Austin Elementary School - ALL Belong. ALL Learn. ALL Lead to Succeed.

A huge shout-out to our incredible 5th Grade Math teacher, MR. SOTO, for casting a spell of deep understanding in his classroom! 📒✏️ We are so proud of his dedication and hard work in incorporating math manipulatives into his lessons on volume. Watching students transform 3-D shapes and calculate their volume using these tools is truly enchanting and helps cement these crucial concepts! Keep up the spectacular, wizardly work, Mr. Soto! 💙🐺🖤 #TJA #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄

DON'T FORGET📌📣 King Kone Dessert Truck will be on campus tomorrow, Friday, 12/12/25 during all lunches to sprinkle a little sweetness onto our school day! 🍨🍦🍧 Please remember to send the exact amount of money your student will need for their order. Be sure to reference the King Kone menu that was sent home earlier this week to help your child choose their enchanted treat. This frosty delight will add a touch of holiday magic to our students’ day! #TJA #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄

Today our students and faculty kicked up some festive fun, showing off their boots and flannel as we celebrated our jolly Ho, Ho, Ho Down in true holiday style! The halls were filled with Western cheer, cozy vibes, and a whole lot of Christmas enchantment 🎄👢. Tomorrow’s Magical Reminder: We invite all students to wear their favorite Christmas tree topper hat as we stack on even more holiday sparkle and seasonal magic! Let the festive spells continue, Lobos! 🐺🐾 #TJA #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄

A huge shout-out to our amazing principal, Dr. Bush, for being a terrific game host during today’s CHRISTMAS FEUD! Teachers brought the competitive spirit, plenty of laughs, and tons of holiday cheer as we wrapped up our faculty meeting with a fun, positive, and friendly game 🛎️🎊. What a fantastic way to celebrate the season and our incredible team—thank you for making it so memorable! 💙🐾🖤 #TJA #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄

Yesterday our students, faculty, and staff transformed into Santa’s little helpers, spreading holiday enchantment across campus in their Santa hats, elf ears, and reindeer ears! The halls were filled with jingle-bell joy, sparkling smiles, and pure Christmas magic 💫. Tomorrow’s Festive Fun: We invite all students to wear JEANS and their cowboy or cowgirl BOOTS as we saddle up for a holiday "Ho, Ho, Ho Down!” Get ready for a rootin’-tootin’ good time filled with Western winter magic! 💙🤠🖤 #TJA #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄

KING KONE IS COMING BACK!!! 🍨🍦🍧 Families, the beloved King Kone dessert truck is returning to campus THIS FRIDAY December 12, 2025 to sprinkle some sugary enchantment into our students’ day! Students have already received the menu to help them decide which magical treat they’d like to enjoy! 💵 Parent Reminder 💵 Please send the exact amount of money your student will need to place their order. This is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a sweet treat right before the holiday break! #TJA #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄

Our T.J. Austin Majorette Team is on a mission to sprinkle holiday cheer far and wide—and this season, they’re collecting donations to brighten the spirits of residents at a local nursing home! ✨🎁 If you’d like to contribute to this enchanting act of kindness, please make sure to follow the magical guidelines listed on the flyer so every donation meets the needs of our community friends. Together, we can cast a powerful spell of joy and generosity this holiday season! 🎄💙 #TJA #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄

Today marks the end of Cycle 3 of Focus Campus Coaching, and the past three days have been nothing short of spellbinding. Our T.J. Austin teachers have spent this cycle immersed in coaching, collaboration, and powerful praise, working diligently through their action steps to close academic gaps, inspire students, and strengthen our campuswide performance data 📊🐺. The Leadership Team deeply appreciates everything the FCC Team has done—and continues to do—for our Lobos. Their guidance, support, and educational enchantment make all the difference 💙🐾🖤. #TJA #LoboProud #TheMagicLearning 🪄

Today our students, faculty, staff, and even visitors filled the campus with shimmering winter magic as everyone arrived dressed in BLUE or WHITE! The halls sparkled with frosty vibes, creating a truly enchanted celebration of the winter season ⛄💫. Our 12 Days of Christmas festivities will continue over the next few weeks, keeping the holiday magic alive and glowing across campus! 🧦 Day 3 Reminder: Tomorrow, everyone is invited to wear their coolest, craziest Christmas socks along with jeans as we continue casting festive spells of joy and laughter! Let the magic of the season keep shining, Lobos! #TJA #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄

Today our students and faculty arrived on campus wearing their favorite holiday shirts, filling our halls with cheerful colors, sparkling joy, and pure seasonal enchantment! Everyone was so excited to show just how magically festive they are this season 🎄. We encourage all of our families to continue joining in on the fun as we celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas throughout the rest of the month! Your participation makes the magic shine even brighter. Day 2 Reminder for Tomorrow: All students are invited to wear WHITE or BLUE as we cast a little winter wonder across campus and celebrate the chilly season in magical style! 🤍❄️💙 #TJA #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄

The T.J. Austin Library teamed up with the Texas Wildlife Museum to bring the incredible Museum in a Box curriculum straight to our campus—and the experience was nothing short of enchanted! Students transformed into wildlife wizards as they worked together to investigate each and every exhibit, uncovering fascinating facts and casting spells of curiosity across the room. From animal habitats to conservation wonders, their collaboration made the learning come alive with magic! 🌟🔍 Special thanks to our Media Technology Specialist Mrs. Gardner for making this all possible. #TJA #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄

A Candy-Coated Coaching Adventure at T.J. Austin has officially begun! Cycle 3 of Focus Campus Coaching is in full effect, and the magic is stronger than ever! To spark inspiration and collaboration, our Master Teacher and Dean of Students transformed the space into a whimsical Candy Land atmosphere — a place where creativity, teamwork, and instructional magic could flourish within its four enchanted walls 🍭. Coaches stepped into a world of vibrant colors, sugary inspiration, and sweet collaboration, making the coaching experience truly spellbinding. Here’s to another cycle filled with growth, teamwork, and academic magic! 💙🐺🖤 #TJA #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄

A huge magical cheer to our 3rd and 4th grade math teams for facilitating such energetic, hands-on, and absolutely spellbinding afternoon tutorials! Their enthusiasm is lighting up the room and helping our Lobos grow stronger in their math powers each week 💫. Friendly Reminder to Parents: Our after-school tutorials take place every single week—like clockwork magic! ✨TUES: Math ✨ WEDS: Language Arts & Reading ✨ THURS: Science Thank you for supporting your students as they continue their enchanted learning journey! 🐺🌟 #TJA #LoboHour #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄

Our incredible faculty and staff gathered together to kick off this year’s Friendsgiving Luncheon - and the magic was truly alive! From enchanted dishes to mystical desserts, great food was shared and thankful vibes floated through the air like sparkling charms of gratitude 🦃✨. Every smile, every conversation, and every moment reminded us why our Lobo family is nothing short of magical 💙💫. #TJA #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄

In an unforgettable moment, 3rd grader Kyrie Jones secured the grand victory, winning the final battle in front of the cheering crowd. Thanks to creativity and leadership, the inaugural ROCK, PAPER, SCISSOR CHALLENGE and T.J. Austin Trivia game became a fun celebration of Lobo spirit! 💙🐺🖤 #RockPaperScissorChallenge #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄

The entire campus buzzed with excitement as the Community Events and Programs Committee, with the special support from music teacher Ms. Torres, launched the school's first-ever ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS CHALLENGE! 🪨📄✂️ Every student received a bead necklace to challenge another classmate from their same grade level to claim their opponents beads. Shout out to Dylan Jessie, Kyrie Jones, Abiel Morales, and Emmanuel Villafana for making it to the final round! 🐾💙 #RockPaperScissorChallenge #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄

These amazing students have made wonderful progress towards their academic goals, and what better way to celebrate than with a little enchanted treat? The room was filled with smiles, sparks, and the sweet aroma of magical S’mores! 🍫 We’re so proud of their hard work and spellbinding progress—here’s to even more learning adventures ahead! 💙🐾 #TJA #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄

Our Culture Committee sprinkled a bit of seasonal enchantment across campus by setting up a delightful Apple Bar for our faculty and staff! From sweet toppings to crisp flavors, this Autumn Vibe treat cast a cozy spell of appreciation and warmth 🍎🍂🍏. #TJA #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄

A round of enchanted applause for three incredible educators who continue to light up our campus with their dedication and magic! 🏅✨ Ms. Perry, our Master Teacher, and Mrs. Allen, our Dean of Students, were both recognized by Tyler ISD for 5 and 10 spellbinding years of service within the district - and a truly legendary shout out to Mr. Guerrero, one of our amazing 2nd grade teachers, who was honored for an incredible 20 years of teaching within Tyler ISD! Their wisdom and wizard-level experience have inspired generations of students! We’re proud of all the magic they bring to T.J. Austin! 💙🐾🖤 #TJA #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄

Our 3rd grade wizards have been busy perfecting their typing skills— a skill they can utilize outside of the classroom. Each keystroke casting a spell of confidence and creativity across the keyboards! ✨⌨️ Meanwhile, our 5th grade scholars are working in powerful collaborative groups, using teamwork and curiosity to deepen their knowledge of push and pull and other scientific forces. Their learning is truly enchanted as they explore how the world around them moves and works! We’re so proud of the magic our Lobos create each day! 💙🐺🖤 #TJA #LoboProud #TheMagicOfLearning 🪄