The Serene Scoop
Serene Hills Elementary School --- Apr. 14, 2022
Upcoming Dates:
Apr. 20th: 2nd Grade Field Trip to Dell Diamond
Apr. 22nd: SHE Carnival / Dancing into Science for KG & 1st Grade
Apr. 27th: Admin. Professionals Day
May 2nd - 6th: Teacher / Staff Appreciation Week
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
May 24th: 4th Grade Living History Museum
May 27th: End of Grading Period / Last Day of School / Early Release / 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony & Walk
May 30th: Holiday - Memorial Day
June 1st: Report Cards Visible in Skyward
PreK Easter Egg Hunt
2nd Grade Poses with Easter Bunny During Recess
The Hive Art Show Participants
Fun in P.E.
Student Council Spring Fundraiser
Next Week in Second Step:
This month, our schoolwide theme is friendship skills. In our morning announcements and school assembly, we’ll be reminding students to invite others to play, play in fair ways, take responsibility for mistakes by making amends, and how to handle name-calling assertively. These skills help students make and keep friends.
In our school we have a rule about being respectful. It’s not respectful to call people names that hurt their feelings. If someone calls you a name, you can ignore the person or speak to him or her assertively. You can tell the person it’s not okay to call you names. If the person doesn’t stop calling you names, you should tell an adult. Saying kind words to others helps you make and keep friends!
Accelerated math opportunity for 5th grade students in 2022-23
Parents of 4th graders,
Lake Travis ISD offers an accelerated mathematics course for 5th grade students who exhibit exceptional talent in the area of mathematics. Your child can test one time for acceptance into this program on one of the following dates: July 28, August 5, or August 16th. The final testing date of Aug. 16, is the first day of school and will be the final opportunity. More information on location and testing times will be mailed to your home address mid-June.
Indicators your child may be a good candidate for consideration:
Has consistently made high marks in math classes in school thus far.
Scored “Masters” on the 3rd Grade and 4th Grade Math STAAR exams.
Picks up math concepts very quickly with very little assistance (i.e. upon one demonstration or explanation).
Can manage a fast pace of instruction and associated homework.
Understands and can apply math above his/her grade level.
This 5th grade accelerated mathematics course includes all of 6th grade and vertically aligned 7th grade TEKS. Successful completion of this course allows students in 6th grade to begin middle school in the Honors 7th grade mathematics class (which includes 8th grade TEKS and vertically aligned 7th grade TEKS) with other 7th grade students.
If your child qualifies for Accelerated Math in 5th grade, this would be a double-accelerated leap to 8th grade math TEKS in 6th grade, leading to Algebra 1 in 7th grade and Geometry in 8th grade. This math path would lead to a student being placed in Algebra 2 as a freshman at Lake Travis High School along with students from the sophomore and junior class. The intent of this math path is for students who qualify to take higher level math courses during their junior and senior years, not to finish their math requirements early to avoid taking math in the last two years of high school.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the GT campus coordinator at your child's current campus:
LTE - Tina Pena penat@ltisdschools.org
LWE - Tom Seabolt seaboltt@ltisdschools.org
BCE - Cheryl Anson ansonc@ltisdschools.org
LPE - Vanessa Aguillon aguillonv@ltisdschools.org
SHE - Stephanie Cardarella cardarellas@ltisdschools.org
WCHE - Erika Serhus serhuse@ltisdschools.org
RHE - Cara Beth McLeod mcleodc@ltisdschools.org
Thank you!
Lyndsae M. Benton, Ed.D.
Director - Elementary Curriculum & Instruction
Lake Travis ISD
Office: 512-533-6027
Request from Nurse Bobbi
Spring Cleaning?! If you have clothes your kiddos have grown out of, the clinic is desperate for girls/boys shorts, shirts, undies & socks! All sizes are needed as we are running low. We even take gently used tennis shoes! If you have extra stuff you plan to donate, please consider dropping off a few things to the clinic.
Thank you!!
Carnival Needs You!
Please click the links below for volunteer opportunities:
Carnival Set Up / Tear Down Volunteers
Carnival Prize Wheel Donations
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