• Thanksgiving Lunch: Attention parents of 3rd through 5th grade students, we will be hosting a Thanksgiving Lunch on Thursday, November 14th. If you plan to attend, please complete the Google Form linked at the bottom of this section. Please see the lunch times for your child's class below. Please note that Christmas Lunch will be available for parents of children in Kindergarten through 2nd grades.

Mrs. Davidson

Mrs. Dawson

Mrs. Squires

4th Grade 11:45 - 12:15

Mrs. Browning

Ms. Pope

Mrs. Rose

3rd Grade 12:15-12:45

Ms. Buhmann

Mrs. Byrd

Mrs. K. Jackson

Mrs. Haywood

• Morning Carpool Reminders: When approaching the 4-way stop near the school, please remember to leave a car-length space in every direction to allow resident traffic to continue while waiting in the carpool line. The carpool line begins at 7:40 a.m. It is crucial to be in line before 8:10 a.m. to ensure your child arrives on time for class. Students should be in their classroom by 8:15 a.m. Late arrivals must have a parent walk them to the front entrance of the building to sign the tardy log in the office.

• Afternoon Carpool Reminders: EDC students must be signed out daily at the connector and picked up after 3:30 p.m. unless a written note is provided to the child's teacher. Due to our buses loading in the back of the school, turn left on The Cedars when exiting the carpool line. This is to ensure the safety of our students.

• Uniform Reminders: With cooler weather, please remember that our uniform policy states the following concerning Jackets/Outerwear and Other Clothing Items: Solid red, navy, or white (MBA Logos allowed only); Girl’s Tights/Under Jumpers must be Long-Length Solid White or Navy; The following items ARE NOT allowed to be worn in the school building: Hats/Hoods/Bandanas.

• Conferences with your student’s teacher is a requirement per the school district and Mary B. Austin. Face-to-face conferences are ideal, but a phone conference will suffice too. Conferences create opportunities for open communication, collaboration, and a deeper understanding of your student’s needs. Please reach out to your child's teacher if you have not yet scheduled a time!
  

• November 5th - Virtual Day/No School on Campus
• November 7th - Holiday Pictures/Fall Festival
• November 8th - Student Flu Clinic (Must have signed permission form)
• November 8th - 2nd Grade Field Trip
• November 11th - Veteran's Day/No School
• November 13th - Sunnyside Theater Performances
• November 14th - Thanksgiving Lunch
• November 22nd - 2nd Grade PBL/3rd Grade Field Trip
• November 25th - 29th - Thanksgiving Break/No School
• December 2nd - 6th - Student Council "Stuff the Bus" Campaign
• December 9th - 13th - Student Council Candy Gram Sale
• December 12th - Christmas Lunch
• December 17th - PACE Field Trip
• December 20th - End of 2nd Quarter
• December 23rd - January 3rd - Winter Break

On Thursday, November 7th, students will take holiday pictures. Students may come dressed in holiday attire with school appropriate shoes. If you would like to have siblings take their picture together, please let their teachers know.

Check out the Mary B. Austin PTA Facebook page for more information.

Do you have budding filmmaker at home or a kid who just likes to make videos? MCPSS has the perfect opportunity for them with the 2025 MCPSS Film Festival! Our school has always had great representation at the festival and would love for your child to participate. Click here for more info. You can also contact Mrs. Gronowski at mgronowski@mcpss.com to find out more!

This November and December, our students will be engaging in career exploration with an exciting program called Kuder Galaxy. Tailored to young learners, Kuder Galaxy introduces students to a wide range of careers in a fun, interactive format. Through age-appropriate games, activities, and guided lessons, students begin discovering their interests and strengths while learning about various job roles. This program is designed to inspire curiosity and build confidence in thinking about future goals.

You can continue the conversation at home! Here are some simple ways to support your child’s career exploration:

• Discuss daily tasks: Talk about the different jobs of people your child sees each day, like teachers, doctors, or construction workers, and what their roles entail.
• Connect interests with careers: Ask your child what they enjoyed in Kuder Galaxy and talk about careers that match those interests.
• Encourage dreaming big: Remind your child that any interest can lead to a bright future and that learning is the key to achieving their dreams.

With Kuder Galaxy, students are taking their first steps toward a lifetime of learning and goal-setting. Thank you for supporting their journey!

The school counseling program at Mary B. Austin is centered on meeting the needs of ALL students in the areas of academic achievement, social and emotional development, and career exploration. Our comprehensive program is specifically designed to ensure Austin Innovators build the knowledge and skills they need to thrive as kind, caring, and successful individuals equipped for bright futures. Contact Stephanie Bradford, School Counselor, at 251-221-1015 or sbradford@mcpss.com.

MCPSS is now conducting a soft roll-out of our new student information portal called MyPowerHub. Follow these steps to access your child's grades, attendance, assignments and more at https://mcpss.guardian.powerschool.com. If you try these steps and still cannot log on, contact the front office to make sure your information is set up correctly. If they cannot help you, they will give you information on how to contact our IT help desk.

Email: rterry@mcpss.com
Website: marybaustinelementary.com
Location: 150 Provident Lane, Mobile, AL, USA
Phone: 251-221-1015
Twitter: @MaryBAustin