The Locke Hill Roar

Happy Sunday, LH families! We finished another month of school and down to the last three before summer vacation. This is our last week of school before Spring Break. A week of rest and relaxation for all of our students and staff is just what we all need. Warmer weather is finally here and we couldn't be more excited.

Last week was a busy one! Our lions took their class pictures and we had our 5th grade panoramic picture. We can't believe it, our 5th graders are almost finished here at Locke Hill. Most have been here for their entire elementary career and we have seen them grow up over the last couple of years. Our ALE students competed in our district Special Olympics. They worked hard, had fun, and made us super proud. Yesterday (Saturday) our 4th and 5th grade Robotics Team competed in our district competition. They have stayed after school working hard on their robots. Our lions worked as a team and gave it their best. Special thanks to Mrs. Alexander, our LH STEM teacher. She has sponsored Robotics in addition to many other Science enrichment clubs this school year. We appreciate all of the time and effort she has given to our lions. Our students thrive when give these opportunities to learn and grow. Thank you to Mrs. Schwab (5th grade) for co-sponsoring the club and to Mrs. Lopez (counselor) for supporting our Lions all day this past Saturday.

LH families, mark your calendars for our next PTA General Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 18th at 5:30 p.m. We will start a little earlier than usual since we will have our STEAM Night at 6:00 p.m. We can't wait to see our lions learn and have fun at the same time. We hope you can make it!

Please pay close attention to these reminders. Our campus opens daily at 7:00 a.m. for student drop off. Please do not drop off students before 7:00 a.m. because their isn't any staff on duty to watch our lions. Ms. Rosie will meet our students outside at 7:00 and our front doors will unlock at that time. Also, do not drop off students in the front parking lot. Parents/guardians are coming in and out of parking spots quickly. Please use the front drop off loop if you are only dropping off students. If you are walking your child in, please keep your eyes on them. If you don't drop off your child in the morning, please communicate with the adult(s) who do drop them off so we are all on the same page. We always appreciate your support in keeping our lions safe.

Wishing everyone a week full of learning, growth, fun, and friendship for all of Lions!!!

Monday- 5th grade Strings 3:00-4:00 p.m., Robotics 3:00-4:00 p.m., TX Youth Basketball 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Tuesday- Ukulele Club 3:00-4:00 p.m., Cardboard Arcade 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Wednesday- Robotics 3:00-4:00 p.m., Project Acorn 3:00-4:00 p.m., STEAM Team 3:00-4:00 p.m., Scientist Club 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Thursday- Ukulele Club 3:00-4:00 p.m., Club 3D 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Take a moment to read the latest from Mrs. Lopez & Mrs. Solis-

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Here is the Google Form for anyone who wants to sign up to be on the Board next year: https://forms.gle/k8D2GMWxQSzvm3hP

If interested, feel free to complete the Google link no later than March 14, 2025.

Nominations for the Pillar of Character award are open from February 20 to May 15! Any NISD graduate who exemplifies one of our core Pillar characteristics—Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, Citizenship, or Learning—is eligible. Honorees are celebrated at our annual Pillar of Character Gala, visit schools to inspire students, and serve as the focus of classroom lessons on these seven values, reinforcing that everyone has the potential to be a Pillar of Character!

Nominate our next Pillar of Character HERE!

Mrs. Alexander, STEM Teacher, needs your help! There is leftover popcorn that she is trying to sell. If interested, please fill out the Popcorn order form. After you fill out this order request, please send money with your child for Mrs. Alexander. Popcorn will be delivered after the money is received. Check and cash only. Please write checks out to Locke Hill Elementary. Orders will be filled first come.

We're gearing up for our Fiesta Event on April 17th, and we need your help to make our silent auction at the event a success! 🎉✨

We are looking for donations of gift cards, merchandise, services, and other items that can be featured in our auction. Your generosity will help us raise funds for our Locke Hill ES PTA, and every contribution makes a huge difference! These funds help fund field trips for all students, instructional supplies in the classroom, and so much more!

If you or someone you know is able to donate, please reach out to us at 210-397-1600 or email lockehillnews@gmail.com. We greatly appreciate your support and can’t wait to see you all at the event! 🙏💫

The San Antonio Public library is offering free tutoring and other learning resources free everyday to children who reside in San Antonio.

The link is:

https://www.brainfuse.com/highed/helpNow.asp?a_id=2B62560C&ss=&r=

Joining PTA is one way to support your child and their education at Locke Hill ES! PTA funds come back to our students in so many ways. All field trips are funded by our PTA.

Joining PTA does not mean you have to volunteer, but joining PTA does mean that you support your child and their education! Scan the QR code or click below to join the Locke Hill ES PTA!

We would LOVE to have you volunteer as part of our PTA. We need volunteers for SO many reasons! Please email myryam.vela@nisd.net if you are interested in volunteering at Locke Hill this school year!

If you are interested in volunteering at Locke Hill or chaperoning your child's field trip this school year, please make sure you fill out the district criminal background check. It can take up to 10 business days to clear, so this would be the perfect time to get it submitted. The criminal background check must be completed each year. Please click the link if you are interested in completing the application.

The Texas Attendance Compulsory Law states that students (even in PK and Kinder) must attend 90% of the school year in order to be considered for promotion to the next grade level. This means that students can not miss more than 17 days of school (excused and unexcused absences count towards the 17 absences).

Students who arrive after 9:00 a.m. are counted absent for the day. If you wake up late and your child is going to arrive after 9:00 a.m., we encourage you to still bring them so they do not fall behind in their academics.

If your child is absent from school, please send in a note with the following information:

-Student's first name and last name AND student ID number

-Student's grade level and teacher

-Date(s) of absence

-Reason for absence

-Parent Signature

If your child has to miss school for a doctor/dental appointment, have them attend part of the school day (before or after the appointment) and turn in a doctor/dental excuse note. They will be marked present and not absent for that day.

Mission- Passion for creating relationships, rigor, and results for ALL!

Vision- Every day, every Locke Hill student grows in confidence, curiosity, and capability