Cougar News
Cougar News - Week of 3/18/24
Letter from Ms. Bedford
Hello Smallville,
Spring Break is upon us and I know everyone is ready for a much-deserved break! These past few weeks our Cougars have been working hard inside and outside of the classroom. They have participated in various UIL activities and I would love to highlight their accomplishments. Thank you to all of our Cougars, directors, and staff who have supported our students through the UIL process!
Orchestra UIL Highlights
Non-Varsity Orchestra received 2's on stage, which is Excellent, and 1's in Sightreading, which is Superior!
Varsity Orchestra received 1's on stage and in Sightreading! Congrats on Sweepstakes!
Band UIL Highlights
The Symphonic Band, Symphonic Winds, & the Wind Ensemble each receive the Division 1 Overall Rating in Sightreading & Concert Contest.
Our campus was only 1 of 2 schools in our region (Region 18) to accomplish this.
Academic UIL Highlights
6th Grade Spelling:
1st Place - Amelia Wittrock
4th Place- Ben Meador
5th Place- Isaac Hedringer
7th Grade Number Senese:
2nd Place: Jimmy Alexander
3rd Place: Linus Beville
5th Place: Knox Bonnell
8th Grade History
4th Place: Cash Ferguson
5th Place: Caleb Tiffin
8th Grade Ready Writing:
4th Place: Hana Barber
5th Place: Caleb Tiffin
Sending you positive vibes and love as we head into Spring Break! Have an amazing week!
Stay Present Cougars,
Bedford
Our discovery instrument sessions:
CLICK ON THIS LINK to select a time.
Friday, March 29 9AM-1PM. Small MS Cafe
Monday, April 1 4:30-6:30PM Oak Hill Elem.
Wednesday, April 10 Noon-3:30PM. Small MS Band/Orchestra facilities/cafe
- Students/Parents will sign up for one individual appointment.
- More dates will be added if needed.
Down Syndrome Day 3/21
Many of you know our local celebrity Ruby!
Ruby and her mom were on Studio 512 with Rosie Newberry to kick off their 3/21 Pledge Campaign that rocks all the way to World Down Syndrome Day on 3/21!!
https://www.kxan.com/studio-512/support-world-down-syndrome-day-by-donating-to-rubys-rainbow/
Get ready to wear your crazy socks on 3/21 to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day. If you would like to support their mission and take the 3/21 Pledge by donating $21 to help people rockin' that extra chromosome go for their college dreams they can go here:
www.321pledge.org/liz-plachta !! They are working hard to reach their goal of $700k by WDSD!!!
Dear Small families,
In case you like to always be in the know of amazing student travel news, this is just a note to say ENROLLMENT IS NOW OPEN for Small Middle School's Spring Break 2025 international tour to 🇮🇹 🇫🇷 Paris-Venice-Florence-French Riviera... Wait, and Pisa, San Gimignano, Siena, Nice, Eze, Monaco, TGV high-speed trains, gondola rides, expertly-guided tours at all destinations, and more as well?! WOW!!!
👉ENROLLMENT LINK --> http://www.eftours.com/2766179TR
Reserve with just $95 today that goes to pay for the trip
All kinds of payment plans! Bi-weekly, monthly, lump-sum, and more!
Earn your $1,000 EF scholarship!
Personal fundraising page for every traveler with zero EF commission
Feel free to email Mariel Early at mariel.early@austinisd.org to ask for the information meeting slides, or ask any questions about joining us in 🇫🇷 🇮🇹 Paris, Venice, Florence, Pisa, Siena, Nice, Monaco, and Eze next Spring Break!
From walking the Tuileries gardens to cruising the River Seine, or sitting at cafes on the Champs Elysees in Paris, to going on a gondola ride in Venice, to stepping into the Duomo in Florence, to marveling at the Pisa Tower, or the symmetry of Piazza del Campo in Siena, or walking around glitzy Monaco and Old Town Nice on the French Riviera, this will be a uniquely cultural, historical, artistic, glamorous, and delicious trip with none other than hand-picked superb destinations!
Summer Camps\Opportunities
Please be advised that all camps\opportunities listed in this section are not associated with Small Middle School. They have requested to be included in our newsletter for informational purposes only. Small Middle School does not endorse or have any affiliation with these camps. Please consider this information as a courtesy and use your discretion when exploring these camp opportunities.
Thank you for your understanding.
Clint Small Middle School
Email: jennifer.newell@austinisd.org
Website: https://small.austinschools.org/
Location: 4801 Monterey Oaks Boulevard, Austin, TX, USA
Phone: 512-841-6700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057069836221