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Norton's Notes, Paul Norton, Lake Travis ISD Superintendent of Schools

October 10, 2024

New Episode of Lake Travis ISD Matters Podcast Now Available

  • As mentioned in last week’s edition of Norton’s Notes, we are excited to share with you that our “Lake Travis ISD Matters” podcast is back.

  • The award-winning podcast, launched in the fall of 2021, allows us to take a deeper dive into topics that matter most to our community.

  • In Episode 5, we discuss school safety, including the Standard Response Protocol, emergency communication, and recent threats across the district.

  • You can access the latest episode on our website, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

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LTHS Homecoming Parade & Extravaganza A Big Success

  • The 2024 Lake Travis High School Homecoming Parade & Extravaganza was a fantastic success!

  • I want to extend a big thank you to all our student groups, clubs, coaches, parents, volunteers, and local vendors for making this community event possible.

  • Visit our Facebook page to see some of the evening’s best moments.

float in homecoming parade

October is "Bullying Prevention Month"/Wednesday, October 16 is "Unity Day"

  • In recognition of Bullying Prevention Month, Wednesday, October 16 will be observed as "Unity Day" across LTISD.

  • Students and staff are encouraged to wear orange as a symbol of support, kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.

  • Sponsored by PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center, the effort sends a visible message that no child should ever experience bullying and that all students deserve to be safe in school, online, and in the community.

Unity Day October 16, wear and share orange help build community

October is "Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month"

  • During the 88th Texas Legislature, Gov. Abbott signed several laws to combat the escalating national fentanyl crisis, including House Bill 3144, which designates October as "Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month" in Texas.

  • To help fight the fentanyl problem, you can:

    • Talk to your children; tell them ANY pill they get from a friend or purchased online or off of the street could be a counterfeit pill containing fentanyl.

    • Remind children to only take medication prescribed by a doctor, purchased at a pharmacy, and approved by parents or guardians.

    • Watch and share this video from the Office of the Texas Governor. 

  • Additionally, effective May 2024, the state mandates that administration of medication during the school day requires a signed Request for Medication Administration form with signatures from a parent/guardian AND a medical provider.

  • This includes but is not limited to ibuprofen or acetaminophen, oral or topical allergy medication, insect bite cream, and burn gel.

  • Visit our student health services webpage for details.

  • Reach out to your school nurse with any specific concerns, or if you need additional resources.

District to Host Staff Development, No School for Students Oct. 11 and Oct. 14

  • As a reminder, Friday, October 11 and Monday, October 14 will be a student holiday and a staff professional development day.

  • Classes will resume on Tuesday, October 15.

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