Savannah Shoutout
August 23rd, 2023
August 23rd, 2023
going strong!
Happy Wednesday, families!
Our school year is going strong! Kids are falling into a routine, our hallways are orderly, and we are seeing many happy learners. A few notes for this week:
September 1st is a half day. Students will dismiss at noon.
Make sure you fill out a background check if you plan to eat lunch with your student or volunteer in any capacity. The background check application link is provided below. We will begin allowing parents to eat lunch with their students on Monday, August 28th.
Read the info below on celebrating birthdays on our campus.
Join Ms. Chapman for the Family Dog Walk on Saturday (details below).
"Future Bengal Night" is this Friday at the Braswell football game!
Lost and Found: Our wonderful Boy Scouts will be managing our lost and found this year. In order to keep the items manageable, we will be taking unclaimed items to our donation bins at the end of each month. Make sure you check the rack outside the gym each week for missing gear.
--Mrs. Hawkins and Mrs. Chartrand
BIrthdays!
We are happy to celebrate your child's birthday at school. We allow parents to send birthday trinkets for their child's class if they want, however, WE DO NOT ALLOW BIRTHDAY TREATS or FOODS. Cupcakes/cake/candy etc. compete with healthy meals and snacks. We will not serve them.
Background ChEcks
Families: Savannah requires background checks for anyone volunteering on campus OR coming to campus for lunch with their student/s. Make sure your background check is up to date. We will begin allowing families to eat lunch with their students on August 28th. This gives our teachers and students time to practice cafeteria procedures properly before we welcome guests.
Spirit Days
Let's rock our school spirit each week! Our goal is 100% participation!
Every week days:
Thursdays- Braswell spirit days- Wear black and red or Bengal spirit shirts
Fridays- Savannah spirit days- wear blue, orange, or green or Gator spirit shirts
College Shirt Wednesdays:
9/27
10/25
11/29
12/13
1/31
2/28
3/27
4/24
5/22
a note on half days
In Denton ISD, our teachers are a Professional Learning Community, in short, this means we work together to ensure all kids learn at high levels. We do not believe that they are “my kids” but they are “all of our kids!” In order to do this work, our district has built in collaboration time for our teachers which directly impacts our instructional practices. Even though it is a half day for students, it is important that your students are present for learning, as we have a modified instructional schedule. This is not a “free day”, so it is important that students are in the building to learn. In addition, it is essential that you pick your student up on time (12 PM) so that teachers can get straight to planning. If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. We appreciate your support as we continue to do what’s best for kids.
For more information on the PLC process, see attached article.
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GRade level NewsLetters
possible new pre-k at paloma Creek
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Denton ISD is considering opening a new Pre-K section at Paloma Creek Elementary (1600 Navo Rd, Aubrey, TX 76227) to meet the growing needs of our families in the Braswell Zone.
This new Pre-K section would serve only 4-year-old students who meet one of the state eligibility qualifiers:
Learning English as a second language
Homeless
Dependent of a member of the military on active duty, injured or killed while on active duty
Currently or has ever been in the State of Texas foster care
Dependent of an individual who received the Star of Texas Award
Please complete this short survey to indicate your interest in attending the new Pre-K section at Paloma Creek. Completing this form does not guarantee placement at Paloma Creek.
If you have questions, please reach out to the Pre-K Department @ 940-369-0465 or at PreK@dentonisd.org.
Sincerely,
Cecilia Holt
Pre-K Director. Here si the
Denton ISD
ESD On Half Days
Dear Families,
Denton ISD will provide engagement for students on the upcoming early release day, September 1, 2023, from 12:00 pm until 3:00 pm for elementary children. The Extended School Day program will coordinate with each campus to provide engaging activities for students while teachers are participating in Professional Learning Communities. In addition, Denton ISD transportation will be provided at both the early release time (12:00pm) and the regular release time (3:00 pm) for all eligible elementary bus students.
Parents must sign up each month to participate. If your student currently attends ESD, you do not need to sign up.
If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the Extended School Day office at 940-369-0080.
Participation in this opportunity will require completion of the form below. All forms must be submitted no later than August 25, 2023 to participate.
English
https://forms.gle/SyZ9XcLUAWNKrMqG9
Estimadas Familias:
El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Denton brindará actividades escolares para estudiantes el día de salida temprano, 1 de septiembre de 2023 de las 12:00pm hasta las 3:00pm para niños de primaria. El programa Día Escolar Extendido se coordinará con cada campus para brindar actividades escolares para estudiantes mientras los maestros están participando en grupos de aprendizaje profesional. Además, se proporcionará transporte de Denton ISD tanto a la hora de salida temprano (12:00pm) y a la hora de salida regular (3:00pm) para todos los estudiantes de primaria elegibles para utilizar el autobús.
Los padres deben inscribirse cada mes para participar. Si su estudiante atiende actualmente ESD (Día Escolar Extendido, por sus siglas en Inglés), no necesita registrarse.
Si tiene alguna pregunta, favor de comunicarse con la oficina de Día Escolar Extendido al 940-369-0080.
Para participar en esta oportunidad, requerirá completar el siguiente formulario. Todos los formularios deben ser enviados a más tardar el día 25 de agosto de 2023 para participar.
español
https://forms.gle/TaBmvAxecCKfnefc7
EXPO Transfers
Savannah Events
Aug. 26th Family Dog Walking Day (8:00 am outside the cafe)
Sept. 1st Half Day--Students Dismiss at 12:00
Sept. 4th Labor Day-- No School
Sept 19th Dress and Talk Like a Pirate Day
Sept 19th PTA Membership Meeting Savannah Cafe 6:30
Sept. 25 4th Grade Field Trip to Clear Creek
Sept. 27th Curriculum Night at Savannah