International Festival

 

 

Dear Parents,

Save the date for the Caraway International Festival which will be on January 22^nd.

 

At the festival you will find tables hosted by fellow Caraway parents sharing their culture by exhibiting cultural artifacts such as traditional clothing or by providing samples of ethnic foods or by teaching crafts or games related to their culture. The evening will end with a fashion show where parents and students can show off their traditional outfits.

 

So far parents have signed up to share bits of India, Korea, Japan, Singapore, Greece, Germany, Ireland, France and the United States. I encourage all cultures at Caraway Elementary to consider participating in the International Festival.  It is a great way to introduce your culture to the community.  

 

If you would like to assist with representing these countries or adding your culture to the list please send an email to hannapog@gmail.com.

 

The planning meeting has been moved to the school to make it easier for people to attend. It will be in the PTA room from 7:45 to 8:45 am on Wednesday 12/11 and 12/18 to answer questions and to help people get started.

An Hour of Coding

Khan Academy has set up An Hour of Coding! Here is the link so see what it's all about. You can even Code your own greeting card! Have fun and send me a copy of your greeting card! Click on this link: Hour of Code

Corn Dogs for Everyone!

Pajama Flashlight Party!

Hello Caraway Families,

Next Tuesday night we will be holding our first Pajama Flashlight Literacy Night in the Caraway Library from 6:00-7:30 pm!

Here's how it works: you and your family can come and go any time between 6:00 and 7:30 pm next Tuesday, November 19th in the Caraway Library.

We will have all the lights off in the library and the tables moved aside so everyone can relax and read by flashlight!  While we may have a few larger groups reading together, our hope is that we will have little family/friend groups spread out reading all over the library at the same time.

You may dress in pajamas or bring stuffed animals/pillows if you'd like but the only thing you really need is a flashlight and a love for reading!

You may bring favorite books from home or we will have library books pulled and placed on the tables that you may choose to read.

The goal of this literacy night is to build community around literacy and to remind ourselves and our students that READING IS FUN!

See you there!

International Festival!

 

 

 

 

Calling Volunteers for the International Festival

After a couple of years of hiatus, the Caraway International Festival is back!

Save the date for January 22nd, 2014!

The Caraway International Festival will showcase the school’s rich cultural diversity.

We need volunteers to make the festival a success.

 

If you are interested in volunteering please send an email to hannapog@gmail.com

Please also attend the 2 planning meetings at theSpicewood Public Library:

1) Tuesday, November 19th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm

2)  Monday, December 9th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm 

Looking forward to a great event!

Thank You,

Hanna Horsey

International Festival Chair

Movember!

It’s Movember and I'll be growing a moustache to raise funds and awareness for men's health. It's going to be a hairy journey and I want you to be part of it.

Fight for your right to change the face of men’s health, enlist for Movember and JOIN MY TEAMnow.

A moustache is the mark of a man, and today it is a symbol to spark conversations about important health issues. So guys, pledge to grow a Mo today, or ladies, join the team to support my Mo.

Find out more about why you should join me by taking a look at THE CAUSES WE ARE FIGHTING FOR.

Thanks for supporting Gen Mo and helping us change the face of men's health.

United We Mo!

Mr. Sosa

Remind101

Want to get reminders about upcoming events at school? In the classroom?
Just text @jessesosa to (469)208-6037
It is completely free and you will receive short text reminders from me straight to your cell phone!

Report Cards!

Our first set of report cards will be going home this week! Please sign one copy and return it in the envelope provided. If you have any questions about your student's grades, feel free to email me.

TAG Information Meeting

TAG Referral Information Meeting

Thursday, Nov. 7th

5:30p-6:30p

Kathy Caraway Library

If you would like information about whether or not to have a child tested, referral procedures, or testing for the Talented and Gifted Program please plan on attending this meeting

Watch DOGS

The WatchDOGS program is an important part of our school and we're looking for more dads (or step-dads, uncles, grand-dads or older brothers) to be part of this awesome program.   The WatchDOGS dads at Caraway help keep the school safe and provide a positive and active role-model for all students at our school.  Its a great way to get a glimpse of their students' everyday world during school hours and is an EXTREMELY rewarding experience.

The typical WatchDOGS volunteer day will be spent in the kids classrooms, help around the office and library, help monitor lunch and recess and just be a positive male presence in the school.  If you choose to come at the beginning of the day - you and your child will be on the morning KOWL news as well (the kids love being on the news with their dads).

We don't require a huge commitment - come when you can!  An hour or two, a half-day, a full day - whatever works with your schedule.

I bet if you ask your child "Do you want me to be a WatchDOG dad at school?" - the answer will be "Yes….PLEEEEEEEEESE DAD!!!!!"

Please email our Top Dog - bruce.kornfeld@gmail.com or call him at 512-934-1686 to get set up to be part of the WatchDOGS program.

Red Ribbon Week Oct 21-25

Monday: “Sock it to Drugs” day – wear crazy or mismatched socks

Tuesday: “Stomp out Drugs” day - wear tennis shoes

Wednesday: “Boot out Drugs” day – wear boots or western wear

Thursday: “Pledge to be Drug Free” day - wear red, white and blue

Friday: “Say BOO to Drugs” day – wear Halloween colors or t-shirt

October Dates to Remember

October 1, 2013      3rd Grade Program & General PTA Meeting @ 7:00 p.m.

October 2, 2013      Spirit Night - Catfish Parlour (5 p.m. - 9 p.m.) 15% of evening sales go to Kathy Caraway PTA

October 9, 2013      International Bake & Walk to School Day

October 10, 2013    Caraway PTA Science Night 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. @ Caraway Elementary

October 14, 2013    No School (student holiday)

October 18, 2013    Annual "HOOT" Caraway Picnic 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. @ Caraway Elementary by the school playground

October 23, 2013    Caraway PTA Family Skate Night 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Playland Skate Center

October 30, 2013    Early Release

Scholastic Books

Dear Parent,
I have exciting news... You can now place your Scholastic Book Club orders online!

Browse all the great monthly Club selections at low prices and order online - all while helping our classroom earn FREE books, software, and resources.

Here's how it works:

1. Use the information below to access the Scholastic Book Clubs Web site.
2. Follow the prompts to set up your account to use all year long!
3. Browse the titles with your child, and place your order with your credit card.
4. Your order will come to me, and your credit card payment will go directly to Scholastic's secure server. There's no need to send money to school.
5. After I submit the entire class's order to Scholastic, your order will be delivered to our classroom for your child to take home.

www.scholastic.com/parentordering

Class Activation Code: HFMNM

Remember, placing your online credit card order is completely safe and secure.
Ordering online is the most convenient way to use Scholastic Book Clubs. You can order anytime, right up until the online order due date. And this month, our class can earn additional FREE books, just for trying this online ordering service. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,
Mr. Sosa

Cafeteria Volunteers

CAFETERIA MONITOR VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION!
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 12, 2013
8-8:20am
CARAWAY CAFETERIA ANNEX

Help is needed in the cafeteria at lunchtime! This is an excellent opportunity for parents who do not want a long-term volunteer commitment. At Kathy Caraway, we have a unique program that gives the children two recess periods. During lunchtime, one parent volunteer assists the children in the cafeteria and one helps out on the playground. Without parent volunteers, the children will not get a second, lunchtime recess!  When children have more breaks, they come back to class more able to focus on their schoolwork.
Please join us for this brief orientation detailing how you can participate as a cafeteria monitor volunteer!
Can’t make it but still want to volunteer?  Please email Nicole Dockrey atnicole.dockrey@gmail.com for more information.

Education Go Get It Week!

During the week of September 23-27, we will be promoting education by celebrating and learning during "Education Go Get It Week".  Please partner with us by encouraging your children to dress in the following ways:

Monday, Sept. 23:  "Give a Hoot/ College Bound":  Students and teachers wear Kathy Caraway school t-shirts.

Tuesday, Sept. 24:  "Dress for Success":  Students dress up in career outfits or as if they are going for an interview.

Wednesday, Sept. 25:  "Step up for Education":  Students and teachers wear sneakers or tennis shoes.

Thursday, Sept. 26:  "Hats off to College":  Students and teachers wear their favorite collegiate hat.

Friday, Sept. 27:  "Show Your College Spirit":  Students and teachers wear their favorite collegiate t-shirt.

You can also help us by having discussions with your children about where you went to school and what it took for you to get there.  They're never too young to start talking about what they want to do in the future and what type of education it takes to perform this job.  Although their possible career interests will probably change many times throughout their childhood, it's a great discussion to continue!

Upcoming Important Dates

September 2- Labor Day, No School
September 4- Boy Scout Speeches
September 5- Severe Weather Drill
September 9- Open House;6:00-TAG,6:30-K-2
7:00-PTA Meeting, 7:30 -3-5
September 10- Lock Down Drill
September 22-Twenty for 20  (Autism Benefit) @ Tony C's; 5-8 pm
September 25- Early Release; 12:45, Family Skate Night  6:00-8:30
October 2- Spirit Night at Catfish Parlour; 5-9 pm
October 10 Science Night
October 14- No school
October 18 Hoot Family Picnic:6:00-8:00 pm
October 23 Family Skate Night; 6:00-8:00 pm
October 30 Early Release/ Just in Time Training
November 2- Harvest Festival