The Serene Scoop
Serene Hills Elementary School --- Nov. 19, 2021
As we begin the holiday season, I want you all to know how truly grateful I am for our students, families, staff, and community. I am thankful for parents that are willing to partner with us, even when the world around us seems to be divided. Please know we are grateful for your children. The joy and innocence they bring into our days are a life-raft to us. I appreciate our staff that loves on our littles, keeps them safe during the day, and teaches them with unceasing care.
Thank you to our wonderful PTO for providing us the main courses for our staff potluck! It was a delightful lunch!
We hope you enjoy your Thanksgiving break!
Warmly,
Keegan Luedecke
SHE Principal
Hudson Davila was the first student to run a marathon this year. 26.2 miles! Way to run, Hudson!
Upcoming Dates:
Nov. 22-26 ------- Thanksgiving Break
Nov. 29th --------- Watch DOG Dads Soft-Launch
Nov. 30-Dec. 2---- PTO Student Holiday Shop Event
Dec. 3rd ----------- Spelling Bee
Dec. 15th---------- Holiday Parties
Dec. 16th --------- Early Release / End of Grading Period / Holiday Sing Along during specials
Dec. 17th--------- No School / Professional Development Day
Dec. 20-Jan. 3 -- No School
Jan. 4 ------------ Beginning of 3rd Grading Period
Next Week in Second Step:
Everyone feels a lot of different feelings. We feel these feelings in our bodies. Some feelings are comfortable, and others are uncomfortable, but all of them are okay! This week, notice what feelings you have. Pay attention to clues in your body and in the situation to help you understand how you feel. Which feelings are comfortable, and which ones are uncomfortable? See if you can name your feelings.
Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) is back at Serene Hills!
This program promotes male presence on campus. Volunteers (fathers and father figures) spend a day at the school. Watch D.O.G.S. may read and work on flash cards with students, play at recess, eat lunch with students, watch the school entrances and hallways, assist with traffic flow and any other assigned activities where they actively engage with not only their own students, but other students as well.
Steps to participate in Watch DOGS:
1. Sign up online: https://signup.com/go/YOEobMT
2. Order a shirt: https://dadsofgreatstudents.com/general/watch-d-o-g-s-military-stencil-shirt.html
3. Show up at 7:15 on your day and have fun being a role model!
Check out our Facebook page for all the latest news: https://www.facebook.com/SHEWatchDOGS
TEA Social Studies Newsletter
Social Studies TEKS Review Survey
As part of the State Board of Education’s process to review and revise the social studies Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), the Texas Education Agency (TEA) is surveying educators to help inform the recommendations of the social studies TEKS review work groups. We encourage you to provide your feedback regarding the current social studies TEKS by completing the survey.
Please note that survey will only be open for four weeks, so you are encouraged to complete the survey as soon as possible. The Social Studies TEKS Review Survey will close on December 10, 2021.
The link to the Social Studies TEKS Review Survey is https://tea.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6PXR2JYyIHIv2jc
Social Studies TEKS Review Work Group Application
The State Board of Education’s TEKS review and revision process calls for multiple, separate work groups to make recommendations to the SBOE for revisions to the current standards. SBOE members nominate individuals, including educators, parents, business and industry representatives, and employers, to serve on TEKS review work groups.
The SBOE is now accepting applications to serve on social studies TEKS review work groups. Applications received will be submitted to SBOE members for review throughout the process.
Individuals selected will be asked to serve on one or more work groups. TEKS review work groups typically convene for two-day meetings and may include Saturdays. Additional days or meetings may be scheduled if needed. TEA is currently conducting TEKS review meetings virtually but is expected to return to face-to-face meetings soon. The invitation to serve on a work group will include the format/location of the meeting.
To access the application and for more information regarding the K-12 social studies TEKS review, please visit the Social Studies TEKS Review webpage at https://tea.texas.gov/academics/curriculum-standards/teks-review/2021-2022-social-studies-teks-review.
Questions regarding the application or TEKS review process may be sent via email to teks@tea.texas.gov.
Thank you for your commitment to serving Texas students.
NEW! COVID Reporting Forms
In accordance with our Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan, parents must report a student who is test-confirmed COVID positive to the campus nurse and/or campus administrator:
To report a positive student COVID-19 case, please click here.
Additionally, in accordance with rules published by the Texas Education Agency, any student living in the same household as a COVID-19 positive person will be required to quarantine and may not re-enter school until 10 days after their date of last exposure to the positive individual. If a student begins exhibiting COVID symptoms or tests positive, the student must remain off campus until the applicable re-entry criteria have been met:
To report a LTISD student household close contact, please click here.
Thank you for your support as we work together to keep our community safe and healthy.
Substitute Teachers Desperately Needed!
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Serene Hills Elementary Homepage
2021-2022 School Supplies Lists
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Food and Nutrition Services (FANS):
Serene Hills Elementary School
The Serene Hills Elementary community commits to engaging every student in innovative, collaborative learning focused on growth and to igniting a passion for learning in which everyone is valued.
Website: https://www.ltisdschools.org/SHE
Location: 3301 Serene Hills Drive, Lakeway, TX, United States
Phone: 512-533-7400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/serenehillspto/
Twitter: @SHEsailors