Lieck Parent Newsletter

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Welcome to February! It’s hard to believe how quickly the year is moving along. We are now halfway through the third marking period, and progress reports will soon be sent home! Thank you for your continued support and partnership in your child’s education, our students are making GREAT progress, and we couldn’t do it without you!

Mid-Year Assessments & Academic Progress

We are excited to share that all K-5 students have completed their middle-of-year (Winter) MAP assessments in Reading and Math. These assessments provide valuable insight into your child’s growth and areas of focus. Please keep an eye out for the MAP test family reports, which will give you a snapshot of how your child is performing in these key subjects. In the meantime, we encourage you to continue supporting learning at home by reading together daily and engaging in math and reading discussions to reinforce their skills. Additionally, academic progress reports will be available on HAC on February 6thth.

Spring Conferences

Spring conferences will begin next week, specifically for students who may need additional support to meet their academic goals by the end of the year. If your child’s teacher reaches out for a conference, we encourage you to attend so we can work together to develop a plan for success. If you have any concerns about your child’s progress, please do not hesitate to reach out to their teacher to set up a meeting.

February Events & Important Dates

📌 Black History Month – Throughout February, we will be celebrating and honoring the incredible contributions of Black leaders, inventors, and trailblazers in history.

📌 School Holiday (Feb. 16th) – Please note that school will be closed on this day for Teacher Professional Development. Enjoy the long weekend with your family!

📌 School Wide Fundraiser Kickoff (Feb. 18th) –To honor turning 15 this year, we are launching a campus-wide fundraiser with a goal of $20,000. Funds raised will directly support enhancements and upgrades across our school to improve student experiences, learning environments, and campus spaces. More information below and to come. Lieck Lion FUN RUN will be on Feb. 27th!

As always, we appreciate your involvement and support in your child’s education. Together, we can help them FINISH the year STRONG! Thank you and please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns.

Thank you once again for your support!

Let’s make February a great month! 💗

Warm regards,
Jessica Garza, Principal

Upcoming Events: FEBRUARY

African American History Month, Career & Technical Education Month

• Feb. 2-6 School Counselor Week (Thank you Ms. Moore and Ms. Hernandez-Gonzales for everything you do for our Lions!)
• Feb. 3
  
• STAAR Field Test RLA 3rd & 5th

• Feb. 4.
  
• Spring Pictures/5th Grade Panorama
• Feb. 5
• PTA Founder's Day @ Sotomayor HS (6pm)
• Feb. 6
• Progress Reports on HAC
  
• Feb. 9
  
• Cub Storytime
  
• CogAT Grade 2 Window Opens
  
• Feb. 10
  
• Science Interim Test 5th
  
• Feb. 11
  
• Math Interim 3rd-5th
• PTA Executive Board Mtg (5pm)
  
• PTA General Meeting (6pm)
  
• Feb. 12
  
• 2nd Grade CogAT (Non-Verbal Battery)
• Feb. 13
  
• Profile Awards Recognition & Parade
  
• Feb. 16
  
• Student Holiday/Teacher Professional Development Day
  
• Feb. 16-20 Random Acts of Kindness Week/ Love our Lieck Leaders Week
• Feb. 17
  
• 2nd Grade CogAT (Verbal Battery)
  
• 5th grade Girls/Boys film
• Feb. 18
  
• 2nd Grade CogAT (Quantitative Battery)
  
• School Fundraiser Kickoff @ GYM (PK-2 @ 1:20pm, 3-5th @ 2:15pm)
• Feb. 20 PTA Donuts with Dad (Tentative)
  
• Feb. 23-27 National Public School Week
• Feb. 24 Special Olympics Parade and Send off (Best of Luck to our athletes!)
  
• Feb. 24-26 TELPAS Online Listening and Speaking Gr. 2-5
  
• Feb. 25
  
• Class Pictures
• Feb. 27
  
• LIECK LION FUN RUN

Black History Month, also referred to as African American History Month, is an annual celebration of the achievements, culture, joy, pride, and lives of African Americans. Black History Month also honors the central role that African Americans played in the history of the United States. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month.

Presidents Day is celebrated on the third Monday of February. Originally created to recognize George Washington, it now celebrates all U.S. presidents.

Celebrating 15 Years of Lieck Elementary – Preparing for the Lieck Lion FUN RUN!

Dear Lieck Staff and School Community,

This year is a special one for Lieck Elementary, we are proudly honoring nearly 15 years of learning, growth, and community! 🎉 As we reflect on how far we’ve come, we are also looking ahead with excitement and purpose to continue making Lieck an even better place for our students.

To honor this milestone, we are launching a campus-wide fundraiser with a goal of $20,000. Funds raised will directly support enhancements and upgrades across our school to improve student experiences, learning environments, and campus spaces.

Our fundraising efforts are intended to support:

• Playground and cafeteria sound system upgrades

• Grade-level instructional materials to enhance learning

• Student incentives for attendance and discipline

• Recess metal benches upgrades (recess areas and front drop-off)

• Water refill stations (2nd/3rd and 4th/5th grade hallways) and fountain mats

• Large classroom rugs upgrades

• Profile Awards backdrop and stand

• Poster machine with printing accessories

• Black lights for glow-in-the-dark events

• Cafeteria audio/visual updates

• Instructional software licenses

• Social Emotional Learning tools

• Student Leadership mural

• Blacktop enhancements

• Science lab updates

• Campus-wide improvements, including sensory paths and décor refreshes

  
  

We are incredibly grateful to our Lieck community for the continued support and partnership that helps our school grow stronger each year. Your involvement truly makes a difference for our students.

Important Dates to Remember:

• Fundraiser Sign-Up: February 4, 2026

• Fundraiser Kickoff: February 18, 2026

• Event Day: Lieck Lion Fun Run – February 27, 2026

  
  

Thank you for helping us celebrate 15 years of excellence while investing in the future of our Lieck Lions. Together, we can continue building a school that our students are proud to call home.

With appreciation,
Jessica Garza
Principal, Lieck Elementary School

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:

Parents, we need your help to increase our overall school wide attendance! Classes earn incentives for student attendance and each day counts. Studies show that positive academic outcomes are directly linked to good school attendance. Thank you for having your children in school each day!

Dear Lieck Elementary Families,

We invite you to partner with us in shaping the future of our school by serving on our School Advisory Team (SAT).

What is the School Advisory Team?

Every campus in Northside ISD has a School Advisory Team. The SAT’s primary role is to improve student learning. Members work together to review and provide input on important areas such as the Campus Improvement Plan, campus budget, professional learning plan, and other priorities identified by the principal and team members.

Who serves on the SAT?

The SAT is a collaboration of staff, parents, community members, and business representatives. Each campus must attempt to include:

• At least four staff members

• At least four parents

• At least one community member

• At least one business representative
  
  

We are currently recruiting parents to join our team. Your perspective and voice are essential to ensure that our work reflects the needs of our students and families.

When does the SAT meet?

The SAT meets 3–4 times per year at times convenient for participants. This year’s scheduled meetings are:

• September 30

• February 4

• May 19

Agendas are prepared by the principal and shared in advance. Members also have the opportunity to bring forward additional items for discussion.

How to Get Involved:

If you are interested in serving as a parent member of the School Advisory Team, please contact Ms. Garza @ Jess.Garza@nisd.net.

Your participation makes a difference! Together, we can ensure that Lieck Elementary continues to provide the best opportunities for our students.

With appreciation,

Jessica Garza
Principal

Dear Parent:

The 89th Texas Legislative Session passed Senate Bill 12, which requires all Texas public schools to obtain annual parental consent for routine physical and mental health services.

On September 10th, the district sent out an email to the parent listed as "guardian one" in eSchool. That parent received an email for each child that attends a northside school. Each email will contain a unique link for that specific student. To comply with this new law, we need you to indicate your consent preference in the unique link for your child. If you have other children enrolled in the district, you will receive a separate email for each of them. The subject line of the email is titled New parental consent requirements.

This consent form describes the routine physical and mental health services provided at the school. In the future, this consent process will be part of our annual data verification.

Thank you for your help as we implement this new requirement.

Please complete the consent form as soon as possible so that we have the most current information on file.

I'm also including a link to the district website for more information nisd.net/district/whole-child/parental-consent-forms

Respectfully,

Jessica Garza

Principal

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.

The NISD Board of Trustees approved revisions to the District’s dress code policies for the 2025-2026 school year. The new policy allows for the wearing of shorts by all students (Pre-K -12) as long as the shorts are mid-thigh length or longer. As with the previous policy, the final determination of acceptable dress and grooming rests with the campus principal or his/her designee. Guidelines for the new dress and grooming policy are available in the linked file.

NISD Child Nutrition welcomes families to the 2025-2026 school year! View the SY2025-26 Meal Service FAQ’s for more information.

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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.

Northside ISD assigns students to schools according to the street address where the student resides. Our Boundaries and Buses Information System will provide you with the name and address of the schools serving your area. Just enter the student’s street number and street name to search for school assignment, bus route information, and any future Board adopted boundary changes.

For general boundary information, attendance area maps for each elementary, middle & high schools are listed on the campus sites.

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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School: @NISDLieck

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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