
Upcoming Events
May 21: PTA General Meeting 8:00am
May 29: 4th Grade Live Museum, 8:30am
or 1:30pm
(check with your class
for specific
time)
May 30: 5th Grade Recognition 8:15am
May 31: Class Parties; Last Day of School
See full calendar below
Congratulations to our Volunteer
of the Year, Sharon Deol
Sharon started her volunteer
career at LME as a member of the PTA’s Inclusiveness Committee;
soon after joining this committee, she conducted focus groups to
learn what parents were thinking about the school and what their
hopes were for their children. It was during these sessions that
the discovery was made that many parents wanted their children
to know about other places and cultures around the world. This
led Sharon to start researching how to incorporate geography and
cultural learning at the school.
She began leading the school’s Geography Club after school. This
club had been solely focused on preparation for the annual
National Geographic Bee, but she helped it evolve into a
year-round program, as well as starting Geography Stars. Sharon
teamed up with another parent to develop a year-round
global-learning environment they called “Growing Up Global,”
based on the book by Homa Tavanger. Their “Growing Up Global”
program encourages teachers to incorporate global-learning into
their classrooms, provides tools for teachers to conduct monthly
“United Nations Days,” offers geography club and geography
stars, strengthened the annual Global Fest, and established a
committee made up of school staff, teachers and parent
volunteers who collaborate and will continue the rich, new
traditions at Laurel Mountain. Thank you Sharon for your
commitment to the children, teachers, and parents of the Laurel
Mountain.
2013-14 School Supply Ordering Now
Available
From now until June 26, 2013 you can
order your child's school supplies for the 2013-14 school year.
This is a service offered by the PTA. Only online orders are
accepted (no paper orders). To order, please go to this website:
https://www.educationalproducts.com/ShopPacks/
Enter our school code: LAU001 and follow the directions to
complete your order. Keep your online confirmation as your
receipt. The supplies will be delivered to Laurel Mountain in
August and waiting for your child outside of their classroom on
meet the teacher day, August 23, 2013 (August 22nd for incoming
kindergartners). Questions: Laurie Ryan 470-5777,
gidget409@yahoo.com or Laura
Baker at 784-5231,
laurarbaker@gmail.com
Round Rock ISD Summer
Enrichment Registration
NOW OPEN
The Round Rock ISD Community Education department has announced
summer enrichment classes and online registration is now open.
Click
here for flyer with more information. Classes will be held
primarily for elementary-age students, along with some classes
for middle school, high school, and adult students. Academic
classes (reading/writing/math/science) will be offered, along
with classes in art, computers, sewing and cooking, baby-sitter
certification, sports-related, and more. Most classes run for
one four-day week from 9 a.m. until noon, for the weeks of June
10, 17, and 24; and July 8, 15, and 22. Summer enrichment course
descriptions and class schedules are available at
http://www.roundrockisd.org/communityed
As classes fill up quickly, Community Education Director Linda
Kelly urges parents to register as soon as possible.
Inspire Kids to Tri
Take part in the 4th annual Inspire
Kids to Tri triathalon in Cedar Park on August 25, 2013. This
event offers a triathlon for kids ages 7 – 15 and a 1K Fun Run
for kids 15 and under. It offers a unique opportunity for family
members, volunteers, and sponsors to encourage physical activity
and establish a life-long healthy foundation for kids. Come join
us to Inspire Kids!
Click here for more information and registration.
Report An Absence
Contact Information
Jan Richards, Principal
Johanna Kelley, Asst. Principal
Phone: (512) 464-4300
Fax: (512) 464-4390
School hours: 7:45 am - 2:45 pm
Office hours: 7:15 am - 4:15 pm
