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The Panther Periodical

September 25th, 2023

The Panther Periodical September 25th, 2023

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Good Evening Eastside Community,


It is great to have reached the first week of May! This week marks Teacher Appreciation Week. I am thankful to our teachers for their daily efforts to create daily relevant learning opportunities for our students. The day to day resolve to teach a young person a skill they may not yet see the value in is not only admirable, but necessary to lead our young people to the next stage of their lives towards being impactful adults. This week we will seek to show our appreciation to teachers through various events and activities.

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Buenas noches, Comunidad de Eastside,


¡Es fantástico haber llegado a la primera semana de mayo! Esta semana se celebra la Semana de Apreciación al Docente. Estoy agradecido a nuestros maestros por sus esfuerzos diarios para crear oportunidades de aprendizaje relevantes para nuestros estudiantes. La determinación día tras día de enseñar a un joven una habilidad que quizás aún no vean el valor es no solo admirable, sino necesaria para guiar a nuestros jóvenes hacia la próxima etapa de sus vidas, convirtiéndose en adultos impactantes. Esta semana buscaremos mostrar nuestra apreciación a los maestros a través de varios eventos y actividades.

Austin ISD Summer Internship Program

Austin ISD is excited to announce its inaugural Summer Internship Program to expand and enrich internship experiences for local high school students. The 7-week program, running from June 10 to July 26, will provide students with work experience, skills development, and community engagement. Students will receive a stipend for living expenses for participating in the program of up to $2,000 and will work 20 hours a week at assigned companies and organizations across the city.

  • What: Austin ISD's Summer Internship Program

  • When: June 10-July 26, 20 hours per week

  • Who: Open to current Austin ISD 9th, 10th, & 11th graders (rising 10th, 11, & 12th)

  • Where: At partner companies and organizations across the city

El Programa de Pasantías de Verano del AISD

El Austin ISD se complace en anunciar su Programa de Pasantías de Verano inaugural para expandir y enriquecer las experiencias de pasantías para estudiantes de secundaria locales. El programa de 7 semanas, que se llevará a cabo del 10 de junio al 26 de julio, brindará a los estudiantes experiencia laboral, desarrollo de habilidades y participación comunitaria. Los estudiantes recibirán un estipendio para gastos de subsistencia por participar en el programa de hasta $2,000 y trabajarán 20 horas a la semana en empresas y organizaciones asignadas en toda la ciudad.


Qué: Programa de Pasantías de Verano del Austin ISD

Cuándo: del 10 de junio al 26 de julio, 20 horas por semana

Quién: Abierto a estudiantes actuales de 9º, 10º y 11º grado del Austin ISD (ascendiendo al 10º, 11º y 12º grado)

Dónde: En empresas y organizaciones asociadas en toda la ciudad

5 Book Dive

The 5 Book Dive encourages AISD students to read at least five self-selected books over the summer. Check out the book lists in English and Spanish at https://tinyurl.com/5BookDive for some great ideas to add to your own summer reading list. You can also print a bookmark to use as a reading log and find more great information about summer reading. Contact Carrie Bresnehen (carrie.bresnehen@austinisd.org) or Shannon Pearce (shannon.pearce@austinisd.org) for more information.

Inmersión de 5 Libros

La Inmersión de 5 Libros anima a los estudiantes del AISD a leer al menos cinco libros de su elección durante el verano. Consulta las listas de libros en inglés y español en https://tinyurl.com/5BookDive para obtener algunas ideas excelentes que añadir a tu lista de lectura de verano. También puedes imprimir un marcador de página para usarlo como registro de lectura y encontrar más información útil sobre la lectura de verano.


Para más información, contacta a Carrie Bresnehen (carrie.bresnehen@austinisd.org) o Shannon Pearce (shannon.pearce@austinisd.org).

Austin ISD Summer Internship Program

  • Austin ISD has received funding to support summer internships across the district.

  • The program runs from June 10 to July 26, where student interns will earn $13 per hour and will work 20 hours per week. Students can earn up to $1,820 for the summer!

  • Current Austin ISD 9th, 10th, and 11th graders who would like to participate can apply in the link below by May 3.

Congratulations to Eastside Staff members who recently received pins for their years of service in AISD!

  • Mr. Cage: 5 years of service

  • Mr. Douglas: 5 years of service

  • Mr. Freeman: 5 years of service

  • Ms. Hernandez: 5 years of service

Summer School

Summer School will be held at LBJ. If you are interested in your student attending, please submit this registration form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenjd0jzDl9ewb8h66dukUJn0IUjQ-BiN2MvUWsHxmkzi3myg/viewform
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Youth Initiatives for City of Austin

There is an upcoming city-wide program called the Austin Youth Council. Applications are being currently accepted from High School students that live within City Limits for the 2024-2025 school year. Students must be a rising 9th-12th grader and have a staff sponsor and principal agreement to participate. The general structure of the program mirrors the City Council with elected student members representing each district. There are typically anywhere from 50-70 student members a year with the goal of providing an outlet for Austin-area youth to amplify their voice in their communities and increase their civic engagement. Students meet once a month for the duration of the school year and there are generally two opportunities to travel out of state! Members also attend an annual conference in Washington D.C. and another one that changes locations each year. Active members can apply for these trips if they are in good standing and attending meetings regularly. For more information on the program, please click on the link: Austin Youth Council | AustinTexas.gov. If you know of students who might be interested in applying, you can share the following link to the application. AYC New member application

A Family’s Guide to Think College for Students with an Intellectual Disability

Did you know there are now 332 higher education options for students with intellectual disabilities (ID) in 49 U.S. states, including 17 in Texas? With this expansion of programs, there's a growing need for families to learn more about college options and how to prepare. In this presentation, we will review higher education options and share with families the resources to help prepare their child with the skills needed for college.


When: Tuesday, May 7th

Time: 12-1:00 pm or 6:00-7:00 pm

Where: Virtual Meeting


The Internet Access Resources Webpage is Now Live

In alignment with our goal to continuously provide an equitable and accessible learning experience for our students, the Information Technology Department, today, has launched Austin ISD’s new Internet Access Resources webpage.

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Autism Acceptance Month

April is International and National Autism Acceptance Month.Campuses can review the Autism Acceptance Guide to support inclusive practices and celebration of persons with neurodiversity.For more information on training or resources, please visit https://www.txautism.net/target. In honor of Autism Acceptance month, families, community members, and staff are invited to attend a three-part, virtual learning series focused on Autism hosted by VELA. Please see the following opportunities (Autism Learning Series (Eng), Autism Learning Series (Spn)).

Vela

  • Vela is a local nonprofit dedicated to empowering parents to become their child's greatest advocates. Through an AISD & VELA partnership, we are offering a 3-part interactive virtual series for parents to gain knowledge, identify strategies, and find resources to support their child's special education services and individual education program (IEP). This opportunity is available in English or in Spanish! Parents, staff, and community members can REGISTER to participate in one, two, or all three sessions.

  • IEP Learning Series Flyer (Eng)

  • IEP Virtual Learning Series Flyer (Spn)


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Vela una organización local sin fines de lucro dedicada a capacitar a los padres para que se conviertan en los mayores defensores de sus hijos. A través de una asociación entre AISD y VELA, ofrecemos una serie virtual interactiva de 3 partes para que los padres adquieran conocimientos, identifiquen estrategias y encuentren recursos para apoyar los servicios de educación especial y el programa de educación individual (IEP) de sus hijos. ¡Esta oportunidad está disponible en inglés o en español! Los padres, el personal y los miembros de la comunidad pueden REGISTRARSE para participar en una, dos o las tres sesiones.




Our partners at Workforce Solutions Capital Area have compiled a list of excellent summer opportunities for your student(s) to participate in! Examples include summer jobs, volunteering, internships, and even apprenticeships! To view the full list of summer opportunities, click here.




¡Nuestros socios en Workforce Solutions Capital Area han compilado una lista de excelentes oportunidades de verano en las que pueden participar sus estudiantes! Los ejemplos incluyen trabajos de verano, voluntariado, pasantías e incluso aprendizajes. Para ver la lista completa de oportunidades de verano, haga Clic aki

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oVLh9RtC2HOlrq9bFMiRAfgmKh3OCaI3tUy26NaGVYA/edit?usp=sharing

Grading Policy

Grading Policy Please see Eastside’s updated Grading Policy, which goes into effect today, February 12. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Bailey at andrew.bailey@austinisd.org

Política de Calificaciones

Por favor, consulte la Política de Calificaciones actualizada de Eastside, que entra en vigor hoy, 12 de febrero. Si tiene alguna pregunta, no dude en comunicarse con el Sr. Bailey en andrew.bailey@austinisd.org.

Enrollment for 2024-2025 School Year is Now Open

We are pleased to invite you to enroll your student for the next school year early. Securing your child's spot in advance is an important step in planning a year full of learning, growth, and success.


If you need help please call our registrar Ms. Arellano-Diaz at 512-414-5810.

Good News!

We have opened the School Store for students and staff to purchase during E.A.S.T lunch hour.


  • Shirts
  • Hats
  • Pens
  • Pencils
  • Lanyards
  • Pop Sockets

Modernization of Yellow Jacket Stadium!

CAT Team Interest Form -Yellow Jacket Stadium CAT Team - Austin ISD has so much to be proud of! With your help, Austin voters passed the largest and most equitable bond Austin ISD has ever seen in November 2022. We got here with the hard work of the community, teachers, staff, trustees and you by keeping our students at the center of the vision. This work and engagement will continue as we implement the Bond. We’re excited to share the full schedule for the modernization projects. We are getting ready to hit the ground running on these projects, starting with the modernization of Yellow Jacket Stadium! The first step in the process is the formation of the Campus Architectural Teams (CAT). You might already be familiar with these, but they are a team of teachers, staff, parents and community members that meet with your campus’s architects to guide the design and make decisions for your school’s project. CATs will work with the campus design team through every step of the process, from preliminary designs to move-in and grand openings. If you are interested in joining the CAT, please complete this form by Monday, February 12. Once again, thank you for your tireless efforts on behalf of our students to make this vision a reality! We could not do any of this without your support.

(Picture taken from austintexas.gov)

Swim ATX Program

SwimATX - Last week, I was happy to meet with representatives from the City of Austin in order to hear more about their SwimATX program. SwimATX is both a learn-to-swim program and a vocational training program designed to be accessible to students of all swimming backgrounds. Trained staff from the City of Austin’s Aquatic Division will utilize curriculums approved by the Internationally recognized Starfish Aquatics Institute. Students will begin by establishing comfort in the water and quickly progress to learning how to swim with endurance. As students become more proficient, they will begin incorporating lifeguard training modules approved by the also Internationally recognized StarGUARD Elite lifeguard certification training program. It is our hope that by the end of the year, students who are at least 15 years of age register for and successfully pass the lifeguard certification course and obtain employment with the City of Austin’s Aquatic Division. For fiscal year 2024 all the Aquatic Division staff have a base pay rate of $20.80 per hour.

Please note that being able to swim is not a requirement of this program. This course will count as a physical education credit for students, and will be completed during the school day, beginning in Fall 2024. If your student is interested, please reach out to their counselor.

Eastside Graduation Gear

Would you like to buy graduation gear for your Senior? Click the link to purchase customized items! https://www.thecommencementgroup.com/eastside-echs/

TWILIGHT

Twilight began 09/12/2023, Monday through Thursday, Cafeteria, 4:45 to 6pm, snacks and transportation provided.

Twilight comienzo el 12 de Septembre, de lunes a jueves, en el cafeteria, de 4:45 a 6:00 p.m refrigerios y transporte proporcionados.

Eastside's Twilight program provides flexible student-centered learning opportunities that improve students' educational outcomes through credit recovery programs.

Twilight runs Monday -Thursday from 4:45 - 5:45 PM in the library. For more information, please contact Ms. Lopez via email (sonia.b.lopez@austinisd.org) or phone (737)242-6106.

IEP/504

  • Easy IEP/504 has released a Parent Portal feature that will allow the parent/guardian/adult student to virtually access IEP/504 documentation, progress reports, and other documents generated in the system that the school district would like to send the family. Once logged into the system, parents/guardians/adult students may navigate between any of the headers which may contain information related to the student. Guides are available in both English and Spanish. Please go to AISD’s Special Education website for accessible copies of the guides.

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SIDELINE STORE

Visit our Sideline Store to buy all your Panther gear!

Report an Absence

Use this link Report an Absence as a template to write a note for your student if they will be absent. You may print and turn in to the front office.

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Utilice este enlace Report an Absence como modelo para escribir una nota si su estudiante estará ausente. Puede imprimirlo y entregarlo en la oficina principal.

Student Pick-Up/Lunch Drop Off

Please be reminded:

  • If you wish to check out your student, you must come to the campus in order to do so. Checking a student out through the phone will not be permitted, as we are not able to verify guardian identity.
  • All lunch delivered to the campus must be brought by a verified guardian in person.

Eastside Team Shop

Team Shop BSN is making Eastside Spirit Wear available at discounted prices until Thursday, September 28. Use the link and access the site.
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Campus Advisory Council (CAC)

If you are interested in being a CAC Member, please fill out a form in ENGLISH or SPANISH. When completed, please send to Ms. Mercedes Leal at mercedes.leal@austinisd.org

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