Tarvin Times

Hello Trailblazers,

January flew by fast. We are looking forward to February and are hopeful that numbers continue to go down so we can invite volunteers and guests back on campus soon.

Progress reports will be going home on Feb. 2nd either in the Wednesday folder or by email from your teacher. Something new our district is sending home are reports on how your child scored in reading and math. We utilize nationally normed Istation’s Indicators of Progress (ISIP) which measures student growth with engaging, computer-adaptive diagnostic and screening programs. Readers are assessed in approximately 30 minutes in the following categories: vocabulary, word analysis, reading comprehension, and text fluency. Based on the ISIP results, learners are placed in interactive online instruction on the Istation platform.

We utilize nationally normed Istation’s Indicators of Progress (ISIP) which measures student growth with engaging, computer-adaptive diagnostic and screening programs. Readers are assessed in approximately 30 minutes in the following categories: vocabulary, word analysis, reading comprehension, and text fluency. Based on the ISIP results, learners are placed in interactive online instruction on the Istation platform.

When you receive your reports, you may reach out to your teacher with any questions. There is also a website that contains FAQs: https://www.leanderisd.org/universalscreener.

I hope everyone enjoys the weekend.

Together in Learning,

Christy Hilbun

New Material Adoption

This spring, Leander ISD will consider/adopt new instructional resources for six courses: K-12 Health & PE, 6th Grade Social Studies, AP Environmental Science, Kinesiology, Marketing, and Nutrition & Dietetics. Members of our LISD community have opportunities and are encouraged to provide feedback on these resources from January 18 - February 18 through in-person viewing at Central Office and Cedar Park High School or by viewing the materials virtually on the district website. We will host three Q&A Zoom meetings with district curriculum experts that allow community members to explore the options, ask questions and provide feedback. For questions about the instructional materials selection process, please reach out to Jennifer Collins, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum.

Field Day Tshirt Order Due Feb. 14th

We are so excited to announce that our first annual Field Day will be on March 11th! The day will be filled with games, challenges, and fun for all students.

Field Day T-shirts will be for sale for $15 each (+$2.00 for XXL), and can be purchased online. Both adult sizes and youth sizes are available. Our wonderful art teacher, Ms. Dufeau, created the design and she did such an amazing job! The online shop will open on Friday, Jan. 28th, and close on February 14th. Attached is the information to order shirts starting Monday.

Online orders only: www.spiritworx.com Click spirit stores. Store #12749

Orders are due by Feb. 14th

We can't wait until Field Day is here!

We Need Your Help

On Thursday, February 24, from 5-7pm, Tarvin will hold its first cultural event -- Journey Around the World: A Celebration of Tarvin's Diversity! At this event, students and their families will have the opportunity to "travel" and learn about other cultures by visiting booths from countries around the world.

We need volunteers to help us create and staff these booths. It's easy - we will help you choose a booth and give you the basics to create a display. You can customize it as much or as little as you want. You don't have to be from a country to help with a booth for that country!

If you can help, please contact Emily Wheelwright or Allie Miller:
email: tarvinptaprograms@gmail.com
text or call: 512-750-3490

Thank you for getting involved at our school – we appreciate you so much!

Mental Health Minutes

Self Compassion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YW4avvxDakU

PTA BOARD NOMINATIONS

Our PTA is seeking nominations for next year's Executive Board members! These positions include President, VP Programs, VP Membership, VP Fundraising, Secretary, and Treasurer. If you are interested in any, please reach out to Amanda Verell, our current Treasurer, at amandaverell@gmail.com!

Not sure if one of these positions is the right one but interested in being the head of a committee, you still have plenty of time; other positions are appointed at the end of the school year, and additional volunteer opportunities such as Room Parent are available in the fall!

Please submit Board nominations by Friday, February 18th. Voting will be held at our April meeting; more information to come!

Innovation Lab Donations

The innovation lab is partnering with Art class to create kinetic sculptures. This project is connection art, science and innovation. We are in need of

-styrofoam balls

-magnets

-dowel rods

-fishing line or invisible string

You can send any donations to the front office. Thank you so much!

Chick-fil-A Spirit Night: Feb. 9th

Join us at Chik-fil-A for Tarvin's spirit night for dinner, dine in or drive through on Feb. 9th from 5 PM to 8 PM . Proceeds from the night will benefit our school.

Yearbooks On Sale

Secure your copy of the Tarvin Elementary Yearbook Now before they sell out.

Yearbooks are $15 and can be purchased online from Balfour (link below). 5th grade families also have the option of a "prideline ad" honoring their student's Elementary journey for an additional fee.

Tarvin Yearbook Link for online Ordering