Puberty Lessons

Leander Independent School District

Teaching Your Child About Puberty 

4th & 5th Grade Parents/Guardians:

Leander ISD 4th and 5th grade students are about to study an important lesson on the early stages of puberty which some students may be beginning to experience.  In order for students to participate, parents/guardians must complete an OPT-IN form (will be updated when available)  for their child.  

At River Place Elementary, students will watch the videos listed below on Friday, March 13th While watching the videos, students will be separated by grade level and gender. Mrs. Zepeda and Nurse Sue will facilitate the girl group and Mr. Donnelly and Mr. Thomas will facilitate the boy group. If you’re interested in previewing the videos, please refer to Will be Updated when available and click on the appropriate video.   

• Fourth Grade Girls “Just Around the Corner for Girls”

• Fourth Grade Boys “Just Around the Corner for Boys”

• Fifth Grade Girls   “Growing Up! For Girls”   

• Fifth Grade Boys-“Growing Up! For Boys”

The videos review the following topics:

• Reproductive systems

• Health and nutrition

• Hygiene and grooming

• Self esteem

• Physical changes

• Emotional changes

If you would like your 4th/5th Grade Student to participate in the Puberty Lesson. 

Please fill out this OPT-IN form link here  by Friday, March 6th.

If you have any questions about the lesson or the resource used, feel free to reach me at  shannon.zepeda@leanderisd.org or call 512 570-6916.