Lieck Parent Newsletter

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

Last week we had such a great turnout for our PTA Watch Dogs and PALS information/ game night. We are definitely excited to welcome the support and visible presence of our PTA Watch Dogs and PALS! Thank you to Mrs. Reyna and Mr. Pedraza for organizing such a wonderful event! If you are interested in PTA WatchDogs or PALS, do not hesitate to reach out to the school for more information. We are so blessed to have such great programs and parent involvement at Lieck Elementary!

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

October:

Attendance Awareness Month, Sora September (eBook Month), Sept. 15–Oct. 15 National Hispanic Heritage Month

• Oct. 2: Student Fall Pictures
• Oct. 2: National Custodial Day
• Oct. 3: Declaration of Respect Day
• Oct. 6: National Coach's Day
• Oct. 6-10: Fall Book Fair
• Oct. 8: PTA General Assembly Meeting
• Oct. 9: Multicultural Night/PTA Fundraiser Kickoff
• Oct. 13: Student Holiday/ Teacher Planning Day
• Oct 17: Report Cards on HAC
• Oct. 20: Cub Storytime
• Oct. 21: 50th Day of School
• Oct. 24: Bike Rodeo

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

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

• January 13

• 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

Please stop by front office to rescan drivers license for the 2nd Nine Week Fast Pass.

*Pass expires on 10/10/2025*

What is this?

ALL visitors must scan their ID or Driver’s License through our Raptor System upon arrival. Visitors will be issued a sticker with profile and visitor information generated by the Raptor System. Thank you for your patience and understanding as there may be long lines to enter the building. Each day will run a little smoother and faster.

Lieck FAST Pass
The Lieck FAST Pass will be available pending background check status. The FAST Pass will be valid through the end of the grading period. Parents and visitors will still need to check in every day and have the pass visible at all times. Parents must also scan their ID through our Raptor System (once per grading cycle). Parents, please fill this link out and the front office will be able to determine if you are eligible upon your visit to receive the Lieck Fast Pass. If you are interested in having a FAST PASS created (pending a cleared background) please complete the following form so that the front office staff can start working on your pass.

FAST PASS Interest Google Form

*Background checks may take a few days to process so we thank you in advance for your patience.

Background check Website:

https://hrvolunteer.nisd.net/TempMod.nsf?Open

*Passes are color coordinated and will have the parent/ visitor profile picture on them. Passes must be visible at all times while on campus.

*Each 9 Weeks the badge color system will change. All pass holders will need to reapply using our Raptor System (upon check in). This practice is intended to further improve our safety and security procedures here at Lieck Elementary.

School Visitation Hours:

• 7:00-7:40 Breakfast (Tardy Bell at 7:45am)

• Lunch (Pending your child's lunch time)

• Pre-arranged Meetings (with teacher)

• Pre-arranged volunteer (with staff for events/clerical/class)

• Classroom Observation/Assistance (pre-arranged w/ administration- 30-45 min session)

Thank you for your patience as we implement these procedures. Please do not hesitate to reach out to the school if you have any questions at 210-398-1450.

Upcoming Events from Lieck PTA – October & November Highlights!

We’re excited to share a lineup of engaging events coming your way this fall:

October

• Fall Fundraiser Kickoff – October 9th: Help support our school and community through our annual fundraiser—details coming soon!

• Multicultural Night – October 9th: Celebrate diversity and creativity! We’re partnering with this vibrant event to offer students a chance to participate in PTA Reflections, a national arts program. Submissions open during the event!

• Membership Drive: Lieck PTA is actively pursuing membership goals and needs your support. Please consider joining your local PTA—your involvement makes a difference!

• PTA Membership Meeting – October 8th: Mark your calendars! Join us for our upcoming membership meeting to stay informed and engaged.

November

• Annual Turkey Drive: Join us in giving back! More information will be shared as we get closer to the date.

Stay tuned for updates and ways to get involved. Let’s make this season one to remember!

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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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.

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

Our Facebook page can be found at @LieckES

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