The Lagway Latest

Hello Wildkat Families!🐾

It is officially October and it's so hard to believe how fast the school days are breezing by! Make sure you check out the reminders and important dates below in the newsletter so that you can get upcoming events on your calendar now! Kats for Christ is starting on October 7th @7:15am and will meet monthly(see dates on flyer). The 3rd grade Program is this week on October 8th @6:00pm where these students will showcase drum routines from various cultures and places from around the world. Friday, October 9th will be an early release day. Dismissal will begin at 12:45pm and there will be NO Late Bird program on this day. Fall Break is 10/12- 10/16, so please plan accordingly since there will be no school that week. Wishing you a wonderful Sunday with your kiddos!

Warmly,

Mrs. Wallace

• Early Release day this Friday, October 9th @12:45pm.
• Fall Break is coming October 12th-16th. There is no school this week!
• Willis ISD Special Education Dept. is hosting "Sensory Friendly Fall Fest" on 10/20 (see flyer)
• Willis ISD presents "Dyslexia Night" on 10/20 (see flyer)
• Please consider donating clothing items for KG-5th age students to our clinic. The clinic is especially in need of new and in the package undergarments sizes 5- 10.
• Donate to Sock-tober which will directly benefit our Wildkat community!

• Kats for Christ- October 7th @7:15am (LES students ONLY in community room)
• Fall Picture Day- October 7th
• 3rd Grade Program- October 8th @6:00pm(doors to cafeteria open at 5:30pm)
• Early Release for students- October 9th @12:45pm
• Fall Break- No School October 12th-16th
• 5th Grade Houston Symphony Field Trip- October 21st
• Above the Influence (Red Ribbon Week)- October 26th-30th
• Story Book Parade- October 30th

• PTO Fall Festival- 11/6 from 5:30-8:00pm
• Grandparent's Game Night Gathering and Late Night at the Book Fair- 11/17 from 5:00-6:30pm
• Turkey Trot- 11/20 during grade level specials
• Thanksgiving Break- No School 11/23-11/27

Principal: Kristie Wallace- kwallace@willisisd.org

Assistant Principal: Alicia Clark- aclark@willisisd.org

Counselor: Kennisha Murray- kmurray@willisisd.org

Campus Secretary: Michelle Hernandez- mihernandez@willisisd.org

Receptionist: April Yancy- ayancy@willisisd.org

Registrar: Lisa Neal- lneal@willisisd.org

Nurse: Audrey Cooper- acooper@willisisd.org

Submit student absence documents- lagwayattendance@willisisd.org

• Doors open at 7:30am
• Tardy bell rings at 8:00am
• Dismissal is at 3:30am

• Doors open at 7:30am
• Tardy bell rings at 8:00am
• Dismissal is at 12:45pm

Click the link below to view frequently asked questions and answers. This document will help with what to do if your child is absent, school lunch menu, birthdays, change of transportation and so much more.

Our top priority is keeping your child safe while at school. To help with this, here are the procedures for entering the front office:

• All campus doors stay locked at all times.

• To come inside, please ring the doorbell located on the right side of the front center doors.

• When a staff member answers, they will ask the reason for your visit and request that you show your valid ID to the camera.

• After your information is verified, you will be buzzed into the front vestibule.

• Please do not hold the door open for anyone else. Everyone must follow these same steps.

• Once inside, please check in at a Raptor Kiosk or with our friendly front office staff.

Thank you for helping us keep Lagway safe!

Raptor Safe App

We are excited to announce that WISD has adopted the Raptor Safe mobile app as part of our ongoing commitment to enhancing school safety and streamlining visitor management in our schools. This app builds on our existing visitor procedures, offering a more convenient and secure check-in process for everyone.

What is the Raptor Safe App?

The Raptor Safe app offers a convenient and secure way for visitors to manage and verify their identity before arriving at a school. With the Raptor Passport feature, visitors can pre-verify their identity, allowing for a seamless sign-in process when they arrive on campus.

How Does It Work?

When visiting a school, visitors can use their secure QR code generated by the app to expedite the check-in process. QR codes automatically regenerate every 5 minutes to ensure security and prevent misuse.

Getting Started

The Raptor Safe app is available to all visitors across the district. To download the app, please visit

https://raptortech.com/raptorsafe-app/.

For questions or assistance, please contact us at 936-856-1231. Thank you for helping us keep our schools safe.

We’re excited to welcome families to join their students for lunch starting Tuesday, September 1. Parents can sign up to have lunch with their child by clicking the Lagway Lunch Appointments link below.

Grade level lunch times:

• Kindergarten: 11:35

• 1st Grade: 11:15

• 2nd Grade: 11:00

• 3rd Grade: 12:45

• 4th Grade: 12:30

• 5th Grade: 12:00

Staying for a 2nd Lunch?

If you’re visiting more than one lunch period, please return to the front office after your first lunch to receive a new sticker for the next lunch. You’ll then be escorted back to the cafeteria to join the next group and follow the same procedures.

We look forward to seeing you in the cafeteria soon!

Please ensure your car rider sign is displayed for staff to see each day when you join the car line. For safety reasons, if you do not have a car rider sign, you’ll be asked to park and come inside to pick up your child. If you are needing a car rider sign still, please contact the front office to let them know. We appreciate your understanding as we work to keep all students safe.

Car Rider Line Videos: Please take a moment to watch our car line procedure videos. The easiest way for us to see your car rider sign is by hanging it from your rearview mirror using a "shorts" hanger - the plastic hanger with clips typically used in clothing stores to hang shorts or pants. Be sure to keep the sign visible until you reach the cone or curb where your child will be waiting.

Morning Car Rider Drop Off

Afternoon Car Rider Pick Up

Early Dismissal is not allowed after 2:45 pm.

Transportation Changes

If you would like to change your student’s transportation for the day:

• All changes must be made by 2:45 pm.

• Please click on the "Transportation Change Form" button below.

Bus Riders

• Contact the Transportation Department for any bus-related questions at 936-856-1220.

• Download the My Ride K-12 app to access your student’s bus route/pickup locations.

• Kindergarten students must have a parent or designated adult to get them off the bus. If no one is there to receive the student, the student will be returned to their school.

Willis ISD's Health Services is dedicated to supporting the well-being and academic success of every student. They have prepared answers to commonly asked questions that can point you in the right direction for next steps, give you peace of mind, or provide the immediate answer you might be looking for. Click on the link below to view the FAQ.

Regular school attendance is essential. Absences from class may result in serious disruption of a student’s education. The student and parent should avoid unnecessary absences.

Please submit any absence documents, doctor notes, etc. to lagwayattendance@willisisd.org. Please be sure to note your students name and grade level in the email.

Linked below is our 26-27 Willis ISD Calendar, Vacation Planner to schedule appointments and scheduled trips, and the district attendance policy.

• At Lagway Elementary, we believe parents are vital partners in their child’s education. We encourage families to stay actively involved through regular communication, supporting learning at home, and participating in school events and decision-making.
• Research shows that when parents are engaged, students achieve more. That’s why we offer many opportunities for involvement, including Meet the Teacher Night, PTO, Watch D.O.G.S., family academic nights, parent conferences, and more.
• We’re committed to keeping parents informed through flexible meetings, ongoing updates, and an annual survey to gather your input. By working together, we can ensure every child receives the best possible education.

Background Check...

If you plan on volunteering at anytime during the school year, being a chaperone on a field trip, Watch D.O.G.S., or and WISD activity you will need to fill out a background check. It must be done every year! It takes up to 2 weeks to be processed so don't wait until you get the field trip info, do it now!

• You can check your volunteer status by logging back into the volunteer/observation application. You will not receive any written notification.
• Returning volunteers: it will only let you fill out your application if you use the forgot password link at the end of the returning volunteer paragraph.
• Make sure you update the teacher/school towards the end of the application.

Volunteer Guidelines

• Volunteers must fill out the Volunteer Application EVERY school year. See link below.
• Volunteers should be consistent, dependable, interested in making a difference, respectful and appreciative of teachers and students, and faithful to commitment.
• Volunteers should dress neatly and in accordance to the dress policy for the campus.
• Volunteers should consider things seen and heard at school confidential.
• While volunteering during school hours, it is not permitted to pop in unexpectedly in your child’s classroom.
• Volunteers should sign in with the receptionist to retrieve a paper badge from the campus for the day. Human Resources will not issue volunteer badges.

Click on the link below to see information regarding the Early Bird and Late Bird program information.

Be sure to check the Lagway website regularly for the most up-to-date information. We will continue updating calendars and posting pictures throughout the year.

The website is also a great place to:

• Access SchoolPay

• Submit a Paws of Pride

• Use the Contact Us button to understand the communication flow and know exactly who to reach out to with your questions or concerns

• Submit an Anonymous Alert to administrators if there is suspicious activity, bullying, or student-related safety issues.

Be sure to download the Willis ISD App on your phone or device. This is a way to quickly connect to new feeds and check your parent access.