January 2014

AISD to Operate on Two-Hour Delay Tuesday, Jan. 28

This evening, the National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Austin area until noon tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 28. Out of an abundance of caution, Austin ISD will open schools and run district buses on a two-hour delay tomorrow.

The district will continue to monitor the weather, and will only call you again at or about 6 a.m. only if the district needs to cancel school tomorrow. Otherwise, plan for the two-hour delay.

AISD will excuse tardies for students and staff members due to weather or circumstances related to inclement weather.

AISD to Monitor Weather Throughout the Night

AUSTIN, Texas—Austin ISD would like to inform its communities that it will monitor weather and road conditions throughout the night and early morning and make any decisions that would affect classes by 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 28.

Based on information from the National Weather Service and a local meteorologist, the district has been advised that not enough reliable information exists to make a decision at this time on school start times tomorrow.

GT Elementary Student Game Day and Parent Networking Event

Date
Saturday, February 8, 2014 - 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Where
Baker Center Cafeteria

Students, bring your favorite board game or card game and join other Gifted and Talented students in having some fun! Parents, spend time networking with other GT parents.

If you can, bring your laptop or tablet so you can explore Austin ISD GT resources. Free. No registration required. Call 512-414-0155 for more information.

Los niños, llevar su favorito juego de mesa o juego de cartas y unirse a otros GT estudiantes para divertirse! Los padres, pasar tiempo con otros GT padres. Si se puede, llevar su equipo portátil para que usted pueda explorar GT recursos de Austin ISD. No requiere inscripción. Entrada gratis. Para más detalles, comuníquese al 512-414-0155.

Media Advisory: Austin Chamber Joins Coalition to Set High Standards for Academic Progress, Student Success

AUSTIN, Texas—The Austin Chamber of Commerce will join a diverse coalition of civil right groups, business groups, teacher organizations and education researchers to support Austin ISD and Central Texas school districts who have chosen to go above and beyond the minimum to preserve all career and college options for Central Texas students.