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In a growing school system, the district’s attendance zones will inevitably change to accommodate the growth. As a hypergrowth district, we are experiencing significant enrollment increases in some areas. As a result, some schools are over capacity while others have available capacity. The Board may consider leveling plans to balance student enrollment across campuses and alleviate overcrowding.   The district’s process is to collect feedback from community stakeholders regarding attendance boundary options. We specifically look to include parents from the potentially impacted campuses/areas. 

We appreciate everyone who provided input during the attendance boundary committee meetings and the leveling process.

The Lamar CISD Board of Trustees has approved new attendance zones that will impact Austin, Frost, Jackson, Long, Pink, Smith, and Travis Elementary Schools, which will go into effect for the 2024-2025 school year.

⤓ Board Approved Attendance Zones

En un sistema escolar en crecimiento, las zonas de asistencia del distrito cambiarán inevitablemente para adaptarse a este aumento. Como distrito de hipercrecimiento, estamos experimentando aumentos significativos de inscripciones en algunas zonas. Como resultado, algunas escuelas se encuentran por encima de su capacidad mientras que otras tienen capacidad disponible. La Mesa Directiva podría contemplar planes de nivelación para equilibrar las inscripciones de estudiantes en todos los campus y reducir la superpoblación.   El proceso del distrito consiste en recabar opiniones de las partes interesadas en la comunidad en relación a las opciones respecto a los límites de asistencia. Específicamente buscamos incluir a los padres de los campus/áreas que potencialmente se vean afectados. 

Agradecemos a todos los que dieron su opinión durante las reuniones del comité de límites de asistencia y el proceso de nivelación.

La Mesa Directiva de Lamar CISD ha aprobado nuevas zonas de asistencia que afectarán a las escuelas primarias Austin, Frost, Jackson, Long, Pink, Smith y Travis, que entrarán en vigor para el ciclo escolar 2024-2025.

⤓ Board Approved Attendance Zones

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Welcome to Austin Elementary School!

Office Hours

Monday - Friday
7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

To register, please call 832-223-1000 to make an appointment.


Registration

Registering your future Astronaut is as simple as 1-2-3-4!
1. Visit LCISD.org > Students and Parents > Registration and scroll down to Students New to LCISD
2. Follow directions to locate your campus and complete the New Student Online Enrollment Application
3. Gather the required documents: Proof of Residency (closing documents, leasing agreement, fixed utility bill - electric, gas, water), copy of parent/guardian driver's license, student birth certificate, student immunization records
4.Call 832-223-1000 or email [email protected] to make an appointment to drop off documents


Attendance

Attendance notes may be sent by email but must come from a parent's verified email account. The email must be sent to the campus attendance clerk when your student returns to school. Please include your student's first name, last name, teacher name, grade and the date(s) which your student was absent. Please send your email to: [email protected]

Parent Information

Kinder Round Up 2024-2025

School Hours

School Hours: 7:15 a.m. - 2:40 p.m. 
Students who arrive after 7:15 a.m. are tardy. 

Breakfast 6:45 a.m. - 7:15 a.m.
1st Bell 7:05 a.m.
Tardy Bell 7:15 a.m.
Dismissal Bell 2:40 p.m.

 

Upcoming Events at Austin

April 9 - 11: STAAR Testing - Closed Campus
April 16: STAAR Testing - Closed Campus
April 18: 1st Grade Music Program
April 22 - May 3: Kinder Round Up
April 23 - 25: STAAR Testing - Closed Campus

Austin PTO

To learn more about the Austin PTO, please visit their website and Facebook page:
Austin PTO Website
Austin PTO Facebook Page

Follow Austin Elementary

Please join us on Facebook to see pictures of school events and activities! 
 




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Lunch Times

Kinder - Lemos, Sorbel: 11:50 a.m.
Kinder - Silva, Countryman, Fletcher: 12 p.m.
1st - Murphy, Harris: 11:30 a.m.
1st - Stockslager, Therrian, Young: 11:35 a.m.
2nd - Lohn, Stone: 12:20 p.m.
2nd - Ferguson, Tom, Venegas: 12:25 p.m.
3rd - Almendarez, Fetterman, Grimes: 11:10 a.m.
3rd - Broxson, Van Maanen: 11:15 a.m.
4th - Bullard, Allen: 10:30 a.m.
4th - Cruickshank, Faith, Burke: 10:35 a.m.
5th - Krenek, Covington: 10:50 a.m.
5th - Frewin, Lepler: 10:55 a.m.

Cafeteria

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Breakfast and lunch are FREE to all students at Austin, but students may purchase a la carte items. Your child's student ID number will also be their lunch number. You can also use this number to add money to their account online. Students will use their SMART Tag in the lunch line.

To make a payment on your child's account, please login to www.schoolcafe.com. 

For parent online help, please call 855-729-2328 or email [email protected].

To put restrictions on your child's account, please call 832-223-0180 or through your student's account on www.schoolcafe.com


SMART Tags

Lamar CISD implemented the SMART Tag system, which is designed to improve the safety and security of students who utilize school bus transportation. For more information, please click here.

If your student lost or breaks their SMART Tag, parents will need to purchase a new SMART Tag for $5.00.  Click here to purchase a new SMART Tag.

Please do not bend or punch a hole into the SMART Tag. 

  

Transportation Changes

Transportation changes must be submitted to the front office before 2:10 p.m. Transportation changes must be submitted by phone call or by a written note. 

On early release days, transportation changes must be submitted to the front office before 11 a.m. 

Permanent transportation changes must be made in writing.

  

Campus Forms & Documents   

After School Care   

For on-site after school care, please call the YMCA at 281-341-0791. Their program is for students K-5 and offered Monday - Friday (on regular school days) until 6:30 p.m. 

Below are the after school care facilities that provide transportation to and from Austin. 
Funshine Academy - 281-342-9624
Kids R Kids - 832-451-1111
Tree House Academy - 832-595-8500

Car Riders   

Please get a White Austin Visor Tag from your student's teacher. 

Place the White Austin Visor Tag in your front window.

If someone else picks up your child, please make sure they have the White Austin Visor Tag.

Please follow the car rider line route on the side of the building. 

All car riders must be picked up in the car ride line. 

Walkers/Bikers

Please meet your student(s) at the flag pole in the front of the bike rack.

Walker/Bikers will be released first. Please be at the flag pole at 2:40 p.m.

Kinder and 1st grade students must have an adult or older sibling present to receive their child. Individuals receiving Kinder or 1st grade students at the flag pole will need to be in possession of a picture ID, so the staff member can verify release authorization on the first day of school. We will then give a White Austin Walker/Biker Tag to use the following days. You could also get a White Austin Walker/Biker Tag from your child's teacher.

For Kinder and 1st grade, please email your child's teacher if you give permission for your child to be released by an older sibling. We must have this parent permission documentation on file. 

We will not release students to parents parked in the parking lot. You must meet your child at the flag pole. 

News

Croft Selected as First Principal of Maxine Phelan Elementary

Mar 25, 2022 | Lamar CISD Communications

Kevin Croft has been selected as the first principal of Maxine Phelan Elementary, scheduled to open in the fall of 2022.

Croft received both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Schreiner University in Kerrville, Texas. Croft has served as a beloved member of our Lamar CISD family for over 10 years and currently serves as the principal of Polly Ryon Middle School.

Prior to being named principal, Croft served as an assistant principal and English teacher at George Ranch High School. Before joining our District, Croft also taught in Junction ISD.

As a graduate of the Holdsworth Leadership Program, Croft excels in building trusting relationships and cultivating a collaborative campus culture from the ground up. He brings an upbeat and fun element to learning and understands the importance of always putting students first. He has the highest expectations for his students and staff and is the first to hold them accountable.

He believes in interactive and rigorous learning and is known for his ability to keep his students engaged consistently. Croft’s passion for education and serving others is evident in all that he does and Lamar CISD is excited to see the great things that he will bring to Phelan Elementary.

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