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Now Playing: Today is AISD Day at the Austin Film Festival
The Austin Film Festival invites all AISD faculty and team members to AISD Day, Tuesday, Oct. 28. For one day only, bring your AISD employee badge to an AFF venue (excluding the Paramount Theatre) and stand in the priority film pass line for free access to films. Tuesday screenings include: 6:30 p.m.The Texas PromiseThe Rollins Studio Theatre inside The Long Center
Media Advisory: Austin ISD Hosts All-staff Convocation
AUSTIN, Texas--As part of the kick-off festivities for the new year, Austin ISD will host a virtual, all-staff convocation.Who: AISD Superintendent Meria Carstarphen
National School Bus Safety Week is October 17-21
Austin ISD will say thank you to its transportation employees during National School Bus Safety Week, October 17-21. This year’s theme is, “Be Aware – Know the Danger Zone!”Transportation employees will be recognized on Monday, October 17 at 6:00 a.m. at the Saegert terminal and on Tuesday, October 17 at 6:00 a.m. at the Nelson terminal. Refreshments will be provided for employees.
Help AISD Teacher Win $10,000 for Blast Literacy Program
Oak Hill Elementary School first-grade teacher Renae Hernandez is a top 10 finalist for a $10,000 grant called the Rather Prize, which annually recognizes the best idea for improving Texas education.The grant would go toward materials and teacher training at Oak Hill for a program called Blast Foundations.
Employee Perk: Tuesday is AISD Day at the Austin Film Festival
The Austin Film Festival invites all AISD faculty and team members to AISD Day, Tuesday, Oct. 28. For one day only, bring your AISD employee badge to an AFF venue (excluding the Paramount Theatre) and stand in the priority film pass line for free access to films. Tuesday screenings include: 6:30 p.m.The Texas PromiseThe Rollins Studio Theatre inside The Long Center
School Choice Fair
The AISD School Choice Fair is held yearly to allow students and parents the opportunity to explore the various programs offered at these specific middle school campuses. Representatives from the Ann Richards School, Fulmore Magnet School, Kealing Magnet School and the new Single-gender Schools in District One, Garcia/Pearce will be on hand to answer questions and showcase their campus programs.
World Languages
A World of Opportunity There are endless benefits to learning a second language and culture. Students who study a second language increase their global awareness and understanding, improve literacy in their native language, are better prepared for college, have more employment opportunities, and have a greater appreciation for the arts.
Back to School Bash 2019
Join us from 8 a.m.–noon at the Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road. Back to School Bash is a free event that brings thousands of families together to prepare students for the new school year. Free transportation is provided for AISD families every 30-45 minutes beginning at 6:30 a.m. from several AISD campuses. A list of transportation locations can be viewed at…
Austin ISD Appraisals
Austin ISD Staff Appraisals The Office of Employee Effectiveness provides support for all employee appraisals in Austin ISD.
Initiatives
Changing Lives Youth Theatre Ensemble performs original theatre on teen relationships for youth audiences. Local middle and high school age youth develop scenes, scripts, props, and scenery for a new production each year. Audience talkbacks and teacher’s guides provide opportunity for dialogue after the show. For more information, contact Meg Greene, at mgreene@safeaustin.org or 512-356-1591.