Tiger Talk

By 10/29: Tigers submit yearbook cover contest entries.

10/12 - 10/16: National School Lunch Week!

10/13: Student Flu Shots Administered if Consent Provided by 9/30

10/13 - 10/23: Tigers bring decorated pumpkins to Library for display

10/15: GT/Discovery Referral Form Closes Today

10/15: LTCL Bookmobile @ WCH Park 3 - 4 pm

10/16: School Assembly 7:40 am

10/21: Unity Day - Tigers Wear Orange!

10/22: Cub Scouts' Pumpkin Derby @ Bee Creek United Methodist 6:30 pm

10/23: Tulley's Tiger Trot! More info coming soon!

10/24: LT SEPAC Halloween Family Social 1 - 3 pm Champions LT

10/26: Tigers Wear Red

10/27: Tigers Dress Like a Hero

10:28: Tigers Wear Their Fav Team Gear

10/28: LTCL Bookmobile @ WCH Park 3 - 4 pm

10/29: Tigers Dress as their Fav Book Character

10/29: Book Character Costume Parade Just Prior to Dismissal

10/30 - 11/02: No School for Tigers! See you 7:40 am on November 3!

11/01: Daylight Saving Time Ends - Clocks FALL BACK One Hour!

11/05: WCHE PTO's Kickin' Good Time VIP & Son Kickball @ HCI 5 - 8 pm!

by 11/06: Tigers take home their decorated Library pumpkins

Tulley’s Tiger Trot is here! We kick things off with our school-wide Pep Rally on October 15, followed by the Color Run on October 23. Because Tiger Trot is run entirely by WCHE PTO, 100% of the profits stay right here at WCHE to support our students, classrooms and school. Ready. Set. ROAR!

Orange you glad it’s almost Unity Day? Unity Day is our chance to stand together as a district and spread kindness!

Here’s how WCHE Tigers can show their spirit on Wednesday, October 21:

• WEAR ORANGE: Rock your brightest orange outfit to school to show we stand for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion!

• SPREAD THE WORD: Talk with your friends, family, and classmates about what unity means to you.

• SIGN THE POSTER: Stop by the Unity poster during lunch to add your name and take the pledge!

Let’s turn WCHE into a sea of orange and show everyone what Tiger kindness is all about!

Each week, we award a "Golden Goose" to the class with the best attendance in their grade level. The winning classes get to dress their goose as they wish (yes, our geese have a wardrobe) and keep the goose for the week.

The classes winning the "Golden Goose" for last week's attendance are:

PreK.................Mrs. Hanley & Mrs. Richards' classes tied

Kindergarten.....Mrs. Wade's class

1st Grade..........Mrs. Mueller's class

2nd Grade.........Mrs. Dulany's class

3rd Grade..........Mrs. Miller's class

4th Grade..........Mrs. McDaniel's class

5th Grade..........Mrs. Lively's class

Congratulations, Tigers! And, thank you to our parents for helping our Tigers to be present and on time. We appreciate you!

Dear families,

School pictures are now available!

To see if your child's pictures are available to view, please log in to your account at mylifetouch.com. If you don’t have an account yet, you can create one using your email address.

To locate your child's photos, you'll need their Student ID or Portrait ID and Access Code. If you don't have this information, you can:

• Check your inbox for an email from Lifetouch that may contain your access credentials and a direct link to your child's images.
• Wait for your proof sheet to arrive, which will include your Portrait ID and Access Code.
• Contact the Lifetouch Help Center for assistance

Please note that pictures may not become available for all students at the same time, so check back later if you don't see your child's images yet.

Tigers demonstrating PAWSitive behavior are nominated to have their names added to our WOW Board. WOW Board members are then eligible to win a fun brag tag and Buddy Pass. The Buddy Pass entitles each WOW Board member to enjoy lunch on the stage with a buddy of his/her choice.

Our West Cypress WOW Board #3 for 2026-27 is shown in the photo. Congratulations, Tigers! We are proud of you.

Discovery is the enrichment program provided for students who have been identified as intellectually gifted and talented. All students are eligible to be selected for the Discovery program at each campus. In order to be identified as gifted and talented, each student must undergo a screening and selection process.

• Gifted and Talented Parent Information Presentation 2026-27
• Lake Travis ISD GT Program Handbook 2025
• Lake Travis ISD GT Program Handbook 2026 (coming soon)

Testing Timeline

The referral window for 1st-12th grade opens at the beginning of the school year and remains open through the end of the 1st grading period. A teacher, parent, student, or other interested person observing a student with consistent evidence of gifted characteristics may refer him/her during the appropriate referral window; however, a parent must be the one to complete the official referral form, which gives us permission to assess the student.

LTISD Elementary G/T Referral Form - Open 8/12/2026, Close 10/15/2026

LTISD Secondary G/T Referral Form - Open 8/12/2026, Close 10/15/2026

LTISD Kinder G/T Referral Form - Closed

Newly enrolled students arriving after the Fall deadline will be assessed per referral request during the 3rd 9-week grading period. Students arriving during the 4th grading period may be referred for testing the following school year. Students previously enrolled in a Gifted and Talented program in another school district cannot be assessed until they are properly enrolled in LTISD.

The Kindergarten referral window for Elementary campuses will open at the beginning of the Spring semester and will remain open through the end of the 3rd 9-week grading period.

Parents have the right to appeal the results of their child's assessment results. Appeals must be received by the campus GT coordinator, in writing, by January 31st for students assessed in the Fall semester and by May 15th for students assessed in the Spring. Please reference the Discovery Program Guide above for more specific details regarding the appeal process.

Want to recognize someone who makes WCHE shine? Submit a CAV Kudos to celebrate a WCHE or LTISD staff member who has made a difference. Your words of appreciation mean more to our teachers and staff than you know! Help us spread gratitude and celebrate the amazing people who make our Tiger family special.

Website: wche.ltisdschools.org

Location: 6112 Cypress Ranch Boulevard, Spicewood, TX 78669

Phone: 512-533-7500

Facebook: West Cypress Hills Elementary School

Instagram: @wchetigers