Join parents and family members at Perez Elementary School on April 28 for a discussion and update on bilingual education Austin ISD. The conversation begins at 8 a.m. and covers dual-language programs, and programs and plans for the 2016-17 school year.
Please contact Angela Luna at 512-414-4734 for more information.
Perez Elementary is located at 7500 S. Pleasant Valley Road.
Trustees recognized 24 new National Board Certified teachers during the board's meeting April 25.
On Monday, Austin ISD's Board of Trustees approved new principal appointments for Sunset Valley and Williams elementary schools.
Sunset Valley Elementary School
Trustees approved the appointment of Emily Bush to lead Sunset Valley Elementary School.
This conference is designed to help, promote and bring awareness to young women within AISD about facing adversity and overcoming challenges.
When: Registration at 9:30 a.m., conference 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Monday, May 16
Where: AISD Performing Arts Center, 5100 Barbara Jordan Blvd.
Who: Young women in eighth through 12th grades.
After a robust community engagement process, the Lee Elementary School’s Campus Advisory Council announced it has identified eight names to be considered for the renaming of Lee Elementary School.
The community submitted hundreds of names from which the eight were chosen. From the eight, the CAC will submit three of these names to the Board on May 3, which is scheduled to take action on a new name on May 23.
The community is invited to McBee Elementary School to celebrate a hand-painted 200-foot-long mural on school grounds. The mural is a joint project between local Austin artist Ethan Azarian and students from McBee.
What: The celebration will begin with an introduction of the artist in the library. Following brief comments about the project, there will be a tour of the mural. Refreshments will be provided.
The best of food and film collide from from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 14th at the Marchesa Hall and Theatre. The Youth Film and Food Festival showcases students from elementary through high school in the fields of media and culinary arts.
Participants will gather for the screening of student-created 30 second (psa) films, visit healthy living and food stations and celebrate their great work in advocating for a healthier community.
To promote our health, wellness, and anti-obesity service initiative, our hope is that each student will depart this event equipped with decision making skills to make good food choices.
Marchesa Hall and Theatre is located at 6226 Middle Fiskville Rd.
For more information, please contact Beth Hudson at 512-414-4410.
The 12th annual St. John Unity Walk and Reagan Vertical Team Festival will take place on April 30.
Families and staff will gather at Webb Middle School at 9am where they will then march to Reagan High School.
The Reagan Vertical Team Festival will take place in the Reagan gym from 10am to noon. There will be performances, music, food, resources and a raffle!
People can arrive at Webb Middle School by 8:30 a.m. if they wish to make signs before the walk.
Lucy Read Pre-K Center and Austin ISD invite the public to a pop-up adventure play event in honor of the school’s 10th birthday.
What: The pop-up adventure play event will feature a petting zoo, free popcorn, refreshments and face painting as well as a chance to win raffle prizes.
Families will also have opportunities to decorate a cake together for $8 and visit with Clifford the Big Red Dog and HEBuddy.
The event is rain or shine.
When: 9:30 a.m.–noon Saturday, April 23
