Social Emotional Learning & Student Wellness

Welcome back! As the new school year begins, we want to extend a heartfelt greeting to each one of you. We hope you had a restful and rejuvenating break, and we are excited to have you back with us.

As you prepare for back to school, we know entering a new school year can be stressful and daunting. Your well-being matters and we encourage you to practice self-care techniques to help transition from summer to back-to- school.

Taking care of yourself cannot be stressed enough. Remember, self-care is not selfish. Try and make self-care and wellness practice part of your routine.

Ideas to focus on wellness:

Meditation

Reading listening to music watching a movie exercising

Welcome back to another fantastic school year from the amazing La Porte Visual and Performing Arts Staff! Our department includes all Secondary Band, Choir, Orchestra, Dance/Drill team, Theatre, Visual Arts, and Elementary Music programs!

All our programs participate in UIL activities, and we look forward to seeing all of you at any of the concerts, productions, recitals, shows and exhibits that are on your campuses and at different venues.

Please check the district website as all performances and events will have times and locations posted throughout the school year!

Come out and support your students as they show their unbelievable talents!

Can’t wait to see you!

Go Bulldogs! Follow us on Twitter @lpisdFA

Happy Back to School from the Special Programs Department!

We want to introduce some familiar and some new staff members of our team that are here to support teachers in the classroom to meet the unique needs of all students. These ladies will be providing group professional learning as well as individual classroom modeling for all LPISD campuses. Please contact them if you need any assistance with special education instruction or behavior.

Special Programs

Melony Hoyt- Autism/ SAIL hoytm@lpisd.org

Kizzy Jones- Behavior/BSP joneskiz@lpisd.org

Jennifer Lopez- Transition/Bulldog Bridge lopezjen@lpisd.org

Penelope Velasco- Autism/FOCUS velascop@lpisd.org

Ruth Rosas-Resource/Inclusion rosasr@lpisd.org

Together, we can continue to foster a safe and supportive school community where everyone thrives. We are looking forward to an incredible year filled with growth, learning, and endless possibilities.

Janci Alfaro SEL Coordinator LPISD

Bond 2023

Things are starting to move fast it relates to the passing of the 2023 Bond. When staff and students return, they will be greeted with a brand-new laptop that will go nicely with the new technology standard in the classrooms.

Bulldog stadium and LP development center are also underway with demolition wrapping up in the fall to be proceeded with construction. Campus enhancements and upgrades will also begin starting the Fall of 2023.