Caraway Principal's Newsletter
October 21, 2016
Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week is celebrated across the United States each October. The goal is to reach millions of children with the vital message that a healthy mind requires a healthy body. We pledge to stay healthy and stay away from all the destructive, harmful things that could hurt our bodies and our mind.This year’s Red Ribbon Week will be celebrated October 23-31.
Upcoming Events
- October 24-28 National Red Ribbon Week (flyer)
- October 26 Early Release Day @ 12:00 p.m.
- October 26 Skate Night, 5:30-8:00 p.m. @ Playland Skate Center
- October 29 RRISD PIE Foundation Trek or Treat 5K
- November 5 Harvest Festival, 3:00-6:00 p.m.
- November 8 Polling/Voting at Caraway (7:00-8:00 p.m.)
- November 10 Principal's Coffee and Conversation/TAG Referral Parent Meeting
- November 15 PTA General Meeting/3rd Grade Program 6:30 p.m.
- November 21 - 25 Thanksgiving Break/No School
Reminder: Wednesday, October 26th is Early Release at 12:00 p.m
Art To Remember Order forms are due soon!
Project Based Learning
The current projects in kindergarten and first grade listed below are just two examples of how we encourage the use and application of PBL in our classrooms. For more information on project based learning visit the Buck Institute for Project Based Learning.
Coins for Coats
Coins for Coats
Coins for Coats
Unity Day
Wear Orange Unity Day
Unity Day
Second Field Trip
PTA News
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
Kate Stevens, Counselor
Judy Gullen, Nurse
Pam Bauerkemper, Administrative Assistant
Nancy Richards, Registrar
Cheryl Borden, Office Specialist