Week of 10/15/18
Hello Brave Community!
Happy Monday! The weather has taken a pretty
interesting turn. It has gone from warm
and sunny to cold and wet outdoors.
Please require that your child dress in warm clothing and wear a coat/jacket when the weather deems it necessary. Dressing
appropriately is one way to help keep them healthy so that they can attend
school. We love seeing their faces each day and want to ensure that each of our
BRAVE students is present to engage in the amazing teaching and learning
experience that is being provided for them!
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 4: Think Win-Win! We teach our students how to think of others
when problem solving. Our goal is to
arrive at solutions that benefit everyone involved.
Word of the Week
(WOW):
This week’s word is “dependable”. It is an adjective that means trustworthy and
reliable. 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!
Campus Distinction:
Double File Trail has just earned the recognition of a 2018 Leader in Me Lighthouse
School of Academic Distinction! To meet the academic growth standard, the
school must be at or above the 50th percentile and have shown a 5 percent
growth from the previous year’s percentile ranking. The percentile ranking for Double File Trail
Elementary rose in 2018 to 68% up from 61% in 2017, showing exemplary academic
growth.
Free Flu Vaccine
Who: RRISD Students, 4 years old through high school
What: Flu Vaccine
When: Saturday, October 20th, 9:00 am- 12:00 pm
Where: CD Fulkes Middle School- Auditorium
By whom: Healthy Schools (with logistical assistance from Health
Services)
Information on how to obtain and complete
consent forms will be shared with parents via advertising through our Community
Relations Department. Check the district
website for more information.
Bond Information
Meeting:
The Round Rock ISD
community is invited to get their questions answered during tomorrow's Bond
Open House at Herrington Elementary School, starting at 6:00 p.m.
Full
schedule:
October 15 -
Herrington Elementary School, 6-8:00 p.m.
October 24 - Joe
Lee Johnson Elementary School, 6-8:00 p.m.
If you are unable to attend the meetings,
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.
7 Habits Family
Training:
We are partnering with Teravista
Elementary and Blackland Prairie Elementary to bring 7 Habits Family
Training. The training is based on
Stephen Covey’s bestsellers The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and The
7 habits of Highly Effective Families.
This family event will be held at Teravista Elementary on Saturday,
October 27, 2018, 8:00-4:00. Lunch will
be provided for all who register. Click here to register.
STEAM Fair Judges:
Double File Trail Elementary is working hard to have a successful
STEAM Fair. We need volunteers to assist
us in the vital role of project judge. You do not need to be a science
expert to participate as a STEAM Fair judge.
We will provide a rubric that expressly describes what each project type
should include. The amount of time we are asking for you to contribute is
2 hours. If you can give more, it is
appreciated.
STEAM Fair is January 24, 2019. If you are interested in
becoming a judge, email amy_moore @roundrockisd.org by December 19, 2018.
Red Ribbon Week:
Red Ribbon Week is a drug
and violence prevention campaign. We
will celebrate Red Ribbon Week during the week of 10/22. There is a theme each day. Please allow and encourage your child to
participate as we raise awareness and teach our students to be brave, kind
leaders.
Monday,
10-22 WEAR RED
Tuesday,
10-23 FUN SOCKS
Wednesday,
10-24 WILD HAIR-DO DAY
Thursday,
10-25 BACKWARDS DAY
Friday,
10-26 BOOK CHARACTER DAY
Winter Fest
Registration:
Interested RRISD families will
receive a holiday food basket. Families
with children in PreK through 5th Grade will receive holiday
toys. More information will be provided
at registration on Wednesday, 10/24, 12:00-6:00 at the Hopewell Building
located at Central Office. You may also
call 512.464.5614 for information.
Reflections: (repeat from last
week)
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!
Library Nights:
(repeat from last week)
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
10/16, 10/23 and 10/30. We hope to see
you there!
Pet Clinic: (repeat
from last week)
Take advantage of our Fall Pet Clinic;
it is scheduled for Monday, October 22, 2018.
The hours are 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Brave Family Fun
Night!
(repeat from last week)
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!
Looking Ahead:
Upcoming Library Nights: 10/16, 10/23 & 10/30
The week of 10/22: Red Ribbon Week!
Wednesday, 10/24: Register for Winter Fest
Saturday, 10/27: Habits Family
Training!
Tuesday, 11/13: Brave Family Fun Night!
Saturday, 12/8: Winter Fest
Quote of the week:
“Well done is better than well said.” Benjamin Franklin
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!