NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER

As we enter into November, I am grateful for the support of the Dearing Community. Thank you for attending your child’s fall parent-teacher conference. We know how important it is for your child’s success that we work together on their behalf. At conferences, it was our goal to communicate important information with you and to set future goals.

We turn our attention to the wonderful joys of giving thanks for the good things we have. At Dearing Elementary, we are grateful for our students and their unique gifts and strengths they bring to our community. We are grateful for our teachers and the countless hours of planning, preparing and preparation to build a culture of academic success and achievement. We are grateful for our parents for their support and encouragement to be the best school we can possibly be for our students.

I want to give a big shoutout to the PTO Board, parents, and staff that worked tirelessly the last few weeks to bring the Fall Fest together. It was an amazing night! Thank You!

We are excited about the many things to come that will help our students and community blaze a trail forward into academic success.

Shawn Joseph

Principal

**This is an example. A hard copy went home in our Wednesday folders.**

Eagle Families,

We will host a Thanksgiving luncheon during each grade levels lunch time on Friday 11/15. Due to limited space, we will have parents enjoy lunch with their children in the classroom. The cafeteria will be selling a Thanksgiving meal. There will be a flyer going home to RSVP. If you plan to purchase the meal on Friday, the cafeteria only accepts cash or check. They're unable to take a credit card. I also attached the flyer here as well.

GT

Parents of students who were referred for GT will receive permission to screen consent forms November 4th. Please sign and return them by November 15th

Guidance Lesson

The lesson for November will focus on Kindness across all grade levels.

Leslie Atherton

School Counselor

512-594-4526

Happy November, Eagles!

As we embrace the cozy month of November, we will also begin to see an increase in illnesses- colds, flu and tummy bugs! Remember that students are required to stay home if they have a fever (100°+), vomiting or diarrhea within the previous 24 hours. They must be free of symptoms without the use of symptom reducing medication before they return to school. Some rashes and other conditions may also require that your student remain at home. I would very much appreciate notification of illnesses as well, as it is very helpful for me to monitor which illnesses are showing up in which classrooms. Feel free to reach out via email or phone.

Please encourage your students to practice good hygiene like washing hands frequently with soap and water, covering coughs and sneezes with a tissue or elbow, and avoiding touching their face, especially the eyes, nose and mouth.

Also, this is another reminder that it is against PfISD policy for students to carry medication (including cough drops) at school. Whenever possible medication should be given at home instead of school, however, if your child needs medication during the school day, it must be kept and administered in the clinic. Please contact me for the appropriate form(s). All medication must be in the original container and prescription medications must have the prescription label dated within the last year.

If you have any concerns about your child’s health or care at school, please contact me at 512-594-4535 or samantha.vano@pfisd.net.

Stay healthy and safe, Eagles!

Samantha Vano, RN

Eagle Families,

Dearing is once again hosting career day on November 22nd. We're very excited to showcase our community members to our students. I'm sure you've seen information from your child's teacher, but just wanted to remind you there is still time to sign up if you wanted to participate and speak to a class or classes. The deadline to register is Friday November 8th..

Thanks,

Family and Parent Engagement Committee

Hello Parents!

Friday Enrichment schoolwide deployment has been a great success! Students are having a great time exploring their enrichment activities.

REMINDER: Enrichment takes place on Fridays from 7:45am-8:15am. Students who come in tardy (after 7:35am) on Fridays will not be able to participate in that Friday's enrichment time. Please make sure your students are getting to school on time.

Email: DRES@pfisd.net
Website: https://www.pfisd.net/Page/4479
Location: 4301 Gattis School Road Round Rock, TX 78660
Phone: (512) 594-4500
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Twitter: @DearingES_PfISD