Caraway Principal's Newsletter
April 24, 2017
Thank you parents for attending the Principal's Coffee this past week. We had a very informative presentation from the Executive Director of Community Relations, Corey Ryan. At the meeting we shared that Caraway currently has an enrollment of 794 students. Other highlights from the meeting and information on the bond can be found below.
The $572.1 million Bond consists of three propositions that address growth, innovation and safety within Round Rock ISD. Among projects in the package are a sixth district high school and auditorium, a 35th elementary school, improvements to aging facilities and replacing aging technology at all 54 schools.
The proposed bond projects that directly affect Caraway Elementary and our feeder pattern (Canyon Vista and Westwood) are:
- Updates to Caraway's electrical system, fire alarms, flooring, ceilings, plumbing and safety refresh.
- 3-8 classroom addition and cafeteria expansion for a stage and to address growth.
- Canyon Vista MS Athletics Expansion and addition of 6 classrooms, technology and safety refresh.
- Westwood High School auditorium design, addition of classrooms to replace portables, technology and safety refresh.
The average value home in Round Rock ISD is valued at approximately $290,000 after homestead exemption. The three bond propositions will cost the average homeowner an additional $2.23 per month or $26.74 per year .
Early voting for the Round Rock ISD Bond 2017 package will run from April 24 to May 2 prior to Election Day May 6. Caraway will be a polling location on May 6th from 7am - 7pm.
Travis County Early Voting Locations:
Hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., April 24-29; Noon to 6 p.m. April 30; 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 1-2.
- Raymond E. Hartfield Performing Arts Center 5800 McNeil Drive, Austin,
Travis County Mobile Voting Locations:
- Caraway Elementary School, 11104 Oak View Drive, Austin (April 29-30 only; noon to 6 p.m.) and
- Canyon Vista Middle School, 8455 Spicewood Springs Road, Austin (April 29-30 only; noon to 6 p.m.).
- Wells Branch MUD Recreation Center, 300 Shoreline Drive, Austin (Closed April 27, 29 and 30),
- Wells Branch Community Center, 2106 Klattenhoff Drive, Austin (April 27 only),
- Canyon Creek Elementary School, 10210 Ember Glen Drive, Austin (April 29-30 only; noon to 6 p.m.),
Click here to read more about the Bond Election
Have a great week.
Katrina Bailey, Principal
Upcoming Events
- April 19: Spirit Night at Newks
- April 20: Principal's Coffee and Conversation, 7:45 a.m.
- April 22: Earth Day Clean-Up
- April 25: PTA Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
- April 26: Skate Night at Playland, 5:30-8:00 p.m
- May 1-5: Teacher Appreciation Week!
No Place for Hate
- Building inclusive and safe communities in which respect is the goal, and all students can thrive.
- Empowering students, faculty, administration and family members to take a stand against hate and bullying by incorporating new and existing programs under one powerful message.
- Engaging schools and communities in at least three anti-bias activities per year, which ADL helps to develop.
- Sending a clear, unified message that all students have a place to belong.
April PE News
Marathon Kids Mileage Logs: Last day to turn in Marathon Kids mileage logs will be Friday, April 28th. This will also be our last Friday morning run club for this year. Marathon Kids: The Marathon Kids Final Mile Finisher’s Celebration will be held on Saturday, April 29th at RRISD Dragon Stadium. Students should start arriving around 8:00 am. The ceremony will begin at 9:00 am. We hope to see you there. http://marathonkidsroundrock.weebly.com/
Field Day: Let‘s Get Ready for Field Day… “Owls Stay Fit Field Day” on Friday, May 19th. This is an incredibly fun day! To help our field day be a huge success, we will need many, many, many volunteers. Please sign up to volunteer for this amazing event. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0b49a8aa28a7f58-2017
** Please Note: All volunteers must have completed the RRISD volunteer application every year. https://roundrockisd.org/volunteer/ **
Upcoming dates and reminders:
- Saturday, April 29th: Marathon Kids Final Mile CelebrationRRISD Dragon Stadium-8:00 am
- Friday, May 19th: Field Day (during PE times) Yours in Fitness and Health, Coach Cavazos, Coach Madland, and Coach Lee (CML)
Honoring our Bluebonnet Team
The Caraway Library could not be more proud of our 2017 Battle of the Bluebonnets Team! The Caraway team has defeated EVERY elementary school in the district to bring home the trophy for THREE YEARS RUNNING! (check out this segment on the Battle and our team on KVUE if you missed it)
The Round Rock Express is hosting Reading Night on Monday, 4/24 at 7:05 at their game vs. the Iowa Cubs.
Our very own Caraway Bluebonnet team will be honored before the game on the field (and the Jumbotron!).
Summer Camp Information
Looking for a great enrichment camp for your kids this summer? Take a look at Camp Invention! This will be our 1st year to host Camp Invention at Caraway. For an idea of what your kids would be doing: Camp Invention YouTube channel. Seats fill quickly, act now to secure a spot. Here is the direct link for registration.
Any questions should be directed to David Baird, Camp Invention Director, at david_baird@roundrockisd.org.
Parent Input Form
Student placement is a critical educational process based on criteria serving many educational purposes. Below is a brief bulleted description of this process:
- The building process is initiated in May.
- The current classroom teacher individually reviews student strengths and needs to group their students for placement across an established number of classrooms projected for the coming year.
- Grade level teams convene to coordinate placement and create heterogeneous groupings with consideration to gender, academic levels, diversity, student strengths and needs, with a goal toward appropriate instructional groupings.
- Specialists and Support Teachers have an opportunity to collaborate throughout the process.
- Class lists are generated in August.
- Changes are rare and must be based on data or extenuating circumstances.
Campus administrators, out of concern for the total school program, maintain the right and the responsibility for placement. We understand that parents are also interested in providing feedback therefore, we have created the parent input form to gather that feedback.
Please understand that we cannot honor requests for specific teachers. Children’s needs and programming will be the primary considerations for student placement. If parents have additional pertinent information about their child, they may submit it to the principal for consideration by May 12, 2017. Please use the designated school form that is available as a download. You will find the link below. Use of this form is the most effective and efficient way for you to provide feedback. We kindly ask that you use the form as it is designed. Thank you!
PTA News
Canyon Vista School Supplies for 2017-2018
Save time and order your school supplies online. The list has been teacher approved and each supply pack will be delivered directly to the school for pickup during Student Days in August. We will only do online orders for school supplies. We will not sell school supply packs during Student Days.
To order school supplies, go to https://www.educationalproducts.com/ShopPacks/
The school code is CAN001
Please save your email confirmation as your receipt.
Order online now through July 15.
Questions? Contact Staci Vagner - srvagner@yahoo.com
Financial Reconciliation Committee
A review of the 2016-2017 PTA financial records must be completed shortly after the close of our fiscal year on June 30, 2016. We are looking for 3 volunteers to serve on this committee. The financial reconciliation committee will meet only once during the month of July, for approximately three hours, to review the PTA’s financial information. If you are willing to help out, please emailcarawayptapresident@gmail.com. Thank you for your consideration.
Caraway 2017-18 School Supplies - Preorder Now
The PTA is excited to announce a continued partnership with 1st Day School Supplies. We have collaborated with 1st Day School Supplies to help parents and teachers get the exact supplies needed for next school year without the hassle and aggravation of shopping at local stores. We have found 1st Day School Supplies to be convenient, easy, and hassle free.
You can make your purchase right now by CLICKING HERE.
If you have any questions, please contact our PTA School Supplies volunteer, Tonyia Cone.
Daily School Schedule
7:35 a.m. First Morning Bell
7:40 a.m. Tardy Bell/All Doors Lock/Start of School Day
2:50 p.m. End of the School Day
Caraway Office Staff
Melanie Solis, Assistant Principal
Marjan Amiri, Counselor
Judy Gullen, Nurse
Pam Bauerkemper, Administrative Assistant
Nancy Richards, Registrar
Cheryl Borden, Office Specialist