LaCoste Elementary Newsletter
2024-2025 School Year/Week of Sept. 2nd - 6th
Principal's Note
Greetings, LCE Parents!
I hope this letter finds you and your family well. We had a great week at LCE! Although it was a short week it was filled with lots of activities and fun! I wanted to share with you that our Grandparents Day breakfast was a huge success! I loved seeing all the happy faces on our campus! Thank you to our PTO for providing hot coffee for both days! We look forward to next year's celebration!
Next week we will begin assessing students in both reading and math in order to determine students' baseline. The data gathered will help teachers develop a plan that addresses individual students strengths and weaknesses. Your students' data and current levels of academic performance will be shared with you during parent conferences beginning on September 23rd. Teachers will communicate with you to set up a good day and time for a face-to-face conference. I encourage all parents to meet with teachers in order to gain a better understanding of your child's academic levels. Teachers will also share tips and other resources that you can use at home to support your child's academic learning.
As you know our fall fundraiser is currently underway. I’m certain that your child has already shared the details of the fundraiser and incentives that they can earn for participating. I do want to say thank you to all who have taken part in this fundraiser thus far. All proceeds raised will go right back to our students in the classroom. Your support and participation is greatly appreciated!
As you begin to prepare for the coming week here are a few things to keep in mind:
Student progress reports are posted in Skyward. Please check your students progress and contact teachers with any questions or concerns.
A change in transportation form can be completed on line through the campus website. Go to our LCE webpage, click on Students and Families, click on Change of Transportation link.
No early check outs of students after 2:30PM, per district policy
Parents are welcome to eat lunch with their students during designated lunch time Monday through Thursday only.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact me at any time. I’m always available to answer your questions or provide you with support.
I look forward to seeing our students back on Monday morning! Please have a safe and restful weekend!
September Students of the Month
Students of the Week
1st Grader - Adrianna Duncan
Adrianna is an outstanding student! It is amazing to see how quickly she learned all the routines and procedures for the classroom and the school. She is enthusiastic about learning and is always doing her best! She is kind to her friends and is a very respectful student.
4th Grader - Karli Perales
At lunch dismissal, Karli spotted trash left on the table. Without the teacher asking, Karli hurriedly cleaned up our lunch tables and threw away the trash.
LCE UIL Teams
If your 2nd-5th Grade would like to represent LCE in the district UIL competitions please contact their teacher. Please see below the for descriptions of events.
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
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
School Supplies Donation Request
We do not have the following school supplies and would appreciate any help with donations! Stores will soon be discounting items, so please pick up a few to donate if you can and deliver them to the front office or send them with your child with a note. Items are given to students and teachers to use in the classroom throughout the year. Your help is greatly appreciated!
Items in need: composition books, plastic school supply box
Items in low supply: wide ruled notebook paper, plastic folders with brads, kleenex
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 x3004Watch DOGS and MOMS
Our Watch D.O.G.S (Dads of Great Students) and M.O.M.S (Moms of Marvelous Students) allow positive adult role models to take part in the school day. They are extra eyes and ears on campus and have the opportunity to be a part of their child’s (or grandchild/niece/nephew) education.
Coach's Corner
If you can 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.
Our after School Softball season starts on Monday September 9, 2024. Mrs. Morrow will also help with the After School Sports Program this year. There are no tryouts, for this is not a Sports Program where we will be competing against other Schools. The girls will learn the basics and we will build from that each practice. 4th Grade Girls will have practice every Monday from 3:15PM - 4:15PM. 5th Grade Girls will have practice every Thursday from 3:15PM - 4:15PM. There will not be any makeup practices on days there is no School. The Softball Season will run from Monday September 9th to Friday November 8th.
Permission forms have to be signed by the Legal Guardian and student to participate and must be returned and turned into the PE Department to participate. The Program will follow UIL Rules and my way of running the After School Sports Program. If your child or children participate they will need to be picked up no later than 4:30PM. A bus will not be provided for this Sports Program so please keep that in mind. If they are picked up 3 times after 4:30PM within the Sport season they will not be able to participate any longer for the remainder of the current Sport Season. The next Sport Season they will be able to participate but if they are picked up late 2 times within the Sport Season they will not be able to participate any longer in the After School Sports program for the remainder of the year.
If your child and or children are not passing they cannot sign up for the designated Sport Season. While participating in the after school sports program if their grades go below failing, they will not be able to participate any longer until they bring their grades up to passing.
Also if a student gets a referral, they are not allowed to participate in the sports program for the designated sport season. If the student does not get another referral then they can participate in the next designated sport season. If a student gets a referral while in the Sports Program they will not be able to continue with the current sport season and will not be allowed to participate in the next designated sport season. If you have any questions about the After School Sports Program feel free to email me at thomas.camacho@mvisd.org I thank you in advance for your efforts and support, it is greatly appreciated.
Softball - For 4th and 5th Grade Girls
Monday (4th Grade)
Thursday (5th Grade)
3:15PM - 4:15PM
Monday September 9th - Friday November 8th
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
It’s Soccer Camp Time! Register by Sept 5th to be guaranteed a shirt.
5th Grade Used M&Ms To Do Division
A4L Team Leaders gave a Leaving Kit to a student that was leaving
PTO's Big Kahuna Fundraiser Is In Full Swing!
Upcoming Events
Sept. 17th - Constitution Day
Sept. 18th - GT Parent Night
Sept. 20th - PTO Fundraiser - Big Kahuna Packets Due
Sept. 23rd - Student Holiday / Teacher Work Day
Sept 24th – MVISD Board Meeting
Sept. 25th – Atten-Dance and Volunteer Info Night @ 5:30pm
Sept. 26th - PTO Meeting - 5th Grade Performance
Sept. 27th - 1st 6 Weeks Report Card Posted to Skyward
Oct 2nd - Custodial Appreciation Day/ Fall Individual Picture Day
Oct. 10th - LCE Night of Family Learning
Oct. 11th - Kinder and 4th Field Trips/ PTO Fundraiser Delivery
Oct. 14th - 18th - Fall Break
Traducion Disponible
Sabía usted que casi toda información por medio de la web de MVISD se puede traducir a diferentes idomas? Solo necesita que hacer clic en la palabra “Translate” de la página web de MVISD y escoja Espanol. "Translate Newsletter" se aparece a la derecha de esta carta. Llame al 830-931-2243 Ext. 3000 si necisita ayuda. Deje un mesanje con su número para poder regresarle la llamada.
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