Tuesday Newsday!
April 2nd, 2024
Summer Tuesday Newsday!
A WARM WELCOME TO OUR NEW AIS FAMILIES
We are excited to offer a warm welcome to our new AIS families! A more formal welcome will follow as we approach the 2024-2025 school year.
The Tuesday Newsday is our communication channel for sharing important and noteworthy information with our families. We hope you enjoy it!
Campus improvements are underway and on schedule. Stay updated by following the Head of School on Instagram at aisheadofschool for the latest renovation news.
IMPORTANT - MATERNELLE DROP OFF - TIME CHANGE
The Maternelle drop-off time will now be from 7:55am to 8:25am to ensure classes start by 8:30am
MIDDLE SCHOOL WEDNESDAY'S DISMISSAL 2:35PM
Middle School will align with the rest of the school next year and dismiss students at 2:35pm on Wednesdays. This will allow middle school teachers to take part in scheduled professional development opportunities and to plan collaboratively. For middle school students who cannot be picked up until later, we will offer new opportunities after school on Wednesday. We will share more information about these prior to the start of the school year.
IMPORTANT BACK TO SCHOOL DATES
Meet the teacher: August 13th
2pm to 3pm - New families
3pm to 5pm - Everybody
Back to school night: August 22nd
5pm - Middle School and Maternelle (PS, MS, K)
Back to school night: August 29th
5pm - CP to CM2 classes
BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Summer may have just begun, but we want you to be prepared for the upcoming school year. AIS has once again partnered with Yubbler for your back-to-school needs. While using Yubbler is not mandatory, it is an efficient way to secure your supplies while also supporting AIS. Visit www.yubbler.com, find your child's grade(s), and start your order.
WELCOME TO THE OWL'S NEST APPEAL
Would you like to take part in enriching the AIS student learning experience and program offerings? By supporting The Owl's Nest Appeal, you help fund innovative uses of our new spaces, support our IB offerings, and enhance our athletics programs.
The Owl's Nest strengthens:
- Athletics
- Fine arts
- Library resources
- Design and Innovation Lab
Now is your chance to support AIS during this exciting time! Whether through a small contribution, a monthly donation, or a sponsorship, every bit of support makes a difference. Visit our website to learn more about the AIS Enrichment Campaign and stay updated on opportunities throughout the year.
Sponsorship Opportunities
You can sponsor a room, program, or parts of our school. A generous family is funding a significant portion of our Design and Innovation Lab, which will be named in their honor. We also thank the AIS PTO for their $20,000 donation to enhance our track and basketball offerings. For more information or to discuss sponsorship opportunities, contact the Director of Advancement, Nikl Burke, or Head of School, Ariane Baer-Harper.
Donate now to help us build a better future!
Together, we can create a richer environment for our students and uphold the high standards that define Austin International School.
SHARE YOUR LOVE FOR AIS!
We would greatly appreciate it if you could take a moment to share your positive experience at AIS by leaving a review on Google. Your feedback helps other families understand why AIS is such a wonderful place for their children's education. Please visit the link below to write a review and let others know what makes our school special. Thank you for your continued support!
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ATHLETIC OFFERINGS
This year there will be opportunities for our students to participate in the APSA league across multiple sports, including volleyball, football, basketball, and soccer. To make our participation possible, we need early interested from our families and the support of parent volunteers.
More information will be coming soon, along with a volunteer questionnaire. Your support is essential for a successful season!
2024-2025 FALL AFTERSCHOOL ACTIVITY REGISTRATION
We are pleased to introduce some new afterschool activitiy options, including some for middle school. Visit the Afterschool Activities page of the website for detialed information and follow below for the registraiton portal.
AFTER-SCHOOL CARE 2024-2025 REGISTRATION!
AIS is excited about the future of its after-school care program for CP through CM2 students with iKidsU. We aim to offer enjoyable yet educational activities that allow children to relax, socialize, and explore their interests. From arts and crafts to science experiments and outdoor adventures, we're committed to providing diverse opportunities for growth and fun. AIS eagerly awaits the smiles, laughter, and moments of discovery as children participate in these enriching activities. We'll continue offering programs like basketball, cooking, and chess, with registration opening soon.
For more information please contact the Extracurricular Coordinator, Briana, at briana.johnson@austinis.org
DATES TO NOTE:
8/13: New Families - Meet the Teacher
8/13: All Famies - Meet the Teacher
8/15: First Day of School
8/22: Maternelle & Middle School - Back to School Night
(PreK-3/PS, PreK-4/MS, Kindergarten/GS
8/29: CP-CM2 Back to School Night
FÉLICITATIONS! - ¡FELICIDADES! - CONGRATULATIONS!
MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADUATES
2024
Austin International School
Email: info@austinis.org
Website: www.austininternationalschool.org
Location: 4001 Adelphi Lane, Austin, TX, United States
Phone: 512-331-7806
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AustinInternationalSchool