Blackland Prairie Leadership Academy - Round Rock ISD

Four circular badges showing certifications: HRS Level 1 Certified in blue, Level 2 Certified in yellow, Level 3 Certified in green, and a gold Leader in Me Lighthouse School seal.

A Note from the Principal

Hello, Blackland Prairie Families,

This week, our students focused on Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood. We talked about the importance of listening with empathy; using our ears, eyes, and hearts before responding. Families can support Habit 5 at home by encouraging children or adults to listen without interrupting, ask questions to understand others’ feelings, and practice explaining their own thoughts calmly and respectfully.

This morning, students also participated in DEAL (Drop Everything and Lead) groups, one of our favorite times of the month! During DEAL, students get to choose a group based on what excites them and spend 30 minutes exploring that interest. This experience empowers students by giving them voice and choice, while also allowing our staff to share passions beyond academic content. Something they truly love!

Finally, a friendly reminder to please have your car rider number ready when picking up your child(ren). If you no longer have your number, please email your child’s teacher, and they will be happy to send a new one to you.

As always, stay safe and take care out on the Prairie!

Did You Know?

Did you know that in Teacher Believed in Me by David K. Hatch and Muriel T. Summers, students share stories of teachers who created supportive environments where they felt valued, respected, and encouraged to succeed. When teachers believed in their students, they built partnerships rooted in trust and mutual respect. Helping students understand that success is stronger when it is shared.

At Blackland Prairie, we support Habit 4 by:

Encouraging positive collaboration among students

Teaching problem-solving skills that honor multiple perspectives

Partnering with families to support student success

When students learn to think Win-Win, they develop empathy, teamwork, and leadership skills that prepare them for life beyond the classroom. Habit 4 helps students understand that we are stronger and more successful when we work together.

New This Week

February 9th through 13th is Kindness Week. BPE will be celebrating Kindness Week with fun dress-up days! Please click here to see our upcoming Kindness Week schedule for our amazing students on the Prairie!!!

We are excited to welcome families to our Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade music programs, where students will showcase their learning and talents! Information for each grade level, including performance dates, times, locations, clothing expectations, and a Google Form for adults interested in helping decorate the stage, is available through the links below. Printed newsletters will also be sent home in this week’s Thursday take-home folders, so please be on the lookout for a colorful flyer. Practice slideshows have been posted in students’ Google Classrooms to support practice at home.

Kindergarten Families

Link to Information Letter: Kindergarten Music Program Letter 2025-2026

Link to Flyer: Kindergarten Music Program Flyer 2025-2026

Link to Slideshow: Kindergarten Music Program 2025-2026

1st Grade Families

Link to Information Letter: 1st Grade Music Program Letter 2025-2026

Link to Flyer:1st Grade Music Program Flyer 2025-2026

Link to Slideshow: 1st Grade Music Program 2025-2026

2nd Grade Families

Link to Information Letter: 2nd Grade Music Program Letter 2025-2026

Link to Flyer: 2nd Grade Music Program Flyer 2026-2026

Link to Slideshow: 2nd Grade Music Program 2025-2026

PTA Executive Board Seeking New Members. Do you know a parent who goes above and beyond to support BPE? Or maybe that parent is you! The PTA is currently seeking dedicated volunteers to join the PTA Executive Board for the 2026–2027 school year. Open positions include President, Vice President of Enrichment Programs, Treasurer, and Parent Involvement Chair. Serving on the PTA Executive Board is a meaningful way to support our students, staff, and school community while making a lasting impact at BPE. For more information or to express interest, please email bpeptanominations@gmail.com

We are excited to share that our Spring Book Fair is coming up, and we are looking for parent and community volunteers to help make it a success! If you are available to volunteer, please sign up using the link below: https://signup.com/go/KpcXCWm. Important Reminder: All volunteers must have an approved RRISD volunteer application on file with the district before volunteering. Thank you so much for your continued support of our library and school community. We truly appreciate your time and help in making the Spring Book Fair a wonderful experience for our students!

On February 12, we are celebrating Crossing Guard Appreciation Day at Blackland Prairie Elementary. Our crossing guards are the first friendly faces many of our students see each morning and the last ones they see as they head home. They work in all types of weather to ensure our Wildcats can navigate the streets safely. Please join us in thanking these dedicated individuals for their commitment to our school community. We appreciate everything you do to keep the Prairie safe.

5th to 6th Grade Transition Information

Below you will find important dates and times for upcoming transition events from Blackland Prairie Elementary to Ridgeview Middle School.

TBD ~ Students (only) take a field trip to RMS Students need to complete a field trip form prior to this visit

February 12th from 6-7 PM @ BPE ~ RMS hosts Parent Information Session . RMS Counselors will provide a Q&A session to answer parent questions.

Choice Sheets (where students select electives) Choice sheets are live from January 30th until 4 PM on February 20th. The timing of choice sheet submissions is NOT a deciding factor in course selection. Please note, that information meetings are on the 4th of February for students and the 12th of February for parents. Students that have not submitted a course sheet by 4 PM on February 20th will make selections with the counselor. Course sheets will be emailed to the student’s email address and must be completed while logged into a RRISD account. Your student will need their student ID (s#) and password.

Band/Orchestra Placement

Students will have an opportunity to try out instruments in the band/orchestra April 10-11. Time slots will be available for families to sign up during the January Fine Arts & Elective Information Night.

4th and 5th Grade Parent Information- New Anonymous Reporting System

Parents of 4th and 5th-grade students,

This past week, your child met with Mr. Fleming during PLC time for an introduction to the district’s new anonymous reporting system, Sandy Hook Promise: Say Something. Due to a shift in the district’s rollout timeline, our students received this training slightly ahead of the official launch date.

We want to ensure you are fully informed about the program and the resources available to your child. If you have any questions or concerns, Mr. Fleming is available to discuss the system with you via phone. Please feel free to reach out to him at mark_fleming@roundrockisd.org or 512-424-8689 to schedule a conversation.