The Austin Gazette

Our fundraiser continues as we work towards our goal of raising $5,000! We have currently raised $1,300.00 to help towards bring more joy to our students! With your support, we aim to purchase fun and engaging playground equipment, as well as exciting supplies for our annual Field Days. These additions will help create lasting memories and encourage active play for all of our students. Fundraiser ends September 23rd.

We will reward students who come to school, on time. We know students sometimes have to miss, but they can still win if they come when they are able. Here is how it works:

• The principal will choose random "Attendance" days.
• Students who get to Austin before the 8:00 bell will be entered into a drawing for random prizes or fun coupons.
• Prizes will be announced on the Austin Announcements to celebrate students who win.

How can you help?

• Encourage your student to come to school every day they are able. Talk to them about pushing through the "I just don't want to" feelings we sometimes get.
• We will use SMARTags to collect names of students who are here and on time, so be sure your child has their tag on their backpack and remind them to scan on and off the bus. Is your child's tag missing? No problem. Let us know here.

Scholastic Book Fair will be taking place September 19th - 26th.

We will be open for business during both Open House events (19th and 26th) from 5 to 6:30 pm.

Open your eWallet today!

Go here to open an eWallet:

https://tinyurl.com/2bbcbc9m

Video for "Introduction to the eWallet":

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Parents,

It's time to get ready for our annual Fall Festival and Auction. We are working on collecting items for our auction for the next seven weeks. This week we are collecting items for a GIRLY GIRL/SPA basket.

The class that collects the most items for the basket will receive a DONUT PARTY.

Please send donations no later than Friday September 20th, 2024.

Thank you!

Austin Elementary PTO

• Email austin@conroeisd.net
• Include your child's name and grade level
• Attach a picture of your driver's license or ID to verify your identity
• Changes must be made before 2PM on the day of the change

If you’ve moved, changed your name, never registered, or are unsure about your voter registration status, visit https://elections.mctx.org by October 7 for the November 5, 2024 election. Already registered? You can confirm your information at the Montgomery County Elections website, too.

Congratulations to our 2024-2025 Austin Elementary PTO Board Members.

President - Jessica Wilkerson

First Vice President - Brittany Horne

Second Vice President - Savannah Wilkerson

Treasure - Samantha Culligan

Secretary - Angelica Martinez

We also welcome:

Room Mom Coordinator - Elizabeth Hinojosa

We are still looking for some parent volunteers. We would love to have you! Please see the information below, and if you are interested, complete the sign up form on paper or online.

Join Conroe ISD and The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion on Wednesday, September 18, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for an evening of literacy-based games, activities, and live arts performances. Each child will receive a free book to take home!

You can receive notifications about your child's bus, including departure and bus stop arrival times? Sign up for the SMART tag Parent Portal!

Please note: Smart Tag replacements are $2 each.

We have limited space available for parents at lunchtimes. A Lunch Visitor sign up link is below for you to schedule lunch with your students. We ask that you limit your visits to no more than twice a week so other parents have the opportunity to schedule times with their students.

Did you know there's an app for that? The MealViewer app allows parents and students to see the lunch menu for the day, week, or month. It includes pictures, nutrition information, and even information on allergens all from your computer, tablet, or phone. You can also find more information about school meals at Austin by visiting the Conroe ISD Child Nutrition Website.

Don't forget! You must complete an application every year if your child receives Free or Reduced meals.

Eating breakfast at school? Students must be in the cafeteria by 7:45AM.

Child Nutrition offers meal service for breakfast and lunch to the children of Conroe ISD from EC-12th grade on a daily basis during the school year. Per CISD Board of Trustees Policy CO (Local), students are allowed 15 days (breakfast and lunch) to charge their meals. Once the 15-day charges have expired, the student is no longer allowed to charge.

What does this mean for you? Students will recieve an alternate meal after 15 days of charging. Breakfast is cereal and milk. Lunch is a sandwich and milk. Please complete the online application for free or reduced lunches if you think you will have difficulty paying for meals.

• Store bought treats only.
• When bringing birthday treats, please remember they must be left in the front office. The classroom teacher will distribute them at the end of class.
• If you have questions about what is allowed, please call the front office 936-709-8400.
  

All medications must be kept in the clinic. If your child needs medication during the school day, you must check it in with the school nurse. Medications cannot be transported on the school bus.

Accidents happen. Please make sure your child has a change of clothes daily.

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