Principal Allen's Weekly Newsletter
February 1- February 5
Campus Announcements
February 1 - February 5 is National School Counseling Appreciation Week
We are so thankful to have two amazing counselors at Spicewood Elementary- Mrs. Kentopp and Mrs. Gersib! These ladies are phenomenal and the counseling program they've developed has made an tremendous impact on our campus.
Mrs. Kentopp & Mrs. Gersib, thank you for supporting our students, parents and teachers- we appreciate you!
Monday Is An Asynchronous Learning Day for Students
As a reminder, Monday, February 1st, is an asynchronous learning day for students. This means all students will participate in remote (from home) asynchronous learning. Spicewood teachers will use these days for planning and preparation.
5th to 6th Transition Announcement for Parents of 5th Grade Students
If your student is a 5th grader, please view the letter 5th -6th Grade Registration from Mrs. Hagerty, Principal of Canyon Vista Middle School. It includes a timeline and important information about registration for 6th grade!
A Parent's Guide to STAAR Interims
Students in grades 3-5 will be taking STAAR Interims during the month of February. The data collected from the STAAR Interims is another piece of data that teachers will use to drive their instruction. Please view A Parent's Guide to STAAR Interims for assessment dates and additional information. Dates for the actual STAAR assessment will be shared later this
spring.
Questions for Our Art Teachers?
Today was Mrs. Raybourn’s last day and she will be deeply missed! Until her position is filled, we will have a substitute teacher in this role. Should you have art related questions please submit your questions using the Questions for Art Teacher google form.
Ms. Deb, Spicewood admin and Mrs. Weaver will be monitoring your submissions and will respond to your questions via email within 48 hours.
Joining Virtual A Virtual Class Without Prior Approval
Is important that you do not allow your in person learner to join a virtual class without prior approval. If your child needs to be placed temporarily with a virtual teacher please reach out to our assistant principal and COVID Campus Coordinator, Ms. Peoples. She can be reached at Alexandra_Peoples@roundrockisd.org.
As a reminder, students are assigned a virtual classroom for the following reasons:
- If they are being asked to quarantine or isolate due to being symptomatic or possible exposure, and
- A voluntary extended isolation or quarantine due to possible unconfirmed exposure or returning from travel.
Student Photos for Yearbook
If your child wasn't able to get their photo taken in the fall but you would like their photograph to be included in the yearbook, we are excited to announce this is still possible! Please email a headshot only photo on a blank background with your student's name and grade level to bea.austin@gmail.com by Wednesday, February, 17, 2021.
Announcements from PTA
No New Announcements. Be sure to check out the Spicewood PTA Website!
Upcoming Campus Events & Dates
Monday, February 1
Asynchronous Learning Day for Students
Monday, February 8
5:30PM -6:15PM Exhibition Information Night for 5th Grade Parents
Friday, February 12
Valentine Day Parties
Monday, February 15
No School - President's Day (Staff Development for Faculty)
Tuesday, February 16
No School - Staff Development
Monday, March 15 - Friday, March 19
No School - Spring Break
Spicewood Elementary Vision Statement:
Spicewood cultivates self-awareness to embrace curiosity, empathy, and collaboration within our local and global communities.