Tiger Talk
01/25/22
January is LTISD School Board Recognition Month!
Tigers Learn More about the LTISD Board of Trustees
This month is LTISD School Board Recognition Month, and, thanks to Trustee William Beard, our Tigers learned more about our school Board of Trustees and their service to our school. A panel of intrepid Tiger reporters interviewed Trustee Beard on January 21 so that inquiring Tiger minds could know all about being a School Board Trustee.
The interview with Trustee Beard was shared with all Tigers during their morning Broadcast yesterday.
Our LTISD School Board of Trustees pictured above are: John Aoueille, President; Bob Dorsett, Jr., Vice President; Lauren White, Secretary; William Beard; Phillip Davis, Ph.D.; Kim Flasch; and Jessica Putonti.
We appreciate the time and effort our Board of Trustees dedicate to our schools. And, we especially appreciate Trustee Beard taking time to visit with our Tigers. They were very impressed and thrilled to have this opportunity.
Pictured above left to right Miss Sophia Lewis, Principal Beninga, Mr. Eli Michalek, Trustee Beard, and Mr. Callan Whitsitt
District Provides Update on COVID Protocols - Visits to Campuses Limited Until Further Notice
Dear Lake Travis ISD Staff, Parents and Guardians,
As you may already know, COVID cases in our area continue to surge, resulting in Austin Public Health (APH) raising its Risk-Based Guidelines to Stage 5 on January 6. Since then, we have received guidance and updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), APH, and the Texas Education Agency (TEA).
The update from TEA does not change current requirements as it pertains to in-person instruction. Our schools must remain open, and we are not approved to provide remote learning districtwide. TEA’s guidance also indicates that districts cannot require staff or students to wear face coverings as per the Governor’s Executive Order (GA-38). However, we strongly encourage mask wearing while inside district facilities.
We will continue to prioritize safety for sustaining in-person learning and working environments by following our current protocols with one change as it pertains to visitors. We will suspend having visitors on campus during the school day with the exception of volunteers, scheduled parent meetings, or as otherwise approved by the school. We will reevaluate allowing visitors on campus as conditions in our community improve.
As I shared in a previous email, we began the installation of air disinfection devices at each campus and department during the holiday break. I am happy to report we have placed 171 units in front office receptionist areas, cafeterias, hallways, weight and locker rooms, all nurse’s rooms and various other locations districtwide. The units reduce pathogens that lead to COVID, colds, the common flu, and even gastrointestinal illness, and they also help reduce dust, mold spores, and pollen that trigger asthma and allergies. We are awaiting the delivery of additional units which will be installed in other locations throughout the District.
I strongly urge that you and your family continue to take all precautions to minimize the spread of COVID-19. Anyone who is sick or has COVID-related symptoms must stay home until reentry requirements are met. We will continue to monitor local conditions and provide protocol updates as needed. Your continued support is appreciated.
Sincerely,
Paul Norton
Superintendent of Schools
Be on the Lookout for LTISD Bus Transportation Updates
One might think that our school bus drivers would be immune to anything and everything that could be thrown their way, BUT, from time to time, LTISD bus drivers do need to take a sick day, and at this time the District is not always able to provide a substitute bus driver quickly enough to cover the route.
As a result, there are times when SMARTTag and/or LTISD will notify parents that bus service could be delayed or that bus service for a particular route is canceled. Even though the disruption to service happens very infrequently, it's still an inconvenience when it happens to you and your Tiger(s.) We apologize.
Please be sure to pay close attention to SMARTTag and/or LTISD transportation alerts and updates so that you will know if/when disruption to your service has occurred.
5th to 6th Grade Transition
5th to 6th Grade Transition
It's hard to believe, but it is time to start thinking about our sweet 5th graders moving into middle school. The elementary and middle school principals and counselors have been hard at work planning out a timeline to make this time informational and simple for you. Below are some basic dates to go ahead and put on the calendar and look for more information to come in the near future.
Feb.1: Middle School Course Catalogs are available online
Feb. 15: 5th Graders visit (field trip) the middle school they are CURRENTLY zoned for.
Feb. 15 - Mar. 7: Course Selection is open.
Feb. 23: 5:30PM-7:00PM MS Principals host Parent Night. (more details to come)
Unclaimed Lost & Found Items to be Donated February 11!
Looking for some of your Tiger's coats, sweaters, hoodies, water bottles, or lunch bags? If they cannot be found at your house, they may be here in our Lost and Found. Belongings with student names on them are returned to the students. Belongings without names, unfortunately, have to wait for someone to claim them.
Please check our Lost and Found to claim your Tiger's belongings before the end of the day February 11.
Any unclaimed items remaining in our Lost and Found the evening of February 11 will be donated to a local charity.
Contact us here about the Wall of Fame for Shoe Tying
Come and Embrace the Noise! Apply to be On Team Tiger Today!
We are looking for more people to join our staff of caring professionals. Our campus-wide theme for this year is "Embrace the Noise," and we are seeking people, maybe like YOU, who would like to come and make some "noise" with us.
We are accepting applications for Instructional Special Education Aides and for a crossing guard. Prior experience is not required. The Lake Travis Independent School District happily provides training for its employees.
If you would like to learn more about the rewarding positions that we have available right here in your neighborhood school, click here.
Class and Spring Individual Pictures to be Taken Thursday, February 10
Yes, it's already time for Spring Picture Day! Our classroom group photos and students' individual Spring photos will be taken by Lifetouch on Thursday, February 10.
Class pictures can be ordered online using picture ID EVTZJPJWM.
Individual pictures can be ordered online using picture ID EVTPVS7TJ.
Paper order forms with payment envelopes will be sent home soon in care of Tigers. The paper order forms offer an opportunity to order and pay for pictures with cash or check payable to Lifetouch. Simply complete the order forms, enclose payment, and return them to the classroom teacher.
Tigers Celebrate Valentines Day with Classroom Parties on Friday, February 11
Love is in the air....and it's party time! Our Tiger classroom Valentine parties will be held Friday, February 11. The times of the class parties are shown below.
We will be decorating and getting ready for the parties after school on Thursday, February 10. Each classroom can have up to 2 volunteers assist with the party preparations. If you wish to volunteer to help decorate and set up for the parties after school February 10, please be sure to RSVP with the classroom teacher or our school Receptionist, Mrs. Michelle Harper, so that we can have your security badge ready for you for speedy security check-in on February 10. Volunteers are welcome to arrive at the Front Office between 3:15 and 3:30 pm on February 10.
To keep our learning environment as safe as possible, visitors and volunteers may not attend the parties during the school day. Tigers will enjoy their class parties as these times:
Kindergarten........12:30 - 1:00
1st Grade.............12:00 - 12:30
2nd Grade..............1:30 - 2:00
3rd Grade...............1:00 - 1:30
4th Grade.............11:30 - 12:00
5th Grade............ 11:00 - 11:30.
Daddy Daughter Garden Gala Tickets Can be Purchased February 1 - February 18
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Upcoming Events
01/01 - 01/31/22.....LTISD School Board Recognition Month
01/24 - 01/28/22.....Holocaust Remembrance
01/27/22.................LTCL Bookmobile Comes to WCH Amenity Center 3 - 4 pm
02/01/22.................Middle School Course Catalogs Available Online
02/01 - 02/18/22....Tickets on Sale for Daddy/Daughter Garden Gala
02/01 - 02/28/22.....Celebrating Black History Month
02/04/22.................Celebrating the 100th Day of School!
02/10/22.................Class and Spring Picture Day!!!!
02/10/22.................LTCL Bookmobile Comes to WCH Amenity Center 3 - 4 pm
02/07 - 02/11/22.....National School Counselors' Week
02/10/22.................Scheduled Valentine Volunteers Welcome to Arrive 3:15 - 3:30 pm
02/11/22.................Classroom Valentine Party Day!
02/11/22.................Tiger Lost & Found Unclaimed Items to be Donated at End of Day!
02/15/22.................5th Grade Field Trip to Visit Middle School
02/15 - 03/07/22.....Middle School Course Selection is Open
02/17 - 02/21/22.....No School for Tigers! Staff Professional Development Days
02/22/22.................Tigers Return to School 7:40 am
02/23/22.................5:30 - 7:00 pm Middle Schools' Parent Night
02/24/22.................PTO General Assembly in the Cafeteria 9:00 - 10 am
02/24/22.................LTCL Bookmobile Comes to WCH Amenity Center 3 - 4 pm
02/26/22.................Daddy/Daughter Garden Gala @ WCHE 6:30 - 8:30 pm
03/01 - 03/31/22.....Music in our Schools Month
03/07 - 03/11/22.....National School Breakfast Week
03/09 - 03/10/22.....WCHE Field Days - Volunteer RSVP
03/10/22.................LTCL Bookmobile Comes to WCH Amenity Center 3 - 4 pm
03/11/22.................No School for Students! Staff Professional Development Day
03/14 - 03/18/22.....Spring Break! No School!
03/24/22..................LTCL Bookmobile Comes to WCH Amenity Center 3 - 4 pm
03/26/22..................LTHS Choir's Capes & Crowns Event 2 - 4 pm
04/01/22..................PTO Parent Mixer @ Blissful Hill 6 - 9 pm
More Information about WCH
West Cypress Hills Elementary
Email: wchprincipal@ltisdschools.org
Website: https://www.ltisdschools.org/WCHE
Location: 6112 Cypress Ranch Boulevard, Travis County, TX, United States
Phone: 512-533-7500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ltisdschools
Twitter: @principalwch