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The Austin Buzz November 2023
Mary B. Austin Elementary
The Principal Buzz, by Melissa Whigham
Attention parents of 3rd through 5th grade students, we will be hosting a Thanksgiving Lunch on November 9th. Kindly review 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 grade.
4th Grade 11:00-11:30
Ms. Pope
Ms. Sias
Mrs. Reed
5th Grade 11:40-12:10
Mrs. Savell
Ms. Squires
Mrs. Dawson
3rd Grade 12:20-12:50
Ms. Hadley
Mrs. Rose
Ms. Buhmann
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, allowing 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 Cedars. This is to ensure the safety of our students.
Uniform Reminder:
- As a reminder, students are not allowed to wear hooded sweatshirts inside the building. The uniform policy permits solid outerwear in red, navy, or white with or without MBA logos.
Breakfast and Lunch Menus
Celebrations
LifeChanger of the Year Award
What is the LifeChanger Award?
Mrs. Gronowski has been nominated for the LifeChanger of the Year Award!
Scan the QR Code to leave a comment and show your support!
Top iReady Winner 2nd Quarter
Most Growth in Math K-2 Winner
Most Growth in Math K-2 Winner
Most Growth in Math 3-5 Winner
Most Growth in Reading K-2 Winner
Most Growth in Reading 3-5 Winner
5th Grade PBL: Can Do Good!
As part of their PBL this semester, our 5th graders are sponsoring a non-perishable food drive to benefit Feeding the Gulf Coast. Please see the flyer below (created by our 5th graders) for more information.
MBA House System Updates
House Shirts
All house shirts have been handed out. Your child can wear their house shirts on Fridays. We definitely want to see them for our next House Meeting on November 30th!
Mark Your Calendar for November & December Events and Important Dates
- November 7th - Spelling Bee...this will be livestreamed on our Morning Buzz link at 9am
- November 8th - Progress Reports Go Home
- November 9th - Thanksgiving Lunch for 3rd - 5th grades (see schedule above)
- November 10th - Veteran's Day Observed No School
- November 15th- Crumble Cookie Spirit Night
- November 15th - Holiday Pictures
- November 17th- Alabama vs. Auburn Day
- November 20th - 24th - Thanksgiving Break
- December 1st - Treehouse Meeting
- December 7th - Christmas Lunch for K-2
1st Grade 11:20-11:50
Kindergarten 12:20 - 12:50
- December 14th -Christmas Pajama Day
- December 14th - Class Christmas Parties (More information will be provided by the homeroom teacher)
- December 15th - Student's Last Day of 2nd Quarter
- December 18th - Teacher Workday
- January 4th - First Day of 3rd Quarter
PTA Information
PTA Store Open
Creating a Parent Schoology Account
How to Enable Schoology Reports
Parents and Grades in Schoology
Viewing Student Grades and Report Cards
Mary B. Austin Elementary
Email: mswhihgam@mcpss.com
Website: marybaustinelementary.com
Location: 150 Provident Lane, Mobile, AL, USA
Phone: 251-221-1015
Twitter: @MaryBAustin