
Crockett Cougar Chatter
May 2023
Manor's Message
Happy May Cougars,
Can you believe we only have 16 days left in the school year? With that being said, April showers bring May flowers - the end of the year comes with our last EOC test and finals, but we also have performances where are students get to shine. We have exciting events almost every night for the remainder of the school year and look forward to seeing you at celebrations like our Cougar Gold and Trustee awards, the National Honor Society induction ceremony and Crockett's 2023 Graduation ceremony.
Proud Principal,
Kori Manor
Future Important Dates:
May 2nd: Connect with Crockett: Building Resilience- see flyer below (4:00-5:00pm)
May 1-12th: AP Testing- see testing schedule below
May 4th: Cougar Gold and Trustee Award Ceremony 6:00 - 7:30pm at Crockett Big Gym
May 6th: Saturday School (9:00am-12:00pm)
May 8th to 12th: Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week
May 8th: Algebra I EOC
May 8th: National Honor Society Induction Ceremony @ Crockett Cafe (5:30-7:30pm)
May 9th : Algebra I EOC Make Up
May 9th: CAC/PTSA Meeting (5:30/6:30pm)
May 9th: Election Night for 2023/24 Board @ the Library (6:30pm)
May 10th: Theater/Choir Cabaret @ Crockett PAC (6:30pm)
May 11th: Sports Physicals @ Crockett Gym- see flyer below (3:00-6:00pm)
May 11th: Faculty vs. Students Tennis Tournament 5:00-7:30pm
May 12th: Sports Physicals @ Crockett Gym- see flyer below (8:00-11:00am)
May 12th: Theater Senior Directed Show @ Crockett PAC (6:30pm)
May 13th: Saturday School (9:00am-12:00pm)
May 15th: Crockett Athlete Signing Day in the Main Gym @ 3:45pm
May 15th: Orchestra Concert in the Crockett PAC @6:00pm
May 16th: Faculty vs. Seniors Basketball Game 5:00-6:00pm
May 16th: Piano Performance @ Crockett PAC (6:00pm)
??? May 17th: Band Spring Concert (5:00pm)
May 18th: Guitar & Art Show @ Crockett Cafe (6:30pm)
May 19th: "C" Day
May 20th: Saturday School (9:00am-12:00pm)
May 22-25th: Final Exams
May 25th: Patton Senior Elementary Walk- see more details below
May 25th: Last Day of School!
May 30th: Crockett ECHS Graduation @ Burger Activity Center (10:00am)
AustinISD 2022-2023 School Calendar- English and Spanish
Updated Crockett ECHS Schedule 22-23
AP Testing Schedule
Sport Physical Forms
A Message from our Crockett PTSA
Hello Crockett Families!
Please join us this next week to celebrate our amazing Teachers and Crockett Staff!
We are excited to announce our Teachers and Staff Appreciation Week from May 8th to the 12th!
Crockett PTSA and our Administration are excited to honor them with good food, letters
and lots of love!
Here is the Staff Appreciation Week Schedule:
Monday, May 8th: Breakfast Tacos bought by PTSA and Coffee donated from Jos Coffee South
Tuesday and Wednesday are covered by our awesome Administration.
Thursday, May 11th: Sweet and Salty Snacks! We need items and dollar donations for this.
Friday, May 12th: Back by popular demand - Baked Potato Buffett! We need your dollar donations for this!
We are also asking our amazing families to donate general “Thank you” letters or cards to Crockett Staff.
We will also need volunteers to help in Room 150
(be sure to check in for a School ID sticker in the front office)
Monday, May 8th, morning 7:15 am - 8:45 am to help decorate staff lounge and Room 150, and set - up Breakfast Tacos and Coffee.
Thursday morning 7:45 am - 9:00 am Set up Salty and Sweet Snacks in Room 150
Friday morning 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Set up Baked Potato Buffett and help oversee food distribution.
CLICK ON THIS LINK: bit.ly/41WBgMTCrockettStaffAppreciation
YOU CAN SIGN UP TO DONATE ITEMS, FOOD, MONEY, AND OR YOUR TIME WITH SLOTS ON THE SIGNUP GENIUS!
Thank you so much for your partnership with this, and all year long!
Your Crockett PTSA
Any questions? Email mhaskell63@gmail.com
Here is our Nomination Letter for PTSA Executive Board for 2023/24
At the PTSA General Meeting on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 6:30 pm in the Library, we will be electing officers to serve on the PTSA Board for the 2023-2024 school year, and we would like your input in recommending PTSA officers.
The main role of the Crockett PTSA is to support our students by building strong working relationships among parents, teachers, and the school.
It is important for our students that we continue the great work that our PTSA has done, thus it is fundamental to our organization that we fill these positions with interested and dedicated parents, staff, and community members who are committed to the success and well-being of our students.
Brief descriptions of the officer positions can be found at the end of this email.
If you are interested in one of these positions or know someone who is worthy of nomination, or if you would like more information, please contact me at the address below.
To nominate yourself or someone else, a parent you know, please include your or their name, contact information, the position you are interested in (president, vice president, secretary, etc), and your previous PTSA experience, if applicable. Send to: Ayglesias123@gmail.com
Thank you,
PTSA Nominating Committee Chair
Amber Yglesias
President- Presides over PTSA Board meetings and general membership meetings; organizes agenda for meetings; serves on the Campus Advisory Council (CAC);
Works with the PTSA treasurer regarding allocation of monies; Responds to information requests from parents and staff.
Vice-President, Fundraising - Responsible for primary fundraising for the school year. Keeps accurate records and forwards monies to the treasurer.
Vice-President, Membership - Plans and conducts membership enrollment efforts. Maintains accurate membership records.
Treasurer – Receives and disburses all monies as prescribed by the by-laws; Maintains accurate and detailed financial records to present to the
PTSA board and at general membership meetings; Prepares an annual financial report, and prepares the budget.
Secretary – Records, compiles & distributes minutes of all PTSA meetings; creates and distributes communications to parents, faculty, and PTSA members
WE OWE A BIG THANK YOU TO CONAN PIZZA SOUTH FOR THE FUN SPIRIT NIGHT!
We appreciate everyone who came out to support us!
Here are the local businesses who provided Gift Cards for our free Raffle giveaway!
- The Healing Vortex/Westgate Rockshop
- Jo's Coffee Shop South
- Pet Supplies Plus South
- Zilker Boat Rentals
Please patronize these businesses when you can.
🌻~OUR NEXT AND LAST PTSA MEETING FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR IS ON MAY 9TH AT 6:30 PM IN THE LIBRARY!~🌻
Thanks to all our Crockett families who have supported Crockett PTSA this year!
Your Crockett PTSA
Crockett Football Program
The 2023 Crockett Football Program has numerous positions available for the upcoming fall season. These positions are open to all students and facility members.
Openings-
I. A/V Manager
a. A/V Technician
b. A/V Technician
c. A/V Technician
d. A/V Technician
e. Photojournalist
f. Photojournalist
g. Photojournalist
h. Photojournalist
Practice & Game Day Support Staff
This is a great opportunity to get to the games and for your resume.
An added bonus, you get to letter in FOOTBALL!!!!!
If you interested in being apart of the history making season, please contact Coach Norton at darrick.norton@austinisd.org
Tell Me Something Good!
Creative Writers!!
- 9 of our Creative Writing students got published in the YoungWriters Twisted Tales book! They each wrote 100 word mini-sagas that were selected for publication. They each autographed the page with their story. The book will be available to peruse in the Crockett Library for anyone that wants to support their friends!
Olivia Medina
Frederick Stritzinger
Nami Sierra
Genevieve Rodriguez
Abraham Ortiz
Maha Salami
Ilianna Nieto
Belinda Dominguez
Emily Clearman
- Crockett is graduating its first Dual Language class this year! The following seniors met all district requirements needed to receive their seal of biliteracy from AISD:
Genaro Hernandez
Geovanni Ramon Marquez Arredondo
Iris Adriana Diaz Peralta
Paulina Garcia Orozco
Marlon Brandon Castro
Jennifer Ramirez-Huerta
Karla Moctezuma
David Alfredo Villeda Hernandez
These students took the required Dual Language and AVID courses, completed their senior portfolios and presented them at AISD headquarters, and were recognized at both the Latino Academic Achievement Awards and the AVID Senior Cording Ceremony. Throughout the week the students have shared how thankful they are to have been supported by Crockett staff throughout their DL journey.Thank you all for helping the Dual Language team support these students with achieving this significant milestone, which is not just a milestone for them but for our entire campus as a whole!
Special shout out to Mr. Treviño, Mr. Hare, Mr. Porras and Ms. Maldonado for participating as scorers and/or panelists for the student's portfolios.
2023 Austin ISD Salute Award Finalists
Janice Snyder
Kori Manor
PTA Healthy Lifestyles
Multilingual Guides on Helping Kids Cope
Life is full of ups and downs. It is normal for our emotional state to change on a day-to-day basis and in periods throughout our lives. Many difficult situations, like the death of a loved one or the COVID-19 pandemic, are unavoidable. When our minds are healthy and strong, we are more resilient to life’s challenges, able to use healthy coping methods, have better relationships, maintain our overall health and well-being, and prevent chronic illnesses. That’s why it is important to be proactive about our mental health! Check out these videos in English and Spanish to see examples of families having conversations about mental health in their daily lives!
Spotlight on Loneliness and Isolation
As National PTA and Learning Heroes’ recent poll—A Year Into the Pandemic: Parents’ Perspectives on Academics, Assessments and Education— found, “more than 7 in 10 parents (72%) indicated they worried ‘a lot’ or ‘some’ about their child missing out on important social interactions at school or with friends, more than any other issue/topic.” Check out these resources to better understand what loneliness and isolation can look like and what your family can do about it.
What is Loneliness & Isolation? (documento en español) – Strengthen your understanding of loneliness and isolation and learn about their risk factors.
Loneliness & Isolation Assessment Tool (documento en español) – Use this form to determine your child's risk factors for loneliness and isolation symptoms, and if they need help.
If you need more support, please reach out to your child’s counselor at Crockett or check the PTA Healthy Minds: Community Resource Finder.
Social and Emotional Skills at Home
Free or Discounted Internet Service Program
Free Summer Programs
Crockett ECHS Support Staff:
Counselors Secretary: Janice Snyder janice.snyder@austinisd.org
Registrar: Kathy Alvarado Romero kalvard@austinisd.org
Book Keeper: Christopher Simmons christopher.simmons@austinisd.org
Data Processor II/PEIMS Coordinator: Michele Andrade michele.andrade@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: Ana Acosta ana.c.acosta@austinisd.org
SPED Dept Chair: Cynthia Coppinger cynthia.coppinger@austinisd.org
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- @Coogs2023
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- @cougar_band
- @CECHSHoops
- @CrockettPlayers
- @CrockettTrack
- @AustinCrockett
- @AISDScholarship
Click the Link below for additional social media pages
https://crockett.austinschools.org/our-school/resources/links
Crockett Early College High School
Principal
Email: kori.crawford@austinisd.org
Website: crocketths.org
Location: 5601 Menchaca Road, Austin, TX, USA
Phone: 512-414-2532
Twitter: @AustinCrockett