Week of 3.25.19


Hello Brave Community! 

Happy Monday!  I hope that you were able to enjoy Spring Break. During the break I spent a lot of time resting and reading.  I feel completely refreshed and ready to wrap up the last 43 days of this school year by helping 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 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 “optimistic”.  It is an adjective that means hopeful and confident. 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!

 Carnival Volunteer Sign Up Link:
Round Rock ISD Celebration of Families
Saturday, April 13, 2019 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Cedar Ridge High School
This is a Parent and Family Resource Fair
● Connect with district and community resources
● Learn about enrichment opportunities for your children
● Interactive hands on learning activities for families

Lunch will be at the Round Rock Empty Bowls Festival.  The Festival benefits The Round Rock Area Serving Center

Site-Based Advisory Committee: (repeat from last week)
This committee is comprised of administrators, teachers, parents, community members and business members.  We meet four times each year with a goal of continuous school improvement.  In our meetings, we discuss the Campus Improvement Plan (CIP), campus initiatives and any other focus areas for the school year.  Our next meeting is today, March 25, 2019.

KONA Ice:
We will have our next Kona Ice day on Thursday, April 4th.   Expect the Kona Ice truck to be parked on the side of the building on the basketball court again.  Thanks for supporting our school by purchasing a cool treat.  It’s a WIN-WIN!

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 few Library Nights are scheduled for 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23 and 4/30.  We hope to see you there! 

Looking Ahead:
Upcoming Library Nights: 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23 & 4/30!
March 25, 2019:  Site-Based Committee Meeting!
April 4, 2019: PTA Meeting/1st Grade Performance!
April 6, 2019:  PTA Carnival!
April 9-10, 2019:  STAAR Testing

Quote of the Month:
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.”  John Quincy Adams

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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