Lieck Parent Newsletter

Can you believe we are already in the month of October! Those first few weeks of school went fast!

We hope your child has adjusted well as we are wrapping up the 8th week of school. We have seen students learn the routines and procedures of the school and classroom and they are really starting to thrive!

This year we have seen the need to make safety improvements around the school such as increased safety drills, door checks and increased staff visibility. One procedure we continue to implement is check in procedures in the morning for parents. Fast passes are coming up for renewal. (Every grading period) You are welcome to visit our front desk to scan your ID so that the front office staff can work on your new FAST PASS for the second nine weeks. Don't want a FAST PASS? No worries, please just be sure to show your ID so that we can get you a visitor pass.

In terms of academics, some students are coming in slightly behind and some are coming in exactly where they need to be. If there was one thing that I can say to my parents, they are EXACTLY where they need to be and we will grow together.

Small Group Instruction:

Now that we are moving into week 8 and beyond your child is working at developing plans to accomplish their academic goals. One instructional strategy we use to target student learning is to have students work in small groups with the teacher. This type of instruction occurs in both reading and math. Research shows that students work better in small groups with targeted skills and concepts for concept attainment. It also allows students to develop their oral language and social skills when working with the teacher.

Parent Conferences: Now that MAP testing is done and report cards will be released in the coming weeks, we want to meet with all families to discuss your child's progress. Be on the lookout for an invitation from your child's teacher for a fall conference.

Thank you for all of your support and we are excited to see all the positive things that October brings!

Respectfully,

Ms. Jessica Garza

Oct 2 Decision of Respect Day, Wear your favorite hat!

Oct 5

• World Teachers Day
• World Bully Prevention Day, Wear Blue!

Oct 6 National Coaches Day

Oct 7 National Walk & Roll to School Day

Oct 8 End of the 1st Grading Period

Oct 9 Student Holiday

Oct 12 Student Holiday

Oct 13 Student Holiday

Oct 12-16 National School Lunch Week

• Bike Rodeo
• Report Cards go Home

Oct 18-25 America's Safe Schools Week

Oct 19-23

• National School Bus Safety Week
• Digital Citizenship Week

Oct 24 Make a Difference Day

Oct 26-30 Red Ribbon Week

Oct 30

• Book Character Parade
• Trunk or Treat (5:00-6:30pm)

Want to send your parent note via email? Check this out!

When a child is absent or tardy from school, the parent or guardian should send a note to the school, within 3 days, explaining the reason for the absence upon the child’s return to school. All notes must include:

• the date of the note
• the name of the child
• the date of the absence(s) or tardy
• the specific reason for the absence(s) or tardy
• the parent’s signature. (no signature required if emailed)
  

Send your notes to lieck.attendance@nisd.net, thank you!

The Purple Star Campus Designation (PSCD) is a distinct honor created by the Texas Legislature to recognize Texas public schools and open-enrollment charter schools that show their support and commitment to meeting the unique needs of military-connected students and their families.

While NISD has asked voters to approve bond issuances in the past to address aging facilities, it has never put a VATRE on the ballot. So, what is the difference?

While a VATRE and bond election are often discussed together, they serve different purposes.

Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE)

A VATRE is designed to provide additional funding for a school district’s day-to-day operations. If approved by voters, the additional revenue would support the district’s contingent (pay) employee compensation plan for this current school year, and help reduce the district’s budget deficit.

Bond Election

A bond election is different from a VATRE. Bonds are used to fund major, long-term capital investments in facilities, infrastructure, technology, and other large-scale projects.

Learn more by clicking here.

Parents, you are welcome to walk your child to class during the first two days of school however effective Day 3 our staff will guide your child to their classroom thereafter. You can drop off your child curbside or at the door and our staff will take over from there.

Additionally at dismissal, we highly encourage for families to remain in their vehicle at front pick-up to avoid unsafe, unnecessary crowding. For our "walk-up" parents, we will continue to use the side areas as waiting areas and we will bring your child to you.

Your child’s state assessment score history is available 24/7 through Northside ISD’s Home Access Center (HAC) where attendance and grades are also available. Learn more about your child’s assessment results, including how your child answered each question, and find personalized resources to support learning at home by following these steps:

Texas law requires all public school children to have current immunizations to attend class. Northside ISD encourages parents to have their children immunized before the first day of school.

For more information please visit https://www.nisd.net/schools/health/vaccinations

The school nurse does not diagnose illnesses but takes notes of the symptoms and notifies the parent/guardian of the observations. If a child becomes ill or injured at school, the student will be assessed and given first aid, and the parent/guardian will be notified if the severity of the injury or illness warrants such action.

Children should be kept at home when ill and are expected to be free of fever (temperature less than 100.0° F) and free of communicable diseases in order to attend school. In accordance with the Texas Administrative Code, students are required to be excluded from school until fever free for 24 hours, without the use of fever-reducing medications. The Texas Department of State Health Services defines fever as a temperature of 100.0°F or greater. This is important for the health of the child and for the health of all children at the school.

NISD Child Nutrition welcomes families to the 2026-2027 school year! View the SY2026-27 Meal Service FAQ’s for more information.

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NISD Child Nutrition is launching SchoolCafé...Connecting Families to School Nutrition!

A single location for all your cafeteria needs. Click the link below to get started!

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Visit the district’s GT Testing & Identification website to watch a video about gifted characteristics and the referral process: NISD GT Testing & Identification website. Questions? Contact Amy Sierra at amy.sierra@nisd.net.

The Home Access Center (HAC) allows parents to register students, complete data verification, access report cards, and track attendance.

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(Your username is your email​ address​ and your password ​is ​the temporary password​ you received by email. You will be required to change it ​the ​first time​ you log in.)

District departments and campuses send call outs, text messages, and e-mail notifications with important information via School Messenger.

Parents can download our free app to receive district notifications, including notices about school closures.

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Principal: @jgarza077

Associate Principal: @TammyLozano5

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Email: Jess.Garza@nisd.net
Website: https://www.nisd.net/lieck
Location: 12600 Reid Ranch, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: 210-398-1450
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Twitter: @NISDLieck