The Serene Scoop
Serene Hills Elementary School --- Sept. 17, 2021
Message from the Principal:
Please note, starting on Monday, September 20th, 2nd Grade car riders will go to the playground car rider line. It will now be 2nd-5th on the side by the playground. Older siblings will always stand with the youngest sibling in the family for dismissal.
**If your family has ANY students in KG-1st grade, they will continue to go to the front car rider line with their younger sibling(s).
In addition, as you may have already seen from the LT email that went out last night, starting Monday, Sept. 20th, any student living in the same household as a COVID-19 positive person will be required to quarantine and may not reenter school until 10 days have passed after the date of the last exposure. This can be difficult to calculate, so please contact Nurse Bobbi for assistance in determining a return date for your students, should anyone in your family contract COVID.
This week has been full of learning in the classrooms. From states of matter, to place value, to letter recognition, our students are hard at work. We are proud of each of them as they learn and grow.
Warmly,
Keegan Luedecke
SHE Principal
Upcoming Dates:
Sept. 23rd: Urban Air Spirit Night 4-8 PM
Sept. 24th: Student Holiday / Teacher Professional Development Day
Sept. 27th: Apex Fun Run Pep Rally (Virtual)
Sept. 27th-Oct. 7th: Apex Fun Run Fundraiser
Oct. 7th: End of First Grading Period
Oct. 8th: Student Holiday / Teacher Professional Development Day
Oct. 11th: Student & Staff Holiday
Oct. 12th: Beginning of 2nd Grading Period
Next Week in Second Step:
Notes from the Receptionist:
The tardy bell rings at 7:40 am. If your child is late, please just have them come through the front entrance into the office.
You do not need to notify the front office or indicate in the Smart Tag Parent Portal if your child is going to be late for school.
We only accept notice of absences in writing. Please indicate an absence on the Smart Tag Parent Portal and/or email the teacher and registrar.
If you would like to change dismissal from school on any day - just log into the Smart Tag Parent Portal. The portal closes at 2 pm every day so no changes can be made after that time. If you would like to change the default dismissal; please call the front desk or email me at Johnsonle@ltisdschools.org and I will take care of that for you.
Here are some helpful numbers:
Library 512-533-7410
Nurse 512-533-7402
Registrar 512-533-7407
All outgoing calls from Serene Hills show the main number on caller ID. If you have a missed call from Serene Hills, please listen to your voicemail.
We are unable to check students out of school after 2:30 pm.
Your kids are amazing and I am so happy they are with us at Serene Hills. I can assure you they are happy and thriving here - you can hear it and see it in the classrooms and hallways. We miss having you on campus and look forward to having volunteers again one day.
Love,
Lei
NEW! Car Rider Dismissal Changes!!!
**If your family has ANY students in KG-1st grade, they will continue to go to the front car rider line with their younger sibling(s).
Gifted and Talented Nominations
Gifted and Talented Nominations
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 15, 2021. You can find the nomination form here or on the district GT website. The form is accessible in both English and Spanish. Information on the LTISD Gifted & Talented Program can be found in the attached slideshows (English and Spanish). Please review the slideshow if you are interested in having your child evaluated for the program. We will hold question and answer sessions with parents/guardians at the following times:
Elementary GT Question and Answer Meeting
October 1, 2021 11:30 - 12:00
Elementary GT Information Meeting Link for October 1 at 11:30
Secondary GT Question and Answer Meeting
September 29, 2021 4:30-5:30
Secondary GT Information Meeting Link for September 29 at 4:30
Substitute Teachers Desperately Needed!
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. When it doubt, please keep your student home and call or email Nurse Bobbi for further guidance robertsbo@ltisdschools.org.
Want to Illustrate the Yearbook Cover?!?
Requirements:
- Submit paper sized 8.5 x 11
- Incorporate "Serene Hills Elementary School" name into the drawing/picture
- Incorporate this year's theme: True Grit
- 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 13th by 3 PM.
Your child may turn in submissions to their homeroom teacher or the front office.
-Elle Norman and Traci McClead
Thanks so much!
-Elle and Traci
FRESH START RUN CLUB IS BACK!
Dear Parents,
Kids and parents have been asking, and we have settled into the school year, so run club is back! S.H.E. run club is open to 1st-5th graders who would like to start their mornings off with a run on the track. We are going to meet in the mornings from 7:20-7:40 up on the track. All are invited. Students must be on time. If they come after 7:25 we will send them to class. We will kick off the first spring run on September 13th. Please be on time!
Students will report to the gym between 7:20-7:25 to leave their belongings inside, grab their EZ scan card, and then head to the track. A coach or adult will lead them up. The first week will be a bit hairy as we get kids EZ cards out from their class box.
Your child will need to be dressed PE ready. It is a privilege to come to the run club. Students’ behavior and effort must meet expectations.
Run club helps students get a fresh start to their morning and enter the classroom ready to learn.
All 1st-5th grade levels can come Monday-Thursday. If it gets too crowded we will split it back up. We will not meet on Fridays.
If it is rainy or the weather is below 40 degrees we will not meet.
I am looking forward to working with your kiddos and helping them start their mornings off on the right foot!
COACH Z
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Serene Hills Elementary Homepage
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Serene Hills Elementary School
The Serene Hills Elementary community commits to engaging every student in innovative, collaborative learning focused on growth and to igniting a passion for learning in which everyone is valued.
Website: https://www.ltisdschools.org/SHE
Location: 3301 Serene Hills Drive, Lakeway, TX, United States
Phone: 512-533-7400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/serenehillspto/
Twitter: @SHEsailors