March 2017
Framed for Success: Ann Richards Wins its First UIL State Championship
Ann Richards School for Young Women won its first state championship in a UIL competition.
Ann Richards student Brooke Brogan won the UIL State Champion in division 2 for her short film, “The Garden,” in the traditional animation category.
Brogan hand-drew the characters in the film, scanned each frame and then cleaned and painted the art work in Photoshop. Backgrounds and animation were added in Adobe After Effects, with the final film compiled with music and sound in Adobe Premier.
Adelante Parent Leadership Conference
Date
Friday, April 21, 2017 - 8:30 am to 2:00 pm
Where
Sanchez Elem: 73 San Marcos St, Austin, TX 78702
The Adelante Parent Leadership Conference will be 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m. April 21 at Sanchez Elementary School.
The conference will be in Spanish, but English interpretation services will be provided.
Conference will open with a keynote address by author, speaker and publisher Graciela Tiscareño-Sato.
Breakout session topics include:
- Educational rights and responsibilities of Parents with children in bilingual education
- How to effectively manage your child’s behavior for success
- Leadership opportunities in schools
- Educational rights as an immigrant family
Registration online at aaabe.org/aisd-registration.html. Space is limited. Lunch will be included, and registration is free for Austin ISD families.
If you have any questions about the parent conference, please contact the AISD Parent Engagement Support Office at 512-414-0726.
Austin ISD Offices and Schools Closed March 13-17 for Spring Break
Austin ISD will be closed for spring break March 13-17.
All AISD offices and schools will be closed during this period. The district will resume regular business hours Monday, March 20.
Sign-up for the Facility Master Plan public hearing at the Monday, March 20 special called board meeting will be from 1-4:45 p.m.
Hot Wheels: Anderson High School Para-Athlete Blazes Toward State
Anderson High School junior Hayden Sipple had never suited up for Trojans athletics.
But when AHS track and field coach Daniel Hunter spied Sipple's incredible strength several months ago, the coach said he knew that had to change.
"I watched Hayden get out of his wheelchair and incline bench press 185 pounds just like our football players," Hunter said. "I immediately knew there was untapped athletic potential there."
Student Films Premiere During SXSWedu
Austin ISD hosts a special SXSWedu premiere of stories from students about how they are supported, challenged and encouraged to succeed.
Student films—representing 17 AISD high schools—capture the richness and diversity of life in the district’s high schools. The films highlight the dedication of the teachers, coaches, families and community members who inspire students every day.
Media Advisory At a Theater Near You: Student Films to be Showcased at Alamo Drafthouse During SXSWedu
AISD hosts a special SXSWedu premiere of stories from students about how they are supported, challenged and encouraged to succeed.
What: Student films—representing 17 of AISD’s high schools—capture the richness and diversity of life in the district’s high schools. The films highlight the dedication of the teachers, coaches, families and community members who inspire students every day.
Following the film, there will be a panel discussion with the filmmakers, moderated by Hema Mullur of KEYE TV. KLRU will also broadcast the films at a later date.