Austin Tracy Elementary

We can't wait to see everyone tonight at our Family Literacy Night and Trunk or Treat! Doors will open at 5:30 pm! Come get a free meal, shop the book fair, and enjoy some awesome activities. We're going to move our Trunk or Treat Indoors so you won't have to worry about the wet, cold weather!

We are excited to host our grandparents tomorrow! Our students look forward to this day each year! Grandparents will have an opportunity to take their student through the book fair and get their photos made! Lunch times are listed below. We look forward to seeing you!

Tomorrow (Monday 10/27) will be Fall Picture Day for all students! We will get started with sibling pictures right after morning meeting so please be at school on time! Get some rest tonight so you'll look your best! Make-up pictures are scheduled for Friday November 18th.

1st 9 Weeks Report Cards are being mailed home today! Please be on the lookout for them! If you have any questions about your student's grades, please reach out to their teachers! Let's continue to work together to help our students be successful!

Students that signed up for a flu shot will be receiving them tomorrow (10/24) here at school through the Healthy Kids Clinic. Only students that sent in their completed form will be given a flu shot. If your student submitted their form after 10/17, their shot will be given at a later date.

ATE Families, don't forget that we will be hosting all of our wonderful grandparents on Wednesday October 29th! If you have not RSVP'd for the event, please call the school (270-646-2236) as soon as possible so that we can prepare enough food for everyone! Our students look forward to this day each year! Grandparents will also have an opportunity to take their student through the book fair, as well! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out!

On Monday, our 4th through 6th grade students had the opportunity to participate in a variety of experiments, and activities, with the Mobile Science and Activity Center! The MSAC is a mobile classroom that provides real-world applications of the concepts students are learning about in class! Thank you to the Kentucky Department of Agriculture and Kentucky Agriculture & Environment in the Classroom, Inc. for this wonderful opportunity for our students!

Please see the following message from Red Elephant Studio- School Picture Day is almost here—and we can't wait to see those smiles! We're counting down the days until we visit your school! To help make the day go smoothly, we've included some helpful tips and FAQs below. Once photos are taken, you'll get an email with all the details you need on ordering, deadlines, and how to get your favorite shots. 💬 Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram so you never miss important updates or sneak peeks! As a small, local business, we're so thankful to serve our community year after year. Your support keeps our studio personal, full of local friendly faces, and close to home—and we wouldn't have it any other way. We work hard so every child, parents, teacher, and staff member can have some incredible school photos and memories. 📝 Check out the tips below, and stay tuned for ordering info!

Last week, Austin Tracy Gifted and Talented students had the opportunity to tour the Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science located on Western Kentucky University's campus. The Gatton Academy is Kentucky's first residential STEM Academy. It is a two year residential program for students interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Instead of spending their junior and seniors years in traditional high schools, Gatton Academy students take all of their course work through WKU. Students that complete the program will earn a minimum of 60 college credit hours before they graduate! The Gatton Academy empowers exceptional young scientists and mathematicians to learn in an environment that offers advanced educational opportunities while living in a community that is supportive and fun.

Austin Tracy students had the opportunity to tour campus, listen to guest lectures, and experience what a "day in the life" of a Gatton Academy student would be like. Overall, our students were able to see the exceptional opportunities that are available if they continue working hard each day. We have some of the best and brightest at Austin Tracy. We want to empower our students with the belief that they can compete with the best and brightest!

Mark your calendars for this Saturday! The Austin Tracy PTO is hosting their annual "Fall Bizarre" on October 18th from 12-4pm at Austin Tracy Elementary. This is one of the main fundraising events for the PTO. You'll have the opportunity to shop over 20 different vendors. There will also be food, games, and arts and crafts. There will be something for people of all ages! Everyone is invited!! We look forward to seeing everyone there!

Hello families! The Austin Tracy Elementary Book Fair is scheduled for October 27th-October 31st! We are looking forward to a great Scholastic Book Fair! Did you know that every purchase helps our library get new books for our students? That is amazing! More information is available at the link below. Thank you for your support! https://www.scholastic.com/bf/austintracyelementaryschool

Flu shot consent forms will be coming home with students today! The Healthy Kids Clinic will be offering a flu shot clinic for all Austin Tracy students on October 24th. Students must have a signed consent form to get their shot. Please turn in the consent forms by Friday October 17th. If you have questions, please call the school at 270-646-2236.

Austin Tracy staff and students were presented "Gold Status" from the regional and state PBIS team this morning! This is a recognition that is awarded for being proactive and effective in positive behavior intervention supports! Way to SOAR, Eagles!

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Austin Tracy Elementary! SAVE THE DATE for October 27th- October 31st and get your reader excited to pick out their own books! Start exploring together:https://www.scholastic.com/bf/austintracyelementaryschool

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We are 3 weeks away from our Fall Bizarre at Austin Tracy Elementary. (Saturday, October 18th from 12-4 pm) The PTO is excited and there are so many activities for the students to do at the Bizarre, so many vendors to shop from, and of course some awesome food.  The PTO is offering an incentive to the class that has the best attendance between today and Friday, October 17th.  The students in the winning class will each receive a voucher to use towards playing all the games at the Fall Bizarre or to use at the concession stand.  We have 20 different vendors that have reached out to provide some awesome items up for sale.  (Get a start on your Christmas shopping or grab some awesome treats.) There is a list of vendors in the attachments as well! Please make plans to attend!

National PTO Appreciation Day is today, September 26th. This is a day to celebrate the dedicated volunteers of our Parent Teacher Organization and the work they do each day to support our school. We extend our gratitude to Mrs. Tabitha Gruber, Mrs. Sandy Young, Mrs. Ashley King, Mrs. Denise Williams, and Mrs. Aubrey Thompson for all they do through fundraising, decorating, planning events, and their overall support of teachers and students.