Windermere Weekly Update

We had an amazing time at our Apex fun run on Thursday. I saw lots of laughs and it looked like everyone had fun even if it was SO hot! Thanks to everyone who came out to participate and/or volunteer. Thank you to all of you (and your friends and family) who donated to our fundraiser. We appreciate you and are grateful for your support and your partnership for our awesome school.

Congratulations are in order for Mia S., a 4th grader who got 12 out of 12 in a state art competition. Mia will be presented with a medal for being one of the top of TEAM for Texas. Thank you to Molly Wedge, our art teacher, for supporting Mia through the process! Her artwork is titled The Blooms of the Sun.

Congratulations to our Kinder and 1st grade math pentathaletes. They each worked hard and did their best. Congrats to Owen M., Amelia W., Mason T., and Isaiah W. Thank you to Ms. Scharf and all of the Math Pentathlon parent volunteers for helping our students get ready for the competition!

Please make sure your child is here on STAAR testing days. Please avoid scheduling appointments on these days. If your child will be out on the dates below, contact an administrator or the teacher and let them know.

STAAR Testing Days:

• Math 4th & 5th Grade - April 30th
• Math 3rd Grade - May 1st

Please make sure to have your child check the lost and found. These items will be donated soon if they're not picked up.

Cell phones and smartwatches are not essential to students learning in classrooms. Therefore they are not needed at school. These devices have become huge distractions in our building. Please remind your child to adhere to the following:

• 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:

1. 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.
2. 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.

April

30th - 4th & 5th Grade - STAAR Math

May

1st - 3rd Grade - STAAR Math

3rd - Field Day

6th-10th - Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week

24th -

• 8:00 - 3rd Grade Awards
• 9:00 - 4th Grade Awards
• 1:45 - PK Awards

28th -

• 8:00 - Kinder Awards
• 9:00 - 1st Grade Awards
• 10:00 - 2nd Grade Awards

29th -

• 8:00 AM - 5th Grade Completion Ceremony
• Last Day of School - Early Release

PfISD is partnering with the Phoenix House Texas to provide a lunch and learn Zoom series for families!

In these sessions, you will learn about different ways to connect with your teenagers and strengthen your family! Register at the link below to attend one or all of the sessions:

https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLScuztpj.../viewform

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.

• Information about being a volunteer in PfISD
• Link to the volunteer application

Families must reapply each school year. It is very important to complete this application even if you don't think your child will qualify.

Part of the funding for our campus is determined from the results of the submitted applications. Click the link below to complete the application. Call our front office at 512-594-4800 if you need any assistance. All students will receive free breakfast this year.

Email: jennifer.macallister@pfisd.net
Website: https://www.pfisd.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=841
Location: 429 Grand Avenue Parkway, Pflugerville, TX, USA
Phone: 512-594-4800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WindermereES/