Gator Family News 3/26

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.

Happy Friday Gator Family!

I hope you've had an awesome week! Our students have been taking an interim STAAR test this week (on their Chromebooks) to prepare for online STAAR testing this year. I have visited many classrooms and have observed an amazing focus from our students. We will have benchmark testing coming very soon. The benchmark data is crucial in identifying areas that will need to be addressed in the upcoming weeks.

Please take time to have a conversation with your child about continuing to stay focused as the year comes to a close. John Carmack said, “Focused, hard work is the real key to success. Keep your eyes on the goal, and just keep taking the next step towards completing it. If you aren't sure which way to do something, do it both ways and see which works better.” We want to see your child soar and fly higher than they ever imagined!

Thanks for your support!

Mr. Blake

Writing 7 Benchmark: March 30

Math 6-8 Benchmark: April 6

Reading 6-8 Benchmark: April 7

Science 8 Benchmark: April 8

Social Studies 8 Benchmark: April 9

If your child is interested in being a Three Lakes Cheerleader or Mascot for the 2021-2022 school year, a parent/guardian will need to attend ONE of the two meeting dates below. It is mandatory that each child have one parent/guardian present at the meeting so they can get all of the necessary information to try out. The child can, but does not have to be present. Parents must wear masks and social distance at the meeting.

Monday, March 29th 5:00-5:30 p.m. in the cafeteria

Tuesday, April 6th 5:00-5:30 p.m. in the cafeteria

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

Yearbooks must be ordered by May 7, 2021.

Dear Tyler ISD Parents,

The 2021-2022 school year will be here before we know it! Do you have a pre-school age child or know someone who does? We’d love to talk to you about our Pre-K programs!

Registration for Tuition-Based Pre-K, Income-Based Pre-K, and Head Start is going on NOW! Come see us for a personal tour! Tyler ISD has the BEST Pre-K programs in ETX!

Learn more about these programs at tylerisd.org/page/pre-k-registration-information.

Game Times are 5:30 p.m. and 6:45 p.m.

Week 1

Tuesday, March 30 - Hubbard at Three Lakes (Boys)

Tuesday, March 30 - Three Lakes at Hubbard/Rose Stadium (Girls)

Week 2

Tuesday, April 6 - Three Lakes at Whitehouse (Boys)

Tuesday, April 6 - Whitehouse at Three Lakes (Girls)

Week 3

Thursday, April 15 - Three Lakes at Jacksonville (Boys)

Thursday, April 15 - Jacksonville at Three Lakes (Girls)

Week 4

Thursday, April 22 - Tournament TBA based on records

Week 5

Thursday, April 29 - Tournament TBA based on records

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

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.

“Never let the fear of striking out get in your way.” ~Babe Ruth

Email: christopher.blake@tylerisd.org
Website: https://www.tylerisd.org/o/tlms
Location: 2445 Three Lakes Parkway, Tyler, TX, USA
Phone: (903) 262-2970
Facebook: facebook.com/threelakestylerisd
Twitter: @ThreeLakesTISD