Can you believe it is already October? I know it does not always feel like it, but it is officially FALL. Seems just like yesterday we were welcoming all of our new kindergarteners to Kinder Camp and showing the second graders how to find their rooms upstairs. And now we are hosting parent/teacher conferences and preparing for report cards to go home (or technically shared in your Home Access Center). Let us know if you have NOT had your parent/teacher conference yet and need help setting one up with your child's teacher. You may also double-check that you are able to log into your child's HAC (Home Access Center). Report cards will be posted by October 21. If you are looking for resources you can use at home, please check out the Leander ISD LaunchPad for online apps your child can use from home for practice, reinforcement, or fun! You can also reach out to your child's teacher if you need ideas on how to support your child at home. Our number one recommendation is to have your husky READ, READ, READ!!!

This month holds so many fun times and events for our community! Most are listed below. Please let us know if you have any questions about any of the events happening in October. Remember that most of these events and the calendar are also shared on our PHE website, Facebook page, and Twitter.

As always, we are here to help!

Heather Robbins

heather.robbins@leanderisd.org

Nominate them for our Leader of the Pack: Staff Edition recognition. Please fill out this PHE staff recognition form and tell us why this staff member should be recognized. We will choose one-two teachers/staff members per week and they will be recognized at our Husky Huddle and receive a certificate and treat!

You can also use this link to find out what your staff members "favorite things" are and grab them a snack or treat to say "thank you" for all of their hard work and efforts!

To all of our veterans and active service members: we will be celebrating Veteran's Day on Friday, November 11th where you are welcome to join us for breakfast at 7:10 AM (see prices below) and a special Veteran's Day Husky Huddle in the gym at 7:30 AM. We will also be playing a very special slide show in our front foyer hallway.

If you know a veteran or active service member, please email us a picture (jpg) to be used in our slideshow. Send pictures to Laura Armour laura.armour@leanderisd.org. In order to be included in this year's slideshow, we will need all pictures emailed by Friday, November 4. If you have submitted a picture in the past, it will already be included. Please call if you have any questions! A HUGE thank you to our community who have served!

On October 12, all students will receive the annual student bullying training from Mrs. Fields during their specials time. Mrs. Fields will present the training and focus on what the term “bullying” means and how to respond to it. There will also be conversation regarding that “mean” and “rude” behavior, at times, can be mistaken for bullying. We thought that it would be helpful to share those meanings with parents, as well, so that you can support your child at home with these understandings. As always, please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. You can also check out the Leander ISD site on bully prevention.

We're excited to announce Silver Shoe coming up on Friday October 14 during your child's PE class. This is an event where each grade class competes against each other to see who can run/walk the most laps in 20 minutes. This will take place outside on our track.

All laps will be recorded and the class with the highest average laps per student will be crowned the fastest class. Our class winner from each grade will have the honor to sign our Silver Shoe Trophy and display it in their classroom until the next event as well as have their picture taken to display in the PE hall.

To make this event successful, we are looking for volunteers to help run our event. If you are interested in helping, please click on the link below to sign up for a time slot to volunteer.

Volunteer Link to help run our Silver Shoe Event:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44A5A72AA4FBC07-silver

Below are the class times your child will be running for Silver Shoe
PreK - 8:15 - 8:45
Kindergarten - 12:55 - 1:45
1st Grade - 9:45 - 10:35
2nd Grade - 11:35 - 12:25
3rd Grade - 1:50 - 2:40
4th Grade - 10:40 - 11:30
5th Grade - 8:50 - 9:40

If you will be on campus to participate with your child's class, please fill out this form ASAP. You can email Joanna Price at joanna.price@leanderisd.org or call the front office at 512-570-6400 if you have any questions about volunteering or RSVP'ing to be at the event. See you there!

Hi Husky Families! Counseling services at PHE are off to a great start this year! Here are four visual tools with a brief description that are taught during K-5 counseling lessons throughout the year. These are utilized by teachers in the classroom, and they are also great tools to use at home! Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions about how to use these resources or if you need any additional support from our counseling program.

Unity Day will be celebrated at school on Friday, October 21. Students are encouraged to wear orange on this day to show that we are united as a campus that promotes kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Our kindness club (C2) will help facilitate a presentation to students, and Mrs. Arnold has taught all of the students a kindness song that we will sing together as a campus. We will share videos and pictures of this special day with all of you via social media, so be on the lookout!

Also, Red Ribbon Week will be recognized the week of October 24.At the elementary level, we use this week to encourage students to make healthy choices with their bodies. Eating healthy foods, exercising, and getting plenty of rest improves learning, emotional regulation, and lowers the risk of developing many mental and physical illnesses. Dress-up days to celebrate this week will be shared soon!

Looking forward to a busy and FUN October at the Hill!!!

Lisa Thomas

lisa.thomas@leanderisd.org

(512) 570-6416

Counseling Request Form

PHE will be hosting a night of fun and learning for all of our families! Thursday, October 27 from 5:30-7:30 PM students can wear their school-appropriate Halloween costumes and bring their family to PHE to learn some fun math games and get tips on how to work on literacy at home.

More information to come!

If needed, PHE has a sensory time and room at all PHE events. If your child would like to attend events early (30 minutes prior to the posted start time) for transition purposes or if you would like to have access to our sensory room (room 1211) during PHE events, please contact Mrs. Robbins at heather.robbins@leanderisd.org or Beth Lee (special education team leader) at beth.lee@leanderisd.org at least 1-2 days before the posted event. An instructional assistant may be available as well. Please let us know what your student needs!

Interested in having a voice in the district’s future? Consider applying to join the Citizens’ Facility Advisory Committee (CFAC). The district is seeking 200+ volunteers to serve on the following six subcommittees:

• High Schools
• Middle Schools
• Elementary Schools
• Technology
• Ancillary Services
• Security

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3qe1WYe

Each campus within Leander ISD has a Site-Based Planning Committee (SBPC). The aim of this committee is improving the achievement of all students. These committees are composed of district employees, community members, business representatives and parents. The committee members provide input to the principal on a wide variety of subjects, including planning, curriculum, budgeting, staff development, staffing patterns, school organization, and school improvements. Should you wish to nominate either yourself or someone else for a position on the SBPC, please fill out the form linked below. Should there be a need, an election will be held to appoint positions to this invaluable team. Our PHE SBP Committee will hold its first meeting once we have secured enough members, but by the end of October. Please complete your nomination form by Friday, October 14 to be considered. We will send out an information email and invite to those that will participate.

PHE SBPC Nomination Form 2022