Mrs. Teresa Leija Principal of Lackland Elementary School
Another fabulous year is well under way and we have
hit the ground running. We are so excited to welcome a
little over a hundred new students to our elementary
campus this school year.
This Monday, September 8th (fingers crossed), students
in grades PK-4th will be having lunch in our newly
refurbished cafeteria-YAY! Monday also kicks-off the
beginning of our SFA (Success for All) Reading program
rotation. So, starting at 8:00 AM Monday morning, you
will see students in 1st-6th grade travel all over campus
to find their newly assigned reading classrooms.
September promises to be an exciting month as we
expect to reopen the elementary gym in late September
and bring our PE program back into a basically new
facility. Students all over campus seem to be quickly
getting back into the school routine, lots of learning is
taking place, and friendships are forming; it’s great to be
back in school!
September 05, 2014
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Lackland ISD E-News
Admin Alley
Contents:
Admin Alley 1
Upcoming Events 1
Cyber Patriot Visitors 2
Elementary Happenings 3
Lady Eagle Volleyball 4
Elementary Cafeteria 5
SFA Starts 6
Art Corner 7
Recycling Facts 8
Stacey Yearbook / Faces 9
Random Shots 10
Upcoming Events: Saturday Sept.6
Robotics FTC Kickoff (webcast)
Monday Sept. 8 JH Volleyball @ Tilden 5:00pm & 6:00pm / DEIC Mtg. 3:30pm / Booster Club Mtg. 5:30pm Lyon Ctr.
Tuesday Sept. 9 HS Volleyball @ Utopia 5:00pm & 6:00pm
Thursday Sept. 11 Stacey Open House 5:30pm Lyon Center
Friday Sept. 12 Stacey Picture Day / HS Volleyball @ Sabinal 5:00pm & 6:00pm
David A. Garcia – Editor
garcia.dav [email protected]
Cyber Patriot Visitors By: Elijah Morales, Sophomore
A group of distinguished guests including General John E. Hyten, Commander of the Air Force Space Command, visited Stacey on Wednesday, Sept 8 to learn more about the CyberPatriot team. Visitors also included Major
General Burke E. “Ed” Wilson, Commander of the 24th AF and AF Cyber, Mrs. Hyten and Mrs. Wilson, Dr. Roper, Ms. Mickey, several staff from the 24th AF, personnel from 24th AF Public Affairs, Lackland ISD school board
members Mr. Chris Dietert and Dr. Kevin Odom, board Liaison Lt Col Glenn D. Garay, and other honored guests.
SMSgt Brian Meeks, one the team mentors, presented information about securing computers from attack, ethical hacking, and the history of the Windows OS. Following that presentation, General Hyten talked to the students
about the importance of cyber security, the value of this knowledge in possible future careers in the AF and the outside world. He said that Air Force websites are subject to over a million hack attempts every day and that $338
billion are lost in the economy every year because of malicious hackers. He said that people who work with computers and cyber security are sometimes called ‘geeks’, but he “was proud to be called a geek” because some
of the most successful people in today’s business and tech world were called geeks.
This is the 3rd year that Stacey has fielded a CyberPatriot team. Mentors from the 24th AF, including SMSgt Meeks, MSgt James Tetrault and SSgt Patrick Weller volunteer their time to share their knowledge of cyber security with the team and prepare them for competition. Mr. Russell Keller is the team coach. The first round of competition
will be held Oct 24-26.
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Ms. Street’s Student Profile
This is Isaac. Isaac says that the best place he ever lived
is Corpus Christi, Texas because he could go fishing and swimming in the ocean. Isaac is very good at art and can run really fast. One of his favorite memories is
going to LEGOLAND.
First Graders in Mrs. Allen’s class create a web of conflict. The
students were discussing “Getting Along Together” and how problems affect us all. In
class, we are all connected like a “web” and we need to know how to solve problems well, so we can
work happily together. They learned to use “I Messages” to
help resolve problems.
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Lady Eagle Volleyball
Elementary PE
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Elementary Cafeteria Opening Our elementary school students will have a new place to eat lunch on Monday 8 September 2014. The1950’s era cafeteria and administration building has been renovated to bring this building up to current standards. Our renovated elementary cafeteria and associated special education offices are a result of planning for our future with a funding partnership through the U.S. Department of Education. One of the special features of this building is the retrofit to meet the security requirements for the anti-terrorism protection with blast
resistant windows and door throughout.
Our new tenants will enjoy a bright cafeteria eating area with clouds. The new stage includes a visually pleasing proscenium and includes easier access with lower steps across the front and a ramp entrance from
the hallway. A sound system will add to the venue’s functionality.
Everyone will love the new student restrooms. They provide automatic faucets and electric hand dryers. The staff restrooms are also well equipped and convenient. We’ve provided pictures for an early tour. Enjoy the
new elementary cafeteria and special education building.
Note – Breakfast will remain in the Stacey Jr/Sr High School cafeteria for the next few weeks until a new walkway is open.
Thank you,
Will McDowell,
Executive Director for Operations and Technology
Success For All reading program begins on Monday!!!
SFA’s elementary programs “Roots” and “Wings” combine a cooperative – learning framework with detailed lessons that guide effective instruction in critical academic
and social skills. Lessons incorporate multimedia, puppet skits and videos to support classroom instruction and keep students engaged. Interactive lessons are
fully aligned to the Common Core State Standards.
Student’s tour the school to get familiar with where they will go every morning from 8:00 – 9:30.
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200 W Jones Ave, San Antonio, TX 78215
(210) 978-8100
Our own Mr. Garcia will be leading an activity at this event!
Pre/K Art
Rocks!!
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Did You Know? (www.recyclingfacts.org)
Eat a Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich
Every now and then, replace a meat and potatoes meal with a traditional
peanut butter and jelly sandwich. The Environmental Defense Fund states that if every American traded one chicken-based meal every week for a
vegetarian option like PB&J, the carbon dioxide savings would be the same as removing a half of a million cars from the roads in the United States.
Pre / 4 learning is in full swing!!
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Stacey’s Faces
The Stacey yearbook editorial staff members for 2014-2015 are Brandon Armstead-
Photography Editor, Meagan Fleming-Editor-in-Chief and Lexie Suglia-Copy Editor.
Students and staff can pre-order their yearbooks for only $40 during the annual ‘Early-
Bird’ special during the week of Sept 15th -19th. Yearbook staff will man a booth outside
the cafeteria during lunch on those days. Order your copy of Vol XXXIV of the Aerie now &
save $$$!
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