Brave Newsletter 4.15.21

 

Hello Brave Community! 

Happy Thursday! I’d like to provide you an update: As you know, we began this school year with 100% virtual instruction.  When In-person learning became an option in September, only 37% of our students opted to be on campus.  Slowly, but surely the number of students participating in in-person, on-campus learning has increased.  As of today, 65% of our students are on campus engaging in learning! With so many students and staff members on campus, I want to gently remind us all to continue the implementation of all safeguards.  We are taking care of frequent hand washing and sanitization on campus; families, please help us by ensuring that your child has a mask upon arrival and a spare one or two in their backpack.  Thanks!

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 April is Find Your Voice!   We teach our students the importance of finding something that they are good at and sharing it with pride.  We also model helping others and inspiring them to find their voice.

 Word of the Week (WOW): This week’s word is “EMPATHY”.  It is a noun that means the ability to understand the feelings of others.  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!

 

Coffee with the Principal: Join me and Mrs. Page for open dialogue about ending this school year (or any topic you would like to discuss).  We will host two sessions on Friday, April 16th: 8:00-8:30 and 12:00-12:30.  This Google Meet link joining info:

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/gnc-iwha-ukz
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 405-696-7009 PIN: ‪563 091 026#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/gnc-iwha-ukz?pin=7030886580904

 

STAAR Testing May 11-13: All third through fifth grade students that are physically on campus during the STAAR testing week will take the STAAR test*.  Please complete this DFT MAY STAAR SURVEY so that we know which students will be on campus to allow us to plan according for testing. If you opt for your student to test, please ensure that he/she has a good night’s sleep, is at school on time, and brings his/her fully charged Chromebook.  Also, please note that makeups are on Thursday, 5/13 and Friday, 5/14.

*Tuesday, 5/11: All 3rd-5th Graders that are on campus will take the Math STAAR Test

*Wednesday, 5/12: All 3rd-5th Graders that are on campus will take the Reading STAAR Test

*Thursday, 5/13: All 5th Graders that are on campus will take the Science STAAR Test

*Thursday, 5/13: Any 3rd or 4th Grader who was absent for the Math or Reading STAAR that is present on campus will take a make-up test of the Math or Reading STAAR Test

*Friday, 5/14: Any 5th Grade student who was absent for the Science STAAR Test that is present on campus will take a make-up test of the Science STAAR Test

 

From our Librarian:  Introducing virtual book clubs for PK-2nd grade and 3rd-5th!  We are starting two new book clubs that will run after Spring Break to the end of the school year. Mrs. Rabe will be reading new picture books and chapter books aloud and leading a discussion.  Please click here if your student is interested!  Enrollment is limited to 15 students per club to allow for easy discussion.

 

Especially for 5th Grade Parents…  Save the date: 5th Grade Completion Celebration: Wednesday, 5/26! 6:00-7:30 (More information to come.)

 

Looking Ahead:

Friday, 4/16: Coffee with the Principal!

Monday, 4/26: Site-Based Meeting

Monday, 5/3: Asynchronous Day

May 3-7: Teacher Appreciation Week

May 11-13: STAAR (Math, Reading & Science – 3rd-5th Grade)

Wednesday, 5/26: 5th Grade Completion Celebration! 6:00-7:30

Thursday, 5/27: Last Day of School!

June 7-25: 5th Grade Math Enrichment Camp - Hernandez Middle School (Sign up here)

  

Quote of the Month:

“With this faith, we will be able to hew out of the mountain of despair, a stone of hope.” Dr. 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!

 

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!

 

Most Grateful,

Alifia Britton, Proud Principal of Double File Trail Elementary

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