Hey, you, no matter how you slice it, you’re awesome!
You’ve made it to May! Let’s get you caught up on what’s happened and what’s coming up – we don’t want you to miss a thing.
If you make it to the bottom of this email, please consider participating in the quick poll. Thanks in advance.
ℹ️ Nurse Notes from Francine Quinn RN, BSN, Round Rock High School school nurse.
If you find yourself feeling, thinking, or saying, “I’m thirsty,” it’s time to hydrate, STAT! 💧💦 Signs of dehydration include dry mouth, headaches, muscle cramp, dizziness, and insomnia.
Did you know your body can lose water just by breathing? Drinking plenty of fluids, especially water, is essential to good health. While at home, you may find yourself spending more time outdoors walking the dog, biking, gardening or playing, and probably sweating. About 60% of our body is water, so drink up!
Motivate your family to move 🥅⚽️
Let our wellness teachers show you easy to follow 2-Minute 2 Fun & Fitness activity videos designed to keep the whole family moving. Follow your campus or the District on Facebook or subscribe to the Round Rock ISD YouTube channel.
What do you want us to know about the 2020-21 school year?
Round Rock ISD leaders want to know more about your ideas, concerns, and priorities as plans are developed to return to school in the Fall safely. It will only take a few minutes, and your thoughts are crucial to the planning process.
You can even rate the ideas from others. We don’t yet know what the new school year will bring, but the information you share will help us create meaningful learning experiences for all of our students.
Stay connected with Round Rock ISD for more opportunities to share your thoughts and opinions. Give us your views.
Do you have questions about student grading?
COVID-19 school closures during the second semester of the 2019-2020 school year have brought about changes to student grading calculations. For more information, videos explaining how student’s grades are calculated are available or visit the COVID-19 school closures webpage to read grading FAQs. Watch: Elementary School grading | Middle School grading | High School grading
Follow PreK on📍Pinterest
Do you have an early learner at home? Our remarkable PreK teachers have pinned some of their favorite activities that can help spark the imagination of early learners.
This Sunday is Mother’s Day. Give Mom an original work of art 🎨
Round Rock ISD art teachers demonstrate art projects or ideas using everyday household items in the weekly video series Get smArt, Maker Masters. Watch on your campus or Round Rock ISD Facebook page or subscribe to the playlist on the Round Rock ISD YouTube channel.
Featured Virtual Field Trip
Let’s spin around and around with 360 views from locations all over the world! 🌏
We will appropriately start with our own Pennybacker Bridge on 360. From there – the world is your oyster. No need for planes ✈️, trains 🚂 or automobiles 🚙, just grab your device and let’s explore thousands of panoramic views. Start at the Pennybacker Bridge or view locations around the world.
Central Texas Food Bank
If your situation has changed, and you think you may need some help, the Central Texas Food Bank website has information about food distribution and State benefits like Medicaid and CHIP. Also available are resources for senior citizens and educational programs about nutrition, breastfeeding, and gardening.
Help with homework
Your Round Rock ISD student can gain access to free online homework help 💻 with a Round Rock Public Library eCard or Austin Public Library eCard. Brainfuse app for iOS | Brainfuse app for Android.
Both libraries are members of the Texshare statewide library providing every Round Rock ISD student with a library card the opportunity to use this service.
Helping students and families cope
If you need to talk with someone, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Our school counselors are available, and families can access 24/7 online mental health resources and helpful links. Behavioral Health | Counseling Services
To access the latest information about the District’s response and decisions related to the COVID-19 public health crisis, please visit our COVID-19 School Closures webpage.
Recently updated: If you have something you’ve been wondering about related to the COVID-19 school closures, visit our frequently asked questions website. Email us your school closure questions.
Chromebook Support 💻
If your student has technical issues with a loaner Chromebook, please contact the technology help desk at 512-464-5167 or email support with your contact info and a description of the problem. District technicians are only able to offer hard-ware assistance with District-owned devices. If you’re still in need of a device, contact your campus administration.
Weekday meal service for students continues through Thursday, May 21
📣 Shout Out to our Food Services team; this week marks 200,000 meals served during the COVID-19 school closures.
🍎 Students may pick up lunch for the day and breakfast for the following morning from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 13 locations. Go to Food Services for locations and eligibility details.
Camp Hello Bello offers free online video and print out activities for students of all ages.
View online sing-alongs, or download at-home scavenger hunt sheets or view videos on how to create projects – like your own fort or toy theatre.
EduHam at Home participants will be invited to submit their own Hamilton-inspired pieces (songs, raps, spoken-word poems, or scenes), and selected student performances will be shared on social media and the EduHam website.
Round Rock ISD Teacher Virtual Job Fair, May 14
We’re hiring for the 2020-21 school year! Job listings. Register for our upcoming Teacher Virtual Job Fair.
Last day of school, Thursday, May 21
Pre-register online for Kindergarten beginning Fall 2020, now through May 22.
🏆Please join us in congratulating and honoring the excellence of our Round Rock ISD Teachers of the Year. Teachers are ROCK STARS and do great things every day.
Teacher Appreciation Week – May 4 – 8
We recognize and appreciate our teachers and the pivotal role they play in the District’s mission – inspiring students to learn; empowering students for life. During Teacher Appreciation Week we encourage you to tell your teacher how much you…
- Love ❤️ how they encourage you in special ways.
- Like 👍 what’s happening in their virtual classroom.
- Celebrate 🎉their achievements with students.
- Care about 😍 their commitment to students and families.
National School Nurse Day – Wednesday, May 6
School nurses lead the way to advance health and support education by ensuring that students are safe, healthy, and ready to learn. Let’s celebrate our school nurses today and always!
Happy Mother’s Day 💐- Sunday, May 10
Let the mom in your life know she’s appreciated.
Congratulations, Valedictorians and Salutatorians!
Watch the top two students from Cedar Ridge, Early College, McNeil, Round Rock, Stony Point, and Westwood high schools learn they earned the top spots in their class.
Senior Commencement Walk at Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex
The Round Rock ISD Class of 2020 will have the opportunity to mark their milestone moment with a Commencement Walk at Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex. Each school will have a designated day, May 18 – 23. Learn more about senior commencement walks.
Virtual Graduation
The Class of 2020 has the opportunity to participate in the District’s first-ever virtual graduation. The virtual graduation experience is scheduled to premiere online on June 5 at 7 p.m. and will be available to download and share on social media.
Seniors, fill out the FAFSA
For students starting college in the Fall of 2020, the deadline to file your FAFSA application is June 30, 2020.
You made it to the end. Thanks for reading!
While you’re here, please take the quick poll.
When visiting your students’ campus website how easy is it to find what you’re looking for?
Last week’s Quick Poll results:
Our Board of Trustees is evaluating the opportunity to conduct school listening tours. Under which circumstances would you attend and participate?
Respondents were able to select multiple answers:
It’s unlikely I would attend – 16%
I MAY attend if the meeting is at my student’s school – 14%
I WILL attend if the meeting is at my student’s school – 10%
I MAY attend if the meeting is at a school in my feeder pattern – 14%
I WILL attend if the meeting is at a school in my feeder pattern – 5%
I MAY attend if the meeting is at ANY District location – 14%
I WILL attend if the meeting is at ANY District location – 1%
I MAY attend a virtual meeting – 14%
I WILL attend a virtual meeting – 13%
