Tiger Talk

10:28: Tigers Wear Their Fav Team Gear

10/29: Tigers Dress as their Fav Book Character

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

10/29: LTCL Bookmobile @ WCH Park 3 - 4 pm

10/29: WCH PTO Spirit Night @ Frontyard Brewing - more info coming soon!

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!

11/03: Lockdown Drill to be Conducted @ 9 am

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

By 11/05: Send us your Veterans Day "brick" and 2nd photo for display case.

By 11/09: RSVP Here if Attending our November 11 Veterans Day Assembly

By 11/10: Drop off or send in nonperishable goods for Student Council Food Drive

By 11/11: Sign up for fall picture retakes.

11/06: 3rd-5th Grade GT Students Enjoy Field Trip to LTHS

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

11/09: RSVP here if attending our November 11 Veterans Day Assembly

11/09 - 11/22: Shop the Book Fair Online Through 11/22

11/11: Veterans Day Assembly in the Gym @ 7:50 am. Visitors Welcome!

11/12: Picture Retakes Day 8 - 10 am Sign up for retakes here.

11/12: LTCL Bookmobile @ WCH Park 3 - 4 pm

11/16 - 11/19: Book Fair Shopping @ WCHE Rocking Library 8 am - 3 pm

11/17: Family Night at the WCHE Book Fair 3:20 - 6:00 pm Kona Ice will be here, too!

11/20: Last Day @ the Book Fair! Book Fair closes at noon today! Online shopping thru 11/22!

11/23 - 11/27: No School! Happy Thanksgiving, Tigers!

Our Tulley's Tiger Trot Color Run was a HUGE success, and it’s all thanks to our incredible Tiger families, dedicated PTO, wonderful volunteers, and generous community partners!

We are so fortunate to have such an amazing school community! A special thank-you to our outstanding PTO and volunteers, who poured countless hours of planning, hard work, and heart into making this event such a memorable experience for everyone. Seeing the smiles, laughter, and colorful faces of our Tigers made it all worthwhile!

Best of all, the fun was for a fantastic cause - OUR TIGERS!

Your generosity and support mean so much to our school. Because of you, our teachers and students will have access to even more resources and opportunities that enrich learning and help our Tigers thrive.

Thank you for showing up, cheering us on, giving generously, and making our school community so special. We are truly grateful for each and every one of you!

A critical component of school safety is our classroom response to any potential campus incident. Since August 2019, Lake Travis ISD has utilized the Standard Response Protocol (SRP), a proven framework that creates clear, shared language and actions among students, staff, and first responders.

WCHE will conduct a lockdown drill in partnership with the Lake Travis ISD Police Department on Tuesday, November 3rd at approximately 9:00am. The drill is expected to take no more than 15 minutes.

What to Expect During the Drill

• First Responders Onsite: You may see police officers and safety vehicles on our campus during this time. We share this in advance to prevent any unnecessary alarm.
• Brief Pause in Instruction: Teachers will temporarily suspend instruction while guiding students through the safety procedures.
• Quick Resume: Standard classroom activities will resume immediately once the drill concludes.

Our teachers and students have been briefed on SRP procedures and are well-prepared to participate.

Parent Tips for Discussing Drills at Home
The Texas School Safety Center encourages parents to talk with their children about the importance of safety drills. Here are a few ways to support your child:

• Explain the Purpose: Help your child understand that drills are routine practice to keep everyone safe, just like fire drills.
• Reassure Them: Remind your child in age-appropriate language that school staff and law enforcement are there to protect them.
• Check In Before and After: Talk with your child before and after the drill to address any questions, concerns, or fears they might have.

Thank you for your continued trust and partnership as we work together to keep our school a safe, nurturing environment for every student. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.

To honor our veterans and servicepersons, we will have a special assembly at 7:50 am on Wednesday, November 11. We hope you can join us, and if you can, please RSVP here by 3 pm November 9. Be sure to bring a photo ID and come early to pick up your security badge.

Our staff and students want to also honor our veterans and servicepersons (living or deceased) by displaying their photos. We will have a photo display in the front foyer of the school, and a "brick" wall of photos in the hallway. Please do not send us your only, original copy of a precious photo. Although we will do our best to return your "brick" and its attached photo to you after Veterans Day, the display case photos will likely not be returned.

A paper copy of our "brick" will go home with each student. Feel free to print your own from our digital copy coming via email as well as the photo shown below. And, if you need additional paper copies, just let us know. Please return your "brick" and 2nd photo to the school by Thursday, November 5. Thanks!

While our original picture day photos are being processed, new photo package orders cannot be placed for the original picture day's photos. However, orders for those photos can be placed once you receive your Portrait ID and Access Code from Lifetouch. The ID and Code are usually available within 2 weeks of picture day. Photos can be ordered online for the rest of the school year.

For any questions or concerns, please phone Lifetouch at 1-800-736-4753 or reach out online at lifetouch.com/support-us.

Mark your calendars! Rough Hollow Elementary, West Cypress Elementary, Serene Hills and Lake Travis Middle School are coming together to host a vibrant celebration of our unique backgrounds, traditions, and heritages.

Come hungry, bring your family, and travel the world right in our community!

Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026 Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Lake Travis Middle School (4932 Bee Creek Rd, Spicewood, TX 78669)
Admission: Free and open to the community!

What to Expect:

• Diverse Culture Food Trucks – A delicious variety of international flavors.
• Multicultural & Heritage Performances – Music and dances showcasing global traditions.
• Interactive Country & State Displays – Learn fascinating facts from across the globe.
• Cultural Art Displays – Explore beautiful global artistry.
• Games from Around the World – Fun, interactive games for all ages.
• Henna & Mehndi Art – Get beautiful temporary body art designs.

We Need Your Help!
This beautiful event is powered by our PTO's and amazing community. We are actively looking for:

1. Display Board Creators: Help us represent different countries or states by designing educational display boards.
2. Volunteers: Lend a hand with event setup, games, or coordination to make the day a success.

Questions or Want to Get Involved?
If you would like to volunteer, create a display board, or need more information, please reach out to our Multicultural Chair, Safina Mahmood, at Safina00@gmail.com.

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