Brave News 10.29.20

Hello Brave Community! 

Happy Thursday evening! I hope that you have had a great week.  Please read my notes/news below. 

Weather:

Please encourage your child to dress appropriately for the weather. We want to keep each of our BRAVE students healthy so that they remain well and can participate in learning.


Double File is a Title 1 School.  Read more for why this is SO important: 

Title I schools are defined as campuses with a student population of at least 40 percent low-income (free and reduced meals).  This is important at Double File because being Title I means that we receive federal funds for our campus.  The funds are used in the following ways:

Resources and materials for school wide enrichment

Staff salaries 

A Parent Support Specialist

Extra duty pay for staff (for additional planning and preparation or tutorials)

Professional development

 

If your child typically receives free or reduced lunch (and you have not done so already), please apply for free and reduced breakfast and lunch meals here. It only takes about 5 minutes, and it’s completely confidential. Please complete the application even if your child is currently a virtual learner.  Thanks so much for helping us to continue to secure this much needed funding source!

Free/Reduced Lunch Application link


Thanksgiving Meal Request:

First United Methodist Church – Round Rock is sponsoring a Thanksgiving Basket Food Program. The youth of the church would like to deliver a turkey dinner and all of the trimmings to you for Thanksgiving. The turkey will be fully smoked and the food box will include everything you need to have a great Thanksgiving meal.

The church has asked our school to furnish names and addresses of families who would like to receive a basket. If you would like a basket, please contact one of our counselors at mailto:mae.grant@roundrockisd.org or mailto:ryann_stalwick@roundrockisd.org

United Methodist Church members who will be delivering the food baskets. The members will deliver the baskets on Tuesday, November 17 between 6-8 p.m. The delivery will be contactless, so please make sure someone will be available at home to receive the basket during that time.


Family Connection Series: 

We are so excited to offer our Pre-K/Kindergarten families another virtual family session through our Online Family Connection series.  The next virtual session is on the topic of “Anytime Math.”  The RRISD Parent Team will share with families an easy way to do math and build math confidence with their children. 

When: Thursday, November 5 from 7:00 - 7:30 PM 

Families register using this link:  https://tinyurl.com/rrisdparentprogram

Families who attend will receive a high-quality book with math activities to enjoy for years to come!


Looking Ahead:

Friday, 10/30: PTA Panda Express Spirit Night!

Friday, 10/30: TAG Q&A @ 5:00 pm

Thursday, 11/19: APEX Fun Run!!

Monday, 11/23-Friday, 11/27: Thanksgiving Break! 

Friday, 12/4: Dinosaur George Virtual Field Trip, 8:00-8:30

Friday, 12/11: Austin Zoo Virtual Field Trip, 10:00-10:30  


Parent Resources:

-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/

-Bus route information is available on this website.  Parents can also register for the SMART tag Parent Portal to see their student's specific bus assignments and set up alerts.

-The Schoology 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/

-For attendance information, view Attendance Overview for Parents   

-Here is a link to our counselors’ website: https://sites.google.com/roundrockisd.org/schoolcounselingatdft/home 

Free and reduced meals: Free/Reduced Lunch Application link

 

 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!

 

With JOY,

Alifia Britton, Proud Principal of Double File Trail Elementary

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