Letter from Principal Nelson
Cougars!
Here's to an authentic, non-freeze related 3-day weekend! We lost two days last week due to the weather, but have had tomorrow, February 11th planned for a few weeks now. Unlike last week, this time around we hope you and your family can get out to enjoy as much of this wonderful weather as possible.
During this 3-day stretch with your middle schooler, be sure to speak with them about how things are much smoother for all involved when we are polite, follow instructions, and are nice to those around us. Explain to them that it’s the same for us as it is for them; when we exude positive vibes, we receive them in kind. A smile not only brightens the recipient’s day, but encourages them to smile at others around them. We never truly know who of those around us need a smile or pick-me-up in the worst way, so a good rule of thumb is assume everybody you come across does.
Middle School is tough. It is hard listening to 9 different bosses, navigating newly formed relationships, and absorbing so much curriculum while maintaining a semblance of coolness. Best thing we can do is to make our students awate we know all this and appreciate how they are managing the process while being nice.
Most of the time.
Have a great weekend!
Matthew Nelson
Principal
Clint Small Middle School
(512) 841-6705
Updated A/B Calendar
New Attendance Clerk and Procedures
Hi everyone, I am Amanda Elliott the new attendance specialist at Small. I am excited to be working with everyone and look forward to getting to know you. We have updated the Small Website Attendance page and can submit notes online. This will allow for less paper and will help make Small a Greener Campus. On the Attendance Page you can now enter an absence and request an early pickup. Remember when picking up students early to give us at least an hour notice. This will ensure you are not waiting for your student for up to 15 minutes to arrive when you get here. It helps saves you time as well and will make sure you get to where you need to go as well. You can still handwrite an excuse note as well if needed. Don't forget that school starts right at 8:20. If you arrive after that your student will be marked Tardy. Please feel free to contact me with any questions by email at amanda.elliott@austinisd.org or directly at 512-841-6702. Have a wonderful Holiday Season.
Hola a todos, soy Amanda Elliott, la nueva especialista en asistencia de Small. Estoy emocionado de trabajar con todos y espero conocerlos. Hemos actualizado la página de Asistencia a sitios web pequeños y podemos enviar notas en línea. Esto permitirá menos papel y ayudará a que Small sea un campus más ecológico. En la página de asistencia ahora puede ingresar una ausencia y solicitar una recogida anticipada. Cuando recoja a los estudiantes temprano, recuerde avisarnos con al menos una hora de anticipación. Esto asegurará que no espere a que su estudiante llegue hasta por 15 minutos cuando llegue aquí. También le ayuda a ahorrar tiempo y se asegurará de que llegue a donde necesita ir. También puede escribir a mano una nota de excusa si es necesario. No olvide que la escuela comienza a las 8:20. Si llega después de eso, su estudiante será marcado como Tarde. No dude en comunicarse conmigo con cualquier pregunta por correo electrónico a amanda.elliott@austinisd.org o directamente al 512-841-6702. Que tengas una maravillosa temporada navideña.
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