
Panda Parent Newsletter
Anita Uphaus ECC Vol. 2 #8 April 2025
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Welcome Panda Families!
Happy April Panda Families!
We hope that you had a wonderful and restful Spring Break. We will be celebrating Arab American History Month and Autism Awareness Month. We look forward to a fun filled month of April. We hope that you can join us in some of the festivities!
Warm regards,
Mrs. Dimas
Parent Support Specialist
A good way of staying up to date on school information is to visit our website at www.uphaus.austinschools.org . From there, you can find several sources of information that will keep you informed of all the happenings at Anita Uphaus. If at any time during the school year you feel the need to contact me, please feel free to call me, Linda C. Perez, Parent Support Specialist at (512) 414-5538 or by email at linda.c.perez@austinisd.org
School Schedule
- Doors open: 7:10 am
- Arrival Time: 7:10 thru 7:40 am
- Tardy Bell: Rings at 7:40 am (Scholars must be in class)
- Dismissal Time: 3:10 pm
Arrival & Dismissal
Here are a few reminders that will assist with our arrival/dismissal procedures. Attached you will find our map for Arrival & Dismissal. Please assist us in following traffic rules. We thank you in advance for helping to keep our staff, scholars, and parents safe.
During morning drop off, parents and parent guardians will be allowed to:
- walk their child(ren) up to the designated campus entrances at the school.
- If you are walking them to the designated drop off areas, please make sure you cross at the student crosswalk for your safety. Parents must park in a designated parking spot and walk your child across.
- Go through the designated drive-thru entrances at the school
During after school pick up, parents and parent guardians will be allowed to:
- pick up their child(ren) at the designated campus pick-up areas at the school
- Go through the designated drive-thru exits at the school
Please do not:
Block the flow of traffic in and out of school premises.
Speed in a school zone.
Use cell phone in school zone.
Due to safety reasons, parents and parent guardians will NOT be allowed to walk children to their classrooms.
REMINDERS: Please be mindful of your speed during pick up & drop off. Speed limit should not exceed 10 mph.
NO CELL PHONE use in an active school zone. Please put your cell phones down.
Bus Information for Families
2024-2025 Bus information
We recommend families whose students are eligible for General Education transportation to check their bus information by checking the district’s “Bus Stop Finder''. Families whose students have special needs will receive their information in person from their bus teams. *Please keep in mind routes and stops may change periodically.
“Where's The Bus” App for Families
AISD’s transportation team offers families the “Where'sThe Bus” app, which provides timely information about the location of their student’s assigned bus only, including when it will arrive at their stop. Please promote the app to your school communities.
The free app is available on any device with internet access (smartphone, tablet, personal computer, iPad)—and takes less than five minutes to install. Instructions are available at https://www.austinisd.org/transportation.Attendance Policy
Every Day Counts!
Attendance/Grades: Regular attendance in all classes is an expectation of all Austin ISD students. State law and District policy state that students must be in attendance for 90% of the instructional days for a class to receive credit. A student who misses more days than allowed by AISD policy, excused or unexcused, may not be given credit for that class unless time and/or work is made up for the absences. Students will work with the grade level administrator to complete the appropriate steps to reach compliance.
Parents: Making sure your student is in school and on time every day is the law. For more information visit the district's attendance page.
Tardies
● If a student arrives after 7:40a.m., they must report to the front office to sign in & receive a tardy pass to class.
Breakfast In the Classroom
Parent Coffee Chat
Support your locals schools by donating to the Austin Ed Fund. Donate by April 4 to be entered to win prizes!
¡Apoye a las escuelas locales con Austin Ed Fund!
Brighter Bites this year at Uphaus
Parents,
Anita Uphaus will be participating in the Brighter Bites program which provides healthy fruits and vegetables to families. We hope you can sign up to receive these delicious foods.
Our Brighter Bites Enrollment Forms are available online! I have attached both the printable pdf and the pdf with the clickable link to enroll. Here is the direct link to enroll:
One application per family. If you have multiple students enrolled, please only fill out 1 application. If you need assistance, please contact our Parent Support Specialist, Mrs. Linda Perez.
What's happening at Anita Uphaus?
Join Austin ISD Elementary Campuses for Early Learning Days, April 1-4, 2025! We are also hosting a Virtual Pre-K Enrollment Clinic on Thursday, April 3, from 5 - 8 p.m. Families can join via Zoom, and our Enrollment Support team will be available to help with questions and troubleshooting: bit.ly/PreKEnrollClinic. Contact your campus, take a tour, and learn from campus leaders, educators, and staff so you're ready to enroll!
¡ Únase a las escuelas primarias del Austin ISD para las Jornadas de Aprendizaje Temprano, del 1 al 4 de abril de 2025! También tendremos un centro virtual de matriculación en prekínder el jueves, 3 de abril de 5-8 p.m. Las familias pueden participar por Zoom, y nuestro equipo de apoyo con la matriculación estará disponible para ayudar a responder preguntas y resolver problemas: bit.ly/PreKEnrollClinic. ¡Comuníquese con su escuela , haga un recorrido y aprenda de los líderes, educadores y personal del campus para estar listo para inscribirse!
Anita Uphaus Teacher of the Year
Read Across America Week
Parent Cooking Classes
CATCH/SEL & PTA Night
Parent Support Specialist & Family Advocate Appreciation
Pandas in Action
Week of the Young Child 4/7-4/11
We will be celebrating Our Assistant Principal & Librarian April 7-11
Administrative Professionals Appreciation Week April 21-25
School Volunteer & After School Appreciation Week April 21-25
Optional T-Shirt Day for Scholars
Monday is Uphaus T-shirt day (if your scholar has one).
Friday is Colleget T-shirt day (if your scholar has one).
Campus Drills
Our campus participates in Monthly Safety Drills.
- We are required to do 1-2 safety drills every month to help us all be prepared in case of various emergencies. These drills are very calm and are announced as practice drills.
Voly
- The first step is to register here: https://austinisd.voly.org/
Please note: if you are planning to volunteer for any event at school you must go through a
background check.
- You can also contact our Parent Support Specialist, Ms. Linda Pérez, at 512-414-5520, Ext. 58514 or linda.c.perez@austinisd.org
Join our Uphaus PTA
Please support the Uphaus PTA
PTA is an organization of parents and teachers coming together to advocate for our children and students. Your membership alone will give us a BIGGER voice in our school and community!
Membership is for the year $10.00. This money goes towards student events, teacher appreciation and much more. PTA membership flyer going out soon!
Counselor Corner
Hello Parents/Guardians!
During our counseling time this month, we have been learning about the importance of mindful breathing as a way to help us regulate our emotions and calm down. Feel free to practice this strategy at home with your child using this informative video: https://youtu.be/xkHaUI5kAyA?feature=shared
If you have any questions regarding the referral process please email our school counselor Ms. Mercado at ileanna.mercado@austinisd.org
Library Corner
Welcome to the Uphaus Library. I am Ms. Haywood, your Librarian. Please see the flyer below with Library information about book check out! Hope to see you in the library!
Austin ISD Opportunities, Information, & Resources
Mark Your Calendars-District Dates
Arab American Heritage Month - April 1-30
Early Learning Day - April 1 - 4
Akins Early College High School Trustee Conversation - April 1
Ad Hoc Joint Community Budget Committee - April 2
Northeast Early College High School Trustee Conversation - April 3
School Librarian Appreciation Week - April 4-11
Assistant Principal Appreciation Week - April 4-11
Transition Planning: Elementary through High School - April 5
For more calendar events visit Austin ISD Calendar of Events.
Mes de la Herencia Árabe Americana - 1 al 30 de abril
Días de Aprendizaje Temprano- 1 al 4 de abril
Conversación con los miembros del consejo directivo de la escuela secundaria Akins Early College - 1 de abril
Comité Conjunto Ad Hoc de la Comunidad - 2 de abril
Conversación con los miembros del consejo directivo de la escuela secundaria Eastside Early College - 3 de abril
Semana de agradecimiento a los bibliotecarios escolares - 4 al 11 de abril
Semana de agradecimiento al subdirector - 4 al 11 de abril
Planificación de la transición: desde la primaria hasta la secundaria - 5 de abril
Para más información sobre eventos, visite el calendario de eventos del Austin ISD
Kindergarten Newsletter-AISD
Anita Uphaus Lunch Menu
Upcoming Community Events & Opportunities
Find a meal site using Find Food Now. You can also call 2-1-1, text FOODTX to 877-877 for help locating a site near you.
Our organization strives to optimize self-sufficiency for families and individuals in safe and healthy communities. We work to achieve those goals by providing services either directly or through private and not-for-profit agencies.
Access to Healthy Food During Spring Break
Families can use the community resources below to find free meals in their area while Austin ISD offices and schools are closed for spring break:
- Central Texas Food Bank (www.centraltexasfoodbank.org)
- United Way for Greater Austin - ConnectATX (www.connectatx.org)
- Texas Health and Human Services - Call 2-1-1 or (877) 541-7905 to speak to a live operator.
Las familias pueden utilizar los recursos comunitarios a continuación para encontrar comidas gratuitas en su área mientras las oficinas y escuelas de Austin ISD están cerradas durante las vacaciones de primavera:
- Banco de Alimentos del Centro de Texas (www.centraltexasfoodbank.org)
- United Way for Greater Austin (www.connectatx.org)
Salud y Servicios Humanos de Texas - Llame al 2-1-1 o al (877) 541-7905 para hablar con un operador
Social Emotional Corner
Important Tips
Self-Care Calendar
Anita Uphaus Upcoming Events
Arab American Heritage Month- https://arabamericafoundation.org/national-arab-american-heritage-month/
April 1- Registration opens for SY 25-26
April 3- Brighter Bites Distribution Day
April 7-11- Week of the Young Child Dress Up Week - See flyer
April 7-11- Assistant Principal Appreciation Week
April 7-11-Librarian Appreciation Week
April 7-17- YMCA Swim classes for Bermea, Fuentes, & Boizeau
April 8- PK3 to PK4 Parent Transition Workshop @ Uphaus 8:30-10 am
April 9- Parent Cancer Information Class @ Widen Elementary @ 9 am
April 11-Storybook Character Parade
April 15-PK4 to Kinder- Parent Transition Workshop @ Uphaus 8:30-10 am
April 16- Kinder Cap & Gown Photos
April 16-Parent Class @ Widen Elementary
April 17-Brighter Bites Distribution Day
April 18- No School for Students/Staff Development Day
April 20-Easter Sunday
April 21-May 1- YMCA Swim classes for Barr & Ward
April 21- 25-Administrative Professionals Appreciation Week
April 21-25-School Volunteer & After School Care Appreciation Week
April 21-25- Earth Week
April 22-K to 1st Parent Transition Workshop 8:30-10
April 22- Earth Day
April 23-parent Class @ Widen
April 24-CAC Meeting @ 3:45 pm
April 25- Parent Coffee Chat @ 8:30 am
April 25- Spring Festival 5:00-7:00 pm
April 30- Dia De Los Ninos