Week of 2.2.21

Hello Brave Community! 

Happy Tuesday and happy Black History Month! I hope that all students are tuning in to broadcast each day for daily announcements; this month in particular a notable African American is highlighted each day.

As a Leader in Me campus, we highlight one of the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People each month.  Our habit of the month this month is Habit 6: Synergize!   We teach our students the importance of teamwork.  We also model how working together as a team provides an opportunity to get more done and generate better solutions than when working alone.

Word of the Week (WOW):

This week’s word is “GENUINE”.  It is an adjective that means authentic or real.  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!

Asynchronous Days:  Yesterday was the first of four asynchronous days. The upcoming asynchronous days are March 1, March 29, and May 3, 2021. These days are important planning days that allow us much needed time prepare the most exceptional teaching and learning experience possible for all of our BRAVE students!

Valentine’s Day:  Our celebration of Valentine’s Day on campus will happen differently this year.  Teachers will still host a classroom parties, but students will not exchange Valentine’s Day cards or treats.

From our Librarian: Virtual families: want library books for your child?  Go to the library website and click on the curbside form!  More info is on the website, so go check it out.   All families: We are beginning to lend board games again!  Click here to look at the titles we have.  See one you like?  Send Keri_Rabe@roundrockisd.org an email. 

Especially for 5th Grade Parents… Hernandez MS 6th Grade Electronic Choice Sheet: Due February 12th    Hernandez MS 5th-6th Grade Transition Website


Our Campus Report Card can be accessed by clicking below:


Looking Ahead:

Tuesday, 2/9: (STAAR) Math Interim Assessment (3rd-5th Grade Students)

Wednesday, 2/10: (STAAR) Reading Interim Assessment (3rd-5th Grade Students)

Friday, 2/12: 5th Grade Choice Sheets Due

Monday, 2/15-Tuesday, 2/16: No School; Student Holiday

Monday, 2/22: Site-Based Meeting

Friday, 3/5: Leadership Day

March 15-19: SPRING BREAK!!  

  

Quote of the Month:

“If you can’t fly, then run. If you can’t run, then walk. If you can’t walk, then crawl, but by all means, keep moving.” Martin Luther King, Jr.

 

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 the 2020-2021 school year, visit our Reimagining Education webpage or our COVID-19 Dashboard.   

 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!

 

Grateful and hopeful,

Alifia Britton, Proud Principal of Double File Trail Elementary

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