September 2014 Issue 1

September 2014
Issue 1
Lake Travis Independent School District
School Matters
LT
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HBMS students Jonathan
James and Aden Babinski
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IN THIS ISSUE:
QUICK LINKS
Bee Cave Elementary
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Lake Pointe Elementary
Parent Notification System
Lake Travis Elementary
Lakeway Elementary
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Senior Gold Card
Serene Hills Elementary
West Cypress Hills Elementary
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Hudson Bend Middle
HBMS earns architectural awards
Lake Travis Middle
LTHS Homecoming 2014
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Did you Know?
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Lakeway Public Safety Day
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Featured Fundraiser
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LTISD Ribbon Cuttings
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Lake Travis High
September is LTISD Spirit Month!
CALENDAR
SEPT. 11
SEPT. 16
SEPT. 17-23
National Patriot
Day
School Board
Meeting
Celebrate
Freedom Week
SEPT. 27
National First
Responders
Appreciation
Day
OCT. 6-10
National Fire
Prevention Week
Parent Notification System
Lake Travis Independent School District officials use SchoolMessenger to provide parents with
timely and relevant information regarding school emergencies, weather alerts and other news
by using voice messages, email, social media and SMS text messaging.
The contact information you provided during your child’s registration process earlier this year
will automatically be used for notifications as part of the SchoolMessenger system. However,
you must indicate your willingness to receive text messages to your mobile phone. The process
is simple and only takes a few seconds to complete:
1. Send a text message to 68453
2. In the body of the message, type: yes
3. Send the message.
You’ll know you were successful if you receive the following reply message: “You are
registered to receive aprox 3 msgs/mo. Txt STOP to quit, HELP for help.” You may repeat the
opt-in process for any wireless numbers that you wish to include. Although the District does
not charge for this service, it does not pay for text message charges that may be incurred by
you for sending or receiving text messages. Check with your wireless carrier for possible
charges.
In addition to performing the opt-in process above, you’ll want to insure that we have your
wireless number in our student information database. If you haven’t already provided that
information—or should it need to be updated, please contact us via email at
portalhelpdesk@ltisdschools.org, or call us at 512-533-6029.
Please note, the SchoolMessenger notification service is not intended to replace existing means
of communication. You are encouraged to subscribe (or update your preferences if you are a
current subscriber) to other district and campus news services such as newsletters,
announcements, Tuesday Folders, etc., by visiting the LTISD website or your child’s school
website and select Subscribe to Our E-News.
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LTISD Senior Gold Card Program
Your Ticket to great entertainment
Over the years, our senior residents have made many contributions to the students and schools of
the Lake Travis community. Now, the Lake Travis Independent School District (LTISD) wants to say
‘thank you.’
The Senior Gold Card is for residents of LTISD who are 65 years of age or older. This special card
will provide a means for our senior residents to continue to be active in programs sponsored by
LTISD schools.
Any resident of LTISD who is 65 years of age or older is eligible for membership in the Senior Gold
Card program at no charge.
Senior Gold Card benefits include free admission to LTISD cultural events such as plays, musicals
and concerts in all District schools. (Reservations may be necessary when sell-out performances
are anticipated.) Members will also receive free admission to LTISD regular athletic events in District gymnasiums and general admission seating at District stadiums. (Cards will not be valid for
activities beyond regular District schedules.)
To apply for membership in the LTISD Senior Gold Card program, simply complete the application
and send it via standard mail, fax, or email to:
Office of Communications, Media and Community Relations
Lake Travis Independent School District
3322 Ranch Road 620 South
Austin, Texas 78738
Fax: (512) 533-6001
Email: arellanoe@ltisdschools.org
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Hudson Bend Middle School earns architectural awards
The Hudson Bend Middle School Expansion Project, of one of four major projects contained in the Lake
Travis Independent School District’s 2012 bond program, has been selected to receive two Criteria Awards
for excellence in the planning and design of Texas public education facilities. The award program is a collaborative project of the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA), the Texas Association of School
Boards (TASB), and the Texas Society of Architects.
The Hudson Bend Middle School Expansion Project received Criteria Awards in the Educational Appropriateness category for design of learning spaces; instructional program delivery; space relationships (student
and staff); technology integration; safety and security impact; activity appropriateness; and innovation.
The project also received a Criteria Award in the Process of Planning category for student, parent, teacher,
and community collaboration; structure of the collaboration process; and evaluation of the educational program.
The Hudson Bend Middle School Expansion Project will be featured as part of the Exhibit of School Architecture at the TASA/TASB Annual Convention to be held September 26-28, 2014 in Dallas. The Exhibit and
awards competition highlight new educational construction and renovation projects in Texas that have taken
place over the past five years.
Fields & Associates is the architect of record for the Hudson Bend Middle School Expansion Project.
View the award exhibit here.
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LTHS Homecoming
Lake Travis High School
Homecoming 2014
“Stars, Stripes, and Cavaliers”
Parade and Pep Rally
Wednesday, September 24th
5pm: Floats line up
6pm: Parade
Pep Rally following Parade
Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place floats
Join the Parade!
All LTISD, LTYA and LT Community Organizations may participate in the parade. For
parade information and to register your float, Please contact Lei Streuling at the following
email homecoming@lthspto.org Come and support the Cavaliers at the homecoming football game:
LT Cavaliers vs Del Valle Cardinals
Friday, September 26th
Did you Know?
Approximately 3,800 students ride the bus each
day, representing a 22% increase in ridership
from Aug. 2013.
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COMMUNITY CORNER
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FEATURED FUNDRAISER
Upcoming Fundraisers* : (through Sept. 2014)
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LPE PTO / Box Tops for Education / Sept. 2014 - June 2015
LWE PTO / Race to the Finish / Aug. 21 - Sept. 30
HBMS / NJHS Shoe Collection / Sept. 16 - Nov. 5
LTHS Orchestra / The Eggmen Live Performance / Oct. 4
LTHS Choir Booster / Pancake Breakfast / Sept. 20
LTHS PTO / District Directory Sale / July - December
LTHS Tennis / Tennis-A-Thon & Silent Auction / Sept. 27
LTHS Swimming / Swim-A-Thon / Sept.
LTHS Men’s Soccer / Penalty Kick-O-Thon / Sept. 22 - 26
LTHS Cavalettes / Homecoming Mums / Aug. 25 - Sept. 26
LTHS Cavalettes / Fall Junior Dance Clinic / Sept. 13
* Please note list does not include all approved fundraisers; please contact the LTISD office of community programs for more information.
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West Cypress Hills Elementary
Lake Travis Middle School
LTISD
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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.