Lorena Primary Prepares to "Rock the Spots"

You are invited to see the Lorena Primary Students' "Rock the Spots" program this Thursday, March 29th in the High School gym!  The primary students will perform songs and dances they have learned during the school year. The doors will open at 6:45 p.m. and the program will begin at 7:00 p.m. 

Note to Parents:  Please have your student seated in his/her assigned location on the gym floor, no later than 6:55. Children should wear jeans or shorts with a t-shirt. Clothes need to be comfortable to move in. The students must also wear tennis shoes, because they will be on the gym floor.

We hope to see you there!!

Both Soccer Teams Begin Playoff Runs!

The Lorena Leopards and Lady Leopards Soccer Teams have both advanced to the Class 4A playoffs! 

The Lady Leopards placed 2nd in district and will play their first round game this Friday night vs China Spring in China Spring at 6 pm. 

After the Lady Leopards win, head over to Waco ISD Stadium to watch the guys take on University High in their first round playoff game.  The game starts at 8 pm. 

Congratulations to these two teams for making the playoffs for the second straight year! 

UIL Re-Alignment District 17-AAA

For 2012-2014, Lorena ISD will compete in Region 3, District 17-AAA.  The district includes:
China Spring
Lorena
Robinson
Waco Connally
Waco LaVega
West

Lorena School Board Approves 2012-2013 District Calendar

The Lorena ISD Board of Trustees approved the 2012-2013 school district calendar at the February 27th Regular Board Meeting.

2012-2013 Calendar Important Dates and Holidays:

• August 28 - Students Begin Classes
• September 3 - Labor Day Holiday
• October 8 - Parent/Teacher Conference Day/ Student Holiday
• October 31 - Early Release Students/ Staff Development
• November 21-23 - Thanksgiving Break
• December 21 - Early Release, End of First Semester
• December 22 - January 7, 2013 - Christmas Break
• January 8 - School Resumes, Second Semester Begins
• January 21 - Staff Comp Day/ Student Holiday
• February 6 - Early Release Students/ Staff Development
• February 18 - Bad Weather Day #1 or School Holiday
• March 11-15 - Spring Break
• March 29 - Good Friday Holiday
• May 1 - Early Release Students/ Staff Development
• May 27 - Memorial Day Holiday
• June 5 - End of Semester
• June 6 - Bad Weather Day #2 or School Holiday

Attention All Incoming PreK and Kindergarten Families

 PreK and Kindergarten Roundup

Thursday, April 19th

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Primary School Cafeteria

Complete your child's enrollment and registration process for the 2012-2013 school year.  Don't miss this opportunity to get a jump on next year.

What to bring

To enroll your child you will need copies of the following documents:

1. Parent/ Legal Guardian Government Issued Photo Identification or Drivers License
2. Proof of Residency in the form of a current (within last 30 days) electric, gas, or water bill. Please make sure your name & address appear on both
3. Student's Certified Birth Certificate (not a hospital copy)
4. Student's Social Security Card
5. Student's Current Immunization Record

Registration forms:
If you would like to pick up the required forms early to complete them prior to Round Up, the forms will be available for pickup in the Primary office beginning April 16th.


Questions?  Call the Primary School at 254-857-8909

FAQ's
Is my child old enough for Kindergarten?
Your child must be 5 years of age on or before September 1st to attend Kindergarten.

What are the eligibility requirements for PreK?

Student Testing - STAAR and EOC

This spring, the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) will replace the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS).  The STAAR program at grades 3-8 will assess the same subjects and grades that are currently assessed on TAKS.  At high school, however, grade-specific assessments will be replaced with 12 end-of-course (EOC) assessments:  Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English I, English II, English III, World Geography, World History, and U.S. History.  STAAR will include additional test formats to accommodate special education students and English Language Learners.

The STAAR test will have three levels of proficiency.  Level 1 is for unsatisfactory academic performance, level 2 for satisfactory performance and level 3 for advanced academic performance.  State accountability ratings, which will be based largely on STAAR results, have been suspended for the 2011-12 school year

As all Texas schools prepare to launch the new STAAR testing program, here are quick links to some of the most popular test information items:
Testing Schedule
Testing Calendars
Frequently Asked Questions
TAKS vs STAAR comparison

Informational Brochures:
STAAR: The Next Generation - A Parent's Guide to the Student Testing Program
STAAR - End of Course

Are you wondering what the STAAR and End of Course test will look like?  Well, wonder no more.  The STAAR released test questions are now available online.

Source: Texas Education Agency

LISD Earns Texas Comptroller Gold Leadership Circle for Second Year

Lorena ISD has been awarded the 2012 Gold Leadership Circle Award for financial transparency by the Texas Comptroller. This is the second year in a row LISD has earned this high recognition.
Financial Transparency in public school spending allows taxpayers to see exactly where their money is being spent.  The Texas Comptroller program spotlights schools that are:

• opening their books to the public
• providing clear, consistent pictures of spending
• sharing information in a user-friendly format that lets taxpayers easily drill down for more information.