We have an exciting lineup of six countries that will be featured at this year's Global Fest on March 11, including:

• Mexico
• Ireland
• Korea
• Ethiopia
• Russia
• Malaysia

Sign up to volunteer the day of the event for one or more of these countries. You can even select the time and country of the presentation your child will be attending. For more information, contact Sumana Mandala ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 249-0349) or Farah Metzger ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 219-9489).

What is Global Fest?
Global Fest is an annual, school-wide enrichment activity planned and presented by LME parent volunteers. Global Fest is an opportunity for our students and teachers to learn about various cultures through fun, engaging presentations and activities.

Remember, Global Fest can't happen without generous parent volunteers! Sign up now to be part of this fun and educational event!

DROP OFF & PICK UP PROCEDURES for LME are posted in your LME 2009-2010 Family Handbook, please review them.

DO’s:

· Leave your home 5-10 minutes earlier for a smoother drop off/pick up of your child(ren)  - School is open at 7a & children are monitored

· Keep your car out of the no parking zones if you are walking your child into school

· If you are in the carpool line, pull up as far as you can to keep cars out of traffic as best possible

· Please turn off ignition if you know your wait will be over a minute (pick up)

· Drop OFF/Pick UP in designated areas

· Notify your neighbor if they have bushes or low lying branches blocking sidewalks

· Start a CARPOOL - Ride the BUS if you are eligible

· Keep patient, we’re all trying to get to the same destination

· KEEP ALL OF OUR KIDS safe & follow traffic laws

DONT’S:

· Do not block cross walks

· Do not drive down the wrong way on streets

· Do not leave car unattended in the carpool line

· Do not get out of your car in the carpool line

Contact: SPO TANYA NORMAND #4531 NW District Rep Austin Police Dept. at 512.974.5556 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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All Year Event Contact:  Farah Metzger
The Clothes Closet is designed to help those that are less fortunate in our own school district. Forms are generated by the nurses in each school for children who are in need of school clothes. The parents bring the forms to the Clothes Closet where they choose outfits and receive new socks and underwear, plus a coat and jacket for the winter. The Clothes Closet is sponsored by the Round Rock Council of PTAs, and all clothing is provided free of cost to the families in need. The Clothes Closet is open Wednesdays and Thursdays only.

What Can LME Do to Help?
We need volunteers to represent Laurel Mountain on our designated work days which are typically the last Thursday of each month (remaining days for this school year are Feb. 25, April 1, April 29 and May 27). The work shift is from 9:30 – 11:30 AM. It is really an easy two hours of work. Duties include sorting and hanging up the donated clothes, and helping patrons find what they are looking for. Other schools will also have representatives volunteering so you'll get the chance to meet and work with parents from all over the district. Click here to volunteer.

Where is Clothes Closet Located?
The Clothes Closet is located in a portable on the south side of Voigt Elementary. See Google for a map of Voigt Elementary. Clothes Closet phone number is 244-4359. The school's phone number is 428-7500 if you'd like to call to get directions.