LVMS Newsletter

8th Grade Promotion is Wednesday, May 21 at 1:45. If you are planning on coming, please fill out this form so we can preprint as many labels as possible. We have over 100 signed up already, so please help us because it will be a very well attended event. Thank you!

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Our 8th Graders got to tour the high school this week - they saw all the extra-curricular options at the high school and also moved into the freshman section at the pep rally!

Parents/Guardians - If you are anticipating your student(s) not returning for the 25/26 school year, please follow the link below and fill out the form to help the district with our planning for next year. Thank you!

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Parents - Please remind your child(ren) to check the Lost & Found before the last day of school. All items not claimed once school is over will be donated. Thank you!

On Monday night, come check out the amazing progress the kids have made. Many thanks to Mrs. Vowels, Mr. Russell and Mr. Hernandez for their work with our kids.

May 12 - Middle School Band Concert (6:30 pm)

***All concerts will be held in the PAC and will be free of charge***

Congratulations to the following students who were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society this week -

Quinton Downs

Sarah Ham

Brinkey Gold

Brooklun Cushman

Ryker Pennington

Tyler Turnley

Gage Browning

Ryan Cavanagh

Hudson Holden

Max Chain

Weldon Stockard

Jake Walker

Blake Viruette

Brooke Viruette

Thank you to the NJHS officers and Mrs. Greenlee for doing a great job on the ceremony!

If your student failed two or more core subjects(ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies), they will need to attend summer school June 2 - June 12. We will be in contact with students and guardians who are at risk.

This week, TXDOT made an adjustment to the lines turning into the Middle and Intermediate School! You can now turn left into the school without crossing over four lines...which makes it a legal left turn. Thank you TXDOT!

We have sold out of the pre-ordered copies. Our yearbook company does send a small number of additional copies in case any boxes arrive damaged during shipping. Once our order arrives, if all boxes are in good condition, we will have a few extra books available for sale at $50 (cash or check) on a first-come, first-served basis. Until the shipment arrives, I won't know how many we’ll have to offer.

If any books do get damaged, we can sell those at a reduced rate depending on the amount of damage. I can certainly add you to a waiting list for any available copies, just in case.

While we don’t always sell out, I highly recommend purchasing early next year, as yearbooks go on sale at the beginning of the year starting at our lowest rate.

Thank you again for your support of our yearbook program!

Lost & Found - Please remember to ask your child to check the Lost & Found. We have lots of jackets that have been turned in since the weather has gotten colder and also lots of water bottles of all shapes and sizes!

Absences - If your child is going to be leaving from school anytime during the school day because of a doctor/dentist visit, you are welcome to take a picture of the note and send it to our nurse/attendance clerk @ tharkins@lagovistaisd.net

Also, if you have a child at home sick, you may send an email to her to let her know so she can mark them on the day of their absence.

School Stickers - If you are wanting to show your school pride on your vehicle, we have three different designs of LV stickers. Just ask for Monica and bring $5 cash for each sticker you would like.

LV Stickers - Need a LV sticker to show your support for Lago Vista ISD? We have three different designs for sale at $5 each (cash or check only). Ask Monica in the front office.

Help erase school lunch balances for students in the Viking Nation! Each generous donation will lift a financial burden from our community and will allow Lago Vista ISD to focus resources on supporting student success.

To donate, please visit https://lvisdtx.schoolwindow.com/estore/lvdo/donation.html.

Thank you for helping us ensure that every child has the opportunity to thrive!

GoldStar Transit is hiring school bus drivers for Lago Vista ISD!
- Starting at $20.50 per hour
- $1,500 sign on bonus w/experience
- Bring your kids to work, no daycare needed.
- No experience necessary....training provided!

We encourage all parents to log into your Parent Portal at any time and set up alerts. Follow the directions and screenshots below.

Once you are logged into your Parent Portal, go to the upper right hand corner of your screen and click on the "bell".

You will then click on the View/Set Alerts.

Click on the Set Alerts to go to the menu to set alerts for grades, assignments and attendance.

If you have any problems or questions, please contact Monica Kaiser @ #2503.

Our goal in Lago Vista ISD is to ensure that every student benefits as much as possible from the great teaching and learning that happen here every day. When your child misses school, they miss out on learning opportunities that simply can't be replicated. That's why this year, we are encouraging all parents to help our students "Strive for 5!" — aim for five or fewer missed days for your child this school year. Of course, if your child is sick, please keep them home. However, we ask that you try to plan vacations and other activities around our school calendar to minimize the loss of valuable instructional time.

In addition to missed learning opportunities, many parents also may not realize that our school's funding from the State is directly tied to daily attendance. Each day your child is present, the school receives about $37. While $37 might not seem significant on its own, it adds up quickly. Last year, the District's funding was reduced by over $700,000 due to student absences. This loss of funds impacts our ability to hire more teachers, reduce class sizes, and further enhance the learning environment for all students.

We appreciate your help in reducing avoidable absences so that your child — and all of our students — can take full advantage of the excellent instruction we offer every day.

Doors open at 8:10 - there will not be supervision before then...

1st Period - 8:40 - 9:26

2nd Period - 9:30 - 10:16

3rd Period - 10:20 - 11:06

4th Period - 11:10 - 11:56

A Lunch - 11:56 - 12:26

A 5th Period - 12:30 - 1:16

B 5th Period - 12:00 - 12:46

B Lunch - 12:46 - 1:16

6th Period - 1:20 - 2:06

7th/Advisory - 2:06 - 2:36

8th Period - 2:40 - 3:26

9th Period - 3:30 - 4:15

Reminder - any student who is either using or in possesion of an e-cigarette(vape) of any type is an automatic DAEP(Disciplinary Alternative Education Placement) sentence.

HB 114 makes offenses involving the possession and/or or use of vapes a mandatory DAEP offense. School districts will now be required to place all students who are caught in possession and/or or using vapes (of any kind – not just those with drugs) into their DAEP.

Please share this with your children - it's just not worth it!

Email: eholt@lagovistaisd.net
Website: www.lagovistaisd.net
Location: 8039 Bar K Ranch Road, Lago Vista, TX, USA
Phone: 512-267-8300