*****April 8th - IMPORTANT ECLIPSE INFORMATION*****
On April 8, Pflugerville will be in the path of totality for a solar eclipse. This is an exciting and special event that our students have the opportunity to experience.
Keeping students safe is our number one priority. Students will receive instruction on eye safety, including how to properly wear provided eclipse glasses (we have secured glasses for every child on campus), and instruction to not look directly at the Sun before and after totality. During totality, which lasts about 2 minutes, it is safe for students to look at the Sun's corona without protective eyewear. Our campus has chosen to allow students to view the Sun during totality without glasses.
Our teachers will review expectations and procedures with students so that everyone is prepared to view the eclipse safely. Totality can be experienced without looking at the Sun directly. Students will feel the temperature drop, potentially hear nighttime bugs chirping, and see how dark it becomes.
ALL students (the entire campus) will be going outside for the eclipse. If you DO NOT want your child to participate, please fill out this form. Also, while we would love to have parents attend the eclipse with us, we can not accommodate parent visitors during that time. If you would like to view the eclipse with your child, you will need to come and check your child out of school ahead of time. Our office will be closed during the eclipse so that our office staff can take part as well, so please plan ahead of time!
As always, please reach out to me with any questions or concerns at jennifer.macallister@pfisd.net.
Proper Shoes for P.E. - REMINDER
We've had several injuries during P.E. because of improper footwear in the gym. Please don't allow your child to wear Crocs, slides, Heelys, any shoes with heels (boots/dress shoes), etc. to school on P.E. days. After Spring Break if students are wearing improper shoes, they will not be allowed to participate in P.E. If necessary, throw a pair of old sneakers in their backpack and they can change into them before P.E. Also, if you need help getting shoes, please reach out to myself or Sarah Richards, our counselor. You can call the main office and ask for us at 512-594-4800 or email at jennifer.macallister@pfisd.net or sarah.richards@pfisd.net.
Phone & Smartwatch Reminders
- Cell phones and smartwatches may be used outside of the building before school starts.
- Cell phones and smartwatches MAY NOT be used at any time while in the building unless an adult has specifically said it is ok.
- Cell phones and smartwatches should be turned OFF and placed in the child's backpack once they enter the building. These devices should remain off until they leave school at the end of the day.
If your child chooses to use a cell phone or smartwatch while in the building without permission, the following will occur:
- 1st time the device is confiscated by a staff member, an adult from the student's Skyward account will have to come pick it up in the front office.
- Every additional time that the device is confiscated by a staff member, an adult from the student's Skyward account will have to come pick it up in the front office and pay $15.
Upcoming/Important Dates
March
29th - No school for students or staff
April
1st - No school for students or staff
4th - 1st Grade Music Program - 6:00PM - Auditorium
8th - Solar Eclipse - See info above
10th - 4th & 5th Grade - STAAR Reading
11th - 3rd Grade - STAAR Reading
17th - 5th Grade - STAAR Science
18th - Apex Fundraiser! The fun run will occur during your child's Specials time.
30th - 4th & 5th Grade - STAAR Math
May
1st - 3rd Grade - STAAR Math
3rd - Field Day
6th-10th - Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
29th - Last Day of School - Early Release
Do you want to volunteer?
If you're wanting to volunteer for a field trip, in the classroom or maybe help out on Field Day, make sure to get your volunteer application completed.
You must fill out a new application every year.
