The eLeader

The official digital newsletter of La Porte ISD

June 9, 2024

Website: lpisd.org
Location: 1002 San Jacinto Street, La Porte, TX, USA
Phone: 281-604-7000

Greetings, La Porte ISD Family. Today is a great day to be a Bulldog!

I am so proud of our wonderful La Porte educators for their dedication and commitment to excellence this summer. Teachers, instructional coaches, and campus leaders honed their skills at various professional development events this past week. At Legacy Builders, administrators received legal updates, discussed academic initiatives, and planned campus improvements. Meanwhile, more than 200 teachers and instructional coaches attended the Summer Splash event, where they chose from 21 core content sessions. Professional development is crucial as it enhances skills, provides updates of the latest teaching methods, and ultimately improves student outcomes.

Please join me in thanking the many La Porte ISD staff members who are dedicating their summer to providing fun, enriching opportunities for our students at our summer camps. Their commitment makes a significant impact on our students. This past week, more than 600 students participated in summer camps, and there are plenty more activities in the weeks ahead. I encourage you to explore the options available and help our young learners make the most of their summer break.

Finally, registration for new and returning students is well underway, and we invite families to join us on our journey of learning and growth for the 2024-25 school year. They do not have to live in our district to attend school here. Registration information for new and returning students is available here.

I hope everyone is enjoying a restful and rejuvenating summer!

With La Porte pride,

Walter Jackson, Ed.D.

Superintendent of Schools

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Upcoming Events

June 10-12 - Girls Basketball Camp
June 13 - Galveston Bay Foundation Camp: 'Wonders of the Wetlands'
June 20 - Galveston Bay Foundation Camp: 'All About Oysters'
June 24-27 - Boys Basketball Camp
June 26 - SanJac Summer Maritime Camp begins. (For students entering grades 6-8)
June 27 - Galveston Bay Foundation Camp: 'Galveston Bay Dolphins and other Bay Animals'
July 4 - Independence Day (District closed in observance)

July 15 - Camp Invention begins

Visit our Summer Camps & Activities page for more details on all summer camps.

Information and registration for all athletics camps can be found here.

EOC STAAR Scores Now Available

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Get a personalized look at your child’s academic growth this year with the 2024 STAAR End-of-Course results. Log in to HomeAccess Center to see your child’s scores, access learning tools, and other resources to support your child in key subject areas. STAAR grades 3-8 results will be available on June 14.

The Summer Reading Challenge is Underway

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Sign up for our Summer Reading Challenge

Win cash and other prizes for yourself and your school's library by participating in the Beanstack Summer Reading Challenge! It began on June 1, so sign up today!

We have a lot of fun activities scheduled for students of all ages this summer. Visit our Summer Camps & Activities page for a list. Be sure to bookmark it, as we are adding new activities regularly.

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About 135 youngsters attended the annual Bulldog Baseball Camp this past week, with sessions in the morning and afternoon. With the help of current and former varsity players, campers worked on throwing, fielding and hitting skills.

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Last week, the LPHS JROTC program hosted a free summer camp for junior high students, offering them the chance to engage in archery, aviation simulators, color guard, and a variety of other activities. It was a fantastic opportunity for students to explore new interests and develop new skills.

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Elementary students at
La Porte ISD's Fine Arts Camp last week had opportunities to make and take art projects in addition to receiving introductory lessons on the violin and ukulele. The Fine Arts Camp, which is one of the most popular summer offerings, was held at Heritage Elementary School.