Caraway Staff Weekly Update
August 3, 2017
Caraway Elementary-One Family, One Goal, No Limits!
Greeting Owl Team!
As I think about the upcoming school year, I'm very excited about the next chapter we are about to write. We will remain focused on the commitments we started last year as we enter dual stages of refinement of existing processes, as well as, implementation of new practices to enhance our school culture of being "one family." While we refine the ways we collaborate, make decisions, and solve problems together, we will put a strong focus on continuing to build community with each other, our students, and their parents.
Welcome to the 2017-2018 school year. Melanie and I are excited about the school year ahead and look forward to sharing this journey with you. Our theme for this school year (district wide) is "One Family." We will continue the great work that is happening on our campus to serve our students and families, and to support each other along the way.
The first stop along this journey is to welcome our newest family members:
Please welcome the following educators to the owl team:
- Meredith Wooderson, 1st Grade
- Gina Salazar, 2nd Grade
- Emily Olson, 2nd Grade
- Maggie McCauley, 4th Grade
- Arianna Zeb, 4th Grade
- Rachelle Gadberry, 5th Grade
- Sadie Jones, Library Assistant
- Patrick Baird, Special Education Assistant
We have the following internal staff changes:
- Aly Zimny, TAG
- Jessica Rinehart, 4th Grade
- Virgnia Wilder, 4th Grade
- Katie Baggerly, 3rd Grade
- Kelly Howard, 3rd Grade
- Abbye Buchanan, 2nd Grade
- Asher Garonzik, Intervention (*full-time)
- TIffany Leal, PPCD Assistant
Vacant Positions:
- Lunchroom Monitor
- Awaiting final approval, FAC Teacher
- Awaiting final approval, 2nd Grade Teacher
- Awaiting final approval, 3rd Grade Teacher
- Administrative Associate
- Awaiting final approval, Language Acquisition Teacher
- Intervention Assistant
- 1/2 time Art Teacher
We are excited about the year ahead and look forward to seeing everyone back in August!
Katrina Bailey, Principal
Melanie Solis, Assistant Principal
Kathy Caraway Elementary
Back To School PD Calendar
August 11th: Tribes Training (7:45 a.m.)
August 14th: Job Alike (see information)
August 15th: T-TESS Refresher (8:00 a.m.) /Kick-off starting at 12:00 p.m. - HEB Center CP
- Bus leaves at 11:40 a.m.
August 16th: Nuts and Bolts Breakout Sessions (8:00 a.m.)
August 17th: Teacher Workday All Day 10:00-3:30/Meet the Teacher 5:30-7:00 p.m.
- Breakfast Mixer @ Kirby Lane (7:45 a.m.)
- Pictures @ 10:00 a.m.
August 18th: Enrichment Clusters Training (full-day) 8:00-3:00 p.m.
August 21st: Team Collaboration and Planning (8:00-3:30)
Compliance Training - Due September 29th
2017-18 Compliance training modules are accessible through the Round Rock ISD Professional Development Web Site.
Click on the Employee Compliance Training tab
Here is the link to the annual required compliance training document with instructions.
The 2017-18 Round Rock ISD Employee Handbook will soon be available. This year there is a short quiz required of all staff concerning content found in the handbook. A link for the quiz will be provided before the new school year begins. Student teachers and substitute teachers are not required to complete the quiz. The deadline for completing the handbook quiz is Friday, October 13, 2017.
Happy Birthday
7/19 - Kim Gonzalez
7/24 - Judy Gullen & Pam Bauerkemper8/6 - Veronica Cavazos
8/13 - Missy Hillhouse
8/16 - Amanda Mitchell
8/20 - Amanda Tarpley
8/31 - Erin Caballero
About Us
Melanie Solis, Assistant Principal
Website: caraway.roundrockisd.org
Location: Caraway Elementary, Oak View Drive, Austin, TX, United States
Phone: (512)464-5504
Twitter: @carawayelem