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Based on recommendations from health officials and now mandated by Governor Greg Abbott, Little Elm ISD will be closed through Friday, May 4th to disrupt widespread infection of COVID-19. We will continue to provide updates and details in the days ahead about online learning opportunities for students, resources for staff, and more.

COVID-19 Resources Webpage

Communication Updates

The LMS staff would like to take a moment to let you know that each of you are missed and that we are here for you during this time. Please select the links below to view messages from teachers and staff.

• LMS Admin Zoom Greetings
• LMS Staff Flipgrid Video Greetings
• Enter Password: LMSMarch2020

During @HomeLearning, LMS would like to send an ALL Call to create, draw, paint, sculpt, or collage. Please use this unique time to showcase your imagination and creativity. Share photos of your artwork on social media. Tag @lakesidelobos and use #loboscreate.

In addition, follow our talented LEISD artist on Instagram @LEISDARTS. Teachers will post student's artwork from all over the district for all to see.

LEISD will continue to provide free curbside meals to our families; however, we have to do it in a way that reduces exposure and risk to the staff, parents, and students. Beginning Monday, April 6th, we will be distributing meals only one day a week on Mondays between 12-1:30 at the following locations:

• Oak Point Elementary: 401 Shahan Prairie Road, Oak Point
• Brent Elementary: 500 Witt Road, Little Elm
• Chavez Elementary: 2600 Hart Road, Little Elm
• Hackberry Elementary: 7200 Snug Harbor Circle, Frisco
• Lakeside Middle School: 400 Lobo Lane, Little Elm
• Hilltown Neighborhood at Post Oak and Cottonwood bus stop

Meal distribution will continue to be a “Grab and Go” set up. One person will exit the vehicle and grab one bag that holds five breakfasts and one bag that holds five lunches for the students who need meals. People who walk to a location should keep their distance from each other while grabbing their meals. Staff will be on-hand monitoring and will maintain a six-foot space between everyone who is present. Children no longer are required to be present to receive the meal, however, parents will need to bring one of the following documents to receive a meal:

• Official Letter/email from school listing children enrolled
• Individual student report cards
• Attendance record from parent portal of school website
• Birth certificate for children not in school
• Student ID cards

The safety of our community is our number one priority. Based on the guidance from health experts, we feel this is a safer way to continue meal service to our families.

Meal Service Program Homepage

LEISD will provide students with quality instructional resources throughout the duration of the district closure. These are instructional activities to keep students engaged and learning while social distancing.

• Low Tech Option: LEISD is no longer offering paper packets of the learning materials. All at home learning will be completed online. Based on the feedback from paper packet distribution, the number of people we are bringing together and the potential risk that it poses. LEISD wants to do our part to minimize human contact as much as we can.
  

• High Tech Option: Students will use their Chromebook devices to access all activities on LEISD's Instructional Resources Homepage and posted to the Learning Management System used by the teachers of their individual content (Canvas, Google Classroom, Active Classroom). Week one resources will remain available for another week.

How to Login In and Use your Online Resources

How to access online LEISD library Resources

Additional Parent and Student Resources

Teachers will be available to provide instructional support Monday - Friday during Virtual Office hours, while the district is closed. During virtual hours, teachers will be available to virtually contact students in order to provide support with online learning activities, check on their well-being, provide feedback and interventions as necessary. Virtual contact can be made via email, phone using the District’s 8x8 system, or through Zoom. Parents and students are also able to reach out to teachers and staff via email. District's staff directory website.

• AM Virtual Office Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00 - 12:00pm

• PM Virtual Office Hours: Monday - Friday 3:00 - 4:00pm

Having VPN Connectivity Issues? Here are some Troubleshooting Tips:

• Configuring the VPN (Global Protect) Client - Chromebook (for Chromebook users)
• Configuring the VPN (Global Protect) Client - MacBook Air (for MacBook Air users)

Parents and students that are having a Tech Request can email LEISD Technology anytime at help@littleelmisd.net or can call Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at 972-292-1847. Additionally, many internet providers are offering free or reduced services to assist families in need during this period of “at-home learning”. Visit our Internet Connectivity Resources webpage for a collection of some of the offers currently available.

Technology Support Homepage

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, all over the country school closures have turned parents and caregivers into educators. We know that the families in our community have many responsibilities and LEISD is dedicated to providing a variety of supports to make this challenging time a little more manageable. We hope you find these Tips & Tools for the Parent turned Educator helpful in the coming days.

Tips & Tools for Parents Homepage

We know it is difficult when your child’s routine is changed, especially when it happens unexpectedly. Sometimes that can lead to worry and anxious thoughts or perhaps your child has a million questions. As a parent, it can be difficult to know how to provide support and address questions that aren't clear yet. Please check out these links to help as you continue to address your child’s needs.

Family Support Resources

The counseling team will be available while the district is closed as well. If you need to speak with a counselor, please complete the LMS Counselor Request Form.

Additionally, here are some ways for you to take care of yourself this week as we kick off our distance learning. Please complete an activity for each day this week to support your social and emotional health Take Care Of Yourself Activities.

Finally parents and students, click the link below for April Middle Years to find information about: Nonfiction Texts, Character Trait- Respect, How to solve problems and Dangers of Vaping.

• April Middle Years English
• April Middle Years Espanol

Counseling Support Homepage

FAQ for Students & Families
FAQ for Staff
Submit a Question

Approved Calendar for 2020-2021 school year

Create a FOCUS Parent Portal Account: step-by-step instructions

How to Sign Up for a Canvas Parent Account

How to be a Parent Observer in Canvas

Free and Reduced Lunch Applications

Student Attendance Policy

Athletic Schedules for the 2019-2020 School Year

Calendar for the 2019-2020 School Year

District's Parent Resource Page

LMS Afterschool Tutoring Buses

Brag About LMS (NBC)

15 Social Media Apps Parents should Know

The New LEISD Mobile App

Administration:

Mrs. Kelley Carr - Co-Principal

Email: kcarr@littleelmisd.net

Mrs. Kelly Hastings- Co-Principal

Email: khastings@littleelmisd.net

Mrs. Jennie Petrasic - House Principal A-F

Email: jpetrasic@littleelmisd.net

Mr. Chris Reza- House Principal G-N

Email: creza@littleelmisd.net

Mr. Felipe Vargas - House Principal O-Z

Email: fvargas@littleelmisd.net

Mrs. Tina Tipton - Instructional Specialist

Email: ktipton@littleelmisd.net

Counselors:

Mrs. Teri Smith - Alpa Counselor A-F

Email: terismith@littleelmisd.net

Mrs. Kelly Beyer - Alpha Counselor G-N

Email: kbeyer@littleelmisd.net

Mrs. Temesa Bradley - Alpha Counselor O-Z

Email: tbradley@littleelmisd.net

Mrs. Deborah Deverich - Middle School Intervention Counselor

Email: ddeverich@littleelmisd.net

Email: fvargas@leisd.ws
Website: http://www.littleelmisd.net/Page/13
Location: 400 Lobo Lane, Little Elm, TX, United States
Phone: (972) 947-9445
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/740595202670914/?ref=bookmarks
Twitter: @lakesidelobos

• http://www.rfeonline.com/middle-years/
  
• AstroEdu
• Wikipedia.org
• google.sites.com
• commons.wikimedia.org
• American.heart.org
• erclc.org
• phys.org
• science sparks
• openclipart.org
• Pinterest
• Pixabay

Showing up to school everyday has a huge impact on student's academic success. Excused or unexcused absences impacts student's course grades, course credit, academic performance on state testing, and is a powerful predictor of student drop out. In addition, student who fall below the 90 percent attendance law are at danger of losing course credit or receiving a final grade. Please help us to improve student attendance and ensure every student is present everyday.

Click here for more information on our Attendance Guidelines.