arroyo seco

It's My Park Day is just a little more than a week away! Come be part of the fun!

Where: Brentwood Park
When: Saturday, March 6th, 9 - 2

Be advised that Morrow, Woodrow and Arroyo Seco will be routes for the marathon and half-marathon this month.

If you’ve been along Arroyo Seco since Saturday, February 6th, you may have noticed 17 new tree saplings planted along the block between St.

Johns and Cullen. The 17 trees include Bur Oaks, Cedar Elms, Mountain Laurels, and other types of oaks. Why plant such small trees?

Several reasons, including they are easier to plant, establish on a slope easier, require less water per tree per volunteer, and these were trees donated by Crestview neighborhood gardeners to keep the project cost low.

Besides, we have it on good authority that little trees become big trees in time!

KINDERGARTEN APPROACHING? New to the Neighborhood?

Brentwood Elementary, a Recognized school, will be hosting WELCOME WALKS to allow families to visit while classes are in session.

Friday, January 15th, 9 -10 a.m.
Friday, January 22nd, 9 -10 a.m.

Meet our Principal, Katherine Williams-Carter, hear our Kindergarten team describe what's in store for the coming school year, and have a tour guided by parents of our school.

What does Brentwood have?

A computer lab and wireless laptops
An outdoor classroom and learning gardens

The Crestview Green Neighbor Initiative is starting a new offshoot group, Friends of Brentwood Park (FOBP).

This new group has signed an Adopt-A-Park agreement with the Austin Parks and Recreation Department. Our first work day is scheduled for Saturday, December 5th from 9 am to noon.

Our task will be simple but important: spreading mulch! We will mulch several bare areas under large trees where the soil has been compacted by lots of use, and around newly planted young trees.

Please join us for the First Annual Arroyo Seco Community Cleanup on Saturday, June 27, 2009, organized by your neighbors in Brentwood and Crestview and trash bags provided by Keep Austin Beautiful.

9:45 AM: Meet Up at Brentwood Elementary School dumpster area (along Arroyo Seco)
10:00 - 11:00 AM: Clean-up along Arroyo Seco between Woodrow and Theckla Terrace (south of Koenig Lane).

Tips for Volunteers:

Crestview will co-host the Arroyo Seco Holiday Luminarias this year.
With the financial support of the Crestview Neighborhood Association,
we'll continue the street candles past Brentwood north up Justin Lane
and over to the Wall of Welcome (about 4 blocks.) They are a pretty
cool 14 year old tradition and fun to drive by each night.

Brentwood Elementary is hosting a retirement reception for her at HopeChapel on Thursday, May 29 from 3:30 - 5:30.

We invite those who've known and loved her to attend the reception and/or send well-wishes to Ms. Fife at Brentwood.

You can contact Brentwood's campus office at 414-2930

HopeChapel is located at 6701 Arroyo Seco.
http://www.hope.org/

Brentwood To Go Green!

Brentwood Elementary is planning a greener year for 07-08.

Our efforts include forming an after-school environmental club, reducing waste in the lunchroom, promoting maximum recycling in our school and community, and planning an Earth Day celebration in April.