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• 🗓️ Upcoming Events & Holidays
• 📝 Pre-K / Kinder Readiness Events for Next School year!
• 🩸 Join us for Stop the Bleed Training!
• 🔩 CTE Corner
• 🎶 Fine Arts
• 🖊️Trustees Meeting Brief
• 👏 Staff Recognitions
  

National Homeless Youth Awareness Month

American Indian & Alaska Native Heritage Month

Nov. 25-29: Closed for Thanksgiving Break

Join us for the 2nd Annual Pre-k & Kinder Kickoff on Dec. 14, from 10 AM–12 PM at Timmerman Elementary!

Explore curriculum, meet district reps, and get your little ones excited for their first school experience. Hands-on fun includes bus rides, cafeteria practice, and games!

Find event details and the Kindergarten Readiness Checklist at www.pfisd.net/kinderkickoff.

Join PfISD and Kate Mire from Ensemble Therapy for a Pre-K / Kinder readiness session!

Join us for a parent workshop where you will learn:

• What is appropriate for a 4 or 5 years old?
• What should I do if my child is not ready?
• How to enhance your parent/child relationship.

When? Tuesday 10 December, 2024

Time? 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Where? Zoom (must register to receive the zoom link)

Did you know that severe bleeding can result in death within 3-5 minutes if left untreated?

Quick action can save lives, and that’s where Stop the Bleed comes in. This nationwide initiative is designed to equip bystanders with the skills to control bleeding in emergency situations. It’s a powerful tool to have, and we’re offering you the chance to learn it!

In accordance with Texas House Bill 496, Sec. 38.030, all Texas school districts are required to establish a Traumatic Injury Response Protocol to address emergencies involving severe blood loss. This law mandates the placement of bleeding control stations throughout the school in easily accessible areas. It also requires that Stop the Bleed training be available to all staff and students in grades 7-12.

The training is OPTIONAL but highly encouraged. It only takes about 20 minutes, and the skills

you learn could one day help save a life. For more details about Stop the Bleed, visit BLEEDINGCONTROL.ORG.

If you are interested in viewing the videos that explain the general steps of the training, please

sign up by completing the survey using this link: https://forms.gle/jopSgSb34o8LcZxUA.

The training videos will be added to your Canvas account for you to watch at your convenience.

After completing the video portion, sign up for the hands-on skills session, which will be offered

at each middle school. The available dates for the hands-on training will be emailed to you once

you've completed the video portion.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Brittany Jones, BS, RN at Brittany.Jones@pfisd.net.

Take a few minutes to empower yourself—you never know when these skills could make a life- changing difference!

Recently, a group of enthusiastic Dessau Middle School students got a firsthand look at the

future of work during a visit to the Make It Center at Austin Community College. The students

explored in-demand careers through hands-on activities, discovering exciting possibilities in

fields like healthcare, manufacturing, technology, and skilled trades.

The Make It Center is designed to ignite curiosity and show students pathways they might not

have considered. From operating advanced machinery to simulating medical procedures, the

students had a blast trying out tools and tasks that professionals use every day.

The Pathways to Careers course is designed to help young minds engage with and explore

career options that align with industry needs. Students in the course also learn about

postsecondary education options, how to select their own postsecondary pathway based on

career goals, and design their graduation plan and high school course plan. Additionally,

students are developing employability skills that will give them an edge in a competitive

workplace. The course is available to all grade 8 students in the district and is offered at every

middle school campus.

Theatre students from all seven middle schools participated in the One Act Play Zone Contest last Friday and Saturday.

They had the opportunity to perform for the judges as well as support the performances by students from other campuses. The teamwork, collaboration, and student leadership was incredible to see!

Congratulations to all! BMS, CMS, DMS, and KLMS will represent us at the district contest this weekend. Way to go!

Follow the Fine Arts Department on Facebook & Instagram, and check out the Fine Arts Calendar to see what other great work our students are doing across the district!

Get the inside scoop on all things PfISD! This section of the newsletter is your go-to spot for the latest on upcoming board meetings and easy access to past board meeting minutes.

Did you miss the October 21 Board of Trustees Regular Meeting? Watch below!

October 21, Regular Board Meeting

If you would like to subscribe to receive agendas when posted, please visit the Agendas and Minutes page and scroll to the bottom to complete the subscription form. Stay connected and stay informed!

Pflugerville ISD has launched a new Administration Report to promote transparency and ensure that stakeholders are informed about administrative decisions, board meetings, and district-wide initiatives. This comprehensive resource supports student success and community trust by keeping everyone engaged and informed.

To see the most recent Administration Report, visit www.pfisd.net/administrative-report.

Welcome back to our Staff Shoutout and Pfamily Kudos section! In the coming weeks, you will see messages of appreciation from parents, students, community members, and other staff members through Staff Shoutouts and Pfamily Kudos.

Thank you to our amazing PfISD staff members for everything they do for our students and community!

Want to recognize a staff member who goes above and beyond? Click here to submit your Staff Shoutout through the google form.