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It’s time to SHINE, Squires! 🌟

Twas the night before school starts and all through Lake Travis...kiddos are getting excited about school (and parents too!). We can't wait to see our Squires tomorrow!

Remember to arrive early tomorrow, ready to get your student off to a smooth start. We will open our doors at 7:20 am and students are expected to be in class no later than 7:40 am. It's hard to get back into the morning routine, but I know we can do it! I expect big crowds at arrival and dismissal this first week as many of you want to walk your students to and from the building. We welcome you! Remember that while all parents are welcome to walk their child to class on that first day only, parents must exit the building so we can get down to learning right at 7:40. Cheers and Tears with me will be in the library, so please stop by and toast to the start of a new year with our admin team right after we ring the bell to start school. PreK and K parents - see below for more details about arrival for Thursday and Friday.

Please pack your patience when it comes to dismissal. The first week always takes a bit longer since we are double and triple checking every child gets home safely, the right way. Please make sure your child and their teacher know how they are getting home. If you have not picked up your car tag or rainbow room number, make sure you reach out to your child's teacher tomorrow prior to 1 pm to get that information. We want to take it slow, because we want to get it right. Your children are precious to us and it takes a village to get them safely in and out of our doors each day. I appreciate your support with this!

You will see some special visitors at our doors to help us welcome back the Squires for their first day. The Fox 7 news crew, Community Impact and Dr. Null will be here filming the live arrival of the Squire squad! Don't be alarmed when you see all the guests - we are honored to shine the spotlight on LTE...it's THE place to be!

This is the year our Squires SHINE! 🌟 Let’s make it our best one yet!

With excitement,

Amanda Prehn
Principal

August 12th- First Day of School | 7:40AM-3PM

August 12th Tears and Cheers 8:00 AM @ Library (PreK and K parents, New Families)

August 28th- 3rd-5th Grade Student Council Application Deadline

August 31st - 1st day for lunch visitors! Parents may join students for lunch after checking in at the front office. Arrive early with ID if you would like to dine with the Squires.

September 7th- Labor Day

September 8th- Curriculum Night for Families @ 5-7 pm

September 11th- Progress Report Available in Skyward

September 21st- Yom Kippur, Student Holiday

October 9th- Student/Staff Holiday

October 12th- Columbus Day, No School

October 16th- Report Card Available in Skyward

October 30th- Student Holiday

November 2nd- Student Holiday

November 6th- Progress Report Available in Skyward

November 23rd-27th- Thanksgiving Break

December 18th-Jan 5th- Winter Break

7:20-4:00 Office Hours Monday-Friday

7:20 a.m. Students may enter the building

7:40 a.m. Classes begin

7:40 a.m. Tardy Bell rings

10:00 a.m. Attendance is taken

3:00 p.m. Students are dismissed

3:15 p.m. Students must be picked up by this time

One of our most important jobs is making sure every Squire gets home safely and the right way each day! At Meet the Teacher, please let your child’s teacher know how your child will go home on the first day of school, during the first week, and as their permanent dismissal method.

All families will also need to register their child’s permanent mode of transportation in our SMART Tag system using the link below. Taking care of this before the first day will help us ensure a safe, smooth, and efficient dismissal for everyone. Please check out our arrival and dismissal options below and be sure you have discussed this with your child so everyone is feeling good about how they are getting home that first week.

Please note that for the first day only we will allow parents to walk their child to class. Parents of PreK and Kindergarten students may do so on Thursday and Friday during our first week only as well. After that first week, all Squires will walk themselves to class. Don't worry- we will have staff on duty to ensure every learner gets their safely!

PreK and Kinder parents will be required to show a photo ID and receive a wristband in order to enter the building on Thursday and Friday. We will have stations posted at the front office during Meet the Teacher and our Tears and Cheers events to pass these out. Don't forget to pick these up if you are planning on joining us that first week.

🔗 Register Your Child’s Transportation in SMART Tag

Thank you for helping us start the year with a safe and successful dismissal routine!

It's hard to leave your little learner with us for the first time! If you are a parent of a Pre-K or Kindergarten student, or are a new family to us, swing by after you walk your child to class that first day and we will dry those tears and cheer on the new year together. Your principal and administrative team will be there to ensure everyone has a great first day! All parents are welcome to drop by!

Your childrens' safety is our top priority here at LTE. We want every visitor to feel welcome here on campus and appreciate your support in ensuring that our students enjoy a safe learning environment throughout the school year. District-wide, every visitor will be required to show a picture ID each time they visit the campus. Get in the habit of grabbing that ID each time you visit us and this will save you time upon arrival.

We will do things slightly differently the first day of school, when all are welcome to walk their child to class, but you will be required to sign in upon arrival at the classroom.

Your picture ID is required after that first day of school to enter our building. Any government issued ID is acceptable, as you were required to provide upon enrollment. Passports and out of state or out of country IDs are fine so long as your ID has a picture. Please know we will work with you upon your arrival at campus to ensure you are connected to our learning community. While this may take a little getting used to, we always aim to make your arrival on campus a positive and welcoming experience for all of you.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we begin a new school year, the health and safety of our students remain our top priority. To help us provide the best possible care, we ask that you notify the school nurse of any medical conditions, allergies, or health concerns your child may have.

Please inform the school nurse if your child has:

• Food, medication, insect, or environmental allergies

• Asthma or breathing conditions

• Diabetes

• Seizure disorders

• Any chronic medical condition

• A need for emergency medication (such as an EpiPen, inhaler, or other prescribed medication)

• Any other health concern that may affect your child's school day

If your child requires medication or emergency treatment while at school, please ensure that all required medical forms are completed and returned to the school, along with any necessary medications in their original, properly labeled containers.

Keeping your child's health information up to date allows us to respond quickly and appropriately in the event of an emergency and helps us provide a safe learning environment for all students.

If your child's medical condition or allergy changes during the school year, please notify the school nurse as soon as possible.

I will be available during Meet the Teacher events to help get to know your child's needs and answer any parent questions. Please stop by the clinic on Monday when you are able!

Thank you for your partnership and for helping us keep our students healthy and safe. If you have any questions or need additional forms, please contact the school nurse.

Sincerely,

Sarah Hoover, Campus RN

Lake Travis Elementary

hoovers@ltisdschools.org

Hello Squire Families,

My name is Ashley Rebold. I am on my 5th year as your LTE school Registrar! Please do not hesitate to reach out to me for anything you might need such as enrollment/Skyward help, withdrawals, attendance related concerns, tech support and so much more! I am here to assist our wonderful community.

Additionally, we have a Bilingual Parent Liaison in office that can assist our families in Spanish – Aline Robles Romero who can be reached at roblesromeroa@ltisdschools.org or by phone at 512-533-6355.

New Enrollments

If you have an incoming student who has not been registered to attend school, please register the student online here.

Enrollments and Scheduling Freeze

The District will observe an enrollment and scheduling freeze on August 11th through August 12th. We will not be able to process enrollments or course changes during this time. Thank you for your patience as we work to ensure our students in membership are balanced across the District.

Returning Students and Withdrawals

All returning students must complete the Returning Student Verification form located in Skyward prior to the first day of school. If your family is not returning to LTE this year, please complete the withdrawal form and email it to rebolda@ltisdschools.org at your earliest convenience.

First Day Attendance and “No Show” Policy

Please be aware if your child does not attend the first day of school on August 12th for the full day, they will automatically be unenrolled. According to TEA policy if a student is not present on the first day of school he/she is considered a “No Show.” Upon returning to campus, the Registrar will reactivate your child’s schedule with a new start-date. Please bring your child to the front office if their first day is after August 12th so we can enter them in the system. If you have moved or will no longer be returning, please reach out to the Registrar ASAP to complete a withdrawal form.

Please note: If your child is receiving bus services, it can take up to 72 hours from the time of reactivation until the transportation dept can re-establish a bus route. Plan to drop-off and pick-up your child until your bus information is confirmed

Attendance Policy

The beginning of the year is a great time to familiarize yourself with our Attendance Policy located in our Parent Student Handbook (beginning on page 35.)

In summary, a student is required to attend school for at least 90% of the days instruction is offered. This equates to no more than 17 absences for the school year including both excused and unexcused absences. Failure to attend at least 90% of the school year could result in the student not receiving final credit for grade completion at the end of the school year.

Excused absences go a long way! We understand that things happen! Please be sure to update your child’s Smart Tag for each day your child is absent and email any doctor’s notes to the Registrar to ensure effective communication and documentation. (Smart Tag Guide ENG | SPANISH) Smart Tag alerts the office staff and your child’s teacher(s) of attendance changes. Undocumented attendance will result in an unexcused absence.

You may also view our important dates and holidays for the year to plan vacations and appointments.

I look forward to working with you this year!

Dear Parents,

We present to you the LTE Parent Resource Guide, created to support both new and existing LTE families. This guide will provide important information regarding attendance policies, system tools, every day information and links, health guidelines, volunteering and staff. Whether you're joining us for the first time or have been part of our community for years, this guide is designed to help you navigate the school year with confidence.

Thank you for your support. Aline Robles - Parent Liaison