The Connection

Support the Anna ISD Education Foundation by donating to the AEF on September 21 for North Texas Giving Day. The AEF is an independent, 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation dedicated to promoting the academic achievement of all AISD students. AEF programs include:

• Grants to school campuses and teachers for classroom programming
• Teacher and student scholarships
• District-wide grants to support and expand the school district's goals and curriculum, etc.

Anna ISD will no longer be accepting checks as a payment method. This is an update to the acceptable payment methods for cafeteria accounts, field trips, club fees, etc. You may use cash or pay with a credit or debit card through the My School Bucks app.

From September 15th to October 15th, all Americans are encouraged to learn about and honor the cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans.

This time was first recognized in 1968 under President Lyndon B. Johnson’s administration and was signed into law twenty years later by President Ronald Reagan.

The term Hispanic generally refers to a person from or a descendant of someone from a Spanish-speaking country.

The terms Latino, Latina, Latine, or Latinx generally refer to a person who is from, or a descendant of someone who is from, a country in Latin America. Latin America typically refers to the 33 countries between Mexico and the Southern tip of South America. It is often a personal choice which term is used by an individual.

It is time for the kick-off of the 2023-2024 Campus Climate Surveys, an exciting opportunity for all members of our school community to have their voices heard. At Anna ISD, fostering a positive and inclusive school climate is essential for the growth, well-being, and success of our students, staff, and families.

Your responses to these questions will provide valuable insights that help us create a better learning environment for our kids. By participating, you become an integral part of the process guiding our school's continuous improvement and informing us about our community values and needs.

Students will receive their surveys from their campuses in the coming weeks. You can access the family/parent survey now through October 2nd at Parent Survey.

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.

• 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

September 21 ...............North Texas Giving Day- AEF

September 21 ...............Board Meeting