The Connection

Rattan Elementary has a new vending machine. But this is not your normal snack machine, it's full of books and is located right outside the library. John Manganilla, from Atmos Energy worked with Megan Massey, Rattan Counselor, for nine months to provide the book vending machine from Global Vending Group. Manganilla says that Atmos Energy wants to promote child literacy.

Students will be able to earn special tokens to “purchase” a book from the vending machine. Tokens can be earned by showing great character and being a student leader.

Chief Jones has 34 years as a police officer and leads the Anna ISD Police Department.

Sergeant Taylor has 27 years of police experience and serves all Anna ISD Elementary campuses.

Officer Browning has 23 years experience as a police officer and serves Anna High School and the DAEP.

Officer Baxter has 24 years of police experience and is assigned to Anna High School and the DAEP.

Officer Powell has 26 years of experience as a police officer and serves Anna Middle School and the Anna Education Center.

The Anna ISD police department has a new TIP email address. If you hear or see something suspicious, please email the Anna ISD PD at safetyandsecurity@annaisd.org. This email is a one-way communication tool; you will not receive a response.

Additionally, you can download the iWatch Texas app. The tips on the app are anonymous and will help keep schools safe and secure by alerting the appropriate personnel of any potential threats.

January is School Board Recognition Month, and Anna ISD is celebrating its trustees' dedication and commitment to the district's students, staff, and community.

The theme of this year's School Board Recognition Month is Forward, Together, which highlights the collaboration among school leadership, teachers, and parents on behalf of students.

Our School Board members are selfless volunteers who spend long hours working to ensure all of our students have the opportunity to learn and grow. Thank you, Anna ISD School Board, for all that you do!

Ways to connect:

• Register to be a volunteer at your child's school. Volunteer Application.
• Visit the Parent University to learn about Anna ISD. Parent University
• Join your school PTA or Booster club. AISD is grateful for the support of these parent leaders.
  

In the know: In addition to this eNewsletter, which typically comes twice a month, there are other ways to keep up with all the great things happening in Anna ISD:

• Ensure your information is current with your school, so you receive text message alerts, phone calls, and emails.
• Visit our website annaisd.org
• Follow AISD and your campus on social media. Facebook Twitter Instagram
• Download our mobile app

"I have been a part of Anna ISD, in various forms, for almost 20 years now. I have witnessed the massive amount of growth that Anna ISD has been through. Throughout all of the changes, Anna ISD has not lost the "family" friendly culture. From being a parent to being an employee/parent, I've always felt like I was part of the Anna ISD family."- Rebecca Aronow, AMS Assistant Principal

January 16..............School Holiday

January 19..............Board Meeting