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Welcome Back, LTE Families!

Can you believe it's almost time to welcome our Squires back from summer break? The end of summer brings mixed emotions for many of us, but I, for one, can't wait to see our students again!

There is something truly special about the beginning of a new school year. The halls are buzzing with excitement as our incredible teachers and staff begin preparing for the moment they get to welcome your children through our doors. It is one of my favorite times of the year, and I could not be more excited to begin another amazing journey alongside each of you.

It is an incredible privilege to serve as principal of Lake Travis Elementary, and I am so grateful for the opportunity to continue leading this extraordinary school community. Our Squires are surrounded by an exceptional team of educators who believe every child deserves to feel valued, challenged, and celebrated every single day. Together, we are committed to creating a school where students are inspired to learn, grow, lead, and discover their unique potential.

As we begin this new year, we know there will be new friendships to build, new skills to master, and countless memories waiting to be made. Whether your child is walking into LTE for the very first time or beginning another chapter as a returning Squire, please know they are entering a school filled with caring adults who are ready to encourage, support, and cheer them on every step of the way.

Parents, thank you for entrusting us with your greatest treasures. Your partnership means everything to us. The strongest schools are built on solid relationships between home and school, and we look forward to working alongside you throughout the year. Together, we will celebrate successes, navigate challenges, and ensure every Squire has an outstanding elementary experience.

As you read through this newsletter, you'll find important reminders and information to help your family prepare for the first weeks of school. We know the excitement can also come with a few first-day jitters—for students and parents alike—but we promise to make every child feel welcomed, safe, and loved from the moment they arrive.

This year is filled with endless possibilities, and I truly believe our best days are ahead. Here's to another outstanding year of learning together, Squires! I can't wait to welcome you back August 12th.

LTE is the place to be!

With gratitude and excitement,

Amanda Prehn
Principal

I am so grateful to serve alongside our incredible leadership team here at LTE. Assistant Principals Ofelia Valente and Lauren Bryan are back for another round of stellar service to our Squires. Their continued commitment to leading with heart and a passion for ensuring all students succeed is inspiring and greatly appreciated by all they serve. In addition, we are thrilled to welcome the newest member of our team, Counselor Lindsay Pritchett.

Lindsay is incredibly excited to join the Lake Travis Elementary family as the school counselor. Her husband recently retired from 20 years of active-duty military service and their family moved “home” to Texas.

She received her Bachelor’s degree in Applied Learning & Development and minor in Theater and Dance from UT Austin and earned a Master’s in Education in School Counseling form Lamar University. Most recently she worked as a K-5 elementary school counselor in Niceville, FL. She has 14+ years of experience in public education including teaching 3rd grade at Steiner Ranch Elementary, 1st and 3rd grades in Clovis, New Mexico and middle school counseling in Destin, FL for 5th-8th grade students.

Her mission is to empower and support all students to reach their full academic potential, acquire college and career readiness skills and increase social/emotional abilities. She is a highly motivated, dedicated educator, eager to serve her LTE school community!

August 3rd- Teachers & Paraprofessionals Return for District Professional Development

August 7th- Teachers will send welcome emails to parents at 4 pm welcoming their new Squires and introducing you to your child's new teacher for the 26-27 school year!

If you do not receive an email, please ensure that you have completed the returning student enrollment process and that your child's files are up to date. See details below.

August 10th- Meet the Teacher (see schedule below)

August 10th- Prek and Kinder Popsicle Playdate 1:45-2:45 PM

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

August 12th Tears and Cheers 8:00 AM @ Cafeteria (PreK and K parents)

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

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

Welcome back Squires! Your teachers are hard a work this week preparing for your return. They will be emailing parents to welcome their new Squires to their classrooms next Friday afternoon at 4 pm (August 7th). Be on the lookout for where to report for meet the teacher August 10th. Parents and students are welcome to attend this event together!

Parents, please complete the Returning Student Verification form in Skyward if you haven't already. This is critical information we need to plan for staffing and your students' teachers for 26-27. We are thrilled to welcome our new and returning Squires for another outstanding year of learning together! Summer time is when we get everything ready for a smooth start to the school year so we appreciate you getting this done as soon as possible.

Check out our parent resource guides below for further directions and guidance.

New to LTE or just looking to reconnect with friends before school starts? PTA is proud to sponsor a get together to help kick off a great start to the school year. This is a wonderful way for our littlest learners (and their families) to get acquainted.

We welcome you to come have some fun with the Squires!

If you ordered school supply kits through our vendor, Sprout School Supplies, they have arrived and will be delivered to your child's classroom prior to the first day of school. If you did not choose to purchase ahead of time, you are welcome to shop on your own. Please reference the link below for supply lists by grade.

You and your child may bring those to our Meet the Teacher event or during the first week of school. If you need any financial assistance with purchasing supplies, our school counselor, Ms. Lindsay Pritchett, will serve as your contact to coordinate resources for your child. Together we will ensure all Squires have what they need to succeed!

Counselor, Lindsay Pritchett, can be reached at pritchettli@ltisdschools.org.

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 if you are just having a hard time dropping off those older ones), 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!

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