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Hello Smallville, 

We are closing in on our first-holiday break of the season, but we have some fun in store before next Friday. As you know we love to create opportunities for our students to develop essential social and problem-solving skills that enrich their learning journey. Through these community-building events, our students are able to build friendships and acquire new interests.

We’re also thrilled to announce that Monday is CAT Day! This special day is dedicated to fostering Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and strengthening our Cougar community. Through engaging activities and meaningful discussions, we’ll dive into various activities that matter to our students while sharing interests and building connections across our campus.

Next week, we’re excited to also host our Discovery Fair for our prospective families and students—this is a showcase of the incredible programs our campus offers. This is a great opportunity for prospective students and families to explore and celebrate the unique learning experiences happening at our school. If you know of any families that will be applying or enrolling at Small, please let them know about this opportunity.

And the fun keeps rolling! Next Friday, we will have our first family movie night. So grab your blankets and chairs and let’s kick off the holiday break with our community. 

Thank you for your continued support in making our school a place where every student thrives. 

Have an amazing weekend! 

Stay Present Cougars,

Bedford

This event is for incoming 6th grade students to walk the campus get a sneak peak of the elective choices at Small. This will help when they start filling out their Choice sheets for next year.

Hello Families! 

We would like to inform you that Breakthrough Central Texas will soon be presenting at Small MS. Breakthrough is a no-cost college ready program for students who will be first in their family to obtain a 4 year degree. If admitted, the program will provide your student with academic support, enrichment opportunities and a 5 week summer program.

If interested in participating in the program, please use the link to fill out the google form.  

¡Hola familias!

Nos gustaría informarle que Breakthrough Central Texas pronto se presentará en Small MS. Breakthrough es un programa listo para la universidad sin costo para estudiantes que serán los primeros en su familia en obtener un título de 4 años. Si es admitido, el programa le brindará a su estudiante apoyo académico, oportunidades de enriquecimiento y un programa de verano de 5 semanas. 

Si está interesado en participar en el programa, utilice el enlace para completar el formulario de Google.

Boys Basketball Tryouts for 7th and 8th Grade

Tuesday, December17 and Wednesday, December 18

4:00 - 5:30 in the Gym

Must have a Physical on File with the Coaching Staff

Just announced- Flix on the Field 11/22.  More details coming soon!

Please take part in sharing your gratitude for the amazing CSMS teachers and staff by donating a no-refrigeration-needed pie, writing a gratitude card, and/or volunteering to collect the pies.  Donations may be dropped off at the Front Office the week of November 18th, and we will also have volunteers waiting by the dropoff lines on Friday (11/22) morning to collect your donations.

Click here for more details or to sign up.

The pie drive is a beloved tradition at Small and your kindness and generosity each year make this possible.

Have you checked out our new online store? Now is the perfect time to shop and enjoy 25% off all merchandise. Free shipping on orders over $75 with guaranteed delivery by December 23.

Shop at https://1stplace.sale/92689

Mark your calendars for our next Spirit Night on December 4 at the new Cabo Bob's Sunset Valley location.  Please note that you will need to show this flyer in order for Small to receive credit so save the image to your phone so it's handy!

New this year, you can put an add for your business, or cheer on your 8th grader on to high school in the 2024-2025 yearbook!

3 easy steps

• Choose your ad size and layout

• Add your photo

• Enter your text

Price: $25.00
Deadline: 02/13/25

ENROLLMENT is NOW OPEN! Enroll with $95 to reserve your spot!

**Enroll by Sept. 22nd for $200 off.

*Repeat travelers, as usual, add an extra $100 off.

🇬🇷🇮🇹 GREECE & ITALY WEBSITE & ENROLLMENT: https://www.eftours.com/tour-website/2817051TA

🇯🇵 JAPAN WEBSITE & ENROLLMENT: https://www.eftours.com/tour-website/2805919DV

• Affordable bi-weekly or monthly plans. 

• Want to save up and pay in lump sums as you go? You can choose to do that too. 

• Free personal fundraising page for your student!

• Earn $1,000 EF scholarship!

These two itineraries were picked with a lot of thought put into them. Students (and adults!) will get to see so many iconic places on tour, including a great number of World Heritage Sites. The hands-on experiences chosen are great as well, the landmarks we'll visit, and the sights you'll see are all world-class: From the Island of Capri "faraglione" to the Acropolis, to swimming on Heraklion beaches in Crete, to stepping on Kyoto's most amazing temple - a national treasure itself, to visiting technology museums in Tokyo and Japanese gardens in Osaka, walking in the steps of Gladiators in the Colosseum and Roman Forum, or learning about how Pompeii got buried in ashes with Mount Vesuvius in the background, or stepping into Delphi and learning about oracles in Greece, it's going to be amazing!

Reach out any time with any and all questions, or to schedule a chat!

Mariel Early 

mariel.early@austinisd.org 

512-841-6700 Ext. 70774 / Conference: 2:30-4:00 pm

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