Tiger Talk
09/23/25

From Growth to Greatness
Driven by Pride. Strengthened by Resilience. Led by Heart.
The WCHE PTO Mom/Son Kickball Event was GREAT Fun!
Thanks for Being PAWSitive!
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.
The photo above is of our WOW Board #4 for the 2025-2026 school year. Congratulations, Tigers!
Flu Shots Available for Students who Sign up by 9/30!
Lake Travis ISD has partnered with Lake Hills Pharmacy to provide flu vaccines to students in grades PK-8 on October 14-16 as follows:
October 14:
● Lake Pointe Elementary
● West Cypress Hills Elementary
● Lake Travis Middle School
October 15:
● Serene Hills Elementary
● Bee Cave Elementary
● Rough Hollow Elementary
● Lake Travis Elementary
October 16:
● Bee Cave Middle School
● Hudson Bend Middle School
● Lakeway Elementary
consent. Consent forms (linked here) must be filled out completely, signed, and returned to Nurse Kate by Tuesday, September 30. 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 Tuesday,
September 30, 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, email Jamie Ennis, RN, at ennisj@ltisdschools.org, or by phone at 512-533-6015.
Welcome to our Tiger Tune-ups in the Cafe!
At West Cypress Hills Elementary, the café is a place where we practice safety, responsibility, and respect while enjoying time together. To help all of our Tigers be successful, we use the following expectations:
- VOICE LEVEL 1 – Use a quiet voice so everyone can enjoy their meal.
- BE SAFE – Use walking feet, sit properly, and stay seated at the table at all times.
- BE RESPONSIBLE – Eat your own food and keep your hands to yourself.
- BE RESPECTFUL – Use good manners, kind words, and pick up your trash.
These expectations create a safe, positive environment for all students and help our café run smoothly each day.
In addition, our campus holds Tiger ROAR Days (Reviewing Our Actions and Responsibilities.) On these days, teachers and staff pause to reteach and review campus-wide expectations—including café behavior, hallways, and playground routines—so that every Tiger can be reminded of how to be Safe, Responsible, and Respectful. These days give students the chance to reflect, reset, and recommit to showing Tiger Pride in all areas of our school.
Please note: Visitors will not be allowed on campus during Tiger ROAR Days so we can give our full focus to student learning and resetting expectations.
Tiger ROAR Day dates are as follows:
October 14
January 7
March 23
Thank you for your continued partnership. Together, we can ensure every Tiger shines with pride each day!
Attention LTISD Parents and Guardians:
The Discovery Program, otherwise known as Gifted and Talented, is now accepting parent referrals for GT Screening via:
Transfer students, who were already identified as GT in 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.
Parents can submit referrals for screening through the entire first 9-weeks, with a deadline of October 16, 2025. 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 (October 16,) the student will have to wait until the next year's screening opportunity, as the spring screening session is only for students who have transferred to the district after the fall testing window is closed.
Kindergarten students can be referred for GT testing beginning in January 2026. More details will be shared regarding this process at the beginning of the 2nd semester.
The forms and further information about the program can be found here. Once the request is submitted through the appropriate Google form, our campus GT coordinator, Erin Wyatt, will contact parents via email after October 16 to share pertinent information.
You are welcome to contact your campus GT coordinator, Erin Wyatt, at any time with questions.
Thank you for reporting dismissal changes in Smart Tag!
Contact Coach Williams or Coach Mayes to share the good news about new shoe-tying talents!
Did you know?
Missing 10% of learning time, about 2 days each month, over the course of a school year can make it harder to
- gain early reading and math skills
- build relationships
- develop good attendance habits.
Attending school regularly helps children feel better about school—and themselves. Start building this habit in elementary so they learn right away that going to school on time, every day, is important.
As we look ahead to the next school year please keep in mind our long weekends/student holidays.
Long weekends/Student Holidays for 2025-2026
August 30 - September 1
September 20 - September 22
October 10 - October 13
November 22 - November 30
December 20 - January 6
January 17 - January 19
February 12 - February 16
March 13 - March 22
April 3 - April 5.
Tiger Fall Picture Day is Thursday, October 2!
Fall Picture Makeup/Retakes Day is Thursday, November 13.
Save the Date October 10
Upcoming Events
09/01 - 09/30/25........Attendance Awareness Month
By 09/30/25...............Sign up by 9/30 for Student Flu Shots 10/14!
09/15 - 10/16/25........Hispanic Heritage Month
10/01 - 10/31/25........Month to Recognize Principals, Blindness, Anti-Bullying, Fentanyl, & PT
10/02/25.....................Fall Picture Day!
10/02/25.....................School Custodian Appreciation Day
10/06/25.....................National Instructional Coaches Day
10/06/25.....................Family Engagement Day 9 - 11 am or 5:30 - 7:30 pm @ LTISD EDC
10/08/25.....................Texas Education Human Resources Day
10/10/25.....................Student Holiday - Parent/Teacher Conference Day
10/13/25.....................No School for Staff or Students!
10/14/25.....................Tiger ROAR Day - No Visitors on Campus Today
10/14/25.....................School Resumes @ 7:40 am
10/14/25.....................Student Flu Shots for Those Signed up by 9/30
10/14/25.....................APEX Tiger Rally in the Gym @ 2 pm
10/15 - 10/24/25.........APEX Leadership Team on Campus
10/22/25.....................Early Release Day! No Extended Care Today! School Dismisses @ 11:40 am
10/24/25.....................APEX Event Day!!!
Useful Links
West Cypress Hills Elementary
Email: WCHPrincipal@ltisdschools.org
Website: https://wche.ltisdschools.org/
Phone: 512-533-7500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ltisdschools