Weekly Newsletter - October 11, 2026 |
Dear LME Families,
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first general meeting! Because the first meeting sets our foundation for the year, we spend time reviewing the budget, making necessary amendments, and sharing our key priorities. If you weren't able to make it, you can catch up on the details here: [Link to Meeting Presentation] Reflecting on these past nine weeks, it's hard to believe we are already halfway through the semester—time is flying! I am incredibly proud of everything our community has accomplished so far. Looking ahead, we are thrilled to host our first virtual parent education session on Tuesday evening, which will focus on district finance. You can find more details below. We hope you are all enjoying the long weekend, and we look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Tuesday!
Warmly, Julia Wood President@lmepta.org |
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Bike Walk Roll to School Recap What a fun way to start a Wednesday morning! 🚴♂️ It was amazing seeing all of our students and parents roll up to school—we saw everything from bikes to rollerblades! A huge thank you to everyone who made Bike & Roll to School Day a success: Event Leadership & Remarks: Denise Garcia for organizing the event, Suzanne Nuccitelli for the welcoming remarks and safety tips, and Mrs. Masters for somehow managing to be at both the start line and the finish line! Snacks & Refreshments: Sonya Addo for coordinating healthy post-ride treats! Perimeter Riders: Sarah Condon, Ihor Isakov, Cristina Umana, Melissa Chuang, and Jake Krengel for keeping everyone moving in the right direction. Traffic Control: Sheila Moore, Bridgid Sumich, Wendy LeFevre, Krishna Veni Yerrava, Lyndsay Brooks and Gloria Samari-Hernandez for keeping our routes clear. On-Campus Crew: Gayathri Govindarajan, Chunlan Lei, Veronica Hornsby, Kristyn Wilkerson, and Jessica Brightwell for wrangling bikes and handing out snacks and swag. Pacesetters & Support: A special shoutout to our golf cart team—Kevin Stremsterfer for leading the pack and Chantel Peoples for sweeping up the back to ensure everyone arrived safely! Woom Bicycles for the awesome prize giveaways! Woom donated helmets, bike bags and bike bells for our raffle!
Finally, thank you to all the families who participated and rode along with us. We couldn't do it without this incredible community! |
| SAVE THE DATE: School Finance 101 Virtual Meeting Ever wondered how public school funding actually works? Join us for a special Parent Education Virtual Meeting to get an insider's look at school finance! We are honored to host RRISD CFO Ludivina Cansino, who will guide our community through the ins and outs of school funding, answer questions regarding the upcoming VATRE, and share vital information that impacts our district. Date: Tuesday, October 13 Time: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: Virtual (Link will be sent upon registration) Register Here:Meeting Registration
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| Moms Night Out at Jardin Corona – Oct 14th! 🌮🍹 It’s time for a well-deserved break! Join us on Wednesday, October 14th at 5:00 PM for a fun, sponsored Moms Night Out at Jardin Corona. Enjoy a great evening of dinner, prizes, and good company with fellow moms. We are also excited to introduce our new partner, Recess! Representatives will be in attendance to share details about their program, answer any questions, and show you what they’re all about.
To help us plan, please RSVP here: Moms Night Out |
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| Lights, Camera, Action! Family Movie Night is Coming!
Grab your blankets and cozy up for Family Movie Night at Laurel Mountain Elementary! Join us for a fun, feature-filled evening under the stars (and plenty of popcorn!). When: Friday, October 16th at 7:00 PM Where: Laurel Mountain Elementary The Menu: Fresh, delicious popcorn! - The Movie:Goat
Bring the whole family, pack your favorite cozy lawn chairs or blankets, and let's make it a movie night to remember! |
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| Save the Date: Spirit Night at Main Event! Mark your calendars for an evening of fun with your LME family! Join us for our upcoming LME PTA Spirit Night at Main Event Austin. It’s a great opportunity to connect with friends, enjoy games and food, and support our school! When: Sunday, October 18th | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Where: Main Event Austin (13301 N Hwy 183, Austin, TX 78750) - What to Expect: Bowling, Arcade Games, Laser Tag, Gravity Ropes, Food & Fun!
Drop off your itemized receipt with a PTA rep by 8pm for LME to receive 20% back!
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| Volunteers Needed for Movie Night & Spirit Night We have two upcoming events where we could use a helping hand: Movie Night (Friday) Spirit Night (Sunday)
If you're able to help out, please sign up using our form: October Volunteers Sign-Up Sheet |
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| Early Voting Begins October 19th A reminder that early voting begins Monday, October 19th and will end on Friday, October 30th. Major statewide races get plenty of news coverage, but down-ballot offices—from local courts to school boards—truly shape our immediate region! If you're looking for unbiased information on what’s on your ballot and where each candidate stands, the League of Women Voters has you covered. Explore the Non-Partisan Voter Guide Locate your voting location: Secretary of State Voting Locations |
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| RRISD VATRE = PROP A As a PTA, we voted to support RRISD Prop A. Prop A is a Voter-Approved Tax Rate Election (VATRE). This is a local school funding election that asks voters to approve the district’s request to increase the maintenance and operations tax rate. Unlike a school bond election, a VATRE doesn’t create new debt. Instead, it fuels the district’s daily operations, and importantly this year it supports our educators through pay increases. More information can be found on the District VATRE Site. |
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| Carnival Wristbands Are Now On Sale! The LME Carnival is Coming Saturday, November 7 from 11 AM–3 PM!
🥳 Carnival wristbands are NOW ON SALE!
Pre-Sale Special — Only $25! Purchase your All-You-Can-Play wristband by October 30th and enjoy: ✨ $5 savings per wristband
💦 3 FREE Soak the Staff tickets 🎟️ Discounted raffle ticket bundles 🍿 FREE 85 oz. popcorn from Southwest Theaters! So much fun is included!
Bounce houses, $10k in raffle prizes, obstacle courses, a 25-foot rock climbing wall, carnival games, face painting, a giant bubble lab, princess hair & makeup, and SO much more! -Wristbands are for ages 3–13. Children under 3 and adults are FREE! -Don't wait! Pre-sale ends 10/30. Wristbands will be $30 on Carnival Day! -This is a community-wide event! Invite your friends, family, and neighbors to join the fun! 🎟️ Purchase your wristbands here:
https://www.lmepta.org/open_forms We can't wait to celebrate with everyone! 🎪❤️ |
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| Take the Stage at Carnival! We are looking for performers to take the stage at our Community Showcase during Carnival! We are accepting applications from community groups, businesses, individuals, and students. To give you an idea of past performances, we’ve featured martial arts groups, dance groups, singers, and more. Students do not need to be enrolled at LME to participate. Submit your application by October 16:https://bit.ly/LMEshowcase2026 Questions? Email Selina at communityshowcase@lmepta.org. |
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| Reflections 2026: "What My Culture Means To Me" Reflections 2026 has begun! This National PTA arts program invites students to dream big, create something amazing, and share their talents with our school community and beyond! This year's theme is "What My Culture Means To Me!". For more information, check out our PTA page here or the national website here. Contact LME's Reflections Chair at reflections@lmepta.org with any questions. Students can submit in more than one category! All submissions must be digital and emailed to reflections@lmepta.org by October 30. Check out the flyer here. |
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| Westwood vs. McNeil: Sock & Underwear Drive
We are going head-to-head with McNeil High School for a friendly rivalry drive benefiting the Round Rock ISD Clothes Closet! There’s a lot on the line: The principal of the losing school will have to wear the opposing school’s jersey at the October 30th football game. Let’s show our Warrior pride and help Mrs. Campbell stay in orange! Drive DetailsItems Needed (New & Unopened): How to DonateDrop Off in Person: Bring new, unopened items to Laurel Mountain and leave in the clothes closet bin. Order Online via Amazon: Have donations shipped straight to the drive!
Every donation directly supports students and families in our district through the Round Rock ISD Clothes Closet. Let’s rally together, support a great cause, and ensure Westwood takes home the win! |
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| Yearbook Purchase & 5th Grade Pridelines! Order Your 2026–27 Yearbook Planning for the 2026–27 LME Yearbook is underway! Books are $30 (+ service fee) and ordered directly through Jostens. Personalization is available for $8.
5th Grade Prideline Ads Celebrate your graduating 5th grader with a personalized 1/8-page ad! Include a favorite photo, sweet note, or words of encouragement to give them a lasting keepsake. |
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| Science Fair Volunteers Needed! We're looking for volunteers to help make this year's Science Fair a success! We aim to have our full roster filled by October 24th. Open volunteer roles include: 🌟 Future Science Fair Lead Wanted: This will be our current Chair's final year, so we are also looking for someone to shadow and learn the ropes to take over next year! Interested in joining the team or shadowing? Email sciencefair@LMEpta.org! |
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| Our Ultimate Goal: One Voice for Every Student After surpassing last year’s membership total, we’re working toward an even more meaningful goal: PTA membership equal to LME’s student enrollment—one PTA voice for every student. Our membership represents the number of people willing to stand behind our students and school. The more voices included—parents, teachers, staff, students, grandparents, and community supporters—the stronger our PTA’s voice becomes. That voice reaches beyond LME. With the next Texas legislative session beginning in January, every membership adds to the statewide voice advocating for public education and the needs of Texas children. You don’t have to volunteer or attend meetings to add your voice. Membership itself matters.
Join the LME PTA today:https://www.lmepta.org/membership
For specific membership questions, please contact our Membership Chair, Taylor Romero at membership@lmepta.org. |
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| This September, Laurel Mountain Elementary reached over 100% of our 2025–2026 total membership, earning our PTA the Early Bird Achievement Award! |
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| Spirit Night at Waterloo Icehouse! Take the night off from cooking and support LME PTA! Meet us at Waterloo Icehouse (6203 N Capital of Texas Hwy) on Monday, October 26th, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Eat, drink, play, and support our school community! |
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| LME Dad Hangout at Austin Beerworks! Calling all Laurel Mountain Elementary dads! Join us for a casual evening to connect and hang out. Come raise a glass and meet other LME dads! |
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| Fall Appreciation Week is Coming Up! We are excited to celebrate and honor our amazing school staff during Fall Appreciation Week! Monday – Staff Door Decorating: We ask that students write a sweet letter or note of appreciation for their teacher. These will be proudly displayed on classroom doors to kick off the week! Spirit & Theme Days: More fun themed days are planned for the rest of the week! We will share those details as soon as we receive them from the school.
Keep an eye out for an email from your child’s Homeroom Parent soon with more information on how to participate and show our staff some extra love! |
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| Fall Campus Cleanup! Join us for an afternoon of cleaning up LME to get our campus ready before the big Carnival weekend! When: Sunday, November 1st | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Where: Meet at the N2N Studio (located behind the school, near the lower playground) What to Bring: Lawn tools, work gloves, hats, and a smile!
We'll be picking up trash and doing some general landscaping. Hope to see you there! |
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| No School + Recess = Less Stress! Hi families! Looking for camps, classes, after-school activities, or something for the kids during upcoming school holidays? We’ve partnered with Recess to make finding local activities easier while giving back to our school!
Visit hello-recess.com to explore activities near you and use our school code LaurenMountainFam when you book. Every booking gives 3% back to our parent group! |
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Thank you to our October Meeting Sponsors!!!! |
American Irrigation Repair Thank you for allowing our family to sponsor Laurel Mountain PTA this year! A big thank-you to everyone in the PTA for the time and energy you volunteer for the kiddos, and we’re grateful to be part of the 2026–2027 school year with y’all. Next year we will be celebrating our 30th year serving our local community and are grateful for all the support through the years. Repairs, maintenance, tune-ups, new installs, system modifications, equipment upgrades — if it’s irrigation, we handle it. — Justin & Ashly Wilson & the American Irrigation Repair Team |
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Art+ Academy Every child can learn to draw. And imagine what that confidence can unlock. At ART+ Academy, students build strong drawing and painting skills with guidance from professional artists who are experienced teachers. Our small classes give young artists the individual attention they need to improve, explore different media, and feel proud of what they can accomplish. Because when children see themselves improving, they begin to see what else is possible. |
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Calling all Interested Sponsors! LME PTA offers sponsorship opportunities to businesses or individuals that care about our School and Community. These sponsorships are mutually beneficial to the business and our LME PTA and school community. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please email our Sponsorship Chair, Crystaline Lopez at sponsors@lmepta.org.
Find out more and purchase sponsorship at our website: https://www.lmepta.org/sponsorlevels
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Upcoming Events | | Monday, October 12 | | | Tuesday, October 13 | | | Wednesday, October 14 | | | Thursday, October 15 | | | Friday, October 16 | | | Sunday, October 18 | | | Monday, October 19 | | | Monday, October 26 | | | Wednesday, October 28 | | | Friday, October 30 | | |
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