Hello, Smallville!

You may have noticed a little extra flair last week for Teacher Appreciation Week! We had a blast showing off their spirit with themed dress-up days! From repping their favorite teams on Jersey Day, to going full cowboy for Western Day, channeling their inner characters on Disney Day, and bringing tropical vibes on Hawaiian Day, the energy and laughter were contagious. We love any opportunity to bring fun to the campus while celebrating the incredible work of our team. I want to extend another huge thank you to all of our teachers and staff! 

As we enter the final stretch of the school year (just a two newsletters left!), I want to pause and extend a heartfelt thank you to our amazing parents and community members. Your support during Teacher Appreciation Week, Nurses Appreciation, Splash Fest, and this entire year made such a difference. From notes and treats to volunteering your time and energy, your kindness reminded our staff just how valued and appreciated they are. Smallville thrives because of the strong partnerships we share with all of you.

Here’s to finishing the year strong together! 

Wishing you all a beautiful weekend!

Stay present, Cougars,
Bedford

AISD is requiring that all Chromebooks be returned before the end of the school year.

• 6th Grade: Chromebooks have already been collected.

• 7th Grade: Collection will take place on Monday.

• 8th Grade: Collection will take place on Wednesday.

Please ensure your student brings their Chromebook and charger to school on their designated collection day.

If your student still has their Chromebook after their scheduled collection date, please return it to Small Middle School as soon as possible to avoid non-return fees.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Click here to get all the information: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1LANNW9q3K-IVr_eH9rD_OkDs6uGL3-e4/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117420613092591643854&rtpof=true&sd=true

Attention Parents/ Guardians,

Medications kept in the Health Room will need to be picked up by a parent/guardian by close of business on the last day of school 5/29/25. Only medications with self-carry orders from a provider may be taken home by the student. Medications that are not picked up by this time will be discarded in compliance with state, local, and federal recommendations. If your student is attending summer school, medications must be picked up and dropped back off for the summer school session. Thank you for your help in preparing for summer!

NOTE: New doctors’ orders and medications will be required for each school year. For your convenience, forms can be found online at https://www.austinisd.org/health-services/forms AISD Health Services and Nursing

Atención padres/tutores de familia,

Los medicamentos guardados en la sala de salud escolar deben ser recogidos por un padre de familia o tutor legal antes del cierre de operaciones de su escuela el 29 de mayo del 2025. Solo aquellos medicamentos de autoadministración de un proveedor médico pueden ser llevados a casa por el estudiante. Medicamentos que no se recogen para esta fecha/hora serán descartados de acuerdo a las recomendaciones locales, estatales, y federales. Si su estudiante está inscrito para el termino escolar de verano, los medicamentos deben ser recogidos y entregados al personal de salud de la escuela donde vaya a estar su estudiante. ¡Gracias por su colaboración en prepararnos para el verano! NOTA: Ordenes médicas nuevas y medicamentos deben presentarse cada año escolar.

Para su conveniencia, los formularios pertinentes pueden ser accedidos aquí:

https://www.austinisd.org/health-services/forms

AISD Departamento de servicios de salud y enfermería

Erin Clifford, BSN, RN (she/her)
School Nurse
Small Middle School 
(512) 414-1543
erin.clifford@austinisd.org

If you are looking for suggested reading over the summer Here are a list of recommend books by grade level. These are not required, but a great way to spend a lazy summer day! https://sites.google.com/austinisd.org/5-book-dive

Coach - Danielle Zuniga - danielle.zuniga@austinisd.org

Cross Country is for 7th & 8th graders

• We train Monday/Wednesday/Friday 6:30AM - 7:30AM

• Bring: Water & Towel

• Dress: Running shoes/work out clothes

What does a typical practice look like?

• We meet by the gate on the gym entrance side at 6:30 AM

• Warm up drills & run (we run on the track and all over the campus grounds)

• *Due to I am the only adult, we will stay on school grounds for practice. 

• Practice Ends at 7:30 AM - this gives students a chance to shower/change if needed.

Communication is through email and the “SportsYou” app 

Qualifications

• Must be 7th or 8th grade

• Must be in good academic standing

• Must be a role model to others - we are representing Small MS 

• Must have all paperwork in (medical forms/UIL forms)

• Parents can access all forms at https://www.austinisd.org/athletics/forms

•                                                    RankOne.com

• *ALL FORMS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE CAMPS/TRYOUTS

Summer Camp Opportunities - DAWG CAMP is for kids 7th grade to 12th grade

• Camp Starts June 2nd and goes the whole summer.

• (They take off the week that has the 4th of July in it.)

• Monday - Thursday 7am - 8:30 am

• Description: Running Camp for anyone interested in running Cross Country or getting in shape for their sport! We focus on running for length of time.

• Price: $125.00

• Link: https://bowie.myschoolcentral.com/(S(xysfqvh5aixiitp2lugdhjy2))/Index.aspx#/22326/product/1871

• Coach Tilson at Bowie HS is the contact: lora.tilson@austinisd.org

Parents of 6th graders,

This is a reminder to make sure you start early to get an appointment at your doctor’s office for immunizations for the 7th grade school year (SY ’25-’26). The vaccines you will need are T-dap and meningococcal. These are required by Texas State law for students to be up to date with their immunizations coming into 7th grade. Once your student has received these vaccines, please submit the immunization record either via email or paper copy to the school nurse at Small Middle school. Thank you!

Immunization Requirements Quick Reference: 2025-2026 School Year Seventh Grade

• 3 doses of DPT, DTaP, DT, Td, Tdap with one dose given on/after the 4th birthday.

• 1 dose of Tdap is required within the last 5 years. (Td acceptable if pertussis is contraindicated)

• 3 doses of Polio with one on/after 4th birthday

• 2 doses of MMR with first dose on/after the 1st birthday

• 2 doses of Hepatitis A

• 3 doses of Hepatitis B*

• 2 doses of Varicella on/after 1st birthday (if the child has NOT had chickenpox)

• 1 dose of Meningococcal (MCV4 or MenACWY) on / after the 11th birthday**

You also have the right to be exempt from vaccines with the proof of an affidavit to be turned in every 2 years to the school nurse.  

Vaccination records can be turned in at the front office or emailed or faxed to the school nurse.     

Erin Clifford, BSN, RN (she/her)
School Nurse
Small Middle School 
phone: (512) 414-1543
Fax: (512) 841-6745
erin.clifford@austinisd.org

Join our PTA Board

We are looking for leaders who would like to get more involved and join our PTA Board next year!  Being a part of our board is a great way to meet other families, get to know teachers and staff, and make a positive impact on our school community!  If you're interested, email president@clintsmallmspta.org for more info.

Thank you Business Partners!

These businesses played a huge role in making our Teacher & School Nurse Appreciation Week a hit!  Thank you for supporting public education and the amazing educators in our community!

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.

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🇯🇵 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

This section is for anything outside of Small that you might be interested in.

Here is the Basketball link to camp this summer https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfyo-wmGaEMuFRkmDdDuLwhw_r9zfRHRKMN9UBjxsDVPdwzyA/viewform?usp=preview

Austin High School Summer Athletic Conditioning programs.

Registration Link ALL COURSES - FOR PARENTS

https://www.performancecourse.com/school-district/austin-isd

High Intensity:

Enrolled (23)

https://admin.performancecourse.com/admin/courses/participants/attendance-summary/?cid=3899

Females:

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https://admin.performancecourse.com/admin/courses/participants/attendance-summary/?cid=3900

Advanced:

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https://admin.performancecourse.com/admin/courses/participants/attendance-summary/?cid=3902

Developmental:

Enrolled (21)

https://admin.performancecourse.com/admin/courses/participants/attendance-summary/?cid=3901