The Serene Scoop
Serene Hills Elementary School --- Sept. 16, 2022
Message from the Principal:
We are rockin' & rollin' in our classrooms! From our homeroom classes to our STEM Lab, and the library to the garden, amazing learning is happening on campus. I'm so very proud of our students and teachers for working so hard this week.
I hope you all have a great weekend with your families.
Warmly,
Keegan Luedecke
SHE Principal
Upcoming Dates:
Sept. 19th: Watch Dog Dads Begins on Campus
Sept. 26th: Apex Fundraiser Begins! / Dress in Blue & Orange!
Sept. 30th: Dress-up: Favorite Sports Team Day
Oct. 5th: Fall Picture Day
Oct. 6th: Apex Fun Run Main Event (Wear your Apex Gear!) / End of 1st Grading Period
Oct. 7th: No School / Professional Development Day
Oct. 10th: No School / Professional Development Day
Oct. 11: 2nd Grading Period Begins
Oct. 26th: Track & Field Day for 2nd, 3rd, 4th, & 5th ***CHANGE***
Oct. 27th: Field Day for PreK, KG, 1st Grade ***CHANGE***
Oct. 28th: Book Character Dress-Up Day
Oct. 31st: No School / Professional Development Day
Nov. 1st: No School / Professional Development Day
Next Week in Second Step:
One rule we have here at our school is “Show Respect”. Being respectful helps everyone feel welcome and safe. When we act respectfully, we listen carefully to each other, help each other, and try to understand how someone else feels. When we speak respectfully, we use friendly words and say please and thank you. We don’t call other people names. This week, think about how you can act and speak in respectful ways in the classroom, hallway, lunchroom, and out at recess.
Birthday Marquee
Adding your child's name to our school marquee is a great way to celebrate their birthday! We have the following upcoming weeks still available:
Oct 17-23
Oct 24-30
Oct 31- Nov 6
Nov 7-13
Nov 14-20
If you would like to purchase any of these weeks, please use the following link to our Serene Hill's PTO spirit shop
https://www.serenehillspto.org/spiritshop/Birthday-Marquee-Fall-Birthday-p148909300
P.E. Happenings
DISCOVERY/GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAM: PARENT REFERRAL INFORMATION - DEADLINE 10/21
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.
Parents can submit referrals for screening up until the end of the first 9 weeks, by October 21, 2022. Students will be tested during the 2nd 9 weeks of instruction. 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, 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 campus GT coordinator will contact parents via email when the testing dates are set and share additional information. Please plan to attend the Elementary GT Parent Night (virtual event) on October 14 at 11:30 AM for an informative presentation about the program along with a Q&A session with your campus GT teacher.
You are also welcome to contact your campus GT coordinator directly, at any time, with questions. Please reference the contact information below:
Stephanie Cardarella, Serene Hills Elementary
cardarellas@ltisdschools.org
Lake Travis ISD ESSER Stakeholder Feedback
Dear Lake Travis ISD Staff, Parents and Guardians,
As you may already know, Lake Travis ISD applied to receive Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The intent and purpose of the funding is to sustain the safe operation of schools and address student learning needs as a result of COVID-19.
As a part of ongoing ESSER provisions, the District is required to review and revise, as applicable, its plan every six months—including receiving stakeholder input to assist us with prioritizing ESSER funding and developing our Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan.
In an effort to obtain parent and community feedback, we have developed a survey linked below. Please take a moment to share your input and opinions. Responses are due by Friday, September 23, 2022 and will be reviewed and taken into consideration as the District updates its plan. Your participation and feedback are valued and appreciated.
CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE SURVEY
Sincerely,
Marco Alvarado
Executive Director of Communications & Community Relations
Serene Hills PTO
Useful Links:
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2022-2023 School Supplies Lists
Transportation:
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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