Week of 12.3.18



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 open; it is November 12 – December 7, 2018.  Testing will start in January.   Go to TAG Testing referral for more information.

Library Nights:
Join us in the library most Tuesdays, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. for a Read Aloud and an activity.  The next couple Library Nights are scheduled for 12/4 and 12/11.  We hope to see you there! 

Looking Ahead:
Upcoming Library Nights: 12/4 and 12/11!
Thursday, 12/6: PTA Meeting/4th Grade Performance!
Saturday, 12/8:  Winter Fest!
December 10-14:  Penguin Patch!
December 14:  Cultural Fair!
December 19: Holiday Parties!
December 20 - January 7, 2019: Winter Break (for students)!
January 8. 2019: First day of the Spring Semester!

Quote of the week:
“The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery.”  Mark Van Doren

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!


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