November 2013

District 2 Community Conversation

Where: Widen Elementary, 5605 Nuckols Crossing

What: AISD Board Secretary and District 2 Trustee Dr. Jayme Mathias invites you to attend a special community conversation and share your input on issues that impact students and families in District 2.

6:00-7:00PM Spanish
7:00-8:00PM English

 

Childcare and light refreshments will be provided.

Board Recognizes Community, Donors for Support of AISD Staff and Students Affected by Oct. 31 Floods

The community and Austin ISD donors showed generous support to district students and staff members affected by the Oct. 31 flooding in Central Texas with a combined contribution of $142,900 to date.

About 360 students and 25 AISD staff members lost their homes or were temporarily displaced due to extensive flood damage.

Setting the Table: Anderson Students Volunteer for Feast of Sharing

This morning, Anderson High School students helped to set the stage—and tables—for the Feast of Sharing by volunteering to decorate the event hall that will welcome Austin families to the holiday dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, at the Palmer Events Center.

The Anderson students volunteered for the Feast of Sharing to support H-E-B's fight against hunger. In addition to a holiday meal, families are invited to enjoy music, arts, crafts and kids activities, including a visit by Santa Claus.

Have a Great Teacher? Nominate Him/Her for the H-E-B- Excellence in Education Awards

Austin ISD staff members, families and community members can show support for their favorite teachers by nominating them for H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards.

The awards celebrate public school professionals whose leadership and dedication inspire a love of learning in students of all backgrounds and abilities.

Trustees Recognize Two AISD High Schools for 60th Anniversaries

Austin ISD’s Board of Trustees recognized two AISD campuses for 60 years of service to students and families during the board’s regular meeting Nov. 25.

The board passed resolutions to honor McCallum High School and Travis High School, which are celebrating their 60th anniversaries in the 2013-14 school year.

Travis High School opened its doors in 1953 to more than 1,000 students and has graduated 16,242 students. The school is expected to graduate approximately 260 students in its 60th graduating class in May 2014. 

Superintendent's Message: Education for All — Giving Thanks for Your Work

Dear AISD Community,

Every day, you educate our students’ minds and hearts. Every day, you work hard to nurture their abilities and dreams to ensure that every student is ready for college, career and life. Every day, you are helping Austin’s students prepare for the future today. But, it’s not every day that we take the opportunity to pause, reflect and say thank you. I would like to take that opportunity today.

Reminder: AISD Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

AUSTIN, Texas—The Austin Independent School District will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday, Wednesday, Nov. 27, through Friday, Nov. 29.

All AISD offices and schools will be closed during this period. The district will resume regular business hours Monday, Dec. 2.

For information about upcoming AISD holidays and events, please visit the district's calendar at www.austinisd.org/calendar.

For more information, please contact the Department of Communications and Community Engagement at 414-2414.

 

Donors Show Generous Support for AISD Staff and Students Affected by Oct. 31 Floods

AUSTIN, Texas--Austin ISD donors showed generous support to district students and staff members affected by the Oct. 31 flooding in Central Texas with a combined contribution of $142,900 to date.

About 360 students and 25 AISD staff members lost their homes or were temporarily displaced due to extensive flood damage.