Double File Trail Elementary

Hello Brave Community!  Happy Monday Evening!  I hope that you had an enjoyable weekend! This is a short week of learning.   Our students will start their Winter Break on Thursday, 12/20!   They will be out of school for 2 ½ weeks.   During that time encourage your student to cozy up with a favorite book or even sharpen their math skills by logging in to Dreambox.     We will be back bright and early Tuesday, January 8, 2019 to continue to provide 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 3: Put First Things First!    We teach our students to prioritize and spend time on things that are most important. Word of the Week (WOW): This week’s word is “ holiday ”.  It is a noun that means a special day of celebration.  Partner with us in focusing on our campus WOW.  Ask your student to use the word

Hello Brave Community!  Happy Monday Evening!   The holiday spirit is in the air!   Holiday music is playing!  Jingle bells are ringing!   And our teachers continue to provide 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 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 “ gratitude ”.  It is a noun that means being thankful and appreciative.  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! Library Nights: Join us in the library most Tuesdays, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. for a Read Aloud and an activity.  The ne

Hello Brave Community!  Happy Monday Evening!   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 “ sportsmanship ”.  It is a noun that means being fair and respectful to your competitors.  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! TAG Testing: The referral window is now op