Weekly Update

October 21

School Wide Fundraiser

Collect and submit all forms and money to the office. Friday is the LAST day to submit.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/15vwAnc_ULttWAxMVATLJ78Naw9DcH7ae8ZLy38cVt2E/edit

District Advisory Committee

The DAC met on October 15 and discussed the possibility of implementing a Teacher Incentive Allotment. House Bill (HB) 3 was passed by the 86th Texas Legislature, 2019, and signed into law by Governor Abbott on June 11, 2019. The following areas within HB 3 specifically relate to the Teacher Incentive Allotment:

Local Optional Teacher Designation System
Teacher Incentive Allotment

The following was discussed:

Pros

More money for teachers
Pay is above salary - it’s the icing on the cake
Districts have flexibility
Recognizes those who teach in tougher environments
Values the teaching profession

Cons

May not be applicable to all teachers
Has a component that can require national certification
May create disunity on a campus
May not transfer between campuses or districts

Teacher Designations

Recognized - $3000 to $9000
Exemplary - $6000 to $18,000
Masters - $12,000 to $32,000

STAAR as a component
Teacher Leadership
Student Surveys
T-TESS will be used

The Committee will meet every month to discuss and formulate a plan. We will need your input and will keep you informed.

Monday, October 21

Since we just had PD on the 14th, I do not see a need for a Faculty Meeting. I will be available in the Library on Monday at 7:45 a.m. Come by and see me if you have any questions, concerns, or words of wisdom!

New to LBMS Meeting

October 22

7:45 a.m. in the Library

Super Hero Pep Rally

October 23

ATTENTION! SUPERHERO PEP RALLY COMING SOON!

It's time for us to wrap up football season with one more pep rally! October 23rd is going to be SUPERHERO themed! We want to shine a light on four of our very own LBMS SUPERHEROES! Below you will see their information and we want to share some additional instructions as to how this will work leading up to the pep rally! 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students will be competing to see what grade level can raise the most money! We hope to collect all donations then split it four ways to donate amongst our Heroes and their causes! We only have a limited time to donate so please spread the word to staff, students, and the community! Copy and paste this info and share where you can! Donations will be accepted through October 23rd!

Donation drop-offs will be as follows:

6th Grade: Mrs. Limmer

7th Grade: Mrs. Portillo

8th Grade: Mrs. Fallon

There will be no additional cost to attend the pep rally so this is it! Please spread the word so we can impact these students' lives by helping through monetary donations! Please see Mrs. Fallon for questions or concerns. See you all on the 23rd! We can't wait to see who goes all out and takes the prize for the best-dressed SUPERHERO teacher & student!

MEET OUR LBMS SUPERHEROES -

Student: Sarah Achterberg

Organization: The Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundation, Inc. (HSF)

For More Info: https://www.hs-foundation.org/

Donate Today: https://www.hs-foundation.org/donate/

Student: Caleb Gilbert

Organization: Warriors for MHE

For More Info: https://www.mherf.org/warriors-for-mhe-run

Donate Today: https://www.mherf.org/donate-1

Student: Kaliska Havens

Cause: Childhood Cancer Awareness

For More Info: https://www.facebook.com/prayforkaliska/