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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 must complete the opt in form 2024 Puberty Parent Opt-In Form for their child.  

At Deer Creek Elementary, students will watch the videos listed below on Friday, March 14, 2025. 

While watching the videos, students will be separated by grade level and gender. Ms. Sendejo, Counselor, and the female Specials teachers will teach the girls and Nurse Ross and PE Coach and aide will teach the boys group. Click the links below to preview videos. 

 See the letter sent home to preview the linked videos below.

• 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

Please fill out the OPT-IN form below by Tuesday, March 11, 2025 regarding your child’s participation in the 4th/5th grade Puberty Lesson.

2025 Puberty Lesson Opt in Form

If you have any questions about the lesson or the resource used, feel free to contact School Counselor, Cindy Sendejo, at 512-570-6317.