Originally delivered on 8/10/2022 10:57 pm

SUBJECT: Baldwin ROAR - August 2022 Newsletter

August 10, 2022
Meet our new PTA President!

Let's give a big welcome to Kristen Hudgens as the new 2022-2023 PTA President!

Kristen has 2 sons; a Baldwin 2nd grader and a Kealing 6th grader. This is her 7th year as a Baldwin parent and first year as PTA President.

"I look forward to a great school year, and am excited to see all of the wonderful things to come for our Baldwin community!"

Come meet your teacher on Thursday, August 11th from 4:30 - 6pm. Don't forget to bring your school supplies with you! 


Still need school supplies? You can find a link to your teacher-approved list below.

School Supply List
Thursday, August 11: 4:30- 6pm

If you ordered Sprout School Supply kits they will be distributed in the cafeteria at Meet the Teacher on August 11th. Don't forget to pick them up and deliver to the classroom!

August 13th and 14th

Grab your chalk and come decorate Baldwin's sidewalks to welcome back students, teachers, and staff. Be as creative as you like! You are welcome to come up to Baldwin anytime over the weekend (before the 1st day of school). 

Please be courteous and respectful to our beloved school property.

Medication Policy Change

AISD has adopted a new medication policy over the summer.  All medications are now required to have a provider's signature or written prescription.  This change should not affect our families with emergency medications for allergies, asthma, seizures, or diabetes as these medications are included on the orders and emergency plans already.  It will affect those that take daily medications and any over the counter medications during the school day.  We still need our parents to sign a medication authorization form.  Your child's provider can either sign the parent authorization form or provide their own form.  Please also note that prescription labels will now need a provider's signature as well. The health room is available for any questions.  We are happy to take any medications this week if that is better for your schedule.  Please give us a call to set up a time at 512-841-8908.   Medications do need to be transferred from adult to adult at this age. All forms are available on our website under the health room section (middle right of the page) https://baldwin.austinschools.org/

Looking forward to a great year, Trisha Krogstad, BSN, RN, NCSN

James Bowie High School PTSA welcomes all SW Austin families back to school! Join us for the 2022 Bulldogs & Hot Dogs community event on Saturday, Aug. 27 from 5-8 pm in the Bowie Courtyard. This event is hosted by PTSA and features games and activities for all ages. Admission is free but you are encouraged to bring money to purchase Bowie Bulldog spirit wear and support clubs and teams as they raise funds for their school year.

https://www.bowieptsa.org/bulldogs-hotdogs

Interested in volunteering? Email us!

The 2022-2023 PTA membership year has begun and signing up is easy and affordable. A single membership is just $8.50; join as a family (two adult memberships) and you'll receive a discounted rate of $15. Just as an FYI, for each new school year, you will need to renew your membership.

Follow these 5 easy steps below:

1) Click the link below

2) Log into your account

3) Click on Our PTA

4) Click on Membership

5) Click on Join Now!


Your PTA memberships support our students and staff all year long! Please contact our Membership VP, Lori Martinez (membership@baldiwnpta.org) if you have any questions.

Click here to renew or become a member today!
Spirit Day - TCBY on 8/15

Right after school on Monday, August 15th visit your nearest TCBY for a tasty sweet treat and a portion of all purchases made will be donated to Baldwin Elementary! 

Spirit Day - Vista Farm & Grill on 8/31

Head out to Vista Brewing and eat dinner at the Vista Farm & Grill! Vista is a beautiful 21-acre destination located in Driftwood, TX. They strive to source from local purveyors when possible, so come hungry! A portion of all purchases made will be donated to Baldwin Elementary! 

Do you have an interest in joining the Baldwin PTA? We need a few more key players to make it the best year yet! The role doesn't have to be held alone, you can even share it with a friend or two! Check out some of our openings: 

Parlimentarian

This role sounds fancy, but you would act as a facilitator for the bylaws, consultant to manage meetings and mentor for members on parliamentary procedure. You are the PTA Presidents right-hand person, but she is super fun, so it's really easy! 

Historian

The Historian attends the board meetings and records the volunteer hours at all meetings and PTA events, using a tool such as a tally sheet or excel spreadsheet. Anyone can do this! 

Programs Team Members

This is the perfect role for those who enjoy event planning! We need a few more helping hands to make the events this year a success. (For example: Santa Night, Family Dance, Carnival). This is not a single-person role, there is already a lead!

Volunteer Coordinator

This role works with the PTA president, principal and teachers to coordinate volunteer assignments at the school to support student success. It's is a lot of fun! 

Fundraising

Do you love to network and are friendly to everyone? Then this role is for you! We need one, two or even three additional helpers to make our Baldwin Bobcat PTA community thrive and well-funded! 

Bueller!?! Bueller?!!

Can't commit to one single role, have too much to do or too much on your plate? Just drop us a line and when we need some help or you have time, we can reach out. And trust us, we will be so thankful!

Upcoming Events
Thursday, August 11
4:30p Meet the Teacher
Friday, August 12
9:00a Kindergarten Kick-off
Monday, August 15
3:10p Spirit Day with TCBY
Tuesday, August 30
3:10p Spirit Day - Kona Ice
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