Letter from Principal Nelson
Cougars-
Thanksgiving is truly the most inclusive American holiday and is all about being with family and friends and giving thanks. Setting time aside to acknowledge you and your family’s good fortune the past year is a special moment and something we should work towards doing during non-holidays. Family, food, football, and friends (the Four Fs) are the cornerstones of this week off, and we hope you get to spend as much time with all the above as you can bear. Feel free to indulge in any of the Four Fs, knowing that your body will have plenty of time to recover before we head back to campus on November 29th.
Make sure your student unplugs as much as possible and try to get h/her to read a book or magazine sans screen. Remind them that reading is not merely for academic purposes; it’s for pleasure. If they say they do not prefer it, simply tell them they just haven’t found the right book yet. Then, help guide them to a book or article geared towards their interests. If they ask you to use their Chromebooks to work on schoolwork or IXL, dissuade them from it and invite them to watch a movie with you instead.
High School Credit Courses: Recently, you may have received a letter from AISD about High School credit courses in Middle School and that you have until December 3rd to change the course to a middle school credit that will not show up on your student’s transcript. Please be mindful that this is for Algebra and Geometry classes. All other courses listed below have until the end of March to be classified as an MS credit course instead of an HS one.
Spanish (IA, IB, 2)
Spanish for Spanish Speakers
Latin (IA, IB, 2)
PLTW Design & Modeling/Animation & Robotics
PLTW Magic of Electrons/Science of Technology
PLTW Green Architecture/Medical Detectives
Computer Technology
Manufacturing & Construction and Energy, Power & Transportation
Photography
Media and Animation
Robotics
If you have any questions, please contact your grade-level counselor.
Snacks for Kids
An easy way to help is to order on Amazon and have it shipped to Small at 4801 Monterey Oaks Blvd. Austin, TX 78749 - Please wait until we get back from Thanksgiving break :)
Assistance for the Holidays
Families with children 14 years of age and under qualify for this program. Click Here for Blue Santa to apply
Flag Rugby Club
Rugby players wanted. Open to everybody.
Tuesdays 4:00 - 5:00 on the Football Field.
Learn to play non-contact Flag Rugby.
Contact Coach Moore if you questions. joe.l.moore@austinisd.org
NJHS Application Open for 6th AND 7th Graders!
Yes, you read that right! This year we have opened candidacy and membership in NJHS to eligible 6th graders. Students should make a copy of this document to their GoogleDrive and submit their completed application by Friday, Dec 10, 2021. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_iESrJd1Ux0RVS7JogeVAyPhRyG5LihJePwH9O1vj7o/copy
What are the eligibility requirements? 6th graders--an average of at least 85 over all classes for Quarter 1 and a history of good character, service, and leadership. 7th graders--an average of at least 85 in all classes for Quarter 1, a yearlong average of at least 85 over all classes for 6th grade, and a history of good character, service, and leadership. Part of the application process includes teacher recommendations. See the application for details and dates.
Complete applications received by Friday, Dec 10, will be reviewed by the Faculty Council. Students and parents will be notified of acceptance or non-acceptance in early January.
Order a Yearbook
Have your heard the new jingle staring our 6th grade choir? Check it out here.
NJHS Meetings for SY 2021-2022
All students inducted into NJHS this spring are encouraged to attend as part of participating in NJHS. Meetings will be in Mx. Manners' room, 204, from 4:00-4:45. Students have been invited to join a BLEND course for NJHS and the BLEND course will be the best place for communications and updates regarding NJHS.
- Thursday, Sept 9
- Thursday, Oct 14
- Thursday, Nov 4
- Thursday, Jan 13
- Thursday, Feb 10
- Thursday, Mar 10
- Thursday, Apr 14
- Thursday, May 5, 19
Current 7th graders who are interested in NJHS: Watch the Cougar News in October for information about applying to NJHS! If you have any questions for contact Mx. Manners at christie.manners@austinisd.org
Clint Small, Jr. Middle School
