Budget Community Conversation at Gus Garcia YMLA
The Austin Independent School District invites you to attend a community conversation on the district’s proposed FY2016 Preliminary Budget.
The meetings are scheduled for:
April 2015
Budget Community Conversation at Bowie HS
The Austin Independent School District invites you to attend a community conversation on the district’s proposed FY2016 Preliminary Budget.
The meetings are scheduled for:
MEDIA ADVISORY: African-American Engagement to be Focus of AISD Conference
Austin ISD will host its African-American Parent Involvement Conference, “Education in the Era of Change” on Saturday. The goal of this conference is to provide information and inspiration to families and staff who work with the district’s African-American students.
Who: Speakers include
Latino Academic Achievement Awards May 2
On May 2, the Austin ISD Department of English Language Learners will host the Latino Academic Achievement Awards. This year's theme is Today’s Dream Is Tomorrow’s Reality.
Students districtwide will be recognized for scholastic accomplishments, and community awards will be presented for community service, advocacy and volunteerism.
2015 Community Award Honorees
Texas Law Enforcement Leaders Urge Lawmakers to Improve Pending Legislation to Provide Pre-K Education as a Deterrent to Future Crime
On Behalf of FIGHT CRIME: Invest in Kids
WHAT: News conference to urge Texas lawmakers to improve a new proposal for pre-K education by increasing funding to ensure more children participate in high-quality preschool programs. The law enforcement leaders will make their case with solid evidence of the impact of quality early education on reducing crime with the report We're the Guys You Pay Later.
The grant will target low-income families from under-resourced neighborhoods in Austin.
AISD Superintendent Paul Cruz Elected to Executive Committee of National Urban Schools Group
Beginning in July, Austin ISD Superintendent Paul Cruz will be an executive board member of the Council of Great City Schools.
Festival de Leones 60th year Celebration for Brooke
Date
Friday, April 17, 2015 - 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Where
3100 E. 4th Street, Austin, Texas 78702
Join the Florence Ralston Brooke Elementary community as we celebrate our 60th anniversary. The event will feature ballet folklorico, ballet and live music performed by The White Tree. Guests will enjoy music, a raffle, food and an assortment of games and activities.
GenTX: College Week
Date
Monday, April 27 to Friday, May 1, 2015
Where
AISD Schools
GenTX’s College Signing Day is Friday, May 1.
Austin ISD proudly supports Generation Texas, a statewide movement to ensure students have the information and inspiration they need to graduate—and achieve their highest potential.
Throughout the week, schools are celebrating college-bound seniors and making campuswide announcements about the importance of postsecondary education. Every student—from Pre-K through 12th grade—can benefit from Generation Texas celebrations and conversations.
AISD encourages campuses to:
• distribute the district’s college- and career-readiness information;
• encourage teachers and team members to share some of their most valuable educational experiences with students;
• invite students to visit the College and Career Center at area AISD high schools; and
• promote activities on Twitter using the #AISDProud and #GenTXDay hashtags.
By fostering a college-going culture, AISD stands with and supports our partners at the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to close the achievement gaps throughout the state.
Help us promote College Signing Day—and our college-ready culture.
Check out AISD's promotional tips.
GenTX: College Signing Day
Date
Friday, May 1, 2015 - 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Where
Online. Event at Huston-Tillotson University has reached capacity. Registration is closed.
Live Broadcast: Visit www.austinisd.org to tune in to the live webcast at 10 a.m. and the replay at noon.
Austin ISD is pleased to join E3 Alliance and Generation TX for a statewide College Signing Day.
When high school athletes select the college team for which they will play, the students often hold press conferences and sign letters of intent to announce their decisions.
The Central Texas College Signing Day event will create a pep-rally atmosphere for the next class of college-bound seniors.
Speakers include:
- Julian Castro, former Mayor of San Antonio, and the creator of San Antonio College Signing Day
- Judge Sarah Eckhardt, Travis County’s first female County Judge
- Steven Adler, Mayor of Austin
- Dr. Paul Cruz, Superintendent of Austin Independent School District
- Dr. Kelly Crook, Superintendent of Del Valle Independent School District and
- Vince Young, former star football player, University of Texas at Austin.
Admissions advisers and college mascots will welcome students to celebrate their achievements and their commitment to postsecondary education.
In addition to tuning in to the festivities at Huston-Tillotson, school communities will be holding celebrations at campuses throughout Austin and Central Texas.
AISD encourages all employees and community members to wear their favorite college T-shirts or gear Friday, May 1.
Information: http://www.austinisd.org/articles/first-central-texas-college-signing-d…
Mathews Elementary School Fifth-Grader Works to Improve Community
Eden Knapp, a fifth-grader at Mathews Elementary School, has a passion for helping her school and community.
Eden created the organization Animal Cruelty Prevention, which aims to protect animals and reduce incidences of animal cruelty.
Mathews Elementary Principal Grace Brewster praised Eden’s enthusiasm and dedication.
“Eden is a go-getter,” Brewster said. “She’s always willing to go the extra mile.”