LaCoste Elementary Newsletter
2024-2025 School Year/Week of August 19th - 23rd
Principal's Note
Greetings, Parents!
Week two has been outstanding! Students are doing a great job adjusting to their classrooms and teacher expectations. As I have visited classrooms I have observed lots of rich conversation and learning going on. Students seem excited about being with their friends and engaging in all the fun activities.
This year our campus has committed to acknowledging outstanding students who demonstrate kindness, compassion, leadership, and more. Students can be referred to administration for positive behavior. The goal is to recognize students for things that they are doing well in class or anywhere on campus. Any staff member can submit a Positive Behavior referral on any deserving student. Admin receives the referral and students are called to the front office where parents are notified. We have had quite a few recipients of a Positive Behavior referral and the reactions we have received, from both parents and students, have been amazing!
We are excited about welcoming lunch visitors during grade level lunchtime beginning the 1st week in September. Please remember that parents are welcome to eat lunch with their students on any day of the week with the exception of Friday’s. We look forward to seeing LCE parents soon!
As you begin to prepare for the coming week, here are a few reminders:
Class begins promptly at 7:40AM. Students are counted tardy if they arrive after the tardy bell rings and they are not seated in their classrooms. 5 tardies, 5 leave earlies, or a combination of the two are counted as 1 unexcused absence and this is for award purposes.
When sending a note for an absence please keep in mind what is excused:
Student illness
Death in the immediate family
Student hospitalization
Parent military deployment
Court appearances for child custody hearings
Parent notes that are not excused:
*Parent work related trip out of town
*Sudden emergency out of town
*Issues with transportation
*Student did not feel like coming to school
Regular and consistent attendance is crucial for student success. Please ensure that your child attends school daily and for the entire duration of the day too. Every minute of the instructional day is of the utmost importance. Your support and cooperation is greatly appreciated.
Lastly, I hope that you all enjoy your weekend and I look forward to seeing students back on Monday!
Students of the Week
Kindergartener - Jamesyn Keeton
Jamesyn is sweet and kind every single day. She is a happy girl and a good friend. She enjoys playing and knows her letters. We love Jamesyn!
3rd Grader - Talia Cruz Melendez
Talia is rocking it in third grade already! She is such a great role model in our classroom and she strives to do her best each day! Keep up the great work Talia! I am so proud to be your teacher!
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
We have scheduled our first lessons and will be going into classrooms starting next week to introduce ourselves, discuss our role on campus, and how students can self-refer if ever they shall need our services. Our next lesson will be from the district Social Emotional curriculum of CharacterStrong focusing on Respect.
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. This year the After School Sports Program will have two other Sports along with Golf and it is open to 4th and 5th Only (Boys and Girls). Mrs. Morrow will also help with the After School Sports Program. The Sports schedule is below.
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.
Permission forms for the Softball Season will be passed out starting on the week of Monday August 26, 2024. The Deadline to return the permission forms will be Thursday September 5, 2024.
Softball - For 4th and 5th Grade Girls
Monday (4th Grade)
Thursday (5th Grade)
3:15PM - 4:15PM
September 9th - November 8th
Baseball - For 4th and 5th Grade Boys
Monday (4th Grade)
Thursday (5th Grade)
3:15PM - 4:15PM
December 2nd - February 10th
Golf - For 4th and 5th Grade Girls and Boys
Monday (4th Grade Co-Ed)
Thursday (5th Grade Co-Ed)
3:15PM - 4:15PM
March 17th - May 15th
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.
3rd Grade Authors Shared Their Writing
5th Grade Buddies Helped Younger Students Walk To Class
Mrs Camarillo Class identified Texas Regions While Using Geographic Tools
Mrs. Morrow’s Class Worked On Team Building! Save Fred And Cup Stacking!
Mrs. Lopez's 2nd Graders Used Math Kits To Add Three Numbers
Upcoming Events
Aug. 26th – MVISD Board Meeting
Sept. 2nd – Student/Staff Break
Sept. 5th – Grandparents Day Breakfast (Last Name A-L)
Sept. 6th - Grandparents Day Breakfast (Last Name M-Z)
Sept. 11th – Patriot Day/ Texas First Responders Day
Sept. 17th - Constitution Day
Set. 18th - GT Parent Night @ 5pm
Sept. 23rd - Student Holiday / Teacher Work Day
Sept 24th – MVISD Board Meeting
Sept. 25th – Hour with Admin @ 5:30pm
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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