Hello Sommer Stallions, I hope this finds everyone enjoying their weekend. I apologize for the delay in sending this newsletter. It is my daughter's birthday today and we had family in town. In all the birthday fun I forgot to schedule send this.
We are kicking off HEALTHY LIVING Week with WEARING RED tomorrow (Monday). Help us celebrate Red Ribbon Week and Digital Citizenship Week with some fun dress up days. Both of these weeks are truly about making Healthy Choices and so we are thankful to Mrs. Macre our counselor and Mrs. Connair our ITS for collaborating on this. See below for the dress up days. (But you're welcome - - with the combination into one week, it is only one week of dress up days.) Please note that October 30th is Book Character Day. This is a time wear kids to wear a costume that is feature in a Book...and fortunately many of our movies and characters have been turned into books. with this, please be mindful that we have students ranging from age 3-12. There should be nothing too scary. Also, no full masks or full face paint (where you cannot identify the students allowed. There should also be no accessories that would be distracting or considered to be a weapon (even if they are fake).
We are getting ready to kick off our UIL season. Please see the information below. You must read through the slides to get to the Registration Link. REGISTRATION CLOSES OCTOBER 25th - TODAY!
Do you have a Veteran in your family? See more information below. If your veteran is not able to attend, be sure to send in their picture for the slide show. If your student is NOT currently in the TAG (Talented and Gifted) Program, and you would like more information about this, we have an information session coming up.
What? TAG Parent Information Night Who? Parents interested in learning about the RRISD Elementary TAG program and testing process When? November 10, 2026 at 5:00pm Where? Sommer cafeteria Please reach out to Ms. Granger or Ms. Conrad with questions. Let's make it a great week! Brooke Elarms Brooke_Elarms@roundrockisd.org. |
Healthy Living Week - 10/26-10/30 |
We are excited to announce that we are combining our annual Red Ribbon Week and Digital Citizenship Week initiatives again this year! This joint effort allows us to deliver a unified message to our students about making safe, healthy, and responsible choices, both in their physical lives and in the digital world.
Join us in celebrating Red Ribbon & Digital Citizenship Week! Here is a quick reference guide for each day's dress-up theme: Monday, 10/26: Red-y to Make Smart Choice-Wear RED or school colors Tuesday, 10/27: Healthy Habits Head to Toe-Wear FUN SOCKS or HAIR Wednesday, 10/28: Represent Your House, True Character Online & Off: Wear HOUSE colors
Thursday, 10/29: Disconnect to Recharge and Follow Your Dreams-Dress in your favorite PJ's Friday, 10/30: Show Good Character On and Offline!-Dress like a favorite BOOK CHARACTER |
Sommer Families,
Is there a Veteran in your family? If the answer is “yes”, the students and staff would like to show our appreciation and honor your Veteran in person as well as be included in a slideshow that will be presented at our Veterans Day Assembly on Wednesday, November 11th at 8:00am in the Sommer Cafeteria. If your family would like to contribute a photo to the slideshow, please send a digital photo to your child’s homeroom teacher, no later than Wednesday, November 5th. When emailing your child’s teacher please include:
A digital photo of your family’s Veteran(.jpg or .png format) Your Veteran’s name, military branch, & years of service Relation to your child(examples: grandparent, great grandparent, aunt/uncle)
Will your Veteran be joining us at our November 11th assembly? If the answer is “yes,” please fill out the form below, no later than Thursday, November 6th. Click this link to RSVP for our Veterans Day Assembly |
UIL Information
Ready to show off your skills, try something new, and compete for your school? Join our UIL Academic Teams! Whether you are an imaginative writer, a master storyteller, a math whiz, or a strategic thinker, there is an event built just for you:
Creative Writing (Grade 2): Turn prompts and captioned pictures into your own original story by weaving image details right into the plot. Ready Writing (Grades 3-5): Challenge yourself to write a clear, original, and well-organized composition under timed conditions.
Storytelling (Grades 2 & 3) & Oral Reading (Grades 4 & 5): Bring tales to life and captivate audiences with your voice, expression, and delivery. Music Memory (Grades 3-5): Put your ears to the test as you learn to recognize classic musical masterpieces and their composers.
Chess Puzzles (Grades 2-5), Number Sense (Grades 4 & 5) & Spelling (Grades 3-5): Challenge your mind with fast-paced mental math, strategic board battles, and high-level vocabulary. You'll make new friends, build skills that set you apart, and get the chance to represent our school in competition! Interested? REGISTER TODAY!! TAG PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT What? TAG Parent Information Night Who? Parents interested in learning about the RRISD Elementary TAG program and testing process
When? November 10, 2026 at 5:00pm Where? Sommer cafeteria Please reach out to Ms. Granger or Ms. Conrad with questions. |
MySchoolBucks
Log in to myschoolbucks.com to put money on your child's account. You will need their 6 digit ID number to register. (For older students, you can ask them for their "s number". For younger students, you may need to reach out to their teacher or check in HAC.)
WELCOME TO SOMMER slide deck. |
Mission, Vision, & Values |
Our Mission: Cultivating excellence for ALL learners.
Our Vision: Sommer Elementary is a welcoming environment where everyone belongs and is valued, while all learners develop the skills needed to excel in an ever-changing world. Our Values:
Collaboration: Collaboration is working together, sharing ideas, and contributing equally to achieve a common goal through effective communication and shared resources.
Community: Students, staff, and parents work together to cultivate belonging through connection, kindness, inclusivity, and empathy, with genuine care for others. Growth: Continuous pursuit of your best through learning, self-reflection, and progress toward lifelong goals. Integrity: Consistently demonstrating honesty, responsibility, trustworthiness and ethical behavior both in academic work and interactions with others - “Do the right thing, even if no one is watching.”
Purposeful Work: The gaining and application of knowledge, skills, and values through experience and meaningful work. |
Nurse's Nook - Stephanie Burke |
Please remember if you need to turn in any paperwork or medication forms to me, they need to have a parent signature! |
Sommer Families!
The countdown has begun for STEAM Night. We have lots of high school groups and organizations ready to host activities for your families, but we still have lots of prep work and volunteers needed for Steam night. Please consider volunteering. Some things can be done at your house on your own time! This is also a great way to meet more people in our community!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4FA5AD22A4F5C61-66758551-steam#/ |
Healthy Lifestyles Presents - SNACK WARS |
Round Rock ISD has proposed a VATRE to be on the ballot for the November 3rd election. A VATRE is a Voter-Approved Tax Rate Election. If you would like more information regarding the VATRE, please see the RRISD VATRE web page. |
McNeil Mavericks Basketball
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MAV Madness Event - October 29th, Thurs - Introduction of our Basketball team with games and prizes Elementary Day Game- November 14th, Sat - Elementary students get in free and game for prizes Middle School Night Game - January 22nd, Fri - Middle students get in free and game for prizes
Please come support our Basketball team. We will be fun to watch and should put on a good show. |
Sunday, October 25th - UIL Registration closes
The Week of October 26th - 30th - Healthy Living Week Dress Up days Monday, November 2nd and Tuesday, November 3rd - Vision and Hearing Screening Thursday, November 5th - 1st grade Field Trip
Monday, November 9th - PK-2nd grade Author Visit - Raakhee Mirchandani Tuesday, November 10th - TAG Parent Info Night (for prospective students) 5:00-6:00PM
Wednesday, November 11th - Veteran's Day Assembly Friday, November 13th - STEAM Night
Tuesday, November 17th - SNACK WARS November 23rd - 27th - No School - Fall Break December 18th - January 4th - Winter Break
January 5th - Students Return from Winter Break |
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