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Celebration of the Young Child
The Austin ISD Parent Engagement Support Office, in collaboration with United Way for Greater Austin, is pleased to announce the first Celebration of the Young Child.The goal of the event is to provide Austin families with young children with an opportunity to learn about resources and services in their community.The event features free food, face painting, a petting zoo, access to…
AISD 2012-13 Kindergarten Roundup Set for Tuesday, May 1
Austin, TX—Austin Independent School District is offering its annual Kindergarten Roundup at 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 1, at elementary schools. Children who live in the district's assignment area and will be five years old on or before Sept. 1, are eligible to be enroll in AISD.Parents should bring the following to Kindergarten Roundup:The child's birth certificateCurrent immunization recordsProof of…
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4–8; Thank a Teacher with Timely Tips
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4–8. AISD’s recognition will continue throughout the month—and includes Salute on Tuesday, May 19, at the AISD Performing Arts Center.This is a wonderful opportunity for school communities to celebrate AISD’s more than 6,300 classroom teachers—and how they make a difference in the lives of Austin’s children.
Wellness
Employee Wellbeing at Austin ISD Austin ISD’s Employee Wellbeing is dedicated to the total wellbeing of all AISD employees. Employees are able to participate in a variety of health and wellbeing initiatives, designed to focus on mental health, financial wellbeing, nutrition, and physical activity. Participation in these activities will encourage—and reward—lifestyle changes, behavior…
Symphony of SXSW: Bedichek Orchestra Receives $22K in Musical Instruments from Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation, StubHub
A surprise donation turned into a symphony when Bedichek Middle School was chosen as the recipient of 13 new musical instruments from Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation during the annual SXSW festival.The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation, in partnership with StubHub, donated $22,851 worth of instruments to Bedichek and invited the students, directed by Samantha Stewart, to perform at Bangers on Rainey…
Immunization Requirements for AISD Students
AUSTIN, TX—As families prepare their children for the back-to-school season, Austin ISD reminds parents that students must have their immunizations before the first day of school Aug. 26. Otherwise, parents will be asked to obtain the needed vaccines for their child before the student is allowed to return to class.
AISD Trustees Approve Nine Principal Appointments in March-April
This week, Austin ISD's Board of Trustees approved six new principal appointments at five elementary schools and one middle school. The appointments are effective July 2013. The recent appointments bring the total number approved by the board during March and April to nine. Trustees approved the following principal appointments:
Eastside Memorial ECHS & International High School Groundbreaking
You're invited! Please join Austin ISD for the groundbreaking of Eastside Memorial Early College High School & International High School at the Original L.C. Anderson.
CBOC Meeting
What: Community Bond Oversight Committee MeetingWhere: 1111 W. 6th St. Board Room AuditoriumFor more information, please visit the CBOC website.
Info Session: school counselor certification program
The school counselor certification program at Region XIII is designed to prepare teachers to become school counselors.The information session will be held at Region XIII Education Services Center, 5701 Springdale Road.For additional details, please visit www.esc13.net/school-counselor.