November 2011

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LASA’s Open House and Showcase

What: The parents, staff and students of the Liberal Arts and Science Academy (LASA) invite you to learn more about AISD’s only “Exemplary” comprehensive high school at the LASA open house and showcase. Come to find out why Newsweek ranks LASA as the 21st best public school in the United States.

Where: Liberal Arts and Science Academy, 7309 Lazy Creek Dr. in Northeast Austin

When: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m

For more information please call 414-LASA

Parenting with Love and Logic Workshops

The Austin Independent School District’s Parent Support Office will be offering free one-night workshops focused on “Parenting with Love and Logic" to provide parents with simple and practical techniques to effectively handle challenging child behaviors. The workshops will begin Nov.15 and will be held every Tuesday until Dec. 13. The workshops will be held in English at Becker and Allan elementary, there will also be workshops in Spanish and English at Lanier High School.

Austin ISD Co-Hosts Family Symposium

Austin, TX— The Austin Independent School District (AISD) is pleased to partner with Family Life International Fellowship to host "Family Symposium" on Saturday, November 12 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at Greater Calvary Bible Church. The event is aimed at helping children succeed in school and prepare for college. Austin ISD Board of Trustee member Cheryl Bradley and Superintendent Meria Carstarphen will speak briefly at the event. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Arlene Ackerman, a former superintendent from Philadelphia Public Schools who created "Parent University."

Lanier High School Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Austin, TX— Austin Independent School District is celebrating "50 Years of Greatness" at Lanier High School Saturday, Nov. 12, at Lanier High School. The event begins with a 3K Viking Charge Run and includes the opening and resealing of a time capsule, the dedication of the school theatre and a reunion of staff members and students, that includes dinner and live music.

Who: Lanier High School staff, students and alumni

What: 50th anniversary celebration

When: Saturday, Nov. 12 from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

LBJ Early College High School Community Harvest Dinner

What: LBJ Early College High School is inviting parents, students, and community memebers to come out and enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner with the LBJ Early College High School family. Parents will also recieve pertinent information regarding Early College High School and Academic Plans.

When:  Thursday, Novemeber 17, 2011 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Where: LBJ Early College High School Cafeteria, 7309 Lazy Creek Dr.

For more information, please call 414-2543.

Free Family Symposium

Austin ISD is pleased to partner with Family Life International Fellowship in hosting a Family Symposium on Saturday, November 12, 2011 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 6510 Berkman Drive. We invite you to bring the entire family to this free symposium to prepare our families with tools and strategies to help our children succeed in school.

The keynote speaker is Dr. Arlene Ackerman, recent former Superintendent from the Philadelphia Public School System where she successfully implemented a “Parent University”. 

AISD/Family Life International Fellowship Family Symposium

What: Austin ISD is pleased to partner with Family Life International Fellowship in hosting a Family Symposium. We invite you to bring the entire family to this free symposium to prepare our families with tools and strategies to help our children succeed in school. The keynote speaker is Dr. Arlene Ackerman, recent former Superintendent from the Philadelphia Public School System where she successfully implemented a “Parent University”.