Week of 9/24/18
Hello Brave Community!
Happy Monday! It is officially
fall! I love this time of the year; the
weather is cooler and life seems more settled.
Our students have settled into their classrooms. During classroom visits, I can’t help but to
notice high levels of authentic engagement. Our teachers are providing an
exceptional teaching and learning experience for all of our BRAVE students!
As a Leader in Me campus, we highlight one of the Seven
Habits of Highly Effective People each week. Our habit of the week this week is Habit 1: Be
Proactive! We teach and model for our
students a “can do” attitude. We
emphasize that each student is in charge of themselves. We remind them that they chose their actions,
as well as their moods.
Word of the Week
(WOW):
This week’s word is “honor”. It is a verb that means to show respect to
something that is important. Partner
with us in focusing on our campus WOW.
Ask your student to use the word in a sentence or perhaps you could be
very intentional in your use of our word.
Thanks for your participation!
PTA Watch DOGS
Pizza Night:
This event will take place on
Tuesday, September 25, 2018. Please join
us for our 10th Annual Watch DOGS Pizza Night at our School. We will meet in the school cafeteria at 6:30
p.m. for free pizza and drinks; there will be a presentation about our Watch DOGS
(Dads of Great Students) program.
Library Nights:
Library Nights are back! Join us in the library most Tuesdays, from
6:00-7:00 p.m. for a Read Aloud and an activity. The next few Library Nights are scheduled for
9/25, 10/2, 10/16, 10/23 and 10/30. We
hope to see you there!
Birthday Book Club:
Birthday Book Club is a great opportunity to honor your student’s
special day, as well as help the school by donating a book to the library!
For a donation of $15, your student will get to pick out a new hardcover
book from our special Birthday Book Club shelves, have their picture taken for
display in the front hallway outside the library, and be featured on the
morning broadcast announcing their birthday and the book they’ve chosen to
donate to the library. A sticker will be
placed inside the cover of the book with the student’s name and birth date so
everyone knows who to thank for the addition of the great, new book! And
finally, your student will get to pick out a birthday Spirit Stick that is only
available through Birthday Book Club. For
more information you can contact the library at 512-428-7411
Pet Clinic: (repeat
from last week)
Take advantage of our Fall Pet
Clinic; it is scheduled for Monday, October 22, 2018. The hours are 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Fundraiser:
Our first fundraiser ends tomorrow,
September 26, 2018! Thank you so much
for supporting our great school through participation.
Our PTA:
We have the most amazing PTA! Our PTA does so much for our school. Please join if you have not already done
so. Contact our office and we will
provide you with additional information.
Bond 2018 Project
Information: (repeat from last week)
Detailed information about the Bond proposal
which will be on the November 6, 2018 ballot
is now available on our district website at bond.roundrockisd.org.
Looking Ahead:
Tuesday, 9/25: PTA Watch Dog Pizza Night!
Upcoming Library Nights: 9/25, 10/2, 10/16, 10/23 & 10/30
Monday, 10/8: Student Holiday! Parent-Teacher Conferences!
Tuesday, 10/9: Student Holiday!
The week of 10/22: Red Ribbon Week!
Quote of the week:
“Children have more need of models
than of critics.” Joseph Foubert.
My Belief:
I consider it a privilege and a
blessing to serve the Double File Trail Elementary Community as the
principal. I believe in our students and
their ability to achieve excellence in education. I want to partner with you to
make this happen. Please don’t hesitate
to reach out to me or any member of my team in support of your child’s
education. We are ALL here to support
and encourage our students to BE BRAVE, CHOOSE KIND and LEAD ON!