Caraway Principal's Newsletter
May 15, 2017
Hello Caraway Families,
We would like to wish all of our Caraway moms a very Happy Mother's Day. Thank you for all that you do to support your child(ren) and our school. We appreciate you!
Thank You,
Katrina Bailey, Principal
Mrs. Bailey's Leave of Absence Plan
As many of you are aware my husband and I are expecting a baby boy in the next couple of weeks. I will be out on a maternity leave starting May 17th. My anticipated return date is August 7th. Mrs. Meredith Perkins will subbing at Caraway through the end of the school year. Mrs. Perkins is a retired principal from RRISD and is very familiar with the district procedures and expectations. As always, Mrs. Solis, AP and Mrs. Amiri, counselor will be here to also support the campus during my leave.
Lastly, I want to thank you for your overwhelming congratulations and warm wishes for our new addition and my family :)
Planning for Next Year
Please remember to complete this form to let us know of your plans for next school year so that we can make decisions for staff and class size. You will complete a different form for EACH child in your family that is currently attending Caraway (Kinder-4th grade.) Please complete this form by May 12, 2017.
Click HERE to go to the form. You will have the option to complete more than one form.
Upcoming Events
- May 15-19: Caraway Book Fair, (open late on Thursday until 7:00 p.m.)
- May 18: PTA Meeting/Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
- May 18 - KnOWLedge Night, 5:30-7:00
- May 19 - Field Day (volunteer here)
- May 22: 3rd Grade EOY Awards Assembly, 8:15 a.m.
- May 24: Westwood Senior Final Walk, 8:00 a.m.
- May 24: 4th Grade Play Performance, 8:45 a.m.
- May 25: EOY Kinder Awards, 8:00 a.m.
- May 30: 2nd Grade Awards/Party, 8:00 a.m.
- May 30: 4th Grade Awards, 2:00 p.m.
- May 31 - 5th Grade Graduation/Celebration, 8:15 a.m.
- June 1: 1st Grade Awards/Party, 8:30 a.m.
- June 1: 3rd EOY Party, 10:30-12:30 p.m.
- June 1 - Last Day of School
Field Day 2017
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/ **
KnOWLEdge Night - May 18th
School Supplies
Now is the time to purchase your child’s back to school supply kit from 1st Day School Supplies! While you’re there, make sure to check out their selection of Under Armour accessories! That’s right, you can purchase your child’s supply kit, backpack, lunchbox AND water bottle for next year from 1st Day School Supplies! These high quality, in demand Under Armour accessories will ship with your child’s kit and allow you to check even more off of that long back to school shopping list without leaving the comfort of your home! Start your shopping by clicking on the link below:
5th Grade Students can order their 2017-2018 supplies for Canyon Vista
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
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.
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