SGE Family Newsletter

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Apr 1-2: 1st Grade Field Trip

Apr 3: Kindergarten Field Trip

Apr 4: End of 5th Six Weeks

Apr 4: Librarian Appreciation Day

Apr 8: Kindergarten Graduation Pictures

Apr 10: 5th Six Weeks Report Cards Post to Family Access

Apr 17: Field Day

Apr 18: No School

Apr 21: No School

Apr 22: School Bus Driver/Monitor Day

Apr 22: 1st Grade Program

Apr 22-23: Adventure Dash Kick-off

Apr 24: Adventure Dash Day

Hello Shady Grove Community! It is an honor to serve as one of your substitute principals as we wrap up the 2025 school year.

I have been a lifelong educator and learner. After graduating from Baylor University, I entered my first instructional position as a first grade teacher. Over my thirty-five year career I have worked in Jefferson ISD, Aldine ISD, Bastrop ISD and Leander ISD along with a five year adventure at a private school in Guatemala. I earned my Masters' degree in Administration from Sam Houston State University and my Doctorate from the University of Mary Hardin Baylor. I retired in 2019 and worked at my church as the Children's Pastor for a few years. I've enjoyed it all, but I have to admit that Elementary Schools are my happy place!

I have a set of grown twins, one daughter-in-law and three grandchildren. Also, my home wouldn't be complete without my little pup, Gabby. Hanging out with family, cooking, yoga and traveling are my favorite things to do for fun.

Please know that I am happy to be here supporting students and teachers. I value the trust you have placed in your local campus and will work diligently to uphold that meaningful relationship.

Hello Shady Grove Elementary Families!

It is a pleasure to join Burnet CISD as one of your substitute principals at Shady Grove.

I have been a teacher, assistant principal, principal and mentor principal for over 33 years. I graduated from Southwest Texas State University (now known as Texas State) and began my teaching career in Manor ISD. I also earned my Masters' degree from Southwest Texas State University in Counseling and Administration. The majority of my career has been in Leander ISD where I developed a passion for and expertise in continuous improvement and systems learning. Upon retiring in 2015, I continued to work in Leander and other nearby districts supporting new administrators and campuses needing an interim principal.

My husband and I moved from Cedar Park to the Liberty Hill/Burnet area along the San Gabriel River when we retired. I have two grown sons and two sweet granddaughters. In my spare time I enjoy time with the grandkids, special friends and traveling. .

Please reach out to me if I can be of support to you in the coming months. Being a part of the Shady Grove Elementary community is an honor. You have great kids and amazing teachers. I look forward to working with you all as we complete this school year together.

Student safety is a top priority. As such, we routinely complete drills so that students and staff know what to do in case of a real emergency. On 3/29, we completed our hazmat drill in the event there were ever a chemical spill on campus.

Congratulations to our March Red Cape Winners!!

A student earns the Red Cape when he/she INDIVIDUALLY scores the most monthly growth points in either reading or math in the entire grade level!

PreK Reading - Dylan

PreK Math - David

Kinder Reading - Liam

Kinder Math - Tyler

1st Reading - Bryson

1st Math - Elsie

2nd Reading - David

2nd Math - Levi

SHOUT OUT to the following classes for earning the top growth-point averages in their grade for the month of March! These classes will have the trophy signs hanging outside of their classrooms!

PreK Reading - Peña's Class

PreK Math - Bage's Class

Kinder Reading - Green's Class

Kinder Math- Kelly's Class

1st Grade Reading - Sanchez's Class

1st Grade Math - Medrano's Class

2nd Grade Reading - German's Class

2nd Grade Math - Lough's Class

We've noticed students with devices lately and want to send a reminder regarding this district's position on cell phones and other electronic devices at the elementary level.

"The district permits students to possess personal cell phones for safety purposes; however, these devices must remain turned off during the following times on each campus:

Elementary Schools - cell phones and/or smart watches must be turned off and put away from the time a student arrives on campus through dismissal. Earbuds and headphones may only be used for instructional purposes with a district-provided device." (BCISD Student Handbook 2024-2025, pgs 54-55)

Last Week's ADA for SGE: 95.27%

ADA stands for Average Daily Attendance and is defined as the total days of student attendance divided by the total days of instruction. Check out SGE's ADA trends in the chart above.

"98 IS Great!" We'll celebrate as a campus when we hit a week with 98% attendance!

We recognize that illnesses and events take place that necesitate absences, however, we do encourage every student to be in school every day he/she is able. Let's work for 98%!

This week we're celebrating our new Leader of the Pack! Here's what Mrs. Franklin had to say...

Leo kindly and respectfully thanked the cafeteira staff for his food as he picked up his tray at lunch. His actions showed his polite and loving character.

Academics + Character = Success

Order forms were sent home last week. If ordering online, visit:

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Yearbook ID Code: 14634525

Orders are due April 1, 2025.

During Texas Public Schools Month, Masons and elementary schools celebrate and encourage reading by asking students to Take Time to Read every day!

Your child will bring home a Take Time to Read calendar for the month of March. Here's how it works:

-Mark the calendar each day your child reads.

-Turn in the Take Time to Read calendar to the classroom teacher by Friday, April 4th.

-Scottish Rite will bring a prize for students who turned in the completed calendar!

It's that easy! We hope you and your kiddos TAKE TIME TO READ!

Submit an email on the same day as the transportation change request by 1:30 p.m. to sge-transportation@burnetcisd.net

Include the following details in the email:

• Student’s full name
• Student’s grade level
• Student’s homeroom teacher
• The transportation change you want made for today (bus rider to car rider or car rider to bus rider)

Requests made after 1:30pm will not be processed. Notes, phone calls, text messages and emails sent to any other email will not be processed.

7:15am Office Opens

7:40am School Begins

7:45am Tardy Bell

9:00am Students not in attendance are marked absent

1:30pm Transportation changes due, please email: sge-transportation@burnetcisd.net

3:20pm Student Dismissal

4:00pm Office/School Closes

Email: sge-transportation@burnetcisd.net
Website: sge.burnetcisd.net/
Location: 111 Shady Grove Road, Burnet, TX, USA
Phone: (512) 756-2126
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShadyGroveBurnet