Updates from the Principal

Dear Families and Community Members,

I would like to recognize our amazing fifth grade students. This year’s Exhibition was an incredible experience and I am so proud of their commitment to making a difference in their community and world by inspiring others to take action!

The following events will be that will be occurring this week: Spirit Night for 4th Grade Out Door School Fundraiser & Sharing the Planet week. Please see Dates to Remember below for day and times.

If you haven’t all ready, please take some time to fill out the Parent Input Form. All forms are due on Friday, April 26.

CELEBRATIONS

Spicewood Students Compete in Math Pentathlon Division 2 Tournament
We had 22 second and third grade students from Spicewood’s Division 2 Math Pentathlon team participate in the Austin area tournament on Saturday, April 13th. They worked hard all year and did an amazing job. Special congratulations to our hall of fame medalists, Asmi and Joaquin, who won every game! Congratulations to our other medalists, Ravi (gold), Carrie (silver), Misha (silver), Reett (silver), Aanya S. (bronze) and Nishka (bronze). Honorable Mention ribbons went to Abby, Alice, Antara and Avery. A big thank you for the dedication and time of our volunteer parent coaches, Manisha Gupta, Shilpa Malpani and Jane Mulligan.

 

 

PYP 101

This section is contributed by our PYP Coordinator, Jessica Vance.

The 5th graders showcased their PYP exhibition project last Thursday showing off their research into issues and action under the United Nation’s Sustainable Goals. From plastic pollution to innovation of technology to solving some of the world’s biggest issues, the students showcased some amazing examples and ideas to our community. Congratulations to our hard working fifth graders for all of their hard work over the past few months. From independent research, communicating with their mentors and groupnote taking and organizing their own action opportunities they truly exhibited the attributes of a global citizen! Be sure to check out social media for more snapshots of this inspiring day using #SWESAction on Twitter.

 

THIS WEEK’S NEWS

Sharing the Planet Week
We’re excited bring more awareness to ways we each take an active role in taking care of the planet. During the week of April 22nd, our PTA is sponsoring events throughout the week to get our students AND community to reflect on how our every day actions make an impact. We hope this week inspires YOU as well!

SPICEWOOD ELEMENTARY PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCEMENTS (PTA)
This portion of Ms. Page’s Newsletter is contributed by Spicewood Elementary PTA. Please check out their website for additional information!

Teacher Appreciation Week
Our Staff is Super!
Monday, May 6th:  Energize the Spicewood staff by bringing Keurig coffee or tea pods or healthy snacks to be dropped off at the school entrance. PTA will provide a super-charged breakfast for our teachers and staff.
Tuesday, May 7:    Last day to submit Teacher Thank You & Three Words – please fill out the form online to recognize our teachers and staff! PTA will provide a heroic lunch.
Wednesday, May 8:  Be a champion for reading and bring a gift card to Half-Price Books or Amazon to super-charge our classroom libraries.
Thursday, May 9:    Be a hero in our community by bringing in donations to benefit the Central Texas Food Bank or the RRISD Clothes Closet to be dropped off at the entrance of the school. PTA will provide daring desserts for the staff.
Friday, May 10:    Save the day by replenishing your teacher’s supplies! For ideas, you can check out our staff’s Faculty Favorites pages. PTA will distribute tote bags and personalized Thank You booklets compiled from student-submitted forms.

* Participation in Teacher Appreciation Week activities is completely voluntary!

 

DATES TO REMEMBER

Tuesday, April 23
4:00PM – 9:00PM 4th Grade Fundraiser for Outdoor Spirit Night @ Taco Cabana

Thursday, April 25
6:00PM – 7:00PM    2nd Grade Music Performance

Monday, May 6 –  Friday, May 10
Teacher Appreciation Week

Monday, May 13
8:00AM -12:00PM   STAAR Math 3rd & 4th Grade
STAAR Math 5th Grade Retest

Tuesday, May 14
8:00AM – 12:00PM STAAR Reading 3rd & 4th Grade
8:00AM -12:00PM STAAR Reading 5th Grade Retest
5:00PM – 8:00PM Spirit Night @ Phil’s Ice House

Wednesday, May 15
8:00AM -12:00PM    STAAR Science 5th Grade

Thursday, May 16
8:00AM – 8:30AM    Principal’s Pride Ceremony (K-2)

Friday, May 17
8:00AM – 8:30AM   Principal’s Pride Ceremony (3-5)
8:30AM -9:15AM   Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
Various Times       Spring Learning Celebrations!
Kindergarten 8:30AM
Third Grade 9:30AM
Second Grade 10:30AM
Fourth Grade 12:30PM
First Grade 1:30PM

Monday, May 20
Field Day

Wednesday, May 22
5th Grade Promotion Ceremony

Thursday, May 23
Last Day of School

Have a great week!

Proud Principal

Teyan Page