Caraway Principal's Newsletter
November 28, 2016
Welcome Back
Upcoming Events
- November 30 - Skate Night, 6:30 p.m.
- December 1 Family Art Night, 6:00 p.m.
- December 5- 9 Caraway Book Fair
- December 6 PTA Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
- December 7 Reflections Awards, 6:30 p.m.
- December 8 International Festival/Book Fair Open Late, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
- December 9 UIL Campus Meet
- December 15 Winter Parties ( see teacher or homeroom parent for details)/Last day for students
- December 16 - January 2 Winter Break/Campus Closes
TAG Referral Information
Select Departments
Select Gifted and Advanced Academic Services
Link to packet will be available from November 14 – December 6
Referrals are due by end of school day on December 6, 2016
PTA News
Campus Directory- Last Day is Thursday, December 1st
We are pleased to announce that this coming year the entire directory process will be paperless from data collection to making the directory available both on your computer as well as your smart phone.
Why are we doing this?
• Saves time – this new system will help us publish the directory right when school starts AND we can keep it up to date throughout the school year.
• Saves money – no more printing costs (they keep going up!)
• Reduces errors - because you enter your information yourself, you can be guaranteed that it’s what you want.
How does it work?
Our new system will involve 2 steps: collecting your information online and then giving you secure access to the online system. To enter your information please go to the link below and follow the instructions. This is a secure form and you can print your submission for your records.
join.myschoolanywhere.com Enter Code: caraway
The deadline to enter your data is December 1st.
How do you access the new online directory?
Once we have received and reviewed your family’s information you will receive an email with login instructions.
What’s so great about the online directory?
• It’s secure – your family will have a unique login and password and the directory can’t be lost or stolen.
• You can search by student’s first name, grade, teacher and family last name.
• You can create your own custom list of frequently called families.
• You can access the family directory from any internet connected device: your computer, smart phone, iPad, etc.
Is it secure?
YES! All data is stored behind secure firewalls and can only be accessed by authorized users with a validated username and encrypted password. All data is viewed and passed using SSL encryption.
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
The International Festival planning is in full swing. It is one of the largest and most successful event at Caraway. Different Caraway families come together on December 8th and share aspects of their different cultures with the entire school.
We have tables covering the following countries. If you are interested in helping that particular country please contact the email linked to that country.
- Puerto Rico
- Serbia
- Japan
- Poland
- India
- Hungry
- China
- West Indies/Caribbean Islands
- Canada
- Iran
- Taiwan
- Germany
- Saudi Arabia
- Ireland
- Italy
- South Korea
- Mexico
If you don't see a country listed that you would like to represent or you have any questions about the event please contact Mirna Carrillo at mirna.pcarrillo@gmail.com
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
Marjan Amiri, Counselor
Judy Gullen, Nurse
Pam Bauerkemper, Administrative Assistant
Nancy Richards, Registrar
Cheryl Borden, Office Specialist