Brave Newsletter 9.29.21

 Hello Brave Community! 

Happy Wednesday! Fall has arrived, which means that cooler temperatures are on the horizon.  Please take a peek at the weather each evening to make sure that you are sending your kiddo to school dressed for the weather.  We want them to be comfortable while at school learning and discovering new things.  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 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 them that they chose their actions in advance, as well as their attitude and mood.

Word of the Week (WOW):

This week’s word is “COURTEOUS”.  It is an adjective that means polite or respectful.   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!


Virtual TAG Information Meeting

Date:  Thursday October 7th

Time:  8a.m., 12p.m. and 5:30p.m.

Googlemeets:  Meeting code: dftTAG


From our PTA:

We still have two empty positions: VP of Membership and Yearbook Coordinator.  If you are interested in either of these positions, please contact our PTA President, Sara at sarah@dftpta.org


Save the Date:

Virtual Brave Family Fun Night will be Tuesday, October 19th, 5:30-6:30pm!  We will offer a variety of activities during four 15 minute sessions. A menu of activities from which families can select is coming soon.  Also, virtual meeting links for this event will be in the next newsletter and on our Double File Trail Website on 10/18. 

Session 1: 5:30-5:45 Session 2: 5:45-6:00 Session 3: 6:00-6:15 Session 4: 6:15-6:30

 

Looking Ahead:

Wednesday, 10/6:  Walk and Bike to School Day!

Thursday, 10/7: TAG Information Meeting!  KONA Ice Day! 

Monday, 10/11:  Student Holiday; Parent-Teacher Conferences

Tuesday, 10/12: Picture Day!

Friday, 10/15: End of the First 9-Week Grading Period

Tuesday, 10/19: Brave Family Fun Night!

Week of 10/25: Red Ribbon Week

Wednesday, 10/27: PTA Spirit Night: Chick-Fil-A

Thursday, 10/28: National Chocolate Day!

Friday, 10/29: PTA’s Trunk or Treat!


Staying Connected:

Double File Trail website, RRISD Board Meeting website, RRISD Facebook and Twitter pages.

Lastly, please feel welcome to contact me at alifia_britton@roundrockisd.org with any questions or concerns that surface. Thank you for continuing to team with us! Stay healthy & well!  #DFTstrong!

Most Grateful,

Alifia Britton, Proud Principal of Double File Trail Elementary

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