Pecan Springs Elementary School is hosting a Trunk ‘n’ Treat Thursday Oct 30th and need your help. They are asking for candy donations for the event. Donations can be dropped off at the front office through Wednesday Oct 29th.

Tree Folks is giving away 2 free trees at Eco Fest. The types of trees that will be given away are: Chinquapin Oak, Monterrey Oak, Mountain Laurel, and Fig trees. Click on the link to sign up and then come to Eco Fest to pick up your trees. While you are there stop by the PSSNA table and say HI! Free trees here: https://airtable.com/appc9f4w4PwuJZNaz/pag2pHyWBPZZcYtoV/form

Since the Pecan Springs Elementary school needs some extra help this year, they are looking for mentors

Mentors help with (1) specifically coaching students who need support, and (2) showing all of the students that they are supported and that our community cares about them and their school performance. Grades 3-5 especially need support.

As set forth by the State of Texas, all volunteers and mentors must complete an approved background check before being on campus to support our students.

It’s easy peasey! Just follow the steps below:

Volunteer Background Check Instructions

Visit austinisd.voly.org to create a volunteer account and complete the required steps for a background check, including your profile, school selection, and consent forms. Austin ISDaustinisd.voly.org

Allow 2–5 business days for processing. Typically, background checks are completed within that window. Austin ISD+1

After approval, you’ll receive a notification email confirming your cleared status. Austin ISD+1

If you don’t receive a response within 5 business days, please contact the volunteer support team at volunteerchecks@austinisd.org for assistance. Austin ISD

Once you’re cleared, reach out by email to campus Parent Support at blanca.salgado@austinisd.org.

Please allow up to two additional days after your background check is approved for campus coordination—then campus staff can begin processing your placement.

We can’t wait to welcome you to campus—thank you for supporting our students!

Your voice matters! That’s why it is so important for you to attend the September 13th meeting. We have a Guest speaker, Texas State House District 46th, member State Representative Sheryl Cole. Bring your questions for our Texas State Representative.

Other Neighborhood Related Topics include:

• New Little Walnut Creek Greenbelt Amenities
• Free Trees
• Emergency Preparedness

Breakfast and coffee will be provided.

For the safety of our vulnerable at risk residents and older attendees, we ask that anyone experiencing symptoms of illness on the day of the meeting to please remain home. Thank you for your consideration.

location:

East Nineteenth Baptist Church

3401 Rogge Ln

If you have been anticipating the opening of the newly constructed areas of the Little Walnut Creek Greenbelt, we have some good news.

Construction fencing should come down today allowing the park to be open to the public by tomorrow (8/30/25), in time for the Labor Day weekend! This is located on Springdale at Noorwood Hill Dr.

There may be a few items that still need to be addressed by the contractor and a few inspections that will happen, but the park will be safe and ready for the community to start using.  

Now that the fencing is coming down the Austin Parks & Rec events staff will start to start look at dates for a ribbon cutting/ celebration and we will let you know as soon as we are updated.

Thank you to residents and the Austin Parks Foundation for your ongoing stewardship and commitment to make this project happen!

More project information and current timeline can be found at:

https://www.austintexas.gov/department/little-walnut-creek-greenbelt-implementation

Please reach out with any questions and share this information with your neighbors! 

Your voice matters! That’s why it is so important for you to attend the June 14th meeting. Topics include:

May 28 Hail storm resource & need discussion

Pecan Springs Elementary construction update, Project Manager Dylan Snell

location:

East Nineteenth Baptist Church

3401 Rogge Ln