Week of 10/1/18
Hello Brave Community!
Happy Monday! It is October, which means that the
school year is in full swing. We are
rocking and rolling in our classrooms.
There is evidence in our hallways and around our beautiful building of
the exceptional teaching and learning experience that our amazing teachers are
providing 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 2:
Begin with the End in Mind! We teach
and model for our students how to plan ahead and set goals. We emphasize the importance of being
prepared.
Word of the Week
(WOW):
This week’s word is “Grace”. It is a noun that means unmerited
favor/kindness that has not been earned.
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!
Watch DOGS:
Please consider becoming a member of
our Watch DOGS (Dads of Great Students).
If you are already a member, don’t forget to sign up to be a presence on
campus. Our students and teachers LOVE
having Watch Dogs on campus! For more
information, contact Rebel Paulk 512.470.4038 or DFTWDLeader@gmail.com
Reflections:
Our students are encouraged to
participate in the Reflections contest.
This contest provides students a creative outlet in the areas of dance,
choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography and
visual arts. This year’s theme is
“Heroes Around Me!” Entry forms are
available in the library. The due date
is October 26th. I wish each
participant the best of luck!
Brave Family Fun
Night!
Save the date for our first ever
Brave Family Fun Night! The event will
be on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, 5:30-7:30.
We will have amazing Math and Literacy activities that are directly
connected to our Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. AND, our Book Fair will be open that
evening! Please plan to attend!
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
10/2, 10/16, 10/23 and 10/30. We hope to
see you there!
Birthday Book Club:
(repeat from last week)
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.
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:
Upcoming Library Nights: 10/2,
10/16, 10/23 & 10/30
Monday, 10/8: Student Holiday! Parent-Teacher Conferences!
Tuesday, 10/9: Student Holiday!
Thursday, 10/11: Bond Presentation at 6:00 p.m.
The week of 10/22: Red Ribbon Week!
Friday, 10/26: Trunk or Treat!
Tuesday, 11/13: Brave Family Fun Night!
Quote of the week:
“Nothing you ever do for children is
ever wasted.” Garrison Keillor
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!