Dear Serene Sailor Families,

We are so proud to announce that Serene Hills a 2024 Community Choice Award! Thank you to the teachers, staff, students, and community that makes Serene Hills Elementary such a wonderful place to be.

Warmly,

Keegan Luedecke

Sept. 17: Apex Assemblies

Sept. 18-25: Apex Team Days

Sept. 20: Wear ALL your BLUE & ORANGE

Sept. 27: Apex Fun Run

Sept. 30: 4th & 5th Grade Author Visit - Mari Mancusi

Oct. 2: Fall School Pictures

Oct. 11: Student Holiday / Teacher PD Day

Oct. 14: Student Holiday / Parent Teacher Conference Day

One rule we have here at our school is “Show Respect”. Being respectful helps everyone feel welcome and safe. When we act respectfully, we listen carefully to each other, help each other, and try to understand how someone else feels. When we speak respectfully, we use friendly words and say please and thank you. We don’t call other people names. This week, think about how you can act and speak in respectful ways in the classroom, hallway, lunchroom, and out at recess.

On Wednesday, retired New York City firefighter and Serene Hills Elementary School parent Daniel Browne took a few minutes to share his experiences as a first responder during September 11, 2001. We are grateful to Mr. Browne for his service, and we thank him for sharing his incredible and inspiring story with our students and staff!

It is time to recognize the importance of school attendance and reduce chronic absenteeism. The campaign is led by Attendance Works and eight national partners. The goal is to promote the idea that every day a student is in school is an opportunity to learn, build relationships, and access support.

We need ALL sailors to come to school on time, every day, unless sick.

1. Set up a ROUTINE, post it and stick to it.

2. Do what you can the night before.

3. Get enough sleep.

4. Make a family commitment to be on time.

5. Give your child responsibilities.

6. Be ready early in case something comes up.

7. Have a no distraction policy.

8. Plan ahead the week(s) before.

9. Wake up earlier.

10. Don't hit the snooze button.

11. Know what you can get done, and don't do more.

12. Have a place for all your 'out the door' essentials; keys, wallet, backpacks, phone, and glasses.

Just 10 minutes late to school a day can equal over 30 hours of instruction lost over the course of the school year. Instruction begins at 7:40AM, promptly.

Dear Lake Travis ISD Parents and Guardians,

Lake Travis ISD has partnered with Lake Hills Pharmacy to provide flu vaccines to students in grades PK-8 on October 15-17 as follows:

October 15:

● Serene Hills Elementary

● West Cypress Hills Elementary

● Lake Travis Middle School

October 16:

● Bee Cave Elementary

● Rough Hollow Elementary

● Lake Travis Elementary

● Hudson Bend Middle School

October 17:

● Lake Pointe Elementary

● Lakeway Elementary

● Bee Cave Middle School

Please note, the flu shots are optional, and they will only be administered with written parental

consent. Consent forms (linked here) must be filled out completely, signed, and returned to your

child’s school by Wednesday, October 9. You may write in your prescription insurance information or

submit a copy of your insurance card. Individuals who do not have prescription insurance coverage

must provide $20 cash with the consent form.

Students who do not submit a form with cash payment or insurance information by Wednesday,

October 9, will not receive a flu shot at school.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the flu vaccine is the best defense against the influenza virus. For more information about the seasonal influenza vaccine and a copy of the most current Vaccine Information Sheet (VIS), please CLICK HERE. If you would like for your child to receive the flu vaccine prior to these in-school flu shot clinics, please contact your local pharmacy or pediatrician. Also, children older than six months who are uninsured or underinsured can receive flu shots at the Shots for Tots/Big Shots clinics provided by Austin Public Health. To make an appointment, please call 512-972-5520.

Should you have any questions, you may reach me via email at ennisj@ltisdschools.org, or by phone at 512-533-6015.

Sincerely,

Jamie Ennis, RN

Lead Nurse, Lake Travis ISD

As you may recall, last spring LTISD asked parents, students, and staff members to fill out a survey as a gauge of what we're doing well, and what we can continue to improve upon. One area that popped up as a "red flag" was the area of students' respect toward one another and what can be done about it. Through this next year, we will are planning to focus our efforts on increasing respect, kindness, and friendship on our campus.

Click the link below to purchase individual tickets for open seating or go in with a group of friends and purchase a table. We brought this parents only event back last year and could not wait to do it again! We will be at Back 2 School Bash tonight to answer any questions.

https://www.betterunite.com/serenehillselementaryschool...

Attention LTISD Parents and Guardians,

The Discovery Program, otherwise known as Gifted and Talented, is now accepting parent referrals for GT Screening via this google form.

Transfer students, who were already identified as GT coming from their previous district, should submit their Google form as soon as possible, as the transfer student screening will be set within 30 days of the first day of school. Parents should send proof of their child's selection/participation in the previous GT program directly to the campus GT coordinator. See below for a campus contact list.

Parents can submit referrals for screening up until the end of the first 9 weeks, by October 18, 2024. Students in Grades 1-5 will be tested during the 2nd 9 weeks of instruction. If the referral and permission forms are not submitted by the deadline, the student will have to wait until next year's screening opportunity, as the spring screening session is only for students moving in new to the district after the fall testing window is closed.

Kindergarten students can be referred for GT testing beginning in January 2025. More details will be shared regarding this process at the end of the first semester.

The forms and further information about the program can be found here. A virtual Discovery Parent Information Meeting will be held September 27th at 11:30 AM.

Once the request is submitted through the Google form, the campus GT coordinator will contact parents via email after October 18th to share pertinent information.

You are also welcome to contact your campus GT coordinator at any time with questions.

Useful Links:

Serene Hills:

Serene Hills Elementary Homepage

Transportation:

LTISD Transportation

Transfinder

SmartTag

Food and Nutrition Services (FANS):

LTISD FANS

My School Bucks

Menus

Lake Travis ISD Mobile App

LTISD Extended Care Program

#SHEtheBestisYettoCome #LTWorkofHeart

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