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Dr. Dickey's Newsletter 3-6-2026

Posted Date: 03/06/26 (03:51 PM)


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Gator Gazette

Dr. Dickey's Newsletter

March 16, 2026
 

What's Happening Around the SWAMP!

Good evening Gator families,

Spring Break has officially arrived! Our students and staff have worked incredibly hard this semester, and this week provides a wonderful opportunity for everyone to rest, recharge, and spend time with family.

When students return from break, we will begin the final stretch of the school year. The weeks ahead will be full of learning, celebrations, and opportunities for our students to continue growing and finishing the year strong. Thank you for your continued partnership and support of our campus.

Dr. Dickey 💚🐊
 

🐊 Support Our Green Track Family – Egg My Yard is Here!

The Tomas Band Boosters are hosting their 1st Annual Egg My Yard Fundraiser, and they need our help spreading the word!

Let the Tomas Band & Color Guard “egg” your yard the night before Easter. Students will scatter treat-filled, nut-free and chocolate-free eggs in front or side yards on Saturday, April 4th (8:00 PM–Midnight). Prefer to hide them yourself? Orders can be delivered to your porch before 8:00 PM.

This is a fun way to surprise little ones while supporting our award-winning Tomas Band & Color Guard program.

Pricing:
• $15 – 1 dozen eggs
• $27 – 2 dozen eggs
• $36 – 3 dozen eggs
• $42 – 4 dozen eggs
• $45 – 5 dozen eggs

Service area includes Green Track neighborhoods (Terrell, Hubenak, McNeill, Fagert, and parts of Adolphus).

All proceeds directly support Tomas Band & Color Guard students.

Orders must be placed by April 2nd (or while supplies last).
Be sure to scan the QR code on the flyer or use the ordering link provided in this newsletter if needed.

Let’s support our Green Track family and help make Easter morning extra special for our community’s youngest Gators!

Get ’Em, Gators! 💚🐊

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/egg-my-yard-22
 
Mc Neil
 

HEB Plastic Bag Challenge

Student Council is excited to share that we are partnering with H-E-B for a Plastic Bag Challenge!

Starting soon, I will be giving each of you a small collection box to keep in your classroom from now until April 3. Students can bring in clean plastic bags to add to your class box.
The Gator Den class that collects the most plastic bags will win a special prize during their Gator Den time!

We would love your help in encouraging students to participate and helping us collect as many plastic bags as possible. This is a great way to promote teamwork and environmental responsibility.

Thank you for your support!

Staff of the Month Spotlight

FEBRUARY

COMING SOON

Name & Position:


Years in Education: 


My favorite thing about Banks:


My students would be surprised to know…


Favorite snack or treat: 


Best piece of advice I’ve ever received:


When I’m not at school, you’ll find me… 


My personal motto or “teacher truth”:
 

COMING SOON

Name & Position:  

Years in Education: 

My favorite thing about Banks: 

My students would be surprised to know…

Favorite snack or treat:  

Best piece of advice I’ve ever received:

When I’m not at school, you’ll find me… 

My personal motto or “teacher truth”:
 
Accessing Library Materials
 
Breakfast Menu-March
Lunch Menu-March
Add Money to Lunch Account HERE
 

Looking Ahead:

SPRING BREAK
Week of March 9th

3/16/2026:
  • Boys Soccer Post Tryout Parent Meeting @ 5:30 PM
3/17/2026:
  • St. Gators Day-GREEN Out
  • EBJH Girls' District Preview Track Meet @ Terry
  • Girls Soccer Post Tryout Parent Meeting @ 5:30 PM
  • LCISD Color Guard Showcase
3/18/2026:
  • EBJH Boys' District Preview Track Meet @ Tomas (CRUZ)
  • TSA Meeting @ 5:00 PM
3/19/2026:

3/20/2026:


 
Upload Enrollment Paperwork
Early Bird Yearbook Orders
Sponsorship Level Flyer

Sponsorship Links

 

Rules Around the SWAMP

LCISD Policy and EBJH Rules

Tardy Policy

DRESS CODE

  • Reminder hats are not to be worn indoors unless for religious reasons. We have been seeing a lot of baseball caps. Please leave these for the outdoors.
  • ID Badges are a part of the dress code, and consequences for repeated printing and not wearing badges will be given.
  • NO SLIDES of any type are to be worn.
  • Shorts: at this time, we are asking for mid-thigh; many girls differ in height.

Need a Replacement Lanyard?

Students who need to purchase a replacement lanyard for their ID badge can do so online. Parents may also purchase on behalf of their student.

Dress Code
Cell Phone Policy
Cell Phone-Spanish

What's Happening Around the SWAMP?

Clubs and Organizations

 
Student Club

Counselor's Corner

Check-in with Mr. Kracker, Mrs. Keller, and Mrs. Rauda

March
March Counselor
LOL
information
 

Gifted & Talented

GT Parent Referrals

Athletics

Schedules and Upcoming Events

 
Go Fan-Ticket Link!
 
Tennis Tryout
Tennis Schedule
 
Updated
Track Schedule
WAG
Emeralds 2
 
Cheer
 
Updated
Boys Soccer
Texas Kids First Insurance
 

Get Involved

Volunteer News and Upcoming Needs and Events

Contact Information

EBJH Leadership Team
 
2025-2026 LCISD Instructional Calendar