🌱 Round Rock ISD Gets Accreditation Restored + April Teacher Job Fair

Hello, Round Rock neighbors! Elaine here, with your new edition of the Round Rock Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town, including:

• Round Rock ISD gets a "B" and accreditation status restored.
• New fire station and brush collection refreshers.
• Adoptable dogs waiting for fur-ever homes!

But first, today's weather:

Warm with plenty of sunshine. High: 78 Low: 51.

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Here are the top stories today in Round Rock:

1. Round Rock ISD district's rating is an 89, or B, "and its accreditation status has been fully restored." The Texas Education Agency placed the district's accreditation status under review in January. Superintendent Hafedh Azaiez was fairly confident that there would be no findings of wrongdoings, he did express the appreciation of the due diligence of the TEA by saying, "We know data-assurant systems like these are necessary to ensure fidelity to the state’s accountability system." Community Impact Newsletter has more on this story.
2. Updates you may have missed: A new fire station awaiting approval in the May bond measure could help response times with the bustling northeast sector of Round Rock. Upon the approval of $4.6 million of City of Round Rock funds to speed up brush collecting services, the grand total included a purchase of a wood chipper that can handle tree limbs up to 18 inches wide. Community Impact Newsletter has more details to check out.
3. Many dogs and other pets are waiting to be adopted by their fur-ever families! Here's a few friendly faces that we found: Hazel is an adorable, big house trained German Shepherd. Cinderella is a friendly and loyal mixed breed dog with beautiful eyes. Nola is an adorable smaller chihuahua. There's lots more pet friends worth taking a browse on our Round Rock Patch, pet roundup.

Today in Round Rock:

• Round Rock Market Days at Sharon Prete Main Street Plaza (9 AM)
• Grannies VS PD & Fire Charity Event at Clay Madsen (9 AM)
• Round Rock Express Job Fair at Dell Diamond (10:30 AM)
• Mom Life 2023 by Black Mom Diaries at 3406 Social Bar & Lounge (11 AM)
• Street Food Around The World at Islamic Center of Round Rock (2 PM)
• Magical Melodies Free Orchestra Concert! at First United Methodist Church (8 PM)

From my notebook:

• Round Rock Police recognizes dedicated work: "Congratulations to our own Chief Allen Banks on reaching 9⃣ years in charge of the Round Rock Police Department. This City has grown so much over those years. Through it all, the Department has stayed true to its core values of Community." (Round Rock Police Department via Facebook)
• Do you have a desire to work in education? Look no further! "Teacher Job Fair, Saturday, April 22, 9 to 11:30 a.m. Stony Point High School 1801 Tiger Trail in Round Rock You belong in Round Rock ISD. Round Rock ISD is Central Texas’s best in education." (Round Rock ISD via Instagram)
• Round Rock Arts enthusiasts! "A new Exhibition starts next week, March 9 - May 5." (Round Rock Arts via Facebook)
• Round Rock Area Serving Center thanks the community: "This year, thanks to your collective giving, The Round Rock Area Serving Center raised over $15,000!!! Thank you for your incredible generosity this Amplify Austin Day!" (Round Rock Area Serving Center via Facebook)
• Get fit at the 'Y': "Hurry, limited spots are available for our Small Group Fitness Classes! With our variety of class options, there is something for everyone! 📣 Small Group Fitness Classes are groups of 8-10 participants that help motivate you. (CHASCO Family YMCA via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Elaine Thompson

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