Band Jamboree
WHAT: Join AISD for the 40th Annual Band Jamboree.
WHERE: Burger Stadium, 3200 Jones Rd.
September 2012
Austin ISD Hosts 40th Annual Marching Band Jamboree
Austin, TX—Nearly 400 band members from the Austin Independent School District's 12 high schools will unite for the 40th annual Marching Band Jamboree.
The event provides students the opportunity to perform together and showcase their talents. The annual performance also serves as the largest fundraiser for the fine arts programs in the district.
Admission is $3 and tickets may be purchased at the event or from any AISD high school band member. Children under 12 can attend free of charge.
Who: AISD high school marching bands
Sept. 14 Kickoff Event for AISD Attendance Incentive Program
AISD team members and their families are invited to the kickoff celebration for the AISD Attendance Incentive Program. AISD created the program in partnership with University of Texas Athletics to recognize and reward excellence in attendance and to promote healthy living for all AISD team members.
Becker Elementary School Receives $25,000 Grant from Target
This fall, Target announced Becker Elementary as one of 100 schools across the country that will receive a $25,000 grant through the company’s “Give with Target” initiative.
Graham Elementary School Earns 2012 National Blue Riboon School Recognition
Austin, TX—The Austin Independent School District's Graham Elementary School has earned the prestigious recognition of being named a 2012 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. Graham is the only Central Texas school—and among only 20 schools in the state—recognized for overall academic excellence or for making progress in improving student academic achievement levels.
Special Ed. Family Support Cooperative Meeting
Where: Rosedale School, 2117 W. 49th Street
What: The Family Support Co-op meetings include presentations from speakers and support groups in a variety of areas. Topics will include: Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADD / ADHD, Support for Guardians and more.
Mor information is available at the following website.
Fine Arts Community Meeting
Date
Thursday, September 20, 2012 - 7:00 pm
Where
McCallum High School, 5600 Sunshine Dr.
What: Join the Any Given Child Planning Team as they share the preliminary results of the 2011-12 Kennedy Center Audit. Share your insights and feedback to help improve academic programming and facilities for an arts-rich education for ANYGIVEN CHILD.
This is one of the district’s potential 2013-14 Annual Academic and Facility Recommendations.
Child care and interpretation services will be provided. For more information, please call 414-9732.
Community Meeting at Travis Heights Elementary School
Date
Thursday, September 13, 2012 - 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Where
Travis Heights Elementary School 2010 Alameda Dr.
What: Community meeting to discuss the campus initiated in-district charter at Travis Heights Elementary School.
Graham Elementary Recognized as 2012 National Blue Ribbon School
Graham Elementary is the only school in Central Texas to earn the prestigious honor of being named a 2012 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. Graham is one of only 20 schools across the state to be recognized.
Austin ISD Announces Attendance Incentive Program
Austin, TX—Today, the Austin Independent School District partnered with University of Texas to introduce the Attendance Incentive Program. The initiative is designed to promote healthy living and recognize employees for improvements in daily attendance.
Through the "Be Healthy, Here and Hooked" program, UT Athletics has agreed to offer free ticket vouchers for sports events to staff members who are selected based on employee and student attendance on their campuses.