LIECK IMAGINATION Parent Edition
December 2024 Newsletter
INSTRUCTIONAL SCHOOL DAY: 7:45 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Message from the Principal
Welcome back!
I hope you all had a joyful and restful Thanksgiving break. It’s hard to believe we are already in the final stretch of 2024, with just three weeks until Winter Break!
As we look ahead, please note that the second grading period ends on December 20th. These next few weeks are critical for our students as we continue to focus on academic growth in reading, math, and science. Your support at home, whether it’s encouraging reading, practicing math facts, or engaging in science-related discussions, makes a big difference, and we truly appreciate all you do.
December is a busy month, and we have a lot happening! Be sure to check our event calendar for details on upcoming activities, performances, and special events. We love seeing our families participate in the life of our school, so please join us when you can.
Thank you for your continued partnership and for entrusting us with your child’s education. Let’s make these next few weeks productive, joyful, and memorable!
Ms. Garza
Principal
Upcoming Events
DECEMBER
2-6 Inclusive School Week
2-6 MOY MAP MATH - 2nd-5th
2-13 STUCO Toy Drive
2- Pajama Day 25% Incentive
3- Winter Movie Night STUCO
5- Lights Alive Lieck Night!
9-13 MOY MAP READING 2nd-5th
9- Cub Story Time
10- Holiday/Strings Concert
13- PTA WINTERFEST
16-19 PTA Penguin Patch Store
20- End of 2nd Grading Period
20- Classroom Winter Party
- Only 2 volunteers per classroom with cleared background checks will be allowed to assist with the winter party from 1:30-2:30pm. Please see classroom teacher for more information about volunteer procedures.
WINTER BREAK
Dec 23-Jan 6
See you on TUESDAY, January 7, 2025!
Fundraiser Incentive 25%- Pajama Day Dec. 2nd!
PTA WINTERFEST, Friday, December 13th!
Help Wanted for Winterfest - Sign up today!
Lieck STUCO Toy Drive Dec. 2nd-13th
STUCO Winter Movie Night Dec. 3rd
Lights Alive Dec. 5th
Final Four
Lion Cub Storytime
All Visitors will need to check in the Front Office for a Pass
24/25 Picture Dates
Attention 5th Grade Families - Check out NISD Middle School Magnet Programs
Counselor's Corner
2024 Lieck Morning Visitors and FAST Pass Procedures
*Morning Check In Procedures for Visitors are Changing
In efforts to continually improve our safety procedures at Lieck, we will be adjusting our visitor check in procedures in the morning, from 7:00am-7:40am. This change will go into effect starting, Tuesday, September 10, 2024.
What is changing?
All visitors must scan their ID or Driver’s License through our Raptor System upon arrival. Visitors will be issued a sticker with profile and visitor information generated by the Raptor System. Thank you for your patience and understanding as there may be long lines to enter the building. Each day will run a little smoother and faster.
Lieck FAST Pass
The Lieck FAST Pass will be available pending background check status. The FAST Pass will be valid through the end of the grading period. Parents and visitors will still need to check in every day and have the pass visible at all times. Parents must also scan their ID through our Raptor System (once per grading cycle). Parents, please fill this link out and the front office will be able to determine if you are eligible upon your visit to receive the Lieck Fast Pass. If you are interested in having a FAST PASS created (pending a cleared background) please complete the following form so that the front office staff can start working on your pass.
FAST PASS Interest Google Form
*Background checks may take a few days to process so we thank you in advance for your patience.
Background check Website:
https://hrvolunteer.nisd.net/TempMod.nsf?Open
*Passes are color coordinated and will have the parent/ visitor profile picture on them. Passes must be visible at all times while on campus.
*Each 9 Weeks the badge color system will change. All pass holders will need to reapply using our Raptor System (upon check in). This practice is intended to further improve our safety and security procedures here at Lieck Elementary.
School Visitation Hours:
7:00-7:40 Breakfast (Tardy Bell at 7:45am)
Lunch (Pending your child's lunch time)
Pre-arranged Meetings (with teacher)
Pre-arranged volunteer (with staff for events/clerical/class)
Classroom Observation/Assistance (pre-arranged w/ administration- 30-45 min session)
Thank you for your patience as we implement these new procedures. Please do not hesitate to reach out to the school if you have any questions at 210-398-1450.
Drop Off & Dismissal Procedures
Drop Off and Dismissal
Parents, you are welcome to walk your child to class before 7:40am.
Please check in with staff in the lobby to receive your pass. You can drop off your child curbside or at the door and our staff will take over from there.
Additionally at dismissal, we highly encourage for families to remain in their vehicle at front pick-up to avoid unsafe, unnecessary crowding. For our "walk-up" parents, we will continue to use the side areas as waiting areas and we will bring your child to you.
Learning Tree
Child Nutrition Launches School Cafe
NISD Child Nutrition welcomes families to the 2023-2024 school year! View the SY2024-25 Meal Service FAQ’s for more information.
*NEW - NISD Child Nutrition is launching SchoolCafé...Connecting Families to School Nutrition!
A single location for all your cafeteria needs. Click the link below to get started!
A Word from the Nurse
The school nurse does not diagnose illnesses but takes notes of the symptoms and notifies the parent/guardian of the observations. If a child becomes ill or injured at school, the student will be assessed and given first aid, and the parent/guardian will be notified if the severity of the injury or illness warrants such action.
Children should be kept at home when ill and are expected to be free of fever (temperature less than 100.0° F) and free of communicable diseases in order to attend school. In accordance with the Texas Administrative Code, students are required to be excluded from school until fever free for 24 hours, without the use of fever-reducing medications. The Texas Department of State Health Services defines fever as a temperature of 100.0°F or greater. This is important for the health of the child and for the health of all children at the school.
Student Dress Code
STUDENT BIRTHDAYS
Parents may send store-bought, prepackaged individually frosted cupcakes, cookies, or doughnuts only for their child’s classroom to recognize their child’s birthday (no cakes, cupcake cakes, ice cream, etc.). As an alternative to food, parents may send an item for each student in the class such as stickers, stationary, pencils, etc. These items should be safe, inexpensive, easy to pass out, and not promote any political, religious, or other slogans/beliefs. School personnel will have the sole discretion as to whether or not the items are appropriate to pass out. It is best to check with your child’s teacher in advance.
Balloons, goodie bags, or food items (other than those above) are strictly prohibited. When purchasing cupcakes, be aware that there are a number of students on campus that have food allergies. Check with your child’s teacher before sending cupcakes to school to ensure items sent can be taken to the classroom. Cupcakes are to be dropped off at the school office and our staff will deliver them to the classrooms near the end of the school day. The cupcakes must not be eaten in the cafeteria and will be passed out to the children at the very end of the school day in order to limit disruption to instructional time. Parents and family members are not allowed to deliver cupcakes to the classroom.
ATTENDANCE MATTERS!
Thinking of volunteering this year? Complete your background check today!
-PTA CORNER-
Buses and Boundaries
Northside ISD assigns students to schools according to the street address where the student resides. Our Boundaries and Buses Information System will provide you with the name and address of the schools serving your area. Just enter the student’s street number and street name to search for school assignment, bus route information, and any future Board adopted boundary changes.
For general boundary information, attendance area maps for each elementary, middle & high schools are listed on the campus sites.
While one-on-one communication is the best, in a district as large as Northside ISD it is sometimes difficult. Because we want our parents to stay informed, NISD has several ways that parents and other interested citizens can stay informed about the successes and challenges of San Antonio’s premier school district of choice, as well as find out news about their children’s schools.
Want to receive "Push" notifications from Lieck Elementary straight to your phone? Download the NISD Mobile App today!
PARENT RESOURCES
Report Cards | Attendance | Technology
Home Access Center
The Home Access Center (HAC) allows parents to register students, complete data verification, access report cards, and track attendance.
(Your username is your email address and your password is the temporary password you received by email. You will be required to change it the first time you log in.)
Online payments | Balances | Sales
Balances, payments, and account management for meals, ECC tuition, and sales of graduation home-videos are handled online through partner services.
How to reach us...
School: @NISDLieck
Principal: @jgarza077
Associate Principal: @sschottler03
Our Facebook page can be found at @LieckES
Email: Jess.Garza@nisd.net
Website: https://www.nisd.net/lieck
Location: 12600 Reid Ranch, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: 210-398-1450
Facebook: facebook.com/LieckES
Twitter: @NISDLieck