The Titan Times: Week 18
The River Place Elementary (RPE) Campus Newsletter
Message from Principal Sharp
Titan Families,
This month is a fun filled one with school and weekend events and activities. We want to be sure you can engage with our campus and surrounding community as much as possible, so please mark your calendars, RSVP, and carefully read all campus and classroom communication for what is ahead as we start to close out 2023.
As shared in last week's newsletter, this week is Inclusive Schools Week! Read on below to check out what we are up to on campus to shine a light on our community. As a community, we are wondering, “What are some great things that happen in our inclusive school that you appreciate?" Share those contributions with me via email at amy.sharp@leanderisd.org so we can share your thoughts publicly during our morning announcements, social media outlets, and Titan Time. If you wish to remain anonymous with your celebration, no problem at all! Simply let me know in your email.
Should you need anything or wish to connect to collaborate, celebrate, or express a concern, please reach out. Otherwise, let's make it a great week of showing PRIDE in our community!
Take care and be well,
Dr. Amy Sharp
Proud RPE Principal
Mark Your Calendars
December:
- 8th: 3rd Grade Performance for Families at 9:45 AM- Click here for the Pre-Registration Form
4th-8th Inclusive Schools Week
- 12th: River Place Elementary's Spelling Bee at 8 AM
- 20th: Winter Party- 9-10 AM 2nd grade; 10:30- 11:30 AM 3rd grade; & 1-2 PM 4th grade
- 21st: Winter Party- 9-10 AM Kindergarten; 10:30- 11:30 AM 1st grade; & 1-2 PM 5th grade
- 22nd: Early Release Day at 11:30 AM
- 25th- January 8th Winter Break: Staff Returns January 8th. Students Return January 9th.
#1LISD Community News
Come join us, and we'll show you why #There'sNoPlaceLikeLISD
The Leander Educational Excellence Foundation (LEEF) is hosting its annual Gala and Auction on January 27, 2024 at The Crossover in Leander, Texas. We welcome you to come walk the yellow brick road with us into An Evening in the Emerald City where we will honor and celebrate our Leander ISD students and staff. You will enjoy cocktails, dinner, dancing and the opportunity to help raise funds for LEEF to continue investing in Leander ISD and your future leaders!
#RPEtitan Community News
Absence Notification Must Go To Our Registrar
Attendance Procedure Reminders
Please remember if your student is absent you must submit an email or note to the office via in person or email. Notifying your student's teacher only serves as a courtesy to them. The absence must be reported to the Attendance office.
Again, Leander ISD only accepts written or email notification as a form of absence reporting. (No verbal communication can be accepted.) Be aware that notes will be processed within 48-72 hours. Lastly, if a student arrives after Attendance Time at 8:30 AM they are automatically counted absent and it will be considered Unexcused unless a medical note is provided on the same day.
In order for absences to be updated the following information must be provided:
1. Full legal name of student (FIRST and LAST name.)
2. Specific dates of each absence
3. Reason for absence(s)
* For absences due to a healthcare appointment, provide an excuse note from a healthcare professional.
Examples of UNEXCUSED ABSENCES:
- Family trip
- Missing the bus
- Late arrival due to traffic
- Appointments, other than medical/dental, that could be scheduled before or after school
- Failure to get up on time in the morning
- Absences for which no reason is provided
Inclusive Schools Week Information
What is Inclusive Schools Week? Why Observe it?
The Inclusive Schools Network (ISN) explains that since its inception in 2001, Inclusive Schools Week has celebrated the progress that schools have made in providing a supportive and quality education to an increasingly diverse student population, including students who are marginalized due to disability, gender, socio-economic status, cultural heritage, language preference, and other factors.
They continued to say the week also provides an important opportunity for educators, students, and parents to discuss what else needs to be done in order to ensure that their schools continue to improve their ability to successfully educate all children.
In sum, Inclusive Schools Week allows us to take a moment to applaud the progress society has made toward building more inclusive school communities while pledging to continue our work toward becoming a more inclusive society.
We would like to know your thoughts by filling out our poll and sharing examples of inclusivity. Read more below and thank you in advance for being a partner in this effort we are growing each year with you!
VOTE: Our campus is a place we see inclusive practices.
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Counselor's Corner
PTA Announcements
Watch D.O.G.S. Sign- Up Today!
WATCH D.O.G.S. is a national program focusing on the prevention of violence in our children’s schools by using the positive influence of fathers and father-figures to be a positive role model for all students. The change this year is that you don't need to volunteer for an entire day; we will have hourly opportunities available should you prefer that. Anything to keep your involvement on campus!
While on campus, WATCH D.O.G.S may-
work in small groups with kids,
support staff out at recess,
support lunch room clean up and etiquette eat lunch,
monitor the school entrances and hallways,
assist with arrival and dismissal,
mentor students, and much more!
How to get Involved-
Read through the expectations and sample schedule
Register as a Leander ISD Volunteer
Fill out the RPE Watch Dogs Registration Form
After confirming volunteer status, our assistant principal, Lacy Olmstead, will reach out with more information and schedule.
Information Quick Links
River Place Elementary Titan Community
Here are our Titan Community Communication Tools-
- River Place Elementary School Website
- Twitter Account
- PTA Facebook Page
- Remind App for River Place Insiders
Email: ContactTeacher@leanderisd.org
Website: https://riverplace.leanderisd.org/
Location: 6500 Sitio Del Rio Blvd, Austin, TX 78730, USA
Phone: 512-570-6900
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RiverPlaceElementaryPTA/
Twitter: @RiverPlaceTitan