We are ready to begin accepting Pre-K Applications for our 2019-2020 school year. You can print out application and bring it in with all supporting documentation or you can email it to j.montoya@austin.utexas.edu. Applications missing any documentation will not be accepted. If you have any questions please call or… read more
Parent STAAR Information Night- Tuesday, March 26th, 6pm-7pm
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Little Longhorns Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ 115th Birthday
In honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday, Little Longhorns and friends of UT Elementary School revisited some of his greatest classics—from “Horton Hears a Who!” to “Green Eggs and Ham” to “The Cat in the Hat”—at the annual Dr. Seuss Day event on Monday, March 4. Keeping with tradition, students met… read more
Future Scientists at Work!
UT Elementary School students are among the estimated 10 million K-12 students who participate in science fairs each year, and judging by this year’s project’s, the focus on STEAM at UTES is paying off. Projects drew on a variety of disciplines–physics, chemistry, computer science and biology; while topics bordered on… read more
Supporting Future Thought Leaders
Jim and Sheri Quick discovered UT Elementary School in an Alcalde story highlighting the school’s diverse campus community and unique teaching model. Interested in learning more about the research-based demonstration school, they made the trip from Arlington to East Austin to tour the campus. “I like that it’s a very… read more
Students Showcase Their Talents
The UT Elementary campus was abuzz with excitement as students showed off their musical talents—and the many lessons they’ve learned throughout the school year—during the school’s inaugural Special Showcase event held on Thursday, Dec. 13. The event began with performances by several musical ensembles. Guests were treated to songs by… read more
Now Accepting 2019-2020 K-5th Lottery Applications
We are now accepting Lottery Applications for the 2019-2020 School-year. Deadline for Applications is Friday, February 1st at 4pm. Please make sure you turn in all supporting documentation with your child’s application or it will not be accepted. Applications are available below or you can pick one up in our… read more
Bestselling Authors Read and Sign Books at Reading Rock Stars Event
Diversity, inclusiveness and American history were the big themes of UT Elementary’s annual Reading Rock Stars event held last Friday, Oct. 26. The much-anticipated literary event, held on the eve of the annual Texas Book Festival, featured three popular children’s book authors: Nathan Hale, Vanessa Bradley Newton and Xavier Garza. Graphic novelist… read more
Friends of UT Elementary Support Reading and Outdoor Education Programs
For many young, fledgling readers, storytime on the carpet is the most anticipated classroom activity. Jan McMillan (B.S. Education ’69, CALT) especially loves this magical time of day when she reads aloud to children. Though she may be retired from her 35-plus career in teaching, she continues to ignite the… read more
UT Elementary Now Offering Pre-K-5 Spanish Lessons
The United States is largely monolingual. In fact, only about 20 percent of the total population speaks a language other than English, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Eunice Tanco, a 15-year veteran teacher at UT Elementary School, wants to help change that statistic. Starting this fall, she’s teaching interactive… read more
