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Children’s Author Yuyi Morales to Visit Mathews Elementary School
AUSTIN, TEXAS—Austin ISD welcomes Yuyi Morales children’s book author and illustrator to Mathews Elementary School for a reading of her new book, “Niño Wrestles the World.” What: Reading with Mexican-American author Yuyi Morales, featuring remarks by AISD Chief Academic Officer Pauline Dow
MEDIA ADVISORY: National Geographic Explorer Visits AISD Schools
AUSTIN, Texas—Today, AISD students and teachers will learn about geothermal energy from Andrés Ruzo, a geoscientist and National Geographic Young Explorers grantee.
Bryker Woods becomes first elementary IB school in Austin ISD (En español)
Before we dive in, have you ever heard of an International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Program Campus? I didn’t know much about it at first, but let me share what I’ve learned. An International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Program campus is a school that focuses on helping young students grow into curious, creative, and thoughtful learners.
Attendance Resources for Families
Report An Absence Attendance Resources for Families You Count and your Attendance Matters! A regular attendance routine is important for your child’s well-being, learning and long-term success. Below are guidance and tips to keep your child healthy and avoid unnecessary absences from school, and managing absences when they happen.
Media Advisory: ‘Dinosaur George’ Visits Maplewood Elementary School Today
AUSTIN, Texas—Today, “Dinosaur George” Blasing, a paleontologist and animal behaviorist, will visit Austin ISD’s Maplewood Elementary School. What: A travel "museum" presentation with George Blasing showcasing dinosaur displays in the gymnasium for a day of student visits.Where: Maplewood Elementary School, gymnasium, 3808 Maplewood Ave.
MEDIA ADVISORY: AISD Superintendent Visits Schools on First Day of Classes
AUSTIN, Texas--Austin ISD Superintendent Meria Carstarphen will welcome back students, families and staff members for the 2013-14 school year with special campus visits during the first day of school. When: Monday, Aug. 6
Media Advisory: Subway Diet Celebrity Visits Allison Elementary School
AUSTIN, TX—Allison Elementary School students are receiving a special visit by Jared Fogel, who inspired many Americans to eat healthier after he trimmed his waist nearly in half based on a Subway diet. What: Jared will visit a physical education class and have lunch with students to participate in a question-and-answer session about health and educational issues When: 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, April…
Astronaut Ellen Ochoa Visits Ann Richards School for Career Day
This Friday, Astronaut Ellen Ochoa, Deputy Director of the Johnson Space Center, will speak to students at the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders as part of the school's Career Day festivitites. Career Day helps empower young women by providing guidance from strong female professionals in the community and has become a popular tradition for the middle school students at the school.
Children’s Authors Visit Dawson Elementary as Part of Reading Rockstars Program
Last Friday, Dawson Elementary hosted three authors to read and speak to students about their work through a grant from the Texas Book Festival's Reading Rock Stars program. This is the third year of the program, which aims to promote literacy by bringing authors to Dawson and other elementary schools in AISD and across Texas. As part of the grant, each student receives a signed, hardcover book…
Students at Ann Richards School Embark on School-wide College Visits
Today, all students at the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders are embarking on a school-sponsored field trip to college campuses across Central Texas—the first large-scale college visit field trip in the school’s history—as part of the school’s annual College Week festivities.