5.1.25 NYOS Elementary Newsletter

Elementary End of Year Conferences are Friday, May 9th and Monday, May 12th. All students must be picked up or dismissed to an afterschool program at 12:15 EVEN IF you have a conference scheduled for that afternoon. All staff participate in conferences, so we are not able to supervise children after dismissal.

We value our partnership with you in ensuring a smooth and safe dismissal for all students. To help us with this, our Student/Parent Handbook outlines that students should be picked up within 15 minutes of dismissal. We understand that unforeseen circumstances can occasionally arise, and we appreciate your best efforts in adhering to this guideline. Please be aware that repeated late pick-ups may necessitate us following the procedures outlined in our handbook, which includes contacting the appropriate authorities if necessary to ensure a child's well-being.

Jiggy is now celebrating Ms. Martinez’s 3rd grade class! 🐾 This energetic and thoughtful group stands out for their curiosity, teamwork, and love of learning. They support one another and approach each day with positivity and determination. Keep soaring, Jaguars!

🌟 Get ready to ignite the future! 🚀 Our @ApexLeadershipCompany Fundraiser kicks off on 05/05/2025, and this year's theme is "Apex Future"! 💫 Not only are we raising funds for our school, but our students will also be diving into leadership habits essential for becoming Future Leaders! Stay tuned for updates on how you can support our cause and empower the next generation of leaders! 👩‍🎓👨‍🏫 #ApexFuture #LeadershipDevelopment #SupportOurSchool

5 people to help run craft stations. Instructions and materials will be provided, and everything will be setup for you. Please monitor children, help refill supplies, and answer questions about how to do the craft. Options: 2 people to help with stamps and cardmaking, 2 people to help with sumi ink painting station, and 1 person to help with chalk art (outside). Report to Ms. Shelley in Building 1 at least 15-30 minutes before your shift for instructions

2 people to help float around the event. They would cover people at stations if they need a break, answer parent questions about the event, and provide directions.

NYOS Elementary’s Specials team is proud to announce our 2025 Night of the Arts! Please plan on joining us on Thursday May 8 for a celebration of the arts here at NYOS. Every class will have art projects hung up outside their classrooms to share. There will be free activity booths, with fun art projects. Note, secondary will also be hanging art in their entrance space. This event is free. Please join us in celebrating our community of amazing artists here at NYOS- The kids have been working hard all year! The event is 5-7 pm. 5th grade will also be performing a concert from 5:30-6 pm.

Our Lost and Found has grown quite a bit over the past few months! This week, we will be setting out all Lost and Found items under the breezeway near the middle doors to make it easy for families to come by and look for any missing belongings.

Please take a moment to stop by and check if any items belong to your student. Any unclaimed items remaining after school on Friday will be donated.

Thank you for your help in making sure these lost treasures find their way home!

Your kind words and support for our staff is greatly appreciated! If you would like to send a Shout Out or Celebration to a NYOS Elementary staff member or teacher, please do! It can be anonymous or signed. Thank you for lifting up our hard working teachers and faculty. We love what we do and appreciate your partnership!

Elementary Counselors:

Grades PK, K, 2nd, 4th Joy Pollock, jpollock@nyos.org

Grades 1st, 3rd, 5th Ashley Mendenhall, amendenhall@nyos.org

Social Emotional Learning Teacher:

Amanda Ayala, aayala@nyos.org

Kindness at home: Challenge siblings to do 1 Kind act for each other each day. Small acts of Kindness go a long way and daily attention to Kindness helps form lasting habits! To help keep it going, set aside a regular time for siblings to share and celebrate what their Kind act was that day.

Troop 691 Girl Scouts are hosting a donation drive for the Austin Humane Society — and they need your help!

From April 28th to May 2nd, bring in items like:

• Pet food (canned/dry)

• Pet toys

• Flat sheets

• Treats

• Cleaning supplies

Donation bins will be located at:

• Building 1 by Reception

• Next to the Lost and Found (by Walk-Up Pick-Up)

A full list of accepted items can be found here:
https://austinhumanesociety.org/wish-list/donate-an-item/

The girls will also be visiting classrooms soon to share how NYOS families can get involved. Let’s work together to help them make a difference for animals in need!

We're thrilled to announce that our PE blog, "This Week in PE..." is now up and running! Each week, we'll be sharing updates on what your children have been doing in PE class—everything from fun activities to skill development and more. It's a great way to stay connected with your child's physical education experience.

Be sure to check it out and stay in the loop! You can find the latest updates by clicking the button below.

Do you know someone who would make a fantastic NYOS teacher? Help us spread the word by sharing all of the things you love about the NYOS community with your friends and neighbors. We are looking for a just a few more dedicated teachers who believe in the NYOS Mission to round out our team this school year. Click on the box below to explore our openings for the 2025-2026 School Year.

NYOS Guest Teachers enjoy a flexible schedule! You can work long-term shifts or day-to-day roles. Most importantly, you get to make a difference in the life of our NYOS children while working on days you are available. We just ask that you work at least two assignments per month. Click here for more information!

If you're interested in volunteering with us, we'd love to have you! We are always in need of parent volunteers, particularly during lunch and in the classrooms. Volunteers play a crucial role in making NYOS exceptional.

Register with Track Forward, our volunteering app? Click here for directions!

Signing up for volunteer opportunities? Click here for directions!

Logging your volunteer hours? Click here for directions!

• May 2nd: School Lunch Hero Day
• May 5th: Teacher Appreciation Week, Book Fair and APEX start!
• May 7th: School Nurse’s Day
• May 7th: 3rd Grade Study Trip Inner Space Caverns
• May 7th: Kinder Study Trip Zach Scott Theatre
• May 8th: Night of the Arts 5:30pm
• May 8th: Kinder Zach Scott Theatre
• May 9th: End Of Year conferences
• May 12th: End Of Year conferences - ½ day for students!
• May 12th: Board Meeting 6-8pm
• May 21st: PK Graduation (Day)
• May 21st: 5th Grade Graduation (Night)
• May 23rd: Last Day of School

For a complete list of all of our departments and contact names please go to our website by clicking this link.

Email: info@nyos.org

Website: https://www.nyos.org/
Location: 12333 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753
Phone: (512) 583-6967

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