Principal Allen's Weekly Newsletter
December 7 - December 11
Campus Announcements
Parent Instructional Choice Survey
You may now request a change to your child's instructional setting (i.e. virtual to in-person or visa versa) for the 3rd 9 weeks. Please use the Instructional Choice form to request the change.The deadline for making changes to your students instructional setting is December 7th. The next opportunity to change your instructional placement will be at the end of the 3rd 9 weeks.You only need to complete this form if you are requesting a change. Those who do not respond will remain in their current learning environment.
Choice Workshop Round 3
Spicewood Elementary is hosting a weekly Choice Workshop for students on Fridays. Each Friday during your child’s designated special’s time (both in person and virtual), students will choose one option from the Choice Workshop choice board in their Friday Schoology folder. This workshop will be a 30 minute long recorded video, and gives students the opportunity to dive into their current interests and discover new talents they may have! A new round of workshops will be offered every 3 weeks. Below are the Choice Workshop options and materials your child will need to participate. Please share these options with your child, and collect the materials needed. If your child is an in-person learner, please send the needed materials with your child on Friday morning. If you have any questions, please contact Jessica Oates and Alexandra Peoples.
Choice Workshops for December 4 - December 17 (Fridays Only)
Science Fair 2021
This year the Science Fair will be completely virtual. Please note that all Spicewood 4th and 5th graders are strongly encouraged to complete and submit an experiment/engineering project for their Science Fair Project, however, considering the nature of this school year, it is not mandatory. Students in grades K – 3 can submit an optional individual project as well.
If you missed the Science Fair Parent Info Session facilitated by Ms. Wambsgans and Ms. Jensen, you can view it here.
You may also view the Science Fair Handbook for additional information
Announcements from PTA
Food Drive for HopeAustin
Spicewood Panthers – let's help HopeAustin feed kids on weekends. On December 9 and 10, PTA is hosting a food drive to collect mac & cheese cups, easy mac, and canned pasta with protein to help HopeAustin prepare weekend meal bags for students. Feel free to share the Spicewood Food Drive Flyer with family and neighbors.
Hope Austin is a local nonprofit that helps supply food to students who lose their subsidized meals offered during school hours. Want to know more? Visit www.Hope4Austin.org.
Upcoming Campus Events & Dates
Monday, December 7
Parent Instructional Choice Survey Closes
Tuesday, December 15
Winter Party Drive Through
Thursday, December 17
Last Day of Classes for Students
Friday, December 18
No School - Teacher Workday
Monday, December 21 - Tuesday January 5
No School Winter Break
Wednesday, January 6
1st Day of 3rd 9 Weeks
District Updates
Please continue to visit the district's website Reimagining Education 2020-2021 for updates .
Spicewood Elementary Vision Statement:
Spicewood cultivates self-awareness to embrace curiosity, empathy, and collaboration within our local and global communities.