Rountree Times
November 15, 2018
Important Dates to Remember
November 12-29 - Apex Leadership & Fun Run
November 19-23 - Thanksgiving Break
Rountree Apex Fun Run Is Going STRONG!
Thank you for continuing to review the attached newsletter. Also, continue to be on the lookout for more information in your child's Thursday folder and via email updates. We appreciate our Rountree PTA parents and teachers for spearheading this very successful opportunity!
Rountree Volunteers Needed
Parents,
1) Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp.com:
2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.com.
Note: SignUp.com does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please email Sarah.Sharpe@steward.org so you can be signed up manually.
Sarah Sharpe
*All volunteers must be approved through Allen ISD Human Resources - https://www.allenisd.org/Page/214.
Toys for Tots
- Collection will be through Wednesday, November 30.
- Families who might have a need for toys, please go to https://collinco-tx.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/local-toy-request-single-form.aspx
Community Scholarships Application Now Open for AHS Class of 2019
Applications for the Community Scholarship Application, administered by the Foundation for Allen Schools, are now available at www.AISDfoundation.org.
This online application is open to all seniors at Allen High School and provides a way to apply for more than 85 locally funded scholarships with the ease of one application. Students should be prepared to spend approximately 2-3 hours on the application and are strongly encouraged to begin as soon as possible. Students must complete one essay as part of the application; seniors will need to provide two teacher references and one community member reference. Transcripts are not required for the application.
The deadline is 4 p.m. on Thursday, December 13, 2018.
Nurse Becky's Health Corner: November is Diabetes Awareness Month
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Families are encouraged to lead a healthy lifestyle. Here are five steps your family can follow:
1. Get active each day
2. Choose water as a drink
3. Eat more fruits and vegetables
4. Switch off the screen and get active
5. Get 8 hours of sleep each day
Medication Safety Tips from Nurse Becky
Medication Safety
1. Any student needing to take medication during school will need a parent to drop off medication at the school nurse’s office.
2. Do not allow children to bring or carry medication to school.
3. Keep all medication and chemical products in their original bottles or containers.
4. Store all medications at home in a safe place out of the reach of children.
5. All medication should be handled and given to a child with adult supervision.
6. Follow instructions on medication label and instructions given by their doctor.
7. Do not call medicine “candy.”
8. Be prepared: Put the poison help number near your home phone or save it on your
cell phone 1-800-222-1222
Early Childhood Parents - Mark Your Calendar - Early Release Dates 2018-2019
- Friday, December 21
- Morning Session students will attend school this day from 7:45 – 10:45
- Afternoon Session students will not attend school this day
- Friday, March 8
- Afternoon Session students will attend school this day from 7:45 – 10:45
- Morning Session students will not attend school this day
- Friday, May 24
- Morning Session students will attend school this day from 7:45 – 10:45
- Afternoon Session students will not attend school this day
Lost & Found Items
Please check with your students to see if they are missing a jacket or coat. We have several items in our lost & found area. Our first round of items will be recycled for use in the school or the local community after November 15th.
Thank you!
Happenings around the District
- Artropolis Art Exhibit - November 16th - 25th - Blue House Too. See attached flyer.
- AISD Daddy-Daughter Ball - December 8th. See the attached flyer.
AISD Father-Daughter Ball
Father Daughter Ball tickets available now
We invite you to the 19th Annual Father Daughter Ball and hope you'll join us for a magical night of memories including a DJ, light refreshments, pictures and fun. The dance will be held Saturday, Dec. 8 in the Allen High School cafeteria. This year’s theme is “A magical, whimsical evening” that will include unicorn decorations. Dance times are:
· Twilight Dance: 5 - 6:30 p.m. (Age 5 and under)
· Evening Dance: 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. (Girls in grades 1-6)
Get your tickets now at www.ezcomed.com/allen/customer
Both dances are open to all girls up to and including those in 6th grade. The ages for the dances are recommendations only, not restrictions. The dance format and music selections, however, will be geared towards the targeted age group. Tickets are not transferrable between the dances.
This is one of our biggest social events and tickets sell out each year. Tickets are now available ($35 per couple for Twilight Dance, $40 per couple for Evening Dance) and $12 for each additional girl. Tickets may be purchased online at www.ezcomed.com/allen/customer. Fresh flower corsages and boutonnieres are also available by pre-order for an extra fee.
Tickets will be mailed out after Nov. 28 and cancellations can be made up until noon of that day. Only the couple tickets and extra child tickets can be refunded.