Brave Newsletter 5.18.20


Dear Brave Families,

I pray that this final newsletter of the 2019-2020 school year finds you safe and well.  It has been the most different close of a school year that I have ever experienced! I never fathomed that I would end my 20th school year this way - no little feet running in the hallways, no wet shoe strings to tie, no class parties, no Field Day, and no hugs! Although this is not the ending that we would have selected, we’ve made it to the finish line TOGETHER!  I will forever be GRATEFUL of the time and energy our families have dedicated to at-home learning.  Our BRAVE families partnered with us like champs, and we appreciate it tons!  I am also thankful for AMAZING STAFF members that continue to be innovative and flexible in their thinking and practices.  They have done an impressive job of maintaining teaching and learning during our weeks of at-home learning.

On Wednesday, 5.20.20, at 5:30 pm, we will celebrate our 5th Grade students’ milestone of completing elementary and transitioning to middle school!  We plan to line the sidewalks of Chandler Creek (appropriately distanced) with signs, applause and loud cheers. Our very thoughtful PTA members are decorating for this special event. Cars participating in the parade will line up on Beckwood Trail and turn right onto Chandler Creek Boulevard. You are welcome to join us as we cheer along the sidewalk.  Please be careful to keep an appropriate distance between you and the next person/family.  Thanks for this consideration! For more information, email lisa_thompson@roundrockisd.org.   You may also get information here: https://www.smore.com/xaqs4

On Wednesday, before the parade, from 4:00-5:00 pm, you are welcomed to pick up class pictures.  Daisy Ruiz will be near the front entrance of the school distributing class pictures to families who paid in advance.  Because our building is under major construction, we are not able to safely access items inside.  If there is anything that your child left behind before leaving for Spring Break, we ask that you allow us to return those belongings once construction of our building is complete.  Your patience and understanding is greatly appreciated!

Electronic devices (such as Chromebooks) and library books do not need to be returned at this time unless you are moving out of Round Rock ISD.  Instead, we ask that you hold on to everything that has been checked out to you until the fall.  Thanks so much!

Hard copies of Report Cards will not be mailed out at the end of this school year. Instead, for Pre-K-2nd Grade families, expect to receive a report card via email later this week.  For 3rd-5th Grade families, you may access final grades via Home Access Center (HAC).

(If you have not set up an account, here are instructions: Home Access Center Instruction Manual   If you are not able to set up access or are having problems, please contact Jenny Gonzalez, our DFT Registrar, at jenny_gonzalez@roundrockisd.org  Here is a tutorial on how to check your child's report card and other features in home access.)

Starting May 26, curbside meal distribution sites in the Stony Point High School Learning Community will be: Union Hill Elementary, 1511 Gulf Way, Round Rock and Stony Point High School, 1801 Tiger Trail, Round Rock
Curbside lunch and breakfast for the following day will continue to be served to students under the age of 18 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m on Monday through Friday. Weekend meals will also be available for students to pick up during meal distribution each Friday.  Please continue to visit the Round Rock ISD Food Services and COVID-19 School Closure webpages for the latest information and updates.  We will also provide information on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

Lastly, we know that change can be tough. We are here to support our families every step of the way.  You are welcome to contact me at alifia_britton@roundrockisd.org or Angela Page, our Assistant Principal, at angela_page@roundrockisd.org if we can be of any assistance to your family. Continue to visit our Double File Trail Counselor Corner as needed. https://sites.google.com/roundrockisd.org/schoolcounselingatdft/video-lessons?authuser=0

Again, thank you for your continued patience and flexibility during at-home learning.  Thank you for teaming with us to support our students. PLEASE continue to hug our BRAVES for us, and tell them how much we LOVE and MISS them! 
We cannot wait to excitedly and lovingly welcome each of our BRAVE LEADERS back to school! Stay healthy! Stay well! RRISD Strong! DFT Strong!
  
Grateful and hopeful,
Alifia Britton, Proud Principal of Double File Trail Elementary

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