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Why join PTSA? We’re glad you asked! Joining the Marcus PTSA is one of the easiest ways to support our teachers, staff, students and families. Our goal is to help create a community where teachers and staff can do their best. With your membership, you’re providing more opportunities for students to learn, develop leadership skills and have fun together.
Joining the Marcus PTSA is quick and easy on the Marcus PTSA Store
Membership has its’ privileges!
- Each student that joins the Marcus PTA receives a free face Marcus logo face mask. (Hurry while supplies last!)
- Scholarship opportunities! Did you know the Marcus PTSA gives up to 10 (ten) $500 scholarships to graduating seniors every year? You must be a member to apply! We highly encourage Students to join the Marcus PTSA to become a voice in their own education. Being an active member of your community looks good on college, grant, job and scholarship applications.
Membership perks from corporate sponsors such as Costco, Great Wolf Lodge, and many others.
Thank you to the teachers and parents who have already joined!
Greetings and welcome back to school! We hope everyone has enjoyed their summer with their families. As the world and community are tackling these unprecedented times, the Marcus PTSA is also learning ways to do things a little differently. We have been hard at work planning for the 2020 school year and we are excited to get the year started.
We continue to remain focused on supporting our students, families, teachers and staff in any way we can. We are better together and are dedicated to making this year a positive and memorable one for you and the students. We know this year is different that’s why it’s more important that ever to support your Marcus PTSA by becoming a member, donating and/or volunteering.
The end of the school year is quickly approaching and once again we are in need of volunteers!
As a reminder, all volunteers need a background check to be completed prior to volunteering. This application is kept on file for 3 years.
Following are several opportunities to volunteer. Senior parents—this could be you final chance to help! Don’t let it slip away! 🙂
Please contact Kelly to help or answer questions!
Senior Ipad Collection (need one volunteer for each):
- 5/21 Afternoon 1:00-3:30
- 5/22 All Day 8:00-3:30 (Can be split into smaller time commitments)
Academic Banquet Set Up (need 4 volunteers)
- 5/24 Starting following lunch around 2:00
M9 Field Day (need 10 volunteers):
- 5/18 12:45 – 3:30
- Email Mrs. Bragg at braggk@lisd.net for more information
Marcus HS & M9 Staff Luncheon
- 6/6 10:00-1:00
Signup here
Thank you for a wonderful year at Marcus!
Kelly Thien
Jan. 19, 2018
Lewisville ISD Students, Parents and Community Members,
In a recent report, the U.S. Department of Education found the Texas Education Agency (TEA) put requirements in place that led Texas schools to violate federal laws requiring schools to serve all students with disabilities. Simply put, TEA in 2004 began monitoring the percentage of special education students in school districts, and penalized districts with a special education enrollment of greater than 8.5 percent.
I want to be crystal clear on LISD’s practice regarding students served by our special education team. The number of students receiving those services in LISD has always exceeded the number established by the state. Frankly speaking, we never paid attention to the cap put in place by the state, and the district’s ratings suffered because we took a stand for the students who needed special education services.
Our concern is and has always been serving each and every student who walks through our doors. We provide outstanding opportunities to all of our nearly 53,000 students, and we will continue to do so.
Governor Greg Abbott claims a “dereliction of duty on the part of many school districts to serve our students,” which is an assertion I take great issue with. I invite Gov. Abbott to visit our schools and see the way not only our special education staff members serve our students, but also the way the entire campus supports all of our learners. While we respect the governor, he is misguided and misinformed regarding the work being done by public schools across our state to serve special education students.
I hope Gov. Abbott and TEA Commissioner of Education Mike Morath, who was appointed by Gov. Abbott, will support our public schools in unraveling the mess TEA created with requirements that agency put in place. In the meantime, we will keep doing what we do best – ensuring all our students thrive in a future they create.
Kevin Rogers, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Lewisville Independent School District
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Explore the new STAAR report card with Texas PTA next week during a one-hour webinar with the Texas Education Agency. We’ll also review the brand new TexasAssessment.com.
When: Thursday, Oct. 19 at noon
The new STAAR Report Card gives parents a more in-depth look at their child’s academic strengths and areas for improvement so they can be an even stronger partner in their child’s learning. Once parents log into the new website, they’ll be able to see the actual test questions from the test, their child’s answers, and the correct answer if they answered incorrectly. The new site also provides information on boosting reading levels, questions to ask their child’s teachers, interactive videos and more.
There are many ways to measure student learning, and STAAR isn’t meant to tell the whole story. When combined with a student’s grades and teacher feedback, parents can use STAAR results to get a complete picture of their child’s progress.
MHS PTSA Sponsors
Drugs ‘N Alcohol Awareness Program
Tuesday, October 17th, 2017 from 6:30p – 8:00p
MHS Sigler Auditorium
A “must-attend,”event for parents & students!
Hear directly from a local panel of experts
as we work TOGETHER
to keep our kids & our community SAFE!
Keynote Speaker(s):
Let’s be informed and proactive in protecting our children!
Proof of attendance slips will be given for student attendance.
Check with your coach or sponsor for service hour info.
Lewisville ISD Council of PTAs / Exceptional Students
Would you like to learn more about Special Education in LISD? Join us for the Annual LISD Special Education Meet and Greet! Meet Executive Director Dr. Kathy Talbert as well as Directors and Leads.
When: September 26, 2017 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Where: Purnell Support Center, 136 W. Purnell St., Lewisville 75057
Kindly RSVP
Provided through the cooperation of the LISD Council of PTAs Exceptional Students Committee and LISD Special Education
