The Serene Scoop
Serene Hills Elementary School --- Sept. 10, 2021
Message from the Principal:
I often feel as if there is a rainbow above our campus. From the most beautiful sunrises, to our talented and sweet students, to our selfless staff we always seem to hit the jackpot. That is still true this year. I know everything isn't perfect. You are receiving COVID notifications from me almost daily, varying opinions are everywhere, and our students are still going to sometimes come home with scraped knees, or worse, hurt feelings. However, I cannot tell you how appreciated it is that our parents and community remember that the staff is human also. When you reach out to seek clarification rather than place blame, and when you assume positive intent rather than accuse the staff of intentional missteps, it really helps the morale of our staff and campus. When morale on the campus is up, the students benefit. Thank you for having our backs. Thank you for loving us. Thank you for partnering with SHE as we all do our best to make it through these trying times. We love your children and we love you.
Warmly,
Keegan Luedecke
SHE Principal
Upcoming Dates:
Sept. 16th: LTISD Asynchronous Elementary Curriculum Night
Sept. 23rd: Urban Air Spirit Night
Sept. 24th: Student Holiday / Teacher Professional Development Day
Sept. 27th: Apex Fun Run Pep Rally (Virtual)
Sept. 27th-Oct. 7th: Apex Fun Run Fundraiser
Oct. 7th: End of First Grading Period
Oct. 8th: Student Holiday / Teacher Professional Development Day
Oct. 11th: Student & Staff Holiday
Oct. 12th: Beginning of 2nd Grading Period
Next Week in Second Step:
NEW! Car Rider Dismissal Changes!!!
**If your family has ANY students in KG-1st grade, they will continue to go to the front car rider line with their younger sibling(s).
Substitute Teachers Desperately Needed!
Message from Nurse Bobbi:
***Please remember to screen your children each morning before school.***
If your child has even one of the symptoms on the screening list, they should stay home.
Symptoms are:
★ Feeling feverish or a measured temperature greater than or equal to 100.0 degrees Fahrenheit
★ Loss of taste or smell
★ Cough
★ Difficulty breathing
★ Shortness of breath
★ Headache
★ Chills
★ Sore throat
★ Shaking or exaggerated shivering
★ Muscle or body aches
★ Diarrhea
★ Fatigue
★ Congestion or runny nose
★ Nausea or vomiting
Please know that children who come to school with symptoms will be sent home. When it doubt, please keep your student home and call or email Nurse Bobbi for further guidance robertsbo@ltisdschools.org.
Want to Illustrate the Yearbook Cover?!?
Requirements:
- Submit paper sized 8.5 x 11
- Incorporate "Serene Hills Elementary School" name into the drawing/picture
- Incorporate this year's theme: True Grit
- It must be original artwork
- Students may work individually or with another SHE student
- No student names may be written on the front, but should be written lightly on the back of the paper.
All submissions due by October 13th by 3 PM.
Your child may turn in submissions to their homeroom teacher or the front office.
-Elle Norman and Traci McClead
Thanks so much!
-Elle and Traci
Gifted and Talented Nominations
The yearly nomination window to have your child tested for the LTISD Discovery (Gifted and Talented) Program is currently open. The deadline for nominations is October 15, 2021. You can find the nomination form HERE on the district website.
-Stephanie Cardarella
Serene Hills Discovery
FRESH START RUN CLUB IS BACK!
Dear Parents,
Kids and parents have been asking, and we have settled into the school year, so run club is back! S.H.E. run club is open to 1st-5th graders who would like to start their mornings off with a run on the track. We are going to meet in the mornings from 7:20-7:40 up on the track. All are invited. Students must be on time. If they come after 7:25 we will send them to class. We will kick off the first spring run on September 13th. Please be on time!
Students will report to the gym between 7:20-7:25 to leave their belongings inside, grab their EZ scan card, and then head to the track. A coach or adult will lead them up. The first week will be a bit hairy as we get kids EZ cards out from their class box.
Your child will need to be dressed PE ready. It is a privilege to come to the run club. Students’ behavior and effort must meet expectations.
Run club helps students get a fresh start to their morning and enter the classroom ready to learn.
All 1st-5th grade levels can come Monday-Thursday. If it gets too crowded we will split it back up. We will not meet on Fridays.
If it is rainy or the weather is below 40 degrees we will not meet.
I am looking forward to working with your kiddos and helping them start their mornings off on the right foot!
COACH Z
Useful Links:
Useful Links:
Serene Hills:
Serene Hills Elementary Homepage
2021-2022 School Supplies Lists
Transportation:
Food and Nutrition Services (FANS):
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