Week of 10.21.19
Hello Brave Community!
Happy Monday! Our Texas weather has taken an interesting
turn. It has gone from warm and sunny to
much cooler outdoors. Please encourage
your child to dress appropriately for the weather. This 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 month. Our habit of the month of October 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 “EMPATHY”. It is a noun that means the ability to
understand the feelings of others.
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!
From Our PTA:
Parents, stay
knowledgeable about things going on at our school by visiting our PTA’s
website.
Announcements, events, and volunteer opportunities can be
found there. We are one community and one family! https://sites.google.com/
Follow our DFT PTA on Facebook as well! https://www.facebook.com/
Calling all teachers and parents! The PTA is in need of
additional entries for our Chili Cook-off for Trunk or Treat! Prizes and
Trophies will be awarded! Join in on the fun and help our PTA make this night a
success!
DREAMBOX:
Parents, please encourage your child to practice their math
skills at home by logging in to DreamBox.
DreamBox math games and adventures are a fun and animated way for
students to practice math in the comfort of home. Student login information is
the student’s email and computer password.
Dreambox Login from SSO at Home
Dreambox Login from SSO at Home
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,
10-21 Proud to be drug free - WEAR RED
Tuesday,
10-22 Give the BOOT to unhealthy
choices – WEAR BOOTS
Wednesday,
10-23 Use your head to make good
choices –HAT/ CRAZY HAIR
Thursday,
10-24 SOCK it to unhealthy choices -
SOCK DAY
Friday,
10-25 Say BOO to unhealthy
choices - BOOK CHARACTER DAY
Winter Fest Registration:
Interested RRISD families may register
for a voucher to 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 Thursday, 11/7, 4:30-7:30 at the Hopewell Building located
at Central Office.
Brave Family Fun
Night!
(repeat from last week)
Save the date for our second Brave
Family Fun Night! The event will be on
Tuesday, November 19, 2019, 5:00-6:30.
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: 10/22, 11/5,
12/3 & 12/17
Friday, 10/26: Trunk or Treat! 6:00-7:30
Tuesday, 11/19: Brave Family Fun Night!
Quote of the Month:
“The journey of a thousand miles
begins with a single step.” Lao Tzu
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!