Caraway Principal's Newsletter
April 10, 2017
We had a great week at Caraway. Our 2nd graders put on a great performance for their families, we hosted our annual Family Fit & Fun Night, the Destination Imagination took home great honors in Lubbock and will be headed to the global competition. Lastly, Cub Scout Pack 162 planted several trees on campus this past weekend. Thank you for continuing to support our school and students.
Please save the date for a Principal's Coffee and Conversation on Thursday, April 20th at 7:45 a.m. We will have a presentation from the RRISD Community Relations Department regarding the upcoming 2017 Bond Election. We look forward to seeing you there.
Have a great week.
Katrina Bailey, Principal
Voter Registration for May 6, 2017 Election ends April 6
The May 6, 2017, Bond Election is approaching, and the ballot includes three propositions totaling $572.1 million aimed at addressing the areas of growth, innovation, and safety for our District.
April 6 is the deadline to register to vote for May 6, 2017. Find registration information on the voter registration websites for Travis County and Williamson County.
With Election Day quickly approaching, please visit bond.roundrockisd.org for additional resources and information related to the Bond. We want to make sure our team and community member have the information you need to make the best decision for you and your family. If there are questions that you still have related to the Bond Election, please email to bond@roundrockisd.org.
TRAVIS COUNTY
Early Voting
Hartfield Performing Arts Center
Monday-Saturday, April 24-29, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sunday, April 30, 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Monday-Tuesday, May 1-2, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Early Voting: Mobile Voting Locations
Canyon Creek Elementary
Caraway Elementary
Canyon Vista Middle School
Saturday-Sunday, April 29-30, 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Election Day
Hartfield Performing Arts Center
Canyon Creek Elementary
Caraway Elementary
Canyon Vista Middle School
Laurel Mountain Elementary
Saturday, May 6, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Summer Camp Information
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!
Upcoming Events
- Aprril 13: Choir Concert @ 2:10 p.m.
- April 14: No School/Spring Holiday
- 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!
PTA News
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