The Connection
December 16, 2023
December Board Recognitions
Gifted and Talented program referral window
The testing referral window for Anna ISD's Gifted and Talented program has opened for the 2023-2024 school year and will close on December 21st at 4:00 pm.
A gifted/talented student is a child or youth who performs at or shows the potential for performing at a remarkably high level of accomplishment when compared to others of the same age, experience, or environment and who
exhibits high-performance capability in an intellectual, creative, or artistic area;
possesses an unusual capacity for leadership; or
excels in a specific academic field. (Texas Education Code ยง29.121)
Please follow the link in the flyer or scan the QR code to fill out the referral form. Students can be referred by an administrator, counselor, teacher, parent, or self. Testing will be conducted after winter break.
If you have any questions, please contact your campus GT Specialist.
Rosamond Sherley Elementary- jennifer.bernard@annaisd.org
Sue E. Rattan Elementary heather.boykin@annaisd.org
Joe K. Bryant Elementary- abbie.kinder@annaisd.org
Judith L. Harlow Elementary- ronalea.freeth@annaisd.org
Slayter Creek Middle School- leslie.brazell@annaisd.org
Clemmons Creek Middle School- zachary.hartman@annaisd.org
Anna High School- julie.kistler@annaisd.org
Student Services
Nominate an Anna ISD employee for a Coyote Salute
WHAT IS A COYOTE SALUTE?
It's our monthly employee recognition program. A Coyote Salute is awarded to individual staff members, and a Collaborative Coyote Salute is awarded to a group of staff members that have done something EXTRA special and beyond their regular job duties.
WHY:
We want to intentionally honor staff members who have gone the EXTRA mile for our students.
WHO:
Think of teachers using innovative teaching strategies or support staff members who go that extra mile to make our children feel safe and loved. This award is not limited to individual recipients. Collaboration encourages professional growth and student success. We would also like to honor teams of staff members who collectively worked on a positive project or had a fantastic outcome on something important to our students.
HOW:
Any Anna ISD employee, parent, or community member may nominate AISD staff members who have gone above and beyond their specific job duties by filling out this form. From your nominations, a recognition committee will select the recipients for a Coyote Salute and the groups for a Collaborative Coyote Salute.
WHEN:
You may nominate staff anytime you see someone or a group that goes above and beyond their regular job duties. Staff members who have been selected for a Coyote Salute or Collaborative Coyote Salute will be notified by the Administration and recognized at an upcoming board meeting.
Plan to Get Involved & Stay Connected
- 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
Tell us why you ๐ AISD.
Upcoming Dates
December 14 .......................... Board Meeting
December 25-January 5...........Winter Break