Message from the Crockett Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA)
***Spanish translation services will be provided at all meetings.***
Dear Crockett Community,
We want to extend a big thank you to everyone who came out for our Hispanic Heritage Month Lotería Potluck! It was a fantastic evening of food, fun, and community, and we were thrilled to see so many families join us. We are excited to continue collaborating with our amazing Dual Language Program for future events—stay tuned for more!
A special shout-out goes to our Crockett staff! At Monday’s professional development day, the PTSA surprised them with “mystery bags” because it’s no mystery that we have the best staff at Crockett! Some bags included gift cards, while others were filled with pens, highlighters, sweets, and treats. We love showing our appreciation for all the hard work our staff does every day!
What’s Coming Up:
Spirit Nights: We’re finalizing dates for two fun fall events—Spirit Night at Reverie Books and a Bingo Night at Quackenbush. More details coming soon!
Crockett Campus and Courtyard Cleanup: Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 16th from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Grab your rakes, gloves, and gardening tools and join us for our first-ever campus cleanup as we prepare to beautify our courtyards and gardens. We welcome all hands on deck! Also, your Crockett student can earn 3 community service hours for working at the cleanup with you!
Next PTSA Meeting: Join us on Wednesday, November 13th at 5:30 PM in the Crockett library to hear about upcoming events and get involved in our planning efforts. We’d love to see you there!
Get Involved: We still have space on several committees, including the Campus Advisory Council, Beautification Committee, Fundraising Committee, and Student and Staff Appreciation Committee. If you’re interested in contributing your ideas and skills, please come to the Nov. 13th PTSA meeting. Your involvement makes a huge difference!
Thank you for being an active part of our Crockett community. We’re excited for what’s ahead so we can keep working together to make Crockett a wonderful place for our students and staff!
Warmly,
Your Crockett PTSA
SEE YOU AT OUR NEXT MEETING ON NOV. 13TH AT 5:30 IN THE CROCKETT LIBRARY!
Helpful Links for Families
Important Dates:
Oct. 18: Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Assessment
Oct. 18: Spirit Day for students: Western Day
Oct. 21: Spirit Day for students- Decades Day
Oct. 22: Spirit Day for students- Pink Out
Oct. 23: Spirit Day for students- Throwback to Preschool
Oct. 23: Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)
Oct. 24: Spirit Day for students- Mega Multiplicity
Oct. 25: Spirit Day for students- Royal Day
Oct. 25: Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Assessment
Oct. 29: Skilled Trades Fair
Oct. 30: Spirit Day for students: Character Day
Nov. 1: Student/Staff Holiday
Nov. 5: Staff Development- student holiday
Nov. 13: PTSA and CAC meeting in library at 5:30
Nov. 16: Crockett Campus and Courtyard Cleanup from 9:00-12:00
Nov. 25-29: Fall Break- student/staff holiday
Dec. 11- PTSA and CAC meeting in the library at 5:30
Dec. 23-Jan. 3: Winter Break- - student/staff holiday
Jan. 6: Staff Development- student holiday
Jan. 8: PTSA and CAC meeting in library at 5:30
Jan. 20: MLK Jr. Day- student /staff holiday
Jan. 29: Staff Development- student holiday
Feb. 12: PTSA and CAC meeting in library at 5:30
Feb. 17:Staff Development- student holiday
March 12: PTSA and CAC meeting in library at 5:30
Mar. 14: PLED Day- student holiday
Mar. 17-21: Spring Break- student/staff holiday
Mar. 31: student/staff holiday
April 9: PTSA and CAC meeting in library at 5:30
Apr. 18: Staff Development- student holiday
May 14: PTSA and CAC meeting in library at 5:30
May 26: student/staff holiday
May 29: Last Day of School
Volunteers needed in the library
Ms. J, the new librarian, is in need of volunteers to help with inventory, which involves scanning every book in the library!! If you are able to help out, email Ms. J at josette.thomas@austinisd.org. Thank you so much!
Order your 2025 Yearbook at Jostens.com
Yearbook editors, Nico Collins and Hava Hernandez, recreate “Wilson” at Jostens Fall Yearbook Workshop. We are so excited to work on this yearbook. Don’t forget to order your 2025 yearbook at Jostens.com!
Support Services at Crockett
School Counselors support with academic, social-emotional and college and career planning. School counselors work with students, parents and teachers to help identify supports that help meet goals.
Counselor for Cohort 2028
- Geoffrey Harter- geoffrey.harter@austinisd.org (512)414-2532 ext:71977
- Jennifer Lamm & Deborah Black- jennifer.lamm@austinisd.org deborah.black@austinisd.org (512)414-2532 ext:73238
- Susan Durham- susan.durham@austinisd.org (512)414-2532 ext:72020
- Reggie Castillo- reagan.castillo@austinisd.org (512)414-2532 ext:70517
Students are referred to the following additional services through their school counselor
Wellness Counselor - (Our wellness counselor focuses on whole school wellness with students, staff and parents. This is also a resource for students experiencing crisis or trauma. Our wellness counselor is not a substitute for a personal therapist.)
Communities in Schools (CIS) - CIS assesses a student’s needs, and then provides direct services and/or make referrals to community partners to ensure a student has everything they need to succeed in and out of the classroom. This might look like, support groups, mentoring or
Council for at Risk Youth (CARY)- CARY’s curriculum provides life skills training, anger management training, one-on-one counseling, group counseling, and confidence-building field trips.
Parent Support Specialist (PSS) - supporting students and parents with basic needs (food, hygiene, school supplies) and outside school resources.
Restorative Practices - this service fosters building (and repairing) student relationships and maintaining positive connections to students even when they disagree. This includes restorative check-ins, and restorative circles.
College & Career Adviser supports students with planning for their life after high school graduation such as college research, applications, scholarships, financial aid and college decisions, military recruitment, resume building, and finding apprenticeships in the trades.
SUPPORT GROUPS at Crockett 2024/25
Latinos Unidos (Wellness Counselor): Group for students from Latin American countries who are new to the U.S. Open enrollment.
Self Regulation (Wellness Counselor & Restorative) : Students learn how to read themselves and communicate their feelings. They also learn how to regulate. Open enrollment.
All Stars Senior Transitions (Castillo & Dunn) : Group for 12th graders to address feelings around completing high school and the next phase of their life journey. Focus on expressive arts and wellness activities. Open enrollment.
Expect Respect (CIS): Expect Respect support groups provide a safe environment to increase emotion regulation and communication skills, identify qualities of healthy relationships, challenge unhealthy gender norms, learn skills for supportive peer and dating relationships, and experience a sense of belonging and connection.
YWCA (CIS) : The following six concepts are addressed: 1. Developing self-concept 2. Healthy Body and Mind 3. Emotional Intelligence 4. Getting Along with Others 5. Conflict Resolution and Relationship Repair 6. Communication and Boundaries. (Open enrollment.)
Alateen (CIS): These weekly meetings are for students who have been impacted by someone's alcoholism, substance misuse, and/or mental illness.
Grief and Loss Group (CIS): Grief and loss is a support group for students who have experienced a death and/or loss of a family member or friend; or if a loved one who has been gone for a long time.
Be You (CIS) : Be YOU was designed to support the social and emotional wellbeing of youth who are vulnerable to minority stress.
Male Student Achievement Program - MSAP (CIS)
This program aims to provide a culturally responsive workforce development and post high school readiness initiative to support our male-identifying students in their pursuit of higher education and professional achievements.
LEAPS Project: Latino Education After Public School
LEAPS supports Latino/Hispanic 9th graders in the transition to high school and preparation for college and career after high school. LEAPS works with students, families, and teachers. For more information and to sign up click here.
Community-Based Organizations: Contact Michelle.snyder@austinisd.org for more information about joining one of these free support programs for college and career readiness:
Crockett Early College High School
Shana King (she/her/ella)
Principal
Email: shana.king@austinisd.org
Website: https://crockett.austinschools.org
Location: 5601 Menchaca Road, Austin, TX, USA
Phone: 512-414-2532
Twitter: @AustinCrockett