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🎉IT'S ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS WEEK🎉 T.J. Austin’s faculty, staff, and students came together to celebrate Assistant Principals Week and honor our incredible Assistant Principal, Mrs. Hopson, and our amazing Dean of Students, Mrs. Allen! 🍰🎁🛍️ We are so thankful to have these two dedicated leaders working diligently each and every day to support our campus, uplift our students, and keep everything running with excellence and care. Their hard work creates a truly magical environment where our Little Lobos can thrive! 💙🐺🖤 #TJA #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄

A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who played a part in making our Teacher of the Year & Rookie Teacher of the Year reception such a beautiful success! Your time, effort, and care helped create a truly enchanting experience for our honorees 🍰🎁🎉. Our stars of the evening were celebrated in the most special way—receiving acrylic memorabilia, baskets filled with all their favorite things, a heartwarming video presentation featuring student testimonials, and of course, plenty of cake and hugs to go around! #TJA #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄

Our Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Vargas, and our DISTRICT Rookie Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Cruz, were completely overwhelmed as they walked into their reception—only to be greeted by a room full of faculty and staff ready to shout “SURPRISE!” with so much excitement and Lobo spirit! 🎊 T.J. Austin is beyond proud of their hard work, passion, and dedication that led to this incredible honor. Their impact on our students and campus is nothing short of magical, and we are so lucky to celebrate them! 💙🐾🖤 #TJA #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄

This week, Ms. Brown’s 2nd grade class had an AMAZING hands-on learning experience as we welcomed visitors from The University of Texas at Tyler! Our Lobos were fully engaged as they explored exciting science experiments that brought learning to life right before their eyes! 🧪🪣 From observing scientific reactions to making predictions and asking thoughtful questions, our 2nd graders truly stepped into the role of young scientists. This experience allowed students to connect classroom learning to real-world applications, strengthening their critical thinking, problem-solving, and inquiry skills. Thanks again UTT! 🦅🤝🐺 #TJA #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄

A MAGICAL MEAL for our hard-working Lobos! 🍔📚 A huge THANK YOU to Whataburger on Gentry for generously providing our students with free Justaburger Kids Meal coupons in celebration of their dedication to reading this semester, and a special SHOUT OUT to our Master Teacher Ms. Perry for fostering this partnership! Burgers & Books, what a wonderful combination! #TJA #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄

Our amazing 3rd grade students in Mrs. Byers’ class brought science to life with their incredible projects! Students had the choice to create a poster, diorama, or slideshow—and they truly worked their magic with each one! From creative designs to thoughtful presentations, our Lobos showed just how awesome they are. The imagination, effort, and spark of curiosity made this experience nothing short of magical! 🌟📚💙 #TJA #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄

Our 3rd grade scientists turned into full-fledged time-traveling wizards last week during a truly enchanted science lesson! The classroom was transformed into a mystical discovery site as students uncovered the secrets of the past! By blending hands-on discovery with a touch of curiosity, these brilliant minds unlocked the prehistoric era. SHOUT OUT to our 3rd grade Science Teacher Mrs. Byers for allowing our Lobos to become little paleontologists! 🐺🪨🔍 #TJA #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄

Our Lobos were absolutely spellbound as they indulged in the icy, delicious treats of Kona Ice! A massive shout out to our incredible Campus Kona Ice Runners underneath the direction of our Master Teacher, Ms. Perry! Thanks to your supernatural speed and flawless coordination, we pulled off a true feat of wizardry—serving over 200 excited students and faculty members in just 80 minutes! WHAT A DAY! 😎🐾🍧 #TJA #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄

Thanks to the incredible generosity of Melissa’s Kids, over 500 eggs, Easter baskets, and bunnies were donated—bringing joy and wonder to so many students! The excitement and smiles were truly magical as our Little Lobos experienced such a thoughtful surprise. Pictured here is Mrs. Hall’s first grade class soaking in all the fun and festive cheer! Moments like these remind us how powerful kindness can be—turning an ordinary day into something unforgettable 💙🐰🖤. #TJA #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄

Let’s hear it for our very own incredible Coach Williams, who worked some absolute magic recognizing all of our phenomenal Lobo students who represented our campus in the HOOP SHOOT COMPETITION! A massive congratulations goes out to our fearless Lobos who competed against other talented students across the district. You stepped onto that court and displayed a level of skill and heart that was truly spellbinding! The entire campus is bursting with a pride! 🐺🏆🏀 #TJA #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄

Celebrating our everyday heroes! ✨ T.J. Austin showed heartfelt appreciation for our incredible paraprofessionals this Paraprofessional Day! These amazing individuals were treated to a well-deserved spread of pizza, cinnamon rolls, and fresh garden salad—fuel for the magic they bring to our campus each and every day. Today and always, your work is nothing short of magical! 🍕🐺🥗 #TJA #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄

⚽️ SOCCER SIGNING DAY ⚽️ A huge shoutout to Coach Soto, Soccer Sponsor Mrs. Vargas, and the incredible team of Mrs. Sepulveda and Ms. Torres for coming together to create an unforgettable Soccer Signing Day! 💙🖊️🖤 During Friday’s Morning Meeting, the excitement was electric as the official team roster was announced. Students proudly signed their soccer contracts in front of their parents and peers, received their soccer swag bags, and made it official by receiving their team shirts—a true symbol that they are now stepping onto the field as part of the team. The energy, pride, and Lobo spirit made this moment feel like pure magic. We can’t wait to see our athletes shine this season! #TJA #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄

MORE from Fridays Soccer Signing Day! 💙⚽️🐾 The energy, pride, and Lobo spirit made this moment feel like pure magic. Congratulations again to all of our students who earned this great honor. We can’t wait to see our athletes shine this season! #TJA #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄

Magical Waves at the Tyler ISD Job Fair! 🌊✨ Our leadership team had a truly enchanted weekend! A massive shout out to the miracle-workers Mrs. Hayes and Mrs. Cruz, whose decorating skills turned our Aquatic Booth into a spellbinding portal that captured the attention of possible new hires. Our staff loved meeting so many remarkable candidates for our open district positions. We can't wait to see who joins our Lobo team! 🐾🪼 #TJA #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄

🚨ATTENTION ALL LOBO PARENTS & GUARDIANS🚨 KONA ICE will be on our campus THIS FRIDAY! Please review the informational 1-pager below and govern yourselves accordingly. Our Lobo students have been working so hard to achieve their academic goals - we know a sweet treat will be a great way to say, "Job well done!" 🐾🍧🐺 #TJA #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄

A massive thank you to CrossPointe Church for working their magic and surprising our faculty with a spread of delicious sweet treats today! Your continued support acts as a powerful elixir for our staff, providing the kind of nourishment that keeps our spirits soaring. Please know that your generosity never goes unnoticed; it is a guiding light that makes our school day truly shimmer. We are so incredibly grateful for the way you all consistently pour kindness into our halls, ensuring our teachers feel seen, valued, and completely appreciated! Thank you for being such a wonderful force for good in our community! 🐾🍪💙 #TJA #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄

A huge THANK YOU to King Kone for dropping by unexpectedly today and bringing smiles to our campus! Your presence added an extra sprinkle of joy and excitement to our day 🫱🏼‍🫲🏽✉️. We truly appreciate you all as wonderful community partners and as business owners who represent excellence and positivity for our Lobo students. Your impact is felt far beyond the sweet treats—it's pure magic in motion! 💙✨🖤 #TJA #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄

T.J. Austin is taking MARCH MADNESS to a whole new level! 🏀🐺🧁 Our campus has been buzzing with excitement as we celebrate our students with the March Madness Munch Bar for achieving their i-Ready Reading and Math goals. We're also keeping the energy high with engaging Lunch & Learns and positive teacher competitions! Students have been working incredibly hard to prepare for End-of-Year State Testing—and the dedication has been nothing short of magical! #TJA #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄

We were delighted to welcome students from Texas College who spent time reading stories to our Little Lobos. The joy, laughter, and imagination shared throughout the day created such an enchanting experience for everyone involved. Moments like these spark a love for reading, build connections, and remind us of the power of community. Thank you to our Texas College readers for bringing the magic of storytelling to life! 💜💛📚💙🖤 #TJA #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄

Congratulations to our Kinder–5th grade students who hit their i-Ready Reading and Math goals! Not only did they complete the required lessons to qualify, but they also earned passing scores—showing true dedication and growth! As a special reward, students enjoyed a magical treat—choosing from chocolate, vanilla, Oreo, and confetti Bundtini’s from Nothing Bundt Cakes! We are so proud of our students for turning hard work into sweet achievements and showing that with effort and focus, anything is possible! 🧁🐾💙 #TJA #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄