Intermediate Newsletter

As we celebrate Assistant Principal Appreciation Week, let us take a moment to recognize the incredible work and dedication of our assistant principals at the Intermediate School. They play a vital role in shaping our school culture and supporting the academic success of our students. Their tireless efforts behind the scenes often go unnoticed, but their impact on our school community is immeasurable. Let's show our appreciation for our Assistant Principals, Christy Marbach & Sara Elley, and thank them for all that they do.

Let's give a big shout-out to these unsung heroes who work tirelessly to support our education and love for books. They are always ready to help us find that perfect book or guide us through research projects. So let's take a moment to thank our school librarians and show them how much we appreciate their hard work and dedication.

The MCEC Call for the Arts program invites military-connected children from all over the world, representing every branch of service, to share interpretations through art of what it means to be a military-connected child. 2024 Call for the Arts submissions are accepted through April 30th. The contest is open to students K-12. Please click the link for more information.

https://www.militarychild.org/programs/the-call-for-the-arts

Cub Council members enjoyed being Reading Buddies for the 1st grade Reading Restaurant event!

The first of two sets of Painted Lady Butterflies raised in our computer lab this spring have been released to help pollinate La Vernia! Students have been able to experience the various stages of the life cycle, and fourth graders will be able to use what they have learned in an upcoming coding project, where they will model animal changes and adaptations by creating mini videos with code!

Fraction fun and Mardi Gras celebration with Mrs. Ransleben and Secrest’s classes!

Mrs. Trammell and Mrs. Moeller’s classes have been writing about weekend festivities, working together on possessive noun reviews, and an April fools prank from the teacher (word search with no answers).

Mrs. Bullard and Mrs. Stolowski’s classes are working hard on their reading and math skills.

Lots of STAAR review happening in Mrs. Mulle and Ms. Kosub’s class along with working on lines of symmetry.

Students in Mrs. Boruff's class have been working on reviewing for the STAAR test.

La Vernia Intermediate offers several before school and after school clubs. Students have received information during campus announcements regarding signing up for clubs, where to find applications, and reminders to turn in applications. More clubs/UIL information will come out as it becomes available. We appreciate our teachers and staff volunteering their time to enrich our students!

Please don't discard your CarRider Pro car tag! Your family tag will work next year for returning students or incoming third graders with siblings already attending LV Intermediate.

If you lose your initial family tag issued in 2022-2023, you will need to purchase an additional tag for $5 for the 2023-2024 school year.

Incoming third graders with no siblings at the Intermediate and "new to LV" students will receive their first car tag at no charge.

All PTO meetings are held at 8:15. Please join our fabulous group of volunteers who make a HUGE contribution to our campus. We look forward to another amazing year!

If you have questions, concerns, etc., regarding your child's class, we encourage you to contact the classroom teacher first to conference. If there are unresolved concerns, please contact administration or campus counselor. Thank you!

Campus Expectations

1. Attendance

1. Please come to school everyday!

2. If you are absent, please be sure to bring in a note the day you return to school.

3. Tardies - If you are tardy, your parent must walk you into the office and sign you in.

2. Discipline

1. Be respectful and polite around the school (discuss what that looks like).

2. Misbehavior will be noted on calendars - could result in dhall, Saturday dhall…

3. The bus is an extension of the classroom. The same rules students follow at school apply to the bus. Misbehavior on the bus can result in a bus referral.

4. The campus restrooms are also an extension of the classroom. Get in, do your business, flush, wash your hands, throw the paper towel in the trash, and exit. Misbehavior in the bathroom can result in a referral and a visit to the office.

3. Dress Code

1. Hair needs to be kept neat and groomed. No unnatural hair color (green, blue, striped, etc.).

2. Half-shirts, crop tops, spaghetti straps, strapless shirts, razor-back shirts are not allowed.

3. Shorts and skirts should not be shorter than mid-thigh.

4. Hats, caps, or ski caps are not allowed to be worn (except with approval for special events).

4. School Clubs

1. Be on the lookout for information about school clubs on campus.

2. Garden club, Scrabble club, Spanish club, Ukulele club, GOOGLE club, art club, UIL, etc…

** Additional information can be found in the student handbook located under the family and students tab on our campus website. https://is.lvisd.org/o/lvintermediate

Campus Communication

Campus contact information along with dates, district calendar, parent portal, transportation updates, lunch menus and other important documents can be found on our district website: https://www.lvisd.org/. We also encourage you to join our campus Facebook page (La Vernia Intermediate School and La Vernia Intermediate PTO) and Remind (text @lvinter to 81010) for quick reminders and updates. A bi-monthly campus newsletter will be sent out via email which will include upcoming events and campus highlights. Please make sure your email address is up-to-date in our records. Your child’s homeroom teacher will also provide you with specific information regarding classroom and teacher communication. Parent portal access is a great tool to help you monitor your child’s grades and attendance. Once again, thank you for your partnership as we take on another great school year together!

Assessments have begun for students to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the TEKS presented in class. Since these assessments are generally taken online, the way parents review the tests have changed. Please review the information below to learn how to access your child's assessments in Eduphoria.

"Perseverance is failing 19 times and succeeding the 20th."

~Julie Andrews

Monday, April 8

• Pickleball Club
• Cub Council

Tuesday, April 9

• READING STARR TEST - all grade levels

Wednesday, April 10

Thursday, April 11

Monday, April 15

• Wear purple today to celebrate Purple Up for our military kids/families
• Pickleball Club

Tuesday, April 16

• SCIENCE STAAR TEST - 5th grade

Wednesday, April 17

• Game Club
• Ukulele Club

Thursday, April 18

• Garden Club

April 9: 3rd-5th grade RLA STAAR tests

April 16: 5th grade science STAAR test

April 19: Field Day

April 23: 3rd-5th grade math STAAR tests

May 23: Last day of school

Email: brandi.hanselka@lvisd.org
Website: www.lvisd.org
Location: 369 FM 1346 S., La Vernia, TX 78121
Phone: 830-779-6640
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/La-Vernia-Intermediate-School-1691967804263502/?__tn__=HHH-R