Congratulations to Lane Carter, our Learning Leading Award recipient!
Lane, an outstanding 5th grade student, has been a part of our school family since kindergarten. Over the years, she has built strong connections across many grade levels and truly seems to know everyone. Her friendly, welcoming personality helps others feel included and valued every day. ❤️💙
She also does an excellent job as a Safety Patrol member and a Morning Buzz Crew member, serving with responsibility and pride. She takes her duties seriously and demonstrates leadership through her actions. Known for being respectful to teachers, staff, and fellow students, she consistently shows kindness and maturity in everything she does. 🐝
We are so proud of Lane and grateful to have such a wonderful representative of our school! 👏🎉 #RootedInExcellence #BuzzingWithInnovation #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Lane, an outstanding 5th grade student, has been a part of our school family since kindergarten. Over the years, she has built strong connections across many grade levels and truly seems to know everyone. Her friendly, welcoming personality helps others feel included and valued every day. ❤️💙
She also does an excellent job as a Safety Patrol member and a Morning Buzz Crew member, serving with responsibility and pride. She takes her duties seriously and demonstrates leadership through her actions. Known for being respectful to teachers, staff, and fellow students, she consistently shows kindness and maturity in everything she does. 🐝
We are so proud of Lane and grateful to have such a wonderful representative of our school! 👏🎉 #RootedInExcellence #BuzzingWithInnovation #PerseverancePropelsProgress
📚✨ Read Across MBA is Coming! ✨📚
Mark your calendars for our upcoming Read Across MBA Week in March as we celebrate the joy of reading all week long! 📖❤️💙
We’d love to have families join us—if you’re interested in coming to read to your child’s class during Read Across MBA week, please reach out directly to your child’s teacher to set up a day and time.
Let’s make this a week full of stories, smiles, and school spirit! 📚🐝
Mark your calendars for our upcoming Read Across MBA Week in March as we celebrate the joy of reading all week long! 📖❤️💙
We’d love to have families join us—if you’re interested in coming to read to your child’s class during Read Across MBA week, please reach out directly to your child’s teacher to set up a day and time.
Let’s make this a week full of stories, smiles, and school spirit! 📚🐝
Mary B Austin Elementary School families,
We just kicked off the American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge! Get ready to change and save lives! Sign up today and earn your wristband!
Through Finn’s Mission, you’ll learn the lifesaving skill of Hands-Only CPR and how to recognize a stroke. Here are the next steps to take today and be one of the first to complete your mission:
Sign up by here or download the free “AHA Schools” app for iPhone or Android.
Raise funds to help kids with special hearts and start earning thank-you gifts.
Complete Finn’s Mission: Learn Hands-Only CPR, earn your lifesavers cape and be entered to win two Super Bowl tickets!
Now is the time to join our team! We need your help to reach our goal!
If 50% of our families sign up, our school will earn a $500 gift certificate for physical activity and recess equipment to support the health of our school community.
Complete Finn's Mission to earn your green cape and Victor! If 50% of our students sign up online then our PE Department will earn an extra $500 to buy new PE Equipment!
We can’t wait to see our school create a community of lifesavers this year.
We are buzzing with excitement over last week’s 🐝 Bee-lieve in Attendance Challenge winners!
Congratulations to:
✨ Mrs. B. Burch’s Kindergarten class
✨ Mrs. Reed’s 2nd grade class
✨ Mrs. Byrd’s 3rd grade class
These classes earned an incredible 100% attendance rate for the week of February 2–6! 🎉 That’s what showing up and giving your best every day looks like!
We are so proud of these students for making attendance a priority. Let’s keep the momentum going as we continue to bee-lieve in the power of being present! ❤️💙🐝 #EveryDayCounts #RootedInExcellence #buzzingwithinnovation #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Congratulations to:
✨ Mrs. B. Burch’s Kindergarten class
✨ Mrs. Reed’s 2nd grade class
✨ Mrs. Byrd’s 3rd grade class
These classes earned an incredible 100% attendance rate for the week of February 2–6! 🎉 That’s what showing up and giving your best every day looks like!
We are so proud of these students for making attendance a priority. Let’s keep the momentum going as we continue to bee-lieve in the power of being present! ❤️💙🐝 #EveryDayCounts #RootedInExcellence #buzzingwithinnovation #PerseverancePropelsProgress
⏰📚 Morning Arrival Reminder 📚⏰
Our take-in time is from 7:50 a.m. to 8:10 a.m. Please plan to arrive within this window to ensure a smooth start to the school day.
Students arriving after 8:10 a.m. must be escorted into the office by a parent to be signed in as tardy.
We kindly ask families to make every effort to be at school before 8:10 a.m. Thank you for helping us start each day on time and ready to learn!
Our students are getting slimy for a great cause! 💚🟢
We’re so proud of our school community for coming together to raise money for United Way through our fun Girls vs. Boys fundraiser. Students are showing generosity, teamwork, and school spirit—all while supporting an organization that helps families right here in our community.
Who will win the challenge…and the slime? 👀😄 Either way, United Way wins, and that’s what really matters. Thank you to our students, families, and staff for making a difference!
We’re so proud of our school community for coming together to raise money for United Way through our fun Girls vs. Boys fundraiser. Students are showing generosity, teamwork, and school spirit—all while supporting an organization that helps families right here in our community.
Who will win the challenge…and the slime? 👀😄 Either way, United Way wins, and that’s what really matters. Thank you to our students, families, and staff for making a difference!
🎀 Red Ribbon Service Project: Celebrating Our Hometown Heroes 🎀
We’re proud to support USA Children’s & Women’s Hospital through our Red Ribbon Service Project, “We Celebrate Our Hometown Heroes,” created by Josephine Crane 💚
📅 February 9–13
Students are invited to donate $1 or more to help create Nurse Appreciation Baskets for the incredible pediatric nurses at USA Children’s & Women’s Hospital. Every dollar raised will go toward items placed in nurses’ break rooms to say thank you for all they do!
👕 Bonus Fun!
On Friday, February 13th, students who make a donation may enjoy a Pajama Out of Uniform Day (school-appropriate pajama rules apply).
This project is a wonderful way for our students to give back, show gratitude, and live out the spirit of Red Ribbon Week through service ❤️
Thank you for helping us celebrate those who care for our community every day!
#RootedInExcellence #buzzingwithinnovation #PerseverancePropelsProgress
We’re proud to support USA Children’s & Women’s Hospital through our Red Ribbon Service Project, “We Celebrate Our Hometown Heroes,” created by Josephine Crane 💚
📅 February 9–13
Students are invited to donate $1 or more to help create Nurse Appreciation Baskets for the incredible pediatric nurses at USA Children’s & Women’s Hospital. Every dollar raised will go toward items placed in nurses’ break rooms to say thank you for all they do!
👕 Bonus Fun!
On Friday, February 13th, students who make a donation may enjoy a Pajama Out of Uniform Day (school-appropriate pajama rules apply).
This project is a wonderful way for our students to give back, show gratitude, and live out the spirit of Red Ribbon Week through service ❤️
Thank you for helping us celebrate those who care for our community every day!
#RootedInExcellence #buzzingwithinnovation #PerseverancePropelsProgress
🐣✨ It’s an egg-citing day in two of our kindergarten classrooms! The chick eggs have officially started to hatch, and the excitement is real.
What started as a kindergarten science experience quickly captured the attention of our entire school, with classrooms tuning in to the livestreams to watch these sweet chicks make their big debut. 🐥💛
Learning is coming to life in the most memorable way—hands-on, real-time, and full of wonder. We love seeing curiosity hatch right alongside our students!
#RootedinExcellence #buzzingwithinnovation #PerseverancePropelsProgress
🐝 Bee-lieve in Attendance - Spring Attendance Challenge!
We’re excited to kick off our spring attendance challenge for the second half of the school year!
✨ Weekly: Highest-attendance classroom earns bragging rights + a special door display
👕 Monthly: Highest-attendance grade level wins a T-Shirt Takeover Day
🏆 Quarterly: Top homeroom in each grade earns the Attendance Trophy
👏 We want to give a big shout-out to our first weekly classroom winner, Mrs. Dyer’s 1st grade class with a 97.9% attendance rate for the week of Jan. 26-30! We also want to celebrate our January grade-level winners - a tie between 1st grade and 4th grade! ALL 1st and 4th grade students have earned a T-Shirt Takeover Day this Friday, February 6!
Every day counts—let’s continue to reach for 95% or higher school wide attendance!
🐝 We Bee-lieve in Attendance!
We’re excited to kick off our spring attendance challenge for the second half of the school year!
✨ Weekly: Highest-attendance classroom earns bragging rights + a special door display
👕 Monthly: Highest-attendance grade level wins a T-Shirt Takeover Day
🏆 Quarterly: Top homeroom in each grade earns the Attendance Trophy
👏 We want to give a big shout-out to our first weekly classroom winner, Mrs. Dyer’s 1st grade class with a 97.9% attendance rate for the week of Jan. 26-30! We also want to celebrate our January grade-level winners - a tie between 1st grade and 4th grade! ALL 1st and 4th grade students have earned a T-Shirt Takeover Day this Friday, February 6!
Every day counts—let’s continue to reach for 95% or higher school wide attendance!
🐝 We Bee-lieve in Attendance!
🥪🎉 Spirit Night at Jason’s Deli! 🎉🥪
Join us for our next Spirit Night on Wednesday, February 5th, from 5:00–9:00 PM at Jason’s Deli!
Enjoy a delicious meal while supporting Mary B. Austin Elementary—a portion of your purchase will be donated back to our school. 💙📚
👉 How to help:
• Dine in and mention our fundraiser
• OR order online using code **FUND20**
Bring your family, invite a friend, and help us make it a great night for our school community! 💫
Join us for our next Spirit Night on Wednesday, February 5th, from 5:00–9:00 PM at Jason’s Deli!
Enjoy a delicious meal while supporting Mary B. Austin Elementary—a portion of your purchase will be donated back to our school. 💙📚
👉 How to help:
• Dine in and mention our fundraiser
• OR order online using code **FUND20**
Bring your family, invite a friend, and help us make it a great night for our school community! 💫
🐝✨ Congratulations to Our Spelling Bee Participants! ✨🐝
What an incredible competition! This year’s Spelling Bee went an impressive 19 rounds, keeping everyone on the edge of their seats. The winning word was “rickety”—and it sealed an exciting finish!
🎉 Final Results:
🥉 3rd Place: Callie Cope
🥈 2nd Place: Elizabeth Butts
🥇 1st Place: Kyler Johnson — Spelling Bee Champion for the second year in a row!
We are so proud of all of our participants for their hard work, confidence, and perseverance. Way to represent our school and show your love of words! 📚👏
#RootedInExcellence #buzzingwithinnovation #PerseverancePropelsProgress
✨ Capture the memories. Keep them forever. ✨
The MBA 2025–2026 Yearbook is officially on sale!
📖 Books: $40
💙 Create a student ad for yourself or a friend
⏰ Don’t miss the deadlines!
🗓 Ads due Feb. 14 | Books due Feb. 28
🔗 https://buytheyearbook.pictavo.com/
The MBA 2025–2026 Yearbook is officially on sale!
📖 Books: $40
💙 Create a student ad for yourself or a friend
⏰ Don’t miss the deadlines!
🗓 Ads due Feb. 14 | Books due Feb. 28
🔗 https://buytheyearbook.pictavo.com/
Our Kindergarten Scientists Are Buzzing With Excitement!
Yesterday, Mrs. Lynch’s kindergarten students carefully placed their chick eggs into the incubator, and the countdown has officially begun. Over the next 21 days, they will observe, learn, and eagerly wait as science comes to life right before their eyes.
This hands-on experience is sparking curiosity, responsibility, and so much joy as our students learn about life cycles and growth. We cannot wait to share the moment when our little chicks begin to hatch.🐣
#RootedInExcellence #BuzzingWithInnovation #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Yesterday, Mrs. Lynch’s kindergarten students carefully placed their chick eggs into the incubator, and the countdown has officially begun. Over the next 21 days, they will observe, learn, and eagerly wait as science comes to life right before their eyes.
This hands-on experience is sparking curiosity, responsibility, and so much joy as our students learn about life cycles and growth. We cannot wait to share the moment when our little chicks begin to hatch.🐣
#RootedInExcellence #BuzzingWithInnovation #PerseverancePropelsProgress
Our students are spreading holiday cheer by leading the school in Christmas carols during morning announcements! 🎶✨ Be sure to check it out and sing along with us! #RootedInExcellence #BuzzingWithInnovation #PerseverancePropelsProgress
https://youtu.be/DBbK2PcxKug?si=LrvD604c627DYl7Y
https://youtu.be/DBbK2PcxKug?si=LrvD604c627DYl7Y
Congratulations to our 2025–2026 Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Lynch! 🐝❤️💙
We’re so proud to celebrate such a wonderful Kindergarten teacher who pours her heart into her classroom each and every day. Her coworkers admire her leadership, positivity, and the way she lifts everyone around her. We are incredibly grateful for her constant willingness to go above and beyond for our students and our school.
Help us give Mrs. Lynch a big round of applause! 👏🌟
#RootedInExcellence #BuzzingWithInnovation #PerseverancePropelsProgressrance
Stuff the Bus is underway!
We’re excited to join the annual effort to bring holiday joy to children right here in our community. If your family would like to help, we’re collecting new, unwrapped toys now through the Friday.
Every donation helps brighten a child’s season, and we’re grateful for your generosity and support. Let’s work together to make a big impact—let’s stuff that bus!
We’re excited to join the annual effort to bring holiday joy to children right here in our community. If your family would like to help, we’re collecting new, unwrapped toys now through the Friday.
Every donation helps brighten a child’s season, and we’re grateful for your generosity and support. Let’s work together to make a big impact—let’s stuff that bus!
We hope you can join us for good food and fun times enjoying dinner with our MBA famiily!
🍎 Need Help Finding Food Near You?
Feeding the Gulf Coast partners with organizations across Mobile County to make sure families have access to healthy meals.
If you or someone you know needs food assistance, there are local food pantries and community meal programs available throughout our area.
📍 Find locations and times near you by visiting Feeding the Gulf Coast’s “Find Help” page
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Let’s work together to make sure no one in our community goes hungry! ❤️
Feeding the Gulf Coast partners with organizations across Mobile County to make sure families have access to healthy meals.
If you or someone you know needs food assistance, there are local food pantries and community meal programs available throughout our area.
📍 Find locations and times near you by visiting Feeding the Gulf Coast’s “Find Help” page
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Let’s work together to make sure no one in our community goes hungry! ❤️
🎀 Red Ribbon Week is almost here! 🎀
Join us at Mary B. Austin as we celebrate making healthy choices and saying NO to drugs! 💪
Here’s what’s happening each day:
📅 Monday, Oct. 27:
“I MUSTACHE You Not To Do Drugs!” – Wear a fake mustache with your regular uniform.
📅 Tuesday, Oct. 28:
“Making Healthy Choices Never Goes Out of Style!” – Rock your best 80’s shirt and accessories with uniform bottoms and shoes.
📅 Wednesday, Oct. 29:
“From Head to Toe, I Am Drug Free!” – Show off your crazy hair and/or socks!
📅 Thursday, Oct. 30:
“Drugs Can’t See Me!” – Wear camouflage with uniform bottoms and shoes.
📅 Friday, Oct. 31:
“Say BOO to Drugs! Be a Story of Success!” – Dress up as your favorite book character!
Let’s make this week fun, spirited, and full of healthy choices! ❤️✨
#RedRibbonWeek #MBAustin #HealthyChoices #DrugFree
Join us at Mary B. Austin as we celebrate making healthy choices and saying NO to drugs! 💪
Here’s what’s happening each day:
📅 Monday, Oct. 27:
“I MUSTACHE You Not To Do Drugs!” – Wear a fake mustache with your regular uniform.
📅 Tuesday, Oct. 28:
“Making Healthy Choices Never Goes Out of Style!” – Rock your best 80’s shirt and accessories with uniform bottoms and shoes.
📅 Wednesday, Oct. 29:
“From Head to Toe, I Am Drug Free!” – Show off your crazy hair and/or socks!
📅 Thursday, Oct. 30:
“Drugs Can’t See Me!” – Wear camouflage with uniform bottoms and shoes.
📅 Friday, Oct. 31:
“Say BOO to Drugs! Be a Story of Success!” – Dress up as your favorite book character!
Let’s make this week fun, spirited, and full of healthy choices! ❤️✨
#RedRibbonWeek #MBAustin #HealthyChoices #DrugFree
🗓️ Join us for Parenting Day on October 20. Parents/guardians are invited to attend sessions to learn more about initiatives at Mary B. Austin.
⭐️ Parent/guardian attendance = student(s) out of uniform shirt (with uniform bottoms on Friday, October 24.
🏫 Both AM and PM sessions will be the same.
⭐️ Parent/guardian attendance = student(s) out of uniform shirt (with uniform bottoms on Friday, October 24.
🏫 Both AM and PM sessions will be the same.
