

The Austin Gazette
September 29, 2023
Ms. Lopez won boxes and boxes of books for her classroom!
Thank you to all the dads who came out to our Watch D.O.G.S. Kickoff!
Open House was an opportunity to see old friends.
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Opportunity
It's not too late to contribute to the Teacher Appreciation gift card drive! See below:
One way we give back to our teachers is to award them small gift cards to acknowledge something great they've done or to use as door prizes at staff development. All of these gift cards are donated to Austin from businesses, community members, and parents like you! Favorites are $5-$10 cards to local fast food restaurants or Starbucks. They also love buying things for the classroom and students with Amazon, Target or Walmart cards.
If you would like to support our teacher reward gift cards, please send, or bring, a gift card of your choice to Austin Elementary. Address it "To the Principal" or just to Mrs. Meaux. We will use them throughout the year. Thank you in advance for helping to appreciate our hard working teachers!
Did you know...Well over 90 percent of teachers spend their own money on school supplies and other items their students need to succeed. On average over $500! They also regularly work after hours to make sure parents can attend conferences and events for their students.
Upcoming Dates
Monday, October 2
Custodian Appreciation Day
Thursday, October 5
- World Teachers Day
- Student Holiday
Monday, October 9
- Student Holiday
CISD Bond 2023 Update
Prop A in Bond 2023 includes 8 new schools. Conroe ISD schools are collectively at 104% capacity with some campuses exceeding 150% of capacity. The largest project in Prop A is a new high school for the Conroe area to relieve Conroe and Caney Creek High Schools. Conroe High School’s enrollment is over 5,000 students and projected to exceed 6,000 students in three years. New Schools in Prop A are as follows: Prop A also includes additions to 3 campuses. They are as follows: To learn more about these and other items in Prop A, please visit www.conroeisd.net/bond.
Things We're Learning
A Message from our Art Teachers:
Ms. Bartlett is the Box Tops for Education coordinator for our school. Money earned benefits all students as it is used for art supplies and decorating for music programs, etc. All collecting is done through a Box Tops app that can be downloaded from Google Play or Apple store. Look for a letter coming home about the Box Tops program and how it works. The ID for our school is #187770 or you can search Austin Elementary after downloading the app.
How it works:
- Buy Box Tops products, scan your receipt with the Box Tops app within 14 days of purchase and earn for Austin Elementary School with every Box Tops product you buy.
- Refer your friends, family and other parents in the school to download the app. You’ll even get Bonus Box Tops for our school with each referral that successfully scans their first receipt.
- Turn on notifications in your Box Tops app to get scan reminders and stay updated on special offers, new products and opportunities to earn for our school. Go to your Communications Settings by tapping on the person icon in the upper-right corner of the app.
Thank you very much for your support and share the word with family and friends!
Breakfast and Lunch Information
Visitors
Parent lunch visitors are welcome! There is limited space for parent visitors during lunch. Reserve your place to ensure you will be able to eat with your student. Please sign up using the link below. We ask that you limit your visits to no more than twice a week so other parents have the opportunity to schedule times with their students.
Birthdays
- Store bought treats only.
- When bringing birthday treats, please remember they must be left in the front office. The classroom teacher will distribute them at the end of class.
- If you have questions about what is allowed, please call the front office 936-709-8400.
SMART tag
Did you know?
You can receive notifications about your child's bus, including departure and bus stop arrival times? Sign up for the SMART tag Parent Portal!
Please note: replacement SMART tags and lanyards are $2.
Helpful Links
Do you need help with translation?
We have several translators available to help you with your language needs:
- Iris Cuevas, Receptionist
- Elena Ayala, Secretary
- Cindy Rubio, Secretary
- Gloria Barrera, Instructional Para
- Brianna Martinez, Clinic Aide
- Egla Reyna, Assistant Principal
Social Media
Are you following our social media accounts? We often send out helpful reminders, pictures of kids in action, and upcoming events...delivered right to your newsfeed!