Cougar News
Cougar News - Week of 5/13/24
Letter from Ms. Bedford
Hello Smallville,
What a fantastic week it's been here on campus! I wanted to express my gratitude to our amazing teachers, especially during Teacher Appreciation Week. Our teachers are the backbone of Smallville and make a difference in our Cougar's lives. So, to all of our teachers, THANK YOU! Thank you for your dedication, your patience, and your unwavering belief in every one of our students. You're not just shaping minds; you're shaping futures.
A big shout out to our PTA, Ms. Reding, and the front office crew for ensuring we spoiled our teachers this week. Thank you for everything you provided to make this week a success. I appreciate you and love y’all.
Summer is right around the corner and I know our Cougars are ready for a little downtime, but before we jump into summer camps, swimming, vacations, and BBQs we have a few more days to make memories and have some fun.
I also want to say Happy Mother’s Day!
Have an amazing weekend!
Stay Present Cougars,
Bedford
Cougar Athlete Parent Meeting
Is your student a Cougar Athlete?
Join us
Tuesday May 14,
5:30 - 6:30
In the Gym
All incoming 7th and 8th Grade Parents who have students interested in Athletics/Sports for the 24-25 school year asked to attend. Items to be discussed:
● Physicals
● Tryouts
● Sports seasons
● Expectations
Attention Current 6th Grade Families
This is a friendly reminder to Parents/Guardians of upcoming seventh grade students to turn in proof of the following vaccinations before the beginning of the 24/25 school year. State law requires one dose of the meningococcal conjugate (MCV4) vaccine and one dose (booster) of the tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine for all students. More information can be found at School and Childcare | Texas DSHS. Please reach out to the school nurse at erin.clifford@austinisd.org, if you have specific questions regarding your child's immunization records.
End of Year Medication Pick Up
If your child has any medication at the nurse’s office, please contact the school nurse to arrange pick up before or at the end of the school year.
Erin.Clifford@AustinISD.org
512-414-1543
Austin High Orchestra Summer Camp for All Students
When: August 5 through August 9, 9 am to 12 pm
Where: Austin High School, Orchestra Room (east side entrance)
Cost: $40, to cover snacks, supplies, and instructors
Registration: https://austinhighorchestra.com/camps-trips/ahs-orchestra-summer-camp/
Our annual summer camp is a wonderful opportunity for students—especially new students—to bond, learn new music for fall concerts and competitions, work with private instructors by section, get measured for performance uniforms, play games, have fun, and more!
If your student will be attending Austin High in the fall and has put Orchestra on their choice sheet, please make every effort to have them attend so they won’t be behind when the school year starts.
We look forward to meeting you and your student in August!
https://austinhighorchestra.com/camps-trips/ahs-orchestra-summer-camp/
Bowie Lacrosse Girls Summer Camp June 3-6
For girls in rising 3rd-12th grades. This athletic camp for girls is a great way for beginners to get introduced to the fast-paced game of lacrosse and for experienced players to improve their skills and be introduced to the Bowie High School Lacrosse program.
Link to register: https://www.bowielax.com/2024-summer-camp/
Dear Small families,
In case you like to always be in the know of amazing student travel news, this is just a note to say ENROLLMENT IS NOW OPEN for Small Middle School's Spring Break 2025 international tour to 🇮🇹 🇫🇷 Paris-Venice-Florence-French Riviera... Wait, and Pisa, San Gimignano, Siena, Nice, Eze, Monaco, TGV high-speed trains, gondola rides, expertly-guided tours at all destinations, and more as well?! WOW!!!
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Feel free to email Mariel Early at mariel.early@austinisd.org to ask for the information meeting slides, or ask any questions about joining us in 🇫🇷 🇮🇹 Paris, Venice, Florence, Pisa, Siena, Nice, Monaco, and Eze next Spring Break!
From walking the Tuileries gardens to cruising the River Seine, or sitting at cafes on the Champs Elysees in Paris, to going on a gondola ride in Venice, to stepping into the Duomo in Florence, to marveling at the Pisa Tower, or the symmetry of Piazza del Campo in Siena, or walking around glitzy Monaco and Old Town Nice on the French Riviera, this will be a uniquely cultural, historical, artistic, glamorous, and delicious trip with none other than hand-picked superb destinations!
AHS Water Polo
Future Maroons! Are you interested in water polo? Austin High has a girls and boys team and is always looking for new players. No experience necessary, just strong swim skills. Please join us for a Meet and Greet event on May 19 (Sunday) from 5 pm - 8 pm to learn more about the exciting sport of water polo and the AHS teams. E-mail Coach Drew Calver drew.calver@austinisd.org or parent Michele Murphy michelemooremurphy@gmail.com for more details/location.
Summer Camps\Opportunities
Please be advised that all camps\opportunities listed in this section are not associated with Small Middle School. They have requested to be included in our newsletter for informational purposes only. Small Middle School does not endorse or have any affiliation with these camps. Please consider this information as a courtesy and use your discretion when exploring these camp opportunities.
Thank you for your understanding.
Austin High Basketball Camp
When: June 17th – June 21, 2024
Where: Austin High School Gymnasium
Who: Boys entering 3rd – 6th grades 9:00 am – 12:00 noon
Boys entering 7th – 9th grades 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Cost: $125 per camper
Campers are taught all aspects of the game. A typical day at camp includes station work with an emphasis on fundamentals: shooting, passing, footwork, defense, rebounding, ball-handling, teamwork, contests, drills, and team games. All equipment will be provided. Campers must bring their own water bottle.
Instructor: Head Boys Coach
To Register please complete form here (siblings please complete a separate form for each player attending)
Clint Small Middle School
Email: jennifer.newell@austinisd.org
Website: https://small.austinschools.org/
Location: 4801 Monterey Oaks Boulevard, Austin, TX, USA
Phone: 512-841-6700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057069836221