Originally delivered on 9/2/2025 12:01 pm

SUBJECT: The ROAR September 2, 2025

Baldwin PTA ROAR

September 2, 2025

Our new school year is off to an amazing start! This week's newsletter is packed with lots of great information about all of our September happenings at school and around the community.

Baldwin Elementary PTA

A huge shoutout to all the members who joined/renewed in August! Everyone was entered to win a Baldwin shirt - check the list below to see if you're a winner. 

Didn't win this month? Our Fall Membership Drive kicks off next week with tree-mendous prizes.


Last Week Shirt Winners* 


Jo Ann Andrews, Sharryn Cash, Sara Civitts, Alicia Cruz, Erin Elrakabawy, Matthew Emanuelson, Julie Kiehl, Crystal Kurek, Gerardo Larios, Stacia Long, Grethchen Magana, Vania Malkiewicz, Laura Marion-Faul, Kyra Mills, Audrey Moore, Christina Parker, Gautam Penumetcha, Yasemin Slonsky, Crystal Stevenson, Angie Vega


*Will be delivered to teacher mailboxes Wednesday, September 3rd

Why Join The PTA
Join the PTA
Upcoming PTA Meeting Dates

Save the dates for our upcoming PTA meetings!

We alternate PTA meetings between AM/PM and children are welcome any time. In an effort to reduce "this could have been an email meetings", we only meet when required by our bylaws plus one - September, January and April plus May. January and May are combined with STEAM Night and Senior Scholarship Night, respectively. 


Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 8:00 AM

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Baldwin Sponsor Programs

New!

Support our school through two simple programs (not limited to businesses—families, friends, employers all welcome):

1) Business Sponsors: Make a tax-deductible donation at any level and get recognition across events, campus signage, our website, social media, and the ROAR e-newsletter.
Learn more & choose a level: Business Sponsor Info & Sign-Up

2) Teacher Appreciation Sponsor: Pick a month to treat our 65 teachers and staff—provide breakfast/lunch/treats or donate and we’ll handle ordering. Includes lounge signage, social shout-out, ROAR placement, and a thank-you certificate.
Reserve a month or donate: Teacher Appreciation Info & Sign-Up

Know someone that might participate? Please share the links!

Questions? Contact Fundraising: fundraising@baldwinPTA.org

Baldwin Sponsor Programs
Baldwin Business Sponsors
Teacher Appreciation Sponsor
Room Parents
Room Parents Still Needed for 2025 - 2026

Interested in getting involved with your student's class this year? Consider volunteering as a room parent!


Room Parents are the official liaison between teachers and class families. Some classes may have Co-Room Parents or the Room Parent might organize a committee to support the teacher and classroom throughout the school year. There is support available--room parents do not have to do everything!


We want to build a strong community and room parents play an important role in involving classroom parents so that they feel more connected, empowered, and an integral part of their child's education. 


Reach out to the Room Parent Coordinator at volunteer@baldwinpta.org if you have any questions.

Scavenger Hunt and Ice Cream Social

Our first FREE community program of the year! 

Meet at the Baldwin Circle Drive, grab a cold sweet treat from Danny's Ice Cream Truck then go on a scavenger hunt around the school to hunt for clues and earn a prize! Grab a friend and make new friends on Sunday, September 7th from 3-4:30pm.

AISD Consolidation and Boundary Changes Meetings

Mark your calendars for the latest round of AISD's Consolidation and Boundary Change Zoom meetings:


Tuesday September 9th

Wednesday September 10th 

Monday September 15th

from 6 - 8 pm


Click on the image below to read more about updates to the AISD School Consolidation and Boundary Changes Plan and to view the School Consolidation Data Rubric.

Be a Baldwin Watch DOG!

Hey Dads! Has your kiddo already asked you when you are gonna be a Watch DOG this year? With over 50 actives members in the Baldwin Elementary Watch DOGS program, we’d love for new dads to come join! 

The Dads of Great Students WATCH D.O.G.S.® program is one of the nation’s largest and most respected school-based, family, and community engagement, organizations designed and developed by educators, experts and parent & guardian volunteers over more than two decades.


Watch DOGS Pizza night gathering 

9/10 630-730 in Cafeteria


Watch DOGS Trainings

9/24 6pm Watch Dog Training ZOOM

10/15 630 Watch Dog Training ZOOM


New to WDs only

1) Register 


Required for all (annually)

2) Background check via the AISD Volunteer page. Set up your account and follow the steps for the background check: link here 

3) Join PTA

4) Order WDs T-shirt (unless you already have one)

5) WDs Training (Sept 24, 6:30 ZOOM)

6) Pick a day to volunteer on the calendar in the front office

7) Wear WDs T-shirt and check in at the front office at 7:15 to pick up agenda


Questions? Click on the email below to email for more info!

Volunteers Needed for Multi-Culture Fest

We have begun planning for our annunal Multi-Culture Fest and are looking for Culture Representatives!  Please see the flyer for more info.  

Click on the link below to sign up and save the date.  Mrs. Linahan will send volunteers info in October to start planning.

Spirit Night at Torchy's

Take a night off from making dinner, and support our PTA. 

Grab tacos at Torchys on Wednesday, September 10th. Be sure to mention Baldwin! 

Parent Resources
Upcoming Info Sessions for Cub Scouts

Cub Scout Pack 12, located in Southwest Austin, is comprised of approximately 100 boys and girls plus their families. Through outdoor experiences, community service projects, and age-appropriate rank achievements, our Scouts have fun and learn lifelong values and skills. Pack 12 is currently registering both boys and girls from Kindergarten through 5th grade to become Cub Scouts for the 2025-26 school year!

If you and your child are interested in learning more about Cub Scouts and Pack 12, please feel free to attend one of our upcoming information sessions.

Tuesday, September 2, 6:30-7:30pm
Baldwin Elementary - Cafeteria

Thursday, September 5, 6:30-7:30pm
Clayton Elementary - Cafeteria


Can't make an info session? Click on the image below for more information about joining Cub Scouts Pack 12.



School Programs
Baldwin's Web Store

Pay for your student's enrichment fees by clicking on the image below.

Yearbooks Are On Sale Now!

Order your yearbook before 9/30 for early bird pricing. 

Soft Cover: $36.67

Hard Cover: $45.80

Click on the image below to order yours today.

ROAR Submissions
New Designs Available!

We have some great new styles this year! Don't miss out on your chance to have a little school spirit and support our PTA!  Visit the Spirit Store and show your Bobcat pride!

*open orders will be delivered to teacher mailboxes Wednesday, August 27

Support While You Shop

Don't forget to label everything! Mabel's Labels is the leading provider of name labels for the stuff kids lose! Get the best prices on custom name stickers today. Free shipping on all orders. 

https://mabelslabels.com/fundraising/support

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Upcoming Events
Tuesday, September 2
Allison Fischer's Birthday!
Allison Fischer's Birthday
Thursday, September 4
5:30p Back to School (PK-2nd)
Monday, September 8
Melissa Marsh's Birthday!
Tuesday, September 9
Melissa Marsh's Birthday
Melissa Marsh's Birthday
Wednesday, September 10
4:00p Campus Tour (please call the front office for more details)
Thursday, September 11
5:30p Back to School (3rd-5th)
Saturday, September 13
Laura Hall's Birthday!
Laura Hall's Birthday
Tuesday, September 16
8:00a Spetember 2025 PTA Meeting
Sunday, September 21
Nicole Scott's Birthday
Monday, September 22
NO SCHOOL - Staff Dev.
Tuesday, September 23
Erin Vasquez's Birthday!
Thania Rebollar's Birthday!
NO SCHOOL - Staff Dev.
Erin Vasquez's Birthday
Thania Rebollar's Birthday
Thursday, September 25
Karen Moreno's Birthday!
Karen Moreno's Birthday
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