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Family Newsletter
By Nayeli Santoyo & Collaborators泭Sep 21, 2023
Smart Brevity簧 count: 4.5 mins...1134 words
Hello families!
We are just a couple of days away from fall and what better way to celebrate the beginning of the fall season than by attending the district's biggest event, the 熱えapp Showcase.
Join us this Saturday, Sept. 23, from 9 a.m. to noon, to learn about diverse programs offered by all the campuses.
But thats not all, there will be an array of community resources, entertainment options, and free services and resources.
Great news! All our Lets Talk text lines are up and running again.
Dont forget about the Board Voting Meeting this week. Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023. 儭
Also危onday, Sept. 25, is a student holiday, no classes!
Now, let's get started with this weeks edition
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1 big thing: Lets work together to keep our students and schools safe
The 熱えapp Community Conversations series on mental health and school safety begins Monday, Sept. 25, on Zoom at 6 p.m.
熱えapp is hosting a series of Mental Health and School Safety Community Conversations over the next month.
Why it matters: Our students, families and staff have valuable insights into how we can prevent and respond to critical incidents and we want to hear from you.
What to expect: Come talk with district leaders about
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Mental health support and resources;
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Preventing and responding to critical incidents; and
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How were investing in school safety and mental health.
Well kick off the Conversation Monday, Sept. 25! Emmy award-winning anchor and reporter for Spectrum News, Dr. Nicole Cross, will help us kick off the conversation in English. Emmy award-winning TV and radio host and emotional intelligence coach Leslie Montoya will host the conversation in Spanish.
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67 p.m. (English)
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78 p.m. (Spanish)
Additional events:
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Wednesday, Sept. 27, 67:30 p.m., Bowie HS
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Tuesday, Oct. 3, 67:30 p.m., Travis ECHS
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Tuesday, Oct. 10, 67:30 p.m., Eastside ECHS
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Wednesday, Oct. 11, 67:30 p.m., LBJ ECHS
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Tuesday, Oct. 17, 67:30 p.m., Anderson HS
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Wednesday, Oct. 18, 67 p.m., (English) and 78 p.m., (Spanish)
All events will have ASL interpretation and in-person events will have small groups facilitated in English and Spanish.
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2. 熱えapp deadline for free or reduced-priced meals
熱えapp provides free breakfast and lunch daily at 74 schools that are part of the Community Eligibility Provision program.
Why it matters: Students whose families haven't completed the meal application will have to pay for meals.
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Students qualify directly through state-funded benefits such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.
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Students are directly certified through foster care; through migrant, homeless or runaway programs; or Head Start or Early Head Start programs.
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Students qualify for the 熱えapp household meal benefit application.
New this school year: All students who qualify for reduced-price meals will receive free breakfast through funding allocated through the Texas legislature.
Go deeper on how to receive free or reduced-price meals and the meal prices
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3. Celebrating Hispanic heroes: Spotlight on Daniel Ortega
This is the first in a monthlong profile series spotlighting Hispanic heroes and path breakers who influenced 熱えapp in some way.
By Paul Stinson
As 熱えapp begins its celebration of Hispanic History Month, we profile Pfc. Daniel Ortega: WWII hero, Mexico native and Bronze Star recipient.
Born in Mexico, Austin roots: Born in Mexico in 1915, Ortega graduated from the University of Texas at Austin. He began his life of public service by joining the Army Medical Corps in May 1943.
Fallen WWII hero: Ortega began his European tour of duty in May 1944. In July, while carrying a wounded soldier from the battlefield of Normandy, France, Ortega was killed.
Local legacy, 熱えapp First: The Austin School Board in 1957 honored the Bronze Star and Purple Heart recipient with the naming of a new East Austin school. When Ortega Elementary opened its doors in 1959, it marked the first time an 熱えapp school would carry a fallen WWII heros name.
Ortegas Lasting legacy: I hope that students will be inspired by Daniel Ortega's commitment to excellence and brotherhood, said Ortega Elementary School Principal Jennifer Stephens, adding that Ortegas medals and portrait are prominently featured in the schools foyer.
Whats Next: Join us for the Hispanic Heritage Talent Show and Award Ceremony Saturday, Oct. 14. Well celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a display of talent from our 熱えapp students and families and an award presentation for the winners of the 2023 talent contest
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4. 熱えapps database schedule maintenance
熱えapps databases will undergo regularly scheduled maintenance this Saturday, Sept. 23, from 4 a.m. until about noon. The following applications will be unavailable for staff and families during the maintenance period:
Thank you for your patience with this process as we ensure our systems remain secure. To track the status of systems in 熱えapp, please go to the Technology Status page on the district website.
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The annual 熱えapp All-City Orchestra Concert will be 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, at the 熱えapp Performing Arts Center.
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2023 Hispanic Heritage Talent Show: submit your entry by Oct. 5 to Join the Fiesta! It is open to 熱えapp students, parents and staff.
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The 9th Annual Central Texas Dyslexia Conference is October 6-20. This conference is hosted by 熱えapp and it is free.
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Join us this weekend for the annual 熱えapp Showcase! 9 a.m.noon, Saturday, Sept. 23, at the Palmer Events Center.
AISD School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Meeting Sept. 20, 2023
Sept. 21, 2023
熱えapp Showcase Sept. 23, 2023
Student HolidayNo Classes Sept. 25, 2023
Mental Health and School Safety Community Conversations Sept. 25, 2023
Tools for Success- 熱えapp Counseling and Mental Health Services Sept. 26, 2023
Tools for Success- 熱えapp SEL and CP&I: Caregiver PartnershipsSept. 27, 2023
Tools for Sucess- Maestro en Casa: Class options this school yearSept. 27, 2023
Calendar Task Force MeetingSept. 27, 2023
Mental Health and School Safety Community ConversationsSept. 27, 2023
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Im excited for fallmy favorite season!
I'm looking forward to having my first pumpkin spice latte, wearing cozy sweaters and bootsWell I think I'm getting ahead of myself with the sweaters and boots, but overall Im excited.
This weekend Ill be supporting the 熱えapp Showcase and I hope you can join us, too. There will be lots of fun things to do, learn and see. Free shuttle buses in case you need a ride, free books, backpacks, school supplies (you can even stash some away for next year!).
If you go to Showcase, dont forget to snap some pictures of your favorite moment and share them with us. #AISDproud
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