Cougar News

Hello Smallville,

Today the entire campus came together to continue one of my favorite traditions “Cougar Adventure Time” or what we like to call CAT day! Our Cougars were able to meet new friends, explore new activities, and experience our rich school culture. We even celebrated being a Cougar during our first pep rally of the year! Whether your Cougar built a fort, learned how to play Pickleball, or discussed a new topic I know they had a rewarding day. I look forward to our next CAT day in the spring. I also want to send a huge thank you to Ms. Newell and Mr. Poehl for organzing this day for us. A lot of planning, late nights, and time went into this campus wide event and we would not have been able to pull it off without their hard work!

This is a season of gratitude and I am so grateful to be part of such an amazing community. Thank you to our wonderful PTA and families for providing all of the delicious pies for our staff members. I wish you a slow and relaxing break filled with happiness, joy, and a lot of pie.

Have an amazing week! See you soon!

Stay Present Cougars,

Bedford

What a fun day! Here is just a sample of some of the fun that was had. Thanks to everyone who made CAT day such a success!

We were all so thrilled to get a pie today.

Thanks so everyone that participated!

Happy Thanksgiving from Smallville!

We are getting ready for our Wacky Weeks of Winter starting December 1st! Here is your sneak peak!

Dear parents and students, we are excited to invite you to join us in the next chapter of your academic journey. Our new registration and transfer enrollment system streamlines the enrollment process and enables us to allocate our resources efficiently.

As a current 6th or 7th grader, visit the Enroll Austin tile to secure your place at Small Middle School for next year. If you will not be joining us next year, please indicate your plans accordingly as there is a waitlist for seats for 7th and 8th grade next year.

For our 8th graders, the Enroll Austin tile is your gateway to deciding your academic future. Whether you plan to attend your home high school or explore new opportunities, let the high schools know your intentions. Find the Enroll Austin tile in your parent portal.

Attention all incoming 6th graders, If you're interested in joining our Green Tech Academy, we encourage you to navigate Enroll Austin and initiate the application process. This adventure requires two teacher recommendations, grade evaluations, and an essay. For more details, please refer to our website.

The clock is ticking, and the stars are aligning. Embrace the magic of Enroll Austin and let us join you on your educational journey. Deadline for School choice requests (transfers) is February 6, 2024

Visit https://www.austinisd.org/enroll for more info and as always, if you have any questions, please email Jennifer.newell@austinisd.org

If you feel you can donate money, please do so through this GoFundMe campaign because the money collected will be distributed to both families affected by the fire.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/austin-high-monster-concert-fire-accident

This is an amazing community full of caring people, and it shows in how you're all rallying this weekend. Keep taking care of each other.

-Joy Lobb

Austin High Booster President

Come to a benefits concert on Nov. 7th so support those affected in the Austin High fire. See info in flyer below.

For those of you considering transferring to Small for the 24-25 School year, know that the district is changing how transfers are done for next year.

All tranfer requests and applications will open on November 8th, in the parent portal. Look for the Enroll Austin tile. The transfer request/Application deadline is February 6th.

Zoom events and tour dates are open. Go to our Green Tech page to learn more: https://small.austinschools.org/our-programs/green-tech-academy

All Incoming 6th Grade info can be found here: https://www.smore.com/4dct6

SMALL MS is going to PUERTO RICO in Summer 2025, and YOU are invited!

Our parents asked, and we listened! JOIN US at the ONLINE INFORMATION MEETING on December 6th at 6:30 pm to learn EVERYTHING you need to know to travel to THE ISLAND on Small's first domestic trip! NO PASSPORT NEEDED!

From UNESCO World Heritage sites to rainforest hikes, to fortresses and colonial architecture, salsa dancing, snorkeling, beach time, and more - this is YOUR chance to spend the best Caribbean Summer experience ever, Cougars!

Incoming, current 6-7-8th graders, and graduating - and their family members, all are welcome to join us!

🔴RSVP needed to attend the ONLINE MEETING.

👉SIGN UP HERE: https://rsvp.efexploreamerica.com/cvjye2n

Email Mrs. Mariel Early with questions: mariel.early@austinisd.org

Can't wait to share the amazing itinerary on December 6th!

Last year many of our students waited until yearbooks were distributed in May to decide that they wanted to buy one. By then it is too late and we had lots of disappointed kids.

Yearbooks must be preordered.

They are expensive to print and although we do order extra's knowing people forget, we can not guarantee you a yearbook if you do not PRE-ORDER your yearbook.

Order your yearbook today!

$35.00 (until winter break)

How do I order a 2023-2024 Yearbook?

1. Have your student take cash or a check for $35.00 to Mr. Shoptaw's classroom, Room 300. He will provide a receipt, please keep for your records OR.....
2. Click here to Order online

Home of the Cougars and the Green Tech Academy!

Email: jennifer.newell@austinisd.org
Website: https://small.austinschools.org/
Location: 4801 Monterey Oaks Boulevard, Austin, TX, USA
Phone: 512-841-6700
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