Welcome to Austin Elementary School!

Office Hours

Monday - Friday
7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

To register, please call 832-223-1000 to make an appointment.


Registration

Registering your future Astronaut is as simple as 1-2-3-4!
1. Visit LCISD.org > Students and Parents > Registration and scroll down to Students New to LCISD
2. Follow directions to locate your campus and complete the New Student Online Enrollment Application
3. Gather the required documents: Proof of Residency (closing documents, leasing agreement, fixed utility bill - electric, gas, water), copy of parent/guardian driver's license, student birth certificate, student immunization records
4.Call 832-223-1000 or email [email protected] to make an appointment to drop off documents


Attendance

Attendance notes may be sent by email but must come from a parent's verified email account. The email must be sent to the campus attendance clerk when your student returns to school. Please include your student's first name, last name, teacher name, grade and the date(s) which your student was absent. Please send your email to: [email protected]

Parent Information

Penny Wars
Sweets with Santa

School Hours

School Hours: 7:15 a.m. - 2:40 p.m. 
Students who arrive after 7:15 a.m. are tardy. 

Breakfast 6:45 a.m. - 7:15 a.m.
1st Bell 7:05 a.m.
Tardy Bell 7:15 a.m.
Dismissal Bell 2:40 p.m.

 

Upcoming Events at Austin

Nov. 17: Early Release (11:15 a.m.)
Nov. 20 - 24: Student Holiday (Thanksgiving Break)
Dec. 9: Sweets with Santa
Dec. 12: Holiday Program (3rd Grade)
Dec. 15: Early Release (11:15 a.m.)
Dec. 18 - Jan. 2: Student Holiday (Winter Break)

Austin PTO

To learn more about the Austin PTO, please visit their website and Facebook page:
Austin PTO Website
Austin PTO Facebook Page

Follow Austin Elementary

Please join us on Facebook to see pictures of school events and activities! 
 




 

Lunch Times

Kinder - Lemos, Sorbel: 11:50 a.m.
Kinder - Silva, Countryman, Fletcher: 12 p.m.
1st - Murphy, Harris: 11:30 a.m.
1st - Stockslager, Therrian, Young: 11:35 a.m.
2nd - Lohn, Stone: 12:20 p.m.
2nd - Ferguson, Tom, Venegas: 12:25 p.m.
3rd - Almendarez, Fetterman, Grimes: 11:10 a.m.
3rd - Broxson, Van Maanen: 11:15 a.m.
4th - Bullard, Allen: 10:30 a.m.
4th - Cruickshank, Faith, Burke: 10:35 a.m.
5th - Krenek, Covington: 10:50 a.m.
5th - Frewin, Lepler: 10:55 a.m.

Cafeteria

school cafe

Breakfast and lunch are FREE to all students at Austin, but students may purchase a la carte items. Your child's student ID number will also be their lunch number. You can also use this number to add money to their account online. Students will use their SMART Tag in the lunch line.

To make a payment on your child's account, please login to www.schoolcafe.com. 

For parent online help, please call 855-729-2328 or email [email protected].

To put restrictions on your child's account, please call 832-223-0180 or through your student's account on www.schoolcafe.com


SMART Tags

Lamar CISD implemented the SMART Tag system, which is designed to improve the safety and security of students who utilize school bus transportation. For more information, please click here.

If your student lost or breaks their SMART Tag, parents will need to purchase a new SMART Tag for $5.00.  Click here to purchase a new SMART Tag.

Please do not bend or punch a hole into the SMART Tag. 

  

Transportation Changes

Transportation changes must be submitted to the front office before 2:10 p.m. Transportation changes must be submitted by phone call or by a written note. 

On early release days, transportation changes must be submitted to the front office before 11 a.m. 

Permanent transportation changes must be made in writing.

  

Campus Forms & Documents   

After School Care   

For on-site after school care, please call the YMCA at 281-341-0791. Their program is for students K-5 and offered Monday - Friday (on regular school days) until 6:30 p.m. 

Below are the after school care facilities that provide transportation to and from Austin. 
Funshine Academy - 281-342-9624
Kids R Kids - 832-451-1111
Tree House Academy - 832-595-8500

Car Riders   

Please get a White Austin Visor Tag from your student's teacher. 

Place the White Austin Visor Tag in your front window.

If someone else picks up your child, please make sure they have the White Austin Visor Tag.

Please follow the car rider line route on the side of the building. 

All car riders must be picked up in the car ride line. 

Walkers/Bikers

Please meet your student(s) at the flag pole in the front of the bike rack.

Walker/Bikers will be released first. Please be at the flag pole at 2:40 p.m.

Kinder and 1st grade students must have an adult or older sibling present to receive their child. Individuals receiving Kinder or 1st grade students at the flag pole will need to be in possession of a picture ID, so the staff member can verify release authorization on the first day of school. We will then give a White Austin Walker/Biker Tag to use the following days. You could also get a White Austin Walker/Biker Tag from your child's teacher.

For Kinder and 1st grade, please email your child's teacher if you give permission for your child to be released by an older sibling. We must have this parent permission documentation on file. 

We will not release students to parents parked in the parking lot. You must meet your child at the flag pole. 

News

Astronotes for April 2, 2014

Apr 02, 2014 | Bud Whileyman
This Friday we will be having our 3rd 9-weeks Success Assemblies.  Students will be recognized for their accomplishments during the 3rd 9-weeks.  This also means we are in the final grading period of the school year.  This year has been an exceptionally fast year.  It seems like we just started and we are now in the final phase.   



The make-up days for the 2 bad weather days that we used in February will be Thursday, April 17th (day before Good Friday) and May 26th (Memorial Day).  Every year the district has to designate 2 bad weather days on the calendar.  Most of the time we just ignore them because we never have to use them.  However, this year is the exception.  Having school on Memorial Day is probably the most controversial of the two days.  Unfortunately it was included in the approved school calendar.
 
Today is a STAAR Testing day and we will be observing rules for a “Closed Campus” meaning no visitors for lunch etc.  You may come in to the office if you need assistance.

Tomorrow, Thursday April 3, our First Graders will be taking a field trip to Dewberry Farms which is always a lot of fun and the students have a great time.
 
An important message from Traci Kujath, PTO President:
Just a reminder that all PTO Nomination forms are due this Friday!  If you are interested in a position on the board for the 2014-15 year, please submit your form by Friday!  We already have a few nominees, but the following positions do not have anyone running for office:
President, VP of Membership, Treasurer Elect, Co-Volunteer Coordinator, Yearbook Coordinator, Co-Yearbook Coordinator, and Co-Fundraiser chair.  We need people in these roles to help the PTO run effectively.  It only takes a little time and your children will benefit so much!  Let us know if you are willing to help.  Please call Traci Kujath with any questions (281) 239-3537.
 

April Calendar (changes noted in italics)

Wednesday, April 2nd
• 5th Grade Reading – STAAR Testing
• 4th Grade Writing Day 2 – STAAR Testing

Thursday, April 3rd
• First Grade Field Trip – Dewberry Farms
• STAAR Makeup Day

Friday, April 4th
• Success Assemblies
o 8:15 – LS, 4th, 5th
o 9:15 – PPCD, 2nd, 3rd
o 2:00 -  1st, Kg

Monday, April 7th
• Rehearsal for acting parts-2:30 to 4:00
• Extended Day 
• 3rd Grade Baseball week

Tuesday, April 8th 
• Rehearsal for all choir members-2:30 to 4:00
• Extended Day

Wednesday, April 9th
• Il Primo Spirit Night

Thursday, April 10th
• PTO Meeting – 6:30

Friday, April 11th
• Kindergarten Field Trip – Houston Zoo
2nd Grade Trunk Show

Monday, April 14th  
• Rehearsal for acting parts-2:30 to 4:00
• Volunteer Week
• Extended Day

Tuesday April 15th
• Volunteer Tea – 9:00
• Rehearsal for all choir members -2:30 to 4:00
• Extended Day

Wednesday, April 16th

Thursday, April 17th 
Regular School Day: Bad Weather Makeup Day
Kindergarten Egg Drop – 9:30
• Kindergarten Egg Hunt – 2:00

• Chick-Fil-A Spirit Day

Friday, April 18th
• Student Holiday / Staff DMA Holiday

**No Choir Rehearsal on 4/21 or 4/22 due to STAAR testing**

Tuesday, April 22nd
• 4th Grade Math – STAAR Testing
• 3rd Grade Math – STAAR Testing

Wednesday, April 23rd
• 5th Grade Science – STAAR Testing
• 4th Grade Reading – STAAR Testing
• 3rd Grade Reading – STAAR Testing
• Kindergarten Field Trip – Shrine Circus
• Las Mananitas Spirit Night

Thursday, April 24th
• Last Art Club Meeting

Friday, April 25th
• 2nd Grade – Fiesta!

Monday, April 28th 
• Rehearsal for acting parts – 2:30 to 4:00

Tuesday, April 29th 
• Rehearsal for all choir members -2:30 to 4:00

 

Events