Section 1: Calendar of Events / Links

Section 2: Campus Current Events

Section 3: Community News

Section 4: PTO News

Section 5: Quick Reference

Autism Awareness Month / Volunteer Month / Child Safety Month

Monday, April 7

Tuesday, April 8

• STAAR Reading for 5th Graders
• No volunteers / visitors allowed on campus including lunch visitors grades K-5

Wednesday, April 9

• STAAR Reading for 4th Graders
• No volunteers / visitors allowed on campus including lunch visitors grades K-5

Thursday, April 10

• STAAR Reading for 3rd Graders
• No volunteers / visitors allowed on campus including lunch visitors grades K-5

Friday, April 11

• Spirit Day ~ Wear Jeans & a Cougar Shirt

School Web-site:

https://www.lcisd.org/campuses/campbell/home

Campbell Campus Face Book Link:

https://www.facebook.com/CampbellCougars/

Campbell Specials Face Book Link:

https://www.facebook.com/CampbellSpecials/

PTO Web-Site:

https://www.campbellpto.org/home

PTO Instagram Site:

@bess.campbell.elementary.pto

Grade Level Face Book Links:

Kindergarten ~ Search "Campbell Elementary Class of 2037"

1st Grade ~ Search "Campbell Elementary Class of 2036"

2nd Grade ~ Search "Campbell Elementary Class of 2035"

3rd Grade ~ Search "Campbell Parents Class of 2034"

4th Grade ~ Search "Campbell Class of 2033"

5th Grade ~ Search "Campbell Elementary Class of 2032"

Staff Shout Outs: At our faculty meeting this week, we were able to share two heart-felt shout-outs with the teachers. This is a great way to let your child's teacher or a staff member know how much they are appreciated! Thank you to those who have taken a moment to share your appreciation with our teachers & staff. This link will be live all school year so that the positive accolades can be shared and celebrated! Help us spread some joy to our staff members for a job well done or a note of appreciation.

Click on this link for the form space!

The CHILDREN AT RISK 2023 Annual Report coincides with the organization’s 35th anniversary, documenting its efforts in child welfare and advocacy. Each section provides an overview of the organization’s work and its impact over the past year, emphasizing progress in various domains critical to child welfare. Click on this link to view our ranking: https://childrenatrisk.org/2023-2024texasschoolrankings/

Schools that receive the ERP Honor Roll distinction have demonstrated consistently high levels of student academic achievement, improvement in achievement levels over time, and a reduction in achievement gaps among student populations.

We did not apply for this award. Our results led them to us! Because of our accomplishment, we will be featured on the ERP Honor Roll website at www.edresults.org/honor-roll.

A teachable moment, in education, is the time at which learning a particular topic or idea becomes possible or easiest.

The concept was popularized by Robert Havighurst in his 1952 book, Human Development and Education. In the context of education theory, Havighurst explained,

"A developmental task is a task which is learned at a specific point and which makes achievement of succeeding tasks possible. When the timing is right, the ability to learn a particular task will be possible. This is referred to as a 'teachable moment.' It is important to keep in mind that unless the time is right, learning will not occur. Hence, it is important to repeat important points whenever possible so that when a student's teachable moment occurs, s/he can benefit from the knowledge."[1]

The phrase sometimes denotes not a developmental stage, but rather "that moment when a unique, high interest situation arises that lends itself to discussion of a particular topic."

These moments can (and often do) come when least expected. Teachers and parents alike can benefit from the use of teachable moments.

I only have a few more opportunities to leave remarks that I hope will be helpful to my Cougar family. This particular topic is near to my heart as it's easy to allow a busy schedule to dictate your valuable time. Be purposeful to carve out moments of time to allow for opportunities to learn something new as a family. Reflect about a time when you learned something in your past just from a simple conversation about a topic of interest. What a valued asset in that moment!

Best wishes as you help develop your learner for a successful bright future!

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL'S WEEK:

We want to say a special thank you to Mr. Imrie for all he does for our campus. This is a special week as we celebrate him during Assistant Principal's Week. His leadership, humor, passion for kids are beyond measure! Please take a moment to send him some kind words this week whether it be via a card, note, Staff Shout Out or personally by email at mailto:jimrie@lcisd.org

Check out our new website with resources for our parents to access! Click on this link to get a sneak peek at this amazing resource - https://campbell.lcisd.org/145969_2 4

This is a valuable resource to enrich your child's learning experience.

I want to challenge our parents to use these resources and take time out of your families busy schedules to take advantage of learning opportunities with your child. Simple conversations can lead to rich unexpected conversations. Besides these on-line resources, I want to challenge you to simply pick up a book and read together.

Get ready for the American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge (KHC)! This year, our school will be learning about staying strong in body and mind, we’ll get moving with fun activities and meet kids with special hearts.

Over the next few weeks students will be learning about their heart, staying strong in body and mind, and raising awareness for the American Heart Association. Our school's goal is to have 50% of the students and teachers register for Finn’s Mission to learn about heart health. According to the AHA News report When it comes to heart and brain health, these are numbers you should know (January 27, 2025), Cardiovascular diseases, which include heart disease and stroke, claimed more lives in the U.S. than all forms of cancer and accidental deaths.

While donations to the AHA are appreciated and support equipment for our PE program, our main mission is to educate our students and families about strategies to maintain a healthy heart for life. As you click through Finn’s Mission, it will ask for donations. The donations are not necessary to register. There is an option to select “Not at this time” but will allow you to continue to register to access the critical information we want to use to educate our students.

Once you've registered, start Finn’s Mission and complete the challenges. As a family you can help to create a community of lifesavers by learning the lifesaving steps of Hands-Only CPR. It’s quick, easy, and fun! Learn more about Finn and his special challenge https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlCUJREWfUE

Students that register before Kickoff Day March 24th will go into a drawing to take the Finn’s Possible Game! We will pick 18 students to play the game.

HERE’S HOW TO GET STARTED:

Step 1. Visit our school’s Kids Heart Challenge page: http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=11259&pg=company&company_id=479687 OR download the Kids Heart Challenge App for iPhone or Android to search for our school and sign up!

Step 2. Complete Finn’s Mission – this will be your map!

Why we support the American Heart Association: About 90% of people who suffer out-of-hospital cardiac arrests don’t survive. CPR, especially if performed immediately, can double, or even triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival. Getting medical help when knowing the signs of a stroke is critical within the first 3-4 hours so life saving medicine can be administered.

Thank you for joining us and helping us save lives!

Coach Nesbitt & Coach Sandoval

Click here to RSVP ~ Invitation Link

This is a great opportunity for all 4th and 5th grade students to play chess with their friends before school. Chess boards will be available in the cafeteria beginning February 3 at 6:45am. Come early to get a seat and have some fun! Seating will be available on a first come first serve basis and no “saving seats”, thank you.

Need a little extra practice try https://chess.com to help sharpen your skills! If you have any questions, please contact Debbie Holzhuter at dholzhuter@lcisd.org or Loren Carver at Lcarver@lcisd.org

Chess dates:

February 3, 10, 24

March 3, 17, 24

April 7, 28

We have our annual "Egg My Yard" fundraiser kicking off! This is a fun one for us, and hopefully a help and a time saver for parents. The sale runs until April 16.

Here is a direct link to the fundraiser or use the QR Code on Flyer:

https://grhs-band-egg-my-yard.square.site/

Hey Longhorn Family!

Spring is here, and we're kicking things off with a sizzling good time! The George Ranch FFA Booster Club is thrilled to announce our Crawfish Boil Raffle to raise funds for Senior Scholarships! This is your chance to win a delicious crawfish boil while helping our amazing seniors take the next step in their journey!

Here's the scoop:

• 1 ticket = $5 , 5 ticket = $20 , 15 ticket = $40
• Prize- Mouthwatering crawfish party for 20 provided by Bayou Boys Poboys in Needville, TX- includes corn, potatoes & sausage
• Drawing on Saturday, April 12 - winner announced on GRFFA Booster Club Facebook Page
• Party needs to be scheduled between 4/20 - 5/13/25 and give Bayou Boys one week notice

Payment:

• FFA and Booster members have raffle tickets, and you can pay with cash or check
• Venmo - @grhsffabooster
• Online website: Click on the link below

For more information contact ShelleyConger@gmail.com

Thank you for your support!

Please join PTO! Click on this link to join PTO for the 2024-2025 School Year https://www.campbellpto.org/ We value our partnership between Parents & Teachers to support our kids! It's super easy to join ~ just click on the round circle with the paw print that says "Join PTO" then review all the options to help our school!

GOAL: 100% of our staff and parents to join our Parent Teacher Organization!

Benefits of Joining PTO:

• Membership Tool Kit App available
• Calendar reminders of school events
• Make a donation to the PTO Cougar Fund - Support our Staff! We love our educators and this is a perfect way to spoil our hard-working teachers and support staff!
• Purchase a Birthday Marquee Announcement ~ Due by the 15th of the month prior. Review the exception for September on the PTO Web-site.

• Tardy Information
• Rainy Day Dismissal Plan
• How to Order a Maroon Campbell Cougar t-shirt
• School Cash Information
• How to Request Volunteer Clearance
• FAQ Reference Information
• Maroon Cougar Shirt Ordering Form
• Lamar CISD Technology Policy
• How to Access & Use Canvas
• How to Access Your Child's STAAR Scores
• SRP ~ Standard Response Protocol / 4S (Safety Procedures)
• Dress Code & Consequences for Not Following Dress Code
• 5th Grade Color Out Days & Spirit Wear Guidelines
• Directions on Requesting Bus Transportation
• MyStop App Directions
• Lamar CISD Parent Standards Code of Conduct
• Lamar CISD Instructional Calendar
• Lamar CISD School Supply List

Canvas is a platform to support the learning environment. Click on this link as a means to learn more about Canvas: https://www.lcisd.org/students-parents/canvas/canvas-information

During the next few months and years, Lamar CISD will see the construction of a host of new buildings, campus additions, and facility renovations. The safety and security of our students and staff will remain of the utmost importance during all construction projects. With our new 4S campaign, we hope to empower every Lamar CISD student, staff member, and visitor with the knowledge and tools to be a safety and security monitor of our school community.