TJ Austin Elementary January 16-20
ALL Belong, ALL Learn, ALL Lead to Succeed!
Lobos UP! "Everyone will Learn, Everyone will Grow"
T.J. Austin Families,
We invite you to attend the parent meeting on Thursday, January 18th to learn about significant changes to our school. Your participation is essential as we discuss and plan for the exciting school transformation ahead. You will have two opportunities to attend at 8:00 am or 6:00 pm (a translator will be provided).
Additionally, the Curious Museum will be on campus at 6:00 pm, providing an opportunity for families to actively participate and learn more about S.T.E.A.M. education. We encourage you to join us for this engaging experience and discover the exciting world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.
Important Notes:
- January 18 - Curious Museum & Parent/Community Update 8:00 AM or 6:00 PM
- January 19 - Grandparents Day (Breakfast or Lunch)
- February 1 - Choice Sheet Sign-Up Event for 5th Graders (1:45pm - Parent/Guardians welcome).
For information about events on campus, click the images or buttons below to join or learn more.
Sincerely/Sinceramente,
Josh Currie
T.J. Austin Elementary Principal
#TJAproud #LobosUP
Email: joshua.currie@tylerisd.org
Website: tylerisd.org/austin
Phone: 903-262-1765
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/austintylerisd/
Twitter: @austintylerisd
TARDIES | RETRASOS
Car Riders | Pasajeros en automóvil
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Walkers | Andadores
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Parent Reminders
- Car Tags- Please keep your car tag hanging and visible until your child is in the car.
- Please keep in mind, that we will not release students past 2:30 PM.
- Updated Contacts- Parents, please review your child's emergency contacts in the parent portal. If someone is not on the list, we cannot release students, even with their license provided. Please update all contact information!
- If a student is dropped off at 7:50 AM or later, you will need to sign in at the front office.
- For any changes in after-school transportation, please contact the office by 2:00 PM so that we have time to relay the message to the student and teacher.
- Label EVERYTHING! At the end of each 9-week period, all unclaimed items (jackets, clothing, shoes, etc.) will be donated. Please write your child's name on their clothing and items so that it can be identified more easily.
- Connect with your child's teacher by signing up for their teacher communication (Remind, Dojo, etc.)
Join TJ Austin PTA
What is a PTA (Parent Teacher Association)?
Where parents, families, community, and staff members collaborate together to strengthen family-school partnerships.
Steps to join:
1 - Go to joinpta.org
2 - Click the "Join PTA" button
2 - Select "Tyler ISD" in the School District dropdown menu
3 - Select "TJ Austin Elementary of Tyler" in the PTA dropdown menu and register/pay
Curious Museum & Parent/Community Update---January 18, Thursday 8:00 AM or 6:00 PM
Exciting News!
Our campus has been awarded a grant through the Texas Education Agency (TEA) that promises to bring creativity and innovation to our community. Join us for an important meeting where we'll delve into the details of this grant and how it will positively impact our campus. Your presence and support are invaluable as we embark on this journey towards positive change. Let's explore together the exciting possibilities this grant holds for our students and our entire school.
Meeting Details:
Date: January 18, Thursday
Time: 8:00 am or 6:00 pm
We can't wait to share this incredible news with you and discuss how this grant will shape the future of our campus. See you there!
STEAM - Science, Engineering, Technology, Arts, & Mathematics
Through our partnerships with the Innovation Collaborative and the Institute of Creativity Empowering Education Success Foundation (ICEE), the Curious Museum will be visiting our campus on January 18, Thursday 6:00 PM. Curious Museum is a STEAM museum that promotes classroom content engagement, learning, and higher-level thinking. It integrates the sciences and arts in exhibits and in field trips to promote important creative thinking skills. The categories of TEKS covered in the museum exhibits are: forces and motion, electricity and magnetism, light and color, Earth and space, changes in Earth landforms, the chemistry of smell, and geometry
All T. J. Austin parents and families will be invited to learn and experience STEAM as our students kick off their STEAM projects.
To learn more about the Curious Museum click the link below:
Grandparents Day---January 19, Friday
Join us for breakfast (7:10-7:40 am) or lunch! Grandparents or special grand-friends are invited to share these moments with our students. Please connect with your grandchild's teacher to know their specific lunchtime.
Coming Up at T.J. Austin
January 18 - STEAM Curious Museum & Parent/Community Update 8:00 AM or 6:00 PM
January 19 - Grandparents Day
January 25- Pampering Princess #2 with Petra (5th grade girls only)
January 26 - Kona Ice Day
February *** - Spring Picture Day
February 5-9 - National School Counseling Week
February 12 - No School
February 15 - Mother-Son Father-daughter Dance (PTA Event)
February 22 - Kona Ice Day
February 26-29 - Black History Spirit Week Dress-Up
February 29 - Black History Month Program 6:00 PM