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,

We are so grateful for the wonderful dads who took time out of their busy schedules to come and teach a science lesson to our 5th-grade students. What a powerful example of Habit 8: Find Your Voice and Inspire Others to Find Theirs. Our students loved learning alongside these role models, and we are thankful for the way our families continue to support and enrich the learning happening at Blackland Prairie.

This year, we are also focusing deeply on math growth for all students. Our teachers are working intentionally to create meaningful learning experiences, and our students are rising to the challenge. We are excited to see the progress they will make throughout the year as they build both confidence and skills in math.

And finally, our Book Fair has arrived! This is always such a special time on campus, as students and families explore new books and share in the joy of reading. We look forward to welcoming you at our events next week and can’t wait to see the excitement on students’ faces as they discover their next great read.

As always, stay safe and have fun out on the Prairie!

Did You Know?

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New This Week

Staff Member of the Month. We invite you to nominate a BPE staff member for this month’s recognition! Your nomination can be for anyone who works at BPE, teachers, office staff, custodians, aides, or anyone who makes a difference in our school community. Please submit your nomination at this LINK by 5:00 pm, this Sunday, October 5th.

Lunch with a Loved One/Grandparent is this Tuesday, October 7th, 2025! Please arrive a few minutes prior to your student's scheduled lunch time with a valid form of identification. You must check in and receive a visitor badge. Visitors will not be permitted to enter the school without identification. After you locate your student in the cafeteria, you will be able to eat with them at one of the tables in the cafeteria or in the Gym. We ask that all visitors leave promptly at the end of their student's lunch time to make room for the next group of Loved Ones. If you would like to purchase a meal from our cafeteria, the cost is $5.00 (cash or check only; credit cards are not accepted). After lunch is over, visitors are welcome to take their student to the library and enjoy the Fall Book Fair!

Lunch Times:

10:25am - 10:55am ECSE/TWC
10:25am - 10:55am FLC, ECSE/FCC
11:45am - 12:15pm FCC
10:30am - 11:00am Pre-K
10:45am - 11:15am Kindergarten
11:25am - 11:55am 1st Grade
11:05am - 11:35am 2nd Grade
11:45am - 12:15pm 3rd Grade
12:20pm - 12:50pm 4th Grade
12:35pm - 1:05pm 5th Grade

Volunteers Needed. We are excited to welcome Grandparents and Loved Ones to join their student for a special lunch! To help make this event a success, we need volunteers. If you’re able to assist, please sign up HERE. ✨ A friendly reminder: All on-campus volunteers must complete and be approved through the online RRISD Volunteer Application before attending. Thank you so much for your support. We couldn’t do it without you!

Thank you all for your participation in this year’s International Fair and for taking the time to create such thoughtful presentations to share with our school community. We are excited to share this link for families to preview the display boards ahead of the event. This preview helps ensure clear communication and allows our PTA to confirm that all materials align with the expectations for this elementary-level event. Displays should reflect:

Age- and grade-appropriate content
A focus on sharing cultural traditions and information about countries
No political opinions or biases

If you have any questions or feedback regarding the displays, please contact Mr. Fleming and the PTA President by Tuesday, October 7th. Thank you again for your support and for helping make the International Fair a meaningful experience for our students!

Reminder from Nurse Krissy: Please remember to send a change of clothes with your child. Unexpected accidents can happen, such as potty accidents, spills at lunch, or getting muddy at recess. Having an extra set of clothes on hand is always a good idea.

Cafeteria Video: Please take a moment to watch this brief, 4-minute video outlining our cafeteria expectations and behavior guidelines. We greatly appreciate parental support in reinforcing the good table manners students are learning at school, so they can carry them into their homes and public settings. Thank you for your continued support.

Girls Who Game Application Is Open!

Girls Who Game is an extracurricular program which provides an opportunity for students to learn about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through gaming, specifically Minecraft. The players learn such skills as computational and critical thinking, communication, collaboration, creativity, problem-solving, and innovation. We will meet on Wednesdays from 2:55 - 4:00 starting in October.

The last day to apply is Friday, October 10th.

https://forms.gle/qpSsyf2airr9cuLo8

Arrival and Dismissal Reminders- Part 2

Thank you for your continued support and adherence to our morning arrival and afternoon dismissal procedures.

We are excited to share the progress we've already made in 2 weeks! On the first day of school, dismissal took us almost until 3:35 p.m. to have all students exit the building. By the week during normal dismissal (outside the rainy day/lightning delay) we improved to 3:08. So impressed with all of your efforts with following the rules. Below are a few reminders to keep us safe and one update (shared above as well in the NEW this Week Section):

Reminders

Our student safety patrol is back on schedule. You will see students in yellow vests assisting with opening and closing doors.
Back carider lane does not allow for left turns out of the parking lot. This is posted on the STOP sign and can cause a serious collision for those traveling on Fernspring.
Back walkers should enter the campus via the sidewalk closest to the pond. No walkers should cross from Trailing Vine to this location. All walkers need to utilize the crossing guards that are stationed at the two 4-way stops located at the front of the school and in the back by the pond.

Update

You will now see cones placed in the front parking lanes next to our crosswalk for our district busses during MORNING drop-off. There has been additional busses add to our campus this year and the times are adjusted where they are not coming in right at 7:10 am. Car rider parents, please be aware of this change and following staff directions to keep this section open for this campus need once the busses arrive on campus.

Any student arriving late (after 7:35 AM) must be signed in at the front office by a parent or guardian. Please do not drop off your child without signing them in if they are late, as we will need to call you to return and complete the process. Thank you for your understanding.

Coming Up

October 6-10 Fall Book Fair

October 7 Grandparents Lunch

October 8 National Walk to School Day

October 9 International Fair 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM

October 13 No School/Staff Development Day/Parent-Teacher Conferences

October 16 National Boss' Day - Dress in Business Clothes

October 20 No School

October 22 Fall Pictures

October 29 Whiskers Fun Run