Scott Elementary Supports Royse City Homecoming

We are planning some special "PRIDE" days for our students during the week of homecoming. Students will be coming home with a flyer today about our PRIDE days. See next week's schedule below:

Monday - Pull the weight day!
Take on an extra chore at home or school to help your parents and teachers out!

Tuesday - Random act of kindness day!
Perform a random act of kindness just to help someone feel better!

Wednesday - Inspiration appreciation day!
Write a note or draw a picture to say thank you to someone who inspires you!

Thursday - Do something new day!
Try something new today! (maybe food, activity, or meet a new friend)

Friday - Express your school spirit!
Wear your black and gold to best support the Royse City BULLDOGS!!

The Principal Newsletter 08.29.2013

Good Afternoon Scott Parents,

Here is a copy of the Principal's Newsletter that was sent home with the students last week. Be sure to visit save the dates of the different events we have going on this month.

Thank you,

Don Jacobs

Cell Phones in the Parking Lot

This is information regarding a NEW STATE LAW became effective on September 1, 2013.

The new law, Section 425.4252 of the Transportation Code, prohibits the use of a wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle on the property of a public elementary, middle, junior high, or high school for which a local authority has designated a school crossing zone, during the time a reduced speed limit is in effect for the school crossing zone, unless:

(1) the vehicle is stopped; or

(2) the wireless communication device is used with a hands-free device.

This means that during the time that the “school zone” lights are flashing, it is a misdemeanor offense for a driver to use a cell phone while the vehicle is moving anywhere on school property — not just on the road in school zones, but also when driving through the parking lot and drop-off lanes—unless he or she using a hands-free device. It is an affirmative defense if the driver is making an emergency call.

HALL PASS ID System

We have a new security system in the front office this school year called HALL PASS. This program asks the visitor coming in to the building to scan his/her driver’s license in order to obtain a pass complete with photo and date as he/she enters the halls of the school. By scanning the visitors’ driver’s license, within seconds the HALL PASS program determines if the visitor is listed on the National Sex Offender Registry and Violent Offender Against Youth Database. Visitors not flagged are issued a photo ID badge, good for only that day. The system stores the license information so returning volunteers or visitors only have to provide their name, which is rerun through the database. We will also keep your driver license in the front office until you return to check-out.

We are encouraging our frequent visitors to use a Key FOB HALL for easy entry and exit of the school. Our front office staff can issue a blue RFID (Radio Frequency ID) Key Fob for $5.00. The visitor only needs to wave the FOB over the HALL PASS RFID Reader to check-in and check-out. Additionally, if you have children attending other schools in the district, this FOB will work there too. We hope you will find this new system easier for checking into and out of school.

Reminders

You can now receive text message reminders from the principal about school news and upcoming events. We will be using a service called Remind 101 to communicate with parents. This service keeps your information private and is easy to use. Be sure to follow these directions...

Text "@scottpa" to the number "210.305.4054" and you will be enrolled to receive messages from Mr. Jacobs. You can opt-out of messages at anytime by replying, 'unsubscribe @scottpa'. Standard text message rates apply.

All messages sent via text message will also be sent via Twitter and Facebook also.

Back to School Information

Here are a few important dates and times to remember for the start of the school year:

Our Student Registration begins Monday, August 12th and our hours will be from 8:30am-11:30am and 1:00pm-3:00pm each day except for Thursday, August 15th. On hours on Thursday will be from 1:00pm-7:00pm to help accommodate working families.

We will be hosting a Meet the Teacher night on Thursday, August 22nd at 5:00pm-6:30pm.

Our first day of school is Monday, August 26th. Doors open at 7:15am and all students can either have breakfast in the cafeteria or make their way to the classrooms.

Our school will also begin at a new time. The school day will being at 7:40am with the tardy bell ringing at 7:45am.

On August 17^th from 9 AM to 2 PM – the Four Winds Church is sponsoring a Back to School Supply Giveaway.  Free while Supplies Last! 7443 Hwy 66, Royse City: www.fourwindschurch.org  

Back to School Bash – August 23^rd from 7 to 9 PM – The City of Royse and the Chamber are sponsoring a Back to School Bash on Main Street! They will have cotton candy, live music, a dunking booth – Featuring Superintendent Kevin Worthy, Principals Lloyd Blaine and Brent Ringo and Assistant Principal Richard Pense, a bungie pull, face painting, extended business hours, free school supplies, and much more!

Back to School Block Party – August 24^th from 4 to 9 PM – Trinity Baptist Church, 300 N. Erby Campbell is sponsoring a Block Party with hot dogs, snow cones, bounce house, lawn games and school supplies while they last.  Scheduled appearances Air-Evac Helicopter, Fire Truck and live music.

This schedule, school supply lists, and other "back to school" news can be located on our district website.

Be sure to visit our blog frequently for updates on school news.

Welcome to a new school year!

Hello Parents,

I would like to welcome you to our blog for Anita Scott Elementary.

Let me introduce myself. My name is Don Jacobs and I am currently serving as the principal here at Anita Scott Elementary. This year will count has my 15th year in education. I started teaching in 1999 and taught high school computer and mathematics at a small private school called Sunrise Christian Academy in Wichita, Kansas. After two years, I moved to a public school and taught 8th grade mathematics. Afterwards, my wife and moved to Texas and I began teaching 5th graders at Beaver Technology Center in Garland, Texas and eventually went on to teach 4th grade in Rockwall ISD. When Harry H Herndon Intermediate was built, I was asked to serve as the assistant principal for four years and now I am serving here at Anita Scott Elementary. I am very excited to be a part of the Anita Scott family!

When I am not busy being the principal of the best school in Texas, I am a husband and father. My wife and I have two beautiful children; a girl and boy. My daughter is eight years old and my son is six. I enjoy cooking and especially baking at home. Even as an adult, I love playing video games also.

I have a bachelors degree in Education from Emmaus Bible College and a master degrees in Educational Leadership from Dallas Baptist University. Currently, I am working on completing my doctorate degree through Dallas Baptist University.

I hope you enjoy our blog. This is a place where you can find some great information and news about our campus. Throughout the school year, I will continue to update and "tweak" this site so you will have the information you need the most.

Later, I will be posting some information about our "Meet the Teacher" night and back to school news.

Don Jacobs, Principal @ Anita Scott Elementary