This month, our focus in on gratitude – noticing and appreciating the good around us, even in small moments. Research shows that practicing gratitude can increase happiness, improve relationships, and help children manage stress and big feelings. To view the whole newsletter, click on the image above or link… read more
New UT Elementary music teacher Sarah Uy is uniquely qualified for the job. Growing up in Chicago, her own musical journey began at age five with the Suzuki method—the same approach used in UT Elementary’s Musical Lives program. “When I first started playing violin, I was five, and it was… read more
Supporting a kind and caring community October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and this issue of Campus Care Corner is dedicated to helping families talk openly about bullying. Inside, you’ll find resources from the Texas Center for School Safety and conversation tips for talking to your child about bullying.
In this month’s edition, learn more about how our school is teaching Growth Mindset and find some books to help you reinforce it at home.
Welcome back Little Longhorns! We are ramping up to see you all on August 13th. Read more about preparing your Little Longhorn for the new school year in our first edition of the Campus Care Corner.
An Evening of Joy, Memories and Milestones for the Little Longhorns On Wednesday, May 21, UT Elementary celebrated its Fifth Grade Completion and Senior Recognition Ceremony in the Healthy Horns Hall. Wednesday, May 21 was a night to remember at UT Elementary as we celebrated our amazing fifth graders and… read more
UT Elementary School continues to serve as a model for school-based social work, offering one of the most sought-after Master of Social Work (MSW) internship placements in Texas. The program owes its strength and reputation to the leadership of Andrea Menchaca, LMSW, and the foundational work of Kathy Armenta, LCSW,… read more
During February, third, fourth, and fifth-grade students immersed themselves in a transdisciplinary stop-motion animation project that combined the STEAM and Music programs—fondly known as the Stusic Stop Motion Films. Throughout this exciting experience, students explored various roles in the film industry, including story directors, set directors, cinematographers, music directors, and… read more
UT Elementary had a truly out-of-this-world experience on March 24th as they hosted an incredible Space Day, welcomed NASA, the Texas Space Commission, Lockheed Martin, and the UT College of Education for a day of hands-on, STEM-focused exploration. From Pre-K to 5th grade, students engaged in activities to ignite their… read more
Imagine being able to choose the ending of a brand-new, unreleased book… at age ten! That’s exactly what the students at UT Elementary experienced when they had the opportunity to provide feedback and choose the ending of Joshua Otti’s new book, “Base Ten is Best. Binary is Better.” Joshua Otti,… read more
