LaCoste Elementary Newsletter
2024-2025 School Year/Week of Oct. 7th - 11th
Principal's Note
Dear Parents,
We finally made it to fall break! Teachers and students have worked really hard this first part of the year and are ready for a little time off. I am so proud of all the work that students have accomplished in the first 6 weeks! We have seen lots of growth both academically and socially that parents can be proud of too.
Our 2nd annual Night of Family Learning was a great success thanks to you, our staff, and our students!!! For those who attended the event I do hope you enjoyed all the fun. The purpose of the event is to bring families together while learning about some interactive games to do at home. If you did not get a chance to participate in NFL there will be other opportunities in the coming months that offer similar activities. Be on the lookout for more information through Parent Square or our campus calendar of events.
As students begin their vacation, please remember to enjoy the time off with family and friends. I encourage students to simply rest and recharge. Allow them to be kids and not stress about school work. They can resume their learning when they return on the 21st. Until then, have fun and be safe!
I will look forward to seeing all our students back in a week!
Students of the Week
4th Grader - Bella Gomez
Bella comes to class everyday ready to give her best. She's hard working, helpful, responsible and a great problem solver. It's great seeing what she has accomplished in class and in Robotics.
Kindergartener - Frances Lusk
Frances was very kind and helpful with an ECSE student during inclusion in STEAM. Frances is in Mrs. Brown's class.
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
Our character trait for October is Responsibility - taking action and understanding the impact of our choices. In October we target bullying prevention and also celebrate our healthy choice to commit to being drug free with Red Ribbon Week.
October counseling lessons:
PK - Students will learn good/bad choices and friendships can be affected.
Kinder - We will discuss rude vs. mean vs. bully, hear a story about how mean actions/words hurt our heart and then do any activity discussing kind/not kind actions/words.
1st - We will discuss rude vs. mean vs. bully. Students will learn the difference between tattling and reporting.
2nd - Students will learn what an upstander is.
3rd - We will discuss rude vs. mean vs. bully. Students will learn the difference between mean vs. friendly teasing.
4th - We will discuss rude vs. mean vs. bully. Students will sort the different types of conflict and time permitting will learn different types of conflict resolutions.
5th - We will discuss rude vs. mean vs. bully. Students will learn how gossip and rumors can be hurtful.
We have dress up days for Red Ribbon Week! Check them out relating to the theme for this year - “Life is a movie. Film Drug Free!”
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.
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 provided leaving kits to brothers leaving to a new school
Coach's Corner
Please 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.
Baseball will be the next After School Sport 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. Oliver's class painted pumpkins with watercolors
Robotics Club
Birthday Buddies - Chanse and Mrs. Rakowitz
5th Graders Learned How Gossip And Rumors Are Like Glitter
Student Council Held Their First Meeting - 3rd-5th Are Still Welcome To Join
Homecoming Week Dress Up Days
Night of Family Learning
Upcoming Events
Oct. 28th - Nov. 1st - Red Ribbon Week
Oct. 28th - MVISD Board Meeting
Nov. 4th - 12th - Book Fair
Nov. 5th - Election Day
Nov. 6th - Book Fair Family Night
Nov. 8th - 2nd 6 Weeks Report Card Posted to Skyward
Nov. 11th - Veterans Day / Student Break - Staff PD Day
Nov. 13th - Fall Individual Picture Retakes
Nov. 14th - 2nd & 3rd Grade Field Trips / 5th Grade UTSA Tour (Group 1)
Nov. 19th - LCE Turkey Luncheon
Nov. 20th - 5th Grade UTSA Tour (Group 2) / PTO Meeting - 4th Grade Performance
Nov. 21st - MVISD Board Meeting
Nov. 25th - 29th - Thanksgiving Break
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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