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A Letter from Ms. Bedford

Hello Smallville and Happy New Year!

I hope you all had a restful winter break. With the new year comes the excitement of a fresh start, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome everyone back for the Spring semester!

Spring is such an incredible time on campus because it moves fast. One moment we’re diving into projects, testing, competitions, and performances, and before we know it, we’ll be planning for Splash Fest in May! Even though this is a busy time, I know our Cougars will accomplish everything they set their minds to.

We are so grateful for your ongoing support—it truly makes a difference. Be on the lookout for upcoming events where you can volunteer and get involved. Together, we can make this semester a special one!

Thank you, as always, for your partnership and support. Let’s make it an unforgettable Spring semester!

Stay Present Cougars,

Bedford

Attention incoming 6th Graders

Award winning PTA news

Thank you, Smallville!

Save the Date

Raise a little cane with CSMS PTA! Join us for the first Spirit Night of 2025 and help fund our PTA initiatives. Raising Cane's newest location on Brodie Lane in Sunset Valley will host us this Monday, January 13. See you then!

NEW DATE- Spirit Night at VIA 313

The previously announced Spirit Night at VIA 313 has been rescheduled to February 4.

Cougar Cage-

Students love shopping at the Cougar Cage! Help keep it running by signing up to work a shift or shopping from the wishlist. There are a few remaining shifts in January, please sign up to help if you can!

Yearbook Ads - 8th Grade

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

🎉 Exciting News: Yearbooks Are Now On Sale!

Don’t miss your chance to secure your very own yearbook—pre-purchase yours today! You have two easy options:

Buy Online: $45!
Cash or Check: Have your student bring payment to Mr. Shoptaw in room 300.

Our yearbooks are super popular and always sell out! Don’t wait until May to get yours—avoid disappointment and pre-order now! Remember, we only print enough for those who pre-purchase, plus a few extras, which means getting one later is nearly impossible.

Make memories last—grab your yearbook today! 📚✨

Smallville Travel Section

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