2014 Austin Powwow
What: 23rd Annual Austin Powwow and American Indian Heritage Festival
Where: Toney Burger Center
3200 Jones Road
September 2014
McCallum Fine Arts Academy Showcase and Open House
Date
Thursday, October 2, 2014 - 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Where
5600 Sunshine Drive, Austin, TX 78756
The McCallum Fine Arts Academy Showcase & Open House is an opportunity for interested prospective eighth- and ninth-grade students and their families to learn about the fine arts intensive program at McCallum, application procedures and timelines, and other school information.
The showcase is 7-8 p.m. in the MAC Theatre, followed by breakout sessions from 8-9 p.m. in both fine arts buildings.
We hope to see you there!
Latin America Documentary Series
Date
Tuesday, September 23, 2014 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Where
Board Auditorium CAC
Join Austin ISD as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a Latin America–focused documentary series of brown bag sessions.
The documentaries will be shown at noon every Tuesday from Sept. 23–Oct. 14 in the Board Auditorium.
Refreshments will be provided.
Sept. 23—Road to the Big Leagues / Rumbo a las Grandes Ligas (2008)
"Baseball in the Dominican Republic is not just a game. For many Dominicans the long, competitive road to a professional baseball career is one of the few viable alternatives to a life of poverty. 'Road to the Big Leagues' introduces us to the young men who embark on this odyssey and shows you first and the pressure and joy that go along with it. / El béisbol en la República Dominicana no es sólo un juego. Para muchos dominicanos, el competitivo camino hacia una carrera profesional en el béisbol es una de las pocas alternativas viables para una vida de pobreza. 'Rumbo a las Grandes Ligas' nos presenta a estos jovencitos que se embarcan en la odisea y nos muestra de primera mano la presión y las alegrías que esto conlleva."
Educa Austin
Date
Wednesday, September 24, 2014 - 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Where
Radio Mujer Internacional 95.1 FM and www.radiomujer.com.mx
Interviews in Spanish with: Dra. Beatriz Gutiérrez, teacher of Dobie Pre-K Center; Alejandra Polcik, bilingual advisor at Austin Community College; and Norma Maldonado, and Norma Maldonado, director of Family Resource Center at Burnet Middle School.
Educa Austin
Date
Wednesday, September 24, 2014 - 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Where
Radio Mujer Internacional 95.1 FM and www.radiomujer.com.mx
Interviews in Spanish with: Dra. Beatriz Gutiérrez, teacher of Dobie Pre-K Center; Alejandra Polcik, bilingual advisor at Austin Community College; and Norma Maldonado, and Norma Maldonado, director of Family Resource Center at Burnet Middle School.
Mazda Promotes STEM Careers at Bowie and Akins High Schools
On Sept. 16–17, Akins and Bowie high school students learned about science, technology, engineering and math careers from Mazda racecar driver Joel Miller.
The driver is among a hand full of racers who is also a mechanical engineer, though Mazda also employs many engineers for a variety of professionals who work closely with the drivers—from those building the cars to those making sure the car performs at its best.
Marching Band Jamboree
Date
Tuesday, September 23, 2014 - 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Where
Toney Burger Center, 3200 Jones Road, Austin
Come experience the 42nd Annual Marching Band Jamboree, featuring Austin ISD high school marching bands and special guests the Texas State Bobcat Marching Band.
The jamboree is 7–9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept 23, at the Toney Burger Center, 3200 Jones Road.
Admission is $3 per person, with free admission for children 12 and younger.
For more information, contact the Austin ISD Fine Arts Department at (512) 414-4489.
Austin ISD Now Enrolling Students for Free Pre-K
Austin ISD is now enrolling students for free Pre-Kindergarten. The program will offer children hands-on, purposeful opportunities for learning and will build a firm foundation for educational success.
Two Thursday Night Football Games Rescheduled
Game on!
Because of weather conditions Thursday, two Austin ISD football games have been rescheduled to Friday and Saturday:
- Anderson vs. Bowie Friday will now be 5.pm. Friday, Sept. 19, at Burger Stadium. This will be a double-header opportunity as the Trojans and the Bulldogs take the field before the Crockett and McCallum game.
- Travis vs. Cedar Creek wil now be noon Saturday, Sept. 20, at Burger Stadium.
For more information, please visit the Austin ISD Athletics website.
AISD Operates as Scheduled Friday
Austin ISD will operate as scheduled today.
Due to weather and possible flooding in some areas, there may be delays in bus pick-up and school arrival times.
AISD asks parents to please add extra time to their commutes this morning and to expect road closures and traffic delays.
The district also reminds Austin drivers to stop for AISD school buses whose lights are flashing.
Late arrivals to school today due to weather and traffic delays will be excused.