February 20, 2026

Spicewood Principal Newsletter

Hello Spicewood Families,

We had a great (and fast!) short week at Spicewood! From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for generously funding our staff coffee truck on Tuesday. Your kindness added such a meaningful boost to our professional learning day and made our team feel truly appreciated. We’re excited to share that the funds raised were more than enough to cover this visit — and we have already set aside the remaining amount to bring the coffee truck back during Teacher Appreciation Week in May. Because of your generosity this week, no additional funds will be needed for its return. We are so grateful to be part of such a supportive and thoughtful community!

Sincerely,

Melanie Solis

Principal

Spicewood Elementary

Upcoming Important Dates:

2/21- Spicewood Annual Auction & Gala (Online Auction Live Now!)

3/6- Marathon Kids Finale (see info below)

3/11- PTA Meeting

3/13- STEAM Day (Volunteers Needed- please see info below)

3/16-3/20- Spring Break

Mark your calendars for Friday, March 13, 2026! It’s time to spark some curiosity! We are thrilled to announce our annual STEAM Day, sponsored by the PTA. This high-energy day is dedicated to exposing our students to the wonders of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics/Music through immersive, hands-on discovery.
Instead of a typical school day, our classrooms and halls will transform into a hub of innovation. Students will rotate through various engaging experiences, including:

Interactive Inquiry Stations: A "children’s museum" style setup for self-led exploration.

Idea Lab Demonstrations: Professional-grade experiments to wow our learners.

Engineering Design Challenges: Creative problem-solving right in the classroom.

Robotic Play: Hands-on activities to build computational thinking and early coding skills.

Creative Arts: Integrated projects that prove science and art go hand-in-hand.

🤝 We Need Your Help!
To make this day a success, we need parent volunteers to help monitor stations and assist students with their activities. You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to help—just bring your enthusiasm!

Want to be part of the magic? Here is the volunteer sign-up and Click Here to visit our STEAM day website! 

Congrats to Intergalactic Sharks for advancing to State!

In FLL news, our 5th grade team (Beckett, Kai, Miles, Om, Ronav) competed at Central Texas Regional competition on Feb 14th and won first place award in Robot Design!  They’ve also earned a spot in State competition on Mar 7th in Flower Mound, TX. 

After a few chilly weeks that kept us indoors, we’re excited to be back on the track to wrap up our Marathon Kids running season! Join us for the Finale during your child’s Specials class — lace up and run alongside them or come cheer them on for the last 20 minutes of class as they finish strong.

Our students have done an incredible job setting mini SMART goals, staying committed to their progress, and building their endurance and stamina all season long. We are so proud of their hard work and perseverance! 

Kindergarten 8:45-9:35

1st grade 10:35-11:25

2nd grade 7:50-8:40

3rd grade 9:40-10:30

4th grade 12:50-1:40

5th grade 11:55-12:45

If you would like to attend this event, please RSVP by March 2nd so we can pre-print badges.  Here is the link to RSVP.

Starting January 8, 2026, families can complete returning student forms for the 2026–27 school year. You’ll receive an email with your student’s Snapcode. Follow the instructions to quickly and securely complete the forms. If you don’t see your Snapcode, check your spam/junk folder or contact our enrollment team for help. https://www.k12insight.com/Form/Dialogue/DialogueFormDefault?k=PK4Y21G8T6LT@WT4F1KLT@DY8R8F2LT

Dear Spicewood PTA Families,

It’s time to begin planning for the upcoming school year, and we’re excited to open nominations for the Spicewood PTA Board. Applications are due Feb 20th! 

Serving on the PTA Board is a meaningful way to support our students, strengthen our school community, and help shape the programs and events that make Spicewood special. We encourage everyone to apply for any position — whether you’re a longtime volunteer or just looking for a new way to get involved.

At this time, we do not yet have expressed interest in the following key leadership roles:

• President-Elect
• Vice President of Fundraising
• Vice President of Membership & Clubs
• Vice President of Programs

These positions play an essential role in supporting our teachers, engaging families, coordinating events, and helping our PTA thrive. If you’ve ever considered stepping into leadership — this is your moment.

If you’re curious but unsure, we’re happy to answer questions about responsibilities, time commitments, or what serving on the board looks like. You don’t need prior PTA experience — just a heart for our school community.

 Please submit your interest here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfnlbMxZuTGV6xkwlimlFvIVuKUYM2Xeo9HQmL4sArLCSbRQ/viewform?usp=header

We truly believe our PTA is strongest when many voices are at the table. Thank you for considering how you can help lead Spicewood forward.

With appreciation,

Spicewood PTA Board

The Panther Patrol is a parent volunteer group that coordinates with Principal and Teachers to identify volunteer opportunites that engage the community in student mentorship and campus improvements.

Parents can sign up at any of our monthly days to spend the day at Spicewood helping teachers and administrators behind the scenes with anything ranging from landscaping, preparing activities for teachers, and much more!

The dates for the school year are listed on the form so plan ahead, take the day off and join us at Spicewood! Here is the link to sign up if interested: https://forms.gle/GQUx1F2cSPZqoGwL9