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

March is National Nutrition Month 2018

Mar 05, 2018 | Food Service

March is National Nutrition Month® and this year the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is using the theme "Go Further with Food". The idea behind this is fueling your body with nutritious foods to make the biggest impact in your activities as well as reducing food waste. A large factor in food waste can be confusion between food date stamps.

Let's test your knowledge, do you know the difference in the following date stamps?

  • USE BY MARCH 31, 2018
  • BEST BY MARCH 31, 2018
  • BEST BEFORE MARCH 31, 2018
  • SELL BY MARCH 31, 2018

Many individuals consider these to be expiration dates and dispose of food either just before this date or on the day of. However, manufactures provide these dates based on what they consider to be the best quality for that specific item. For example, "Use by", "Best by" and "Best Before" dates are often found on condiments, such as mustard and ketchup. In many cases, these items are safe to eat beyond the date stamp, if they have been stored properly.

"Sell by" dates are used for perishable foods, such as meats and dairy products. It's possible these foods may be used a few days after the date, as long as they were stored at a safe temperature.

Another big event this month for our schools is National School Breakfast Week, March 5-9th. The Texas Department of Agriculture challenges all campuses to "Dive into a Healthy School Breakfast". Research shows and school professionals know that starting the day with a healthy breakfast helps students learn and focus better in the classroom. All of our schools were provided posters to celebrate and elementary schools were given pencils and breakfast stickers to build excitement among the students. Many campuses went above and beyond to show our students why breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

A Whalin’ good time at Hubenak Elementary!
March is National Nutrition Month 2018-1

Under the sea at Smith Elementary!
March is National Nutrition Month 2018-2

Don't get caught without breakfast at Wessendorff Middle School!
March is National Nutrition Month 2018-3

Dive into a Healthy Breakfast at Briscoe Jr High!
March is National Nutrition Month 2018-4


Source: USDA, Food Safety and Inspection Service. Food Product Dating.https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/food-safety-education/get-answers/food-safety-fact-sheets/food-labeling/food-product-dating/food-product-dating

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