We are well on our way to another successful year at Lopez! A huge thank you to all parents for returning their forms and supporting our PTA with generous donations. Through your contributions and membership, we will be able to continue to provide many wonderful programs that will impact all students throughout the year.

October has been an exciting month at Lopez with the Reflections Program wrapping up and Red Ribbon Week festivities (crazy hair, anyone?). Judging for Reflections will take place in early November – thanks to all the participants for their hard work!

We are in the midst of Red Ribbon Week as I write this article. We are honored to have Medal of Honor recipient Major General Brady as our guest speaker at the kickoff assembly. Many thanks to Mrs. Terrie Solis and Mr. Rich Behrens for coordinating a great week of activities.

Pantherama and the “It’s All Fun and Games” dance are almost here! Pantherama will take place from 4:30 – 7:00 PM on Friday, November 14, with the dance immediately following from 7:00 – 8:30. We look forward to seeing all students for food, fun, and friends at both events!

This year is going to be a great one thanks to your participation. Involved parents = successful Panthers!

 

Donna Allen2014-2015 PTA PresidentAllenFam226@satx.rr.com

GENERAL PTA MEETINGS LIFE MEMBERSHIP – TUESDAY, 12/09/14 @ 6:30 P.M.

MULTICULTURAL FAIR & NOMINATING COMMITTEE – TUESDAY, 02/10/15 @ 6:30 P.M.

PARENT EDUCATION & OFFICER ELECTION – THURSDAY, 04/02/15 @ 11:00 A.M.

IMPORTANT DATES11/5 & 11/6 – EARLY RELEASE

11/11 – VETERAN’S DAY CEREMONY

11/14 – PANTHERAMA

11/18 – LIFETOUCH PICTURE RETAKES

11/21 – PROGRESS REPORTS GO HOME

11/24-11/28 – THANKSGIVING BREAK

12/1 – LOPEZ BOOK FAIR

October 2014 Donna Allen, PTA President Dr. Barry Lanford, Principal Volume 8, Issue 2

The Panther Press

The Principal’s Podium

Well Panthers, we’re off and running in our second nine-week grading period. So far, the school year has been nearly flawless. We’ve just ended Football and Volleyball season and I am proud of our athletes this year. Our football boys had to get used to essentially a whole new boys coaching staff was difficult, but they held tough and never quit. Our girls continued their tradition of excellence in 7th grade and 8th grade. Academically, we are competing as well. At the first UIL Academic Meet, Lopez won first place! It is great to see our kids competing and hear Lopez Middle School sweeping many of the categories. Our students are certainly honed in on the motto, “Second to none.”

Our extracurricular groups have been very busy also. Our Choir recently hosted the regional Choir auditions and the district as a whole did extremely well. Upcoming events include Orchestra regional auditions and as always, Band is gearing up for their competitions as well.

November 14th is the big Lopez “Pantherama” with games, music food and fun with a dance to immediately follow. Come on out and support the school community!

Sincerely,Dr. Barry Lanford

Principal 

2014-2015 Lopez Middle School

PTA BoardOfficersPresident – Donna Allen1st Vice President – Erin Larsen2nd Vice President – Tonya JoergensenSecretary – Sheryl StaffierTreasurer – Erin PruetzParliamentarian – Deanna LauerHistorian – Kim Greenberg

Committee Chairs

8th Grade Party – Kym Pharris8th Grade Party – Anita SiocoADEPT – Terri SolisArts in Education – Crystin GalanAwards/PVSA – Heather BoudreauxCampus Improvement – Kelly Samaie Council Delegate – Tori ScoffieldDirectory – Valarie DayHealthy Lifestyles – Emily OkikawaHospitality/Faculty Appreciation - Heather Wood

Annie KingZZ MylarShelly Hull

Library – Casey HerridgeLife Membership – Deanna LauerFounders – Deanna LauerMembership – Claudia MitreMulticultural Fair – Maritza MorgenrothNewsletter – Valarie DayPantherama – Donna AllenSocial Coordinator – Viviana SchlerethSpecial Education – Heather BaseleySpirit Items – Connie CarringtonVolunteer Coordinator – Michelle Dunn

Support PositionsCommunity Relations – Jeanette ShoafSocial Media – Dora EvansWebsite – Stephanie DulleaWorkroom – Rachel Maurer

Counselors’ Corner

Counselors’ Corner

Quiz Bowl

Lopez PTA Membership

PTA Links NEISD Council of PTAs

ww.necouncilpta.com State PTA www.txpta.org National PTA www.pta.org

 

Lopez PTA has it’s own website to keep you up with all PTA events: www.lopezpta.org

Yearbook News

Don't delay...order your yearbook today!

http://www.jostens.com/apps/shop/yrbk_catalog.asp?cid=271617&pfid=2014061004152968794&affiliateId=162351

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A Reminder From Attendance

Please send a note with your student when he/she is absent. A student has 2 days to turn in a Parent or Dr.’s. note to receive credit for that absence.Thank you!

Lopez Calendar of EventsDo you want to stay current on the Lopez happenings?From the Lopez homepage (www.neisd.net/lopez/) youcan subscribe to Lopez Middle School events!

Keep in touch with the NEISD app!

Download it now from the app store!

 

Date Opponent

7th A 7th B 8th A 8th B

09/10/14 Driscoll 6 - 0 28 - 6 22 - 14 14 - 6

09/16/14 Krueger 30 - 0 14 - 14 28 - 0 12 - 22

09/23/14 Wood 0 - 34 0 - 26 14 - 36 8 - 28

09/30/14 Tejeda 10 - 20 6 - 28 0 - 28 14 - 14

10/07/14 Eisenhower

24 - 7 0 - 12 6 - 16 8 - 28

10/15/14 Bradley 14 - 6 18 - 8 27 - 29 2 - 8

10/21/14 Harris 12 - 32 0 - 12 7 - 32 26 - 0

10/28/14 Bush 20 - 0 6 - 18 27 - 20 16 - 18

Date Opponent

7th A 7th B 7th Go

8th A 8th B 8th Go

09/11/14

Driscoll 2 - 0 1 - 2 1 - 2 2 - 0 2 - 0 2 - 0

09/18/14

Krueger 2 - 0 2 - 0 2 - 0 2 - 0 2 - 0 2 - 0

09/25/14

Wood 2 - 0 2 - 0 2 - 0 2 - 0 2 - 0 2 - 0

10/02/14

Tejeda 1 - 2 0 - 2 1 - 2 1 - 2 2 - 0 2 - 1

10/09/14

Eisenhower

2 - 0 2 - 0 0 - 2 2 - 0 2 - 0 2 - 0

10/16/14

Bradley 1 - 2 0 - 2 0 - 2 2 - 0 2 - 0 2 - 0

10/25/14

Harris 2 - 0 2 - 1 2 - 1 2 - 0 2 - 0 2 - 1

10/30/14

Bush 2 – 1

1 – 2

2 – 1 2 – 1

2 – 0 2 – 1

Congratulations 8th Grade

Lady Panthers forWINNING DISTRICT!!!

The Lopez Student Council has been hard at work clipping, counting and sorting the hundreds of Box Tops our Lopez families  have turned in thus far! The deadline for our first round of submissions was October 20th! It looks like we will be sending in over 2100 Box Tops and several Bonus Certificates on November 1st! Way to go Lopez Middle School!! Our monetary goal for the year is $1500.00 and I know we accomplish this goal with everyone’s participation. Be on the lookout for information about our upcoming Box Top Classroom Competition and start clipping those Box Tops!! Respectfully, Melanie StrifflerLopez Middle School8th Grade ReadingACL/CL/AIMSIC & Spirit Club

LOPEZ STUDENT COUNCIL

Lopez Middle School Teacher Appreciation and Hospitality committee hosted a staff Halloween Luncheon on Wednesday, October 29. We are so grateful to

Zio’s Restaurant for donating “Spook-ghetti” for our faculty and also to the many Panther Parents who donated cookies for our “Kooky Bar”.

 We hope everyone had a safe and happy Halloween!

 Respectfully,

Heather Wood, Annie King, ZZ Mylar, and Shelly HullHospitality Chairs 

TEACHER APPRECIATION / HOSPITALITY

2019 CotillionOctober 2014

Dear Lopez 8th Grade Parents,

It is our pleasure to invite your 8th grade middle school student to join the Cotillion Class of 2019 (Cotillion 2019)!

The purpose of Cotillion is to foster friendships among 8th grade students across San Antonio and to provide two fun-filled social events during the school year. The two events are a semi formal Winter Ball and a casual Spring Event (dates to follow). Cotillion 2019 is not affiliated with any other Cotillion and does not meet weekly for etiquette or dance classes. Cotillion 2019 is JUST FOR FUN!

Membership in Cotillion 2019 is open to 8th grade middle school students and costs $65 per student. This membership fee covers the cost of the two events as well as the commemorative gifts and t-shirts. This membership is non-transferable; non-members will not be admitted to the cotillion events.

Membership in Cotillion 2019 is limited to 1,000 students. As you can imagine, the membership fills quickly! To ensure that you’re 8th grader doesn’t miss out on the opportunity to experience Cotillion 2019, please return the enclosed membership form, as well as your membership dues payable to Cotillion Class of 2019, to:

Jan Tschirhart, Treasurer-Cotillion 2019 PO Box 503

Castroville, TX 78009

 Membership dues should be received no later than November 21, 2014. Following this date, we cannot ensure your student will receive a t-shirt and entrance. No refunds will be issued for any reason.

For the safety and enjoyment of each cotillion member, the following rules will be enforced at each event:

Members may not bring non-member guests No corsages or limos are allowed No weapons, smoking, alcoholic beverages will be allowed Members will register at the entrance and may not leave until the end

of the event, unless picked up by a parent Private security officers will be on duty and may search a student if

necessary Inappropriate or dangerous behavior may result in a student being

dropped from Cotillion 2019 memberships with no refund.

We look forward to your 8th grade student participating as a member of Cotillion Class of 2019!

Sincerely,Jose M. Lopez Cotillion 2019 Representatives

BOYS: Carri Deleon / 210-833-3491 / cydeleon@satx.rr.com

GIRLS: Valarie Day / 210-725-8827 / pvday1@att.net

SAVE THE DATE!

WINTER BALL IS SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 2015 ================================================================================ 

Cotillion Class of 2019 Registration Form

Please detach and return with dues to join. Please Print.  Name:___________________________________Boy:________________Girl:_______________ Parent Name:____________________________________________________________________ Parent Email:____________________________________________________________________ Address:________________________________________________________________________ City:________________________________________________________Zip:________________ School:_________________________________________________________________________ Parent Phone #’s (Home):______________________________Cell:_______________________ Student’s Cell (not required):________________________________________________________ T-Shirt Size for my child, in adult sizes only:

_____XS _____S _____M _____LG _____XL Cotillion Class of 2019 We release this Cotillion committee, Chairpersons, and Sponsors from any and all responsibility for accidents or losses incurred during the parties/dances. _______________________________________________________________Parent’s Signature I understand that by joining Cotillion, I agree to abide and follow the rules as stated in the parent letter. _______________________________________________________________Member’s Signature  

Lopez FCA Information

FCA COMMUNICATION

This year we will be communicating in a new way - Via Text Reminder by way of the app “Remind” (We will continue to use email during the transition period.)If you would like to receive information about Lopez FCA events please follow these steps!!

1. Send a text to (409) 527-85632. In the message portion type: @lopezfca3. Hit send

You should get a confirmation text back within just a few minutes!!

2014-2015 Meetings

When: Every Thursday @ 7:00 am

Where: Lopez Gym with Coach Barbosa

Lopez Student e-Directory

Delivery of the Lopez Student e-Directory will be delayed. The electronic delivery date of October 31, 2014 will not be met. Participation numbers are low! I need your help! If you have not already entered your information to be included in the directory, please go to the link shown above and enter your information today. If you have any questions, please send me an email to: LopezDirectory@gmail.com. Thanks!

Valarie Day ~ Lopez PTA Directory Chairhttp://www.membersandmore.com/parent-student-info/tx_sanantonio_lopezms

Are you volunteering during a Fall Festival? Have you donated books, school supplies or food to an organization? Have you volunteered during a service or program? If so, log your hours online on the PVSA website.  For Lopez students, there are three levels of the Award varying by hours of service completed between May 1, 2014 and April 30, 2015. The final day to submit hours is April 30, 2015. Awards will be ordered on May 1, 2015.  

Bronze 50-74 hours Silver 75-99 hours Gold 100+ hours

 How to create a Lopez Middle School PVSA Account …

www.presidentialserviceawards.gov  

1. click…Track Your Hours2. create an account…checking that you are 14…once

inside it will show age as 5-143. click…Create my Record of Service4. click…Profile5. Input the following code in…Your Record of Service

Key…FJR-33714 (must use capital letter and include dash)

 PVSA Coordinator is Heather Boudreaux…hboudreauxpta@earthlink.net

THE PRESIDENT’S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD