Double File Trail Elementary

Hello, Brave Families!   Happy Tuesday! This week marks the beginning of a new season: Happy Autumn!  I am seriously loving this cooler weather.  My favorite thing to do during this time of year is take outdoor brain breaks.  If you get a moment, share with us a picture of your family’s favorite thing to do during Autumn for possible use in our 2020-2021 yearbook. Pictures can be sent directly to our yearbook coordinator at danni@dftpta.org !   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 September 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 our students that they choose their actions, as well as their moods. Word of the Week (WOW): This week’s word is “OPTIMISTIC”.  It is an adjective that means to be hopeful about the future.  Partner with us in focusing on our campus WOW.  A

   Hello, Brave Community!   We are excited to WELCOME many of our students to campus tomorrow for in-person learning.  See below for a couple of reminders.   School Hours: Elementary School – 7:40 a.m. to 2:55 p.m. Our doors open at 7:10 a.m.   Before school health screening  - Each day before school, please conduct a  COVID-19 symptom assessment . Please do not send your child to school if they have any symptoms that they are ill.   Devices (Chromebook, laptop, or tablet)  – If we issued a RRISD District device to your student, please have them bring it daily, fully charged. If your student does not have a device, please do not worry; we will issue one to him/her.   Face coverings  - Students and staff are expected to wear clean face coverings during school hours. Please inform your student that they need to keep their face coverings on while at school to protect themselves and the health of others.    Meals  -  Breakfast and lunch service  is available. S

  Hello, Brave Community!   I hope that you are doing well and staying safe.   I am excited that we finally get to welcome in some cooler weather!   Summers are fun, but it’s nice to get some relief from the Texas heat. Thanks again for your support and partnership during this time of virtual learning.   We continue to attribute so much of our students’ success to you and your efforts.   As we move into Phase II of this school year, I ask for your continued patience and support from home.   I feel great about our plan to welcome 275 students on campus on Tuesday, 9/15 for in-person learning, while maintaining an effective and solid virtual learning experience for all of our families who will continue that path. Open House:   Each grade level will host two identical sessions TODAY , September 10, 2020! Sessions are: 5:30-6:00 pm & 6:10-6:40 pm.  Teachers will review how to access Schoology (class meetings/lessons), how to submit assignments, the only two ways to be counted

  Hello, Brave Community!   I hope that you are doing well and staying dry.   We are two full weeks into this school year, and I am proud of the partnership that we have developed with our families.   Thanks so much for your support, kind words, and assistance during this time of virtual learning.   We absolutely attribute so much of our students’ success to you and your efforts.   We appreciate each of you! Tuesday, September 8 th : On Tuesday, September 8 th , instruction for students at all grade levels will be asynchronous.   Students must complete or engage in an activity/assignment and submit it prior to 11:59 pm to be counted present.   Please email me if you have questions about this. Teachers and administrators will be preparing classrooms and campus common spaces for students who are returning to campus on September 10 th or 15 th .     Synchronous instruction will resume on Wednesday, September 9th.   We appreciate your flexibility and understanding. Open Ho