February 2020

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Expo Knight 2020

All incoming McCallum High School ninth-grade students and families are cordially invited to Expo Knight 2020: Rising 9th Graders' Course Fair & Choice Sheet Night Wednesday, Feb. 26 at McCallum High School, 5600 Sunshine Drive.

The Course Fair will be held in the gym from 5–6:15 p.m. The Info Session will be held in MAC Theatre from 6:30–8 p.m.

Principals, counselors and teachers will present information on all of the courses MAC offers; help you understand graduation requirements and electives; and answer your questions!

District Seeks Applicants for Strategic Plan Advisory Committee

Strategic planning is one of the tools Austin ISD uses to provide the district with focus and direction, and to maintain our forward momentum.

As AISD begins to develop the Strategic Plan 2020–25, we will work to ensure that the elements are innovative and inclusive, and that they are created to ensure high-quality learning environments for all students throughout the district.

The superintendent will appoint a Strategic Plan Advisory Committee to develop proposed strategies, based on the board’s framework and on input from stakeholders. The SPAC will meet March–May.

Austin ISD Releases 2019–20 Demographics Report

At the AISD Board of Trustees' information session on Monday, Feb. 10, trustees heard projections for student enrollment over the next 10 years. 

Each year, the district commissions a demographic report. The information helps to identify and inform student population and enrollment trends, and how the trends may affect future student populations. 

The district saw an increase in enrollment this year; however, the student population is projected to decline approximately 1% per year over the next five years.

African American Heritage Celebration 2020

Join us for the 37th African American Heritage Celebration Sunday, Feb. 23 at 3 p.m. in the AISD Performing Arts Center, 1500 Barbara Jordan Blvd.

Equity and Excellence for All Students is the theme this year and the LBJ Early College High School students will host the event.

The top two African American students, male and female, for each grade level in our secondary schools as well as Senior Scholars, students who received the top student award throughout their high school career, will be recognized and honored.

AISD Career & Job Fair

Join us Friday, Feb. 28 from 9:30–11:30 a.m. at Delco Center, 4601 Pecan Brook Drive, for our Career & Job Fair. 

This event is designed for our graduating seniors to explore career training programs and great job opportunities that are available now. Some on-the-spot interview opportunities will be available as well as community college enrollment.

Families are welcome to attend with their high school seniors or seniors can take the provided transportation by signing up with their college advisor to reserve a seat on the bus to Delco.

Family Resource Center Showcase

Join us Thursday, Feb. 27 from 6:30–8 p.m. at Dobie MS Family Resource Center, 1200 E Rundberg Ln., to see how the Family Resource Centers are supporting academic excellence in AISD!

Starting at Webb Middle School in 2007, Austin Voices for Education and Youth has partnered with AISD and community partners to develop eight campus-based Family Resource Centers that support thousands of families annually.

Will Davis Elementary Raises Money for Australia Wildfire Relief

Sounds of paper scratching and laughter engulfed the cafeteria at Will Davis Elementary School on Thursday morning as first graders made arts and crafts for a special cause.

Before the winter break, first graders at the elementary school learned about the continent of Australia. 

“We spent a lot of time learning about the animals and culture. The kids started talking about the fires right away,” said Rachel Atzmon, first-grade teacher. “Many of the students were upset and wanted to help any way they could so we all got together and came up with this idea.”