The Serene Scoop
Friday, September 18, 2020
Message From the Principal:
We have had another successful week here at Serene Hills. The students and teachers are definitely getting into the groove now, both remotely and in-person. We know that these unique circumstances are giving everyone challenges in some way. We are so appreciative of our students' parents & guardians for continuing to push on and support our students, staff, and school. Whether your students are learning from home or the classroom we love ALL our students and we appreciate you and your partnership.
Next week, in Second Step lessons, your students will talk all about one school rule we have, Living Safely. Safe actions keep everyone's bodies from being hurt. When we act in safe ways, we keep our hands to ourselves, and don't use them to touch others in hurtful ways. When we use safe words, we make sure nobody's feelings are hurt. Safe words are kind and respectful. This next week, we will be encouraging students to think about how they can act and speak in safe ways in the classroom, hallways, lunchroom, and out at recess.
I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
Thank you,
Keegan Luedecke
Principal
Friendly Reminder:
Upcoming Dates:
Sept. 24th: Instructional Status Change Form Due for 2nd Grading Period
Sept. 29th - Oct. 8th: Apex is Coming!
Oct. 6th: School Pictures for In-Person Learners
Oct. 8th: End of 1st Grading Period
Oct. 9th: Student Holiday/Professional Development Day
Oct. 12th: Student & Staff Holiday
Oct. 13th: Beginning of 2nd Grading Period
Late Nov./Early Dec.: Picture Retakes & School Pictures for Remote Learners
Message From Nurse Bobbi
***Please remember to screen your children each morning before school.***
If your child has even one of the symptoms on the screening list, they should stay home.
Symptoms are:
★ Feeling feverish or a measured temperature greater than or equal to 100.0 degrees Fahrenheit
★ Loss of taste or smell
★ Cough
★ Difficulty breathing
★ Shortness of breath
★ Headache
★ Chills
★ Sore throat
★ Shaking or exaggerated shivering
★ Muscle or body aches
★ Diarrhea
★ Fatigue
★ Congestion or runny nose
★ Nausea or vomiting
Please know that children who come to school with symptoms will be sent home.
It is important that everyone become familiar with the re-entry protocol.
Re-entry protocol applies to students who experience symptoms at home OR if they are sent home from school.
● at least one day (24 hours) has passed since recovery (resolution of fever without the use of fever-reducing medications); ● the individual has improvement in symptoms (e.g., cough, shortness of breath); and ● at least ten days have passed since symptoms first appeared.
The 10 days must be observed even if symptoms only last a short while and the child did not have fever.
If your student wants to return to school before completing the above stay at home period, you must either: ● obtain a medical professional’s note (with date) clearing the student for the return based on an alternative diagnosis; or ● obtain an acute infection test (at a physician’s office, approved testing location found at tdem.texas.govc/covid19/, or another site) that comes back negative for COVID-19. Any rapid ANTIGEN test that is negative, must also be accompanied by a doctor’s note stating when the student is allowed to return to school.
Thank you!
Bobbi Roberts, RN
Serene Hills Elementary Nurse
512-533-7401- Fax
Yearbook Cover Drawing Contest
Requirements:
- Submit paper sized 8.5 x 11
- Incorporate "Serene Hills Elementary School" name into the drawing/picture
- Incorporate this year's theme: Home of the Brave
- It must be original artwork
- Students may work individually or with another SHE student
- No student names may be written on the front, but should be written lightly on the back of the paper.
All submissions due by October 2nd by 3 PM.
Your child may turn in submissions to their homeroom teacher or the front office.
-Elle Norman
Gifted & Talented (GT) Discovery Information for Families
Click HERE for information about LTISD's GT/Discovery Program. Please review if you are interested in having your child evaluated for the program.
We will hold question and answer sessions with parents/guardians on September 29th.
Elementary Q&A Meeting - 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Sept. 29, 2020
Elementary GT Program Q&A Virtual Google Meet Session Link
The yearly nomination window to have your child tested for the LTISD Discovery (Gifted & Talented) Program is currently open. The deadline for nominations is October 16, 2020. You can find the nomination forms HERE on the district website.
Useful Links:
Food and Nutrition Services (FANS):
Box Tops Help Our School!
No more clipping. No more sending Box Tops to school. All you need is your phone!
Download the all-new Box Tops app, shop as you normally would, then simply scan your store receipts to find participating products. The app will automatically credit SHE’s Box Tops earnings online.
Serene Hills Elementary School
Location: 3301 Serene Hills Drive, Austin, TX, USA
Phone: 512-533-7400
Twitter: @SHEsailors