Hello Walnut Families!
September is Attendance Awareness month. Regular and consistent school attendance is critical in student success. I'd like to ask that you review this file WSE Attendance Matters as it shares important information about compulsory attendance laws, campus procedures, impact excessive absenteeism has on a child, and ways you can support your child(ren).
Thank you for your partnership and support!
~Mrs. Jamail
Leader In Me School to Home Connection:
We’re excited to announce that applications are now open for our Student Leadership Teams! All students in grades 3–5 may apply. Every student who applies will have the opportunity to serve on a team and help make a positive impact at our school. Check out the options here: bit.ly/LeadershipWSE (click continue to destination if prompted)
Applications are due by Thursday, September 12th. Apply: bit.ly/WSELeadershipTeams (click continue to destination if prompted) We can’t wait to see our students shine as leaders this year! Link (flyer)
The Leader in Me habit of the month for September is Be Proactive! Here is the Habit 1 Be Proactive Leader Log!
This a great resource for leadership roles at home.
Every Wednesday is College/Career/Military Readiness T-shirt day! (optional)
Every Friday is WSE and/or Tiger spirit T-shirt day! (optional)
September 12th PTA General Meeting 9:00 a.m.
September 12th PTA Room Parent Training 10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
September 14th Watch DOGS Kick-Off 2:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria
September 19th UIL Registration Closes, no late entries accepted
September 26th PTA Fall Running Club Begins September 30th UIL Practice Begins for registered students 3:00 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
Regular day bell schedule:
7:10 a.m. Students may enter the school building
7:30 a.m. Students are released to classrooms
7:40 a.m. Tardy bell rings and instruction begins
8:45 a.m. Official attendance reporting time
3:05 p.m. End of day
Are you seeing fantastic learning or leadership you'd like to recognize? Or is there a staff member you'd like to celebrate? Complete a Tiger Stripes Shoutout for staff!
Overview of School Discipline in Texas for Parent Flyer for HB 6 Flyer: https://5il.co/3nyzl
Arrival, Dismissal, Traffic Procedures 🚙
PK-2nd parent pick-up front loop
3rd-5th parent pick-up back loop
Kids Club pick-up starts at 3:30 p.m.
Afternoon transportation changes should be submitted to the front office by 1:00 p.m.
When picking up early, please try to pick your child up before 2:30 p.m. if possible.
The school zone is a no cell phone zone
Please do not use or park on Peabody Place or the bus lane behind the school for thru traffic.
Please do not park in front of DSMS along Tiger Lane.
Please do not cut through the Whim shopping center parking lot.
Just a note, our staff uses a traffic system that requires them to be on their phones to account for students during dismissal.
Child Nutrition Services 🍱
DSISD Child Nutrition Department
Letter to Parents (English)
Letter to Parents (Spanish)
Meal Payment/PayPAMS Information
Counselors
Instagram: wsestiger
X/Twitter: @WSES_Tiger
Email: maureen.jamail@dsisdtx.us
Website: Home | Walnut Springs Elementary (dsisdtx.us)
Location: 113 Tiger Lane, Dripping Springs, TX, USA
Phone: (512)858-3800
We’re starting the year strong with events, volunteer opportunities, and quick links to keep your family connected:
You're Invited!
Our first PTA General Meeting of the year is Friday, 9/12 @ 9:00am in the Cafeteria with Room Parent Training right after
Watch D.O.G.S Info Session, 9/14 @ 2:00pm in the cafeteria
PTA Family Event at DS Distilling, 9/21 @ 2:00pm
Run Club kicks off on 9/26 @7:00am sign up here
Quick Links + Helpful Info:
Join the PTA – Annual registration now open at JoinPTA.org
PTA E-blast – Don’t miss weekly updates: Sign Up
Classroom Directory – Stay connected with room parents: Add your info
Volunteer Opportunities – Year-round ways to help! (Background check required) Volunteer Interest Form
Watch D.O.G.S. – Dads, this one’s for you! Learn
Follow Us – Get school news & events on Facebook + Instagram
Celebrate Birthdays – Add your child’s name to the Birthday Marquee or gift a Birthday Book
Donate – Support WSE students & programs: Give Here
Help shape PTA Meetings: Share your input in our brief survey