I hope everyone had a restful and relaxing Labor Day weekend. I enjoyed watching my son play in his first college football game for Tulsa University. I am a very proud momma.
Lunch visitors started today! In order to eat lunch with your child, be sure to arrive at least 5-10 minutes before their schedule lunch time so you can park and get a visitors badge. The school schedule is linked on every newsletter at the bottom of the page. Everyone must have a state issued identification card or a passport to sign-in. Some days are busier than others, so plan ahead and be here on time. We love to have you visit for lunch, but we recommend you limit your visits to no more than once a week. Lunch time is valuable time for students to learn communication skills in an unstructured environment with peers. We also ask that when you do come, try out some of our conversation starters and put the electronics away. Can't wait to see you at Café PTE!
We live in a time where information is at our finger tips almost immediately. With that there seems to be a growing expectation for immediate responses from teachers regarding emails sent outside of school hours, including weekends. While I understand the importance of communication between parents and teachers, it is crucial to respect their personal time.
Teachers dedicate countless hours to planning lessons, grading assignments, and ensuring the success of every student in their care. They deserve the opportunity to unwind and spend quality time with their families outside of school hours. By allowing them 24 hours to respond to emails sent during weekdays, we can strike a balance between effective communication and respecting their personal lives.
Moreover, it is essential for parents to understand that weekends are not considered working days for teachers. Just as you value your own time off from work, so do they. Expecting immediate responses during these times can lead to burnout and negatively impact teacher morale.
By giving our teachers the space they need during evenings and weekends, we are fostering an environment that promotes their well-being while also allowing them to be fully present in the classroom during school hours. This will undoubtedly have a positive impact on your child's education.
Thank you for respecting our teachers' personal time by allowing 24 hours for a response to emails sent during weekdays. Let us work together in creating an atmosphere that values work-life balance for our dedicated educators.
Sincerely,
Wendi Vaughn
Principal
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Tardies
The tardy bell rings at 7:45 am. Your child needs to be in their classroom, in their seat at 7:45 am in order to be counted on time.
Cutting down on tardies is a goal. We have some fun incentives for the students who are getting here on time everyday. We also have some consequences for students and families who are struggling in this area.
We are sending warning emails and phone calls to families with 3 and 4 tardies. After the 5th tardy, parents will be asked to attend an Attendance Matters parent meeting.
After the 6th tardy, parents will start signing their child(ren) in every morning between 7:15-7:30 am for 21 days. It takes 21 days to break a habit and make a new one.
We want to work with you to ensure that your child does not lose credit because of excessive tardies. Our school nurse, counselor, attendance clerk, teachers, and administrators will work with you as necessary to address specific needs and family situations.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this letter or your child’s attendance, please call Monica Saucedo, Attendance Clerk, for assistance at 469-713-5980 or email her at saucedomonica@lisd.net.
Attendance/Absences/Illnesses
There are no longer pre-arranged absences in LISD. After the absence, you will need to be sure to send a parent note.
Each child can be absent up to 10 times with parent and/or doctor's notes. It is NOT recommended that you use all 10. Children do better in school when they are at school.
We are already seeing an uptick with students with fever, vomiting, and/or diarrhea. There are no additional protocols for COVID any more. We are to treat it like any other illness.
What does that mean?
Students must be fever free, vomit free, and diarrhea free for 24 hours without medication prior to returning to school with improving symptoms regardless of what the illness is.
For more information about Attendance and Absences: https://www.lisd.net/Page/22254
Stay Connected with us!
Email: prairietrail@lisd.net
Website: lisd.net/prairietrail
Location: 5555 Timber Creek Road, Flower Mound, TX, USA
Phone: (469)713-5980
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prairietrailes
Twitter: @PrairieTrailES