Spicewood Elementary School Updates from the Principal
Dear families and community, I hope you are able to enjoy the rest of the long weekend! We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday for student led conferences and welcoming students back on Wednesday. October will be a very full month- there will be many opportunities...
Creative Communicators in First Grade
First grade is rocking Seesaw! As well as documenting and reflecting on their learning throughout the year, students are using Seesaw to show their understanding of the PYP Unit of Inquiry they've just completed, Who We Are. Students created posters, books, and puppet...
Updates from the Principal
Dear families and community, I would like to thank our wonderful parents for their time spent volunteering at the Book Fair and KISS Cookout last week. Your help made each of these events a wonderful and positive experience. Student Led Conferences are October 9th. If...
Living the Learner Profile: Parent Resource
On Tuesday, October 9th, our campus will once again host our fall Student Led Conferences. During these conferences, students are in the “drivers seat” sharing and discussing their goals for the new school year with their parents and teacher. Students reflect on...
Updates from the Principal
Dear families and community, Last week was incredible! We started the week off with Donuts with Dads, engaged in fun activities to recognize students' successful Adventure Dash fundraiser, and ended the week celebrating International Day of Peace. This will be another...
Action in a PYP School
Taking action is one of the five essential elements of the Primary Years Program. When students take action, they reflect and make connections to the knowledge and experiences they have acquired and apply them to everyday life. Students at Spicewood Elementary are...
Updates from the Principal
Dear families and community, As we begin another week, I must compliment our kindergarten students. They are inquisitive, eager, and excited about learning! I love seeing how much they have grown in just 4 weeks! Way to go Kindergarten teachers, and parents for...
Inquiry Driven in the Inquiry Lab
Students at Spicewood Elementary are kicking off the school year in the Inquiry Lab, where they can explore, test, and create with lots of materials and tools to support their curiosities! Students and teachers reviewed safety guidelines, went on a scavenger hunt for...
Updates from the Principal
Dear families and community, Adventure Dash was an incredible experience for our students! We were very excited that the weather cooperated and all students were able to participate in Dash Day on Friday! I would like to thank our PTA and Mrs. Doyle for organizing...
Holsinger-Raybourn Named TAEA 2018 Outstanding Elementary Art Educator
Spicewood Elementary School art teacher Jen Holsinger-Raybourn has been named the 2018 Texas Art Education Association Outstanding Elementary Art Educator. Holsinger-Raybourn has been an educator for 9 years, most recently teaching at Spicewood. “Mrs....
Updates from the Principal
Dear families and community members, I hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend- having an extra day to rest and spend with family and friends is priceless! After spending precious time with my own family, I am ready to jump into another week and see the bright and...
What is an IB Education Anyway?
Last Thursday, our library had a packed house as our families and community came to learn more about the PYP (Primary Years Programme) at Spicewood Elementary. We were so excited to see our committed families come out to learn more about ways they can take action as...