Bee Cave Beehive
11.8.22
Dear Bobcat Parents,
Thank you so much to all of you that are able to, and continue to, give of your time to come and volunteer to support our school!
Sincerely,
Principal Kellner
#bobcatssoar22-23
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Nov. 8th ........................... Election Day
Nov. 11th ......................... Veteran's Day Performance
November 18 .................. Dress Fancy Day
November 21-25 ........... Student/Staff Holiday
December 9 .................... Wear your tackiest holiday attire
Tacky Wacky Coping Skills
(Laughter is sometimes a great coping skill!)
Coping Skills for Stress Management
Holiday Grade Level Party Day and Times
December 14
9:30am - 10:30am ....... 5th Grade
11:45am - 12:45pm ..... Kinder
1:30pm - 2:30pm ......... 3rd Grade
December 15
8:00am - 9:00am ......... 1st Grade
9:15am - 10:15am ....... 2nd Grade
11:30am - 12:30pm ......... 4th Grade
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Library Reading challenges are meant to encourage independent reading. Allowing students to choose their own books for independent reading is a great start to improving a child’s love of reading. There are many ways to grow reading excitement, but giving students a choice in reading material and how they want to share their reading are great first steps. This challenge is mostly for intrinsic gratification for reading. However, if students want to share their completed log with me in the library in November and again in December, they are welcome to receive a reading bracelet or “fancy bookmark” to acknowledge their efforts.
Have fun!
Mrs. Bingham, BCE Librarian
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Board action reinforces commitment to student and school safety
Dear Lake Travis ISD Staff, Parents and Guardians,
During Wednesday night’s school board meeting, our trustees approved two action items that will further support student and campus safety.
First, the board adopted a resolution authorizing the Lake Travis ISD administration to apply for the Bullet-Resistant Shield Grant Program. The recent tragedy in Uvalde emphasizes the importance of security in public schools. In response, the State of Texas authorized certain grant programs in order to improve the ability of public schools to respond to emergencies. One of these programs is the Bullet-Resistant Shield Program which provides funding for ballistic shields to be used by police officers employed by the District. In the event of a shooting, these ballistic shields will provide extra protection to our police officers.
Secondly, our school board voted to amend local policy that will allow the District to purchase, store, and administer opioid antagonists such as Naloxone (also known as Narcan) in the event of a drug-related overdose—in particular, fentanyl. Only a registered nurse or other designated and trained District employee will be authorized to administer this medication and may do so only in accordance with a standing order or procedures approved by a physician licensed to practice medicine in the state of Texas.
While we are not aware of any fentanyl overdoses at Lake Travis ISD, we know that the greater Austin community has been impacted. We want you to be informed of this crisis and partner with us to create awareness. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid typically used to treat patients with chronic severe pain. Under the supervision of a licensed medical professional, fentanyl has a legitimate medical use. According to the Drug Enforcement Agency’s website, illicitly manufactured fentanyl is often the ingredient used in counterfeit pills sold as something else like Xanax, Percocet, or oxycodone. It is important to note that while fentanyl may be present in pills, it can also be found in more commonly used products such as vape cartridges. Furthermore, law enforcement agencies are reporting that many who overdose on fentanyl believe they were taking something to help ease their anxiety. When someone is experiencing a fentanyl overdose, they might experience dizziness, weakness of the muscles, slow and shallow breathing, and unconsciousness. Fentanyl is highly potent. In fact, a dose the size of the tip of a pencil is considered a lethal amount.
The DEA is especially advising the public of an alarming emerging trend of colorful fentanyl, referred to as “rainbow fentanyl,” available across the United States. Drug traffickers have made these pills look like candy, coming in a variety of bright colors, shapes and sizes, in an effort to appeal to kids and young adults. We encourage parents to communicate the dangers of fentanyl to their children. Anyone can anonymously report or notify school officials of incidents or actions which may pose a danger to individuals or the school during or outside the instructional day through our Cavs Who Care tip line.
All LTISD campus nurses and police officers will be equipped with Narcan which can help reverse the effects of an opioid overdose within minutes. Narcan has proven to be a highly-effective, life-saving treatment when administered during an emergency. You can learn more about this medication at www.narcan.com.
At no other time have school safety and security been at the forefront of our daily operations as they are today. We know you expect nothing less. It is imperative that Lake Travis ISD take proactive measures to ensure response and care can be provided as quickly as possible in the event of an emergency occurring on school property. On behalf of our school board and the administration, thank you for your continued support and partnership. Working together, we will keep our students and schools safe.
Sincerely,
Paul Norton
Superintendent of Schools
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LTISD Annual Turkey Trot 2022
Join us, rain or shine!
Certified 5k Turkey Trot and 1 mile Puffin' for Stuffin' on Thanksgiving morning!
Run, walk, or jog with the whole family and friends to raise funds for Lake Travis schools!
Turkey Costumes, Strollers, and Leashed Dogs Welcome!
Start a Family Tradition at the Hill Country Turkey Trot right here in Lakeway!
Please share this invitation with family and friends!
Register Today!
Early Bird Registration ends Oct. 31st
THANKSGIVING DAY
Thursday, November 24, 2022
7:30 - 8:00 AM Park & Shuttle
Plan enough time to arrive, park & warm up before the race!
8:00 AM 5K Race Line-Up Starts
8:15 AM 1M Puffin' for Stuffin' Line-Up Starts
8:20 AM National Anthem & Opening Prayer
8:30 AM 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Puffin' for Stuffin' Begin
The Hills Country Club
26 Club Estates Parkway, Austin, TX 78738
Early Bird Fees: (Before 11/1)
Adults $30
Kids 6-18 $20
5 & Under FREE (with t-shirt $5)
Chipped 5K Timing Add $5
Add $5 beginning 11/1
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SHAC
The Lake Travis School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) is a group appointed by the board of trustees to serve at the district level. Members of the SHAC come from different areas of the community and from within the school district. The majority of members must be parents who are not employed by the district. SHACs assist the district in ensuring that local community values are reflected in health education instruction. Additionally, SHACs play an important role in strengthening the connection between health and learning. They can help parents and community stakeholders reinforce the knowledge and skills children need to stay healthy for a lifetime. The SHAC liaison presents the committees' recommendations annually to the school board in the areas of nutrition, health education, human sexuality education, mental health, drug abuse prevention, and physical fitness and activity.
The SHAC meets 4-6 times throughout the year at the EDC from 1:00-2:30pm on the fourth Thursday of the month. If you are interested in serving on the SHAC, please submit an application here to be considered for membership. If you have additional questions, please contact Jennifer Lyon, Director of Health and SEL, at lyonj@ltisdschools.org.
Jennifer Lyon | Director of Health and Social Emotional Learning
Phone: 512.533.5940 | lyonj@ltisdschools.org | www.ltisdschools.org
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Bobcat Assembly Schedule Fall 2022
November 11 .............. Kinder - 2
November 18 .............. 3rd - 5th
December 2 ................ Kinder - 2
December 9 ................ 3rd - 5th
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LUNCH INFORMATION
If you are coming to eat with your child, only your child can join you for lunch. Also, when having lunch with your child, the stage is reserved for parents visiting.
Kindergarten.......10:15 to 10:45
1st Grade............11:30 to 12:00
2nd Grade...........12:05 to 12:35
3rd Grade............10:55 to 11:25
4th Grade............12:40 to 1:10
5th Grade..............1:15 to 1:45
Please visit the Bee Cave website to access the district’s Food and Nutrition (FANS) website to add money to your child’s lunch account, view your child’s purchases, access the daily menu, and to set restrictions for your child’s lunch. It is not permissible for the cafeteria and school staff to restrict your child’s purchases. Please take the time to review the FANS site and establish your child’s lunch account. It is suggested that all students have an account with a few days credit on it in case lunches or money are misplaced or forgotten.
We are still running one lunch line, so if you can send your child with a lunch that can give your child more time to eat. However, please know that your child can stay in the cafeteria to finish eating after the lunch is over if they need to.
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A MakerSpace is an area that allows for creativity and innovation to occur so that all students have the opportunity to engage in learning experiences that allow them to make real life connections. For example, within this makerspace our students will have the freedom to design, engineer, fabricate, create, build and collaborate. Makerspaces provide students with a place to tinker and develop something that may not have been possible to create without a space with resources.
If you are interested in volunteering please contact Melanie Cravey @ craveym@ltisdschools.org and click the following link to sign up MakerSpace November volunteer signup genius
Please use the links provided below to sign up your child to come to the Maker Space.
K1 BCE October Makerspace Signup
Second Grade BCE October MakerSpace Signup
Third Grade BCE October Makerspace Signup
Fourth Grade BCE October Makerspace signup
Fifth Grade BCE October Makerspace Signup
We are also still looking for an every other week 5th grade volunteer, as well as subs. BCE Volunteer Sign Up October 2022
Please email Melanie Cravey @ craveym@ltisdschools.org if you would like to volunteer.
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Water bottles & Other Personal Items
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CAMPUS SECURITY
Safety and security is our top priority. We believe relationships are critical to successful schools, and ultimately, our families and students are the best partners in keeping our campuses safe. Our principals and school administrators investigate every reported tip or threat. We work with law enforcement and take quick and appropriate action, including notifying families, if there is a valid danger on campus.
We ask all of our families and students to please share any information regarding school or student safety by either directly contacting a school staff member or by using the Cavs Who Care Tip Line, our anonymous alert system. As LTISD grows, we will continue to explore and collaborate with other school districts to find new ways to improve safety and security at our campuses.
Standard Response Protocol
A critical ingredient in the safe school recipe is the classroom response to an incident at school. Weather events, fire, accidents, intruders and other threats to student safety are scenarios that are planned and trained for by students, teachers, staff and administration.
LTISD is expanding its safety program to include the Standard Response Protocol. The SRP is based on these five actions: Lockout, Lockdown, Evacuate, Shelter and Hold. In the event of an emergency, the action and appropriate direction will be announced on the PA system.
Students and staff will be trained and the school will practice these drills over the course of the school year.
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Absences
Consistent school attendance is critical for the development of your child. When they miss school, we miss them! The entire school day is needed to deliver the full instructional program. Students need to come to school and attend the full day unless they have fever, a communicable disease, or family emergency. Help us communicate the importance of daily attendance to your child and schedule necessary appointments around school hours. When an absence is necessary, report the absence using Smart Tag. For questions regarding attendance concerns, please e-mail our Registrar, Irena Veliatos, at veliatosi@ltisdschools.org. A note explaining any absence is required upon the student’s return to school.
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From Our Amazing PTO
Dear Parents,
The BCE PTO newsletter is automatically sent out to everyone who has an active account on our PTO website, bcepto.com. If you haven't yet registered or need to update your information, please do! You won't want to miss out on all the important updates for PTO meetings, volunteer opportunities, fundraisers, and more!
Our BCE PTO Board
Mari Muters - President
Tiffany Greenberg - Vice President
Tiffany Bennett - Treasurer
Jeana Champman - Membership
Natalie Nugent & Becky Winters - Fundraising
Meagan Gafford - Secretary
Click here PTO News Letter to access the most recent issue.
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Technology issues - password resets, computer issues 512 533 6545
Technology webpage https://www.ltisdschools.org/Domain/27
TEA on Minimum Standard Health Protocols on Visits to Schools During Campus Closures
https://tea.texas.gov/texas-schools/health-safety-discipline/covid/minimum-standard-health-protocols-for-school-employees-in-school-building-during-campus-closuresBee Cave Elementary
Website: https://www.ltisdschools.org/Domain/12
Location: 14300 Hamilton Pool Road, Austin, TX, USA
Phone: 512-533-6250
Twitter: @BCEBobcats