On May May 22, UT Elementary School held its annual Fifth Grade Completion and Senior Recognition Ceremony. UTES is the 1st university-sponsored public charter school in the state of Texas and is part of the UT Charter School System. This year UTES graduated its 10th class of fifth graders – to go along… read more
UTES Teacher Rebecca Vore Champions East Austin Garden Alliance
Wellness teacher Rebecca Vore has spearheaded a unique partnership between UT Elementary School, Brooke Elementary (AISD), Metz Elementary (AISD), and Sustainable Food Center to create a new East Austin School Garden Alliance. The Alliance kicked off at the Sustainable Food Center’s Downtown Farmer’s Market on Saturday, May 20, where students… read more
Thank You Cain Foundation! Summer School Underway at UTES
While other kids are likely at a local swimming pool on this hot June day, rising fifth-grade UT Elementary School students are chatting excitedly about a 300-page book they have finished reading called The One and Only Ivan. In the adjoining room, fourth-graders proudly display virtual zoo habitats they are… read more
Donor Spotlight: Grandpa George Ice Cream Treat
On the last day of school students were treated to ice cream by “Grandpa George” Mitchell, former president and CEO of the University Co-op.
UT Elementary Summer Schedule
We will be operating on a Summer Schedule June 5-July 21 Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 8am-1pm CLOSED Friday
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STEAM
Course Description The goal of this course is to develop student knowledge, skills, and interest in the areas of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. Students will learn and then apply technology skills to solve problems, communicate with others, locate information, teach, entertain and inspire. Components This course will have… read more
Special Education
The term “special education” means specially designed instruction to meet the unique needs of a child with a disability. At no cost to parents, special education provides additional services, support, programs, specialized placements, and environments to ensure that all students’ educational needs are met. Support and services are provided in… read more
Bright Stars of Texas Honored at Completion Ceremony
Each year at the fifth-grade completion ceremony, the UT Elementary School’s highest honor—the Star of Texas Award—is given to individuals who strongly support the mission of UT Elementary School and whose gifts of time and resources have significantly enhanced the school’s programmatic efforts and goals. Angie Pete Yowell GIVING AND… read more
Alejandro’s Teacher
UT Elementary School fifth-grade teacher and UT Austin alumna (’12) Scarlett Calvin is the kind of teacher we all would have liked to have had. Not only is she a great science and math instructor, but she is energetic, cheerful and dedicated to her students. During the 2015-16 school year,… read more