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Lakeway Elementary School October 31, 2017
RETURN TO CENTRAL STANDARD TIME NOVEMBER 5
Upcoming Events
10/31/17................APEX Mustang Stampede Begins
11/05/17................Daylight Saving Time Ends! Set clocks back 1 hour
11/01/17................Candy Dropoff Tomasik Dental
11/15/17................Thanksgiving Dinner
11/02/17.................PTO Meeting
11/09/17.................APEX Fun Run
11/17/17.................Cupcake Friday - Celebrating November Birthdays
11/20 - 11/24/17....Fall Break - Happy Thanksgiving!
12/15/17................Cupcake Friday! Celebrating December Birthdays
We're so excited to tell you about our major fundraiser this semester, the Apex Fun Run! Apex Fun Run is a local company and will be on campus for 2 weeks teaching our students about leadership and fitness. During the Apex Fun Run, students will be challenged to get pledges for the laps they will run on Fun Run day. Funds raised this year will be used to pay for expenses that further student education like classroom technology, STEM programs, field trip transportation, tutoring programs and more. The big event starts next Tuesday, 10/31 as we kick off our Apex Fun Run with a Pep Rally @ 1:30 pm. We’d love you to join us!
During the program, students are challenged to get pledges for the laps they will run on Fun Run Day November 9th! Make sure to mark that day on your calendar and join us for the FUN RUN on 11/09/17!
SCHOOL BOARD CALLS $253M BOND ELECTION FOR NOV. 7
Bond will have no impact on district’s current tax rate
In a unanimous vote June 20, the Lake Travis school board approved an order calling a $253 million bond election for November 7, 2017.
Last month, a citizens’ advisory committee presented its proposal to the board, calling for district-wide capital improvements to accommodate the district’s continued increase in student enrollment. According to demographer Population and Survey Analysts (PASA), student enrollment at Lake Travis ISD has increased by approximately 76% since 2007. Considering a moderate growth rate scenario, projections indicate a continued increase of more than 60% during the next 10 years, resulting in a district-wide enrollment of nearly 16,000 students.
The major components of the district’s 2017 bond program include the following:
- Middle School #3
- Elementary School #7
- Upgrades, renovations, and repairs to existing facilities
- School buses, including installation of seat belts
- Technology
- Land for future facilities and utilities
With the recent passage of Senate Bill 693, school districts are required to install seat belts on any school buses purchased after September 2017. As a result, the district has allocated $1.3 million to the November bond package to cover the cost of equipping its existing fleet of buses and any new bus purchases with seat belts.
“We are obligated to meet the requirements of this new law,” said Dr. Brad Lancaster, Lake Travis ISD Superintendent of Schools. “We are lucky enough to have the advantage of an upcoming bond election to address this issue.”
In 2011, the district’s most-recent bond election, voters approved a $158.5 million referendum for the construction of two new schools as well as the expansion of two existing campuses, among other district-wide upgrades and improvements. As a result, the district’s tax rate increased by $0.0916 to a total tax rate of $1.4075 per $100 of assessed property valuation.
“The exciting news is, the entire 2017 package can be done without an increase to our current tax rate,” continued Dr. Lancaster. “That is a rare occurrence in school bond elections and a highly significant position for the district and our taxpayers. The zero impact to our current tax rate comes as a result of our district paying down our current debt early. In fact, over the past five years, LTISD has saved its taxpayers more than $27 million in interest through aggressive debt management, resulting in increased capacity for future bond programs.”
Community presentations regarding the 2017 bond program will begin in the fall.
Early voting begins October 23.
For more information, contact the Lake Travis ISD Office of Communications via email at (512) 533-6046 or via email at bondandtre@ltisdschools.org.
Year Book 2017-18
This year, Lakeway Elementary School is providing a TreeRing yearbook! Here are three reasons we chose TreeRing:
* Custom Yearbooks: Every student gets a one of a kind printed copy containing two free pages to customize with personal photos.
* Green Yearbooks: TreeRing plants a tree in our school’s name when you purchase a book and prints on recycled paper.
* Beautiful Yearbooks: All yearbooks are gorgeously printed in full color using the highest end print production available.
YOU CAN PURCHASE AND PERSONALIZE YOUR Lakeway Elementary School YEARBOOK BY CLICKING HERE:
http://www.treering.com/purchase?Passcode=1014861434992612
A few important facts:
* Your personalized yearbook only costs $26.00.
* You’ll need to purchase your copy and complete your free personal pages by March 28.
* Your 2 free custom pages are optional, if you don’t customize you’ll receive a standard yearbook.
Get started by clicking on this link:
http://www.treering.com/purchase?Passcode=1014861434992612
Thanks,
Sarah Handley
7 Trick-or-Treating Safety Tips BY READER'S DIGEST EDITORS
1. Plan a route in advance. Trick-or-treating could take you several streets away from your house, which can cause sore legs and a bit of frustration. Avoid long paths by mapping out a route before leaving the house. Stick to paths that you and your child are familiar with to avoid getting lost.
2. Wear comfy shoes. Make sure you and your children are in comfortable, well-fitting shoes. Girls in dresses should avoid heels, and all shoelaces should be double-tied to avoid tripping in the dark.
3. Stay well-lit. Apply reflective tape to your child’s costume to ensure they are seen by drivers on the road. Also, carry a flashlight with you to keep your child’s path lit at all times.
4. Make sure all costumes are short. Long costumes that drag on the ground can be dangerous, especially at night. After purchasing your child’s costume, make sure it’s an appropriate length, and hem anything that’s too long to avoid tripping.
Avoid masks. Masks can make it difficult for your child to see or breathe. If possible, skip the mask altogether and use non-toxic make-up to complete the costume instead.
6. Use flexible props. Try to avoid costumes that have weapons as accessories. But if your child’s costume won’t be complete without a weapon, make sure it is rubber or plastic. Choose a prop that won’t cause injury to your child or their friends.
7. Check your child’s candy. When sorting through candy at the end of the night, be sure to throw away any candy that is not in its original wrapper, or looks as though it has been opened.
Book Fair Volunteers Needed!
Hey everyone! We NEED help! It is that time of year to come out and help our kiddos go shopping for books! If you love selling books, please consider signing up to help. Our library has a Book Fair twice a year and needs help with setup, sales, and assisting students. All proceeds from the book fairs benefit our library. The kids look forward to these events every year so it's a fun team to be a part of!
If you have any questions, please contact the Book Committee Chair, Rachael Duelley at rduelley@mycompanyfunding.com
Link to Sign up (includes information on your student's book fair times):
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0949a4ac2faaf85-book
Thanks and we APPRECIATE your help!
Jessica Romero
LWE PTO Volunteer Coordinator
LTHS PTO to sponsor speaker on teen stress and anxiety at the PTO General Membership Meeting November 13th at 9:15 am
Lakeway Fuel Cafe Scores 100
Congratulations to Gloria Torres and her team for scoring another 100 on our campus cafeteria health inspection! We appreciate you and your team's dedication and effort to keeping our cafeteria a clean and safe place for our Mustangs.
THANKSGIVING LUNCH...SAVE THE DATE! NOVEMBER 15!
Box Tops
You might have seen our posts this week about our Box Tops program. Each year, we ask families to clip, save and send in box tops you find from your pantry.
Our new student council will be coordinating the efforts for Box Tops this year. 10 cents each label actually add up throughout the year, so start saving! You may send in box tops at any time. LWE front office is collecting them.
First Grade Field Trip to Austin Aquarium
Schedule for Fun Run
Our Fun Run will be Thursday, November 9th. If you plan to join us for this fun and exciting Fun Run, Run times are:
8am - Kindergarten and 1st Grade
9:15am - 2nd & 3rd Grades
10:30am - 4th Grade
11:45am - 5th
Trick or Treat @ Lakeway
The Cavs Who Care Tip Line
The Cavs Who Care Tip Line provides an easy and confidential way for students and parents to report bullying, harassment, or other personal crisis. Students and parents may leave an anonymous tip on the LTISD or any campus website 24-hours-a-day, seven days a week. However, the tip line is monitored only during regular school business hours.
The Cavs Who Care Tip Line is also available on the LTISD app. Students and parents may submit a tip related to the following topics:
BULLYING
SAFETY RISK
DRUGS
FIGHTING
VANDALISM
HARASSMENT
WEAPONS
PERSONAL CRISIS
In the event of an emergency or immediate need, please call 911, your campus principal, or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
More Information about Lakeway
Lakeway Elementary
Email: hickss@ltisdschools.org
Website: http://www.ltisdschools.org/site/default.aspx?domainid=872
Location: 1701 Lohmans Crossing Road, Lakeway, TX, United States
Phone: (512) 533-6350
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lakeway/
Twitter: @HicksSamuel