September 2013

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KRLU Community Cinema: "The Graduates/Los Graduados"

KLRU and the Austin Public Library present Community Cinema. The free public screenings take place at the Windsor Park Branch Library (5833 Westminster Dr.) from 7 pm to 9 pm.

On  October 1st, watch a preview and discuss The Graduates/Los Graduados. This bilingual documentary explores pressing issues in education today through the eyes of six Latino and Latina adolescents from across the United States, offering first-hand perspectives on the barriers they have to overcome in order to make their dreams come true.

6th Annual Birthday Bash: Ann Richards School

The 6th Annual Birthday Bash, an annual fundraiser in support of the enhancement programs at the Ann Richards School, will be held on Tuesday, September 24th from 5:30 – 7:30pm at the Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum, 605 Robert E Lee Rd  Austin, TX 78704 . 

This event showcases the accomplishments of our students and provides them the opportunity to meet and visit with our guests about the school and its programs. 

Austin ISD Breaks Ground on Performing Arts Center

Austin ISD officials broke ground on AISD’s new district-wide Performing Arts Center in the Mueller development on Aug. 6. The center, which will be located along Mueller Blvd. between 51st St. and Barbara Jordan Blvd., will host district band, orchestra, theater, dance and visual arts performances. Pfluger Associates Architects designed the 60,000 sq. ft. center, which is expected to be complete in fall 2014 and will include a 1,200-seat auditorium and a 250-seat black box theater.

Register Now for AISD's Environmental Stewardship Conference

On Oct. 5, AISD hosts its first-ever Environmental Stewardship Conference. This conference—part of an innovative partnership with Small Middle School's annual Greenfest celebration—encourages sustainability on AISD campuses and in our community. The conference is open to everyone, including students, staff, families and community members who want to learn how to initiate sustainability practices.

International High School 10th Anniversary Celebration

Date
Monday, November 11, 2013 - 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Where
International High School, 1012 Arthur Stiles Road

Join AISD to celebrate the 10th anniversary of International High School!

The celebration takes place at the International School, 1012 Arthur Stiles Road, and includes food, music, activities and visits by former students and staff, including the school's first principal, Ms. Anabel Garza.

GT Elementary Student Game Day and Parent Networking Event

Date
Saturday, October 19, 2013 - 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Where
Baker Center Cafeteria 3908 Avenue B Austin, TX 78751

Families of elementary-aged GT students are invited to a special game night and networking event in the cafeteria at Baker Center, 2908 Avenue B. Students are encouraged to bring their favorite board or card game to play while parents can spend time networking with other GT families.

No registration is required to attend. For more information call 414-0155.

Los niños, llevar su favorito juego de mesa o juego de cartas y unirse a otros GT estudiantes para divertirse a Centro de Baker, 2908 Avenue B! Los padres, pasar tiempo con otros GT padres. Si se puede, llevar su equipo portátil para que usted pueda explorar GT recursos de AISD.

No requiere inscripción. Entrada gratis. Para más detalles, comuníquese al 414-0155.

Enrollment for Qualifying Individuals Begins Oct. 1

The district has wanted to find a way to expand access to health insurance benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their households. While there were a few legal and logistical obstacles to overcome since the administration first included funds for this expansion in its preliminary budget in February 2013, a clear path forward emerged to allow all regular and full-time employees to add new qualifying individuals to their existing coverage. 

Every Day Counts: Improving Daily Attendance Improves Student Learning

Dear Team AISD,

September is National Attendance Awareness Month, and it’s a good time to remind students, families and staff members about the importance of being in class every day.

When students aren’t in class, they have to work twice as hard to catch up with the material that they missed. Teachers lose class time helping those students catch up. And, the district loses state funding—about $45 per day—for every day that a student has an unexcused absence.