Liestman Families-

It is incredible to think that we will be in October next week! In addition to teaching and measuring learning through curriculum assessments, August/September has been about collecting beginning of the year diagnostic data for reading (K-4), math (K-4), ESL and social-emotional (3rd-4th) learning. As communicated in last week's Smore, part of our Title 1 School Compact requires that teachers, parents, and students meet minimumly one time in the fall and one time in the spring to review learning progress. It is our goal at Liestman to empower our students to collect and analyze their own data with teacher and parent support, so that they may reflect on their growth from cycle to cycle. Students will keep a student data folder to track their growth across multiple measures and will use a portfolio to collect chosen student work samples that reflect a growth mindset, effort, and the use of learning strategies. The role of a student in traditional parent-teacher conferences is passive. In student-led conferences (SLCs), the student leads their parents and teacher in a reflective conversation using thier data folder and portfolio to: 1) communicate their goals, 2) review their progress, and 3) ask for help where needed. As we conclude the 1st 9 weeks, I encourage parents to schedule a parent-teacher conference as communicated by teachers during the Fall Open House. Note, the last day for fall conferences is December 20th.

Included in this communication (see attachments) is an update regarding Alief's parent medical authorization process for children. Moving forward (note- does not apply to prescriptions), parents are required to submit the authorization form in order for students to recieve medication. I have included for your review a list of district approved medications that can be dispensed from our clinic. Please return the medical authorization form by October 4th. Parents may call the school's clinic for further questions regarding this topic. I wish you a good week...

Mr. Galindo, Principal

Alief Proud, Liestman Strong

We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month is (September 15 to October 15) to recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic American champions who have inspired others to achieve success.

Starting next week Liestman will celebrate with different activities. Please see the picture below to see the different dress for next week and click on the link below to see the attached calendar below.

Did you know that our wonderful parent liaison Mrs. Hernandez offers great classes to help our families in different areas. Please look at her schedule below and please join us.

The Liestman SDC is a Shared Decision-making Council. The SDC is established as an advisory council on Liestman for the purpose of improving the instructional program and enhancing student achievement. The council is responsible for assisting Mr. Galindo in formulating campus goals and performance objectives, assisting in the area of budgeting, curriculum, and school organization.

Please read the following information below.

We have all demonstrated Courage in our lives. Many of us have seen people practice Courage in ways that have inspired us. Stories are powerful tools for connecting as a family. This week we are encouraging families to create and illustrate their own courage story with their student. Turn in your story to Mrs. Bonilla this week and your student will receive a prize.

Family Activity Story Prompts: A time I (or someone else) showed Courage was _____.

or

● An act of Courage that changed/challenged me was _____.

Our students and staff is encouraged to wear the a Yellow shirt on Mondays to celebrate our courage.

Our Dyslexia Families are invited to a district wide event on October 1st from 5:30pm to 7:00 pm to learn more strategies on how to help their child strengthen their reading skills. Please see the flyers below.

Plan to Join us for Alief ISD's College & Career Night on Tuesday, October 8th @ Marshall Center for Advanced Careers. 6 pm- 8 pm. We hope to see you there!

Please make sure that you have created your account for School Cash. We will use School Cash to pay school fees, including the Technology Fee for 3rd and 4th grade and Field Trips.

Link: https://www.aliefisd.net/page/school-cash