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Hello Smallville, 

As we close out this incredible fall semester, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the hard work and dedication of our students and staff. Each contributes to making our campus a place of excellence, learning, and joy. Witnessing the growth, creativity, and determination that fill our halls every day has been truly inspiring.

This semester has been nothing short of amazing. From outstanding performances in fine arts and athletics to academic milestones and community-building events, our Cougars have showcased their brilliance and heart in countless ways. The joy it brings me to serve as the principal of such an extraordinary school is immeasurable.

As we head into the well-deserved winter break, I encourage everyone to take this time to rest, recharge, and spend quality moments with loved ones. Rest is essential for our minds and bodies to continue growing and thriving. Whether you’re enjoying holiday traditions, reading a favorite book, or simply relaxing, make this time meaningful and restorative.

Let’s come back in January ready to build on our successes and continue striving for excellence in everything we do. I am so proud of what we have accomplished together and can’t wait to see what the new year holds for our Cougar family.

Wishing you all a joyful and peaceful holiday season.

Stay Present Cougars,

Bedford

Access to Healthy Food During Winter Break

With many Austin ISD students living in food insecure households, access to healthy food may be challenging when the district is closed. Families can use the community resources below to find free meals in their area while Austin ISD offices and schools are closed for the winter break:

• Central Texas Food Bank (www.centraltexasfoodbank.org)

• United Way for Greater Austin - ConnectATX (www.connectatx.org)

• Texas Health and Human Services - Call 2-1-1 or (877) 541-7905 to speak to a live operator.

El acceso a los alimentos puede resultar difícil para muchas familias cuando el distrito cierra. Las familias pueden utilizar los recursos comunitarios a continuación para encontrar comidas gratuitas en su área mientras las oficinas y escuelas de Austin ISD están cerradas durante las vacaciones de invierno:

• Banco de Alimentos del Centro de Texas (www.centraltexasfoodbank.org)

• United Way for Greater Austin (www.connectatx.org)

• Salud y Servicios Humanos de Texas - Llame al 2-1-1 o al (877) 541-7905 para hablar con un operador

Save the Date

We have two Spirit Nights in January to start off the new year!  Mark your calendars for Raising Cane's on Monday 1/13 and VIA 313 on Thursday 1/23.  Dine out and support our PTA so we can continue our important work at Smallville!

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. Dates are now open through January!

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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