HS Cross Country State Meet @ Round Rock / Fall Festival 2026 4:00 - 6:00pm
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Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month, a dedicated time to honor the rich histories, diverse cultures, and enduring contributions of the Indigenous peoples of North America. For the Lackland Independent School District community, this month offers a powerful opportunity to reflect on the deep-rooted traditions of Native American tribes and their profound impact on our nation's history, culture, and daily life.
The Origins of the Celebration
What began as an effort to gain a single day of recognition for the significant contributions the first Americans made to the growth and establishment of the United States has evolved into a month-long celebration. In 1990, President George H.W. Bush approved a joint resolution designating November as "National American Indian Heritage Month." Similar proclamations have been issued each year since, encouraging all Americans to learn more about tribal cultures and histories.
Honoring Military and Civic Service
As a school district uniquely tied to the military community, Lackland ISD takes special note of the incredible legacy of Native American service members.
Highest Service Per Capita: Native Americans have served in the United States Armed Forces in every major conflict since the Revolutionary War, serving at a higher rate per capita than any other ethnic group.
The Code Talkers: During World Wars I and II, Native American code talkers—using languages such as Navajo, Choctaw, and Comanche—developed unbreakable codes that saved thousands of lives and were vital to allied victories.
Modern Contributions: Today, thousands of Native American soldiers, airmen, sailors, and guardians continue to defend our nation with honor and distinction.
By celebrating Native American Heritage Month, Lackland ISD aims to foster an environment of inclusivity, respect, and deep appreciation for the diverse voices that enrich our school district and our nation.
Safety Reminder: Daylight Saving Time Ends This Weekend
As we turn our clocks back one hour this weekend, mornings will be darker for students walking to school. Please take extra precautions and remind children to:
Walk only on designated sidewalks and crosswalks.
Look both ways before crossing streets and make eye contact with drivers when possible.
Avoid distractions such as cell phones or earbuds while crossing roads.
Wear bright or reflective clothing to increase visibility in low-light conditions.
Travel with a friend or group when possible.
Drivers are also encouraged to slow down near school zones and remain alert for pedestrians during darker morning hours. Together, we can help ensure a safe journey to and from school for all students.
Lackland ISD strongly desires parent engagement. You have an opportunity to share your voice and help us actualize our vision to ignite a passion for life-long learning and empower excellence. As you engage as a parent, we also invite your participation in campus and district-level committees. Below are the descriptions for these committees for your consideration. If you have additional questions, each committee’s point of contact is listed with the committee description.
Please read each description and share your interest in supporting the committee or learning more about it.
Lackland ISD continues to strive toward improving communication.
ParentSquare is a communication platform. Through the platform, you’ll be able to:
*Receive all district, school, and classroom communication via email, text, or app
*View the school and classroom calendar and RSVP for events
*Easily sign up to volunteer and/or bring items
*Securely receive important documents like report cards and other student documents
For the best ParentSquare experience, we recommend that you download and install the app. The name is ParentSquare, and it can easily be found in your device’s app store. If you don’t have a device, no need to worry: the platform is capable of both text and email, and you can log on via the web as well. ParentSquare receives its contact information from the Ascender Parent Portal. Please take a moment to make sure that you have the latest contact information on file there.
Parent Square Notifications
Under General Announcements, you can select how often you want to receive notifications for posts. Select Off, Instant or Digest notifications.
Off: No notifications about posts will be sent to you. Emergency Alerts and Notices will still be sent. School Alerts will still be sent if turned on.
Instant: You'll receive an email and/or text and/or an app notification every time a notice or message is sent.
Digest: You'll receive an email and/or text and/or an app notification once a day in the evening with all posts from that day.
The default setting is typically Digest, so that you receive all notices and post messages in one convenient notification once a day. All emergency notifications still come through instantly, and a school can override settings as needed for an urgent message.
Stacey Jr. / Sr. High
Bi District Champs
For the first time since 2019 our varsity girls’ volleyball team are bi-district champions! The team was feeling the nerves in the first set, however the team regrouped and was able to come out strong in the next three sets and took down Sonora 3-1. It was a tremendous team effort! Serving, blocking, and attacking were all on display throughout the night! The team will next play in the Area round either next Monday or Tuesday!
Regional Cross Country Meet
On Monday, the Stacey Cross Country team competed in the UIL Region IV Cross Country Championships in Corpus Christi. The girls ran first and put down some of the fastest times of the season. Selah Ventura led Stacey with a season best 13:08 to finish 29th while Lilly Dubbs and Makayla Mandujano also ran their best times of the season (13:19 & 13:56, respectively).
The boys followed that with some fast times of their own. Led by Jarred Dunn and Gabriel Garcia (18:05 & 18:59, respectively), the boys team placed 6th overall. The gap between the 3rd place team and the 6th place team was only 19 points and our boys missed out on qualifying for the State meet by only 11 points. Jarred did qualify for the State meet based on his finish. He will compete in Round Rock next Friday at 10:10 a.m..
Congratulations to all the runners on a very successful season!
Students Halloween costume day "Say BOO to Drugs!"
Junior, Charles White is dressed in costume Spider-Man hard at work.
Jacqueline Silva teaches 3rd grade at Lackland Elementary.
• How long have you been teaching?
This year marks my 11th year as a teacher.
• What subject do you teach?
I am currently teaching all subjects! It's been pretty fun so far since many of my years as an educator I have been departmentalized.
• What grade do you teach?
I teach 3rd grade.
• Did you plan on being a teacher? If not, what did you want to be?
Yes and no. I originally wanted to be an archaeologist for most of my childhood and teen years. As I got into high school, I wanted to go into fashion design since my high school offered classes in that. They also offered student teaching which allowed me to be a student teacher at a nearby elementary school. I had a lot of fun doing that and my family felt it would be a safer career choice.
• What clubs were you involved in in high school?
I wasn't part of any clubs really. I did orchestra, fashion design, student teaching, and co-op though. These activities and classes kept me busy.
• What is your favorite part about being a teacher?
Getting to see the kids learn! It is always so exciting when a new concept clicks and the kids have that, "oh!" moment. Also getting to know the kids and learning about their lives is always fun and helps build that connection with them.
• What is the most challenging part of teaching?
Learning new curriculums and how they are set up. How content is taught and how quickly it can change makes it a challenge sometimes. There are times you have to present a subject or topic a certain way and if you haven't done it that way before, it is definitely a learning curve.
• What advice would you give to students who are thinking about becoming teachers?
It is a really fun and rewarding job but it can be tough at times. If you can, try to master one grade level or subject. This is a process that can take a few years but if you can it is easier to come up with new ideas and strategies on how to teach that subject.
• What is your favorite memory from your time as a teacher?
This one is tricky. I have a lot of great memories from my time so far as an educator. My favorites are when I get to see the students enjoying their hobbies outside of school like baseball, kung fu, and music. I think a big one that sticks out for me happened last year. One of my former students from the Houston area was in town with her family for a quick getaway. They reached out to me and I was able to catch up with them over lunch.
Thank you Ms. Silva!
Lackland Elementary
🎃 Red Ribbon Week: Be a Hero, Live Drug-Free!
Lackland Elementary celebrated Red Ribbon Week with a fun-filled lineup of themed days to promote healthy choices and a drug-free lifestyle! From wearing red and dressing as heroes to powering up in athletic wear, rocking crazy hair, and becoming our favorite book characters, our Eagles showed their school spirit while learning the importance of making safe, healthy choices. As we head into Halloween weekend, we’re proud of our students for remembering that the greatest treat of all is taking care of ourselves and making choices that help us soar! 🦅
Toy Story
To infinity and beyond… Pre-K and Kinder are bringing a little Toy Story magic to Book Character Day! ❤️💛💙 From Woody to Buzz, we’re ready for adventure, friendship, and a whole lot of fun! You’ve got a friend in us!” 🚀
High Energy and Healthy Choices: Air Force Band of the West Rocks Lackland Elementary for Red Ribbon Week
JBSA-LACKLAND, Texas — The United States Air Force Band of the West brought a powerful combination of high-energy music and healthy lifestyle messages to Lackland Elementary School this week. Performing for third, fourth, and fifth-grade students, the band utilized the universal language of music to celebrate Red Ribbon Week, the nation’s largest and longest-running drug-use prevention campaign.
Red Ribbon Week is held annually from October 23-31 to encourage communities and youth to take a visible stand against substance abuse. It emphasizes the importance of making positive life choices, staying drug-free, and creating safer environments.
During the special assembly, the talented Airman-musicians engaged the upper-elementary students with a dynamic setlist of popular tunes and high-octane rhythms. Between musical numbers, band members took the opportunity to speak directly to the third through fifth graders about dedication, teamwork, and the importance of keeping their minds and bodies healthy.
The band highlighted how achieving goals—whether mastering a musical instrument or serving in the military—relies entirely on making positive, drug-free decisions every single day.
"Our mission isn't just to entertain; it's to connect with these students and inspire them," said one of the performing Airmen. "By demonstrating the level of discipline and synchronized teamwork it takes to perform at this level, we hope to show these kids a tangible example of what they can achieve when they stay focused and care for their personal well-being."
The elementary students actively participated in the presentation, clapping along to the beat and engaging with the presenters. The event succeeded in transforming a critical educational message into an unforgettable, high-spirited experience that left the Lackland Elementary community inspired to lead healthy, drug-free lives.
Quiz-Quiz-Trade in ELAR
Musical Chairs
Mrs. Saunder's ELAR class participating in Musical Chairs for their Conjunction Grammar Lesson. This was a fun way for students to complete a task, listen to instrumental music and write!
5th grade Science with Mrs. Lewis
Jubilant and satisfied the productive struggle works.
Crazy hair day
Kindness Lessons
Last week, students brought kindness and creativity together during their guidance lessons in Art class! As part of our focus on anti-bullying, students created beautiful murals celebrating kindness, inclusion, and the importance of being an upstander. We are so proud of their hard work and creativity, but even more proud of the valuable social skills they practiced and the message they shared: small acts of kindness can make a big difference!
Pre / K Press - Red Ribbon Week
Turkey contest starts Next week
Parents, and families, and staff are invited to join the fun and support our student council. For 25cents, you can purchase a feather to help decorate a teacher's turkey. Each feather adds to the friendly competition, and the teacher with the most feathers and donations will be crowned Top of the Flock 2026 and earn Thanksgiving bragging rights! Feathers are on sale now from the classroom teacher, and the contest ends December 4 at 3:15 p.m. Ask your child's teacher or a Student Council member how to participate. Every feather helps support a great cause- HEB gift cards for our custodians who do so much for us. Thank you for joining the cause.
Library Scoop
What a fabulous week of creativity, learning, and community! Students were so excited to see all of the Storybook Pumpkins! By Thursday, we had just over 110 Storybook Pumpkins turned in, and we started voting. PreK and Kinder loved casting their ballots! Our second and third graders followed suit, and one of our fifth-grade classes got the voting started! We are so grateful to all of our participants! We really had fun with voting in the patch!
Our library classes enjoyed some movement with falling leaves created with scarves and song for our younger students. They also were delighted by some fun character tales that invited a conversation about disguise and animal sounds. Our upper grade students researched wolves and collected two facts using a database, as well as being surprised by an author with a clever twist on a tale about a wolf that ate moonberry pie for supper. Students actively participated in class and selected some of our new books. Happy reading!
Looking for a great place for the whole family? Alamo Heights Dance Academy and Alamo Heights Gymnastics Academy are located right next to each other, making it easy to enjoy dance, gymnastics, aerial classes, and more — all in one convenient location!
We offer programs for ages 18 months through adults, including gymnastics, ballet, jazz, hip hop, pom, Dynamic Dance, aerial, and more. Parents, there’s something for you too! We offer adult dance and workout opportunities while your children stay active and have fun.
💃 MID-SESSION DANCE ENROLLMENT IS OPEN!
Join Alamo Heights Dance Academy Session Classes now ONLY for about $100 through December 12, 2026! It’s a great, affordable opportunity to try something new and become part of our academy community. OFF Thanksgiving Week- Holiday Show Off @ Alamo Heights JR School Dec. 12th
🎃 PLUS — JOIN US FOR OUR FALL FEST!
📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ 4:00–7:30 PM
Bring the whole family for an afternoon and evening of fun featuring:
🤸 Open Gym
🎯 Festival Games & Activities
👻 Haunted House
💃 Dance Performances
🍬 Trunk-or-Treating
🎶 Music, dancing & family fun!
📍 506 Sandau Rd., San Antonio, TX 78216
📱 Questions or want help finding the perfect class?
Come see why so many San Antonio and military families love being part of our academy community!
Gifted and Talented
Nurturing Our Gifted Learners Through Rest🍁🍁🍁
As we transition into the cooler months, it's important to remember that our students are also transitioning into a busy period of learning. With Thanksgiving and Winter Break approaching, let's ensure our children have opportunities to rest and recharge. Even though the weather may not feel like it yet, the holiday season is coming soon!
Our gifted students are a beacon of intellectual curiosity and boundless energy, often driving themselves to excel in various academic and extracurricular pursuits. While this drive is commendable, it's equally important to recognize the value of rest and relaxation.
The Power of Rest for Gifted Minds
Cognitive Enhancement: Adequate rest allows the brain to consolidate information, bolster problem-solving skills, and spark creativity.
Emotional Well-being: Sufficient sleep helps regulate emotions, reducing stress and anxiety, and fostering a positive mental outlook.
Focus and Attention: Well-rested minds are better equipped to concentrate, learn effectively, and maintain sustained focus.
Physical Health: Rest is essential for physical development, boosting the immune system, and promoting overall well-being.
Practical Tips for Promoting Restful Habits
Consistent Sleep Schedule: Encourage a regular bedtime routine to optimize sleep quality and regulate the body's internal clock.
Mindful Screen Time: Limit exposure to electronic devices, especially before bed, to improve sleep patterns and reduce digital distractions.
Serene Sleep Environment: Ensure a quiet, dark, and cool bedroom to create an optimal sleep environment.
Physical Activity: Regular exercise can help alleviate stress, improve sleep quality, and boost energy levels.
Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques: Teach relaxation techniques like meditation and deep breathing to calm the mind and reduce anxiety.
By prioritizing rest, we can empower our gifted students to reach their full potential, both academically and personally. Let's work together to create a balanced and supportive learning environment where rest is valued and encouraged.
PTSO Corner
Important Information
Special Education Corner
Meet our Lackland ISD School Psychologists, Gentry Ghandour, Nancy Garcia, and Marisol Murphree! School psychologists are uniquely qualified members of school teams that support students' ability to learn and teachers' ability to teach. They apply expertise in mental health, learning, and behavior, to help children and youth succeed academically, socially, behaviorally, and emotionally. School psychologists partner with families, teachers, school administrators, and other professionals to create safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments that strengthen connections between home, school, and the community.
