Tiger Talk
09/10/19
Upcoming Events
By 10/10/19...........Referrals for Discovery/Gifted & Talented Program Due!
09/08 - 09/14/19....Arts in Education Week
09/09/19................WCHE Library Book BINGO begins!
09/11/19................National Patriot Day
09/13/19................Wear Tiger Spirit Wear to School Assembly in the Gym @ 7:40 am RSVP
09/15 - 10/15/19....Hispanic Heritage Month
09/16/19................Fore the Kids LTEF Back to School Scramble 11 am @ The Hills
09/16 - 09/23/19....Celebrate Freedom Week
09/17/19................Constitution Day
09/17/19................Spirit Night @ Bahama Bucks on Hwy 71 - from 5 - 8 pm!
09/18 - 09/20.........Fall Book Fair Student Preview Days
09/20/19................Wear Tiger Spirit Wear to School Assembly in the Gym @ 7:40 am RSVP
09/20/19................Mother/Son GooseChase 5 pm to 7:30 pm on the Field
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
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
10/04/19................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
10/18/19................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 - 10/25/19....National School Bus Safety Week
10/24/19................Apex Fun Run!
10/25/19................NO 7:40 ASSEMBLY TODAY!!!!!
10/25/19................Wear Tiger Spirit Wear to our Apex Awards Assembly 1:30 pm RSVP
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
Please log in to School Dismissal Manager to report student absences and/or dismissal transportation changes no later than 1:45 pm on the day of the occurrence.
Fun Literacy-Related Activities Happening at West Cypress Hills!
For more information, please visit the library Book Bingo website.

Sign up and join us for a fun evening on the WCHE field from 5 to 7:30 pm on Friday, September 20!
Join in the Goose Chase!! Our 3rd Annual Mom/Son Event!
This year we will join together in teams to compete in silly, fun, and sometimes hilarious stunts, tricks and games to be the Goose Chase champion!!
Our September 20 Goose Chase is a super fun Scavenger Hunt for everyone! Don't miss out on this exciting, community event.
Food Trucks will be on site for those who wish to purchase food.
5:00 - 5:30 pm Arrival
5:30 - 7:00 pm Game Time
7:00 - 7:30 pm Closing ceremony
Each mom/parent will be teamed with ALL of their sons for the event. We will pair two adults (or more) with respective sons. More details to follow soon. Check your inbox for details prior to the event!
Car Rider Reminders
PLEASE do pull up to the curb to drop off and pick up students. Our car rider lines are moving very quickly and efficiently now, and we find the lines move even faster when:
- Cars with Kindergarten and/or 1st Grade Students drop off Tigers only at the side entrance in the mornings.
- Cars without Kindergarten/1st Graders drop off Tigers at the main, front entrance.
- And when parents give Tigers their kisses and say "goodbyes" before we open your vehicle's door so that our Tigers can hop out and be on their way to class quickly.

There are "SNOW" Many Books at the Arctic Adventure Book Fair!
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!

For more information about donations....
Volunteering is the BEST way to get involved and meet new people. It's also a GREAT way to impact your child's school experience. Check out the opportunities here!
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!
A special request from our neighbors....
Vehicles driving and/or parking on the median break the sprinkler heads.
Let's be good neighbors and park only in the school's parking lots, and, if the lots are full, park on the street next to the curb. Thank you!