Section 1: Calendar of Events / Links

Section 2: Campus Current Events

Section 3: Community News

Section 4: PTO News

Section 5: Quick Reference

Monday, February 24

• Last Week Challenge to make donations to our the Campbell Cougar Fun Run at https://mybooster.com
• Campus Climate Survey window is still open! Let us know how we are doing!

Tuesday, February 25

• Re-scheduled Art Car Author Visit

Wednesday, February 26

• Great Day to Send in Photos for our Yearbook

Thursday, February 27

Friday, February 28

• Early Release at 11:15
• Last Day to Make a Donation to the Fun Run ~ Staff Inflatable Race 8:00am (Track)
• Spirit Day ~ Students can wear their maroon t-shirts with jeans or they can wear their "Go Texan" outfits as the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo is coming to town!
• 5th Grade Lunches of Love Juice Box & Cereal Donations End / 5th Grade Color Out & Service Project

Saturday, March 1

• On-line PTO Auction begins! (Take a look at some of the baskets in Paw Prints)

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/

Campbell Parents ~

It is with great honor to announce Campbell Elementary has received the ranking of #21 in the entire State of Texas on the Children at Risk Report. This simply indicates the level of expertise from our staff and dedication to our students. Our teachers clearly know the curriculum and how to deliver quality lessons. We are dedicated and committed to all of our students and the joy of watching them grow and learn. It takes a partnership with our community which helps support our little learners. Positive lines of communication are critical so we are on the same path in this partnership. We aren't perfect as we know there are always areas of improvement so we stand ready for continuous improvement.

Thank you 2023-2024 teachers and staff for all of your hard work! Way to Go Campbell Cougars! Children are our greatest gift and blessing!

Michelle Koerth

Principal, Campbell Elementary

Dear Lamar CISD Parents/Guardians,

We are seeking your feedback as part of our ongoing efforts to assess and enhance our campus environments by participating in the 2024-2025 Annual Campus Climate Survey. Campbell has four critical pillars, we call them "The 4 C's" , we focus on every year: Communication, Commitment, Curriculum and Continuous Improvement. We aren't perfect but we strive for perfection. Growth requires feedback from everyone involved in our educational journey. Of course, we stand ready to assist our students and parents daily so if you have an individual need contact your child's teacher or the campus for assistance. Thank you for your commitment to partner with us in your child's education.

Parents and guardians will receive a link to the survey in an email from K12 Insight. Families with more than one student may submit additional responses after the first survey is completed.

This survey is also an essential tool for gathering valuable feedback from our staff and students in grades 5-12. A link will be sent to all staff and will be accessible via ClassLink for students to complete during school hours.

The survey will be available from February 3 until February 28. Your feedback is confidential, and reports will not identify individuals. After the survey closes, the report will be posted on the Lamar CISD website. If you have any questions, please send an email to Info@LCISD.org.

We appreciate your time and participation as we continue to lead our students and staff to academic success.

FEBRUARY BEANSTACK CHALLENGE: Our January Beanstack Reading Challenge ended on January 31. Keep logging minutes in Beanstack, Cougars! Our February challenge has begun. Read and record!

AUTHOR VISIT: Author Cathey Nickell is still coming to Campbell! We rescheduled our visit with her and plan to have her come on Tuesday, February 25. All grades will hear her presentation. We can't wait to have her! Contact Mrs. Maddan for questions.

PARENT PERMISSION NEEDED: LCISD has a new district policy related to the Digital Library Collection. Parents have the ability to allow their children to access library books digitally. The online library collection follows the same careful policies as the libraries at school.

To allow your child to continue to have access to online books, you will need to go into Skyward, online forms, and fill out the ebook form. If you opt in, students will have access to online platforms such as Bookflix and Lightbox. If you have already done this, no further action is required.

Please contact your child's teacher or our librarian, Mrs. Maddan, at mailto:marybridget.maddan@lcisd.org if you have any questions. In addition, the email from the district is copied below as a reference and a pdf is available to use as a reference to log into Skyward.

Dear Lamar CISD Parents and Guardians,

We wanted to make you aware of a new district policy related to Lamar CISD’s Digital Library Collection, giving parents the ability to allow their children to access library books digitally. The new policy empowers parents and guardians with greater control but also requires them to opt-in in order to ensure their student has continued access to the district’s extensive digital library collection.

Effective November 19, 2024, Board Policy EFB (Local) now requires parental consent for students to access content in the digital library collection. eBooks in the library collection are digital versions of books that can be read on electronic devices such as tablets, e-readers, and computers. These eBooks provide the same content as physical books, but in a convenient digital format, making them easily accessible from anywhere.

Our digital library collection adheres to the same careful selection policies as our physical campus libraries, ensuring age- and grade-appropriate content for all students. Students will only have access to materials suitable for their grade level, as determined by Board Policy EFB (Local).

To support your role in guiding your child’s reading, the Lamar CISD Library Services department encourages you to provide consent for your child’s access to this valuable literacy and learning resource. The simple opt-in process can be accessed in the Skyward Family Access Center under the “Online Forms” menu option.

You can also follow the step-by-step directions available HERE to access the form in Skyward Family Access. If you have any questions about the opt-in process, or Lamar CISD’s Digital Library Collection, please contact LCISD Library Services Coordinator, Sarah Falcon, Sarah.Falcon@LCISD.org. Lamar CISD Library Services

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

Our PTO Board wants to know which fundraisers, events, and improvements you would like to see completed next year! Providing your opinion helps guide us as a Board towards what the community as a whole would like to see addressed and improved. Next school year's PTO Budget and fundraisers/events will be voted on at the Spring General Meeting after the Volunteer Breakfast on April 17th. We hope to see you there.

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey below through our PTO website.

Click Here: FEEDBACK FORM LINK

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.