LV Primary Parent News
December 13, 2023
Primary Bears,
This year, we reflected greatly on our daily homework, and instead we asked that families read each night with their children. In addition to growing vocabulary, daily reading together has so many other benefits. Research shows the effects of reading on child development include cognitive and emotional benefits, such as helping children develop language skills and literacy, build empathy, and learn how to handle challenging feelings.
In addition, reading before bed shows to help adults. Grabbing a book before bed helps de-stimulate the brain. One study found that people who read before bed improved their sleep quality compared to those who did not. Reading before bed helps increase melatonin production by relaxing the body and relieving the thoughts that keep you awake.
Mrs. Saulter, our librarian, has sent home the Schlitterbahn reading challenge. This Christmas break, read together, share favorite stories, and earn free Schlitterbahn tickets at the same time!
Sincerely,
Shelley Keck
Principal
Door Decorating Contest
Christmas cheer is all around LV Primary! Check out our Facebook page for more photos of the wonderfully decorated doors.
Reindeer Games
Our OT and PT department set up Reindeer games for some of our students to enjoy! It was "snow" much fun!
Cell phones at school
We are seeing more and more students bring cell phones to school. Please remind your student the phone needs to be off and put away for the entire instructional day or the phone will be taken up.
Per Student Handbook:
The district permits students to possess personal cell phones for safety purposes; however, these devices must remain turned off during the instructional day, including during all testing, unless they are being used for approved instructional purposes. [See Textbooks, Electronic Textbooks, Technological Equipment, and Other Instructional Materials.]
Any unauthorized use of a personal telecommunication device (cell phone, tablet, laptop, and smart watches) will be subject to disciplinary action to include the collection of items and submitting them to the principal’s office. The principal will determine whether to return items to students at the end of the day or to contact parents to pick up the items.
If a student uses a telecommunications device without authorization during the school day, the device will be confiscated. The student/parent may pick up the confiscated telecommunications device from the principal’s office for a fee of $15. The campus personal device agreement will be followed.
Library Corner
Schlitterbahn Waves of Pages:
Kindergarten - Second Grade Students are invited to participate in Schlitterbahn Water Park in New Braunfels Waves of Pages Reading Incentive Program.
Bright blue notes were sent home in student folders with details. Forms are due back to the Library by January 18th. Parents must total minutes read and sign the forms in order for Schlitterbahn to consider entries for a FREE TICKET to the water park. EXCITING! Classes with the most student participation will win a great prize from the Library and teachers with 8 or more students participating will be awarded a free ticket too! So FUN! Thanks for helping us celebrate reading!
HAVE FUN READING, EVERYONE!
Krista Saulter
La Vernia Primary Librarian
Questions? kullrichsaulter@lvisd.org
Cafeteria News
Our meal payments platform, Titan Family Portal, has been upgraded to LINQ Connect. Be
sure to download the new LINQ Connect App in the Google Play or Apple Store available now and
visit LINQConnect.com if you use a browser. No need to change your username or password. All your information will be transferred to the new site for your convenience.
If you have Primary cafeteria questions, please email our manager Kim Pace at kpace@lvisd.org
Primary Nurse's Office
Our nurses are here to answer your questions:
Jodi Forrest: Jforrest@lvisd.org
Christie Broadway: cbroadway@lvisd.org
Also, be sure your little bear has an extra set of clothes in their back pack to change in the event of an accident/spill.
Lunch with your Little Bear!
- Seating is outside only, so keep an eye on weather
- You may eat only with your child, not other children
- Do not take video or photographs of other children
- Students may not take leftover drinks and food down the halls to the classrooms.
- You must sign in and out at the front office
