Hi WSE Families!
Just a reminder that students do not have school this Friday, October 10 or Monday, October 13.
Also, a heads up that there will not be a Walnut Weekly Parent Newsletter sent next week, October 16th, but it will resume October 23rd.
Enjoy the long weekend,
~Mrs. Jamail
Leader In Me School to Home Connection:
The Leader in Me habit of the month for October is Begin with the End in Mind!
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)
October 10th Student Holiday
October 13th Student Holiday
October 16th Student Individual Picture Day
October 20-24 Bus Safety Week
October 27-30 Red Ribbon Week
October 28th UIL Campus Meet
October 30th Literacy Parade
October 30th WalnutPalooza!
October 31st Student Holiday
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
The window for parents to request GT testing is open from October 1, 2025, through November 14, 2025. For additional information, and to access the referral link on October 1st or after, please visit the DSISD Gifted and Talented website.
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
The Essentials Newsletter
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
From fun gatherings to student opportunities, there is something for everyone! Here's what's ahead:
You're Invited!
Run Club continues tomorrow @7:00am | Sign up
WalnutPalooza is so close, join us on 10/30 from 5-7pm. More info here
Spelling Bee Registration is open | Sign up
Reflections program submissions are officially open for Pre-K through 5th! Entry deadline is 11/3 | More info
Subs R Us Training is taking place 10/24, 8am at WSE!
Join us at our next General PTA Meeting! 10/24, 9a-10a
Quick Links + Helpful Info:
Join the PTA – Annual registration now open at JoinPTA.org
PTA E-blast – Don’t miss weekly updates: Sign Up
Volunteer Opportunities – Year-round ways to help! (District registration required) Volunteer Interest Form
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