April 17, 2026

Spicewood Principal Newsletter

Hello Spicewood Families,

We want to remind families that motorized vehicles—including dirt bikes—are not permitted on school property at any time, before, during, or after school hours. Our playground and outdoor spaces are open to the community and are frequently used by children and families of all ages. The presence of motorized vehicles in these areas creates a significant safety concern for those using the space. Additionally, we have seen damage to our sports courts and grounds as a result of this activity. We are monitoring this situation closely and appreciate your support in reinforcing this expectation with your children. Our goal is to ensure that our campus remains a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.

When having lunch with your child, please make sure your child is back in the cafeteria with the class at least 5 minutes before the end of the designated lunch period to ensure a smooth and efficient transition. Lunch times are posted at the top of the lunch sign out form. Thank you for honoring our students' learning time and safety!

Sincerely,

Kelley Hirt

Interim Principal

Spicewood Elementary, an IB World School

Upcoming Important Dates:

4/22- STAAR Math 3rd-5th

4/24- Field Day

5/1- 5th grade Exhibition

5/4-5/8- Teacher Appreciation Week

5/11-5/15 Multicultural May Events

5/12- TAG ALPPs Showcase

5/14- One World One Night

5/15- K-4 Spring Learning Celebrations

5/20- 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony (more info coming soon)

5/21- Last Day of School for Students/Class Parties

Beginning Monday, April 20th, any student who has not been picked up by the end of dismissal will be brought to the front office. At that time, parents/guardians will need to come inside and physically sign their child out, as staff members are no longer on duty and students are back under the supervision of the front office. Thank you for your help in ensuring a safe and smooth dismissal process!

🌱 You’re Invited: Spring Learning Celebrations!

It is time to bloom and grow! We are thrilled to invite you to our Spring Learning Celebrations on Friday, May 15th. This is a special day for our students to showcase their hard work, creativity, and the incredible progress they’ve made throughout the semester.

Please find the updated schedule for your child’s grade level below. We can't wait to celebrate our scholars with you!

Event Schedule: Friday, May 15th

Grade Level                                      Time                                                       Location

4th Grade                                          9:15 AM – 9:45 AM                               Classrooms 

Kinder                                               10:00 AM – 11:00 AM                            Meet in the Library

3rd Grade                                         11:15 AM – 12:15 PM                            Classrooms

1st Grade                                          1:30 PM – 2:00 PM                               Classrooms

                                                           2:05 PM – 2:30 PM                               Outside Amphitheater

2nd Grade                                         2:00 PM – 2:30 PM                               Classrooms

Note to Parents: RSVP Here to visit your child's classroom on May 15th. Please be sure to check in at the front office upon arrival. We look forward to seeing you there!

We’re excited to bring our community together for an International Potluck on Monday, April 20th! We’d love for families to participate by bringing a dish (homemade or store-bought) that represents your culture, heritage, or a favorite family recipe. This is always a meaningful (and delicious!) event for our staff. Please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4FADAF2FABFEC61-62714015-international#/

For more information: contact hospitality@spicewoodPTA.org

Join us for a collaborative book study of The Anxious Generation, where we’ll explore the impact of technology, social media, and modern childhood experiences on student well-being. Together, we’ll engage in meaningful discussions, reflect on current practices, and consider ways to support healthier, more balanced childhoods both at school and at home.

We will meet on Monday, April 20th at 3:15 PM and Monday, May 4th at 3:15 PM in the Spicewood Elementary School Library. All staff and community members are welcome to participate.

Dear Panthers, 

Spicewood’s annual Field Day is on Friday, April 24th!  This day is filled with activities to celebrate physical fitness, fair play, good sportsmanship, and most importantly working together to have fun!   Each grade level will be able to participate in a variety of skill-based activities that are stationed all around the playground and field.  

This event will be closed to visitors except for those who have signed up to help run a station via the Sign-Up Genius.  We are so grateful to the many parents who are willing to volunteer!  This event would not be possible without you!!  More information will be sent out soon! 

To ensure a successful day for all, here are 3 important things to remember:

Apply sunscreen before leaving home.  Bring extra to re-apply if needed.  Staff cannot apply sunscreen on children.  

Allow your child to bring a hat and a water bottle.  With more than 650 participants, we cannot keep track of your child’s belongings.  Remember to label everything and don't send anything special.  

Students have the opportunity to participate in a few stations that include water and may get a little wet.  Field Day attire must follow the SWES dress code policy, no bathing suits.  You are welcome to send in a  labeled towel (preferably not a nice one in case it is lost),  plastic bag for wet clothes, and a dry change of clothes for afterwards.  Extra shoes for after are a great idea too!

No open-toed shoes, please! 

Thank you for your support!  

                                                                                            Sincerely,

                                                                                            Coach Pierce & Coach Perry

If you are interested in volunteering for Field Day, please visit this link! Due to the structure of the event, we are unable to accommodate guests or spectators; however, we would love for you to join the fun by signing up as a volunteer.

Grade     Field Day Time     Lunch Time

K             8:15 - 9:30            12:00 - 12:30

1st           9:35 - 10:50          12:20 - 12:50

2nd         1:15 - 2:30            11:40 - 12:10

3rd          1:15 - 2:30            12:40 - 1:10

4th          11:55 - 1:10           11:00 - 11:30

5th          11:55 - 1:10           11:20 - 11:50

Multicultural May is upon us! We have several events planned for this celebration of cultures and want to start with organizing our student parade!

On Thursday, May 14th we encourage students and staff to dress up in their traditional, cultural dress/attire during the school day. We will also be having a One World Parade during the school day where students dressed up will walk the halls and get to represent their country! If you would like your child to participate in the One World Parade, please sign up here so that we can see which countries will be represented. We encourage students and parents to come to our One World, One Night event in their cultural dress/attire!

Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up May 4th–8th, and we’re looking forward to celebrating our amazing teachers! A full schedule of the week’s events is shared in the flyer below so you can see all the ways we’ll be showing our gratitude. 

We’ve added an option for families to make financial contributions to support our Teacher Appreciation Week efforts. Please see the flyer for details, and reach out to Hospitality Chair Sam Bond at hospitality@spicewoodpta.org with any questions. Thank you for helping us make this week extra special for our staff! 

Monday- Breakfast of Champions

Tuesday- Taco bout how amazing you are!

Wednesday- We're TSO Grateful for you!

Thursday- Totally Spud-tacular!

Friday- Sweets for our sweetest!

The school supply sale is up and running! Save money, time, and frustration! 15% off retail prices for the same name brand supplies. No more searching for that one particular 3-hole plastic folder in light green! Supply packs are delivered to classrooms for Meet the Teacher in August! 

Spicewood School Supply Sale use school code SPI001.

Questions? Contact Allison Northcutt at spicewoodsupplies@gmail.com

Make Back to School Easier with EPI School Supply Packs

- Teacher Approved

- Delivered Before the First Day of School

- Save Time & Money

Main Order Deadline- 5/19

www.EducationalProducts.com/ShopPacks

For: Incoming K-6th Grade Students
Dates: July 14-16, 2026
Location: Westwood High School Field House Gym

Camp Options:

Full Day: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM | $250

Half Day: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM | $125

Open to all incoming K–6th grade students interested in cheer! Participants will learn cheers, jumps, and a fun routine led by the Westwood Cheerleaders. This is a great opportunity to build skills, gain confidence, and have fun!

What’s Included:

Camp t-shirt

Cheer bow

Participant photo

Daily snacks

Lunch provided on the final day for full-day participants

Show-Off Performances:

Thursday at 11:30 AM (half-day participants)

Thursday at 3:45 PM (full-day participants)

Questions? Email westwoodcheerboosters@gmail.com or kristen_russell@roundrockisd.org

Registration is a two-step process:

First, complete the registration form. Then, submit payment to confirm your spot.

Westwood Cheer Clinic Registration

Capture your memories in this year's Spicewood Elementary yearbook.

Customize your 2 free pages. Add photos from your computer, Facebook, Google Drive and more! Answer fun memory questions to help remember the year. The 2 custom pages are free and are printed only in your book. Want more pages? each additional 2 pages are just $1.99.

To purchase and customize your yearbook, go to treering.com/validate and enter Spicewood's pass code: 1014538511434913

You must be a parent or student 13 years or older.

Regular price is $33.92

Create custom pages by April 1, 2026

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