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Passover (first 2 nights)
Passover is an eight-day celebration of the Jewish people being freed from slavery in Egypt; it is a celebration of freedom. The first two nights are of special importance as Jewish families traditionally celebrate at home with special meals and services. Some families may observe work restrictions at the beginning and end of the eight-day span; many families will only eat certain foods. Source:…
Makar Sankranti
Makar Sankranti is a Hindu Harvest Festival that celebrates the end of Winter by welcoming the longer days of the summer season. This festival is also known as Sankranti, which celebrates the Sun God, Lord Surya. This festival is celebrated through family gatherings, ritual bathing, prayers, and food to signify a desire for unity, peace, harmony. Source: Bagwan, Tania. (2022, January 14). History…
Dia de los Reyes Magos (Three Kings Day)
Dia de los Reyes Magos (Three Kings Day) is a day of honoring the three Wise Men who brought gifts to baby Jesus. This day is observed through family gatherings, food, and prayers by the Christian and Latino community. Source: Three Kings Day or Epiphany? What these two holidays celebrate and have in common. (2022, January 6).
MEDIA ADVISORY: AISD’s Emily Smith Featured in “American Teacher: Heroes in the Classroom”
AUSTIN, Texas—AISD’s Emily E. Smith, one of 50 teachers featured in Random House and Welcome Books’ “American Teacher: Heroes in the Classroom,” as well as a group of her peers, discuss classroom culture.Who: Emily E. Smith, a teacher at Cunningham Elementary School, and Amy Lloyd, principal at Cunningham
Off-Campus Physical Education
The Austin ISD Off-Campus Physical Education Program (OCPE) is designed to accommodate students who are pursuing high-level skills in a specific activity that exceeds what the school district can offer through the general physical education program. OCPE allows students in 7th through 12th grade to earn credits that meet the district and state physical education requirements. In Austin ISD, only…
Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Day, annual national holiday in the United States and Canada celebrating the harvest and other blessings of the past year. Americans generally believe that their Thanksgiving is modeled on a 1621 harvest feast shared by the English colonists (Pilgrims) of Plymouth and the Wampanoag people. The American holiday is particularly rich in legend and symbolism, and the traditional fare of…
2023 SEL and CP&I Symposium: “Connected on Purpose”
Doss Elementary School, 7005 Northledge Drive, Austin, TX 78731 Don't miss the ninth annual SEL and CP&I Symposium! The SEL and CP&I Symposium brings educators, community leaders, and families together to share their creativity, experiences, and promising practices around social and emotional learning and cultural proficiency and inclusiveness. Join us for a collective learning…
Media Advisory: FARMERS INSURANCE HONORS THOSE WHO MAKE US SMARTER WITH MIDWEST LAUNCH OF ‘THANK A MILLION TEACHERS’ PROGRAM
This press release is being distributed by AISD on behalf of Farmers Insurance.
Equity Advisory Committee (EAC) Meeting
AISD's Equity Advisory Committee (EAC) will host its monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 27 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The purpose of the EAC is to provide recommendations and counsel on a wide range of matters related to equitable outcomes in resource allocation, evaluation, policies, and practices. Register via zoom to reserver your invitation found on the EAC page.
Equity Advisory Committee (EAC) Meeting
AISD's Equity Advisory Committee (EAC) will host its monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 5 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The purpose of the EAC is to provide recommendations and counsel on a wide range of matters related to equitable outcomes in resource allocation, evaluation, policies, and practices. Register via zoom to reserver your invitation found on the EAC page.