Titan Times: Week 22
The River Place Elementary (RPE) Campus Newsletter
Titan Families,
We hope you enjoyed your long weekend and stayed warm. We appreciate your flexibility with the 2 Hour Delay Schedule, too! This week, we have our elementary feeder pattern Vandegrift High School Boys Basketball game to look forward to. This is a chance for our Future Vipers to come together at the elementary level to cheer on the Vipers and connect as a community. Learn more below, and be sure to read on in our newsletter to stay in the know for what is ahead this semester.
Lastly, please be sure to order your yearbook as soon as possible. If you need support in knowing if you have already done so, feel free to email riverplaceyearbook2024@gmail.com for support.
Take care and lead well,
Dr. Amy Sharp
Proud RPE Principal
School Board Appreciation Month: Board Member Highlight
Leander ISD's Board President Dr. Gloria Gonzales-Dholakia has been heavily involved in the district over the years, from serving with LEEF to her work in PTAs. Thank you for your incredible impact on our #1LISD community, Gloria!
Leander ISD's Board Vice President Anna Smith's passion & commitment for every child to receive the best opportunity & education regardless of their circumstances or ability is evident. Thank you for your dedication to #1LISD, Anna!
Leander ISD's Board Trustee Sade Fashokun is a lifelong learner and is passionate about every student & educator having the tools and environment to learn, grow and be successful. Thank you for your service to #1LISD, Sade!
Leander ISD Board Trustee Francesca Romans wants to continue the district's legacy of providing a high-quality, well-rounded education to all students. Thank you for your involvement in and advocacy for #1LISD, Francesca!
Leander ISD's Board Trustee Paul Gauthier was elected to the Board in November 2022. He has attended athletic, fine arts and academic events around the district. Thank you for your service to #1LISD, Paul!
After School Enrichment
Registration for Session 3 of after school enrichment is OPEN! Please share the following link with families, so they can view course offerings this session. For any questions, please email Megan Liles.
Feedback on Bus Routes Needed
LISD is seeking feedback from our community as the district begins its annual review of hazardous bus routes within 2 miles of a campus. We want to hear from families about concerns on current walking routes to school. The district will use this input in planning our hazardous routes assessments.
In Leander ISD, families living closer than 2 miles from their assigned school are in the “Not Eligible for Transportation Zone,” or NETZone. Students in the NETZone are only provided bus service if their route to school is rated as hazardous.
Members of the transportation team annually review bus routes to schools of families receiving bus service and living inside the NETZone. Reviewers also assess routes to schools of families in the NETZone with significant changes, such as new construction or changes to road conditions.
Leander ISD uses a matrix to score a route, which determines whether or not the student qualifies for bus service. This rating instrument used was developed by a community advisory committee and approved by the Board of Trustees to study hazardous route conditions.
The form will close Jan. 21, 2024, to allow our Transportation department time to complete route evaluations.
Note: If you have students at different schools, please complete this form for each school.
AGAIN, Click link here for the link.
LEEF: STAR WARS NIGHT
Join us on Friday, January 26th, as the Leander Educational Excellence Foundation teams up with the Texas Stars for an exciting evening during their annual Star Wars Night at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park.
When you purchase tickets through our link, a portion of the proceeds will go directly to our grant program. LEEF is also the featured beneficiary, receiving 50% of the "Chuck a Puck" competition proceeds this year, along with 50% of proceeds from the Star Wars jersey auction! Don't miss out on the chance to have fun and support education!!
Come join us, and we'll show you why #There'sNoPlaceLikeLISD
The Leander Educational Excellence Foundation (LEEF) is hosting its annual Gala and Auction on January 27, 2024 at The Crossover in Leander, Texas. We welcome you to come walk the yellow brick road with us into An Evening in the Emerald City where we will honor and celebrate our Leander ISD students and staff. You will enjoy cocktails, dinner, dancing and the opportunity to help raise funds for LEEF to continue investing in Leander ISD and your future leaders!
Playscape Update
Our lower playground will experience a face lift over the next couple of weeks. Because of the passing of the Bond 2023, we are adding a cover to that playground. Please be patient as we continue to hope the weather is on our side with this effort. After the shade structure is in, landscaping will work to ensure grass is laid in areas that were impacted.
Watch D.O.G.S. Sign- Up Today!
WATCH D.O.G.S. is a national program focusing on the prevention of violence in our children’s schools by using the positive influence of fathers and father-figures to be a positive role model for all students. The change this year is that you don't need to volunteer for an entire day; we will have hourly opportunities available should you prefer that. Anything to keep your involvement on campus!
While on campus, WATCH D.O.G.S may-
work in small groups with kids,
support staff out at recess,
support lunch room clean up and etiquette eat lunch,
monitor the school entrances and hallways,
assist with arrival and dismissal,
mentor students, and much more!
How to get Involved-
Read through the expectations and sample schedule
Register as a Leander ISD Volunteer
Fill out the RPE Watch Dogs Registration Form
After confirming volunteer status, our assistant principal, Lacy Olmstead, will reach out with more information and schedule.
River Place Elementary Titan Community
Here are our Titan Community Communication Tools-
- River Place Elementary School Website
- Twitter Account
- PTA Facebook Page
- Remind App for River Place Insiders
Email: ContactTeacher@leanderisd.org
Website: https://riverplace.leanderisd.org/
Location: 6500 Sitio Del Rio Blvd, Austin, TX 78730, USA
Phone: 512-570-6900
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RiverPlaceElementaryPTA/
Twitter: @RiverPlaceTitan
