The UT Elementary School gymnasium was abuzz with music, dancing and poetry readings during the Black History Month celebration on Friday, Feb. 16. The event, organized by Fifth-Grade Teacher Erin Green, took the Little Longhorns back in time through interactive learning exercises and performances—from the pre-Civil War era to the… read more
Career Day Takes Over UTES Campus
On Friday, January 26, UTES held its annual campus-wide career day. This year’s event focused on STEaM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) careers. Throughout the morning students had the opportunity to interact with local APD officers, UT professors, civil and robotics engineers, forensic scientists and even KVUE sports anchor… read more
UTES Holds Annual Science Fair
On Thursday, January 25, UT Elementary School held its annual science fair. Open to grades 3-5, projects ranged from testing physical forces and the limits of taste and smell to being right-side or left-side dominant and everything in between. Make sure to check out the full gallery of science fair… read more
Students Receive Award for Inclusion and Anti-bullying Efforts
The KidGuard for Education Scholarship is part of our effort to bring awareness and inspire solutions on issues such as cyberbullying, online predators, teen suicide and childhood depression in the age of technology. “We are the fourth-grade classes at the University of Texas Elementary School in Austin, Texas. A favorite… read more
NOW ACCEPTING K-5th APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2018-2019 LOTTERY
UT Elementary is now accepting K-5th Applications for 2018-2019 Lottery. Please complete Application and bring into the front office with all supporting documents. APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 2ND AT 4PM. LOTTERY WILL BE HELD: MARCH 9TH AT 1PM. Please contact the front office if you have any questions. Office: 512-495-3300… read more
UTES Fifth Graders Present Civil Rights Timelines
On Friday, November 10th, the UTES fifth graders presented their Civil Rights Timelines covering everything from the Civil Rights Movement to the Chicano Movement. Fifth grade language arts and social studies teacher Erin Green says the unit began more than a month ago when students learned how to identify primary… read more
Kamukama Foundation Director Visits UT Elementary School
Last Friday, Ian Sendagala, executive director of the Kamukama Foundation, visited UT Elementary (UTES) to learn about the research-based teaching practices that he could potentially emulate at Victory School in rural Uganda. UTES Superintendent Dr. Melissa Chavez (pictured above in the center) gave Sendagala a campus tour, introducing him to teachers,… read more
Two Popular Authors Bring Books to Life at UT Elementary
Last Friday, Little Longhorns were treated to a special literary event that coincided with the annual Texas Book Festival. As part of the Reading Rock Stars program, two popular children’s book authors, Steven Weinberg and Emma Otheguy, visited the school to present their works to the students. Weinberg presented his newest book… read more
UT Elementary Celebrates Teamwork on Olympic Day
Little Longhorns celebrated the spirit of the Olympics at UT Elementary’ s annual Olympic Day on Thursday, Oct. 12. After a festive opening ceremony, the teams—representing various countries across the globe—set forth on a number of challenging events, from relay races to ring tossing to group hula-hooping! Family members joined… read more
UTES Students Participate in Outdoor School
This September, 37 fifth-grade-students at UT Elementary School had the opportunity to take part in a unique experiential learning opportunity during Outdoor School. During the three-day field trip at Camp Champions in Marble Falls, students learned about the natural environment while also engaging in fun and exciting personal development and… read more
