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Week of 4.29.19

Hello Brave Community!  Happy Tuesday!   I am so excited about all of the exceptional teaching and learning that is happening at Double File.   Yesterday we received our results from the first round of STAAR testing.   I am pleased to report that our students performed well.   We definitely exceeded the performance goal that we set at the beginning of the school year.   Congratulations to our 5 th grade teachers and 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 “ resourceful ”.  It is an adjective that means to be able to find clever ways to solve problems.   Partner with us in focusing on our campus WOW.  Ask your student to use the word in a sentence or perhaps you c

Week of 4.22.19

Hello Brave Community!  Happy Monday!   There are lots of exciting things on the horizon.   This week in particular, our amazing PTA is hosting Family Game Night at DFT. The event will be on Friday, April 26 th .   I hope to see many of our students and their families at this event. 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 “ inspire ”.  It is a verb that means to encourage someone to do something. 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! Coffee with the Principal: P

Week of 4.15.19

Hello Brave Community!  Happy Monday!   I am already celebrating this short week of school.   Friday is a holiday for students and staff.   I am looking forward to the gift of an extra day to spend with friends and family.   I hope that you are able to enjoy the long weekend as well! 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 6: Synergize !    We teach our students the value of working together with others.   We provide opportunities for teamwork among students because we know that they can get more done when working with a group than working alone. Word of the Week (WOW): This week’s word is “ thoughtful ”.  It is an adjective that means considerate and caring. 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! Bond Updates

Week of 4.8.19

Hello Brave Community!  Happy Monday!   This week brings us to our first round of STAAR testing.   On Tuesday, our 4 th grade students will take the Writing STAAR test, and our 5 th grade students will take the Math STAAR test.   On Wednesday, only 5 th grade will test; they will take the Reading STAAR test.   This is the perfect opportunity for our BRAVE students to demonstrate that they have participated in an exceptional teaching and learning experience this school year. 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 6: Synergize !    We teach our students the value of working together with others.   We provide opportunities for teamwork among students because we know that they can get more done when working with a group than working alone. Word of the Week (WOW): This week’s word is “ humble ”.  It is an adjective that means showing modest self-importance. Partner wi

Week of 4.1.19

Hello Brave Community!  Happy Monday!   We have a very busy April ahead of us; this month is packed with many exciting events. Among the excitement is our much awaited PTA Carnival!   I would love to see all of our BRAVE students and families attend the carnival on Saturday for an exceptional afternoon of fun! 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 “ initiative ”.  It is an adjective that means taking the first step. 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! Closed Campus We will be a closed campus on April 9-10 f