Read Principal Hosack's special welcome letter to new and prospective Brentwood Families.
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Early Learner Day for students entering Kindergarten in Fall 2025 will be held on Monday April 7th from 8:15 - 9:00am.
Spend the morning at Brentwood Elementary where incoming Kindergarteners will visit the classrooms and meet our amazing Brentwood Kindergarten teachers. While the kiddos are experiencing a taste of Kindergarten, adults will meet with Principal Hosack and staff to learn about the year ahead and ask questions. This event is an opportunity for families, and future Bulldogs, to come spend time on campus, meet some teachers, finish registration, and participate in activities.
***Event begins at 8:15am. Please bring your ID and arrive 5 minutes early to check-in at front office. The Brentwood parking lot on Yates is reserved for staff and those requiring accessible parking. There is plenty of street parking on Yates and the nearby neighborhood streets.
PTA hosts Campus Tours each month for interested families and their children. Remaining tours for 2024-2025 School Year are:
* April 11
* May 9
***Tours begin at 8:30am. Please bring your ID and arrive 5 minutes early to check-in at front office.
Incoming Brentwood families are encouraged to register their students early! Early Pre-K/Kindergarten registration assists the district in determining enrollments, assigning staff, and meeting individual school needs. Accurate enrollment projections reduce the need to reorganize classes and teachers after school has started.
Please note the following before beginning the registration process:
All students new to Austin ISD must provide following documents:
If you have any questions, please contact Melody Rivera at (512)414-2039.
The Brentwood PTA offers you an easy way to order all of your school supplies for the upcoming school year. Avoid the hassle of running to stores during back-to-school season. Information on how to order will be communicated through the bi-weekly Bark newsletter starting in May!
Pre-K and Kinder students need the following items every day:
Please ensure all items are labeled with your student’s name.
It's also helpful to practice opening lunch containers, water bottles, and snacks with your child before the school year begins to ease their frustration and foster independence!
Come meet new friends and play at on the school’s playground just before the start of the school year! This is a great opportunity for your student to meet other incoming Brentwood kindergartners. The PTA provides snacks such as watermelon, popcorn, and cold water for the kids. Feel free to bring treats for your kiddo or to share. No teachers or administrators will be in attendance – just cool kids and the adults they bring! This event is hosted by the Brentwood Elementary PTA.
Meet the Teacher happens the week before the first day of school. This is a chance for you and your student to come to the school to meet your new teacher, visit your new classroom, and drop off school supplies.
After you drop off your Pre-Kindergartner/Kindergartner on the first day of school, stop by this PTA-hosted gathering for breakfast treats and coffee (and boxes of tissues for those who get a little emotional!). It’s also a great time to meet other Pre-K/Kinder parents!
This is an opportunity for you to visit your student’s classroom, meet the teacher if you haven’t already, learn about the instructional program, and get information about volunteer opportunities in your child’s class. The information presented during the info sessions is aimed at parents, but the school certainly understands that some families may need to bring along children in order to attend!
Sending your child to a new school can feel overwhelming to kids and parents. Follow these tips to help ease the transition!
