This is the last issue of the ROAR for the 2022-2023 school year.  We want to make sure we send you off with plenty of helpful information so you can enjoy the summer and be ready for next school year.  Be sure to read through the entire issue, so you don't miss anything!  Thanks Bobcats!

Baxter the Bobcat needs your help in preparing for the 2022-2023 school year.  Please register your student(s) as soon as possible.  By registering now, you can help our school.  Teachers & other staff are allocated to our campus according to enrollment numbers.  Help us make sure we have the right number of teachers when August rolls around!  You can register by visiting your AISD Parent Portal.

Join us for our next General Meeting, held Thursday, May 19th at 5:30 pm.  We will be meeting in the Library.  During this meeting, we will be celebrating this year's accomplishments and voting on the proposed 2022-2023 budget.  The PTA will provide tacos.  

It has been a while since many of us have been inside the school.  After the meeting, we hope you will join us for student-led tours around the school.  

Did you know we can support our teachers and support staff with their professional development?  The school is given a small budget for these conferences; so, most often, the expenses are out-of-pocket for our teachers and staff.  Imagine what kind of tools they can bring back to benefit all our teachers and students!  The Grants for Growth program is designed to crowdsource funds to assist staff in paying for valuable training.  This is a great way to not only support your teacher but our whole Bobcat community!  

Please consider supporting our current requests for Ms. Hively and Ms. Wingate.  You can donate as little as $10 and help them reach their goal.  

Summer break is almost here! Summer means lots of time outdoors, fun in the sun, and water fun. Please remind your Baldwin Bobcats to fuel their bodies with healthy foods and water. Many yummy foods include water to help hydrate the body, such as watermelon, peaches, cucumbers, and zucchini. Please also remember to keep your kids active over the summer break, but be safe! Wear a helmet while biking, skateboarding, or scootering, apply sunscreen daily and often when outdoors, and be safe in water activities by ensuring an adult is with a child during swimming activities. Enjoy the summer break - make the healthy choice, the easy choice!

Attention Baldwin High School Seniors: Join us in your caps and gowns as we celebrate your hard work and accomplishments in our annual Senior Walk.

Thank you to all of the volunteers that shared their knowledge, creativity, and most importantly their time!  PTA's are powered by volunteers, and Baldwin PTA is no exception!  Whether you are a board member, committee chair, room parent, donated supplies/materials, or someone who shows up when we need you, thanks for making 2022-2023 a great year!  We can't do it without you!

Want to get involved, but not sure how?  Check out some of our open committee positions in the Help Wanted section below.

The online Spirit Shop will be open until 3 pm, Monday, May 23.  It is your last chance to purchase spirit wear for the school year.  The store will reopen in August.

Update on 3/4-sleeve YS t-shirts:  Due to the continued delays in receiving the shirts, we have decided to cancel the order for the remaining youth small t-shirts.  If you ordered one and have not received it, Baldwin PTA will issue a refund.  Please email president@baldwinpta.org with your mailing address and we will send a check as soon as possible.  We apologize for the inconvenience.

Come join other Baldwin 2nd - 5th graders for a fun Spirit Night at Home Court ATX on Friday, May 20th from 6 - 8 pm!  This is a great event for the basketball fan in your house!  Attendees will have 1 hour of basketball skills followed by 1 hour of open gym play.  Parents may drop off and pick up your kiddos.  Upon arrival, you will sign a waiver and pay.  The cost is $30 per child and $15 goes back to Baldwin PTA.  For every membership package or camp registration, Baldwin PTA will receive $25.  Space is limited to 30 kids, so be sure to secure your spot by completing our online signup linked below. 

Home Court ATX is located at 12701 Lowden Lane, Building 4 in Manchaca.

Thank you to our business partners for their generous support!  Your generosity helps Baldwin PTA continue to support our students, teachers, and staff!

This is the final issue for the 2021-2022 school year.  The ROAR will return in August.  To stay current during the summer be sure to follow Baldwin PTA on Facebook or check our parent's forum - Baldwin Parents.

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Austin, TX 78739