox, they must stay home until all pustules are dried up. For head lice, please treat before returning to school. Impetigo or ringworm must be receiving treatment and must be covered while at school. We want all students in school/class as much as possible. However, if your student is sick, please help us keep not just your student safe and well, but all the students and staff. Please keep them home so that we can minimize the spread of illness and provide a great learning environment for our students.

Warm Regards,

J.R. Folkens BSN, RN, CEN

School Nurse

Dr. Thomas E. Randle High School

Clinic: 832-223-5826

Email: jennifer.folkens@lcisd.org

Important Medication Policy Notice:

Students are not allowed to carry any type of medication in their backpacks. This includes over-the-counter medications like Tylenol, Motrin, Advil, Aleve, Midol, Premarin, Tums, Claritin, Benadryl, Zyrtec, cough drops, cold medication, and more. All medication, whether over-the-counter or prescription, must be administered through the school clinic.

Guidelines for Medication Administration:

• Over-the-counter and prescription medications must be brought to school by a parent or guardian.
• Parents must provide a signed authorization form, completed by both the physician and the parent, which includes the medication name, dosage, reason, and administration time.
• Parents are required to bring only the necessary amount of medication for school use, and all medication must be in its original container.
• Prescription medications must be in the original pharmacy container with the child's name, medication date, and dosing instructions. Parents may request a second bottle from the pharmacy for school use.
• Please note: Medications such as antibiotics prescribed for three times a day or every eight hours should be administered at home (e.g., before breakfast, after school, and before bedtime).

We also ask that you remind your student about this policy to ensure compliance.

Exceptions:

• Only EpiPens and asthma inhalers may be carried by students, provided they have the appropriate forms completed by both the physician and the parent.

Please be aware:

• The clinic does not stock over-the-counter medications (e.g., Tylenol, Motrin, Advil, Midol, allergy medications, Tums, cough drops). Medication can only be administered if sent by the parent or guardian. Please refrain from calling the nurse to request these medications be provided to your student.

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our students safe and healthy.

Lamar CISD welcomes parents and guardians to be engaged and involved in student academics and activities. Mutually respectful behavior at school campuses and in interactions with campus staff is essential for fostering a positive and productive school environment. Establishing clear parent/guardian standards of conduct sets expectations and creates a respectful and supportive atmosphere for everyone involved.

• Safety and Security: Parents/guardians must comply with safety and security protocols on campus, including sign-in procedures and visitor badges.
• Adherence to School Policies: Parents/guardians must familiarize themselves with school policies and follow them, including rules related to student drop-off and pick-up, dress code, and behavior expectations.
• Respectful Communication: Parents/guardians must communicate with school staff in a respectful and courteous manner. This includes using appropriate language, listening to staff members’ perspectives, and refraining from disrespectful or aggressive behavior.
• Appropriate Use of Technology: Parents/guardians are expected to use technology, such as email or messaging apps, responsibly when communicating with school staff.
• Appropriate Time and Place: Parents/guardians are expected to understand the appropriate times and locations for discussions with teachers or school staff. There may be designated parent-teacher conferences or specific office hours when staff can address concerns.
• Privacy and Confidentiality: Parents/guardians must respect the privacy and confidentiality of other students and families. Discussions about individual students must be conducted privately and not shared with others.
• Conflict Resolution: Parents/guardians are expected to engage in constructive conflict resolution if they have concerns or disagreements with school staff. This includes seeking appropriate channels for dispute resolution and avoiding confrontations on campus.
• Feedback and Suggestions: Parents/guardians should feel welcome to provide feedback and suggestions to the school administration but should do so in a constructive and respectful manner.

Prohibited Behaviors

In order to provide a peaceful and safe school environment, Lamar CISD prohibits the following behaviors by parents/guardians and visitors:

• Abusive, threatening, profane or harassing communication, either in person, by e-mail or text/voicemail/phone or other written or verbal communication
• Disruptive behavior that interferes or threatens to interfere with campus operations, including the effective operation of a classroom, an employee’s office or duty station, a campus lobby, or school grounds, including sporting events, parking lots and car-pickup
• Threatening to do bodily harm to a District employee, visitor, fellow parent/guardian or student
• Threatening to damage the property of a District employee, visitor, fellow parent/guardian or student
• Damaging or destruction of school property

Consequences

Depending upon the severity of the incident, parents/guardians or visitors may be removed from or otherwise banned from campus and participation in school-sponsored events under the criminal trespass laws.

In situations involving lesser infractions or where remediation is viable, a warning will be provided in writing prior to the filing of trespass and issuance of a formal ban. Should a parent/guardian or visitor fail to heed the direction issued in the warning, a ban or other restrictions designed to deter the conduct will follow.

No restriction, however, will prevent the parent/guardian from working collaboratively with the campus or district to meet the child’s educational needs, nor will a parent/guardian be excluded from a child’s IEP meeting.

Specific procedures for campus warning and ban decisions can be found in policy GKA (LEGAL) and GKA (LOCAL), as well as the Lamar CISD Student Handbook.

Link to Parent Standards of Conduct (English)

Link to Parent Standards of Conduct (Spanish)