What's Happening at School

Play Club began in October as a way to incorporate more free play into the school day. The idea for Play Club is based on research done by Jonathan Haidt, author of The Anxious Generation. This book talks about the rise in mental health issues that has stemmed from a play-based childhood being replaced by a screen-based one. The end of the book gives recommendations for schools to assist in student mental health. The main recommendations are to be a phone free school and incorporate more free play. We've seen many positive effects from starting the day off with play. Join us on Monday or Wednesday mornings to see Play Club in action! Volunteer HERE

Guidance Lessons

Spicewood Elementary follows the Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling programs. All guidance lessons follow the curricular content areas of the Texas Model : Intrapersonal Effectiveness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Post-secondary Planning and Career Readiness, and Personal Health and Safety. Guidance lessons are taught through library time once a month. To opt out for your child, reach out to Emily Copeland. This month we are focusing on Fairness/Justice.

Angel Tree

Each year the Barton Creek neighborhood shops for Spicewood Elementary families to assist them during the holiday season. Contact Emily Copeland if your family needs assistance.

Blessings in a Backpack

Spirit Blessings is a program that provides a non-perishable food bag to students every week throughout the school year to help with food security over the weekend. Bags are delivered on Thursday or Friday. If your family would benefit from this program please reach out!

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