February 2015 Issue 1

February, 2015
Issue 1
Lake Travis Independent School District
School Matters
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IN THIS ISSUE:
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Bee Cave Elementary
Lake Pointe Elementary
National Signing Day 2015
Lake Travis Elementary
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LTFR Safety Squad performs Lego show for
elementary students
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Hudson Bend, Lake Travis middle schools announce
Geo Bee winners
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Lakeway Elementary
Serene Hills Elementary
LTHS students earn prestigious keys in art contest
West Cypress Hills Elementary
Hudson Bend Middle
Lake Travis Middle
Campus News
Lake Travis High
Featured Fundraiser
CALENDAR
Feb. 12-13
Feb. 16
Mar. 2-6
Staff Development/Student
Holiday
Bad Weather
Make-up Day
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Texas Public
Schools Week
National Signing Day 2015
Congratulations to the LT Football program on National Signing Day 2015. The
following student-athletes have signed letters of intent to play football at the
collegiate level:
· Feno Pearson – Concordia University; Seward, NE
· Dominic DeLira – Iowa State University; Ames, IA
· James Bailey – Fresno State University; Fresno, CA
· John Brewer – Colorado School of Mines; Golden, CO
· Trey McCausey – University of Mary Hardin-Baylor; Belton, TX
LTFR Safety Squad performs Lego show for
Lake Travis ISD earns place on College Board AP® District
elementary students
Honor Roll for second consecutive year
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Members of the Lake Travis Fire Rescue Safety Squad, outfitted as characters
of The Lego Movie, demonstrate life-saving and fire safety lessons for students
at West Cypress Hills Elementary School during a special presentation held
Feb. 10. This year marks the Safety Squad’s 10th anniversary of presenting
unique lessons in fire safety throughout the Lake Travis Independent School
District, having reached more than 10,000 students. The squad performed two
shows per day Feb. 3-10 at each elementary school within Lake Travis ISD.
Pictured are (left to right) ‘President Business,’ portrayed by Engineer Jerod
Rebecek; ‘Emmet,’ portrayed by Lieutenant Robert Rygg; Drake Bennett, 5th
grade student at West Cypress Hills Elementary School; and ‘Batman,’ portrayed by Firefighter Jacob Brownlee.
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LTHS students earn prestigious ‘keys’ at
art event
Lake Travis High School students received a total of 13 Gold and Silver Key awards for their artwork as
part of the Scholastic Regional Art Awards competition held January 24 at St. Stephen’s Episcopal School.
Established by Maurice Robinson, founder of Scholastic Books Inc., the art contest is the largest and most
prestigious recognition program and source of scholarships for creative teens in the U.S.
Since 1923, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards have provided opportunities for creative teens to be celebrated. The awards are presented by The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, whose mission is to identify students with exceptional artistic and literary talent and to present their work to the world through the
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Students receive opportunities for recognition, exhibition, publication and
scholarship.
Teens in grades 7 through 12, from public, private, or home schools, can apply in 28 categories of art and
writing. Students’ submissions are blindly judged by leaders in the visual and literary arts who look for works
that exemplify the Awards’ core values: originality, technical skill, and the emergence of personal voice or
vision. Winning entries are awarded Gold Key, Silver Key and Honorable Mention. Gold Key winners will
advance to compete at the national level. Additionally, a portfolio portion of the competition is open only to
senior art students with multiple pieces of art. The winning portfolio will compete at the national level for 1 of
15 spots worth $10,000 in scholarships.
Pictured (left to right): Cassidy Willie, Liam Van Oort, Kaylie Bull, Max Minard, Jennifer Good, Claudia
Watson, Benjamin Rodgers, Kristin Ormsby, and Natasha Tiffany; not pictured: Julia Wolfe, Todd Conwell, Marifer Tamkin, and Araceli Irus.
Learn more.
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Hudson Bend, Lake Travis middle schools
announce Geo Bee winners
Canion Hempel, a 7th grade student at Hudson Bend Middle School and Anna Sentmanat, an 8th grade
student at Lake Travis Middle School, won their school-level competition of the National Geographic Bee in
January and are one step closer to a $50,000 college scholarship.
The school-level Bee, at which students answered oral questions on geography, was the first round in the
27th annual National Geographic Bee. The kickoff for this year’s Bee was in November, with thousands of
schools around the United States and in the five U.S. territories participating. School winners, including Canion and Anna, will now take a written test, and up to 100 of the top scorers on that test in each state will then
be eligible to compete in their state Bee March 27.
The National Geographic Society will provide an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., for state winners
to participate in the Bee national championship rounds May 11-13. The first-place national winner will receive a $50,000 college scholarship, a lifetime membership in the Society including a subscription to National
Geographic magazine, and a trip to the Galapagos Islands, courtesy of Lindblad Expeditions and National
Geographic. Award-winning journalist Soledad O’Brien will moderate the finals on May 13. The program will
air on television.
Learn more.
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CAMPUS NEWS
Can you dig it?
HB/LT Middle School, LTHS
Mountain Bike teams take first
in season opener
LTHS Swimming & Diving sets
numerous records at regionals
Members of the Lake Travis High School Men’s Swimming
and Diving Team claimed gold medals in the 200 Medley
Relay and bronze medals in the 200 Free Relay during
the 2015 Region IV-6A swim meet held in The Woodlands Feb. 8. Pictured are (left to right): sophomore Matt
Connealy, senior Mason Tenney, junior Chris Mayer,
and senior Ben Rodgers. Tenney added two gold medals
in the 200 Individual Medley and 100 Butterfly. In all, 12
school records were set at the regional meet. The men as
well as the LTHS Women’s 200 Medley Relay team (not
pictured: Taylor Bishop, Jennifer Good, Maggie Jukes
and Sedera Zbranek) will compete at the state finals in
late February.
The newly-formed Hudson Bend/Lake Travis Middle School
Mountain Bike Team, and big brother—the Lake Travis High
School Mountain Bike Team, earned 1st Place overall at the
Wrangle in Warda race held Feb. 7-8. The race is the first
of five under the Texas High School Mountain Bike League
sponsored by the National Interscholastic Cycling Association. The HB/LT team is the first middle school team in
league history. The LTHS Mountain Bike team is a two-time
state champion. Pictured is Alex Viall, 7th grade student at
HBMS.
For more information, visit www.nationalmtb.org.
Region 26-6A band members
selected
LTHS Color Guard earns 2nd
Place at Texas Color Guard
Circuit show in San Marcos
Congratulations to the Lake Travis High School student-musicians who have been named 2015 Region 26-6A
band members. The group was selected on January 31
and includes (back row) Cameron Cotton, Sam Swisher,
Ryan Bonner, Jake Milne and Cameron Wolfe; (front
row) Derrin Ngo, Emma Peterman, Aly Ruiz, Ashley
Naveira and Alex Noaks.
In its inaugural year, the Lake Travis High School Color
Guard earned 2nd Place honors in the Novice Red division
at the Texas Color Guard Circuit 2015 San Marcos Show
on January 31. This is the LTHS Color Guard’s first competition as a winter color guard group.
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Cavalettes earn top honors at San Antonio dance and drill
competition, perform during Spurs halftime
A high-energy pom routine performed to the movie ‘The Dark Knight’ during halftime of the
Spurs/Clippers NBA basketball game earned the Lake Travis High School Cavalettes 1st Place
Grand Champion honors at the San Antonio 29th Annual Dance and Drill Competition held Jan.
31st at the AT&T Center in San Antonio. Cavalette officers are Captain Olivia Gonzales; Sr. Lt.
Melanie Ripple; Sr. Lt. Lauren Slade; Jr. Lt. Cara Lane Charlet; and Jr. Lt. Emily Pustelnyk.
Cavalette directors are Abigail Payne and Laura Truett. The performance was choreographed
by Kali Boyd.
The Cavalettes, their junior varsity counterparts—the Red Rubies, and the Hudson Bend Middle
School Pom Squad will perform at halftime during the Austin Spurs/Grand Rapids Drive game of
the NBA Development League, Sat. Feb. 7th at the Cedar Park Center. The Cavalettes are busy
preparing for their annual Spring Show scheduled for May 1-2. For more information and other
upcoming events, including the Cavalettes Junior Dance Clinic on April 12, visit www.laketraviscavalettes.com.
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100 Acts of Kindness
100 Acts of Kindness
of Serving Our Children in Education
Every dollar donated to the Lake Travis Education Foundation has made a
difference. Over $3.5 million in all, your dollars are put to work every day when
the bell rings on each of the nine LTISD campuses. A kindergartner will use
a mini-ipad and be exposed to technology for perhaps the first time. A fifth
grader will learn how to assemble a robotic car and make a motor work. An
aspiring musician, who can’t afford her instrument, will have one.
Your contributions, although measured in dollars, are truly measured in lifechanging moments. We hope you will join us for our 2015 Gala and help us
continue to raise money for the students of Lake Travis ISD.
To learn more visit laketraviseducationfoundation.org
Saturday, March 7, 2015 • the renaiSSance auStin hotel
Save the Date
PreSented By:
March 7, 2015
MArk YOur CALEnDAr FOr
Platinum Partnership • $10,000
2 tables of 10, 2 bottles of wine and a hotel suite for the evening
Gold Partnership • $5,000
ThE BOWTIES & BuTTErFLIES GALA
1 table of 10, 2 bottles of wine and a guest room for the evening
Benefitting the Lake Travis Education Foundation
Presented by rough hollow
Silver Partnership • $3,000
1 table of 10 and 2 bottles of wine
E vent Chairs
Table of 10 • $2,000
Jolene Weinstein, krissy harvey & David Douglas
1 table of 10 for your and your guests
More partnership details, opportunities and individual tables
available online at laketraviseducationfoundation.org
Reserve Your Partnership Today!
presents entertainment by the Matt Wilson Band with special guest rick Treviño
Formal/Cocktail Attire
Contact Suzanne Stone
stones@ltisdschools.org • 512-533-6095
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JOB FAIR
Friday, February 20, 2015 • 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Lake Travis ISD Educational Development Center
607 Ranch Road 620 North • Austin, TX 78734
Come be a part of the exceptional
Lake Travis Independent School District!
NOW HIRING:
Bus Drivers – training available
Food Service Workers • Custodians
After School Child Care Workers
Interviews on the spot
Competitive pay
Excellent benefits for qualifying positions
Various shifts available
NOTE: Background check required prior to employment with Lake Travis ISD
(512) 533-6024 • WWW .LTISDSCHOOLS. ORG
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Texas Dept. of State Health Services requires Returning students
be current with all required immunizations prior to the first day
of school, Monday, August 24, 2015
Students whose immunization records are incomplete—or do not
have a current immunization exemption certificate on file by the
first day of school—will not be admitted to class
To verify that your child’s immunizations records are current,
please contact your child’s physician or school nurse today
additional info regarding school immunizations, including a
complete listing of required immunizations, exemptions, and free
or low-cost immunization clinics, is available online
www.ltisdschools.org/healthmatters
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2015-2016 Immunization Requirements
Grades 7-12)
What immunizations does my child need?
NUMBER OF DOSES
GRADE LEVEL
1 Tdap/Td booster in last 5 years
Grade 7
1 Tdap/Td booster in last 10 years
Grade 8-12
Meningococcal
1 dose
Grade 7
Varicella
2 doses
Grade 7
VACCINE REQUIRED
Tetanus-diptheria (Td)
or
Tetanus-diptheria-acellular
pertussis (Tdap)
*Dosage/type of vaccine must be clearly documented. For a full schedule of required immunizations
or information regarding exemptions, visit: http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/immunize/school/default.shtm
Where can I GET immunizations for my child?
Bring current vaccine record to your appointment to ensure all immunization requirements have
been met.
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YourPediatricianorFamilyPractice
Doctor
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Walgreens(LTISDpartner)
2401 Ranch Road 620 South
Lakeway, TX 78738
(512) 263-7887
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LakewayRegionalMedicalCenter
(LTISDpartner)
100 Medical Parkway
Lakeway, TX 78738
(512) 571-5000
CareVan
Free vaccines for uninsured children
http://www.carevan.org/
or for local dates at LTISD www.ltisd
schools.org/Page/328
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CVS
2306 Ranch Road 620 South
Lakeway, TX 78734
(512) 263-6000
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VIKMedical
2303 Ranch Road 620 South
Lakeway, TX 78734
(512) 524-2290
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ShotsforTots
Free vaccines for uninsured children
http://www.austintexas.gov/immuniza
tions
For more information, contact your child’s school nurse or the LTISD Health and Social Programs
Coordinator at 512-533-6041
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Everyday Preventive Actions
That Can Help Fight Germs, Like Flu
CDC recommends a three-step approach to fighting the flu.
CDC recommends a three-step approach to fighting influenza (flu).
The first and most important step is to get a flu vaccination each
year. But if you get the flu, there are prescription antiviral drugs that
can treat your illness. Early treatment is especially
important for the elderly, the very young, people with certain chronic health conditions, and pregnant women. Finally, everyday preventive actions may slow the spread of germs that cause
respiratory (nose, throat, and lungs) illnesses, like flu. This flyer
contains information about everyday preventive actions.
How does the flu spread?
Flu viruses are thought to spread mainly from person to person through droplets made when people
with flu cough, sneeze, or talk. Flu viruses also may spread when people touch something with
flu virus on it and then touch their mouth, eyes, or nose. Many other viruses spread these ways too.
People infected with flu may be able to infect others beginning 1 day before symptoms develop and up
to 5-7 days after becoming sick. That means you may be able to spread the flu to someone else before you
know you are sick as well as while you are sick. Young children, those who are severely ill, and those who
have severely weakened immune systems may be able to infect others for longer than 5-7 days.
What are everyday preventive actions?
• Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
• If you or your child gets sick with flu-like illness, CDC
recommends that you (or your child) stay home for
at least 24 hours after the fever is gone except to get
medical care or for other necessities. The fever should
be gone without the use of a fever-reducing medicine.
• While sick, limit contact with others as much as
possible to keep from infecting them.
• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash
after you use it.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcoholbased hand rub.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs spread this way.
• Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that may be contaminated with germs like the flu.
• If an outbreak of flu or another illness occurs,
follow public health advice. This may include
information about how to increase distance
between people and other measures.
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What additional steps can I take at work to help stop the
spread of germs that can cause respiratory illness, like flu?
• Find out about your employer’s plans if an outbreak of flu or
another illness occurs and whether flu vaccinations are offered
on-site.
• Routinely clean frequently touched objects and surfaces,
including doorknobs, keyboards, and phones, to help
remove germs.
• Make sure your workplace has an adequate supply of
tissues, soap, paper towels, alcohol-based hand rubs,
and disposable wipes.
• Train others on how to do your job so they can cover for you in case you or a family member gets
sick and you have to stay home.
• If you begin to feel sick while at work, go home as soon as possible.
What additional preventive actions can I take
to protect my child from germs that can cause
respiratory illness, like flu?
• Find out about plans your child’s school, child care
program, or college has if an outbreak of flu or
another illness occurs and whether flu vaccinations
are offered on-site.
• Make sure your child’s school, child care program,
or college routinely cleans frequently touched objects
and surfaces, and that they have a good supply of
tissues, soap, paper towels, alcohol-based hand rubs,
and disposable wipes on-site.
• Ask how sick students and staff are separated
from others and who will care for them until they
can go home.
Everyday preventive actions can help slow
the spread of germs that can cause many
different illnesses and may offer some
protection against the flu.
For more information, visit www.cdc.gov, or call 1-800-CDC-INFO.
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FEATURED FUNDRAISER
Upcoming Fundraisers* :
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LPE PTO / Box Tops for Education / Sept. 2014 - June 2015
LTHS PTO / District Directory Sale / July - Dec.
LTHS NHS / Handmade bracelets sale (benefitting the International Justice
Mission) / Dec. 2014 - May 2015
LTHS Softball / Hit-a-thon / Feb. 23 - 27
LTHS Speech and Debate / Canned food drive (benefitting the LT Crisis
Ministry) / Feb. 9 - 27
* Please note list does not include all approved fundraisers; please contact the LTISD office of community programs for more information.
School Matters is an electronic magazine produced during the school year by the LTISD Office of Communications. Content includes news and updates on district-wide programs, services, events, and student achievement. Please encourage your friends
and neighbors to subscribe to our E-News service on the home page of the District Website. For questions or comments regarding School Matters, please contact the LTISD Office of Communications at alvaradom@ltisdschools.org, or at 512-533-6046.
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