ANNOUNCEMENTS

It's time to celebrate the end of the year and all your hard work!

Please view the information below. These papers were also sent home in your child's take-home folder on Tuesday, May 6th. 

• Pool Party Information & Swimming Consent Form

• Pool Party Sign Ups for food and chaperones

**The permission slip and swimming consent form are due no later than Wednesday, May 14th!

We will be creating a slideshow to show during the 5th grade end-of-year ceremony. 

Pictures do not have to be school portraits, but should only have your child in the photo by themselves - no one else should be in the photo. Photos will need to be sent in digitally, and you can email a copy to your child’s homeroom teacher. Thank you!

**The photos are due by Wednesday, May 21st**

Please see the schedule below for 5th grade:

• 8:50 Hula Hoop Rock, Paper, Scissors

• 9:20 Snack

• 9:50 Playground

• 10:20 Tug of War

• 10:50 Backyardigans Games

• 11:20 Lunch & Change (if needed)

• 12:20 Over/Under Water Game

• 12:50 Duck, Duck, Splash Water Game

• 1:20 Popsicles

• 2:00 Back to classrooms to end the day

**Click the image to view field day reminders from Coach Craft**

STAAR testing will take place on the following dates:

• Tuesday, April 15 – Reading and Language Arts

• Tuesday, April 22 – Science

• Tuesday, April 29 – Math

**On these days, we will be operating as a closed campus, which means no visitors or volunteers will be allowed on campus.

**If your child is scheduled to test on any of these dates, we kindly ask that you avoid making appointments that would require them to miss part of the school day. A good night’s sleep, a healthy breakfast, and a calm start to the morning go a long way in helping students feel confident and ready!

Most importantly, remind your child to take their time, breathe, and do their very best — we are proud of their hard work and know they’ll shine! 🌟

We’re also proud to recognize Military Families Month. It’s our honor to celebrate and thank the military heroes in our community for their service and sacrifice. We have some fun dress-up days planned to show our appreciation — please check the flyer for themes and join in the celebration!

Thank you, as always, for your continued support at home. We are grateful to partner with you in helping our students thrive.

Field Day will be held on Friday, May 9th!

Get ready for a day fill with fun, games, and school-spirit!

Click here if you're interested in purchasing a shirt for field day! There are two options available! The deadline to order a shirt is Thursday, April 17th!

**Forms and reminders have been sent home in your child's take home folder.

Our campus Bike Rodeo will be held on Tuesday, April 1st!

We can't wait to cheer on our 5th grade participants! 

**Click here to view more information and details about the event.**

**REMEMBER - you must be DPS cleared!**

Our APEX Obstacle Course will be held on Friday, March 28th - 5th grade will be at 10:35 am!

We need volunteers and cheerleaders for this fun event!

• CLICK HERE if you're interested in volunteering to help during the event!

• CLICK HERE if you would like to come and cheer on the students as they make their way through the obstacle course!

• CLICK HERE to RSVP so we can preprint your required raptor badge in the front office.

**REMEMBER - you must be DPS cleared!**

**Bad weather make up day will be Monday, March 31st**

Our APEX fundraiser kicks off Tues. March 18th!

Launch Date: Pep Rally on Tuesday, March 18th

Event Date: FUN RUN on Friday, March 28th!

This year's theme is "APEX Future!" 

Not only are we raising funds for our school and some awesome learning opportunities, but our students will also be diving into leadership habits essential for becoming future leaders!

More information coming soon!!

Read Across America Spirit Week will be

Monday, March 3rd through Friday, March 7th!

We hope you'll join in for our spirit dress up days!

Monday - Wear your favorite hat!

Tuesday - Wear tie dye or a bright color that makes you happy!

Wednesday - Wear a cape or dress like your favorite superhero!

Thursday - Wear a Hawaiian shirt or tourist clothes!

Friday - Show your school spirit and wear your 5th grade shirt!

Spring Picture Day will be held on 

Tuesday, March 4th! 📸😁

**Only students who order pictures ahead of time will be sent down for pictures. Strawbridge Photography will not be sending proofs for spring picture day. You can order pictures by returning the envelope with cash/check or ordering online using the information on the flyer that went home.**

Fall pictures are taken for every student to update their yearly picture in Skyward, but spring pictures are only for those that order them ahead of time.

Our music teacher, Ms. Birch, has arranged for us to go to Reagan HS on Friday, February 28th

Click here to view important information from Ms. Birch!

Our annual "Donuts with Dad" event will be held on Tuesday, February 18th from 7:00-7:30 am in the cafeteria.  

An RSVP is required so we can plan accordingly and purchase enough donuts, beverages, and other refreshments. 

**Since Donuts with Dad will be held in the cafeteria, students who need breakfast can go to the gym for a "grab and go" breakfast before heading to class.**

You can RSVP by clicking here! 

Moms, if you are available to help with Donuts with Dad, please email our 

PTA Lead Watch Dog at Ian Leslie at:

ian.lesliewatchdogsdad1@gmail.com 

There is a student holiday/staff workday on Monday, February 17th!

Class Pictures will be on Wednesday, Feb. 5th!

Order forms were sent home this week and will need to be turned in by Wednesday morning to your child's homeroom teacher.

• If you want to order a club photo for PATROLS, STEAM, UIL, STRINGS, or CHOIR, please indicate the ones you want on the order form. 

• Class pictures are $5.00, and each additional club picture will be $5.00. 

**If you are in a club, please remember to bring your shirts that you have for the club. If you're a patrol, remember to bring your belt, even if it is not your week.**

Early Dismissal will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 29 and Thursday, Jan. 30th at 12:30 pm for conferences. 

You can sign up for Spring Conferences using the links below. 

**You only need to sign up once with your child's homeroom teacher**

Ms. Koch's Conference Sign-Up: 

https://bit.ly/KochSpringConferences24-25 

Mrs. Davies' Conference Sign-Up:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E4EA5AC2EA6FA7-54420076-january

Mrs. Walker's Conference Sign-Up:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094DAFA728ABFFCF8-51100081-parent  

Join the Bush MS teachers and staff on 

TUESDAY JAN. 21, 2025 from 6:00-8:00 pm

Rescheduled for WEDNESDAY JAN. 29 from 6:00-8:00 pm 

to learn more about 6th grade elective choices and the process to complete course selections. Click here to learn more. 

We will be visiting Bush MS as a grade level on Friday, Jan. 17th for the students to get a sneak peak at the electives mini performances from each choice. Permission slips will go home on Monday Jan. 6th - they are due back by Monday Jan. 13th. 

**Course selection forms will be sent home the week of January 13th-15th and brought back to school to fill out with homeroom teachers and our guidance counselor, Mrs. Staples. Please sign and return!

Paper applications were available two weeks before Winter Break and announcements were made by Mrs. Hardin on morning announcements. Here is a digital copy to print and fill out, if needed. 

Applications are due by the end of the school day on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. 

When: Friday, December 20th

1:30-2:30 pm

Where: 5th Grade Homeroom Classroom

Why: TO HAVE FUN! 

Please see your child's homeroom class Holiday Party letter below. If you would like to volunteer, you must have DPS clearance, which takes about a week to receive. 

• Ms. Koch's Class Holiday Party

  • • We have 27 students in our class. 

    • If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Koch or our room parent, Sara Perez.

• Mrs. Walker Class Holiday Party 

  • • We have 24 students in our class. 

• Mrs. Davies' Holiday Party 

  • • We have 25 students in our class. 

    • If you have any questions, please reach our to Mrs. Koch or Mrs. Walker's room parent, Kathryn Gonzalez. 

Click here to check out the *optional* Holiday Book Exchange we will be having during reading class on Thursday, Dec. 19th! 

• If your child will be participating, please return the bottom half of your form by Friday, Dec. 13th!

• Bring in your wrapped book by Wednesday, Dec. 18th!

🎶 It's the most wonderful time of the year! 🎶

Click here to check out our school-wide optional dress up days coming up soon!

We can't wait to see all of the holiday spirit! 

It is time to take our Winter MAP Assessments to check and celebrate academic growth!

We will be taking the round of Winter MAP assessments on the following days:

• Tuesday, December 3rd - READING 📚📓

• Wednesday, December 4th - SCIENCE 🧲🧪💡

• Tuesday, December 10th - MATH ✖️➕➖➗

We also have some celebrations scheduled for those that grown 5 or more points from their score at the beginning of the year. 

• Tuesday, December 17th - GAME DAY to celebrate Science growth of 5+ points.

• Wednesday, December 18th - MOVIE DAY to celebrate Reading growth of 5+ points.

• Thursday, December 19th - GLOW DAY to celebrate Math growth of 5+ points. 

The Thanksgiving Break IXL Rise & Shine Challenge is on!

Any student that spends 300 minutes or more in IXL over Thanksgiving Break will get to participate in the rally in the morning on Tuesday, December 3rd from 7:00-7:30 am. 

• To access IXL from home, please visit: www.ixl.com/signin/laslomaselem 

• Your child already has their information to log into IXL, but please email Ms. Koch if you need their username and password.

• They can complete any combination of minutes in math, reading/language arts, or science.

• They can track their minutes by going to the green bar at the top and clicking on "my IXL" and then going to Leaderboards.

**Click here to view the form that went home on a small card that was passed out during their math rotation on Friday.**

5th Grade Shirts are designed and ready to order!

If you are interested in ordering a 5th grade shirt for your child to celebrate their last year in elementary school, please view the information below. This information was also sent home on Thursday, Nov. 21 in your child's take home folder.

Payment Options: The cost of each shirt is $15.

• Cash - send to school in a sealed envelope or plastic bag with your child’s name    

• Check - make check payable to Las Lomas PTA and send to school in a sealed envelope or plastic bag with your child’s name and homeroom teacher        

• Online Order - click here to order a shirt through PTA

  • • • If you order a shirt online, please email Ms. Koch or PTA with your child's name and shirt size after you pay. 

Ms. Koch's email: k-koch@neisd.net

PTA email: ptalaslomas@gmail.com 

**Click here to view the form that went home. On your child's personal form, their shirt size was included, based on information we received from you either on the survey from the beginning of the school year or from a recent letter that went home.**

We will be honoring our special veterans on Monday, November 11th. ❤️🤍💙

We hope you will join us from 8:00-8:30 am for refreshments in the library and an assembly in the cafeteria at 9:00 am. Thank you for your service!

Click here to RSVP - All RSVPs and photos are requested no later than Thursday, November 7th.

**Click here to view the flyer with additional information about the event.**

POSTPONED UNTIL SPRING!

Bike rodeo will be on Friday, November 8th!

We can't wait to cheer on our 5th grade participants! 

**Click here top view more information and details about the event.**

Join us in our dress up days to kick off and celebrate Red Ribbon Week.

Monday, October 28 - Friday, November 1st

**Click here to view the dress up days calendar**

Don Tate will be visiting Las Lomas for our first author visit this school year! 

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Students can purchase and bring in a book for an autograph.

Fall individual pictures will be on Wednesday, October 9th. 📸😁 

Our scheduled picture time is from 9:45-10:15 am. An order form was sent home on Thursday 10/3. Please check your child's take home folder. 

Order forms are due Wednesday 10/9.

We hope you can join us for our Las Lomas Annual FALL FESTIVAL! 🦁🍂🍁

When: Friday, October 4th from 5:30-8:30 pm

Where: Las Lomas (back parking lot)

Why: TO HAVE FUN! 

What: Buy tickets here or you can use the envelope that was sent home with your child

As part of our tradition, each classroom with have a Fall Festival Basket theme! Click the links below, next to your child's teacher, to find out more about your child's homeroom basket theme, sign up details, and additional information about their basket. 

• Ms. Koch - FAMILY BAKING FUN! 🧑‍🍳🍪🧁🥧🎛️🥣🥄

• Mrs. Walker - COFFEE FANATIC! ☕🩷☕💛☕💜☕

• Mrs. Davies - NIGHT BY THE FIRE! 🌌🔥🏕️🥢🫕

We hope you can join us on Saturday, September 28th at the Regal Northwoods Theater at 4:05 pm to watch The Wild Robot!  

Since we are reading The Wild Robot in Ms. Koch's class, what could be better than seeing the movie to make connections? How awesome would it be to have our whole 5th grade in the theater? We are sitting in seats E10, E11, and E12, but choose a seat that is perfect for you! 

• Please view the attached flyer and click on the provided link to take you to this specific showtime to order tickets.

• An adult MUST be with your child for the entire movie. There is NOT an option to drop off and pick up.

• This is completely OPTIONAL. 

Las Lomas is celebrating Grandparents Day on Friday, September 13th from 9:00-10:00 am. 

All grandparents are welcome to visit, enjoy light refreshments, and spend time with their grandkids.  

• Register here by September 11th so we can plan ahead and have names badges prepared. 

• Arrive by 8:30 am so we are able to start celebrating you at 9:00 am.

• Bring a photo ID for check-in. 

Early Dismissal will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 11 and Thursday, Sept. 12th at 12:30 pm for conferences. 

You can sign up for Fall Conferences using the links below. 

**You only need to sign up once with your child's homeroom teacher**

Ms. Koch's Conference Sign-Up: https://bit.ly/KochFallConferences 

Mrs. Davies' Conference Sign-Up:

https://bit.ly/DaviesFallConferences 

Mrs. Walker's Conference Sign-Up:

Coming Soon!

Ice Cream Social, PTA Meeting, and Parent Orientation (grades 3-5)

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Starting at 5:30 pm 

If you are unable to attend, here is a copy of the 

Parent Orientation presentation. 

We can't wait to meet our new 5th graders! 

Thursday, August 8, 2024

4:30-5:30 pm 

Click here to find out additional information

 about Meet the Teacher Night!

Click here for the NEISD School Supply List and additional school supply recommendations for 5th grade students.