Friday, September 23rd

  Happy Friday!! 

We had another great week together in 2nd grade!  

                       Conference Sign Up!             

Beginning of the year conferences will be starting soon! Friday, October 7th the students do not come to school, this is designated as Parent Conference Day. It's very hard to schedule all parents on this day because of various schedules, so please be sure to sign up for one time slot per child! The conferences will be scheduled first come, first served. You will be given all assessment data for your child as well as a goal we have for the school year!

Thursday, October 6th is an EARLY RELEASE DAY at 12:30pm. Most teachers will be conducting conferences in the afternoon on this day too. 

Please make sure you sign up for a conference from your teacher's email....

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Next week, we are learning:

Morning Meeting Focus: Personal Space 

Reading: What Do Readers Do When They Come Across Tricky Words?

Writing:  We will use details and action words to make our writing more exciting!

Math: Comparing and Ordering Numbers

Social Sciences: Historical Figure Research & American Citizenship

Click the link below to access a newsletter provided by our school counselor, Ms. McFarling each month!

Monthly Newsletters

**We made at tab on the right hand side of the blog so you can access the Counselor's Corner whenever you need to and see the newsletters!!**

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We are going on a Field Trip! 

Second grade is going to the Dallas Arboretum for our field trip. We are so excited to explore/experience Autumn at the Arboretum has to offer! 

The field trip will be Friday, October 28th. Student admission is $12.00 and chaperones will be $15.00. (please note that parking will be an additional $15 per car to park at the arboretum to be paid at the arboretum).

We are NOT COLLECTING PAYMENT YET, but please be on the lookout for more information including how to pay at the beginning of October.

If you plan to attend as a chaperone, please make sure you have a current background check on file with the office, these must be completed yearly. Chaperones will be in charge of a small group during the field trip therefore we ask that you do not bring younger siblings.  We will send more information and details at the beginning of October! 

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AUSTIN ELEMENTARY PTO!

Be sure you've registered for AustinPTO.com account.  Once you do, go to my account, my forms, paperwork, and update your child's teacher information, sign up for volunteer opportunities, and purchase spirit wear!  

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BREAKFAST AND LUNCH MENU

Click HERE to see the updated breakfast and lunch menus for our school!

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Our Mustang Stampede Fundraiser for our school will be kicking off SOON! Be on the lookout for more information from our PTO!! This is our only fundraiser for the school.

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SPECIALS SCHEDULE

Please make sure that your child is wearing appropriate tennis shoes for their designated P.E. days.

	Mrs. Lortz	Mrs. Saxon	Mrs. Cook	Mrs. Naragon
Monday	P.E.	P.E.	Music	Art
Tuesday	Music	Art	P.E.	P.E.
Wednesday	P.E.	P.E.	Art	Music
Thursday	Art	Music	P.E.	P.E.
Friday	P.E.	P.E.	P.E.	P.E.

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MUSTANG OF THE WEEK!

We hope everyone has a wonderful weekend with your families! 

Dates for your Calendar:

September 30th- Mustang Stampede Fundraiser Kickoff, Spirit Assembly, House Celebration & Meetings

October 6th- EARLY RELEASE AT 12:30!! 

October 7th- No School- Parent Conference Day 

October 10- No School 

October 14th- Report Cards Go Home

October 28th- 2nd Grade Field Trip to the Arboretum --- More details to come!