Gator Family News 4/23

From the desk of Christopher J. Blake

Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow

Vision:

Empowering today’s students to embrace tomorrow’s possibilities.

Mission:

Our mission is to foster and motivate high level learning through innovative strategies to create lifelong learners in a safe and positive environment that partners with a diverse community.

Welcome to Gator Country!

It's Friday!

Happy Friday Gator Family!

I hope you've had a great week! It's been a great week here at the SWAMP! I wanted to share how proud I am of our GATORS! As I walk down the hallways and visit classrooms, it is so exciting to see the engagement of our students as they work on collaborative activities and hands-on learning experiences. It is important to engage all types of learners and I can definitely say that I see that happening on a daily basis. Learning is fun! Learning is exciting! Seeing the successes of our students is always awesome to witness. Take time to encourage your child to continue pushing forward. I know it's a busy time of year and summer vacation is near, but every day counts.

Finish Strong,

Mr. Blake

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STAAR Testing Dates

Below, you will find the upcoming STAAR/EOC testing dates. As a reminder, deliveries are not allowed this school year/during state testing.

April 27: STAAR Writing (Grade 7)

May 4: Algebra EOC

May 6: STAAR Science (Grade 8)

May 7: STAAR Social Studies (Grade 8)

May 11: STAAR Math (Grades 6-8)

May 12: STAAR Reading (Grades 6-8)

May 13 and 14 will serve as makeup testing days.

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Order your yearbook today!

Order your yearbook today on ybpay.lifetouch.com using the Yearbook ID Code: 12679321.

Yearbooks must be ordered by May 7, 2021.

Summer Sensation Packets

Tyler Legacy Color Guard Auditions

Auditions will be May 10-11 in the Tyler Legacy HS Band room from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Tyler ISD App

Tyler ISD is thrilled to announce our new app for mobile phones! Stay up-to-date with access to news from the District and your campus, student stories, daily cafeteria menu, and even emergency notifications.

For more check out this video: https://youtu.be/95HPsaysqrA

You can download the app for free on both Google Play or the Apple App Store.

Download for Android: https://bit.ly/31z5vNc

Download for iPhone: https://apple.co/3jirhuu

Attendance

Improving attendance at Three Lakes Middle School is a top priority this school year. There is a direct correlation between student attendance and school success, so encourage your students to attend school and discuss the importance of them being here daily.

Here are some helpful hints to help with attendance:

Establish and stick to the basic routines (going to bed early, waking up on time, etc.) that will help your child develop the habit of on-time attendance.
Talk to your child about why going to school every day is critical and important unless they are sick. If your child seems reluctant to go to school, find out why and work with the teacher, counselor, or administrator to get them excited about going to school.
Come up with back up plans for who to turn to (another family member, a neighbor or fellow parents) to help you get your child to school if something comes up (e.g. another child gets sick, your car breaks down, etc.).
Reach out for help if you are experiencing tough times (e.g. transportation, unstable housing, loss of a job, health problems) that make it difficult to get your child to school. Other parents, your child’s teacher, principal, social worker, school nurse, counselor, or community agencies can help you problem solve or connect you to a needed resource.
If your child is absent, work with the teacher to make sure she or he has an opportunity to learn and make up for the academics missed.