TJ Austin Elementary April 8-12

T.J. Austin Families,

🌚 Don't forget to send in the permission slip form for the upcoming Solar Eclipse viewing event! 🌟 It's an exciting opportunity for our students to witness this rare celestial event. Please review the viewing details provided to ensure your child is prepared and safe during the experience. Let's make this a memorable and educational event for all! 🌌 #SolarEclipse #PermissionSlip #ExcitingOpportunity

Important Notes:

• April 8 - Solar Eclipse Viewing (review details below)

For information about events on campus, click the images or buttons below to join or learn more.

Sincerely/Sinceramente,

Josh Currie

T.J. Austin Elementary Principal

@JoshCurrie_EDUC

Email: joshua.currie@tylerisd.org
Website: tylerisd.org/austin
Phone: 903-262-1765
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/austintylerisd/
Twitter: @austintylerisd

The bell rings at 7:50 AM each day, and learning begins at that time! Students are LATE if they arrive at that time and must be dropped off at the front of the school. If you are dropping your child off at the front after the bell rings, you need to get out with your child, sign them in, and provide our attendance clerk with the reason for your child's tardiness.

• Car Tags- Please keep your car tag hanging and visible until your child is in the car.
• Please keep in mind, that we will not release students past 2:30 PM.
• Updated Contacts- Parents, please review your child's emergency contacts in the parent portal. If someone is not on the list, we cannot release students, even with their license provided. Please update all contact information!
• If a student is dropped off at 7:50 AM or later, you will need to sign in at the front office.
• For any changes in after-school transportation, please contact the office by 2:00 PM so that we have time to relay the message to the student and teacher.
• Label EVERYTHING! At the end of each 9-week period, all unclaimed items (jackets, clothing, shoes, etc.) will be donated. Please write your child's name on their clothing and items so that it can be identified more easily.
• Connect with your child's teacher by signing up for their teacher communication (Remind, Dojo, etc.)

K-5 students will participate in observing the Solar Eclipse outdoors. K-5 parents/guardians are invited to join us for this special event. It's a great opportunity to observe and learn about this natural phenomenon alongside your child. Should K-5 parents/guardians opt to view the Solar Eclipse on campus with their child, kindly note that check-in at the front office is mandatory and must be completed no later than 1:00 pm and you will be escorted to your child’s designated area. Notify your child's teacher if you opt to view with your child.

Due to safety considerations and age appropriateness, our Pre-K, Head Start, and ECSE teachers and students will not be taking part in the outdoor viewing of the Solar Eclipse on campus. However, they will have the opportunity to view live stream in their classrooms.

Additionally, we extend a warm invitation to Pre-K, Head Start, and ECSE parents to join their children for a special viewing of the Solar Eclipse on campus at a designated area. Should parents/guardians opt to view the Solar Eclipse on campus, kindly note that check-in at the front office is mandatory and must be completed no later than 1:00 pm. Notify your child's teacher if you opt to view with your child.

Important Notes:

• Parents/Guardians are kindly informed that they will not be permitted to check out their child from school between 12:30-2:00 pm.

• Students may opt out of viewing the Solar Eclipse (notify your child's teacher)

• Only students and TJ Austin employees will be provided with glasses

• If you have any questions or concerns regarding the solar eclipse viewing event, please don't hesitate to reach out to Josh Currie joshua.currie@tylerisd.org.

  
  

Safety Precautions:

As we prepare for the upcoming Solar Eclipse, it's crucial to ensure the safety of our students and ourselves during this celestial event. To help us facilitate safe viewing experiences, we'd like to share some essential guidelines provided by the American Astronomical Society and NASA:

Please refer to the following for Safety:

• We will provide safety glasses and supervised viewing stations to ensure everyone can observe the eclipse safely.

• Please ensure that you and your child adhere to all safety guidelines provided during the event.NASA's 2024 Total Solar Eclipse Information

• Solar Eclipse Safety Activity by My NASA Data

• How to Safely Observe a Solar Eclipse for Grades 3-12

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Let's make this solar eclipse viewing experience both educational and safe for everyone involved. Thank you for your attention to these important safety guidelines

What is a PTA (Parent Teacher Association)?

Where parents, families, community, and staff members collaborate together to strengthen family-school partnerships.

Steps to join:

1 - Go to joinpta.org

2 - Click the "Join PTA" button

2 - Select "Tyler ISD" in the School District dropdown menu

3 - Select "TJ Austin Elementary of Tyler" in the PTA dropdown menu and register/pay

• April 8 - Solar Eclipse Party Viewing
• April 16 - STAAR Reading Assessment 3rd-5th grades
  
• April 18 - STAAR Science Assessment 5th-grade students only
• April 23 - STAAR Math Assessment 3rd-5th grades
• April 25- Grilling with Dad’s (DJ Juice) 5:00-6:30pm (boys only)
  
• April 26 - Kona Ice Day
• May 3 - School Lunch Hero Day/Food Service
• May 6-10 - Teacher Appreciation Week
• May 2 - Cinco de Mayo Celebration
• May 8 - School Nurse Day
  
• May 9 - STEAM Night 6:00 PM
  
• May 13 - Track Meet (5th-grade only)
  
• May 13 - Field Day ECSE, Pre-K, & Head Start
  
• May 14 - Field Day K-5 Students
• May 21 - Kindergarten Graduation 5:30 PM
  
• May 22 - ECSE Graduation 9:00 AM
  
• May 22 - 5th-Graduation @Tyler HS Auditorium 6:00 PM
  
• May 23 - Pre-K & Head Start Graduation 5:30 PM
  
• May 24 - Last Day of School (Early Release 12:30 PM)
  
• May 24 - 4th 9 weeks Awards Ceremony