Cougar News

Cougar News - Week of 4/22/24

Letter from Ms. Bedford

Hello Smallville,

This month is flying by and before we know it we will be looking at the last few weeks of school! Some fun events are on the horizon, but first I have to talk about one of our own Cougars having the opportunity of a lifetime. 7th grader, Ruby Plachta, and her mom were able to join Kelly Clarkson on her show to highlight their non profit Ruby’s Rainbow. Their non-profit helps the Down Syndrome community achieve their dreams of higher education by providing college scholarships. Check out Ruby’s segment on The Kelly Clarkson’s Show click the picture below!

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SplashFest is on the horizon! I’m so ready to break out the water balloons and inflatables. This event is our main campus fundraiser of the year. All proceeds will directly benefit our students, programs, and staff. Through this fundraiser, we have been able to buy instructional resources, student and staff incentives, Green Tech materials, and much more! Online ticket sales begin today!

Have an amazing weekend!

Stay Present Cougars,

Bedford

We need YOU at SPLASHFEST!!!

May 3rd, 2024

3:45 - 6:30 pm

How can you help?

Donate an item off our Amazon Wishlist for kids to win in the Raffle
Sponsor our event!
Sign-up to volunteer
Encourage your student to join in on the fun! Buy a Bundle and save!

Wristbands and Tickets On sale now

Buy online and save $$$

What is Splashfest?

SplashFest is Smallville's end of the year celebration and fundraiser all rolled into one! Get wet, or stay dry, the choice is yours! There is lots of fun to be had. Click the video below to learn more!

Splashfest 2024

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Athletic Physical Information

2024 Free Physicals

Upon request, Coaches will hand out packets on Monday.

Packets due on Monday, April 29th . Participating student athletes must return the medical forms to the coaches. The parents and the student athletes must sign forms in ALL the appropriate places before the coach will accept the form. This includes a completed medical history, athlete contact information, and both parent and student signatures.

Tuesday, May 7th, CommUnity Care SE Health & Wellness Center

Free Physical Date for South Schools

Items to Double Check on Completed Physicals

Form Completed in Ink
Contact Information Complete
Next Years Grade Level
School Name on Top
Student ID # on Form
Top Line of Physical Page Completed
Medical History Questions Answered-BY PARENT
Yes Answers Explained Thoroughly-Contact Parent if Necessary
Signature of Parent and Student
TCMS Form Signed
Coach/Trainer Sign Form on School Official Line

If you have any questions please contact Coach Moore

joe.l.moore@austinisd.org

Testing Information

We are part way through testing season, but wanted to make sure you have a look ahead at what is coming up between now and the end of school:

Thursday 4/25 - Math STAAR Gr 6-8; Algebra EOC
Friday 4/26 - MAKEUP TESTING for Math STAAR/Algebra EOC
4/29-5/17 - MAP Growth End of Year testing in Math and ELAR classes
5/6-5/17 - Window for 8th graders to take TSIA2 (Texas Success Initiative Assessment for College, Career, and Military Readiness). This will through Social Studies Classes.
Thursday 5/16 - AP Spanish Dual Language test for 8th graders enrolled in Mr. Hopkin's AP Spanish and Culture DL course

Things families can do to help prepare kids for testing - make sure your student bring their chromebook and chargers DAILY, charge chromebooks overnight, remind your students to eat a good dinner the night before and breakfast the morning of, and to get a good night's rest before a testing day. NEED TO PURCHASE A CHARGER FOR YOUR STUDENT? Order Charger here

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Attention Current 6th Grade Families

This is a friendly reminder to Parents/Guardians of upcoming seventh grade students to turn in proof of the following vaccinations before the beginning of the 24/25 school year. State law requires one dose of the meningococcal conjugate (MCV4) vaccine and one dose (booster) of the tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine for all students. More information can be found at School and Childcare | Texas DSHS. Please reach out to the school nurse at erin.clifford@austinisd.org, if you have specific questions regarding your child's immunization records.

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The Small Virtual Library

The Small Virtual Library - April is National Poetry Month by Deanna Sylvia | This newsletter was created with Smore, an online tool for creating beautiful newsletters for educators, nonprofits, businesses and more

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Dear Small families,

In case you like to always be in the know of amazing student travel news, this is just a note to say ENROLLMENT IS NOW OPEN for Small Middle School's Spring Break 2025 international tour to 🇮🇹 🇫🇷 Paris-Venice-Florence-French Riviera... Wait, and Pisa, San Gimignano, Siena, Nice, Eze, Monaco, TGV high-speed trains, gondola rides, expertly-guided tours at all destinations, and more as well?! WOW!!!

👉ENROLLMENT LINK --> http://www.eftours.com/2766179TR

Reserve with just $95 today that goes to pay for the trip
All kinds of payment plans! Bi-weekly, monthly, lump-sum, and more!
Earn your $1,000 EF scholarship!
Personal fundraising page for every traveler with zero EF commission

Feel free to email Mariel Early at mariel.early@austinisd.org to ask for the information meeting slides, or ask any questions about joining us in 🇫🇷 🇮🇹 Paris, Venice, Florence, Pisa, Siena, Nice, Monaco, and Eze next Spring Break!

From walking the Tuileries gardens to cruising the River Seine, or sitting at cafes on the Champs Elysees in Paris, to going on a gondola ride in Venice, to stepping into the Duomo in Florence, to marveling at the Pisa Tower, or the symmetry of Piazza del Campo in Siena, or walking around glitzy Monaco and Old Town Nice on the French Riviera, this will be a uniquely cultural, historical, artistic, glamorous, and delicious trip with none other than hand-picked superb destinations!

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Small Green Academy Blog

AHS parents, alumni, faculty, and community supporters are invited to join us at the ALL IN for Austin High Fundraiser to celebrate our beloved school and raise funds to promote academic excellence in all academies and for all students!

REGISTER NOW!

http://www.austinhsptsa.com/all-in-fundraiser.html

Friday, April 12, 2024

6 - 9 p.m.

Zilker Lodge at Austin Sunshine Camps

2225 Andrew Zilker Road

Ticket sales and sponsorships for this adult-only event will support the Austin High Excellence Fund.

Questions? Please contact:

ALL IN for Austin High Chairs

Kristen Day & Tina Donahoo

ahsfund2024@gmail.com

Summer Camps\Opportunities

Please be advised that all camps\opportunities listed in this section are not associated with Small Middle School. They have requested to be included in our newsletter for informational purposes only. Small Middle School does not endorse or have any affiliation with these camps. Please consider this information as a courtesy and use your discretion when exploring these camp opportunities.

Thank you for your understanding.

Austin High Basketball Camp

When: June 17th – June 21, 2024
Where: Austin High School Gymnasium
Who: Boys entering 3rd – 6th grades 9:00 am – 12:00 noon
Boys entering 7th – 9th grades 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Cost: $125 per camper

Campers are taught all aspects of the game. A typical day at camp includes station work with an emphasis on fundamentals: shooting, passing, footwork, defense, rebounding, ball-handling, teamwork, contests, drills, and team games. All equipment will be provided. Campers must bring their own water bottle.
Instructor: Head Boys Coach
To Register please complete form here (siblings please complete a separate form for each player attending)