OTES English E-News

Principal’s Corner

Welcome back from Fall Break, Texans!

I hope each of you enjoyed your time with family and friends. We are busy planning away for our upcoming Night of Lights celebration that will take place on December 12 from 5:30-7 pm. We hope you and your family will be able to join.

Looking ahead I wanted to share our classroom Winter Party times with you. Having these dates ahead of time I know will help several guardians who want to stop by and join the fun. More information to follow on the parties as we move closer to them.

TWC/ECSE-10:45 am - 11:30 am

Pre-K 3-11:30am - 12:15pm

Pre-K 4-12:00pm - 12:45pm

Kinder- 9:45am-10:30am

First Grade- 12:00pm-1:00pm

Second Grade- 10:25am-11:20pm

Third Grade- 11:30am-12:30pm

4th Grade 1:30pm-2:30pm

5th Grade 9:45 am-10:30 am

TAG Referral Information

Are you interested in having your child tested for gifted services at Old Town? Please visit the RRISD district TAG webpage for more information and access to the referral form. Once you've watched the identification information video, please fill out the referral form. Here's the link:

https://advancedacademics.roundrockisd.org/tag/

You should receive a confirmation email after filling out the form. The deadline for turning in the referral form is December 13th, 4:30pm. If you have additional questions, please reach out to our campus TAG Specialists, David McConnell and Andrea DeAngelis.

Upcoming Event- Night of Lights

We are excited to announce a special event at Old Town Elementary, our 1st annual “Night of Lights!” This vibrant event will take place on Thursday, December 12, 2024. We invite you to join us in celebrating the diverse cultures that make our school community so unique.

The Night of Lights will feature food, music, and activities from various cultures around the world. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to learn about and appreciate the rich traditions of their classmates while fostering an inclusive environment.

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Adams at katherine_adams@roundrockisd.org.

Thank you for your support in making this event a success. We look forward to celebrating our diverse community together!

Safety Reminders at Arrival and Dismissal

Please remember to utilize the crosswalks during arrival and dismissal. We have two crosswalks near the front of the school that staff members support to help students and families navigate traffic safely during arrival and dismissal. We have had families crossing through traffic as the car line is moving. We really appreciate your understanding and support in keeping everyone safe.

EARLY PICKUP PROCEDURES:

If a student needs to be released early from school for an appointment, we kindly ask that parents/guardians come to the front office intercom with a Photo ID to check the student out.

If someone other than the parent/guardian will be picking up the student, let us help you with this request. The person picking up must be listed as one of the student’s emergency contacts. Parents/Guardians should email the school registrar (angie_castro@roundrockisd.org) at least 24 hours in advance to add any additional people to the emergency contacts. The email should specify the name and phone number of the person picking up.

If you need to pick up your student near the end of the day, students will be released no later than 2:30 p.m.

• To preserve instructional time, students are called to the office once the parent arrives.

• Parents/Guardians/Emergency Contact will need to bring a valid photo ID

• Old Town begins dismissal for our pre-kinder students and students in special programming at 2:40 each day.
  Our K-5 dismissal begins with our youngest Texans at 2:50.

We greatly appreciate your understanding in allowing a smooth dismissal for all students and families, these guidelines help all students remain safe during dismissal at Old Town.

Pre-K Open Spots

Old Town Elementary is excited to offer both non-tuition and tuition-based Pre-K4. Please visit the Round Rock ISD Pre Kindergarten webpage for the online registration link and additional information. Link: https://prek.roundrockisd.org/

Pre-K Extended Day

Do you need after school care for your child? Old Town Pre-K Extended Day is here to provide your kids supervised fun as soon as the school bell rings until 6:00pm. Care is provided at Old Town Elementary in a State-licensed classroom with childcare staff meeting all State licensing requirements. Kids will enjoy enrichment activities, crafts, snacks, story time and more! Learn More

Effective August 2024 - State mandated change regarding Over-The-Counter medications during the school day. Administration of OVER-THE-COUNTER medication during the school day needs a physician's signature AND a parent/guardian's signature to be administered by a nurse.*

More information form RRISD Health Services

Please have this form completed when dropping off any medication to be administered.

Upcoming Shot Clinic: Austin Public Health will be offering an immunization clinic on Monday, December 9th at Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex from 3:00-6:00 pm. This clinic will be first come, first served.

Vaccination Clinic - December 9th

Happy Birthday Book Club opportunity! Would you like to honor your child on his/her birthday and help the library program as well? You may dedicate a book to the library in your child’s name. The cost is $20.00. Please make your checks payable to Old Town Elementary or click HERE to pay online with a credit/debit card. Please complete the following form and return it to the library no matter the payment method.

https://sites.google.com/roundrockisd.org/oteslibrary/home

• Wednesday, December 4 - Popcorn Day

• Saturday, December 7 - Spanish Academic Meet

• Thursday, December 12 - First Annual Night of Lights Event

• Wednesday, December 18 - Popcorn Day

• Thursday, December 19 - Last day of classes for first semester

• Friday, December 20 - Student Holiday/Staff Development

• Monday, December 23 - Friday, January 3 - Winter Break for Students/Staff

• Monday, January 6 - Student Holiday/Staff Development

• Tuesday, January 7 - Classes Resume for Students

• Tuesday, January 7 - 31 - Kids Heart Challenge Fundraiser

• Wednesday, January 8 - Popcorn Day