Principal Allen's Weekly Newsletter
January 25- January 29
Campus Announcements
Asynchronous Day for Students
Round Rock ISD will have all asynchronous learning days on the following dates:
- Feb. 1
- March 1
- March 29
- May 3.
For students who must come to campus, for example if parents need childcare for the day, supervision will be provided during the school day for students to complete asynchronous work. If your student will need to come to campus on February 1st, please fill out the Request for Supervision form.
Spring Picture Day is Here!
In-person students will have their picture taken at school on the morning of Thursday, January 28th, 2021.
Virtual students will have their picture taken at school on Thursday, January 28th, 2021 by appointment only. If you would like to have your child's picture taken, please sign up using this link: http://bit.ly/uc-SpicewoodESJan. All parents will prepay for photos using this link:
https://vando.imagequix.com/g1000837558#login
Chromebooks for Students in Grades 2-5
It is not too late to get a Chromebook if your child is in grades 2-5. If your child is a virtual learner, then after you have filled out the Round Rock ISD Device Agreement Form please email our Instructional Technology Specialist Stephanie Billingsley at stephanie_billingsley@roundrockisd.org to arrange a pick up time.
Students in grades 3-5 will need a District Chromebook to take the STAAR Interim Practice Test in February and the STAAR Assessment later this year.
Our amazing Spicewood counselors have created a 5th-6th TRANSITION webpage as a central hub for all information related to Middle School transition and will add additional information as they receive it from Canyon Vista MS. Please be sure to view the webpage as there are many important dates!
If you are not planning on attending Canyon Vista and would like transition information for another RRISD middle school, please email Molly_Kentopp@roundrockisd.org
Join the Chinese Cultural Club
We are so excited to begin Chinese Cultural Club! This club is a space for students to share about their culture, mother tongue, and learn about others. The club will meet virtually every Tuesday from 3:15-4:15 for 6 weeks. The first meeting will be February 2nd. Please fill out the Chinese Cultural Club form if you would like to join. More information will be sent to email that you provide in this form.
Yearbook Pictures
If you're not sure how to upload pics for the yearbook "The Pandemic Through Your Eyes" or "Unexpected Snow Day?" Watch this quick video tutorial.
Science Fair Regionals
Congratulations to all of our Science Fair participants for being outstanding thinkers and risk-takers! We appreciate all of your efforts and thoroughly enjoyed reviewing your projects.
We are excited to announce our 4th and 5th graders that will be advancing to regionals which will take place next month!
5th Grade:
Saloni C.
Sameer R.
Reesha M.
Reett A.
Sahana J.
Maya R.
Nishka G.
Jiya G.
Aanya P.
Scott E.
4th Grade:
Elise W.
Brooklyn W.
Aditi K.
Antara S.
Joaquin R.
Nora S.
Announcements from PTA
Reflections
A BIG Thank you to all those who participated in the Reflections program this year. It was a difficult year - but your participation & enthusiasm allowed it to be just as fun! Another huge thank you to all to our remote judging crew and the folks who helped find those judges.
We had a total of 16 entries this year from Spicewood elementary across the various categories. 8 of them advanced to the next level of judging.
A big congratulations to the following participants who have been recognized with awards by the RRISD Council of PTA:
Honorable Mention - Bronze
Judith A., Powerful, Grade 4, Dance Choreography
Richard F., Tree, Kindergarten, Visual Arts
Award of Merit - Silver
Judith A, I matter because .., Grade 4, Photography
Award of Excellence - Gold
Roma A., I matter, you matter, Grade 3, Film Production
Arnav S., Making a difference, Grade 4, Literature
Judith A., - I matter because .., Grade 4, Visual Arts
Overall Award of Excellence
Reesha M., Actus Meum (My Actions), Grade 5, Literature
Arnav S., Melting Stress, Grade 4, Music Composition
Spicewood Students Compete in Online School Spelling Bee
Around 30 Spicewood students participated last week for the Spicewood level Spelling Bee Program Online!
Srikar B. scored 50/50 to win the 2020-2021 Spicewood Spelling Bee. Akshay V. and Aryaan R. finished as first runner up and second runner up respectively.
Congratulations to all three of them! Also, special thanks go to Ms. Peoples and parents for providing support and patience to run the virtual program smoothly.
*Visit Spicewood PTA Website*
Upcoming Campus Events & Dates
Thursday,January 28
Spring Picture Day!
Monday, February 1
Asynchronous Learning Day for Students
Monday, February 8
5:30PM -6:15PM Exhibition Information Night for 5th Grade Parents
Friday, February 12
Valentine Day Parties
Monday, February 15
No School - President's Day (Staff Development for Faculty)
Tuesday, February 16
No School - Staff Development
Spicewood Elementary Vision Statement:
Spicewood cultivates self-awareness to embrace curiosity, empathy, and collaboration within our local and global communities.