Principals Corner
Welcome back from Spring Break, Texan Families. I hope each of you were able to enjoy your week off. It’s always awesome to kick off our break with Field Day. A huge thank you to our volunteers who helped with Field Day, and an extra huge shout out to Coach Wilson who worked so hard to plan an amazing day for our students. They had a blast!
Our Texans started a little sleepy on Monday morning, but we have quickly bounced back to our normal routines. It’s hard to believe that April is quickly approaching. As an educator there are definitely seasons that are your favorite. This time of year is my absolute favorite (although the start of the year is a close second). As we move into April we see a tremendous amount of growth for students, and all the preparations for celebrations begin to launch. It’s also a time that I am especially thankful to be your child’s principal. Thank you for letting me have a front row seat to all the amazing things that our Texans do each day.
MORE THAN A MEAL APPLICATION
The Free & Reduced meal application process affects many areas of our district & offer additional benefits to your student.
Not only will your child receive healthy meals with an approved application, but Old Town Elementary will also receive extra funding for teachers, technology, and other resources benefiting all our students-Find out more: https://foodservices.roundrockisd.org/free-reduced-meals/
Today is the last day for yearbook orders- Don’t miss out!
5th grade recognition ads, and customizing your 2 individual, free pages! Visit www.treering.com/validate1. OTE passcode: 1016933166592069.
WE NEED YOUR PHOTOS
Calling on all Old Town Elementary parents and faculty, the yearbook team needs your help in creating an awesome yearbook! We need parents and faculty to take photos and share those photos.
Anything related to school events and/or events related to Old Town students. The first day of school, helping around school (News, safety patrol, library, lunch), field trips, book fair, extracurricular activities, Field Day, sports, play dates, get togethers. Individual pictures are great, but we really appreciate group photos. Please make sure all the kids in the photos go to Old Town Elementary.
Please click HERE to be directed to the Treering Share Photos page.
If you do not have an account with treering and have photos to share, please email them to yearbook@otepta.com and please include the grade level of the students and the event taken.
RECOGNITION ADS (FIFTH GRADE)
If you have a fifth grader this year and you are interested in buying a recognition ad; please use the link below and follow the steps. This is a great way to congratulate your fifth grader in completing elementary school and to wish them luck in middle school!
To purchase & customize your recognition ad, use the QR Code below, or:
1 Go to: www.treering.com/validate
2 Enter your school’s passcode: 1016933166592069
3 Click the Buy Yearbook Ad button and follow the steps.
Early Learning Day
Our friends and neighbors are invited to Early Learning Day at Old Town Elementary on April 1 from 9 to 10 a.m. and 1 to 2 p.m. Early Learning Day is an opportunity for families of young learners to explore our campuses and learn more about the enriching educational opportunities we offer. Registration is required.
i-Ready at Home Use
One platform the students at Old Town are using to support their instruction is i-Ready. i-Ready is available for all students in grades 3rd-5th on their Chromebook. Students are able to access this platform at home! After taking a diagnostic assessment (all students have) the platform generates a unique learning path for all students designed to support the needs identified in the diagnostic. This is an amazing resource for families to utilize at home since it is designed specifically for your student. Students can access the platform in both reading and math. Check it out with your Texan!
Reminder-Campus Visitors
As a standard practice anytime you wish to enter the campus you must be signed in using our Raptor system located in the front office. This requires that you provide the front office with your identification. Visitors will not be permitted to enter our campus without identification. This can sometimes lead to disappointments, but I truly appreciate your understanding and our commitment to putting student safety first.
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.
We would like to extend a kind reminder that all students who play on the playground afterschool must have an adult present with them. The playground is not a designated pickup spot. We kindly ask that families refrain from using the playground as a pickup spot with their child afterschool. The playground is not a supervised location after dismissal. Thank you for your help.
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
About Old Town
Email: oldtown_master@roundrockisd.org
Website: https://oldtown.roundrockisd.org/
Location: 2200 Chaparral Drive, Round Rock, TX, USA
Phone: 512-428-7600
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rrisd.oldtown
Twitter: @OTESchool
Instagram: oldtown_elementary