Caraway Principal's Weekly Update
One Family, One Goal, No Limits
September 18, 2017
The Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) is an organization dedicated to enriching the lives of our children by supporting our families and teachers within the school community.
Our goal is to register EVERY Caraway parent so our kids get to enjoy all the programs and events the PTA provides, including: Annual Science Fair, Engineering Week, Math Pentathlon, Reflections, Sock Hop, Field Day, Robotics, Chess and even innovative classroom supplies that enhance their learning.
For only a small fee of $7.50 per parent, it allows us to continue providing these programs for our kids, which means your contribution matters. Registration does not commit you to anything. You don't have to volunteer or attend meetings. (Unless you want to, then by all means, we welcome all the help we can get!)
Please take five minutes to register and support our Caraway students. Join TODAY!
Grandparents can join too!
Have a great weekend.
Katrina Bailey, Principal
Westwood Learning Community Parent Forum
RRISD invites parents in the Westwood feeder to attend our Westwood Learning Community Parent Forum on Wednesday Sept. 20, 2017 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in the Westwood High School Band Hall. This is your opportunity to get updates and lend a voice to District planning as well as let us know what’s important to you.
Topics discussed will include:
-Why learning communities?
-Discussion groups/rotations
-What do we value as a District?
-What do we value as a community?
-Communication - What is working?, What’s not?, Ideas for improvement.
-Community Engagement - What is working?, What’s not?, Ideas for improvement.
-Feedback cards for future focus areas/agendas
Caraway Academy!
Caraway staff is gearing up for the first semester of the 2017-18 Caraway Academy!
Success of this program depends, not only on our Caraway staff and students, but also on parental involvement, donations, and community volunteers. If you have time to volunteer, our academies will be every Friday, for 8 weeks, starting on September 29th. The time is 7:55-8:55 am. Please go to this form to volunteer your time.
Some of our Caraway Academy classes need items you might have lying around the house or which you could purchase at minimal cost. If you have anything onthis list which you are willing to donate, please sign up. Please plan on dropping off your items as soon as possible. All donations can be brought to Ms. Costello, Mrs. Solis, sent with your child, or dropped off in Safe & Secure. Again, here is the link to the list of needed items.
Library News
PE Newsletter
Adolescent Mood Disorders Parent Education Session
Please join Leander ISD and Round Rock ISD Counseling Services for a parent program about adolescent mood disorders, presented by the Johns Hopkins’ Adolescent Depression Awareness Program (ADAP). This is a free 1-hour parent education session being offered on two dates: September 18th at 6:30pm in Cedar Park, and September 19th at 6:00pm in Round Rock. The session will include the characteristics, symptoms, prevalence, and treatment of these mood disorders, and is for parent/guardians only (no students, please). All RRISD high school and middle school counselors will attend a full day training in September on the Johns Hopkins’ Adolescent Depression Awareness Program (ADAP). Please click here for a flyer with more information.
Thanks for helping your student remember their tennis shoes for PE. If your
student cannot participate in PE, please send us a note. The PE schedule is below
and is also posted on our website.
Tribes Weekly Agreement - Caring
At Caraway we continue to work with our student to build their character. Our goal is to develop a learning community that is respectful, and full of learning. This week out life skill of the week is "Caring." Talk with your child about his/her feelings. Teach them words to identify their emotions to help build emotional intelligence. Children need to be aware of their emotions before they can empathize with and response to someone else's
- September 20 - Westwood Community Forum - WWHS Band Hall, 6:30 p.m.
- September 21 - Riata RoundUp, 6:00 p.m.
- September 26 - PTA Board Meeting, 6:45 p.m.
- September 27 - Spirit Night @ Blaze Pizza 4:00-8:00 p.m.