It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2017-2018 school year! I am so honored to be the principal of this incredible school!! We are excited to have the students back in the classrooms.

It is our mission to reach every student, in every classroom, everyday. We know each student is an individual, bringing unique talents to school each day! At Leon Springs Elementary, we have a true community of professionals that believe in every student. We do whatever it takes in order for each student to reach their potential.

Families play an important role as partners in supporting our students. We look forward to working with you throughout the year.

Leon Springs ES is a place like no other. The minute you walk into Leon Springs ES, you feel like family and get greeted with a smile. As you walk the halls, you see student success and happy children! We thank you for trusting us with your students!

We are Leon Springs Elementary, where we are leading, succeeding, and excelling together. Remember, nothing is worth more than this day, make a difference!

Here is to a year full of inspiration, joy, and success!

Sincerely,

Gracie M Espinoza

Joshua Kuhlmann-Vice Principal

Samantha Wetz-Nurse

Michelle Neely-Office Clerk

Nancy Holguin-ECT

Manon Gonzales-Specialized Instruction

Brittany Smith-Speech

Christina Blohm-2nd Grade

Jennifer Nash-3rd Grade

Holly Holland-4th Grade

Congratulations to the LSE PTA!! Our PTA has been designated as a National PTA School of Excellence!

First PTA Meeting —September 12th

Our first PTA program of the year will be held on Tuesday, September 12th from 5:45-6:15 pm in the cafeteria, between parent night sessions.

PTA Membership

Join the Leon Springs PTA. We are striving for one hundred percent parent & teacher participation from Leon Springs Elementary. Both parents and even grandparents/relatives/friends may join the Leon Springs PTA. Membership dues are $10.00 per member and checks can be made payable to LSE PTA. You can also join online at www.joinpta.org. The PTA supports and provides tremendous learning opportunities and resources for our children. Help support your school by joining the PTA today!

It's that time again! The 2017 Bike Rodeo is fast approaching and we need YOUR help in making it a huge success for our bike riding super stars! The Date is set for Friday, September 22nd. Volunteering is easy and we'll have many time slots available to choose from. Choose an hour or two or stay for the day. Any amount of time donated is very much appreciated.

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Grandparents Breakfast Monday, September 11h

Invite grandparents now for breakfast on Tuesday, September 12th. We will begin serving at 7:00 a.m. The lines can be long and some folks choose to “BYOB” (Bring Your Own Breakfast).

Order your yearbook ONLINE now for $20!!

www.balfour.com

Price will increase to $25 on Sept. 28th

Yearbook Love Lines and Ads available on a limited basis—order early!!

• Once school is in session, visitors must sign in with the front office and visitor’s badges must be worn while in the building.
  
• For your safety and the safety of the children, please make sure to use the crosswalk when walking your child in to the school.

• Volunteers must complete a background check each school year. Visit https://hrvolunteer.nisd.net/
  

• Easily pay for school meals at www.myschoolbucks.com
  

• School hours are 7:45am-2:55pm. Front doors open at 7:00 am.
  

Dear Parents,

Welcome to the 2017-18 school year. Health Services at your child’s school will be provided by an RN/LVN team shared between Leon Springs Elem and McAndrew Elem.

Health Services covers a spectrum of activities that strive to ensure the well-being of students and faculty. We review the medical history of each child and work with faculty and staff to ensure all student health needs are appropriately addressed. Please communicate with us if your child has Asthma, Food/Insect Sting Allergies or about any concerns that might arise.

This month we are working on Emergency Card Information and Immunization Records. In October we will we will be doing Vision and Hearing Screenings. We screen all students in K,1,3,& 5 and if new to NISD or in speech/spec ed in 2 &4. We rescreen ASAP students who fail the initial screen before we contact you. In addition we will conduct Acanthosis and occasional Pediculosis Screening (head checks for lice).

Our most visible role is in the school clinic where we provide first aid for school day injuries and assess students that are referred from class and communicate with parents about those observations. We must ask you to pick your child up from school or to keep your child home for temp of 100 or higher, vomiting, diarrhea, undiagnosed rash, untreated head lice or any illness or injury requiring medical attention. Children should be fever free for 24 hours without medication to prevent fever before returning to school.

Lastly, please discuss the purpose of the school clinic with your child; unnecessary and frequent clinic visits results in missed valuable class time. An adequate night of sleep with a regular bedtime, a healthy breakfast, and lots of love and encouragement will get your children off to a great start!

We are looking forward to a great year with your children! Please feel free to contact either of us if we can help in any way.

Thank you,

Samantha Wetz, RN LSE Mon/Tues/Fri, McA Wed/Thur

Vicki Finley, LVN McA Mon/Tues/Fri LSE Wed/Thur