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[Image] Christina Burbank banner with her photo Hello Austin ISD Staff, 📅 Friday, March 29 is a staf
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Staff Weekly
By Christina Burbank & Collaborators ● Mar 28, 2024
Smart Brevity® count: 4 mins...1033 words
Hello Austin ISD Staff,
📅 Friday, March 29 is a staff and student holiday recognizing Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta. Austin ISD will honor these two significant leaders in the American farmworker’s movement through classroom lessons and participation in community events.
📣 Join Austin ISD as we participate in the Annual ¡Sí Se Puede! César Chávez March & Day of Action! Saturday, March 30, at Parque Zaragoza. Students, staff and families are invited to march along with the Akins ECHS Drumline and the Crockett ECHS Ballet Folklorico. 🎵
It’s Austin ISD Athletic Trainers Appreciation Week! Let’s give a shout out and high five to our staff who support our student athletes on and off the field, court, pool and track! 🏈🏀⚽🥎🏐⚾
Happy Easter! 🐰
🎭 Break a leg!
Burbank
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1 big thing: Austin ISD Spring Climate Survey now open
Our annual spring climate survey is now live!
Your Input Matters: Your insights provide invaluable perspectives on the educational climate, culture and engagement within Austin ISD. By participating, you directly contribute to our ongoing efforts to enhance and refine our services.
Your Privacy Matters: The survey is 100% confidential. The district does not have access to individual responses or any personal data that could be used to identify a respondent.
Accessing the Survey: Staff can visit https://surveys.panoramaed.com/austinisd/login.
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Your access cod is everything before the @ in your email (i.e. aisdcommunications is the access code for aisdcommunications@austinisd.org)
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The survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete and can be accessed from any screen reading device connected to Wi-Fi, such as your phone, laptop or tablet.
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The survey is available in the following languages: Arabic, Vietnamese, Dari, Pashto, Simplified Chinese, English, Spanish and is compatible with most screen translators.
Make Your Voice Heard: Our goal is to achieve an 80% completion rate across all campuses.
Deadline: Please submit your responses by April 12.
Thank you for your participation in shaping the future of Austin ISD. Together, we can make a difference!
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Critical reminder about school bus safety
Our hearts are heavy as we mourn with our neighbors in Hays CISD and everyone affected by the tragic bus accident in Bastrop County.
According to the Texas Department of Transportation, in 2022, seven people were killed and 51 seriously injured in the 2,305 crashes involving a Texas school bus.
We’ve gotten some questions about bus safety and we want to reassure you that all 551 Austin ISD buses are equipped with seatbelts.
Families and staff asked to remind students of the importance of wearing their seatbelts at all times.
Drivers should follow these guidelines from the Texas Department of Transportation for sharing the road safely with school buses:
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Follow at a safe distance, keeping in mind that school buses make frequent stops.
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Always stay alert for children around buses and remember that they may not always look for vehicles before crossing the street.
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Stop for flashing red lights or a stop sign on a school bus regardless of which direction you’re headed. Continue once the bus has moved, the flashing lights stop flashing, or the bus driver signals it’s okay to pass.
Yes, and…Violations can lead to a fine of up to $1,250 for a first offense.
The bottom line: Thousands of families rely on school buses to transport their kids safely to and from school and events. We need support from our entire community to keep our routes safe.
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Martin Middle School teacher recognized on Yamaha 40 under 40 list
Shoutout to Alex Mutz for being recognized on Yamaha's 40 under 40 list!
His dedication to his students at Sam L. Martin Middle School, especially those facing language barriers and economic challenges, is truly inspiring.
Alex's commitment to providing top-notch education and support to all his students, regardless of their background, sets an incredible example for educators everywhere.
Read more here: https://yamaha.io/3VxGzBV
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Austin ISD Police Department announces motorcycle unit
The Austin ISD police department announced the creation of the district’s inaugural motorcycle police unit, marking a significant enhancement to campus safety and community engagement.
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Austin ISD Pride Week recap
Thank you to our community organizations and local businesses who supported the Pride Community Event. A big shout out to the Crockett ECHS Band Boosters for hosting the concession booth. Thank you to the Austin Gay Men’s Chorus, under the direction of Marshall Middle School Choir Teacher, Collie Roland, for performing at the event! This event highlights the district's commitment to creating a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for all students and staff! #AISDpride
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Celebrating Youth Art Month at Austin ISD
Art is the heartbeat of expression, and at Austin ISD, we're excited to celebrate our incredibly talented students and the powerful impact of art in our schools!
Creativity knows no bounds: We're showcasing our students' incredible artwork at the Districtwide Student Exhibition hosted at the Performing Arts Center until March 30.
The city is our canvas: Thanks to our sponsors at Reagan Outdoor Advertising and A+ Federal Credit Union, we're plastering the city with billboards featuring our young artists' work from elementary all the way up to high school.
View the full list of student artists.
So let's show some love for Youth Art Month, Austin ISD style!
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💚 Our hearts go out to the Hays CISD community and the families at Tom Green Elementary. #HornetStrong
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