Rancho NewsFrom the Principal's Desk

Principal's MessageWe are off to another incredible year of fun and learning at Rancho Sienna Elementary. As Principal ofRSE, my goal is always to meet the needs of all students so that each and every child feels valued,challenged, and loved as they strive to meet personal goals in learning. I hope you will �nd this forumhelpful for your family and to grow a partnership between home and school. Rancho News will be sentout every two weeks to share upcoming events, opportunities to partner in your child's education,information about campus systems, and and celebrations of our students' growth and learning. I alsoencourage you to follow us on Twitter and Facebook for ongoing information. @rancho_panthershttps://www.facebook.com/lhisd.rses/ #TeamOfChampions!Melanie Bowman

How does yourchild get home?Please take a minute tofamiliarize yourself with thevarious means of afternoondismissal posted on ourwebpage. Keeping consistentafternoon dismissal, willsupport your child in feelingsafe and con�dent at theend of each day. If it isnecessary to request atransportation change,please visit our districttransportation site . Allchanges must be made byemail before 1pm on the dayof the change. Need to know a bus routenumber, time or location.Info�nder has the answersyou need!

Arrival andDismissal SafetySafety is our �rst priority.Cell phones in school zonesand in car lines is not onlyagainst the law, it puts ourkids and staff at risk. Yourcooperation is needed andappreciated. Please do not park at or nearcrosswalks as it blocks ourability to see oncomingtra�c and creates a hazardfor crossing guards andstudents crossing the street. The �rst few days of schoolare exciting for everyone. Weoften have 2-3 times thenumber of cars dropping offand picking up than the restof the year. Thanks for yourpatience as work throughthese �rst few days. Wehope the excitement remainsbut the long lines diminish.

We need you!We will have lots ofopportunities to get involvedthis year. Be a volunteer! Get startedby completing the volunteerapplication online. It must beupdated every school year. Join our PTO! Membership isfree. Nowhere else can youget so much for so little! Wehave the best parentpartners ever!! Check outtheir website for volunteeropportunities, Spirit Nightsand more! Calling all Dads! WatchDOGSis a unique organization thatpartners the school withmale role models. It's anincredible opportunity tovolunteer at Rancho whilegetting a sneak peak intoyour child's school day. It'san experience you won'twant to miss, and you willmake an big impact on yourown child and so manyothers! Our WatchDOGSPizza Kick Off is scheduledfor Tuesday, Sept 3rd 5:30-5:30 PM. Student Reading MentorsNeeded! Enjoy working withchildren, love reading andwant to make a big impacton a child's life? Education

Connection is just for you!!Consider investing just 30minutes a week, and blessthe life of a child. We are looking for parentvolunteers to sponsor anafter-school DestinationImagination Team. DI is aglobal educational nonpro�tdedicated to inspiring thenext generation ofinnovators, leaders andcreative problem solvers. Ifyou would be interested inlearning more about a teamleader position, please let usknow here! Our PreK teachers areexcited for their students tolearn about the life cycles ofplants and animals. They areplanning to build planters. Ifyou would like to donatematerials or labor, pleasereach out to Chelle Harrisoncharrison@libertyhill.txed.net More opportunities to comesoon!

Lost and FoundWe ask that you to label all lunch boxes, water bottles and jackets. This will help us to get lost itemsback to your child.

Kinder Meet the Teacher - Monday, August 19 5-6:30Kinder parents are invited to come and meet your child's placement teacher for the year and learnabout their special classroom. The campus Admin team will also be there to share some importantinformation about school systems and learn more from you about your needs for the year. Please planto attend for the entire time.

LHISD Elementary Parent and Student HandbookHow can I access my child's grades?How can I celebrate my child's birthday at school?Are counseling services an option?Is there a dress code?What are the attendance and tardy policies?Tell me more about being a volunteer! Answers to these and many more questions can be found in the LHISD Elementary School Handbook.

The o�ce team would like to welcome you! We are here to support you and your student for a greatyear. We look forward to seeing returning and new families on campus!Back Row (L to R) Barbara Payne, Counselor; Alison Jalufka , Learning Coach; Beth Hart, Registrar;Susan Hussey, Admin Assistant; Jennifer Carpenter, NurseFront Row (L to R) Heather Wright, Asst. Principal, Melanie Bowman, Principal; Kendell Luedtke,Assistant Principal; Mari Parker, Reception

Looking AheadKindergarten Meet the Teacher Monday, Aug 19 5:00-6:00 PMVolunteer Orientation Wednesday, Aug 28 8:00-9:00 AMLabor Day - School Holiday Monday, Sept 2Reading with Grands Friday, Sept 6(celebrating Grandparent Day)Liberty Fit Saturday, Sept 7Parent Orientation PreK & 1st Tuesday, Sept 10 5:30-7:00 PMParent Orientation 2nd-4th Thursday, Sept 12 5:30-7:00 PMLHISD Board Meeting Monday, Sept 16 6 PMCEIC - Campus Educational Tuesday, Sept 17 3:30-4:30 PMImprovement CommitteePTO Meeting Tuesday, Sept 17 6:30-7:30 PM

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#WhatsYourSWAG?LHISD is a #TeamofChampions, and this year we are committing to grow champions at RanchoSienna Elementary. We will have SWAG! We will strive for and celebrate SUCCESS....Support ourstudents to build con�dence and WILLINGNESS to achieve....Positive ATTITUDES will abound and wewill set GOALS to point every child to their target.