Brave News 9.22.20

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.  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!


Parent Resources:

The RRISD Parent Team is hosting their first Online Family Connections.  This is a live virtual informative session for parents to provide tips and strategies linked to learning.  The first topic is the Importance of Read Alouds and the audience is PreK/Kinder families.   There will be a session in English on Tuesday, Oct 6, 7:00pm-7:30pm and a session in Spanish on Thursday, Oct 15, 7:00pm-7:30pm. 

Once families register, they will receive the Google Meet.  Registration is live at https://tinyurl.com/rrisdparentprogramsgram

Ten Minute Tips for Parents, a parent podcast, is being released biweekly.  Episodes are in both English and Spanish.  https://parentprograms.roundrockisd.org/family-connection/


In Need of Books?: 

For information about DFT Curbside Library services, please click here.

 

Schoology:

The link below houses a Parent Guide to Schoology in English and Spanish. It also has helpful videos that explain Schoology Parent Accounts. https://parentprograms.roundrockisd.org/learningopportunities/  

 

Attendance Overview for Parents:

Attendance Overview for Parents   


Looking Ahead:

Monday, 9/28: Site-Based Meeting

Monday, 9/28: YMCA after school care begins

Monday, 10/12: Student Holiday

Tuesday, 10/13: Student Holiday

 

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  always welcome to contact me at alifia_britton@roundrockisd.org with any questions or concerns that surface. Thank you for continuing to team with us as we navigate this school year.  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!

 

Grateful and hopeful,

Alifia Britton, Proud Principal of Double File Trail Elementary  


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