Slack Elementary News
Wild West Book Fair November 6-10, 2017
Our Wild West Book Fair is here! Your child may bring money during the week, or you can come shop with your children on Family Night at the Book Fair from 5pm-7pm on November 9th.
Chipotle Fundraiser October 19th for 5th Grade Academic
Save the Date! 5th Grade Academic Fundraiser at Chipotle next Thursday from 4-8!
Red Ribbon Week October 23-27, 2017
The Red Ribbon serves as a catalyst to mobilize communities to educate youth and encourage participation in drug prevention activities.
Dyslexia Awareness Parent Night
Please join us for an informational dyslexia meeting on Tuesday, October 17th.
East Texas Food Show and Tasting
Students and staff: Tell us what you like to eat! Come taste some new flavors and try new products that could end up on plates in the cafeteria. We want your input!
Slack Elementary Trunk-or-Treat Coming Soon
Our Trunk-or-Treat Event will be here soon. Start checking backpacks for notes about this exciting event!
Kona Ice Incentive
The Kona Ice Truck will be on campus Friday selling snow-cones during PE. Look for more information in a note coming home with your child this week.
Progress Reports
Please check your child’s folder and backpack for their progress report. They are being sent home this week.
Slack Elementary Celebrated Deaf Awareness Week Sept. 25-29, 2017
We had a great week celebrating our friends in deaf education!
Early Release
Just a friendly reminder about early release this Wednesday!
LufkinU Family Night September 22, 2017
Tickets for Friday night’s game are $2.00 for parents and students– tickets will not be sold at the gate. For students to purchase a ticket, they must complete and return the form that was sent home. Bring back your forms to the front office and get ready for a night of fun!
Panther Community Forum
Block off 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, on your calendar for Lufkin ISD’s Panther Community Forum, where you can learn what’s new in the district and visit with school leaders. Click below for more information about the event.
National Box Tops Week September 24-30
Mark your calendars National Box Tops Week is coming September 24th-September 30th. Start clipping those box tops and sending them our way! Don’t forget top 3 clippers get a prize each 9 weeks.
Slack Fundraiser
Our fundraiser has come to an end! Thank you so much for your participation and support!
Join us for the Dual-Language Scholarship Fundraiser at Whataburger
Please join us at Whataburger to support the Dual-Language Scholarship Committee. Let Whataburger do the cooking on Tuesday, September 26, 2017!
Labor Day Weekend
Slack will be closed on Monday, Sept. 4th for the Labor Day holiday.
Grandparent’s Day at Slack Elementary
This is the information about Grandparent’s Day and the dates of our celebrations!
Slack Stallions are blazing new trails!
The Slack Stallions are ready for a new year blazing new trails. There are several new staff members on campus, which Dr. Goffney had the opportunity to meet and welcome. Students are busy learning and engaging in educational and fun activities. Everyone seemed to...
Welcome Back to School!
Welcome to a new school year at Slack Elementary. We hope it’s a terrific one! Click below for a link to a list of 2017-18 back-to-school resources.
Welcome from the Principal!
As we enter into another school year, we look forward to the exciting challenges and growth opportunities for our students, parents, and staff members.
Panther Community Forum scheduled for Sept. 19
Block off 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, on your calendar for Lufkin ISD’s Panther Community Forum, where you can learn what’s new in the district and visit with school leaders. Click below for more information about the event.
Make sure you’ve registered for the new school year
InfoSnap, the Lufkin ISD online registration system, makes it easy for you to register your child for school.
Get Back to School Health Tips from the Doctors You Trust
Doctors from the Children’s Clinic of Lufkin have begun writing a series of articles to encourage families in the Lufkin Independent School District to be mindful of their health as the new school year begins.
Lufkin ISD hires new Student Nutrition Director
Amanda Calk is the new Student Nutrition Services director for Lufkin ISD. She will replace Donna Middaugh, who announced her retirement after being with the district for 13 years. Mrs. Calk comes from Huntington ISD, where she served as the child nutrition director...
Dual Language Program highlighted
To find out more about the Dual Language Program at Lufkin ISD, call District Bilingual Specialist Sylvia Eubanks at (936) 630-4274.