Bee Cave Beehive
1.31.22
Dear Bobcat Parents,
Thank you so much for your responsiveness to our end of the day dismissal procedures, as it has helped greatly in our front office. PLEASE remember when lining up off of Hamilton Pool Road to pick up your child, we need to leave the entrances open to enter our front parking lot. Also, we have reinstated the cones that block the front drive (fire lane) in order to keep the fire lane available for emergencies and commercial vehicles that pick up groups of students.
It is noted in the calendar of events below, but I wanted to give extra attention to the following change... due to the weather this week we are rescheduling the State Fitness gram in P.E. for 3rd-5th grade from this week to Feb 14th to the 16th.
Thank you so much for your understanding and have a great week.
Sincerely,
Principal Kellner
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Feb 4th ................................. DEADLINE Talent Show Registration
Feb 7th .................................. Kindness Week
Feb 14th & 16th .................... State Fitnessgram 3rd-5th
Feb 14th ................................ Valentine's Exchange 2pm
Feb 16th ................................ Fire Safety Show ----------------- K-2 @ 8am; 3-5 @ 8:45am
Feb 16th ................................ 5th graders to visit BCMS
Feb 17th, 18th, & 21st ........ Student Holiday/Staff Development
Feb 22nd .............................. Kinder & New to BCE Student online registration opens (more info to come)
Feb 24 ...................................... STEAM Punk Spring Fundraiser Kick Off (more info to come)
Feb 24th ................................ Kinder & New to BCE Student in-person registration 4-6:30pm (more info to come)
Feb 24th ............................... Talent Show Dress Rehearsal 4-8pm
March 1st ............................. Talent Show Kinder-2nd; 6-8pm
March 2nd ........................... Talent Show 3rd-5th; 6-8pm
March 11th ........................... Student Holiday/Staff Development
March 14th-18th ................ Spring Break
March 24th ........................ Class & Individual Pictures
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Kindness Week - Feb 7th - 11th
A Note from the Counselor- Kindness Week is Coming!
Monday- Be Kind & Respect Differences- Students are encouraged to wear mismatched clothes-our differences make us unique! Look for a bright green paper to come home Monday about secret kindness missions. Students will write kind acts they do for classmates, peers, and family throughout the week and turn it in on Thursday. There will be drawings on Friday to highlight different kind deeds our Bobcats recorded.
Tuesday- Be Kind to Your School & Your Teacher- Dress like your teacher OR show your BCE school spirit by wearing red, blue, or yellow. We love our teachers and our school! We will spread kindness and positivity throughout BCE with art, including posters, sidewalk chalk, kindness rocks, and more.
Wednesday- Be Kind to Yourself- Wear comfy clothes. We will talk about treating ourselves with kindness by having healthy habits, managing stress, and positive self-talk. We might even make stress balls or fidgets!
Thursday- Be Kind to Your Family- We’ll write letters or draw pictures for family we may not get to see often, just to let them know we care. Please talk with your child about who they would like to send their letter to, and send a stamped envelope addressed to that person. Don’t be surprised if your Bobcat does some random acts of kindness at home!
Friday- Be a Bright Light of Kindness- Wear sunglasses and/or bright colors. We’ll put kits together for homeless shelters and make cards for nursing homes, first responders, and others in our community.
We’re excited to spread kindness and positivity throughout our school and community. We have the sweetest students and can’t wait to see all the ways they shine next week! As always, feel free to reach out if there’s ever anything I can do for your child.
Love,
Ms. Trimmer
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THANK YOU LTISD SCHOOL BOARD !!!
With the theme ‘Rising Above,’ the Lake Travis Independent School District joins the Texas Association of School Boards and other districts across the state to recognize and thank school trustees for their service throughout January 2022 as part of School Board Recognition Month.
“Our community benefits every day from the tireless work and countless hours contributed by the seven men and women who represent more than 11,000 students and their families,” said Paul Norton, LTISD Superintendent of Schools. “These local volunteers are elected by their constituents and receive no compensation for their work as public servants. During this unprecedented climate of change and challenge, they develop policies and make tough decisions on complex educational and social issues that affect our community.”
Serving on the LTISD School Board are John Aoueille, President; Bob Dorsett, Jr., Vice President; Lauren White, Secretary; and trustees William Beard, Phillip Davis, Kim Flasch, and Jessica Putonti.
District officials will recognize trustees during the regular board meeting January 18. Learn more about our trustees at www.ltisdschools.org/ltboard.
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5th to 6th Grade Transition
Feb.1: Middle School Course Catalogs are available online
Feb. 16: BCE 5th Graders visit (field trip) the middle school they are zoned for BCMS.
Feb. 15 - Mar. 7: Course Selection is open.
Feb. 23: 5:30PM-7:00PM MS Principals host Parent Night. (more details to come)
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The collection of lost clothing on our campus continues to grow. In an effort to solve this mystery:
ALL belongings MUST have their last name written in them in order to find their way back to their owner.
ALL items in the lost and found will be sent to donation if they are not claimed.
Please help us in reminding your child[ren] visit the lost and found to look for lost items.
Thank you!
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Visitors on Campus
District Provides Update on COVID Protocols - Visits to Campuses Limited Until Further Notice
Dear Lake Travis ISD Staff, Parents and Guardians,
As you may already know, COVID cases in our area continue to surge, resulting in Austin Public Health (APH) raising its Risk-Based Guidelines to Stage 5 on January 6. Since then, we have received guidance and updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), APH, and the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
The update from TEA does not change current requirements as it pertains to in-person instruction. Our schools must remain open, and we are not approved to provide remote learning districtwide. TEA’s guidance also indicates that districts cannot require staff or students to wear face coverings as per the Governor’s Executive Order (GA-38). However, we strongly encourage mask wearing while inside district facilities.
We will continue to prioritize safety for sustaining in-person learning and working environments by following our current protocols with one change as it pertains to visitors. We will suspend having visitors on campus during the school day with the exception of volunteers, scheduled parent meetings, or as otherwise approved by the school. We will reevaluate allowing visitors on campus as conditions in our community improve.
As I shared in a previous email, we began the installation of air disinfection devices at each campus and department during the holiday break. I am happy to report we have placed 171 units in front office receptionist areas, cafeterias, hallways, weight and locker rooms, all nurse’s rooms and various other locations districtwide. The units reduce pathogens that lead to COVID, colds, the common flu, and even gastrointestinal illness, and they also help reduce dust, mold spores, and pollen that trigger asthma and allergies. We are awaiting the delivery of additional units which will be installed in other locations throughout the District.
I strongly urge that you and your family continue to take all precautions to minimize the spread of COVID-19. Anyone who is sick or has COVID-related symptoms must stay home until reentry requirements are met. We will continue to monitor local conditions and provide protocol updates as needed. Your continued support is appreciated.
Sincerely,
Paul Norton
Superintendent of Schools
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Recycling for BCE Makerspace
In an effort to keep our Makerspace open and continue to expand it, we asked for your help collecting items over the holiday break and we are so grateful of your generosity. Since we have been back from the holidays, we have received a healthy amount of recycled donations. So much so, that we are utilizing volunteers to organize it. Please continue to collect and send in as many, and as much, of items listed as possible. Collected items can be turned into the front office at BCE.
Thank you so for the wonderful response!
Before-School MakerSpace has come to BCE!
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RUN CLUB at BCE
Registration for Spring Run Club is now closed.
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LTISD After School Enrichment Classes Start on February 7th
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Morning Assembly/ Morning Announcements/Morning Class Meetings/Student Broadcast
February 4 .......... Kinder - 2nd grade
February 11 ........ 3rd grade - 5th grade
February 25 ........ Kinder - 2nd grade
March 4 .............. 3rd grade - 5th grade
March 25 ............ Kinder - 2nd grade
April 1 ................ 3rd grade - 5th grade
April 8 ................ Kinder - 2nd grade
April 22 .............. 3rd grade - 5th grade
April 29 .............. Kinder - 2nd grade
May 6 ................. 3rd grade - 5th grade
May 13 ............... Kinder - 2nd grade
May 20 ............... 3rd grade - 5th grade
Parents coming to assembly may sit on the bleachers at the back of the gym.
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NEW! COVID Reporting Forms
In accordance with our Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan, parents must report a student who is test-confirmed COVID positive to the campus nurse and/or campus administrator:
To report a positive student COVID-19 case, please click here.
Additionally, in accordance with rules published by the Texas Education Agency, any student living in the same household as a COVID-19 positive person will be required to quarantine and may not re-enter school until 10 days after their date of last exposure to the positive individual. If a student begins exhibiting COVID symptoms or tests positive, the student must remain off campus until the applicable re-entry criteria have been met:
To report a LTISD student household close contact, please click here.
Thank you for your support as we work together to keep our community safe and healthy.
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LUNCH INFORMATION
Kindergarten.......11:35 - 12:05
1st Grade............10:25 to 10:55
2nd Grade...........11:00 to 11:30
3rd Grade............12:05 to 12:35
4th Grade............12:40 to 1:10
5th Grade..............1:10 to 1:40
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.
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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, e-mail the registrar, Pam Mylius-Anderson at myliusandersonp@ltisdschools.org. A note explaining any absence is required upon the student’s return to school.
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LTISD COVID-19 PROTOCOLS
The Lake Travis Independent School District (LTISD) continues to respond and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The health and safety of our school community is of utmost importance as we continue to closely monitor COVID-19 conditions in our community. Please refer to our Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Instruction Plan that will be in effect for the 2021-2022 school year.
On August 6, 2021, the District announced a temporary online learning option for LTISD students in grades K-6. This opportunity is only available for in-District students. Online learning will be available at least through the fall semester and will be reevaluated and extended as necessary.
The District will continue to implement a number of strategies to address the impact of COVID-19 on student learning and mental health. This includes the use of evidence-based interventions to address learning loss and investments in additional support for students’ social emotional learning and behavioral needs.
Our special COVID-19 health and safety protocols may be viewed here.
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Common COVID related Q & A
MANY ARE ASKING WHO IT WAS THAT WAS POSITIVE
Due to privacy laws, we are unable to release that information.
MANY WHO RECEIVED THE NOTICE THAT THERE WAS A POSITIVE IN THEIR CHILD'S CLASSROOM ARE ASKING IF THEIR CHILD IS CLOSE CONTACT
Schools are not contact tracing in the same manner that we did last year. We are unable to social distance.. Parents can use this information to determine if you choose to quarantine your child if you are notified that there was a COVID positive in the classroom. If you DO choose to quarantine due to a COVID positive in the classroom, please put that information in SMART TAG. This change in practice is required by the Texas Education Agency. It was not a local decision.
IF MY CHILD GETS COVID OR IF I CHOOSE TO QUARANTINE FOR CLOSE CONTACT, HOW DOES MY CHILD GET WORK?
We are not doing virtual school the same way we did last year. This year, when your child is home for these reasons, you will contact the teacher for makeup work just like we did pre-COVID.
MY CHILD'S TEACHER WAS ABSENT. CAN I KNOW WHY?
This is the employee's private information, so no, we do not share why a teacher is absent. Our teachers have a high attendance rate, when they are absent it is usually based on taking care of someone in their family, personal illness, or being required to self-isolate due to a positive COVID close contact. Again, employee personal information privacy is protected by federal and state law.
MY CHILD'S TEACHER WAS ABSENT WITH NO SUB. WHAT HAPPENS THEN?
If we are unable to find a sub for a teacher that is out, the students in that class are divided into the other classes on the grade level so that they do not miss instruction.
IF THERE IS A COVID POSITIVE IN THE CLASSROOM, ARE ALL STUDENTS IN THE CLASSROOM SENT HOME?
No. We do not have the authority to quarantine students like we did last year.
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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
Tiffany Greenberg - President
Sarah Savage - Vice President
Allison Fisher - Treasurer
Mari Muters - Vice President of Fundraising
Monica Hall-Porter and Natalie Nugent - Vice President of Membership
Meagan Gafford - Secretary
2021 - 2022 Spring Meetings
- February 9, 2022
- April 13, 2022
Click here PTO News Letter to access the most recent issue.
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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