Cougar News

Hello Smallville,

We enjoyed our nice short week here on campus! I hope you had a restful Labor Day weekend. This weekend, I’m pulling soccer mom duty and will be in San Antonio for a game, but other than that It’s looking like a nice relaxing weekend to select and start a new book. If you have any book recommendations, please let me know.

We have some very exciting news! Eliani Munoz has joined our team as the new Spanish Language teacher. We are thrilled to have her join our staff and excited about the positive impact she will have on our program. Having Ms. Munoz joining our team means that Small would be fully staffed, however we received even more great news this week.

Due to our campus enrollment numbers, we have been allotted three teacher positions. To assist us in reducing class sizes in our social studies and enrichment classes we have begun the recruitment and hiring process for a 6th/7th grade Social Studies teacher and an Art teacher. To bring in extra support for our LifeSkills classroom we have also started the hiring process for an additional LifeSkills teacher. I will keep you informed about our campus staffing as I get updates.

I hope you have an amazing weekend!

Stay Present Cougars,

Bedford

Did you know that school district policy on replacing furniture is done so only if said furniture is at least 30 years old? Clint Small is only 24 years old! The Visual Arts Department and the Clint Small Library are teaming up again with Snap! Raise to bolster how it is we offer art and research materials to the Small campus. Items we were able to purchase in years past include a silk-screen press, tablets for the art studios and technology to ease how instruction is facilitated in the classroom and the library. Mrs. Levine was able to purchase new tables two years ago and Mr. Tabares was able to do the same last year. Art isa program that thrives with replenishing "soft" materials like paint, ink, crayons, clay, glazes, and tons of paper. This year, Mr. Tabares would like to purchase additional printing presses to ease the lino-cut printing process (we currently own one). Please consider donating to Small Visual Arts and the CSMS library. https://raise.snap.app/donors/small-middle-school-art-2023

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

Click the image above, or this link to check out Ms. Sylvia's Small Virtual Library https://www.smore.com/y2rk0e

We know some of our families struggle with some of the fees associated with school. If you require financial help, please fill out this form.

We have been getting questions on the Math paths here at Small. Here is a chart to help explain it.

We still need you!

Any help Setting Up and Tearing Down tents is appreciated!

We are on our way to revitalizing the Booster Club for our hard working Football Players! Our first order of business is getting some volunteers to help us set up and tear down shade tents for our players during practice. Will you help us??

Please click the link to volunteer for a slot. More information about the Booster Club coming very soon. Please visit this page regularly for updates and also the weekly newsletter.

Please note: If you are volunteering to set-up tents you can come as early as drop-off time, in the morning, to avoid the heat. As long as it is completed by the time practice starts at 2:15pm. I hope this creates some flexibility for volunteering

And also, we have a new sign-up for Gatorade after practice. It is on Parents of Small FB page and also Cougar News.

Thank you so much!!!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E44AEAF2EA5F94-volunteers?fbclid=IwAR3uxBlLnyo12XeqRkVg7K-dY68X5gmvXWKhDNCeMHJqYxqC7TmfpSt7IB8#/

New sign-up for Gatorade after practice!

Hello! Thank you all who have already donated Gatorade to the office and/or brought Gatorade after practice. It's been a great way to keep the players hydrated after tough practices. We are asking if (one) 7th grade parent(s) and (one) 8th grade parent(s) are available to bring Gatorades each day for their players after practice. There are approximately 50 players for 7th grade and 48 players for 8th grade. Small bottles are good!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E44AEAF2EA5F94-after?fbclid=IwAR0WTS0IA-kPS2I4YQPAedxPJwdxijb7X6E22_DbX_2CRGo3dWN3BUGpqeo#/

Austin High Help

Lastly Austin High is looking for Middle School football players to help with the high school games. More information here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F4AADAC28A2F49-8thgrade#/

https://membership-donate2023-2024.cheddarup.com

Hello All Small Football Parents!

We are on our way to revitalizing the Booster Club for our hard working Football Players! Our first order of business is getting some volunteers to help us set up and tear down shade tents for our players during practice. Will you help us??

Please click the link to volunteer for a slot. More information about the Booster Club coming very soon. Please visit this page regularly for updates.

And also, if you are able to donate Gatorade for our players to hydrate during practice, please drop off in the office.

Thank you so much!!!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E44AEAF2EA5F94-volunteers

COUGAR SPIRIT hoodies, short-sleeved tees, and long-sleeved tees now for sale!

ORDER YOURS HERE! All Sizes, Youth M - 4XL

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There's no better way to showcase your school spirit and support Small than wearing our coolest Texan Cougar design!

Our unique, comfy t-shirts and hoodies are not just clothing, but tokens of the timeless memories you'll create this school year. They're perfect for showing off your school pride, both inside and outside the campus!

Thank you for supporting Small programs!

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SMALL IS GOING to AUSTRALIA in Summer 2025! And ENROLLMENT is NOW OPEN!

Wow! What a turnout for our AUSTRALIA Trip Info Meeting! I am humbled by your support of international student travel and our Global Cougars Fly EF educational tours!

For those who were not able to attend, know that there's $200 off the price if you sign up BY THIS SUNDAY 9/10. You have until midnight on that day! But don't delay if interested in fulfilling this trip of a lifetime! There's a handful of spots left as I type this today 9/08 on the morning after the meeting!

🔴 Here is the LINK to our ENROLLMENT PAGE: www.eftours.com/2684159ra

You only reserve your trip for $95 per traveler and then decide the most convenient way to pay for your family. VERY AFFORDABLE bi-monthly or monthly payments!

EMAIL mariel.early@austinisd.org or call 512-841-6700 Ext. 70774 if you would like to get the slides from the meeting or clear any questions you may have!

Go Global Cougars! 🐾✈️

The Austin ISD Student Success Guide (Student Code of Conduct) is now available on the Austin ISD District website for students, parents, and guardians to review. One important legislative update is that ALL e-cigarettes (THC and Tobacco) are prohibited. House Bill 114 requires a student to be placed in the District Alternative Education Program (DAEP) if the student possesses, uses, is under the influence, sells, gives, or delivers marijuana, THC, or an e-cigarette (new) while on campus, within 300 feet of school property, or at a school-related event. Under Austin ISD guidelines, this is a 20-day DAEP placement. Parents and guardians are strongly urged to talk to their students about this new policy and review the Student Success Guide to help keep our schools safe for students and staff. For resources to use when talking with your student about the harmful effects of e-cigarettes visit https://e-cigarettes.surgeongeneral.gov/.

Small is going to THAILAND in Summer 2024 and ENROLLMENT IS NOW OPEN!

Contact Mrs. Early with any questions you may have at mariel.early@austinisd.org any time! We can Zoom or talk as needed as well.

CLICK HERE for trip information and enrollment: www.eftours.com/2670625sm

📍Bangkok, Kanchanaburi, Phitsanulok, Chiang Mai, extension to Hua Hin (14 days)

From stopping by the most iconic Thai UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the provinces we visit, to immersing ourselves in cosmopolitan Bangkok, to bargaining on floating markets, riding rickshaws, cooking Thai food, engaging with monks, visiting an elephant sanctuary, going to the beach, and much more, this tour will not only provide your student with an opportunity for self-growth in assertiveness and independence but for gaining a deep understanding of Thai culture.

Incoming, current, graduating Cougars, alumni, and their family members are invited to join us, of course!

Follow our Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/global.cougars.fly/

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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