Hooked on Books ~ Canyon Creek Elementary ~ NW Austin 2012
Sharon Whisnand, Librarian and Cathleen Smith, the Library Enrichment Coordinator at Canyon Creek Elementary in RRISD have got the students stirred up about the "Six Flags to Succeed" program that is going on. Each student can receive one free admission ticket to Six Flags when they complete 6 hours of reading. Who doesn't want to go to Six Flags!!
There will be additional rewards this year for the first two classes with 100% participation. The first place class will receive a trophy, lunch time in the library and their pictures in the year book! An extra recess will be given to the second class winner.
Students need to bring completed and signed forms to the library and a "fish" with the students name on it will be placed in the pond in the main hallway. All forms must be submitted by Friday, February 24th, 2012! Any questions call Sharon or Cathleen at the Library: 512-428-2815.
Canyon Creek Elementary knows how to have fun getting their students "Hooked on Books!!"
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek Elementary "Pay It Forward" Week
I love the concept of "Pay It Forward" which is the philosophy of doing a good deed for someone else in hopes that the receiver will one day do a good deed for someone else.
Canyon Creek Elementary is dedicating a week February 27 - March 2nd, 2012 as "Pay It Forward" Week! Students, teachers and staff working together will pay it forward this year by assembling 50 take home bags for the parents of children that are born premature. They will be donating these bags to "A Hand to Hold Organization".
Canyon Creek community can make a difference by donating items in order to fill these bags. There will be bins in the hallway below the stairs to place the donations. Items needed are:
They are also searching for more volunteers after March 2nd to help assemble the bags. Please contact Denise Haverda at dhaverda@yahoo.com if you have any questions or can offer assistance. Let's all make sure this project Pay It Forward is a success!
RRISD ~ NW Austin, Texas ~ Canyon Creek residents ~ Calling all Kindergartners for 2012-2013!
If you have a little one ready to start kindergarten in the Round Rock School District in the fall of 2012 don't forget to mark you calendars for registration the week of March 5-9, 2012.
Any child who will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2012 and who lives in the Round Rock ISD is eligible to attend the districts full day kindergarten. If you have a child who is eligible, please go to your neighborhood elementary school anytime between 9am and 2pm on March 6 to register.
Canyon Creek residents be sure to register your students!
What Parents should bring to registration on March 6:
Proof of residence within the district (contract on house, lease agreement, actual title to house or current RRISD tax statement)
Child's official birth certificate
Child's immunization record (see requirements)
Child's social security card (preferred but will not prevent enrollment)
You should come to registration even if you do not have all of the above information.
Parents will be given notice of when these items are due.
Requirements for immunizations your child needs:
Your child will not be admitted to school unless (s)he has had immunizations for:
DTP series - five doses, unless the fourth dose was received on or after the 4th birthday in which case only four doses are required.
Polio - four doses, one of which must have been received on or after the 4th birthday. Or, if the third dose was administered on or after the 4th birthday only three doses are required. If any combination of four doses of OPV and IPV was received before four years of age no additional dose is required.
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) - two doses of measles, mumps, rubella containing vaccine are required. The first dose must be administered on or after the 1st birthday and the second dose must be administered before entry into kindergarten.
Hepatitis B - three doses of Hepatitis B are required.
Hepatitis A - two doses
Varicella - two doses of varicella vaccine received on or after the 1st birthday (if the child has NOT had chickenpox)
Some of the immunizations require three doses a few months apart; therefore, we advise you to begin them early and complete them in mid-August. Contact your family doctor or county health office for the immunizations. Immunization requirements may change so check the immunization website for updates.
If you are considering the sale or purchase of a Canyon Creek or area home, I would love the opportunity to earn your business and exceed your expectations. Check out the interactive website we provide for the community: www.canyoncreeknews.com
Spring is just around the corner for us in Texas. In fact, this year like many places, it has come a little early (hope we don't end up with a surprise storm).
Canyon Creek Elementary is calling for help for Green Day! It's March 3, 2012 from 8:30 am-12 noon. Get your gardening tools out, your gloves on and come help ready our community school for beautiful spring weather! There will be weeding, trimming, planting and mulching so lots of helping hands are needed. Remember it takes a village to raise our children and keeping up their daily environment is important.
If you can't commit to the whole time that is no problem! One hour of your time would be most appreciated! This is also a great way to earn volunteer hours for middle and high school students. Let's all mark our calendars and make this annual event the best turnout ever! There will be plenty of donuts and OJ for all the hard workers.
January 2012 was a slow month for closings in Canyon Creek for sellers which is typical. December 2011 closings were up 80% compared to 2010 as everyone raced to close by December 31st. In Texas if you close the end of the year you are eligible to file for your Homestead Exemption after January first. If your closing spills over into January you must wait a year to file.
Currently inventory is very low in Canyon Creek. Only 9 active listings and 4 of those are new construction condos and 1 garden home in the gated section. There are 4 other resale homes currently under contract.
In January of 2012 buyers took advantage of great prices on larger homes compared to last year purchasing the smaller garden homes which comprised the majority of the closed transactions. One of the 2 sales this January was a foreclosure (very few of these in the community) dragging down the price/square foot price and days on market.
Canyon Creek is poised for a strong market in 2012. We listed a home in January which went under contract in 4 days. There are many buyers anxiously waiting for new homes to become available. We have several new listings coming to market so if you are interested please contact me for details.
This market report is for general information only and does NOT replace a comprehensive market analysis. Each home and its amenities can range dramatically; you should always consult with your area Real Estate Consultant to determine your specific values.
If you are considering selling your home or purchasing in NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek, I would love the opportunity to earn your business and exceed your expectations. I live, work and play in Canyon Creek and am here to assist you with your housing needs.
Please watch for future monthly and quarterly market reports on Canyon Creek and community blogs.
Before the big game, come preview our newly listed 2 story Austin white stone home at 9927 Barbrook Dr. Austin, TX 78726. This impressive home is nestled on a preferred tree-lined street on a flat interior lot. The angled front entry opens to an electrifying two story foyer which greets family and friends. You'll feel right at home in the spacious family room featuring a bank of windows overlooking the well-landscaped backyard. The large patio is perfect for unwinding, reading or watching the kids play ball or having a fun time on their favorite playscape. Guests will enjoy relaxing in front of the floor to ceiling white stone fireplace feeling its warmth on a cold day or chatting easily with the chef in the well-designed kitchen. At the end of the day, the spacious master bedroom with its own private balcony will quickly become a favorite retreat.
9927 Barbrook Dr. is located in the master planned community of Canyon Creek located on Hwy 620 between Anderson Mill Rd. and Hwy 2222 and is close to major highways and employers. This prestigious community offers an expansive park, community pool, playgrounds, tennis courts, hike and bike trails & picnic areas along a 57 acre City of Austin Park called Trailhead Park. Barbrook Drive lies within the acclaimed Round Rock Independent School District; home to exemplary Canyon Creek Elementary School, Noel Grisham Middle School and Westwood High School, known for its IB Program and ranking in the top 100 high schools in the nation.
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A variety of shopping and dining options are available within minutes of Canyon Creek. Like water sports? Canyon Creek is minutes from Lake Travis for all your boating and water activities. So, before the big kick-off, stop by Sunday, Feb. 5th between 1-3pm for your chance to win big by ending your new home search! If you are unable to attend or would like more information give me a call or email dillard@reloaustin.com.
I live, work and play in the community and have systems in place and references for you to contact. Please take time to investigate the interactive website we provide for the community at www.canyoncreeknews.com.
2012 is here and it's time to clear out the clutter. It's time to make room for those new holiday toys and gifts that arrived this past holiday season. It's the perfect time to sort through the kid's toy box and discard those toys that still have loads of fun left in them but your children have outgrown.
Many of us have closets full of clothing that we have outgrown or we haven't worn in some time. Tackling a thorough cleaning of your closets is therapeutic! It's a great way to help others out in your area.
The spirit of giving doesn't have to end in December! Consider donating items to a local charity.
The local organizations below can pick up items from your home or you can take them to one of their drop off sites:
Goodwill Industries
Arms of Hope
Ronald McDonald House
P.S. If you're thinking of buying or selling in NW Austin, I'd love the opportunity to earn your business and exceed your expectations. I live, work and play in NW Austin so call to see how I can best serve your real estate needs.
This enviable 2 story Austin white stone home at 9927 Barbrook Dr. is nestled on a flat interior tree-lined street with an enviable angled front entry. Your guests will be warmly greeted by the dramatic 2 story foyer and sweeping staircase. They will feel right at home in the spacious family room featuring a bank of windows overlooking the well-landscaped backyard. The large patio is perfect for unwinding, reading or watching the kids play on their favorite playscape. The open floor plan allows for plenty of laughter and conversation whether your guests are in the family room relaxing in front of the floor to ceiling white stone fireplace or chatting with the chef in the well-designed kitchen.
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9927 Barbrook Dr. is located in the prestigious community of Canyon Creek located on Hwy 620 between Anderson Mill Rd. and Hwy 2222. This master planned community is convenient to major employers and highways and a variety of shopping and dining options. And, if you love the water, Canyon Creek is just minutes away from Lake Travis for all your boating and water activities.
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I live, work and play in Canyon Creek and would love to show you why Canyon Creek is the choice among many home buyers. For more information or to schedule a private showing give me a call or email me at dillard@reloaustin.com. I'm a good listener, have systems in place, references for you to contact and would be honored to schedule a time to see if we are a good match.
Hey, do you have someone you're thinking about or someone you'd like to get to know better or maybe a friend that you need to make amends with? February is a perfect month to take time (possibly following through on one of your New Years resolutions) and make plans to take in one of the exciting events happening in Austin, TX.
Canyon Creek Elementary in the RRISD in NW Austin has the support of the community and is constantly participating in campagins to further the availability of enrichment programs. Their latest goal is aimed at taking advantage of collecting Box Tops from General Mills products. The school receives 10 cents for every Box Top submitted.
During the 2010-2011 school year Canyon Creek Elementary netted the school over $3,400 for educational enrichment programs for the school from their campaign efforts! That is collecting a lot of boxtops folks!!
This year the Canyon Creek PTA is moving full steam ahead for another successful campaign in collecting Box Tops. They might very well exceed last years efforts. The whole community is saving Box Tops and getting them to the school. Becky Crowly, the PTA Box Tops Coordinator, will even stop by to collect them from you! Now that is dedication...just contact her at ss.crowley@sbcglobal.net.
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Sharon Whisnand, Librarian and Cathleen Smith, the Library Enrichment Coordinator at 
will be given to the second class winner.
Banker United
I love the concept of 
50 take home bags for the parents of children that are born 
premature. They will be donating these bags to "A Hand to Hold Organization".
They are also searching for more volunteers after March 2nd to help assemble the bags. Please contact Denise Haverda at 
Spring is just around the corner for us in Texas. In fact, this year like many places, it has come a little early (hope we don't end up with a surprise storm).
weather! There will be weeding, trimming, planting and mulching so lots of helping hands are needed. Remember it takes a village to raise our children and keeping up their daily environment is important.
There will be plenty of donuts and OJ for all the hard workers.
January 2012 was a slow month for closings in 
2012 is here and it's time to clear out the clutter. It's time to make room for those new holiday toys and gifts that arrived this past holiday season. It's the perfect time to sort through the kid's toy box and discard those toys that still have loads of fun left in them but your children have outgrown.
donating items to a local charity.
Canyon Creek Elementary
