The Serene Scoop
Serene Hills Elementary School --- January 10, 2020
Join us for our Science Fair Showcase
Science Fair January 16
The top 18 projects from our school fair will advance to the regional fair held at the Palmer Events Center downtown on Saturday, February 22. We follow all of the guidelines for the regional fair, so projects are ready for the next level if they advance. Parents and students can find more information at this website: http://www.sciencefest.org/
All SHE families are welcome to view our science fair showcase on January 16 from 5-6 PM. Enter through the front doors. We hope to see you here.
A big thank you to all the volunteers and judges that are donating their time to make this event a success.
3rd graders select their ONE WORD for 2020. What's your word of inspiration?
School Board approves 2020-2021 Calendar
Angela Frankhouser named Rough Hollow Elementary principal
Angela Frankhouser, currently serving as principal of Lake Travis Elementary School, has been named principal of Rough Hollow Elementary School, Lake Travis ISD Superintendent Dr. Brad Lancaster announced Jan. 6.
"Mrs. Frankhouser will officially begin her tenure as principal of Rough Hollow Elementary on Tuesday, January 21," said Dr. Lancaster. "As she begins her transition and prepares for the opening of Rough Hollow Elementary in August, Mrs. Frankhouser will be working temporarily from the LTISD Administration Building. In her absence, I have appointed Mary Patterson to serve as interim principal at Lake Travis Elementary School for the remainder of the school year. Ms. Patterson is an accomplished school administrator who most recently served as interim assistant principal at West Cypress Hills Elementary School last spring. Senior staff and I will work with our Human Resources Department to post the Lake Travis Elementary principal position in February. In the interim, please join me in congratulating Mrs. Frankhouser on her new position."
Mrs. Frankhouser possesses nearly 25 years of wide-ranging experience and success in public education, having served in various classroom and administrative roles. She began her career as a science teacher at the Austin Independent School District. In 2006, the Lubbock native joined Lake Travis High School where she taught biology and chemistry and also served as a TAKS Specialist before being promoted to Assistant Principal. Mrs. Frankhouser then served two years as Assistant Principal at Lake Travis Elementary School before being promoted to Principal, a position she has held since 2013. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Science from the University of Texas and a Master’s degree in Educational Administration from Concordia University. Mrs. Frankhouser and her husband, Jason, have two children—Jake and Ace, both of whom attend Lake Travis High School.
Week at a Glance
January focus of the month: Courage
School-wide events this week:
Jan. 13-17 Gymnastics volunteers needed in PE (see above)
Monday Jan. 13
- 2nd Grade field trip
Tuesday Jan. 14
Wednesday Jan. 15
Thursday Jan. 16
- Science Fair judging during the day. Families join us to view the Science Fair projects in the evening from 5-6 PM at SHE.
Friday Jan. 17
- All Pro Dads 6;50 Am in cafe
- Spring ACE launch
Upcoming Events:
Jan. 20 Holiday - No school for staff or students
Jan. 22 GeoBee Finals 8 AM
Jan. 24 1st Grade Peace party at 2 PM in SHE cafe. Parents are invited.
Jan. 27 Fine Arts Showcase/middle school visits for 5th graders 9:30-11:30
Apr. 3 will be the SHE Talent Show. Watch for information.
Valentine's Day Parties - Feb. 12th
Kindergarten 10:45-11:15
First 12:15-12:45
Second 1:15-1:45
Third 11:30-12:00
Fourth 12:45-1:15
Fifth 1:45-2:30 (Sock Hop)
5th to 6th Transition Information
LTISD has several information sessions and events scheduled as we prepare for your child's transition to 6th grade next fall. Please save these dates and watch for more information in the coming weeks.
Save the Date:
January 27 Fine Arts Showcase and middle school visits for incoming 6th graders 9:30-11:30 AM (to either HBMS or LTMS depending on zoning).
Feb. 3-19 Course Guides will be available online through Skyward Family Access. We will not send home paper choice sheets, instead you will access the options at home and fill in preferences online.
Feb. 4 Incoming 6th grade Band and Orchestra Info Night at LTMS, 6:30-7:30 PM
Feb. 5 Incoming 6th grade Band and Orchestra Info Night at HBMS, 6:30-7:30 PM
Feb. 12 HBMS and LTMS Principals and Counselors visit SHE students during school day
Feb. 20 Incoming 6th Grade Evening Parent Meeting, 6:00 PM LTMS and HBMS
Feb. 21 Coffee with the Principal- Incoming 6th grade Parent Meeting at LTMS and HBMS at 9 AM (duplicate of Feb. 20 meeting)
Last call for yearbook orders
Families,
Time is quickly running out to order your Serene Hills Yearbook! Few extra books are ordered by the school after the preorder deadline - Friday, 1/24/2020. Any extras are sold on a first come, first serve basis during the spring. There are no guarantees that there will still be books available at distribution in May. Please don’t rely on this as an option. Order now to ensure that your student has a yearbook this spring.
There are three ways to order.
- Order by mail - pick up an order form in the front office.
- Order by phone - call the Balfour Call Center at 800-944-5930.
- The easiest and quickest way to order is to go to the Balfour website - www.balfour.com. Select your school and order your yearbook! A confirmation receipt is sent directly to your email address.
Remember, there are NO guarantees that extra books will be available at distribution, so order NOW to avoid disappointment this spring. If you’ve already ordered your student’s 2020 yearbook, thank you for your support!
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