Crockett Cougar Chatter

Dear Crockett Cougars,

I hope this message finds you well and in good spirits! As we close out a successful fall semester, I am so proud of all that our students have accomplished. I have observed students create beautiful poetry, engage in high quality research, and discuss at high levels topics meaningful to them. I am looking forward to supporting our basketball, wrestling, and soccer athletes, and watching our choir and band musicians at their upcoming winter concerts. I hope you all can join us at the Crockett Winter Showcase on December 14th from 5:30- 7PM. All future and current Crockett students and families are encouraged to explore courses and extracurricular opportunities as we plan for next school year.

Football Triumphs:

A round of applause is in order for our football team, who advanced to the area round of playoffs for the second time in school history! Your dedication, teamwork, and perseverance have truly made our school proud. Cameron Dickey also achieved the 4th most rushing yards in AISD history. Congratulations on this outstanding accomplishment!

Musical Mastery:

A standing ovation is in order for Matthew Chavez, who has earned 1st chair saxophone in the state for the second consecutive year. Matthew, your musical talent and commitment to excellence continue to shine, and we are fortunate to have such a skilled musician in our midst!

Congratulations to the six band students who participated in regional band auditions. A special mention goes to Haley Freund for advancing to the area level!

Dazzling Theatrical Performance:

Our theater department has once again demonstrated its incredible creativity and talent with an impressive production of "Little Shop of Horrors." The creative and technical skill of our students and staff shone brightly on stage, leaving our audience thoroughly entertained and amazed.

Looking Ahead:

We are in the last days of the fall semester, which will determine if students earn credit in courses they need towards graduation, as well as their grade point averages (GPA). Final exams are scheduled for December 15-20. These exams constitute 20% of the students' semester grades, making attendance and effort critical. We will have early release at 1:05 on these exam days.

During winter break, I hope that all families, students, and staff spend time doing what brings you joy as we recharge for an Always Victorious spring semester!

Warm regards,

Shana King

Principal, Crockett ECHS

December 5-8th: STAAR EOC

December 6th: TSI Testing

December 6th: Financial Aid 101 Information Session- See Flyer below for more details (6-7:30pm)

December 7th: Financial Aid 101 Information Session- See Flyer below for more details (6-7:30pm)

December 7th: Choir Winter Concert @ Crockett PAC (6:30pm)

December 9th: JV Show and Varsity Thespian Pieces @ Crockett PAC (6:30pm)

December 12th: PTSA Meeting at 6:30 pm in the Library

December 13th: Band Concert in the Big Gym (6:30pm)

December 13th: NAHS Spirt Night at Conan's Pizza- see flyer below (6:00-8:00pm)

December 14th: Crockett ECHS Showcase- see flyer below (5:30-7:00pm)

December 14th & 15th: Baked Goods for the Crockett PTSA Staff Holiday Celebration drops off due

December: 15-20: Midterm Exams (Student Release at 1:35pm)

December 21- January 5: Winter Break

January 8: Staff Development/Student Holiday

January 15: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday

March 29: Student and Staff Holiday**

April 10: Staff Development

May 23: Last Day of School!

May 28: Save the Date: Crockett 2024 Graduation @ Burger Arena (12:30pm)

** [Bad Weather Makeup Day]

2023-2024 AustinISD School Calendar- English & Spanish

Financial Aid 101: Student and Family Info Session

• About: Students and their families will learn about the various types of financial aid, understand application requirements, and register for hands-on assistance with the application.
• Date Options: December 6 (English) & December 7 (Spanish)
• Location: Virtual
• Registration Link
• Note: Open to all students and families across the region.

Any curious students can stop by 263 and let me know if they're interested. We're hoping to have enough students to get some started after winter break

Hello Crocket Families!

Crockett PTSA is celebrating our wonderful Teachers and Staff this Holiday Season!

We're asking for your help by bringing baked goods to the school on December 14th and 15th.

These baked goods will be set up on a large serving table at the Staff Luncheon on Friday the 15th. Staff can take them home or eat them there!

BAKED GOOD DROP-OFF TIMES (At the drop-off across from the Theatre Lobby or the front office)

12/14 THURSDAY MORNING 8:00 am - 9:30 am

12/14 THURSDAY AFTERNOON: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

12/15 FRIDAY MORNING 8:00 am - 9:30 am

PLEASE CLICK ON THIS LINK TO SIGN UP AND APPRECIATE OUR TEACHERS AND STAFF! WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TOO! CHECK FOR TIMES ON SIGN UP.

https://bit.ly/crockettstaffcelebration

Thanks in advance for your help!

PTSA December Meeting

Tuesday, December 12th, at 6:30 pm in the Library

(right after the CAC meeting at 5:30 pm)

New Crockett Staff Wellness Room

As you may remember, the Crockett PTSA got a "Healthy Minds" grant last year that paid for various events and resources to support the social, emotional, and mental health of families and students. We also budgeted part of the grant money to support our staff's well-being by creating a much-needed space on campus for relaxation and stress relief. There hasn't been a room on campus for that purpose, so the new Staff Wellness Room will provide a staff-only space that is dedicated to connecting, relaxing, destressing, recharging, and rejuvenating. We want our Crockett staff to be their best selves when they interact with students, and this is one small way that we can support them to make that happen. Monday was the "soft opening" of the new space and staff were invited to stop by to get a sweet treat donated by Mae's Mixup Bakery, do some yoga, add to the collective coloring pages on the wall, try out the chair massagers, and relax and visit with colleagues. There's still some more to be done and added to the space, but it's coming along well.

Please donate to the Wellness Room!

Want to donate something to the space? Please consider purchasing a staff requested item from our Crockett Staff Wellness Room Amazon Wish List. It will be delivered to the school and be put in the new space! Also, please consider writing an encouraging message for staff to read when they visit the Staff Wellness Room. Thank you for supporting this project for our wonderful Crockett staff!

Not a member of the Crockett PTSA?

No worries, you can still join by going to www.joinpta.org!! Your membership and support make all the difference for students, staff, and families!

Any questions? Email presidentatcrocketths@gmail.com or call Maureen at 512-740-4737

Be on the lookout for the Mid-Month Cougar Chatter!

This is put together by our wonderful PTSA member and Crockett Staff - Sara Freund!

Happy Holidays everyone!

Thank you so much!

Your Crockett PTSA

The theatre students went to the Texas Thespian's Convention and Contest the week before Break. The theater teachers Hallee and Ferrier are very proud to announce that they had 6 National Qualifiers this year!

Congratulations to the following National Qualifiers -

Lex Hawbecker - Monologue

Jack Young - Monologue

Robin Irion - Solo Musical Performance

Noella Chipman - Solo Musical Performance

Nava Marsden - Costume Design

Cleo Miller - Costume Design

Our students will be competing in the virtual submissions in January so we are hopeful that we can add more qualifiers to that list for the Nationals competition in June.

Thank you for your continued support of our kiddos!

Congratulations to Matthew Chavez for winning first chair jazz alto saxophone in the entire state of Texas for the SECOND year in a row! Way to set a school record and make history! #aisdfinearts

Congratulations to our Cougar Band members who auditioned and earned chairs in the 5A Region 18 Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble! These students audition against all the successful band programs in the central Texas area in their bud for a spot in an all-state band. Way to go!

Track has officially started to kick-off! Please come by room 106 and speak to Coach Perez or Don Holland in the 170 hallway. You will need a physical on file to start any training.

With many Austin ISD students living in food insecure households, access to healthy food may be challenging when the district is closed. Families can use the community resources below to find free meals in their area while Austin ISD offices and schools are closed for the winter break:

• Central Texas Food Bank (www.centraltexasfoodbank.org)

• United Way for Greater Austin - ConnectATX (www.connectatx.org)

• Texas Health and Human Services - Call 2-1-1 or (877) 541-7905 to speak to a live operator.

• Wednesday, Feb. 7 at Colovista Golf Course for the Cedar Creek Invitational #2
• Late March/Early April at Morris Williams Golf Course for the District Tournament

• Saturday, Dec. 16 Burnet High School
• Saturday, Jan. 27 District Meet @ Round Rock Aquatics Center

• Tuesday, Dec. 5 against LASA at Crockett JVB--- JVA-5:30 VAR-7:00
• Friday, Dec. 8 against Eastside at Eastside JVB--- JVA-5:30 VAR-7:00
• Friday, Dec. 8 against Bowie "B" at Bowie JVB-6:30 JVA--- VAR---
• Tuesday, Dec. 12 against Travis at Crockett JVB-5:15 JVA-6:30 VAR-8:00 (middle school night)
• Friday, Dec. 15 against Lago Vista at Crockett JVB--- JVA-5:15 VAR-6:30
• Friday, Dec. 15 against Austin Royals at Crockett JVB-7:45 JVA--- VAR---
• Tuesday, Dec. 19 against Valor at Crockett JVB-5:00 JVA-6:30 VAR---
• Wednesday, Dec. 20 against Ann Richards at Ann Richards JVB-5:15 JVA-6:30 VAR-8:00
• Thurs-Fri, Dec. 28-29 Bastrop Tournament in Bastrop at Crockett TBA
• Tuesday, Jan. 2 against McCallum at Crockett JVB-12:00 JVA-1:30 VAR-3:00
• Friday, Jan. 5 against Northeast at Northeast JVB-- JVA--- VAR-12:00
• Friday, Jan. 5 against Austin Royals at Tippit MS (G'Town) JVB-3:45 JVA-2:30 VAR---
• Tuesday, Jan. 9 against LBJ at LBJ JVB--- JVA-5:30 VAR-7:00
• Friday, Jan. 12 against Navarro at Crockett JVB-5:15 JVA-6:30 VAR-8:00 (family night)
• Tuesday, Jan. 16 against LASA at LASA JVB--- JVA-5:30 VAR-7:00
• Friday, Jan. 19 against Eastside at Crockett JVB--- JVA-5:30 VAR-7:00
• Tuesday, Jan. 23 against Travis at Travis JVB-5:15 JVA-6:30 VAR-8:00
• Thursday, Jan. 25 against St. Stephens at St. Stephens JVB-6:30 JVA--- VAR---
• Tuesday, Jan. 30 against Ann Richards at Crockett JVB-5:15 JVA-6:30 VAR-8:00
• Friday, Feb. 2 against McCallum at McCallum JVB-5:15 JVA-6:30 VAR-8:00
• Tuesday, Feb. 6 against Northeast at Crockett JVB--- JVA--- VAR-6:00 (senior night)

• Tuesday, Dec. 5 against LASA at LASA 9th-5:15 JV-6:30 VAR-8:00
• Friday, Dec. 8 against Eastside at Crockett 9th--- JV-6:00 VAR-7:30 (future Cougar night)
• Tuesday, Dec. 12 against Travis at Travis 9th-5:15 JV-6:30 VAR-8:00
• Friday, Dec. 15 against Cedar Park at Cedar Park 9th-5:30 JV-5:30 VAR-7:30
• Wednesday, Dec. 20 against Manor New Tech at Crockett 9th-5:15 JV-6:30 VAR-8:00
• Wed-Sat, Dec. 27-30 Tournament in Wimberley 9th--- JV--- VAR-TBA
• Tuesday, Jan. 2 against McCallum at McCallum 9th-12:00 JV-1:30 VAR-3:00
• Friday, Jan. 5 against Northeast at Crockett 9th-12:00 JV-1:30 VAR-3:00
• Tuesday, Jan. 9 against LBJ at Crockett 9th-5:15 JV-6:30 VAR-8:00
• Friday, Jan. 12 against Navarro at Navarro 9th-5:15 JV-6:30 VAR-8:00
• Tuesday, Jan. 16 against LASA at Crockett 9th-5:15 JV-6:30 VAR-8:00
• Friday, Jan. 19 against Eastside at Eastside 9th--- JV-6:00 VAR-7:30
• Tuesday, Jan. 23 against Travis at Crockett 9th-5:15 JV-6:30 VAR-8:00 (staff app. night)
• Tuesday, Jan. 30 against St. Andrews at St. Andrews 9th-5:00 JV-6:00 VAR-7:30
• Friday, Feb. 2 against McCallum at Crockett 9th-5:15 JV-6:30 VAR-8:00
• Tuesday, Feb. 6 against Northeast at Northeast 9th-5:15 JV-6:30 VAR-8:00
• Friday, Feb. 9 against LBJ at LBJ 9th-5:15 JV-6:30 VAR-8:00
• Tuesday, Feb. 13 Navarro at Crockett 9th-5:15 JV-6:30 VAR-8:00 (senior night)
• Feb 19-20 Bi-District Playoffs
• Feb 22-24 Area Playoffs
• Feb 26-27 Quarterfinals
• Feb 29-Mar 3 Regionals

• Saturday, Dec. 9 against Temple at Burger Stadium JV-10am VAR-11:30am
• Wednesday, Dec.13 against Del Valle at Del Valle- JV 6:00pm VAR-7:45pm
• Friday, Dec.15 vs Connally at Connally HS- JV- 5:00pm VAR-6:30pm
• Tuesday, Dec. 19 against Akins at House Park JV-2:30pm VAR 3:30pm
• Friday, Dec.29 against Lago Vista at Lago Vista VAR-1:00pm

• Tuesday, Dec. 12 against Lockhart at Lockhart JVA-5:15pm JVB-4:00pm VAR-6:00
• Friday, Dec.15 against Victoria West at Burger Annex JV 6:00pm VAR-7:45pm
• Tuesday, Dec.19 against Akins at Burger JVA 2:30pm JVB 2:30 VAR-4:00pm
• Saturday, Dec. 30 Varsity vs Alumni /JV Scrimmage at Crockett HS- JVA/JVB- 10am VAR-12pm

Crockett empowers an inclusive community of learners and leaders by building resilience, strengthening of character, and ensuring that ALL students are prepared to succeed in college, career, and life.

Crockett learners will lead with courage, compassion, and service. We will:

• collaborate with people of different beliefs and cultures;
• adapt to change and challenges;
• cultivate self-discipline to persevere in achieving goals;
• act responsibly, ethically, and with integrity;
• and think critically and creatively to solve problems.

Counselors Secretary: Janice Snyder janice.snyder@austinisd.org

Counselor of Cohort 2024: Geoffrey.Harter@austinisd.org

Counselor of Cohort 2025: Reagan.Castillo@austinisd.org

Counselor of Cohort 2026: Susan.Durham@ausitnisd.org

Counselors of Cohort 2027: Jennifer.Lamm@austinisd.org & Deborah.Black@austinisd.org

Wellness Counselor: Yureimy.Arias@austinisd.org

Registrar: Kathy Alvarado Romero kalvard@austinisd.org

Book Keeper: Christopher Simmons christopher.simmons@austinisd.org

PEIMS Coordinator: Helen Mendoza-Morales helen.mendoza-morales@austinisd.org

Principals Administrative Assistant: Jennifer Rodriguez jennifer.rodriguez@austinisd.org

Attendance Specialist: Kathy Batista Boddy kathyuska.batista@austinisd.org

Attendance Email: crockett@austinisd.org

504 Coordinator: Malin Lindelow malin.lindelow@austinisd.org

Truancy + Graduation Coach: Taryne Hallett taryne.hallett@austinisd.org

SPED Dept Chair: Cynthia Coppinger cynthia.coppinger@austinisd.org

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Shana King

Principal

Email: shana.king@austinisd.org
Website: https://crockett.austinschools.org
Location: 5601 Menchaca Road, Austin, TX, USA
Phone: 512-414-2532
Twitter: @AustinCrockett