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Dear Squire Families,

I have to start with a HUGE thank you to everyone who joined us for our first PTA meeting of the year. We had a standing-room-only crowd, and that is something worth celebrating! Seeing so many parents come together to support our students, staff and school was pretty incredible. We say all the time that it takes a village, and our Squire village showed up in a BIG way!

Speaking of parent engagement, we hope to see all of our Squire parents at Curriculum Night next Tuesday evening. This is an important opportunity to spend time with your child’s teachers, learn more about what your Squire will be learning this year, and discover ways you can support their academic success at home. One of the greatest advantages we can give our students is a strong partnership between home and school, and Curriculum Night is a great place to continue building that partnership.

And while we’re talking about getting involved… we want YOU at LTE! We are still looking for some amazing parent volunteers to help in Art and Music, as well as parents interested in serving as Room Moms and Dads this year. We LOVE having our families in the building, and we would love to see even more of you on campus this year! Be sure to check out the volunteer sign-ups and additional details included in this newsletter.

Thank you for continuing to show up for LTE in so many ways — attending meetings, volunteering, partnering with teachers and getting your Squires here each morning ready to learn. When our families and school work together, our students are the ones who benefit most.

With appreciation,
Amanda Prehn
Proud Principal - Lake Travis Elementary

09/07/26: Student & Staff Holiday, No School: Labor Day.

09/08/26: LTE Curriculum Night, 5:00-7:00 pm

09/15/2026: National Hispanic Heritage Month - Mariachi @ Drop-off 7:20 am

09/16/2026: LTISD Board Meeting at 6:00 pm @ EDC.

09/17/2026: PTA and 5th grade parents hosting Luncheon

09/21/2026: Professional Development- PLC Meeting / Student Holiday; NO SCHOOL

09/21/2026: Squire Choir Rehearsal @3:00pm

09/28/2026: Squire Choir Rehearsal @3:00pm

09/29/2026: 5th Grade Student Council trip TEPSA

10/08/2026: End of 9 weeks

10/09/2026: Professional Development Day / Teacher-Parent Conferences

10/12/2026: Student and Staff Holiday: NO SCHOOL

10/13/2026: Start of 2nd 9 Weeks

10/14/2026: Student Flu Shot Clinic

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

Student Arrival After 7:40? Parents must sign student in with front office staff.

10:00 a.m. Attendance is taken (please make appointments after this time, if possible!)

3:00 p.m. Students are dismissed

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

Thank you, parents, for helping our Squires get to school every day and on time! Since implementing our new tardy practices, we have seen fewer and fewer students arriving late in the mornings. That means more Squires are starting their day alongside their classmates, ready to learn — and we appreciate everything you do each morning to make that happen.

Daily attendance is especially important right now as our students participate in beginning-of-the-year reading and math assessments. These assessments help teachers understand where students are starting, identify areas of strength and growth, and help students begin setting meaningful goals for themselves. We look forward to sharing this information with you during our upcoming parent conferences at the beginning of October.

Being here each day gives our Squires the opportunity to participate fully, set goals and — one of our favorite things — celebrate how much they grow over time!

We are excited to welcome parents to join us for Curriculum Night next Tuesday, September 8th. Parent engagement is so important for student success! We look forward to sharing important information on how you can best support your child's academic growth this school year. It's a team effort and your teachers are dedicating this important time to connect and share how we will ensure all of our Squires reach their full potential this year!

Please plan to join us at the time listed below for each grade level. Each teacher will be hosting parents in their classrooms and administration will be on hand to connect with families as well. Our entire team is here to see our Squires shine this year - we look forward to seeing you soon!

Please use our Smart Tag system for entering absences, dismissal changes and early pickups. You will need your child’s Student ID to set it up (available in Skyward, your welcome email or by contacting Ashley Rebold, our school registrar, for assistance).

Students without a documented absence or doctor's note (if applicable) will be marked as unexcused. Notes must be received within 3 days of your child returning to school. Use Smart Tag to notify teachers and the office staff of the absence. Email any related documentation or attachments to rebolda@ltisdschools.org – If you need assistance using Smart Tag, email Ms. Rebold or stop by the front desk.

Attention LTISD Parents and Guardians,

Discovery, otherwise known as Gifted and Talented, 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. The Discovery Program is now accepting parent referrals for GT Screening via Google form.

Elementary Form - For Grades 1, 3, 4, 5

• Second Graders will not need a referral. The entire grade level will be screened in October. More information to come.

• Kindergarten students can be referred for GT testing beginning in January 2027. More details will be shared regarding this process at the end of the first semester.

Transfer students, who were already identified as GT coming from their previous district, should submit the 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. (This applies to families that haven’t already been in touch with the GT coordinator.)

Parents can submit referrals for screening by October 15, 2026. Testing will occur during the 2nd 9 weeks of instruction. If the referral and permission forms are not submitted by the deadline, the next opportunity for the student to be screened will be the following academic year. Spring screening is reserved for students moving in new to the district after the fall testing window is closed and for kindergarten students.

The forms, program information and campus coordinator names can be found on the district Gifted and Talented page.

Once the request is submitted through the Google form, the campus GT coordinator will contact parents via email after October 15th to share pertinent information.

You are also welcome to contact your campus GT coordinator at any time with questions.

It's never to early to order your child's yearbook and lock in those memories! Check yearbook orders off your list-- this is one you won't want to miss out on! Follow the link to order and also to contribute content. All families are welcome to help contribute to the making of the yearbook and we welcome as much content as you are willing to share. Kids love to see their faces in the pages of Squire history!

For more information, click the link to begin ordering and contributing.

Passcode: 1017462924561641

Stay connected with PTA Check out www.ltepta.org for our calendar of events (located at the bottom of the page), a link to join the PTA, and all the latest PTA news and updates.

We'd love to see as many parents out as possible for our first PTA meeting of the year! See flyer below for details.

Danielle Whitston - PTA President president@ltepta.org

Reading challenges are on their way home with our K-3 students! We hope your family enjoys these fun literacy activities together. Reach out to Mrs. Shannon if you have any questions at shannonm@ltisdschools.org

Happy reading!

Hi Parents! Would love to have your help throughout the 2026-2027 school year! Please let me know where you would be most interested in helping in music or art - whether in the classroom, or for a special event.

If you are specifically interested in helping out our wonderful new Fine Arts teachers and joining in on some amazing learning opportunities in their classrooms (with your children!), fill out the interest for linked below.

Kirsten Boyd, Music Teacher, Profesora de musica

Nancy Bettersworth, Art Teacher, Profesora de arte

Ms. Boyd, our fabulous music teacher, is looking for 4th and 5th grade students to join her Squire Choir this school year! Please scan the QR code below for more details or have your student stop by the music room form if they need assistance applying.

We are thrilled to offer many after school activities for our Squires. If you are interested in receiving a scholarship to help cover the cost of enrollment, please reach out to our counselor, Lindsay Pritchett at pritchettli@ltisdschools.org or our Bilingual Parent Liaison, Aline Robles at roblesromeroa@ltisdschools.org for assistance.

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