Hello Walnut Families!
Reminder, please do not use the fire lane behind the school. This is for school buses and emergency personnel only. It is not a regular traffic lane, school entrance, or school exit. Thank you!
Thanksgiving break is November 24-28. We do have school next week, November 17-21.
Have a great day,
~Mrs. Jamail
Leader In Me School to Home Connection:
The Leader in Me habit of the month for November is Put First Things First!
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)
November 14th PTA Fall Running Club Ends
November 14th GT Referral Window Closes
November 19th PTA Science Night, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
November 20th Choir Showcase, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
November 24-28 Thanksgiving Holiday
December 1-5 Inclusive Schools Week
December 5 PTA Movie Night 6:00 p.m.
December 6 District UIL Meet
December 11 Kindergarten Musical
December 11 PTA Spelling Bee
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
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
Here's what's happening around school over the next few weeks:
You're Invited!
Last Running Club meets tomorrow from 7-7:30a | Sign up here
Reflections program submissions deadline EXTENDED until tomorrow, 11/14 | More info
Science Night is coming soon, 11/19 6:30-8pm
Family Movie Night 12/5, 6-8pm
Spelling Bee 12/11, 6-8pm
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