New & Noteworthy
- Secondary SMORE
- Elementary SMORE
- 2nd Reminder: Intent to Return is Due by February 7th
- A Supply Request from our Front Desk and Nurse
- High Reliability School Parent/Guardian Survey
- NYOS HOSA Week
- HOSA Valentine's Fundraiser
- Yoga and Drama After School Programs
- NYOS PTA
- Message From Little Walnut Creek Library
Reminders
- NYOS Mini Coloring Book Available for Purchase 01/20-01/31/25
- Consuela Connects Fundraiser Coming Up in February
- NYOS Girl Scouts Selling Cookies After School
- Middle School Dance This Month
- HOSA Invites You to a 10K Run
- Secondary Course Selection
- Course Selection Day for Current 8th-11th Grade Students
- Course Selection Day for Current 7th Graders
- Secondary - Enroll in AP Courses
- Elementary Yearbook
- Save the Date for our 1st Annual NYOS Golf Tournament
- NYOS Drama Presents "Once Upon a Mattress"
- Student Council Fund Raiser
- Middle School Yearbooks
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Business Office Contacts
- NYOS Social Media Link
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2nd Reminder: Intent to Return is
Due By February 7th
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Intent to Return Form
This form is to let us know if your student will be returning to NYOS for the 2025-2026 school year. This is NOT their registration for next school year. This must be completed by February 7, 2025. Please contact us immediately if at any point you wish to change your intent to return. You may reach out to admissions@nyos.org.
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A Supply Request From
our Front Desk & Nurse
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The front office has reached out with a special request: both the front office staff and the nurse are in need of small and large water bottles for our students to stay hydrated throughout the day. If you’re able and willing to help out by donating some water bottles, we would greatly appreciate it!
We also are in need snack donations as well. You can simply drop them off at the front office at your convenience.
Your generosity will make a positive difference, and we thank you for your support in keeping our students refreshed and energized!
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High Reliability School
Parent/Guardian Survey
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Please take a few moments to fill out the new, shorter version of the High Reliability School Parent/Guardian Survey. Your opinion helps ensure NYOS is meeting your child's needs and allows us to monitor our school's progress towards additional High Reliability School (HRS) certifications. To learn more about High Reliability Schools, please see the HRS section of our school website here.
Thank you!
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We will be celebrating our first-ever NYOS HOSA Week, January 27 - 31! This will allow the entire campus to learn some more about health and wellness, about what HOSA does, and hopefully have some fun in the process! Elementary students can color their choice of health and wellness-related pictures and win prizes. Secondary students can try their hand at our Health Trivia wheel to win prizes. We'll be showing Dr. Doolittle on Wednesday afternoon - everyone is welcome! Check out the calendar of events for more information:
Thank you, in advance, for supporting HOSA!
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HOSA Valentine's Fundraiser | |
Valentine's Day is approaching, and the yearly HOSA fundraiser is kicking off! Send treats to your students, their friends, their teachers...anyone! We have several choices to satisfy any sweet tooth - click here to order. We'll be delivering to students' homerooms between February 12-14. | |
Yoga & Drama After School Programs | |
REsupply Drive
Help NYOS PTA restock the elementary, middle, and high school classrooms for the Spring! Teachers need more crayons, paper, erasers, paper towels, hand sanitizer - all the things that eventually run out! Donate supplies either at the front desk or through the Amazon link. Teachers will get to "shop" the donations on February 17th!
Members-Only BUNCO
PTA members are invited to join us for a fun night out without the kids! February 7th at 7 pm, PTA will host a night of fun, snacks, prizes, and BUNCO! The event is only $5 for members, and all the funds will go towards the winning BUNCO pot! Sign up here today!
PTA Rally at the Capitol
Join PTA at the State Capitol on February 24 to learn about legislative priorities and talk to your elected officials. We will be focusing on education funding and equality, as well as talking to the Texas Association of Charter Schools about issues that directly affect NYOS. Sign up here today!
Upcoming Spirit Nights
TODAY! Thursday, January 23, 4-7 pm
Dave & Buster’s @ 183 & Mopac
NYOS PTA gets 20% back on all food AND power cards purchased through your waitress (be sure to mention NYOS!). We will also try to have a table set up for the Fourth Grade Outdoor School Zoom meeting!
February 3, 4-8 pm
Urban Air in Cedar Park
February 9-22 (all day)
Tiff’s Treats
Use Code: NYOSPTA25
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NYOS Mini Coloring Book
Available for Purchase
January 20th - January 31st
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If you haven't already purchased a NYOS mini coloring book there is still time!
Click Here to Purchase
If you or your little one love to color and would like to help us raise funds for the NYOS Fund, please purchase one of these adorable mini coloring books! Coloring is great therapy and can be very relaxing. Adults or kids would love this little book.
$8 per mini book and 50% of the purchase goes directly to NYOS
If you order any other items, in addition to the NYOS coloring book, 20% of the total is also donated.
Your order will be shipped directly to your home starting the week of February 24th. We appreciate your support!
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SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, 02/01/25
Consuela Connects Fundraiser
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Consuela of Austin & NYOS Charter School Partner Up to Raise Funds for the NYOS Fund
Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025
Time: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm ONLY
Location: Consuela of Austin,
3500 Guadalupe St., Suite B,
Austin, 78705
NYOS will receive 20% of sales, during those 3 hours only, from in-person purchases at the Austin store or purchases made over the phone (online sales are excluded)!
Teachers get 15% off their purchases!
Come by and enjoy some snacks and a drink while you shop! Who doesn’t love a great purse, tote, or keychain? And it’s just in time for Valentine’s Day! If you need a unique and stylish gift that she is sure to love, mark your calendars for our Consuela Fundraiser and shop with a purpose!
Proceeds will benefit the NYOS Fund, supporting essential initiatives like new technology, facility improvements, and enhanced teacher resources.
Thank you for your support!
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NYOS Girl Scouts
Selling Cookies After School
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Support our NYOS Girl Scouts, Teachers and Staff: Cookie Booths Are Here!
Girl Scout Cookie Season is in full swing, and we’re excited to announce that NYOS Girl Scouts will be hosting cookie booths on campus after school!
When: Weekdays, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: NYOS Campus, Outside, near the Gym
This year, our Girl Scouts are continuing a wonderful tradition: collecting donated cookie boxes for NYOS staff! Families can purchase cookies at the booth and choose to donate a box (or more!) to show appreciation for community heroes: our hardworking teachers and staff.
How to Participate:
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For Girl Scouts: Parents can sign up their NYOS Girl Scout for a booth time slot by filling out the [Cookie Booth Sign-Up Sheet].
- For Families: Stop by after school to purchase your favorite cookies and, if you’d like, donate a box for NYOS staff!
We appreciate your support in helping our NYOS Girl Scouts develop entrepreneurial skills while fostering a spirit of gratitude for our amazing NYOS community.
Thank you for supporting this sweet initiative!
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Hey Middle School!
It's a new year, so let’s glow up and show up for the New Year, New Vibe Dance!
Details:
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6th Grade: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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7th & 8th Grade: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tickets:
- Tickets include tasty snacks and delicious drinks!
- Additional concessions will be available for purchase.
- Buy your tickets online using the QR Code or in person at B105 during lunch or after school or
Click this link to purchase your tickets
Special Contest:
Bring your best New Year Glow! Show off your style and appropriate moves for a chance to win!
Don’t miss this unforgettable night of fun, music, and good vibes. Let’s start the year off right!
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HOSA Invites You to a 10K Run! | |
Secondary Course Selection Coming Up | |
Secondary - Enroll in AP Courses | |
The Elementary Yearbook is open for pre-order! Place your orders here and add your 2 free custom pages by April 19th to get free shipping to the school. Yearbooks will be distributed before the end of the school year in May. Please check your child(ren)'s Media Release status in Skyward. If you would like your child to be included in the yearbook, please be sure the District box is checked. Otherwise, your child cannot be included in the yearbook. Make sure your child(ren)'s status is correct by March 16th!
Interested in helping out with the yearbook this year or next? Or have any photos you would like to submit for inclusion in the yearbook? If so, please email elementaryyearbook@nyos.org. For photo submissions include child(ren)'s names and any helpful context (e.g. Jag Fest, class party, etc.).
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Don't forget to sign up for our 1st Annual
NYOS Golf Tournament
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Click this link or QR code below, to view our event page, register to play or get sponsorship information.
If you golf or know people who love to golf please share this flyer and information with your friends and family!
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Nyos Drama Presents Once Upon A Mattress | |
NYOS DRAMA invites you to their Heller Awards Competition Show "Once Upon a Mattress" the classic Broadway Musical retelling of The Princess and The Pea. This family-friendly musical is full of laughs, songs, dances, and magic. You won't want to miss it. Friday 1/31 at 7 pm and Saturday 2/1 at 2 pm and 7 pm. Tickets go on Sale on 1/16 at 7 pm.
Click HERE for tickets
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Student Council Fund Raiser | |
Student Council Presents: World’s Finest Chocolate Fundraiser!! Students from the Stuco team will be carrying these chocolate boxes around the school throughout Jan 7th - Feb 7th. Each bar costs $2. Feel free to reach out and support Stuco!!
For more information please contact:
secondarystudentcouncil@nyos.org
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Message From Little Walnut Creek Library | |
Library Schedule Calendar for February 2025 - English
Library Schedule Calendar for February 2025 - Spanish
For Families with Young Children
Storytimes:
- Wednesdays 9:30 AM: Spanish-English Storytime
- Wednesdays10:30 AM: All-Ages Storytime
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New! Sundays 3:30 PM: Spanish-English Musica y Movimiento
- Garden Storytime: Saturday, February 15th, at 9:30 AM at the North Austin Community Garden. This month's theme is Dandelions!
Each storytime includes themed books, songs, ukulele music, felt & finger rhymes, a related craft or activity, playtime, and more!
Special Events:
- Sounds of Africa with guest storyteller Elizabeth Kahura: Saturday, February 1st, in celebration of African American Heritage Month.
- Art in Cahoots (a creative program for children 2-5 years old): Friday, February 28th, hosted by the Dougherty Arts Center at Little Walnut Creek Branch Library.
For Kids, Tweens and Teens
- Sundays 1pm: Tween Scratch Code Club
- Tuesday Crafts 4-6pm:
- 2/18: Clay sculptures inspired by Augusta Savage
- 2/25: Perler beads
- Gaming: PS5 and Wii are available every Saturday for ages 10-18.
For Adults
- Talk Time: Practice English every Tuesday with our English-Language-Learner group.
- Crafts:
- Valentine String Art: Monday, February 10th
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Anti-Valentine Crafts: Saturday, February 8th
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For a complete list of all of our departments and contact names please go to our website by clicking this link.
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