Brave New 9.3.20

 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 8th:

On Tuesday, September 8th, 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 10th or 15th.   

Synchronous instruction will resume on Wednesday, September 9th.  We appreciate your flexibility and understanding.


Open House: 

Each grade level will host two identical sessions on Thursday, September 10, 2020, 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 present during virtual instruction (attend synchronously or submit work by 11:59 the same day), summarize what to expect during in person/on campus learning, and explain ISIP.  Please plan to attend; we have so much to share with you.


On-Campus, In-Person Learning:

Round Rock ISD will begin welcoming students back for on-campus learning in two phases.  Beginning September 10, students who are served primarily in self-contained special education settings — about 1 percent of students — will have the option to attend school on campus.  Days later, on September 15, we plan to allow students who have selected on-campus learning as their preference to return to their schools.  This video shows how our elementary campuses will look and operate for the 2020-2021 school year. 

<Elem Video>                     

 

Do you need books?: 

Our library is starting Curbside Library services starting September 1st.  Please click here for more information.

 

Schoology:

The Parent Team produced and released a Parent Guide to Schoology. It is in English and Spanish and has videos to explain details regarding the Schoology Parent Accounts.  It is on the district website at this direct link.

https://parentprograms.roundrockisd.org/learningopportunities/  

 

Attendance Overview for Parents:

Attendance Overview for Parents   


Looking Ahead:

Monday 9/7: Holiday: No School!

Thursday, 9/10: First Day that On-Campus Learning is an option

Thursday, 9/10: Open House: Two Identical Sessions: 5:30-6:00; 6:10-6:40

 

Stay Connected:

Visit the Round Rock ISD website, download our free smartphone App, and follow the District’s Facebook and Twitter pages.

 For up-to-date information about virtual or on-campus learning for the 2020-2021 school year, visit our Reimagining Education webpage.

 

We are here to help!  Virtual support is available 7:40-2:55!

Please fill out this Double File Trail Virtual Support form for help.

 

Lastly, please know that you are welcome to contact me at alifia_britton@roundrockisd.org with any questions or concerns that surface. Thank you in advance for teaming with us as we navigate this new school year to support our students.  Stay healthy! Stay well! RRISD Strong! DFT Strong!

  

 

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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