The Double Creek Courier
Week of October 16
Principal's Letter
Double Creek Cougar Families,
This was a short week with your kids, but your teachers and staff had some amazing training to help us get even better.
T-Shirts are on sale now! This sale is through an online store with CenTex. We have t-shirts, sweatshirts, and hoodies. All profits go directly to our PTO. Go to https://bit.ly/dcesshirts (case sensitive) to order your gear. This initial sale ends on November 3, 2023, so hurry!
Next week we will have a combined parent information night. On Tuesday, we will begin with a PTO and Title I meeting at 5:30 followed quickly by our Grade 3 Musical “Bones!” presented by Ms. Nicholes. All are welcome!
It’s also Red Ribbon Week! Check the rest of this newsletter for more information.
Finally, don’t forget our Trunk or Treat coming to you on Thursday, October 26th at 5:30 PM. More details will be in next week’s newsletter.
Go Cougs!
Dr. Wilson
October
17: Third Grade PTA Program: 6:00 PM
23 - 27: Red Ribbon Week
26: Trunk-or-Treat / Open House
November
3: Final day to order DCES spirit gear
7: Family Library Read-a-thon Night with author Tiffany Schreiner and illustrator Sheryl Russell (5:00 PM - 6:30 PM)
14: Thanksgiving Dinner (10:30 am - 1:00 pm)
14: Fourth Grade Musical - Veterans Celebration: 6:00 PM
20 - 24: Thanksgiving Break
Spirit Shirts for Sale!
Click on the image above to place your order! Orders are due no later than November 3.
FYI from our Community...
Attendance Matters!
As we all know, cold and flu season are upon us. We wish for all our students to stay healthy always. However, we understand there could come a time when they are not feeling too well and need to stay home. Please read the following information regarding our attendance policy. More information is also available in the Jarrell Independent School District Parent and Student Handbook under Absences/Attendance.
Regular school attendance is essential for a student to make the most of his or her education to benefit from teacher led and school activities, to build each day's learning on the previous day's, and to grow as an individual.
When a student is absent, the student must bring a note to the attendance office within three days of the absence. After three days, parent notes may not be accepted and the absences will be considered unexcused. A maximum of three (3) parent notes per semester will be accepted as excused.
More info about attendence!
Attendance Works Informational Flyers - Click HERE
ENGLISH VIDEO: https://vimeo.com/101425388
SPANISH VIDEO: https://vimeo.com/130556839
Daily Deadlines
In order for our systems to run smoothly and safely, please observe the following daily deadlines times.
7:30 a.m. The back doors automatically lock, and you will need to drive around and walk your child in to the building. PLEASE DO NOT DROP-OFF STUDENTS AFTER 7:30. They must be signed in by a parent or guardian.
1:00 p.m. ALL transportation changes must be made by 1:00 by emailing or calling Carina Rodriguez at (512)-746-4852 or carina.rodriguez@jarrellisd.org.
2:30 p.m. Any student checking out early for an appointment, must be picked up prior to 2:30.
Save the date for... Read-a-thon
An early FYI - November is National Family Literacy Month and to celebrate the DCES library will host a Read-a-thon! This is a great way to encourage our Coug-readers!!
On Tuesday, November 7, author Tiffany Schreiner and illustrator Sheryl Russell will join us for an evening of reading and artistry based on their book The Legend of the Cosmic Cowgirl (available for purchase at the event).
Storybook Potato Patch
Think of your favorite storybook character... now, grab a potato!! Join the DCES Library for our first annual Storybook Potato Patch!! Head to the store (or your garden) for a superior spud and decorate it as your favorite storybook character!
Potatoes are due on Wednesday, October 25 and will be on display through Tuesday, October 31.
Info letters will be sent home the week of October 16.
Library Lunch Club
Lunch Clubs will begin on Monday, October 16 for those those 3-5 graders who applied.
Media (Monday) - Literary Magazine, Morning Announcements
Creative (Tuesdays) - crafts, journaling, creative opportunities
Chess (Wednesdays) - Learn chess fundamentals, club tournament
FAQ
- Clubs will take place during your students LUNCH time on the designated day.
- Students who are selected will come to the library with their lunch, during their lunch time, and conduct club activities during that time.
- School and classroom obligations come before any club activities.
- Only (24) students will be selected per lunch block due to seating limitations.
- Clubs will fill on a first-come, first-served basis.
- If you do not receive a club in the FALL, you will have first pick for the SPRING.
Texas Bluebonnet Books / Bluebonnet Club
Students in grades 3 - 5 are eligible to be in the Bluebonnet Club. To earn the club and celebration, students must read 5 or more books from the current Texas Bluebonnet Books list.
Requirements:
Read 5 or more current Bluebonnet books and submit a summary of each book to Mrs. Childress before the end of January.
Volunteer Opportunities
If you would like to volunteer in the DCES Library, please complete the following form and contact Mrs. Childress.
We want to encourage ALL of our staff, students and families to utilize services made available through the Double Creek Elementary school counseling program. Throughout the year, school counselors facilitate a variety of activities to support students' personal, social, academic and career development and to provide easily accessible and up-to-date school counseling related information.
Please take a few moments to check out our DCES school counseling WEBSITE to learn more about the items listed below AND how we can serve you. We hope you find this information helpful, and we look forward to working with you and your child to help ensure their experience at DCES is a positive one. If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out!
Laura Lake, School Counselor (KG, 2, 4)
Heather Woolsey, School Counselor (PK, 1, 3, 5)
Red Ribbon Week
The theme for Red Ribbon Week this year is "Be Kind to Your Mind. Live Drug Free". Access https://www.redribbon.org/ to learn more about this national awareness campaign as well as resources and activities for students and families. To help promote the substance abuse prevention message, DCES students and staff are invited to participate in theme days for the week of October 23-27 as follows:
Monday: MisMatch Day - Don't get mixed up with drugs
Tuesday: Neon Day - We are too Bright to Use Drugs
Wednesday: Hero Day - Be a Hero and Don't Use Drugs
Thursday: Hat Day - Hats off to Being Drug Free
Friday: Jersey Day - Team Up Against Drugs
CLICK the image above to check out information from our DCES Specials teachers:
- PE
- Art
- Music
- Science Lab
Gifted & Talented Nomination Process
The Gifted and Talented nomination window for Kindergarten through 5th is open (Monday, October 2nd - November 30th).