The Austin Buzz May 2023
Mary B. Austin Elementary

The Principal Buzz, by Melissa Whigham
Treehouse Meetings: Students had an opportunity to meet with House members to build relationships by reading with a buddy, painting a kindness rock, and participating in our last pep rally of the year. We had a blast.
Mark Your Calendar for the 23-24 School Year for the following events:
Kindercamp: July 25th and July 26th 9am to 12pm
Meet the Teacher Day: August 3rd
Parents, please complete the following surveys. We would love to have parent feedback as we begin planning for the next school year. Thanks in advance.
Climate & Culture Parent Survey
WELCOME
Also, we would like to congratulate Ms. Lee on her new job promotion as a 12-month bookkeeper at Murphy High School.
Breakfast and Lunch Menus


Upcoming Dates
- May 3: Experience Day from Art from the Heart Fundraiser (Teacher of the Day)
- May 3: Frios Pops sold at PE
- May 5: 5th Grade Shark Tank PBL Showcase; MCPSS Film Festival
- May 6: Math Competition
- May 10: Field Day (No Parents)
- May 11: 2nd Grade Field Trip
- May 16: Strings Performance
- May 18: Kindergarten Fashion Show PBL Showcase
- May 19: 5th Grade Honors Day at SHPC
- May 22: 4th Quarter AR Store
- May 24: Kickball game/Passing of the Chain
- May 24: End of the Year Class Parties - K-4 1:00-2:00; 5th Grade after kickball game
- May 25: Last Day of School
- June 1: Registration for 23-24 Closes




Counselors Corner
Mary B. Austin
Counselor’s Notes
Mr. Simmons (251) 221-1015 / jpsimmons@mcpss.com / Twitter: @PaulSim27564940
PTA Information
Art From the Heart
Teacher Appreciation Week

Teacher Appreciation Week is next week...see below for more information:
For your child's home room teacher -
Monday, May 1st - flower or thoughtful note
Tuesday, May 2nd - treat, candy, drink
Wednesday, May 3rd - school supply
Thursday, May 4th - pampering item
Friday, May 5th - gift card
We are asking each student in each homeroom class bring something special for those who are often left out of the gift giving of the week. We want everyone who takes care of our kids to know how much they mean to us.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Madison Praytor 251-442-4415.
Kindergarten
• Mrs. Milford's class- Mrs. Whigham (Principal)
• Mrs. Browning's class- Mrs. Flowers (Assistant Principal) or Mr. Simmons (Counselor)
• Mrs. Curtis’ class- Ms. Breland (Registrar) or Ms. Shelby (custodial)
• Mrs. McDonough's class- Ms. Spelton (Bookkeeper) or Mrs. Paulk (Reading Intervention)
First Grade
• Mrs. Beck's class- Mrs. Sane (Nurse)
• Mrs. McGuff's class- Mrs. Lambert (Librarian)
• Mrs. Young's class- Mrs. Gronowski (Tech Lab)
• Mrs. Trotter's class- Mrs. Fischer (Stream Lab)
Second Grade
• Mrs. Habel's class- Mrs. Braswell (Math Coach) or Mrs. Scott (Art)
• Mrs. Golden's class- Mrs. Haywood (Intervention) or Ms. Alexis (Crossing Guard)
• Mrs. Rose's class- Mrs. McClain (SpEd) or Mrs. Hicks (Art)
• Mrs. Jackson's class- Ms. Short (Para) or Ms. Westover (EDC)
Third Grade
• Ms. O’Toole's class- Mrs. Cobb (SpEd) or Mrs. Carter (Reading Coach)
• Mrs. Dunn's class- Mrs. Oetken (SpEd) or Ms. Agee (Para)
• Mrs. Fleming's class- Mrs. Galloway (Gifted) or Ms. Hudgins (EDC)
• Mrs. Davis' class- Mrs. Hooper (Speech) or Ms. Ashley (cafeteria staff)
Fourth Grade
• Mrs. Reeds class- Coach Regan (PE)
• Mrs. Davis’ class- Coach Burt (PE)
• Mrs. Pope's class- Coach Cat (Para) or Mr. Ken (custodian)
Fifth Grade
• Mrs. Dawson's class- Mrs. Ardizone (Reading Coach) or Ms. Denise (cafeteria staff)
• Mrs. Nguyen's class- Ms. McDonald (Para) or Ms. Tuyet (cafeteria staff)
• Mrs. Squires class- Ms. Murphy (Para) or Ms. Lucille (cafeteria staff)
Miscellaneous
Parents and Grades in Schoology
Viewing Student Grades and Report Cards
2023-2024 School Calendar

