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LOBOS! Get ready for a MAGICAL MARCH of words! 📚✨ T.J. Austin Elementary is excited to announce our upcoming Vocabulary Parade happening next month! Students and faculty are encouraged to join the fun as we bring words to life in a creative and spellbinding way. Participation Criteria: • Your vocabulary word must be displayed on your costume. • The definition must be written on the costume, and participants should be able to explain their word. • Costumes must be school appropriate, follow dress code, and no play weapons are allowed. Get ready to turn learning into pure word magic as our campus transforms into a walking dictionary filled with creativity, imagination, and vocabulary power! 🐾🐺💙 #TJA #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄

Black History Spirit Week: DAY 1 💚💛❤️🖤 Today, our students and faculty celebrated Black History Month in vibrant style by wearing Pan-African colors, filling our campus with a beautiful wave of red, yellow, green, and black unity! The halls were glowing with culture, pride, and powerful coordination — truly a magical sight to see 🌟. The celebration continues tomorrow! Students are encouraged to wear their favorite jerseys as we pay homage to the incredible contributions African-Americans have made in sports throughout history. Let’s keep the spirit shining and the legacy alive as we celebrate with pride and purpose! 🏈🐾 #TJA #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄

A little sweetness goes a long way at T.J. Austin! 💝🐾 When we think of February, we think of thoughtful gifts and delicious sweet treats — and our Sunshine Committee delivered just that with a delightful chocolate buffet for our faculty and staff today! The smiles were bright, the treats were heavenly, and the sugar spark gave everyone the perfect energy boost to finish this long week with a bang. A little chocolate magic makes everything better! 🍫 #TJA #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄

🚨WE'RE 1-WEEK AWAY🚨 We are proud to host our very first Black Business Expo, featuring talented Black entrepreneurs ready to showcase and sell their merchandise to our students, families, and faculty! Families are invited to come shop during the time slot that aligns with their child’s grade level. Guests can expect a vibrant marketplace filled with student art displays, sweet treats, self-care treasures, stylish wardrobe pieces, and must-have accessories. This February, we’re encouraging our stakeholders to spend GREEN and buy BLACK, so come out and support next week! 💙💵🖤 #TJA #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄

📢 HAPPENING NEXT WEEK 📢 Join us for our Black History Month Program as we celebrate the rich history, powerful contributions, and enduring brilliance of the African-American community. Families, students, faculty, staff, and community members are all warmly invited to attend! Prepare to experience an enchanting evening filled with music, singing, dancing, and dynamic performances that bring history to life in the most magical way! Come witness the pride, the culture, and the excellence — it’s going to be unforgettable! 🐾🎶🐺 #TJA #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄

Next week, we’re turning up the Black History Month celebration with a spirited Black History Month Spirit Week! ✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 Students and faculty are encouraged to fully participate in each themed dress-up day as we honor culture, legacy, and excellence in style. Let’s show up, show out, and let our pride shine bright all week long. When we celebrate together, the energy is unforgettable and the magic is undeniable! 💙✨ #TJA #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄

✨ Week THREE of Black History Month has been nothing short of inspiring at T.J. Austin! ✨ Our scholars of all backgrounds have continued to dive into the rich history, resilience, and remarkable contributions of the African-American community. Each lesson and hallway display has added another layer of knowledge, pride, and cultural appreciation — truly bringing history to life in magical ways. When learning meets legacy, excellence shines even brighter! 🐺🐾 #TJA #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄

Our Master Teacher, Jade Perry, sprinkled a little Valentine-style magic by gifting each Focus Campus Coaching team member a sweet token of appreciation 💝🥤. Throughout this 5th cycle, the FCC Team had the privilege of observing and providing powerful feedback to our incredible Lobo teachers — and the growth has been nothing short of inspiring. Across all five cycles, our teachers and students have continued to rise, refine, and shine. The leadership team couldn’t be happier with the excellence unfolding on our campus. The magic is real — and it’s happening right here! 🌟 #TJA #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄

Over 50 Kinder–5th grade scholars earned a trip to the hot chocolate cart after successfully passing 60+ i-Ready reading and math lessons — talk about dedication paying off! ☕🍫 Meanwhile, our teachers transformed their classrooms into full-on Valentine wonderlands, sending every student home with a little love and joy to carry into the weekend. Hard work, heart, and a sprinkle of magic — that’s how we do it at T.J. Austin! 🐾 #TJA #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄

A HUGE thank you to FAMILY DOLLAR for donating festive Valentine balloons to our little Lobos as an early holiday surprise 🎈. Smiles were soaring as teachers and students celebrated this sweet act of community kindness. We are so grateful for partnerships that sprinkle joy and help our campus shine even brighter. The magic of community is real! 💙🐺🖤 #TJA #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄

✨ The Lobo Nation is sending birthday magic to Mrs. Kamri Hayes today! ✨ Happy Birthday to our incredible Administrative Assistant! Her role is absolutely essential — she is one of the heartbeats behind the scenes, keeping everything flowing with grace, precision, and a little everyday magic 🌟. Mrs. Hayes, your dedication, warmth, and unwavering support do not go unnoticed. We appreciate you more than words can express. May your day be as radiant and amazing as the light you bring to our campus! #TJA #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄

✨ The magic of teamwork is alive at T.J. Austin! ✨ Our students are working hard in collaborative groups and partner teams, sharpening their skills and aiming high toward their district and state testing goals. Meanwhile, our teachers are crafting innovative strategies within their Professional Learning Communities to ensure daily success for every scholar. From creatively designed anchor charts to resource-rich classrooms, the learning environment is nothing short of enchanting. When collaboration meets creativity, excellence is inevitable! 🐾🐺💙 #TJA #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄

We’re celebrating our Teacher of the Month, Staff Member of the Month, and our shining Students of the Month from Kindergarten through 5th grade! 🌟 Each one has stood out among their peers through exceptional leadership, positive behavior, and a commitment to excellence. Their hard work and bright spirits truly cast a glow across our campus. Keep shining — the magic is in you! 💙🐺🖤 #TJA #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄

HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH‼️ We’ve transformed our hallway displays and wardrobe to celebrate Black History Month, shining a radiant spotlight on the brilliance and legacy of African Americans. This enchanting experience exposes our students and staff to powerful stories, cultural appreciation, and new historical gems that expand minds and spark pride. At T.J. Austin, we’re not just decorating — we’re awakening excellence and appreciation ✨🐾 #TJA #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄

Our students celebrated the 102nd Day of School by dressing as their 100-year-old selves or wearing outfits proudly showing the number 100. The excitement sparkled all day and ended with a joyful parade, showcasing the incredible spirit of 102 days of learning, growth, and wonder. Pure school-day magic from start to finish! 💯🐾 #102DaysOfLearning #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄

Congratulations to our amazing Lobo students who were recognized today for excelling academically! The excitement was contagious as smiles, cheers, and proud moments filled the room while students received their well-earned honors. Their hard work, dedication, and determination truly created a magical moment to remember. Keep reaching, Lobos—you’re making excellence look effortless! 💫📚🐾 #TJA #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄

Our students were fully locked in during their investigation, "Quick Changes to Sand,” showing excitement, focus, and curiosity every step of the way! Hands-on discovery turned learning into pure magic! A special SHOUT OUT to our 3rd Grade Science Teacher Mrs. Byers for creating such fun, engaging experiments that spark wonder and bring science to life 🧪🌋. #TJA #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄

🔔ATTENTION all T.J. Austin families!🔔 Get ready for some 100-day magic! We invite all students to dress as their 100-year-old self on Tuesday, January 27 as we celebrate in a big, joyful way 100 days of academics! Students may also wear T-shirts or outfits that show off the number 100. Think 100 polka dots, 100 stripes, or the digits “100” shining bright! We can’t wait to have an exciting, laughter-filled day full of imagination, fun, and magical memories with our students! 🐺💯💙 #TJA #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄

Our students have been using investigation tools to uncover the unique attributes of rocks and minerals—and they love diving into hands-on explorations that make learning come alive. A special SHOUT OUT to Mrs. Vargas, whose dedication ensures students have access to the tools that spark curiosity and deepen their understanding of science concepts! Pure classroom magic at work! 💫🪨🔎 #TJA #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄

A special group of our 3rd–5th grade Lobo students earned the magical privilege of attending the Beanstack Party, and they showed up ready to celebrate! With snacks, drinks, games, and dancing, Club 67 was the ultimate reward for reading success 🍪🎶. If you didn't know, Beanstack is a reading app that motivates students to read more by tracking their minutes, books, and goals—and our Lobos took it to the next level! Special SHOUT OUT to the 6 students who doubled their reading goals. Their dedication turned pages into pure magic! Keep shining, reading, and reaching new heights! 📖🐾 #TJA #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄