Titan Times: Week 29
The River Place Elementary (RPE) Campus Newsletter
Message from Principal Sharp
Titan Families,
I hope our newsletter finds you doing well and thriving in our community!
Important Announcements:
- Voting Location: Our campus will be a voting location for the upcoming elections.
- Spring Break: Spring break will be from March 11th to March 18th. Stay safe during the break, and we look forward to seeing you back on March 19th.
Celebrations from the Week:
- Theater Performance: A big congratulations to all the students who did a fantastic job at their theater performance last week!
Additional Information:
Our campus is a voting location, and I wanted to take the opportunity to share that the Leander ISD community embraces a culture of voting.On Oct. 5, 2023, the LISD Board passed a resolution supporting and promoting a culture of voting. One of our 10 Ethical Principles is “Civic Duty” because we are dedicated to making the world a better place. So whether you’re a staff or community member, let’s make our community stronger one voter at a time.
Please know that-
- Your vote matters.
- Your voice deserves to be heard.
- We hope that this spring you choose to become a voter in this election and every election after this one if you aren't already.
A common question I receive is "Why is our campus a polling location?"
The Texas Election Code (Sec. 43.031) specifies that an entity that owns or controls a public building shall make the building available for use as a polling place in any election that covers territory in which the building is located. Please be aware that Travis County has requested River Place Elementary be used as a polling place on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. The polling place will be located in our Multi-Purpose Room (MPR) or gym. To ensure the safety of our students and staff and minimize disruption to campus operations, we have made every effort to select an area that limits election workers and voter access to the campus. Additionally, staff will be monitoring the polling location area and there will be a police officer at the polling cite, too.
The instructional day will not be interrupted and neither will the flow of the traffic pattern at arrival and dismissal. As always, should you have celebrations or concerns, please reach out.
We want to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude to all our families for your continued partnership. Your support and involvement contribute significantly to the success of our school community. Thank you for all that you do!
Take care and lead well,
Dr. Amy Sharp
Proud RPE Principal
River Place Theatre Did AMAZING Last Weekend!
Thank you families and students for another fantastic production.
5th Grade Field Trip
5th Grade Team
Mark Your Calendars
March: Women's History Month and Texas History Month
- 5th: River Place is Polling Location from 7 AM- 7 PM
- 7th: Spring individual and class pictures- more information coming soon (NEW DATE)
- 11th-15th Spring Break- no school for students and staff/ building is closed to the public
- 18th:Staff Development Day- no school for students/ building is open to the public
- 19th: Last day to fill out Leander ISD feedback surveys (See info below)
- 20th: STEAM Night- See Info Below!
- 26th: Kindergarten "Graduation" Pictures- more information coming soon
- 27th: Career Day- See Info Below and Volunteer!
#RPEtitan Community News
A Note From Our Registrar:
Families, please remember to reach out to the school if you have changed or plan on changing your address from the one you registered your student(s) with. It is important that we have the correct address for your student on file for multiple reasons, including safety and transportation. If your living situation has changed and is only temporary; for example if you have moved in with another family, or moved into a hotel please still let us know so we are able to ensure your student has access to the means necessary to get to school. As always, feel free to contact the front office any time with any questions you may have.
Counselor Corner
#1LISD Community News
LEEF Opportunity!
No better time to enjoy your favorite local basketball team AND giveback to LEEF! The Leander Educational Excellence Foundation is partnering with the Austin Spurs on March 24th for a giveback event! $5 from each ticket purchased with LEEF's link goes back to the Leander ISD classrooms! Get your tickets online today: https://fevo-enterprise.com/Leef
Shine Some Light On Our Staff
Many families take time out of their day to let our office and administration team know how much they value our Titan Staff. We share with our staff in our staff newsletter and at staff meetings moments of "shine" from you, and we encourage you to consider filling out this form whenever you believe our district should celebrate a staff member publicly, too. If you have any questions, please let Dr. Sharp know.
PTA Announcements
Join us for a very groovy evening, supporting our school. This event is for adults only.
Many Thanks to Optometrist and Signature Eye Care!
For our April 8th Eclipse viewing, Dr. Oliver Lou, Optometrist and Signature Eye Care are sponsoring PTA's goal for every student to have a pair of eclipse glasses for the Total Eclipse on April 8th! We are so thankful for this sponsorship and Dr.Lou working with our RPE community to make sure the kids can have fun and be safe that day.
Watch D.O.G.S. Sign- Up Today!
WATCH D.O.G.S. is a national program focusing on the prevention of violence in our children’s schools by using the positive influence of fathers and father-figures to be a positive role model for all students. The change this year is that you don't need to volunteer for an entire day; we will have hourly opportunities available should you prefer that. Anything to keep your involvement on campus!
While on campus, WATCH D.O.G.S may-
work in small groups with kids,
support staff out at recess,
support lunch room clean up and etiquette eat lunch,
monitor the school entrances and hallways,
assist with arrival and dismissal,
mentor students, and much more!
How to get Involved-
Read through the expectations and sample schedule
Register as a Leander ISD Volunteer
Fill out the RPE Watch Dogs Registration Form
After confirming volunteer status, our assistant principal, Lacy Olmstead, will reach out with more information and schedule.
Information Quick Links
River Place Elementary Titan Community
Here are our Titan Community Communication Tools-
- River Place Elementary School Website
- Twitter Account
- PTA Facebook Page
- Remind App for River Place Insiders
Email: ContactTeacher@leanderisd.org
Website: https://riverplace.leanderisd.org/
Location: 6500 Sitio Del Rio Blvd, Austin, TX 78730, USA
Phone: 512-570-6900
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RiverPlaceElementaryPTA/
Twitter: @RiverPlaceTitan