Principal's Newsletter

Hello Spicewood Families,

We hope to see many of you at the carnival tonight! I want to thank all of the volunteers who donated their time, ideas, and sweet treats to make this a fun event for our students. These are the type of events that really bring us together as a community and I am so glad that we have a community of parents that help us organize the fun!

Next week is a short week with students coming to school Monday-Wednesday. There is no school for students on Thursday or Friday.

Have a great weekend!

Sincerely,

Melanie Solis

Principal

Spicewood Elementary

Upcoming Important Dates

Oct. 3rd- Student Holiday/Staff Development

Oct. 4th- Student/Staff Holiday

Oct. 6th-11th- Book Fair

Oct. 10th- Panther Picnic (1st, 4th, and 5th grades)

Oct. 11th- Panther Picnic (Kinder, 2nd, and 3rd grades)

Oct. 14th- Student Holiday/Parent Conferences

Oct. 16th- Westwood Homecoming Parade

Oct. 18th- Marathon Kids Kickoff (more info coming soon)

Oct. 18th- Westwood Homecoming Game

Oct. 23rd- PTA General Mtg. 6:30-7:30

Our teams of teachers have been meeting with Ms. Cimo to plan their next Unit of Inquiry! There are six themes each grade level studies:

Most of our grade levels start off with ‘Who We Are.’ Second grade’s next unit is under ‘Sharing the Planet.’ They will be exploring the central idea, “Actions affect interdependence.” Check out this brainstorm below from our second grade teacher, Ms. Moey, on the concept of interdependence. How does interdependence play a role in your own life? How do our actions affect our interdependence? Next week, our second grade students will consider what school might be like without our librarian, substitute teachers, and even our principal!

It takes a village to run a book fair! Please sign up for a time slot to come and help out at the book fair. We need you! Here is the link to volunteer! There are many dates and times available.

We’re thrilled to announce a brand new tradition at Spicewood: the Panther Picnic! On this special day, students are invited to bring someone special to join them for a delightful lunch outside. Afterward, don’t forget to swing by our book fair inside—perfect for finding your next great read!

Tables will be set up out front, so come ready to relax and enjoy some quality time together. Be sure to RSVP here.

Let’s make memories at the Panther Picnic—can’t wait to see you all there!

If your child receives free or reduced lunch, the application is now open! Remember that a new application has to be filled out each year. Please visit this link to apply.

Meal prices have increased slightly for the upcoming school year.

Student breakfast- $1.50

Student lunch- $3.00

Did you know that parents can limit or restrict how much and when their child is able to purchase extras from the cafeteria? Visit this link to make those adjustments.

We often get questions about the difference between an excused absence and an unexcused absence. Here is information on how to determine which type of absence your child will receive.

Spicewood Families, please help me welcome a staff member who is returning to us this year in a different role. Matthew Black was an Educational Assistant in our Functional Communications Classroom (FCC) last year and this year he has taken on the roll of lead teacher. Mr. Black has done an amazing job already this school year and we are so happy to have him. Welcome Mr. Black!

Alright, Spicewood - let's get ready for some football!

Our 3rd annual Spicewood Night Lights event kicks off with our in-school pep rally on Wednesday, October 9th, followed by our participation in the Westwood Homecoming parade on Wednesday, 10/16, and the football game on Friday, 10/18.

The Spicewood Spirit Committee will be selling this year's shirt in the Walker area, directly after dismissal, on the following days for $15 cash or card via Square payment -

Monday, September 23rd

Wednesday, September 25th

Monday, September 30th

Sizes are limited so be the first to grab your shirt and help cheer our very own Westwood Warriors - 'SKO WOOD!