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Open for Learning Newsletter: Invitation to return and more! / Boletín informativo Abierto para el aprendizaje: Invitación a regresar a los planteles ¡y más!
Because of the improvements we are seeing on our campuses and in our community, and in consultation with Dr. Mark Escott of Austin Public Health... / Debido a las mejoras que estamos viendo en nuestros planteles y nuestra comunidad y en consulta con el Dr. Mark Escott de Salud Pública de Austin
Free Health Risk Assessments Available to AISD Employees Beginning Jan. 21
Beginning Jan. 21 through Feb. 16, all AISD employees who are eligible for health care benefits can take a free, and 100% confidential Health Risk Assessment. The assessment will provide you with insight on your current health and can help you identify potential health risks. All personal health information is confidential and protected. The assessment can:
ACPTA Meeting
What: Austin Council of PTA Meeting, All are welcome!Where: City Hall, 301 West 2nd St.Parking will be validated at meeting entrance and parking is available inside theCity Hall parking garage with entrance along Lavaca Street. Featured Speakers and Program:-Interim Superintendent Dr. Paul Cruz-Chief Financial Officer Nicole ConleyBrief presentation on AISD’s budget.
AISD Invites Community to Share Input on South High School
Note: Visit www.austinisd.org/southhighschool for up-to-date information.
Apply for Pre-K Tuition Programs by Jan. 29
AISD is accepting applications for Pre-K tuition programs—including 12 dual-language programs—at 36 elementary schools. The deadline for applications to be included in the lottery is Friday, Jan. 29.Applications are available at the campuses where the programs are offered. The district offers tuition-supported Pre-K programs at Baldwin, Blackshear, Boone, Brooke, Casis,…
Weather Updates
10:55 a.m. Friday, Feb. 7 — AISD will return to normal operations after 4:45 p.m. today, Friday, Feb.7.This includes athletic and fine arts events and other activities scheduled for this evening and throughout the weekend. Participants in district-sponsored events should confirm official information and details on specific events with their organization leads, coaches and sponsors.…
Kealing Middle School Wins National Championship Tournament in Quiz Bowl
Two teams of Kealing Middle School students spent last weekend answering roughly 1,600 questions during 22 rounds of head-to-head competition. Kealing qualified two teams during the season for the quiz bowl national championship tournament, which was held in Dallas. Kealing A, The Squirrel Team, has been playing together for the past three years. Daniel Chan, Evan Hochstein, Ryan Russo…
American-Indian Heritage Month
November is American-Indian Heritage Month and AISD is proud to recognize the rich tradition, heritage and culture of our American-Indian students and their families. Part of our tapestry of cultures, American-Indian Heritage has long provided balance, vision, spirituality and honor to that fabric. We treasure these gifts in our schools, homes and community.
Word Accessibility
Creating Accessible Documents in Microsoft Word Microsoft Word is a commonly-used application among individuals with a variety of disabilities, and is reasonably accessible. The text within Word documents can be read by assistive technologies such as screen readers and Braille devices. However, in order for Word documents to be fully accessible, authors must follow the core principles outlined…
Reminder: AISD Adopts Summer Efficiency Schedule for Six Weeks to Save Energy
Austin, Texas—The Austin Independent School District will adopt a summer efficiency schedule for six weeks to reduce energy costs from June 23 through Aug. 8. The district’s average savings from the summer efficiency program is about $486,000.All schools and offices will adopt a four-day week during this time. Business hours will be from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The district will…