Tiger Talk

It appears that industrious "leprechauns" are digging large holes and creating hills and bike trails on our school property in the evenings and weekends after school is dismissed. LTISD recently paid to have similar holes and trails filled in once, and, now, unfortunately, it's necessary to repair this same type of damage to our school property again.

Please help us to keep our school property safe and attractive. Please explain to your children and the children of the neighborhood that it is not acceptable to dig holes, create bike trails and hills, or leave their garden tools on school property. And, speaking of garden tools, we have some really nice shovels that were left behind. If you are missing nice garden tools, please see our school police officer. He will be happy to return them to you.

Much appreciation,

Ms. Amy Russ

West Cypress Hills Elementary's Annual Career Day will be taking place on May 11, 2026. Presentations by family and community members will happen at the following times:

Kindergarten: 9:00-10:20

1st Grade: 11:05-12:25

2nd Grade: 9:30-10:50

3rd Grade: 8:00-9:30

4th Grade: 8:00-9:30

5th Grade: 10:00-11:30

Career education and exploration begins in elementary school. Our mission and vision is to inspire and prepare students for success in the future! By introducing our Tigers to a broad range of career possibilities, we hope to ignite new interests as they consider their future careers. With your help, Tigers can discover new possibilities for themselves and feel empowered to follow their dreams.

We are looking for family members and community members who would be willing to speak to classes of students about your jobs. Speakers should be prepared to present a 15-20 minute presentation to a full classroom up to 4 times per grade level. Presentation content should include:

-Background information about yourself

-When you first knew that you wanted to pursue this job or industry

-What education or experience was required for your current position

-The most difficult part of your job

-The most rewarding part of your job

Speakers will also have an opportunity to "show and tell" with props, photos, video clips, or demonstrations. Finally, they will be able to answer student questions.

If you are interested in participating in this exciting and rewarding day, please fill out this interest form!

Our SEL team will choose presenters representing a variety of careers in a variety of industries. Please note that you may not be assigned to present in your student's grade level. If this is the case, we can make accommodations to allow your student(s) to be with you during your presentation, if you'd like.

The application window will close on Friday, March 27, for scheduling purposes. Thank you!

Thank you in advance for your involvement at WCHE! We truly appreciate your time and effort to make this an inspiring day for our students.

Best regards,

Bryn Lohrberg, Counselor

Thanks to our fabulous WCH PTO, our 2026-2027 grade-level school supply kits can be purchased online at your convenience from EPI School Supplies using our WCHE account number WES375.

Kits need to be purchased by June 14, 2026, and will be delivered directly to the school before our Meet the Teacher event. Hit the EASY BUTTON, and order supplies online today. They'll be waiting in your Tiger's classroom at our August Meet the Teacher event.

If you have concerns about the affordability of school supplies, please feel free to reach out to our School Counselor @ WCHCounselor@ltisdschools.org. We often have a limited supply of kits available, and our Counselor will be happy to discuss this with you.

Also, we have lists of our school supplies that you can use to purchase supply kits on your own from any convenient source. Click here to see our school supply lists.

Join us for this year's Tiger Parent Gala and bask in the Havana Nights fun with delicious food, tasty drinks, entertainment, and a silent auction:

In response to Senate Bill 13, our Board of Trustees has established the Lake Travis ISD School Library Advisory Council (SLAC.) The purpose of the SLAC is to formalize a collaborative process between librarians, parents, and community members in the ongoing development of strong library collections that support student achievement and meet state standards. This process helps ensure transparency, parent involvement, and a strong library program that strengthens student achievement while nurturing a lifelong appreciation, habit, and love of reading.

The SLAC works with librarians and district staff to develop a recommended list of library materials for procurement, including donated titles. At least 30 days before the Board’s vote, the proposed procurement list will be made publicly available for parents and community members to review and provide feedback. The Board will review these recommendations, consider any proposed changes, and make the final decision to approve or reject the materials. The SLAC will also recommend procedures for handling challenges to library materials and review challenges according to law before making recommendations to the Board.

Visit the SLAC webpage to access the Proposed Titles for Library Procurement List, Proposed Titles for Library Procurement List Feedback Form, and the Library Materials Challenge Form.

For questions or additional information regarding SLAC reviews or library material challenges, please contact Tasha Barker at watersbarkert@ltisdschools.org, or at 512-533-6036.

Contact Coach Williams or Coach Mayes to share the good news about new shoe-tying talents!

On Monday, March 30, our school will embark on a special project: an all-school book club called One Community, One School, One Book. Every family will receive a copy of The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies. Students will receive the book this week during library classes, and families will be invited to read it together at home during the program. Please click to view the reading calendar and to learn more. Happy Reading!

Dear West Cypress Hills Elementary School Parents and Guardians,

Principal, West Cypress Hills Elementary School

By 06/14/26 Purchase WCHE 2026-27 School Supply Kits @ EPI

By 03/27/26 Volunteer for Career Day

By 04/17/26 Provide Input in re your 2026-27 Tiger

03/01 - 03/31/26...........Women's History/Texas History/School Music/Athletic Training Month

03/03 - 04/04/26...........Tigers Collect Plastic Bags for HEB Recycling Challenge

03/26/26........................Kinder/1st Grade Field Trip to the Austin Rodeo

03/27/26........................2nd Grade Economics Fair 1:20 - 2:20 pm

03/30/26........................WCHE Families Read The Lemonade War: A Sibling Showdown! Together

03/30/26........................Lock Down Drill @ 9:30 am

03/30/26........................Student Council Meeting 3:00 - 4:00 pm

04/01 - 04/30/26...........Occupational Therapy & Arab American Heritage Month

04/01/26.......................Tiger Dress Up Day! Tigers Dress Like Rock Stars!

04/02/26.......................Tiger Rally in the Gym @ 7:45 am - Parents Welcome - RSVP

04/02/26........................LTCL Bookmobile @ West Cypress Park 3 - 4 pm

04/03/26........................No School Today! Staff & Student Holiday!

04/06 - 04/10/26...........National Assistant Principals Week

04/06/26........................Student Council Meeting

04/08/26........................RLA STAAR Tests - No Visitors on Campus Today!

04/15/26........................Science STAAR Tests - No Visitors on Campus Today!

04/16/26........................LTCL Bookmobile @ West Cypress Park 3 - 4 pm

04/20 - 04/24/26...........National Library Week & School Volunteer Week

04/22/26.......................Math STAAR Tests - No Visitors on Campus Today!

04/22/26.......................Administrative Professionals Day - Earth Day

04/22 - 04/24/26...........Spring Book Fair Preview Days

04/23/26.......................PTO General Assembly in the Cafeteria @ 9 am

04/27 - 05/01/26...........Spring Book Fair Shopping Days

04/27/26.......................District Mile Event @ BCMS for Tiger Milers 9 am - noon

04/27/26.......................Student Council Meeting 3 - 4 pm

04/30/26........................LTCL Bookmobile @ West Cypress Park 3 - 4 pm

SMART Tag Parent Portal

WCHE Student Arrivals Arrival Map

WCHE Student Dismissal Dismissal Map

Food and Nutrition Services (FANS)

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