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March 2021

3/13/2021

 

Art from the Heart - Become a sponsor today!

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Art from the Heart 2021 is right around the corner (April 19-23)! This event, now in its thirteenth year, raises funds for Mary B. Austin's PTA-supported, year-round art program that benefits ALL students in our school. This event wouldn't be the success that it is without the support of the many individuals and businesses who have supported us over the years. Sponsors play an important role in Art from the Heart, especially this year as our event will be held virtually and without our usual silent auction. We are seeking individuals, families, and businesses who would like to be a part of this great event through a monetary contribution. If you or someone you know is interested, please click here to learn more and pledge your support. All sponsors will be recognized on the PTA Facebook page and PTA website. For more information on sponsorships, contact Hill Aeiker (Mary B. Austin parent, and Art from the Heart volunteer).

Limited Edition "Austin Artists" T-shirt benefitting Art from the Heart

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The PTA is excited to offer a new spirit shirt for our Mary B. Austin students, teachers, parents, and friends. Our light blue "Austin Artists" shirt is available for preorder until Friday, March 19. Shirts will be sent home with students the week of April 19 and can be worn on Friday, April 23 in celebration of Art from the Heart week. These shirts can also be worn any Friday during the school year. Youth and adult sizes are $15 each, adult 2xl-3xl are $18. Go to the Mary B. Austin Spirit Store to place your order and support our wonderful art program.

Download the Box Tops app and be entered to win a prize!

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March 18, 2021 is hereby declared Box Tops App Download Day at Mary B. Austin Elementary! We need your help in earning our school CASH through your grocery purchases. The first step is to download the Box Tops App. We've created a special day to help you remember and to get as many parents, teachers, and friends as possible to download the app. Box Tops for Education has been a HUGE source of funds for the PTA in the past, and we want to keep that going, but we need your help! Download the app on or before Thursday, March 18, then visit the Facebook event and comment with your name to be entered to win a fun prize! For more information, contact Ryann Wilcoxon (Mary B. Austin parent and Box Tops Coordinator).

Calling all 3rd grade parents: March Teacher/Staff Treats

To show our love and gratitude, the PTA coordinates with a different grade level each month to provide our teachers/staff with some special treats or snacks. In February, our second grade parents provided Bake My Day cookies and our teachers/staff were thrilled with their sweet treat (see photos above). Now its time for our third grade parents to show our faculty some love! Third grade parents have the month of March and are collecting donations to provide all teachers and staff with a coffee treat from Yellowhammer coffee. Thank you to those who have already contributed. Third grade parents still wishing to help out can send a contribution via Venmo to @Austin-PTA. For questions or more information, contact your child's room parent or class representative.

Virtual PTA Meeting - Tuesday, March 23

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Don't forget!! Our virtual PTA meeting will be Tuesday, March 23 at 8pm. Simply visit the Mary B. Austin PTA Facebook Page at 8pm to participate in the livestream of the meeting.

Spirit Store Sale

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Make sure to place your Spirit Store orders and save 20% on select items while supplies last!! Think ahead to next year for t-shirts and sweatshirts! Sale items include: car magnets, window clings, long-sleeve t-shirts (youth & adult), short-sleeve t-shirts (youth & adult), crewneck sweatshirts (youth), and 16oz tumblers.

February 2021

2/13/2021

 
Take a look at these important updates and events happening at Mary B. Austin Elementary this month:

Art from the Heart 2021: an online student art show and sale

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We are thrilled to announce plans for Art from the Heart 2021! Due to continued Covid-19 safety precautions, the PTA has decided to shift from an in-person event to an online student art show and sale. Throughout the week of April 19-23, student art will be displayed online for viewing and purchase. Stay tuned for more information coming soon!

Calling all 2nd grade parents: Let's show our teachers some love!

To show our love and gratitude, the PTA coordinates with a different grade level each month to provide our teachers/staff with some special treats or snacks. Our teachers and staff loved their Mardi Gras themed treats provided by our first grade parents in January (see photos above). Now its time for our second grade parents to show our faculty some love! Second grade parents are assigned the month of February and have something extra "sweet" planned. Thank you to those who have already contributed. Second grade parents still wishing to help out can send a contribution via Venmo to 2nd grade parent Ryann Wilcoxon (@Ryann-Wilcoxon). For questions or more information, contact your child's room parent.

Save the Date: Virtual PTA Meeting, March 23, 2021

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Mark your calendars and plan to join our virtual PTA meeting on Tuesday, March 23 at 8pm. More details coming soon!

Two easy ways to support Mary B. Austin: Amazon Smile and Box Tops for Education

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Did you know your Amazon purchases can benefit Mary B. Austin? When you purchase qualifying items, Amazon will donate a portion of the price to the Mary B. Austin PTA. Please take a few moments to set up Amazon Smile in your Amazon app, or in your browser. Every little bit helps and this is a no-brainer way to support our PTA and school. For a quick step-by-step to get started, visit this page.

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Another easy way to support our school is through the Box Tops for Education program. You shop for your usual groceries, scan your receipt in the Box Tops app, and Mary B. Austin PTA receives a percentage of purchases in CASH. Visit the Box Tops for Education site to learn more and get started! If you have unexpired box tops, you may send those in to school with your student in a plastic bag or envelope marked "Box Tops" NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 25. ​

January 2021

1/20/2021

 
Take a look at these important updates and events happening at Mary B. Austin Elementary this month:

Campus Clean-up - January 23

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Make plans to lend a hand on Saturday, January 23, 8am-12pm, for our first campus clean-up of the year. Mary B. Austin volunteers will be spreading new mulch on the playground, as well as general schoolyard cleanup tasks such as picking up limbs, trimming hedges, etc. Wheelbarrows/carts, pitchforks, shovels, and garden rakes are needed to spread the mulch. Many hands make light work! Make plans to help our school look its best for 2021! Help us spread the word by sharing the event on Facebook.

Earn cash for Mary B. Austin with the groceries you already buy

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An easy way to support our school is through the Box Tops for Education program. You shop for your usual groceries, scan your receipt in the Box Tops app, and Mary B. Austin PTA receives a percentage of purchases in CASH. Visit the Box Tops for Education site to learn more and get started! If you have unexpired box tops, you may send those in to school with your student in a plastic bag or envelope marked "Box Tops" NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 25. 

Calling all first grade parents: Stock the Break Room

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Our teachers and staff go above and beyond every day for the students at Mary B. Austin. To show them our love and appreciation, the PTA coordinates with a different grade level each month to stock the teacher break room with treats and special snacks. First grade parents are assigned the month of January and we ask that parents send in prepackaged items like snacks, bottled drinks, Keurig coffee pods, or sweet treats. For more information, contact your child's room parent.

Support Mary B. Austin PTA with your Amazon purchases

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Did you know your Amazon purchases can benefit Mary B. Austin? When you purchase qualifying items, Amazon will donate a portion of the price to our school. Please take a few moments to set up Amazon Smile in your Amazon app, or in your browser. Every little bit helps and this is a no-brainer way to support our school. For a quick step-by-step to get started, visit this page.

November 2020

11/29/2020

 
Dear Mary B. Family,
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One of the many unfortunate consequences of life in the time of COVID is the limited opportunities we have to get to know each other.  There are so many families at Mary B. Austin that I have not met yet.  I am writing this letter to introduce the PTA leadership team and give you a short update on some of the things going on with MBA PTA.

As you know there has been very little that is “normal” about this year.  It seems like everything we do in 2020 requires treading new ground.  We are thankful that the MBA teachers and staff have done such a wonderful job navigating everything from online school to COVID precautions (and so much else).  Be sure to thank your teachers, Mrs. Whigham, and the whole staff for going above and beyond in this difficult time!

With our currently limited fundraising capability, we haven’t been able to do all the things we normally do to encourage our teachers and staff.  However, we have several things in the works.  In December, we will be delivering gifts to teachers and staff to say “thank you” for all they do.  We are also coordinating a monthly stocking of the break room with goodies to encourage everyone doing so much for our kids.  We want to support however we can.  If you know of (or are) a teacher who needs something for the classroom, please let us know.  We will do everything we can to meet any classroom needs that arise.

In October, we had our school yard clean up day.  We got a lot done and had a good time doing it!  We are especially thankful to the good folks at Spring Hill Presbyterian for partnering with us.  It was a great opportunity for parents, staff and the community to come together to do good for the school.  We will do another clean up day in January to spread mulch and continue improving our school grounds. We really hope you’ll make plans to join!

Our Art program continues to run strong as Mrs. Couch has stepped up and taken on all grades this year.  We appreciate her great work and are so thankful to have her.  Know that PTA remains committed to providing art opportunities for all of our students.

I am so proud of our PTA Board for stepping up during this challenging year.  Erin Cooke (VP & Merchandise), Raven Johnson (VP), Annie Strange (Treasurer), Stephanie Bradford (Secretary), Andy Rodriguez (Parliamentarian) & Crystal Galloway (Teacher Representative) have gone above and beyond what is expected of a team of volunteers.  But there is so much more we want to do!  We need more parent involvement.  We want parents involved in areas in which they are passionate.  If you want to be more involved please email me and we will get you plugged in!

Finally, be sure to mark your calendar for our next big PTA meeting on Tues, 3/23/21 at 7pm.  We really hope to see everyone then.  We will be posting the details of this meeting as well as everything else happening in our Facebook group.  Be sure to join so you can stay active and  aware of meetings and events coming up.  Thanks y’all!

Sincerely,
Johnny Peters, PTA President
​Johnny@BlueBirdTherapy.com
​11/29/2020
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