Tiger Talk
09/24/19
Upcoming Events
09/20 - 09/29/19...Register for Fall Enrichment Programs by 9/29 & Save $35!
By 10/10/19...........Referrals for Discovery/Gifted & Talented Program Due!
09/15 - 10/15/19....Hispanic Heritage Month
09/23 - 09/27/19....Arctic Adventure Book Fair Shopping Days!!!!
09/24/19................Kona Ice at the Book Fair 3:15 - 6:30 pm!
09/27/19................Wear Tiger Spirit Wear to School Assembly in the Gym @ 7:40 am RSVP
09/29/19................Last Day to Enroll for Fall Enrichment @ $35 Savings!
09/30/19................Student Council Meeting 3 - 4 pm
10/01/19................October is National Bullying Prevention Month & Principals' Month
10/01/19................Fall Individual School Picture Day! Order Online Here!
10/02/19................National Custodial Workers' Day
10/03/19................LTC Library Bookmobile @ West Cypress Pool 3 - 4 pm
10/04/19................Wear Tiger Spirit Wear to School Assembly in the Gym at 7:40 am RSVP
10/06 - 10/12/19....National Fire Prevention Week
10/10/19................5th Grade Music Performance in the Tiger's Den @ 8 am RSVP
10/11/19................NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS!
10/14/19................NO SCHOOL TODAY! ENJOY THE HOLIDAY!
10/14 - 10/18/19....National School Lunch Week
10/16/19................Apex Kick-off Pep Rally in the Gym @ 2 pm RSVP
10/17/19................LTC Library Bookmobile @ West Cypress Pool 3 - 4 pm
10/18/19................Wear Tiger Spirit Wear to School Assembly in the Gym @ 7:40 am RSVP
10/18/19................5th Grade Field Trip to Longhorn Cavern 8:45 am - 2:00 pm
10/21/19................Student Council Meeting 3 - 4 pm
10/21 - 10/25/19....National School Bus Safety Week
10/25/19................Apex Fun Run!
10/25/19................NO 7:40 ASSEMBLY TODAY!!!!!
10/25/19................Wear Tiger Spirit Wear to our Apex Awards Assembly 2:00 pm RSVP
10/31/19................LTC Library Bookmobile @ West Cypress Pool 3 - 4 pm
11/01/19................Wear Tiger Spirit Wear to School Assembly in the Gym at 7:40 am RSVP
11/01/19................1st Grade Field Trip to Sweet Berry Farm -- Volunteer RSVP
11/04/19................Student Council Meeting 3 - 4 pm
11/06/19................PTO General Meeting in the Tiger's Den 9 am RSVP
11/07/19................Kindergarten Field Trip to the Thinkery - Volunteer RSVP
11/08/19................Wear Tiger Spirit Wear to School Assembly in the Gym @ 7:40 am RSVP
11/11/19................Veterans' Day
11/11/19................3rd Grade Veterans' Day Performance in the Tiger's Den 9:45 am RSVP
11/13/19................2nd Grade Field Trip to High 5 Volunteer RSVP
11/14/19................Fall Photo Retake Day!
11/14/19................LTC Library Bookmobile @ West Cypress Pool 3 - 4 pm
11/15/19................Wear Tiger Spirit Wear to School Assembly in the Gym at 7:40 am RSVP
11/18/19................Student Council Meeting 3 - 4 pm
11/21/19................WCHE Thanksgiving Feast! RSVP
11/22/19................Wear Tiger Spirit Wear to School Assembly in the Gym at 7:40 am RSVP
11/25 - 11/29.........School is Out for Fall Break. Happy Thanksgiving!
Fun Literacy-Related Activities Happening at West Cypress Hills!
Our school-wide reading program this year is formatted as a BINGO board. Each student received one board to take home in his/her folder the week of September 9. The Book BINGO program runs through Thursday, December 19. All students completing a Blackout will be invited to a special school-wide BINGO party!
For more information, please visit the library Book Bingo website.
There are "SNOW" Many Books at the Arctic Adventure Book Fair!
Join the excitement of our Fall Book Fair! Shopping days at the Fair are September 23 - 27.
Chill out on Family Night with Kona Ice! On Tuesday, September 24, Kona Ice will be just outside the Library from 3:15 - 6:30 pm.
Shopping Days and Hours Are:
Monday, September 23............7 am to 4 pm
Tuesday, September 24...........7 am to 6:30 pm
Wednesday, September 25......7 am to 4 pm
Thursday, September 26..........7 am to 4 pm
Friday, September 27...............7 am to 12:30 pm
For more information, please visit the Book Fair Homepage or the WCHE Library website.
We hope to see you at the Arctic Adventure Book Fair!
National BoxTops for Education
BoxTops for Education has a new app, and you can download it here. It's even easier to earn funds for WCHE through BoxTops because you can just scan your receipts containing BoxTops products, and WCHE will earn BoxTops funds! Each BoxTops product purchased through September 22 will earn DOUBLE the money when the receipt is scanned within two weeks of purchase.
Also, each scanned receipt earns one entry for WCHE to win $20,000. So, please download the app, select WCHE as your school, and start scanning receipts. And, check out the app for even more opportunities to earn funds for WCHE.
In addition to the new app, we still collect clipped BoxTops, and we appreciate your sending those clipped BoxTops to your child's teacher. Although BoxTops is transitioning to a digital system, the paper BoxTops are still valid and a welcome donation to our school. Thanks!
For more information about donations....
Join the fun! Be a Tiger Volunteer!
Volunteering at West Cypress Hills Elementary is the best way to get involved, meet new people, and directly impact your child's school experience!
Check out the exciting volunteer opportunities and sign up for the areas that interest you. Once you have signed up, the Volunteer Liaison will contact you with specific information regarding times, dates, etc.
If you have any questions, please contact Sherry Whitsitt, volunteer@wchpto.org
Thank You for Volunteering!!!
The Tiger Math Club....a Great Way to Be Involved!
Tiger parents Abhi Raghavan and Muriel Ramirez-Salas have proven to be excellent math coaches. Thanks to their leadership, WCHE Tiger Mathletes have been awarded numerous trophies, which we proudly display in our trophy cases.
If you'd like to be involved and make a difference in the success of our Tigers, please consider volunteering to help coach our 2019-2020 Tiger Mathletes.
For more information and to volunteer, feel free to contact Abhi or Muriel.
Calling all DADS, Calling all DADS!
And, if you want to purchase WatchDOGS tshirts or other WatchDOGS goodies from the Dogstore, here is the link to Dogstore, too.
Fall Picture Day is Tuesday, October 1!
There's a free gift from Shutterfly with your online purchase.
Our online order code is no longer valid after 48 hours following our Picture Day. Be sure to place your order so that you don't miss this year's smile!
Discovery/Gifted and Talented Program Information for 2019-2020
The Discovery Program, otherwise known as Gifted and Talented, is now accepting parent referrals for GT Screening via this google form.
Transfer students, who were already identified as GT coming from their previous district, should submit their google form as soon as possible, as the transfer student screening will be set within 30 days of the first day of school. Parents should send proof of their child's selection/participation in the previous GT program directly to the campus GT coordinator, Erika Serhus.
Current WCHE parents can submit referrals for screening up until the end of the first 9 weeks, by the date of October 10. Current WCHE students will be tested during the 2nd 9 weeks. If the referral and permission forms are not submitted by the deadline, the student will have to wait until the next year's screening opportunity to screen, as the spring screening session is only for students moving in new to the district after the fall testing window is closed.
The forms and further information about the program can be found here.
Once the request is submitted through the google form. the GT coordinator will contact parents via email when the testing dates are set and share other pertinent information as well.
You are also welcome to contact your campus GT coordinator at any time with questions.
We look forward to supporting your gifted and talented student!
Donna Richardson, Mrs. Beninga's Administrative Assistant, Receives LTISD High 5 Award!
Pictured above left to right: Dr. Brad Lancaster, Superintendent; Mrs. Holly Morris-Kuentz, Deputy Superintendent; Mrs. Dana Hensel, WCHE Nurse; Mrs. Donna Richardson, Mrs. Beninga's Administrative Assistant; Mrs. Melanie Beninga, Principal, Mrs. Sheila White, Counselor; Ms. Evalene Murphy, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources; and Ms. Elizabeth Deterra, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instructional Services.
In addition to receiving this lovely honor, Mrs. Richardson also received an LTISD High 5 pin, water bottle, and a generous gift card from All Star Burger.
Congratulations, Mrs. Richardson!
Please park in our parking lots
During school events and visits to our campus, please park in one of our parking lots. If the lots are full, please park on the street next to the curb.
Please do NOT park on the Cypress Ranch Boulevard medians. Please do NOT park on grass or landscaped areas.
Let's be good neighbors and stay on the pavement. Thank you!
The Apex Fun Run is Coming Soon!
We kick off this event with a Pep Rally, Wednesday, October 16, at 2 pm. The event combines an Obstacle Course Fun Run fundraiser, while promoting leadership, good character, and fitness. Apex's GAME ON leadership theme takes students on an exciting journey as they learn what it takes to be a game changing leader.
Our Obstacle Course Run Schedule for Friday, October 25:
Kindergarten...................12:45 pm
1st Grade........................12:00 noon
2nd Grade.......................10:40 am
3rd Grade.........................9:40 am
4th Grade.........................8:45 am
5th Grade.........................7:50 am
Sensory Run....................1:30 pm
End of Day Apex Awards Assembly will be in the Gym at 2 pm, Friday, October 25.
Friday, Oct 25, 2019, 07:45 AM
6112 Cypress Ranch Boulevard, Spicewood, TX, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
More Information about WCH
West Cypress Hills Elementary
Email: wchprincipal@ltisdschools.org
Website: https://www.ltisdschools.org/WCHE
Location: 6112 Cypress Ranch Boulevard, Travis County, TX, United States
Phone: 512-533-7500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ltisdschools
Twitter: @principalwch