Week of 10.7.19


Hello Brave Community! 

Happy Monday! We are one week away from parent-teacher conference day.  I hope that all of our parents and guardians make time to visit with their child’s teacher (even if by phone) to discuss student achievement and the amazing teaching and learning experience that is being provided for each of our BRAVE students!

As a Leader in Me campus, we highlight one of the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People each month.  Our habit of the month for 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 “SYNCHRONIZE”.  It is a verb that means to make things happen at the same time.  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!

Pet Clinic:
Take advantage of our Fall Pet Clinic; it is scheduled for Monday, October 21, 2019.  The hours are 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Brave Family Fun Night!
Save the date for our first ever 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!

STEAM Fair Judges:
We need volunteers to assist us in the vital role of project judge.  You do not need to be a science expert to participate as a Science Fair judge.  We will provide a rubric that expressly describes what each project type should include.  The amount of time we are asking for you to contribute is 2 hours.  If you can give more, it is appreciated. Science Fair is January 23, 2020.  If you are interested in becoming a judge, email amy_moore@roundrockisd.org by December 19, 2019.

Looking Ahead:
Upcoming Library Nights: 10/8, 10/22, 11/5, 12/3 & 12/17
Monday, 10/14: Student Holiday!  Parent-Teacher Conferences!
Tuesday, 10/15:  Student Holiday!
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!

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