As part of the Gerdes Junior High No Place for Hate initiative, students are learning the definitions of biases, stereotypes, prejudices, and discrimination in order to examine the relationships between these concepts. Misinformation can cause biased thinking which has the potential to lead to discriminatory actions. Raising awareness is one of the best ways to prevent injustices. #NoPlaceforHate
The Luling ISD December ENews is here!
English: https://www.smore.com/rzn2u
Spanish: https://www.smore.com/6szvr
The December Principal's Student of the Month is Kaden Deleon, a third grader, at Shanklin Elementary. Kaden always has a positive attitude in every situation and is the first one to volunteer for school activities. Congratulations for being a shining star!
In the counselor's guidance lesson this week during specials, Shanklin students are learning to become "detectives" and using clues such as body language and situational awareness to recognize other people’s feelings. Understanding how other people feel is an important life lesson that improves communication and empathy in all relationships.
It is an unusual year due to coronavirus disruptions. Nevertheless, one thing has not changed, parents need to complete the Free and Reduced Lunch Application for their child(ren)! This is important data, because it can impact school funding from federal grants that help schools educate all students!
Please watch the videos at the links below (English and Spanish) to learn more!
https://www.esc16.net/page/title1swi._PFE.Video.FRL.Strybord.Parents
Wow!! Luling ISD families donated 979 lbs of non-perishable items to the Luling Food Bank! Our families are AMAZING!
Thank you, Mrs. Castro, for organizing the Hunger and Homelessness Drive this week!
Luling ISD is hosting a Clothing and Toy drive to benefit students in need across the district. IBC Bank has graciously agreed to be the drop off site for this important initiative. Please help us provide for our students during this holiday season by taking clothing and toys to IBC!
Thank you IBC Bank!!
Having fun in ACE after learning time! We have spots open in Junior High and we’d love for students to join the ACE program. We do cooking, robotics, arts and crafts, and all kinds of fun stuff in ACE. It’s way more fun than playing on devices and watching TV in the afternoons, plus you have help with your homework and getting better in reading and math! Contact Satriani Carrillo at Gerdes Junior High if you are interested.
If you haven't been by the site for the new Shanklin Elementary, here's what you're missing...
Substitute Raises!
During the month of November, Luling High School students will learn about Intentional Acts of Respect. They will discuss what respect and disrespect means, looks like and feels like during their advisory period. This is their first lesson and activity for the 2020-2021 school year to earn the No Place for Hate designation.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will have a drive-through Thanksgiving Turkey Baskets for families at no cost. Limited availability. Please wear a mask. Call this number to be added to the list 830-351-3419.
St. John Catholic Church Parish Hall , 11/21 at 11am.
Luling ISD has added a COVID Dashboard to the district website. We understand the need for full transparency during this time and know that by publishing our current COVID numbers, our community will have up-to-date information. The COVID Dashboard can be found here:
https://www.luling.txed.net/page/covid-dashboard
The Luling ISD Board of Trustees recognized the November Spotlight Staff Member and Students tonight. Staff member CiCi Keilman and students Jayden Hernandez and Ronderick Hughey (EJ) were present and able to hear how much we appreciate them!
Next week is national Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. Luling ISD will participate in a food and hygiene drive in recognition of this important week.
Please send nonperishable food and hygiene items with your child next Monday through Friday. The class with the most items from each campus will win a pizza party!
Students at Shanklin Elementary are participating in a poster contest to honor and remember veterans on Veterans Day. We want to thank all of our veterans for their service and commitment to our country.
During the month of November, Shanklin Elementary students are learning about types of bullying, what to do if you are being bullied, how to be a superhero bystander and how to help those who are being bullied. They are also learning about what it means to be a good friend. This is their first lesson and activity for the 2020-2021 school year to earn the No Place for Hate designation.
The Luling ISD 2020-21 Family Survey is now available and is accepting responses online through November 30th. Families are encouraged to participate so they can share input on district and campus performance. Please click the link below to access the survey.
La encuesta para familias del Luling ISD de 2020-21 ya está disponible y está aceptando respuestas en línea hasta el 30 de noviembre de 2020. Se les recomienda a las familias que participen para que puedan compartir sus opiniones sobre el desempeño del distrito y el plantel. Hagan clic en el enlace de abajo para comenzar la encuesta.
https://www.luling.txed.net/page/family-and-community-surveys
Shanklin Elementary is having the annual Veteran's Day Program on November 11th at 10am in the High School Gym. Due to occupancy restrictions, we are only allowed to have the honored Veterans and the families of the students that will be participating in the program attend in-person. If your child is participating a note was sent home on Friday. All other interested families can watch the program online - a link will be posted to the website. Shanklin students will watch the program live, in their classrooms.
HUGE thank you to the Luling Lions Club for a VERY generous donation to the district. These funds will be used to help students in need. Thank you Lions Club and Perla Castro for advocating for our students!
