Week of 2.24.20


Hello Brave Community! 

Happy Monday! This weekend, a very talented group of our students participated in the Regional Science Fair.  The group was led by one of our 5th grade teachers, Ms. Amy Moore.  I am pleased to share that our Braves represented Double File Trail well.  We had so many of our students achieve first, second or third place!  Additionally, we had a student, Emmy Schultz, earn a special award: The Health Innovation Award!  I am beyond impressed and super proud of each of our participants, and I am very appreciative of the time and commitment that Ms. Moore poured into this event!

As a Leader in Me campus, we highlight one of the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People each month.  Our habit of the month this month is Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, then to be Understood!   We teach our students to listen to others and to try to understand the views and feelings of others, even if they are different from their own.

Leadership Day on 3.6.20!:
I am so excited to announce that Leadership Day is coming! Student leaders will lead a Pep Rally to celebrate the amazing energy and spirit we share at Double File Trail Elementary. Before or after the Pep Rally, parents will have the opportunity to visit their child's classroom to engage in a Student-Led Conference where students share their goals and celebrations. Visitors who do not have a child attending Double File Trail will have the opportunity to go on a tour led by student leaders. If you would like to have more information about Leadership Day, please contact Nikita Olguin at nikita_olguin@roundrockisd.org  We look forward to seeing you on March 6th!  Please use this link to RSVP.  Our schedule for Leadership Day is below.

8:00-8:15 Check-In
8:15-8:45 Kindergarten, 1st, & 2nd Grade Pep Rally in Cafeteria
8:15-8:45 3rd-5th Classrooms open for Student-Led Conferences
8:45-9:15 K-2nd Classrooms open for Student-Led Conferences
9:15-9:45 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade Pep Rally in Cafeteria
9:45-10:00 Exit Survey in the main hallway

Word of the Week (WOW):
This week’s word is “ONOMATOPOEIA”.  It is a noun that means the formation of a word from a sound associated with its name. A couple of examples are “buzz” and “swish”. 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!

Student Transfers:
Round Rock ISD requires an In-District Transfer application to be submitted each school year. Parents must have a Home Access Center (HAC) account to request a
transfer for the 2020-2021 school year. All transfer applications are to be submitted online at this link: https://roundrockisd.org/parents/student-transfers/
Transfer applications for the 2020-2021 school year will be accepted from March 2nd until April 3rd at 5:00 p.m. Notification of approval/denial will be sent by April 30th
via email.
Approval of transfer request is subject to student’s good standing in attendance, behavior, grades and program space availability.  For more information, visit the Student Transfer page on the RRISD website or contact the Student Transfer Office at 512-464-5096

Looking Ahead:
Library Nights: 2/25, 3/10 & 3/24
Monday, 2/24: Site-Based Meeting
Wednesday, 2/26: Spirit Night @ Freebirds/Yogurt Experience
Thursday, 2/27, 9:30-11:30: 5th Grade Photo/Make-up photos; UIL Celebration
Friday, 2/28: Kinder Chili Event
Thursday, 3/5: KONA Ice; PTA Meeting; 2nd Grade Performance
Friday, 3/6: Leadership Day!
Saturday, 3/7: District Chess Tournament
Tuesday, 3/10: Mobile Planetarium for 3rd-5th
Monday, 3/16-Friday, 3/20: Spring Break!

Quote of the Month:
“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically.  Intelligence plus character- that is the true goal of education.”  Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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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