Principal Allen's Weekly Newsletter
March 2, 2020
Dear Spicewood Elementary Parents & Community Members,
I hope you had a wonderful weekend! I know it has been a long stretch since the winter break, but I want to encourage you to hang in there -spring break is fastly approaching!
I would like to thank our PTA and families for another amazing One World, One Night. This event truly speaks to who we are as a community!
This week we have two major events, Spirit Night at Moonie's Burger, and STEAM Day! Please plan to come out and join us!
Have a wonderful week!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Allen
Spicewood Elementary Principal
Announcements
Don't forget to capture your memories in this year’s yearbook! The deadline to order is March 28th. Purchase and customize your yearbook here!
1st Annual Spicewood Talent Show
Our Student Council would like to present, for the first ever, the Spicewood Talent Show this 2020! The date is set for Friday, May 1st from 5:30 - 7:00 PM in the Spicewood cafeteria.
Information on how to purchase tickets will be sent out soon, and all proceeds from this event will go to the Fields of Dreams Uganda foundation helping children in Uganda get access to an education.
If your child would like to audition for a spot on the talent show, please fill out the following form: Talent Show Registration Form
If you have any questions, please email jeanne_klovert@roundrockisd.org, haley_wambsgans@roundrockisd.org, and/or jessica_jensen@roundrockisd.org
Lost and Found
All items in the lost and found will be set up in the main hallway near the library. Parents are welcome to come up before of after school to look through items with their child. Items not claimed before Spring Break (March 13th) will be donated.
Health & Wellness
To keep the community informed, the Round Rock ISD has created a webpage with current information about response and plans related to Coronavirus. To access the website click here.
Announcements from the PTA
Sorting Lost and Found
A lost and found table will be set up on Monday, March 2nd next to the library. The items will be on display for 2 full weeks and then donated at Spring Break. We would love some help with sorting and folding 8am-10am on Monday March 2nd.
Upcoming Campus Events & Dates
Tuesday, March 3
5:00PM -8:00PM Spirit Night (4th grade teachers & Mrs. Allen will be attending)
Location: Moonie's Burger
Friday, March 6
STEAM Day
Monday, March 9 - Friday, March 13
Education Go Get It (EGGI) Week
Monday, March 9
8:00AM -8:30AM Principal Pride Ceremony (K-2nd grade)
Wednesday, March 11
8:00AM -8:30AM Principal Pride Ceremony (3rd-5th grade)
Monday, March 16 - Friday, March 20
No School - Spring Break
Tuesday, March 31
6:00PM - 7:00PM 2nd Grade Music Performance
Location: Cafeteria
Tuesday, April 7
8:00AM -12:00PM 4th Grade Writing STAAR & 5th Grade Math STAAR
(We will be a closed campus from 8:00AM -12:00PM on this day)
Wednesday, April 8
8:00AM -12:00PM 5th Grade Reading STAAR
(We will be a closed campus from 8:00AM -12:00PM on this day)
Friday, April 10
No School - Staff & Student Holiday
Friday, April 17
4:00PM - Spring Carnival
Location: Spicewood Elementary
Helpful Attachments
Spicewood Elementary Vision Statement:
Spicewood aspires to be a caring community of innovative, globally minded citizens who take action.
Spicewood aspira a ser una comunidad solidaria de ciudadanos innovadores y de mentalidad global que actúen.
Celebrations
Special Awards at Austin Regional Science Fair
Congratulations to our Spicewood students, Romita S. and Emily X, whose Science Fair projects won Specials Awards in the field of Health Through Science, at this year's Austin Energy Regional Science Festival, one of the largest science fairs in Texas. Way to go!
Teams represent Spicewood at Destination Imagination 2020
Destination Imagination is a perfect complement to our IB learning; it is a global competition that helps students develop skills like problem solving, collaboration, curiosity and self direction/self initiative. Our five Spicewood Elementary teams had an exciting day of celebrating creative, youth-centered original presentations and solutions to this year's DI Team Challenges, at the Heart of Texas Regional Tournament on 02/22/2020. Congratulations to our Spicewood Teams, and a special thanks to their Team Managers for their dedication and effort!
Penta-stic Panther Pack (5th Grade): Anoushka, Ava, Jai, Krish and Nathan
Glitter Gals (4th/5th Grade): Aanya, Alice, Anishka, Reesha, Reett, Sailee and Saloni.
The Milky Galaxy (3rd/4th/5th Grade)
Iron Cheetah Launchers (Rising Stars, K-2): Agustya, Amulya, Avinom, Christopher, Nikhil and William
Blast Off Panthers (Rising Stars, K-2): Bavishya, Cutler, Isaiah, Maya, Owen, Teddy and Vihaas