Casis Weekly (2/2/26 - 2/6/26)

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" "Stay In-the-Know: This Week’s Top News You Can’t Miss

  • This week is School Counselor Appreciation Week. Thank you Ms. Colegio!
  • Rescheduled Prospective Parent Tour is tomorrow, February 3rd, at 9am
  • Forest Club meets this Saturday, February 7th, at 9am
  • Order your signed copy of Bob Shea’s books for the Author Visit. Deadline this Sunday, February 8th. Link below

Cougar PRIDE Families,

It’s going to be another great week at Casis! I’m so glad that everyone was able to stay safe and warm during our unexpected ‘Weather Days’ last week. Due to the missed days, our January Prospective Parent Tour will take place this week. Yes, the month of January has just flown by and February is here. During this month, we’ll celebrate the 100th day of school, have our annual Author Visit, among other great learning happenings. As we continue our work together this second semester, there is still much to learn, to do, and to look forward to. We will also continue to focus on student learning growth and enrichment opportunities, as well as on safe and secure practices. Please see important information for the week below.

Mr. Tinnon

NEWS FROM THE PRINCIPAL

" "SCHOOL COUNSELOR APPRECIATION WEEK 

This week is ‘National School Counseling Week’ when we appreciate the vital service that School Counselors render to schools and districts all over the world, but particularly here at Casis Elementary. Our stellar Counselor, Veronica Colegio, does an outstanding job everyday with our students, staff, and parents. Counselors have such a tremendous impact on students, as they help to meet the needs of the whole-child, as well as support staff members and families in being the best they can be. In this day and time, when there is such a large focus on societal mental health and wellness, the supportive role of Counselors has been even more necessary and instrumental. Ms. Colegio offers daily support to all of us in such a kind, calm, and heart-felt way. Interactions with Veronica consistently makes us all feel heard and cared about. Please join me in acknowledging the daily contributions that Ms. Veronica Colegio makes to our Learning Community. We appreciate you so much Ms. Colegio!

RESCHEDULED PROSPECTIVE PARENT TOUR " "

Due to last week’s inclement weather days, the scheduled January Prospective Parent Tour will now take place on this Tuesday, February 3 at 9am – 10am. Tours are great opportunities for families to get to learn about our school culture and programming, as well as take a tour of our new facility and amazing outdoor learning spaces. School Administration and PTA Leadership will lead these adult only tours. We look forward to sharing and showing all of the things that make Casis Elementary such a stellar educational choice for their children. Please spread the word to any known prospective families about this rescheduled event.

" "SPRING PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES 

Elementary Parent Conference Day is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, February 17. At Casis Elementary, these important meetings will be scheduled during the month of February. Conferences scheduled in the Spring may be traditional (parent-teacher), student-led, or optional, based on the grade level and student progress/performance concerns. No matter the format, Teachers will still share information about student progress/performance for all students. During this month, please know that conferences may be requested by either the Teacher or Parents.

2026 – 2027 ENROLLMENT DATES & DEADLINES" "

Enrollment for the 2026 – 2027 school year is about to begin. Austin ISD’s goal is to re-register all 64,000+ PK-11th grade students who are currently enrolled students, as well as to register all new students by the end of May, 2026. Please see the following enrollment windows, by rounds/programs:

  • Round 1 (Special Programs Enrollment): 1/12/26 – 2/6/26
  • Round 2 (General Registration & Transfers): 2/16/26 – 4/10/26
  • PK3 & PK4 (Pre-Kinder Registration): 4/1/26 – 5/22/26
  • Round 3 (General Registration): 4/13/26 – 5/27/26

Following are some other enrollment support resources that families might find helpful: (1) Enroll Austin Family Support Manual and (2) Enrollment 101 Slide Deck. If families have additional questions, you may also go to the enrollment website (Enroll Austin Website).

" "CHARACTER STRONG IMPLEMENTATION & PRACTICES 

This year, AISD and Casis Elementary are implementing a new Character Education and Behavioral Support program called Character Strong. This program is meant to provide students with the necessary skills and strategies to be the very best humans that they can be in the world. Students will hear morning messages and receive lessons from their teachers about topics like respect, gratitude, honesty, courage and more. Teachers will be providing weekly lessons and sending home monthly information to families about the different program topics learned each month. The lessons derive from a program called, “Purposefull People”. Here’s a Family Introductory Letter about Purposefull People. Each month we will cover a different Character Strong topic and resources will be shared to help families have meaningful conversations at home about the learned trait. Here’s an Overview of the monthly topics that will be taught. The Character Strong trait for the month of February is Honesty. Here’s the Family Connection Newsletter – Honesty for this month’s theme. We are so excited to be ‘Character Strong’ at Casis Elementary! 

IMPORTANT DATES" " 

February – National African American Heritage Month

Mon., Feb. 2 – Fri., Feb. 6 – AISD School Counselor Appreciation Week

Tues., Feb. 3 – CAC Meeting at 3:30pm (Community Room)

Tues., Feb. 10 – Author Visit Day (Bob Shea)

Mon., Feb. 16 – Student Holiday / Staff PLED Day

Tues., Feb. 17 – Elementary Conference Day (Student Holiday – Lunar New Year)

Fri., Feb. 20 – PTA General Meeting at 12Noon (Community Room)

Mon., Feb. 23 – Fri., Feb. 27 – AISD Food Service Workers Appreciation Week

Tues., Feb. 24 – Prospective Parent Tour at 9am – 10am

Fri., Feb. 27 – Administrators’ Coffee Chat at 8am (Community Room)

" "TRAFFIC SAFETY PROCEDURES

Please adhere to the guidelines in your particular arrival/dismissal area (Front Circle Drive or North Parking Lot). See Arrival & Dismissal Plan here. We continually ask for your patience and cooperation in exercising safe practices in your area.

Additionally, please see the following reminders/updates:

  • Walkers should use crosswalks at all times.
  • Bikers should park bikes at bike racks and walk bikes through crosswalks.
  • Drivers should ALWAYS be aware of our foot and bike traffic.
  • Drivers should consider TURNING OFF ENGINES when not moving forward.
  • Avoid Parking in the Casis Village, if conducting school business.
    • Front Circle Drive & Hillview are available for parent parking during the day.
    • The North Parking Lot is designated for staff parking only.
  • Vehicles using the North Parking Lot during arrival and dismissal (3rd – 5th) should be aware of all walkers who are using the parking lot crosswalks.
  • Vehicles cued on Northwood for Circle Drive afternoon pick-up should remain in one moving line to avoid double-parking.

Vehicles who need to enter the North Parking Lot for morning/afternoon drop-offs/pick-ups of 3rd – 5th graders may safely by-pass the ‘Circle Drive’ vehicles to enter the parking lot. 

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