Tiger Talk
09/14/22
Message from the Principal
Dear West Cypress Hills Families,
Thank you to all who attended Curriculum Night last Thursday evening. If you were unable to make it, please reach out to your student's teachers for any information that you may have missed, if they haven't already shared it with you.
We are beginning to see students bringing Pokemon cards to school. Unfortunately, they are becoming a distraction during class and causing disagreements during recess. As a result, I ask that all Pokemon cards and similar collections be kept at home. Thank you for your support concerning collection cards.
Talk soon
Amy Russ, Principal
Social Emotional Lessons at WCHE are off to a great start - Mr. Boren
Setting the Stage Welcoming
Here at school, we want everyone to feel welcome and that they belong. We know we’re welcome when people smile at us and greet us with friendly words. We know we belong when we’re included and invited to play at recess. We know we belong when we notice the ways we’re all the same and accept the ways we’re different. This week, take time to greet others with a smile and invite them to play.
Seeking Input by September 23 via Lake Travis ISD ESSER Survey
Dear Lake Travis ISD Staff, Parents and Guardians,
As you may already know, Lake Travis ISD applied to receive Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The intent and purpose of the funding is to sustain the safe operation of schools and address student learning needs as a result of COVID-19.
As a part of ongoing ESSER provisions, the District is required to review and revise, as applicable, its plan every six months—including receiving stakeholder input to assist us with prioritizing ESSER funding and developing our Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan.
In an effort to obtain parent and community feedback, we have developed a survey linked below. Please take a moment to share your input and opinions. Responses are due by Friday, September 23, 2022 and will be reviewed and taken into consideration as the District updates its plan. Your participation and feedback are valued and appreciated.
CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE SURVEY
Sincerely,
Marco Alvarado
Executive Director of Communications & Community Relations
Fall Picture Day is Thursday, October 6
Our Tigers will have individual school pictures made in our school Library on Thursday, October 6. Our photo sessions will be done during the school day beginning at 8 am and ending at 11:30 am.
If your Tiger cannot make it to Picture Day on October 6, no worries! We have a Picture Retake Day already scheduled for Thursday, November 17.
Tiger fall photo packages can be ordered online at your convenience at mylifetouch.com using our picture day ID EVT6MRWSJ.
Discovery/Gifted and Talented Program - Parent Referrals Due by October 21
Attention LTISD Parents and Guardians,
The Discovery Program, otherwise known as Gifted and Talented, is now accepting parent referrals for GT Screening via this google form.
Transfer students, who were already identified as GT coming from their previous district, should submit their google form as soon as possible, as the transfer student screening will be set within 30 days of the first day of school. Parents should send proof of their child's selection/participation in the previous GT program directly to the campus GT coordinator.
Parents can submit referrals for screening up until the end of the first 9 weeks, by October 21, 2022. Students will be tested during the 2nd 9 weeks of instruction. If the referral and permission forms are not submitted by the deadline, the student will have to wait until the next year's screening opportunity, as the spring screening session is only for students moving in new to the district after the fall testing window is closed.
The forms and further information about the program can be found here.
Once the request is submitted through the google form, the campus GT coordinator will contact parents via email when the testing dates are set and share additional information. Please plan to attend the Virtual Elementary GT Parent Event on October 14, at 11:30 AM, for an informative presentation about the program along with a Q&A session with your campus GT teacher.
You are also welcome to contact your campus GT coordinator directly, at any time, with questions. The West Cypress GT coordinator is Ms. Natalie Nowrocki.
Thank you,
Amanda Prehn | Director of Elementary Curriculum & Instruction
District GT Coordinator | Phone: 512.533.5761 | prehna@ltisdschools.org
Now Hiring!
WCHE is continuing to hire for this school year. Perhaps, one of our open positions is perfect for you! Currently, we are looking for full-time instructional aides.
To view the LTISD employment website, click here!
Upcoming Events
By 09/30/22............Join the PTO & Help Dunk Ms. Russ!
09/17/22.................LTHS Cheer Clinic @ LTHS Cheer Gym 9 am - 12 pm Register in Advance!
09/22/22.................LTCL Book Mobile @ West Cypress Park 3 - 5 pm
09/23/22.................GT 3rd - 5th Grade Students' EnGOLFing Learning Field Trip 9:45 - 1:45
09/26/22.................LTEF Fore the Kids Golf Tournament Learn More Here
09/30/22.................Tiger Pep Rally @ 7:40 am in the Gym Please RSVP if attending.
10/05/22.................WCHE Spirit Night @ Angel's 6 - 9 pm!
10/06/22.................Fall Picture Day!
10/06/22.................LTCL Book Mobile @ West Cypress Park 3 - 5 pm
10/07/22.................Student Holiday!! No School for Students Today!
10/10/22.................Student Holiday!! No School for Students Today!
10/11 - 10/21/22.....APEX Leadership Team on Campus
10/14/22.................Virtual GT Parent Event 11:30 am
10/20/22.................APEX Fun Run!
10/20/22.................LTCL Book Mobile @ West Cypress Park 3 - 5 pm
10/21/22.................Parent GT Referrals Due by Today
10/27/22.................PTO General Assembly 9 am - Superintendent Norton is Guest Speaker
10/28/22.................Tiger Pep Rally in the Gym 7:40 am RSVP
10/31/22.................Student Holiday!! No School for Students!
Useful Links
West Cypress Hills Elementary
Email: WCHPrincipal@ltisdschools.org
Website: https://www.ltisdschools.org/Domain/16
Phone: 512-533-7500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ltisdschools
Twitter: @principalwch