The Serene Scoop
Serene Hills Elementary School --- May 6, 2022
Upcoming Dates:
May 10th: Math STAAR for 3rd, 4th, 5th / Campus Closed to Visitors
May 11th: Reading STAAR for 3rd, 4th, 5th / Campus Closed to Visitors
May 12th: Science STAAR for 5th / Campus Closed to Visitors
May 20th: EOY Mile Run for PE / KG Musical Performance
May 24th: 4th Grade Living History Museum
May 27th: End of Grading Period / Last Day of School / Early Release / 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony & Walk / No Extended Care
May 30th: Holiday - Memorial Day
June 1st: Report Cards Visible in Skyward
Final Mile Run Times:
1st: 8:00am
5th: 8:20
Kinder: 9:35
4th: 8:40
2nd: 10:25
3rd: 11:15
Shipley's Donuts - Limited S.H.E. Design
Hutch Philpott was the winner of SHE PTO silent auction item, Shipley's Design a Donut! It will be on sale starting Monday for $2. Shipley's can take preorders as well. If you're interested, call the store 512-358-1486 or email shipley@shipleydonutsLT.com
A portion of the sales will be donated back to our PTO!
Library Books
Parent Action Requested: Student Intent to Return Form for 2022-2023 School Year
Dear Lake Travis ISD Parents and Guardians,
As district and campus administrators begin preparing for the 2022-2023 school year, parents of currently enrolled students are asked to submit their child's intent to return to Lake Travis ISD. This information will assist the district with staffing and programming decisions for the upcoming school year.
Please complete the Google form linked below to let us know if your child will be returning to LTISD for the 2022-2023 school year (complete one form per student):
Student Intent to Return Form for 2022-2023 School Year
Please note, the Google Form is for planning purposes only. Parents of returning students for the 2022-2023 school year will be asked to complete a Returning Student packet via Skyward Family Access later this summer.
Sincerely,
Marco Alvarado
Exec. Director of Communications & Community Relations
3rd - 5th STAAR Testing Information
Campus Testing Schedule:
May 10th: Math STAAR for 3rd, 4th, 5th
May 11th: Reading STAAR for 3rd, 4th, 5th
May 12th: Science STAAR for 5th
Testing Environment:
Testing days are like no other at school. To comply with state and local policies, we must maintain a secure testing environment at all times. To help you understand the requirements, here are the guidelines used on testing days:
The school is considered in a "testing environment" until all tests have been collected and teachers have been instructed to release the students. Test security procedures are in place this entire time and do not end when a student and/or room has completed testing.
Students may not have cell phones in their possession when we are in a testing environment, this is a TEA/AP requirement. Watches that function as communication devices (such as an Apple watch) have the same restrictions and rules as cell phones. Students may leave them at home, in their locker, or with their teacher. Violations to this policy may result in their test being invalidated as well as being subject to school discipline.
Students will not be released early from the testing room until the end of the four hour testing window; we want all students to have adequate time to pace themselves and not feel rushed. Students leaving early cause disruptions to other students so please refrain from picking up your student early.
Due to a variety of circumstances, we may have students testing at all times during the school day. Therefore, the campus testing rules remain in effect all day.
Visitors are not allowed in secure testing areas, including hallways or other areas where students who are testing may be located. Therefore, no visitors will be admitted on campus throughout the testing day.
HB4545:
In June 2021, the Texas legislature passed House Bill (HB) 4545 which updated Texas Education Code (TEC) 28.0211. It is now required for Accelerated Instruction (AI) to be implemented for students who did not perform satisfactorily or did not take the STAAR or high school end-of-course exams.
In accordance with state law, a total of 30 hours of supplemental instruction will be provided during the school year and/or during the summer as needed. This instruction will be focused on the STAAR/EOC area(s) identified and will occur at least one time per week. State law requires this accelerated instruction, and it cannot be waived. For any student who does not pass the STAAR test in grades 3, 5, or 8 in math or reading, the school district is required to establish an accelerated learning committee to develop an individual educational plan for the student and monitor progress.
Serene Hills Elementary 2022-2023 Enrollment Instructions
- Go to www.ltisdschools.org/enrollment
- Click on Students New to the District: 2022-2023 School Year
- ·Have the following documents ready to upload into the online enrollment:
- Certified copy of birth certificate (incoming kindergarteners must be 5 years old by September 1)
- Proof of residency (i.e. lease agreement, closing documents, property tax statement, or property deed AND a current utility bill – water, electricity or gas – with matching address)
- Immunization records – Signed by a doctor
- Social Security Card (preferred, but optional)
- Photo ID of parent/guardian enrolling child
Questions regarding filling out online enrollment form in Skyward email skyward@ltisdschools.org
Questions regarding enrollment requirements: email SHE Registrar Dyan Milam at milamd@ltisdschools.org
PRE-K Information
- Application for Qualifying PreK starts March 28th
- Application for Tuition PreK starts April 1st 10am
- PreK questions email Lisa at: prosperstevensonl@ltisdschools.org
SMART TAG Reminder:
Please use the SMART TAG dismissal portal to let us know how your child is going home.
Here is the link.
Does your child have an Enrichment Class, Early Dismissal, Absence? Any exception to the daily default dismissal should be entered into the Smart Tag Parent Portal. It is so easy to use, you will love it. Teachers read the report every afternoon right before dismissal to let students know how they will go home each day. You must make any changes before 2 p.m.
COVID Reporting
Please follow the instructions below to report COVID cases or close contacts.
To report your student's COVID-19 diagnosis, please go to THIS LINK and fill out the information. After you submit the form, you will see another link to report siblings as close contacts. Please fill out this form for each sibling affected.
To report a CLOSE CONTACT within the household, please go to THIS LINK and fill out the information.
****If there are LTISD siblings in close contact with a positive person in the household, please do not send them to school. They need to stay home to quarantine and watch for symptoms. This does not apply if the siblings are fully vaccinated (2nd vaccine greater than 2 weeks ago) OR Covid positive in the last 3 months. You will need to update the nurse at robertsbo@ltisdschools.org.
A nurse or staff member will contact you to go over return dates. Please allow up to 24-48 hours for contact. Thank you for your understanding.
Information about LTISD's Response to COVID-19, including the case dashboard and district protocols for student and staff illnesses, can be found HERE on the LTISD website.
STEPS TO VOLUNTEER AT SERENE HILLS ELEMENTARY
Volunteers will need to complete the online Volunteer Agreement & sign the paper Confidentiality Agreement in person. The Confidentiality Agreement will be found on the wall in the front office labeled "Volunteer" & the website address to complete the Volunteer Agreement will be posted on the computer.
Program Description
- Volunteers can perform any job that does not require working alone with students. Note: If volunteers plan to work alone with one or more students, they must agree to a complete criminal background check to be conducted by the Texas Department of Public Safety. Inquire with the campus Volunteer Coordinator for more details.
- Volunteers will be required to Raptor in with a driver's license each time they visit.
- Volunteers will be required to sign a Confidentiality Pledge each school year.
- Volunteer opportunities are available as soon as the campus is ready to receive assistance.
2021-2022 Volunteer Handbook - Español
2021-2022 Volunteer Agreement - Español
For more information about volunteering click here: Community Relations.
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
Useful Links:
Useful Links:
Serene Hills:
Serene Hills Elementary Homepage
2021-2022 School Supplies Lists
Transportation:
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