Tiger Talk: Pre-K Edition

It was wonderful meeting so many of you at our play date at Angel's! Thank you to everyone who came out. We loved seeing our newest Tigers getting to know one another before the school year begins.

We are so excited to welcome our very first Pre-K and ECSE students to West Cypress! This is going to be an incredible year filled with learning, growth, friendships, and fun.

While my school-wide family newsletter includes important information for all families (please read this thoroughly), I wanted to share a brief Pre-K FAQ since this is a new program at our school. Below are answers to many of the questions I've received from families. I hope you find this information helpful as we prepare for a fantastic first year together!

Sincerely,

Laura Keogh, Principal

Do Pre-K students have access to bus transportation?

• No. Bus transportation is not available for Pre-K students. Parents or guardians must park and walk their child to the Pre-K entrance each morning, where they will be greeted by a Pre-K staff member.
• Pre-K parking is located at the back of the building, and the Pre-K entrance is also on the back side of the school.
• Please note that Pre-K students may not be dropped off in either of the school’s car rider lines.

Will there be nap time?

• Yes! Pre-K students have a 50-minute rest time each afternoon. Please send a nap mat with your child for this daily rest period.

Will they have recess?

• Absolutely! Pre-K students enjoy two 30-minute recesses each day. Both recesses take place on the smaller playground designed for our youngest learners.

Will they eat lunch in the cafeteria?

• Yes! Pre-K students eat lunch in the cafeteria and have a 30-minute lunch period. Students may bring a lunch from home or purchase a meal through our wonderful cafeteria.

Will they attend specials (Art, Music, and PE)?

• Yes! Pre-K students attend one specials class each week, rotating between Art, Music, and Physical Education. They also visit the library once each week.

What does a typical day look like?

A detailed daily schedule will be shared during Meet the Teacher. Each day, students participate in a variety of engaging learning experiences, including:

• Reading Language Arts (RLA)
• Literacy Centers
• Math
• Free Choice Centers
• Science
• Social Studies
• Read-Aloud Time

Our daily schedule is thoughtfully designed to provide a balance of academic learning, hands-on exploration, movement, and play to help every child grow and thrive.

Website: wche.ltisdschools.org

Location: 6112 Cypress Ranch Boulevard, Spicewood, TX 78669

Phone: 512-533-7500

Facebook: West Cypress Hills Elementary School

Instagram: @wchetigers