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.

Click here for the full LME Calendar