Tiger Talk
05/02/23
May is Better Hearing & Speech Month
Speech Language Pathologists, better known as SLPs, are highly-trained professionals who evaluate and treat individuals with speech or language difficulties. With the theme, “Building a Strong Foundation,” Lake Travis ISD proudly joins the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association to celebrate May 2023 as National Better Hearing & Speech Month in recognition of the critical role SLPs play in both school and clinical settings.
Communication disorders are among the most common conditions in children and adults, affecting tens of millions of people in the United States alone. At Lake Travis ISD, our SLPs work with students who have communication challenges that affect success in classroom activities, social interaction, literacy, and learning. They utilize strategies to help promote good communication skills that lead to success in speaking, thinking, reading, writing, and learning.
The Speech Pathologists providing services to WCHE Tigers are Ms. Caroline Harris and Ms. Rachel Henson. Mr. Brett Durham is the LTISD Assistant Director of Special Services.
Thank you, ALL, for making the WCHE PTO Parent Mixer a HUGE Success!
Please complete our Parent Input Form for 2023-2024 Tigers' Class Placements
In making class assignments, our goal is to place each child in a class where he or she can be most successful. A secondary goal is to also maintain a balance among classes in terms of gender, academic ability, disciplinary and social needs, learning styles, and individual needs of all of the students. All information shared on our input form is confidential and submitted electronically to West Cypress Hills Elementary administration.
We hope to make classroom assignments that will maximize the opportunity for your child’s success. If you have information you would like to have considered in your child’s placement, please complete and submit this form no later than May 5, 2023. Please limit your input to the way your child learns and to information about any special needs that we should consider.
Staffing and staff assignments for next year have not been finalized; thus, we will not be able to honor requests for a specific teacher. We will do our best to honor your feedback.
No Visitors/Volunteers on Campus During STAAR Test
The remaining LTISD STAAR date for elementary schools:
Wednesday, May 3 -- 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade Math (Makeups due by May 12.)
Visitors may enter the Front Office to conduct business in the office. Otherwise, we cannot have visitors and volunteers on campus on STAAR dates. We appreciate your understanding and regret any inconvenience this may cause.
Thank you Ms. Corinne Stewart, Ms. Mai Vigo, Ms. Stephanie Holt, & Mr. Johnathan Allgood, for Keeping our Tigers fueled and ready to prowl!
Thank you, Tiger Staff!
Hit the Easy Button! Order WCHE 23-24 School Supply Kits Here!
Thanks to our fabulous PTO, supplies can be ordered online from schoolkidz at your convenience! The online prepackaged grade level supplies can be ordered until June 9, 2023. If you purchase your student school supplies online, the supplies will be delivered to the school before the first day of school. Grade appropriate kits are available to order online now. Click here and use account #79519 to view our kits.
We also have lists of the school supplies for 2023-2024 so that, if you prefer, you can purchase the supplies on your own from any source convenient to you.
Shout Out for our Administrative Professionals!
Last week we celebrated our WCHE Administrative Professionals during Administrative Professionals Day. We don't know what we do without them! Thank you, Becky Wright, our school Registrar! Thank you, Michelle Harper, our school Receptionist! Thank you, Donna Richardson, our school Administrative Assistant!
Dear Parents of WCHE 5th Graders
If your child receives updated immunizations at his/her 11-year-old well check, please turn the record in to me. I will then be able to make sure that the immunization record is as up to date as possible before he/she is promoted to middle school.
There are 3 vaccines recommended for preteens. At 11-12 years old, your preteen should receive vaccines to protect them from the following diseases:
- Meningococcal disease (MenACWY) (one dose)
- HPV (two doses)
- Tetanus, diphtheria, and whooping cough (pertussis) (Tdap) (one dose)
Please remember that you are welcome to contact me if you have questions concerning immunizations.
Warmest regards,
Kate Neal, RN
Superintendent provides weekly update in "Norton's Notes"
Since early September 2022, LTISD Superintendent Paul Norton has been sharing a weekly update with news, notes, and shout-outs from across the District. The update, better known as "Norton's Notes," is posted on our District website by 4:30 pm each Friday during the school year. Stay informed - visit www.ltisdschools.org/nortonsnotes.
Dogs of Character Coming to WCHE May 16!
Dogs of Character is an anti-bullying, empathy-based assembly taught with the assistance of rescued dogs. Each dog in the cast teaches children life lessons in perseverance, courage, self-worth, leadership and responsibility. The rescue dogs in the program are living examples of virtues children will find relatable and meaningful. Each assembly is modified to address specific needs of the participating school and its students.
The Dogs of Character Creative Director, Joy Southard, and cast will promote and teach effective messages to address bullying, at-risk behavior, and empathy for others. With the assistance of rescue dogs, children are shown a living example of positive life skills and responses. Each of the dogs in the program are temperament tested with a calm and gentle demeanor. For more information please visit http://www.dogsofcharacter.com
In order for students to attend, signed parent/guardian permission forms must be received by the school by May 15. Paper permission forms are going home with students today. For your convenience, here is a link to also download and print the permission form.
Kinder, 1st, and 2nd Grade Tigers with signed parent permission forms will attend the assembly May 16 @ 8:15 am.
3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Tigers with signed parent permission forms will attend the assembly, May 16, @ 9 am.
Upcoming Events
05/01 - 05/31/23....National Better Hearing & Speech Month
05/02/23................Fentanyl Parent Awareness Night @ LTHS, 6 pm
05/03/23................3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade Math STAAR (No Visitors/Volunteers on Campus)
05/04/23................4th Graders' Advanced Math Virtual Parent Meeting 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
05/04/23................LTCL Bookmobile Comes to WCH Amenity Center 3 - 5 pm
05/05/23................School Lunch Hero Day!
05/05/23................Tiger 2023-24 Placement Forms Due Today
05/08 - 05/12/23....WCHE Staff Appreciation Week
05/10/23................Paraprofessional Day & School Nurse Day
05/16/23................Dogs of Character Visit WCHE Learn More - Permission Form
05/18/23................3rd Grade Field Trip to Science Mill
05/19/23................5th Grade Field Trip to Highland Lakes
05/19/23................LTHS Punt, Pass, Kick Contest and Spring Scrimmage! Learn more!
05/25/23................Tiger Pep Rally in the Gym @ 7:40 am RSVP
05/25/23................End of Year Class Party Day
05/26/23................5th Grade Student-only Breakfast 7:20 - 8:00 am
05/26/23................5th Grade Promotion Ceremony in the Gym 8:30 - 9:30 am RSVP
05/26/23................5th Graders Celebrated by Tigers Indoors 9:45 - 10:00 am
05/26/23................5th Graders Celebrated by Families Outdoors 10:00 - 10:45 am
05/26/23................Last Day of School - Early Dismissal @ 12:40 PM - No Extended Care!
05/29/23................Memorial Day Holiday - Office & Campus Closed
05/30/23................Staff Professional Development Day
We would love for you to join us!
WCHE is looking for additional staff members, and one of our open positions could be a perfect fit for you!
Currently, we are looking for lunch monitors, recess monitors, instructional aides, and special education teachers. To view the LTISD employment website, click here!
Useful Links
West Cypress Hills Elementary
Email: WCHPrincipal@ltisdschools.org
Website: https://www.ltisdschools.org/Domain/16
Phone: 512-533-7500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ltisdschools
Twitter: @principalwch