Welcome to Austin Elementary School!

Office Hours

The front office hours are from Monday - Friday from 6:45 - 3:15

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 the front office at 832-223-1000 to schedule your enrollment appointment. 


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.

Parent Information

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MyStop Info Flyer Spanish

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

 

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: 12:25 - 12:55
First: 11:55 - 12:25
Second: 12:50 - 1:20
Third: 10:45 - 11:15
Fourth: 11:15 - 11:45
Fifth: 10:30 - 11:00

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.


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

  

Transportation Changes

Transportation changes must be submitted to the front office before 2:00 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 10:30 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

Lamar CISD Mental Health Resources

Apr 29, 2020 | Community Relations

Lamar CISD has created a list of mental health resources available for students, parents and staff. See the combined list below in both English and Spanish.  

*Resources are either free or work on a sliding scale and do not turn down people based on ability to pay

*Los recursos son gratis o trabajan con una escala gradual y no rechazan a las personas por su habilidad de pago

*Lamar CISD HOPE Line/Línea de HOPE del Distrito - 832-223-4673
24/7 Crisis Line/Línea de Apoyo en Crisis

Mental Health America Finding Help/Apoyo de Salud Mental - https://mhanational.org/finding-help

*National Crisis Text Line/Línea Nacional para apoyo en Crisis en Texto - https://www.crisistextline.org/

National Alliance On Mental Illness/Alianza Nacional en Salud Mental -https://www.nami.org/Home

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services/Servicios de salud mental y abuso de sustancias - https://www.samhsa.gov/

*7 Cups Emotional Support/Soporte Emocional “7 Cups” - https://www.7cups.com/

*Houston Galveston Institute/Instituto Houston Galveston (HGI) - http://www.talkhgi.org/ Main line: 713-526-8390 Backup: 346-291-0969

Catholic Charities/Caridad Catolica - https://catholiccharities.org/coronavirus/

*Texana - https://www.texanacenter.com/
Offering services over the phone/Ofreciendo servicios telefónicos 

  • Sugar Land Office: 281-276-4400
  • Rosenberg Office: 281-342-6384

Individuals can also call the Crisis Helpline at 1-800-633-5686. 

*211 Texas/United Way HELPLINE -

Texas/United Way HELPLINE is available 24/7 to connect individuals with local community resources such as financial assistance for utilities or rent and food pantries, housing assistance, crisis counseling, utility payment assistance, and senior services. Texans can dial 211 or (877) 541-7905 and select option 6 to get information and referrals to COVID-19 social services, including testing, community clinics, unemployment benefits and more. Families can call 211 HELPLINE for an up-to-date listing or visit the website at www.211texas.org

La Línea Telefónica de Texas/ United Way está disponible las 24 horas los 7 días de la semana para conectar individuos con los recursos de la comunidad, tales como ayuda financiera para pago de servicios, renta, despensa, casa, consejería en caso de crisis y ayuda a adultos mayores. Los habitantes de Texas pueden marcar el 211 o (877) 541-7905 y seleccionar la opción 6 para recibir información y recomendaciones para obtener los servicios sociales de COVID-19, incluyendo exámenes, clínicas de la comunidad, beneficios de desempleo y más. Las familias pueden llamar al 211 LINEA DE AYUDA para obtener una lista actualizada o pueden visitar el sitio de internet a www.211texas.org.

*Fort Bend County Women’s Shelter/Refugio para Mujeres de Fort Bend - 281-342-4357

*Veterans Crisis Hotline/Línea de crisis para Veteranos - 

Connect with the Veterans Crisis Line to reach caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Call 1-800-273- 8255, text 838255, or visit online. For support for the deaf or hard of hearing, call 1-800-799-4889. 

Conecte con la línea de crisis para veteranos para encontrar personal calificado y comprometido del Departamento de Asuntos de Veteranos. Llame al 1-800-273-8255, mande un texto al 838255, o visite el sitio de internet online. Para ayuda para personas con dificultad para escuchar llame al 1-800-799-4889.

*The Trevor Project/El Proyecto Trevor -  

The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25. If you are a young person in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk, call the TrevorLifeline now at 1-866-488-7386, text START to 678678, or visit online.  

El proyecto Trevor es una organización a nivel nacional que ayuda a dar servicios de intervención en momentos de crisis y ayuda en la prevención de suicidios para lesbianas, transgéneros, gay, bisexual (LGBTQ) personas jóvenes menores de 25 años. Si tú eres una persona joven pasando por una crisis, con sentimientos suicidas o en busca de un espacio seguro y libre de juicios para platicar, llama a la línea “TrevorLifeLine” al 1-866-488-7386, manda texto al 678678, o visita el sitio de internet online

Mental Health Apps/Diferentes Aplicaciones -

There are two mental health app directories users can consult to find a mental health app, namely the NHS Apps Library and PsyberGuide in partnership with Anxiety and Depression Association of America. The NHS Apps Library lists apps that have been “approved” following assessment using a number of criteria including effectiveness, security and technical stability. PsyberGuide includes ratings based on “credibility, user experience and expert review,” and a credibility score that “represents the strength of the scientific research support for the app itself, and the therapeutic interventions the app provides.” 

A few anxiety and stress apps with a credibility score of four out of five or higher include This Way UpBrain HQHeadspaceWoebotGood Days AheadCogniFitCalmMood Mission and SanvelloPTSD Coach from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs also has good quality evidence to support its effectiveness. 

According to Dr. John Torous, who leads the APA’s workgroup on the evaluation of smartphone apps, the top 7 evidence-based mental health apps are: IntelliCareBreathe2RelaxCBT-i CoachStop, Breathe & ThinkDBSA Wellness TrackerVirtual Hope Box, and Medisafe. Five well known teletherapy apps that offer connections to a licensed therapist are AbleToBetterhelpOnline-TherapyTalkspace and 7-Cups.

Existen dos directorios de Aplicaciones que los usuarios pueden consultar para encontrar una APP de salud mental. Estos directorios son llamados NHS Apps Library Y PsyberGuide y creados en colaboración con la Asociación Americana de Ansiedad y Depresión. La lista de la aplicación de NHS ha sido “aprobada” siguiendo diversos criterios incluyendo su efectividad, seguridad y estabilidad técnica. PsyberGuide incluye evaluaciones basadas en “credibilidad, experiencia del usuario y opiniones de los expertos,” y un criterio de credibilidad credibility score “que representa la fortaleza de investigación científica de la aplicación en sí misma, y de las intervenciones terapéuticas que la aplicación provee.”

Otras aplicación para ansiedad y estrés con una evaluación de credibilidad de cuatro de cinco o mayor incluyen This Way Up, Brain HQ, Headspace, Woebot, Good Days Ahead, CogniFit, Calm, Mood Mission and Sanvello. PTSD Coach del departamento de Asuntos de Veteranos tiene buena evidencia que apoya su calidad y efectividad.

De acuerdo con el Dr. John Torous, que liderea un grupo de trabajo de la  APA que evalúa las aplicaciones de los teléfonos inteligentes, las 7 mejores aplicaciones, basadas en evidencia, para salud mental son: IntelliCare, Breathe2Relax, CBT-i Coach, Stop,  Breathe & Think, DBSA Wellness Tracker, Virtual Hope Box, and Medisafe.

Cinco aplicaciones reconocidas de servicios de Tele-terapia que ofrecen servicios que conectan con un terapeuta con licencia son: AbleTo, Betterhelp, Online-Therapy, Talkspace and 7-Cups.

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