Blazier Family Connection
September 2021
John C. Blazier
Blazier Primary Site (K-3): 512-841-8800
8601 Vertex Blvd.
Austin, TX 78744
Blazier Intermediate Site (4th-6th): 512-414-0170 ext. 20196
8801 Vertex Blvd.
Austin, TX 78747
Website: https://blazier.weebly.com
Message from Principal Peña
Hello Blue Jay Families!
Hello Blue Jay Families!
Happy September! We are so happy to see so many of our Blue Jays back on campus! Our students are doing a great job following safety protocols, staying focused on learning, and supporting one another.
I want to thank you for your support of your child's learning this year. It's critical that your child attend school daily and on time. Regular attendance is critical to your child's growth and development. Please remember that students will be marked tardy if they arrive after 7:50am.
We miss seeing you, our parents, around school for lunch, volunteering, and at school events. For now, we still have restrictions to visits during lunch or in the classrooms due to safety precautions. However, I encourage you to join our PTA to continue to support your child's school this year! For more information about our amazing Blazier PTA, you can email blazierproudpta@gmail.com.
Mark your calendars! We have our VIRTUAL Back to School Nights coming up! Your teachers will provide more information and a campus-wide email will go out to all families.
Wednesday, Sept. 15th (Kinder-3rd Grades) @ 6:00-7:00pm
Thursday, Sept. 16th (4th-6th Grades) @ 6:00-7:00pm
Finally, I want to give a BIG THANK YOU to our staff and our parents for working together to make sure our students are safe and engaged in school everyday either from home or in school! It takes a team effort to make sure our Blue Jays are happy and successful at school!
As always, thank you for your support and trust! We are Blazier Proud!
Your proud principal,
Leti Peña
Meet Blazier Primary and Intermediate Parent Support Specialist
Primary Site
I would like to take this time to introduce myself to our Blazier Community and share the great opportunities you have as a parent. My name is Maria Rodriguez, Parent Support Specialist. My main role is to be a liaison between our parents and our teachers, connecting our community to build relationships.
Intermediate Site
Introduction Letter/Carta de Intruduccion
Click on Parent Engagement image to read our Introduction letter.
Clic en el imagen de arriba para leer nuestra carta de introduccion.
Austin ISD Dual Language program
Why it matters: In Dual Language classes, students speak, read, and write in two languages, with the goal of becoming bilingual and biliterate. Native English and Spanish speakers are in the same classrooms, so they learn the language and the subject matter together at the same time.
Who can participate: Austin ISD’s Dual Language programs are open to all students, including those who speak English or another language at home, if space is available.
* Austin ISD is expanding the program and seeks to include more students from groups not typically represented, including English-only speaking Black and African-American and Hispanic students.
You should know: Austin ISD offers the Spanish/English Dual Language program at 55 elementary schools.
* Students who are just beginning to learn English are legally entitled to participate in a bilingual program.
Gifted and Talented Nomination Window
The Gifted and Talented (GT) Referral Window will be open from September 13th through September 24th for grades 3rd - 12th and the referral window for grades K-2 October 25th - November 5th. Families, teachers, school staff, administrators, and community partners, can refer students to be screened for Gifted and Talented (GT) Services by contacting the Campus GT Advocate.
Internet Safety Sessions for Families
Please join us for our Internet Safety sessions on Thursday, September 23rd. We have two sessions!
In-Person @ 9am in the Intermediate Community Room
Zoom @ 6pm
Please RSVP to Maria Rodriguez at maria.rodriguez@austinisd.org
Adult English Classes/Clases de Ingles para adultos
-VELA Virtual Special Education Series
English
Spanish
Click link below to register
Clic en el enlace para registrarse
English
Spanish
English
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Spanish
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Travis County Community Center
Click on Picture for more info.
FREE DIAPERS FOR FAMILIES - PAÑALES GRATUITOS
For Central Texas Families
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CRISIS MENTAL HEALTH PHONE NUMBERS
PTA Corner
Meet the Executive PTA Board
PTA MEMBERSHIP
You can still become a member! PTA Membership is officially open. If you have questions about PTA membership, you can reach out to Jeannie Leahman Lopez, VP of Membership, through emial: jlehman78@gmail.com
How to become a PTA Member:
- Complete the Membership Form at: https://forms.gle/DrAxDmuNSE1xWP1dA
- Pay $10 payment through Venmo: @blazierpta
Ways to support the PTA
Purchase a Yard Sign for $10 and let your neighborhood community know how proud you are to be a Parent of a Blazier Blue Jay!
Email blazierproudpta@gmail.com to purchase your yard sign. Limited number so don't delay to purchase your sign.
Do you shop at amazon?
Our Blazier PTA has opened an account with Amazon smile charitable organizations. The Blazier PTA is a non-profit organization that directly benefits the Blazier Elementary community. Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organization of your choice. By following these simple steps, you can contribute to Blazier PTA without spending any extra money!
1. Go to smile.amazon.com and sign in to on your desktop or mobile phone browser where you typically shop through amazon.
2. From your desktop, go to Your Account from the navigation at the top of any page, and then select the option to Change your Charity and type Blazier Elementary PTA and select it from the options at the bottom of the page.
Here directions in English and Spanish:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HcYY5jugmYpnfzmaoxcwEPYjiNFHasvy/view
Want to donate to PTA?
Due to Covid our PTA hasn’t been able to hold events that help us raise funds for our programming and initiatives for the school. We are currently running with a very low budget, trying to fulfill some of the school needs that emerge. If you would like to donate money to our PTA, we welcome any amount. You can venmo us your donation and email us at Blazier PTA if you would like your donation to be used for a particular grade, event or activity. We will email you back an official letter from our non-profit 501(c)(3) PTA stating your donation for tax purposes.
2021-22 PTA Meeting Dates
Our PTA board will meet the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6 pm (generally through zoom). Some exceptions are noted due to calendar holidays. These are the next executive meeting dates:
-September 21, 2021
-October 19, 2021
-November 16, 2021
-December 7, 2021
-January 18, 2022
-February 15, 2022
-March 8, 2022
-April 19, 2022
-May 17, 2022
EXTEND-A-CARE YMCA AFTER SCHOOL CARE
The EAC YMCA will return for after school care beginning, October 26th. You may use the information below to register your child.
Here is the information for parents to register:
1. Login to EZ Child Track
2. Select “2020-21 School Year – Afterschool” and then “Perez”
3. For any registration questions, please contact eacy@austinymca.org or call 512-236-9622.
2021-2022 School Calendar
RESOURCES
(Click on the image to open the resource guide)
(Clic en el imagen para abril el guia de recursos)
Free Food Delivery
Comida Gratis con Entrega a Domicilio
Get the New AISD App Today!
We are excited to tell you about the new app from AISD. Eventually it will be the one stop shop for all things from the district. On the app, you can follow our school so when we have important information to share, we can send an alert and you will always be in the know! Use the Green& Go feature to avoid wait time at curb drop off. Download the app!!
IMPORTANT WEBSITES
Contact Us!
If you need anything or have questions, we are here to provide assistance to you and your family. You may call the main office for Primary Site or Intermediate Site.
You can also email our administrators, counselors, and Parent Support Specialists at the emails below:
Principal - Leti Peña: leti.pena@austinisd.org
Blazier Primary Site (KG - 3rd) 512 841-8800
Assistant Principal - Eliza Saenz: eliza.saenz@austinisd.org
Counselor - Brenda Franco: brenda.franco@austinisd.org
Parent Support Specialist - Maria Rodriguez: maria.rodriguez@austinisd.org
Intermediate Site (4th - 6th) 512414-0170 ext. 20196
Assistant Principal - Jerry Torres: jerry.torres@austinisd.org
Counselor - Mindy Guerra: dianira.guerra@austinisd.org
Parent Support Specialist - Alejandra Rodriguez: alejandra.r.rodriguez@austinisd.org