A Message from Our Principal,

Thank you so much for helping make our teachers and management team feel special during Teacher Appreciation Week. We also want to thank all of the parents who attended our Mother’s Day celebration last month. It was wonderful to get to see all of you and recognize all that you do for your children each day. There are so many fun activities going on here during the month of June as we officially kick off summer and we can’t wait to share them with your children.

Thank you again for your time and support. We are looking forward to spending an amazing summer with your children!

Sincerely,

Shereena Johnson

Summer Safety

Many of the special events and activities we have planned for this summer are outdoors. Whether it’s a nature walk or a splash day, sunscreen is needed to ensure that everyone has a good time. If you’ve not already done so, please put a labeled container of sunscreen in your child’s cubby.

Splash Day

We will have Splash Day every other week for our preschool and school aged students. On these days they will need to bring with them a swimsuit, water shoes, a towel, swim diaper if applicable, and dry clothes to change into after. Generally Splash Day will be in the morning. To make it easier on the teachers, please bring them in their swim attire. Each year our students look forward to these special days and we can’t wait to share the fun photos with you through Links 2 Home!

School-Age Field Trips and Events

Links 2 Home is just one of the ways to keep on track with field trip times and requirements. There is also a large calendar posted just inside of the School-Age classroom.  We must have a parent’s signature on each permission slip for each field trip in order for your child to attend.  All of the summer permission slips will be available in the School Age classroom at the parent information table.

6/6- Field Trip: 1^st/2^nd: Sweet Berry Farms

6/8-Field Trip: Kinder: Locomotion Inflatable Play

6/9-Field Trip: 3^rd & Up: Hill Country Science Mill

6/12-Field Trip: Kinder: Central Texas Food Bank Tour

6/13-Field Trip: 1^st/2^nd: Austin Human Society

6/13, 6/20, 6/27- Swimming Field Trip: 3^rd & up campers

6/14-Field Trip: 3^rd & Up: Mobile Loaves and Fishes Volunteer Day

6/15-Field Trip: Kinder: Pease Park Splash Pad

6/15, 6/22, 6/29- Swimming Field Trip: 1^st & 2^nd grade campers

6/16-Field Trip: 3^rd & Up: Blazer Tag

6/16-Field Trip: 1^st/2^nd: Crux Rock Gym

6/19-Field Trip: Kinder: Austin Aquarium

6/20-Field Trip: 1^st/2^nd: Mt. Bonnell and Peacock Park

6/21-Field Trip: 3^rd & Up: Mural Scavenger Hunt

6/22-Field Trip: Kinder: Umlaf Sculpture Garden

6/23-Field Trip: 3^rd & Up: Summer Fun USA

6/23-Field Trip: 1^st/2^nd: Bullock Museum & IMAX

6/26-Field Trip: Kinder: Reel Popcorn

6/27-Field Trip: 1^st/2^nd: Exotic Zoo and Snake Farm

6/28-Field Trip: 3^rd & Up: Pinballz Kingdom

6/29-Field Trip: Kinder: Liz Carpenter Splash Pad

6/30-Field Trip: 3^rd & Up: Austin Water Bikes

6/30-Field Trip: 1^st/2^nd: Underground Bowling

Electronic Sign In & Out Roll Out Information & Dates

Beginning June 5^th, we will begin the rolling out our electronic sign in and out systems. This process has parents and all authorized persons using a 4 digit code to check their child/children in and out of the building. Detailed information will be coming soon!!!
June 5^th: Infants/Toddlers

June 12^th: Beginners/Intermediate

June 19^th: Pre-K 1/Pre-K 2

June 26^th: Kindergarten/School-Age

Important Dates

6/1 Last day of school for Austin ISD

6/3 Happy Birthday Ms. Marlene & Ms. Alexa

6/3 Mr. Sean celebrates his 4^th Xplor anniversary.

6/5 First Day of Agents of Summer and Mini Mysteries!

6/9 Splash Day (bring them in a swimsuit, water shoes, a towel, swim diaper if applicable, and dry clothes to change into after)

6/10 Happy Birthday Ms. Adria

6/12 Field Day w/St. Augustine Toddlers thru Pre-K 2

6/15 Kona Ice 2:30-3:30pm

6/16 Donuts with Dad 7:00-9:00am

6/17 Parent’s Night Out 5:30-10:30pm Cost is $30 for the 1^st child, $10 each additional. Reserve your space at the front desk.

6/19 Tooth Fairy for Intermediate thru Pre-K 2

6/20 Session 1 Swimming Lessons Starts

6/23 Splash Day (bring them in a swimsuit, water shoes, a towel, swim diaper if applicable, and dry clothes to change into after)

6/27 Dairy Cow Toddlers thru Pre-K 2

6/29 Happy Birthday Ms. Dulce

6/30 Session Swimming Lessons Ends

Automatic Payment Program

Just a friendly reminder that effective July 1^st all credit card users will be charged a fee. In order to prevent being charged, please change to the automatic payment option. This allows you to have your weekly tuition automatically pulled from your personal account. Convenient! No checks! No late fees! If you are interested in this payment option, please inquire at the front desk.

From Our Education Department:

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