Upcoming This Week
MONDAY, 1/22 BLUE
Softball Practice Begins
Track Practice Begins
Baseball Try-outs Continue for 2nd Round
TUESDAY, 1/23 GREEN
Track Practice Begins
Baseball Try-outs Continue for 2nd Round
TUESDAY, 1/23 GREEN
ADVO
Girls' & Boys' Soccer vs Rice @POMS, 4:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, 1/24 BLUE
Girls' & Boys' Soccer vs Rice @POMS, 4:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, 1/24 BLUE
Lamar Zoned Students Meet with HS Counselors (students only)
Swim Meet @ TH Rogers, 4:15 p.m.
Girls' Basketball @Gregory Lincoln MS, 5:30 p.m.
Boys' Basketball vs Gregory Lincoln MS @POMS, 5:30 p.m.
Swim Meet @ TH Rogers, 4:15 p.m.
Girls' Basketball @Gregory Lincoln MS, 5:30 p.m.
Boys' Basketball vs Gregory Lincoln MS @POMS, 5:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, 1/25 GREEN
Faculty & Staff Appreciation Breakfast Hosted by PTO
GeoBee (See Mr. Switzer for more information)
FRIDAY, 1/26 CHARGER
2018-19 District/Campus Budget
This past weekend the HISD Board of Trustees met for their first retreat after newly elected members were sworn in. During this meeting, HISD Administration presented a proposal for a new funding model. Several organizations were in attendance at that meeting and shared the information through social media. Several people have reached out for more information, and it is always my goal to offer you a transparent view of campus level decisions, and our response to District level decisions.
Although principals were made aware they were reviewing options for changing the funding model, we will meet for the first time on Tuesday to see the information that was presented to the Board, and look forward to seeing the plan as it applies to our own school. We have all expected there will be some cuts to our budget as we continue to fall under recapture and are required to send property tax revenue to the State for redistribution. HISD Administration is proposing that we move away from the decentralized funding system to a more centralized standard staffing model for all schools. I expect to learn more at our meeting on Tuesday. I am also happy to share that I have been asked to serve on a Principals' Advisory group to provide feedback as they make adjustments to the proposal. While I do not have details to share today, know that I will share information along the way, and commit to being transparent with the process.
Lamar Zoned 8th Graders
This week, on Wednesday, counselors from Lamar HS will be on hand to help zoned students complete schedule requests. House Principals will be there to assist, and students will bring home a copy. If you are not comfortable with the schedule request your student brings home, you may reach out to Lamar Counselors for more information.
There will be an open house for Prospective Families on February 27th and March 6th at 6:00 p.m. for zoned families. Students will receive flyers on Wednesday when they meet with the counselors.
PSAT Scores for 8th Graders
If you were not able to attend our PSAT meeting for parents last week, your student will receive their PSAT scores during their English class on either Monday or Tuesday. Please ask your child for the score report this week.
Attendance is up!
Student daily attendance is up from last year, currently at 98.12% while last year's average was 97.70%. Keep it up!
GeoBee (See Mr. Switzer for more information)
FRIDAY, 1/26 CHARGER
2018-19 District/Campus Budget
This past weekend the HISD Board of Trustees met for their first retreat after newly elected members were sworn in. During this meeting, HISD Administration presented a proposal for a new funding model. Several organizations were in attendance at that meeting and shared the information through social media. Several people have reached out for more information, and it is always my goal to offer you a transparent view of campus level decisions, and our response to District level decisions.
Although principals were made aware they were reviewing options for changing the funding model, we will meet for the first time on Tuesday to see the information that was presented to the Board, and look forward to seeing the plan as it applies to our own school. We have all expected there will be some cuts to our budget as we continue to fall under recapture and are required to send property tax revenue to the State for redistribution. HISD Administration is proposing that we move away from the decentralized funding system to a more centralized standard staffing model for all schools. I expect to learn more at our meeting on Tuesday. I am also happy to share that I have been asked to serve on a Principals' Advisory group to provide feedback as they make adjustments to the proposal. While I do not have details to share today, know that I will share information along the way, and commit to being transparent with the process.
Lamar Zoned 8th Graders
This week, on Wednesday, counselors from Lamar HS will be on hand to help zoned students complete schedule requests. House Principals will be there to assist, and students will bring home a copy. If you are not comfortable with the schedule request your student brings home, you may reach out to Lamar Counselors for more information.
There will be an open house for Prospective Families on February 27th and March 6th at 6:00 p.m. for zoned families. Students will receive flyers on Wednesday when they meet with the counselors.
PSAT Scores for 8th Graders
If you were not able to attend our PSAT meeting for parents last week, your student will receive their PSAT scores during their English class on either Monday or Tuesday. Please ask your child for the score report this week.
Attendance is up!
Student daily attendance is up from last year, currently at 98.12% while last year's average was 97.70%. Keep it up!
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