Tiger Talk
09/30/25
Dear WCHE Families,
It’s hard to believe we are already in our 7th week of school! The days are moving quickly, and our Tigers continue to amaze us with their growth, energy, and heart. None of this would be possible without the strong partnership we share with you. Thank you for your continued support, encouragement, and trust—it truly makes a difference in creating the best learning environment for our students.
With Tiger Pride,
Ms. Russ
October is always full of energy with our “Shocktober” events, and this year we’re adding something fun and new: Workout Wednesdays!
Each Wednesday in October, staff and students are invited to join in the fun by dressing in their favorite athletic gear, workout wear, or team spirit clothes. Think sneakers, jerseys, headbands, or anything that shows off your active Tiger Pride!
Workout Wednesdays will be on:
October 1 ----- October 8 ----- October 15 ----- October 22 ----- October 29
Let’s make Wednesdays a time to re-energize and celebrate our school spirit together. Thank you for always making our campus a place filled with positivity, teamwork, and Tiger Pride.
Lake Travis ISD has partnered with Lake Hills Pharmacy to provide flu vaccines to students in grades PK-8 on October 14-16 as follows:
October 14:
● Lake Pointe Elementary
● West Cypress Hills Elementary
● Lake Travis Middle School
October 15:
● Serene Hills Elementary
● Bee Cave Elementary
● Rough Hollow Elementary
● Lake Travis Elementary
October 16:
● Bee Cave Middle School
● Hudson Bend Middle School
● Lakeway Elementary
Please note, the flu shots are optional, and they will only be administered with written parental consent. Consent forms (linked here) must be filled out completely, signed, and returned to Nurse Kate by Tuesday, September 30. You may write in your prescription insurance information or submit a copy of your insurance card. Individuals who do not have prescription insurance coverage must provide $20 cash with the consent form.
Students who do not submit a form with cash payment or insurance information by Tuesday, September 30, will not receive a flu shot at school.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the flu vaccine is the best defense against the influenza virus. For more information about the seasonal influenza vaccine and a copy of the most current Vaccine Information Sheet (VIS), please CLICK HERE. If you would like for your child to receive the flu vaccine prior to these in-school flu shot clinics, please contact your local pharmacy or pediatrician. Also, children older than six months who are uninsured or underinsured can receive flu shots at the Shots for Tots/Big Shots clinics provided by Austin Public Health. To make an appointment, please call 512-972-5520.
Should you have any questions, email Jamie Ennis, RN, at ennisj@ltisdschools.org, or by phone at 512-533-6015.
Attention LTISD Parents and Guardians:
The Discovery Program, otherwise known as Gifted and Talented, is now accepting parent referrals for GT Screening via:
Transfer students, who were already identified as GT in their previous district, should submit their 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.
Parents can submit referrals for screening through the entire first 9-weeks, with a deadline of October 16, 2025. Students in Grades 1-5 will be tested during the 2nd 9 weeks of instruction. If the referral and permission forms are not submitted by the deadline (October 16,) the student will have to wait until the next year's screening opportunity, as the spring screening session is only for students who have transferred to the district after the fall testing window is closed.
Kindergarten students can be referred for GT testing beginning in January 2026. More details will be shared regarding this process at the beginning of the 2nd semester.
The forms and further information about the program can be found here. Once the request is submitted through the appropriate Google form, our campus GT coordinator, Erin Wyatt, will contact parents via email after October 16 to share pertinent information.
You are welcome to contact your campus GT coordinator, Erin Wyatt, at any time with questions.
Missing 10% of learning time, about 2 days each month, over the course of a school year can make it harder to
- gain early reading and math skills
- build relationships
- develop good attendance habits.
Attending school regularly helps children feel better about school—and themselves. Start building this habit in elementary so they learn right away that going to school on time, every day, is important.
As we look ahead to the next school year please keep in mind our long weekends/student holidays.
Long weekends/Student Holidays for 2025-2026
August 30 - September 1
September 20 - September 22
October 10 - October 13
November 22 - November 30
December 20 - January 6
January 17 - January 19
February 12 - February 16
March 13 - March 22
April 3 - April 5.
West Cypress Hills Elementary
Email: WCHPrincipal@ltisdschools.org
Website: https://wche.ltisdschools.org/
Phone: 512-533-7500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ltisdschools