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Tihar
Tihar is a five day long festival, similar to Diwali, and is celebrated primarily by the Nepali community. Tihar is a celebration of good over evil and on the third day, honors the Goddess Lakshmi This holiday is also called the festival lights and is celebrated through prayers, food, and family gatherings. Source: C. (2022, March 24). Tihar 2022: the 5 Days of Tihar Celebrations in Nepal. Asia…
Halloween
Halloween, contraction of All Hallows’ Eve, a holiday observed on October 31, the evening before All Saints’ (or All Hallows’) Day. The celebration marks the day before the Western Christian feast of All Saints and initiates the season of Allhallowtide, which lasts three days and concludes with All Souls’ Day.
Ramadan
Ramadan is a month of fasting (refraining from food or drink) from sunrise to sunset for members of the Muslim community. Ramadan is seen as one of the holiest months in the Islamic calendar, as it is believed that the Qur'an was revealed to Prophet Muhammad during this month. The end of each fasting day during Ramadan culminates in a prayer and breaking of fast. Source: Britannica, T. Editors of…
Equity Advisory Committee (EAC) Meeting
Hybrid Meeting (Navarro HS) 5:30-7:30 pm Register via zoom to reserve your invitation found on the EAC page. The EAC works to inform and advise the school district to support the district in consistent and equitable resource allocation, evaluation, development and implementation of tools, policies and practices to achieve racial and social equity for students, teachers, staff and the…
Equity Advisory Committee (EAC) Meeting
Hybrid Meeting (Navarro HS) 5:30-7:30 pm Register via zoom to reserve your invitation found on the EAC page. The EAC works to inform and advise the school district to support the district in consistent and equitable resource allocation, evaluation, development and implementation of tools, policies and practices to achieve racial and social equity for students, teachers, staff and the…
Engagement opportunities with Dr. Elizalde / Oportunidades para conocer a la Dra. Elizalde
Last week, the Austin ISD Board of Trustees named Stephanie Elizalde the lone finalist for Superintendent of AISD. We are excited for the Austin community to get to know Dr. Elizalde and learn about her vision for our district. Next week the district will provide a variety of opportunities for Dr. Elizalde to share more about herself and hear from our Austin community.
Equity Advisory Committee (EAC) Meeting
Hybrid Meeting (Navarro HS) 5:30-7:30 pm Register via zoom to reserve your invitation found on the EAC page. The EAC works to inform and advise the school district to support the district in consistent and equitable resource allocation, evaluation, development and implementation of tools, policies and practices to achieve racial and social equity for students, teachers, staff and the…
Changes to Public Comment at Austin ISD Board Meetings
Two types of public comment sections are scheduled to take place during each regular voting meeting. The section labeled “General Public Comment” will be at the beginning of the meeting and is designed for trustees to hear comments about items not listed on the agenda. The section labeled “Public Testimony” is listed for agenda-specific comments about the items scheduled for action or for…
Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur is the Day of Atonement and considered one of the two holiest days in the Jewish calendar, along with Rosh Hashanah. Jewish families may observe Yom Kippur by fasting for a full day from sundown to sundown, refraining from work, and attending synagogue services. Source: Blakemore, E. (2021, September 14). Why Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the Jewish year. History.
Lanier High School Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Austin, TX— Austin Independent School District is celebrating "50 Years of Greatness" at Lanier High School Saturday, Nov. 12, at Lanier High School. The event begins with a 3K Viking Charge Run and includes the opening and resealing of a time capsule, the dedication of the school theatre and a reunion of staff members and students, that includes dinner and live music.Who: Lanier High School…