March 2013

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Linder Elementary Students Celebrate Academic Night

What do cooties, gooey worms and blueprints have in common?

All three were used recently to help students at Linder Elementary School explore and celebrate learning during the school’s annual Academic Night.

The event brings together staff members, students and their families to participate in learning activities and enjoy a dinner provided by the school’s Parent Teacher Association.

During this year’s March 7 Academic Night, students in grades first through fifth hosted activities in reading, math and science in an atmosphere of exploration, surprise and wonder.

Media Advisory: AISD Celebrates Youth Art Month

Austin, TX—The Austin Independent School District launched a month-long celebration of the arts on Sunday, March 24. As a part of the celebration, Bowie High School student, Eric Moe, will be recognized as he signs one of the billboards he created. The billboards will be displayed throughout the city.

When: 10 a.m., Wed., March 27

Where: 1602 S. Lamar Boulevard, near intersection of Collier

Reagan and Travis High Schools to Host Financial Aid Workshop This Saturday

This Saturday, March 23, representatives from the Austin Chamber will be at Reagan and Travis high schools to help seniors and their parents complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). There is no income cutoff to apply for federal student aid, and all families of high school seniors are encouraged to apply. As of March 1, only 29 percent of Central Texas high school seniors had filed their FAFSA—a 30 percent decrease from 2012.

Seedling Foundation Honors AISD Staff Member and Mentor

Ylise Janssen, an attorney in the Austin Independent School District’s legal services department, was recognized March 22 for her work and impact as a mentor with the Seedling Foundation.

Created in 1998, the Seedling Foundation responds to the needs of public schools in Texas by providing resources, assistance and programming. Its signature service is the Promise Mentor Program, which connects volunteer mentors in the community with Central Texas students who have a parent in prison.

ESAC Meeting

Date
Wednesday, March 27, 2013 - 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Where
Board Auditorium, 1111 W. 6th Street

What: The Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee (ESAC) assists the district in being a recognized example of environmental education, stewardship, and sustainability. To accomplish its purpose, the ESAC serves as an advisory body to the Superintendent, who is responsible for administrative decisions and for providing administrative recommendations to the Board for approval. The purview of the ESAC may include, but is not limited to, the following areas:

  • Curriculum, instruction, and student learning
  • Stakeholder awareness and involvement
  • Energy, fuel, and water conservation
  • Clean and renewable energy
  • Efficiencies and cost savings
  • Water and air quality
  • Transportation and traffic
  • Waste minimization, recycling, and composting
  • Landscaping, gardening, and sustainable agriculture
  • Community and business partnerships and alternative funding sources

Meeting agendas are listed below:

League of Women Voters District 3 Community Meeting

Where: YMCA, 1000 W. Rundberg

What: The League of Women Voters of the Austin Area will host a community conversation that will focus on issues that are particular concern in District 3. Participation requires pre-registration. You may register by emailing Nancy Oelklaus at nancyoelklaus@gmail.com.

Coffee, breakfast tacos, and interpretation services will be provided.

Trustee for District 3: Ann Teich