Principal Allen's Weekly Newsletter
September 28 - October 2
Dear Spicewood Elementary Parents
I am so thankful for another incredible week of learning! This week Spicewood administrators were able to observe in person and virtual classrooms and we were not disappointed. There are so many creative ideas teachers are using to engage their learners - students and teachers are rocking the virtual world as well as in the classroom.
I would like to remind parents that Monday 8:15AM-8:45AM is the What's An IB Education Anyway? informational presentation. I hope you are planning to attend this session facilitated by our IB Coordinator Mrs. Oates. The meeting link can be found below.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Allen
Campus Announcements
Instructional Choice Survey for 2nd 9 Weeks
On October 1, an Instructional Choice survey will be sent out and parents will have through October 7 midnight to submit learning preference ( In person or Virtual) for their student. It is important that you complete the survey as your responses will determine the number of in person and virtual teachers needed for the 2nd 9 Weeks which begins on October 16th.
Covid Campus Safety Procedures
- Here is the most recently updated Student Process Map for COVID-19. Please review the necessary steps to take if you think your child may have been exposed to, displays symptoms of, or tests positive for COVID-19.
- In the event that a student is absent, please remember to report your student's absence using the Report an Absence form.
- Please also review the RRISD mask requirements and expectations for your child while on any RRISD campus.
Announcements from the Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
- Sign up for Raise Craze. Our biggest fundraiser this year. my.raisecraze.com/AM676BM
- Sign Up To Do The Garden https://signup.com/go/goeHnnQ
- Join the Grade Level Committee (Formerly Homeroom Parent) https://spicewoodpta.membershiptoolkit.com/gradelevel (If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the PTA Homeroom Coordinator, Donna Hobbs, at spicewoodptahomeroom@gmail.com)
- Buy Your Yearbook (right now 10% off) http://www.teering.com/validate Code you will need: 1014538511434913
- Help with the Yearbook. Upload your photos: https://spicewoodpta.membershiptoolkit.com/spweyearbook
- Join Reflections, more information here https://spicewoodpta.membershiptoolkit.com/reflections
- Math Olympiad.https://spicewoodpta.membershiptoolkit.com/matholympiad
Upcoming Campus Events & Dates
Monday, September 28
8:15AM -8:45AM What's an IB Education Anyway?
(A parent informative session presented by IB Coordinator, Jessica Oates)
Monday, October 12
No School Student Holiday
Parent/ Teacher Conferences
Tuesday, October 13
No School Student Holiday
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Friday, October 16
1st 9 Week Grading Period Ends
Monday, October 19
Beginning of 2nd 9 Week Grading Period
District Updates
Reimagining Learning Plan
Round Rock ISD has shared very specific details regarding the On- Campus & Virtual Learning Plans. If you haven't already, I encourage you to take a look at the Parent Overview.
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.