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SCOTTIE SPORTS
SOCCER: Last Saturday morning the boys’ soccer A team played against Kealing. The team showed great character and spirit to come back from being a goal down at half time to win the game 3-2. Goals were scored by Michael Alverson and Nye Geisler to give the A team a great start to the season. Way to go, Scotties! The boys’ soccer B team made their debut performance against Kealing. Lamar suffered a slobber knocker of a defeat losing 8-1. However, Sam Kanewske was able to sneak in a point with an assist by Prine Patterson in the second half of the game. The next game will be next Saturday (November 11th) with games at 9am and 10:30am.
BASKETBALL: The 7th grade Lady Scotties A team lost a hard fought match to Covington Colts 17-25. We were led in scoring by Eva Carrera & Jayden Mason with four points each, and Asaja Wren added three points. Jalayah Patterson, Avery Watkins, and Natalie Magee did a good job on the offensive and defensive boards. The B team defeated the Colts 30 - 4. Helena Finos, Kadelyn Ulloa, and Ella Rosenblatt scored six points each, while Jasmine Valle-Soliz, Luci Garza, and Aijah Small chipped in four points each. The team did a good job on the defensive and offensive end of the court. Congratulations, Lady Scotties! Last night the Lady Scotties 8th Grade A team took on the Covington Lady Colts. It was the first road game of the season for our Lady Scotties. The first half was all defense with the Lady Scotties leading 14 to 9 going into the second half. The Lady Scotties came out in the second half and took the Lady Colts by the reigns and corralled them with stifling defensive efforts by Kathrine Redmen, Faith Schumann, and Aubrey Jackson. Jazz Mahr lead the scoring with ten points, closely followed by Tracy Atoo with nine points. The Lady Scotties ended the night with a victory and a final score of 42-13. The Lady Scottie 8th Grade B team played against the Covington Lady Colts. It was a slow first half, but the Scotties came out in the second half on fire, coming up short after a hard-fought second half.
Week of November 13, 2017 Issue 118 Scottie News
THIS WEEK:
November 13th MOY benchmark 7th grade writing
November 13th Willy Wonka rehearsal choir room 3:45
November 13th CAC meeting 5pm November 13th PTA Board Meeting
6:30pm in Library November 14th MOY benchmark 7th
grade writing November 14th Astronaut presentation
10am November 14th CommUNITY committee
meeting room 105 at 3:45pm November 14th Guitar All City rehearsal
6pm November 15th 7th MOY 7th grade writing November 15th Texas Thespians 7am November 15th Field Trip – Chinese 2&3
11:45am November 15th Guitar All City rehearsal
and concert 2pm November 15th Open Studio in rooms
504 and 506 3:40pm November 15th Guest speaker and
author Devorah Heitner in cafeteria 6pm November 16th MOY Benchmark 7th
grade writing November 16th Lamar Open House
8:45am November 16th Willy Wonka rehearsal
dance portable 4pm November 16th Cheer practice in small
gym 4pm November 16th Region Orchestra
sectionals 6pm November 16th Girls basketball LMS vs
Webb. 7th grade at Webb, 8th grade at Lamar 6pm
November 17th Region Orchestra rehearsal 6pm
November 18th Region Orchestra clinic and concert 9am
November 18th Boys soccer LMS vs. Garcia at Lamar 9am
November 18th Open Studio rooms 504 and 506 10am
ON DOWN THE ROAD:
November 20-24 Thanksgiving break – no school!
November 27th Preview book fair in library
November 27th Theatre Event: Home Shows OAP 6:30 pm at PAC Black Box
November 28th Preview book fair in library
November 28th Theatre Event: Home Shows OAP 6:30 at PAC Black Box
November 29th Preview book fair in library
November 29th Open Studio rooms 504 and 506 at 3:40pm
November 29th Willy Wonka Rehearsal on the Café Stage 4pm
November 30th Preview book fair in library
November 30th Physical education post test 8:45 am
November 30th Cheer practice 4pm November 30th Girls basketball LMS vs.
Means at Lamar 6pm December 1st Preview book fair in library December 1st TMEA Clinic and Concert December 2nd TMEA Clinic and Concert December 2nd Boys soccer LMS vs
Webb at Webb 9am December 2nd Willy Wonka rehearsal on
the cafeteria stage 10am
BAND: Lamar was represented by our talented band students at the Texas Music Educators Association District Band auditions. The following students achieved at TMEA District Patch: Will Sharp, Robin Loessin, Stephanie Gallegos, George Harris, Roan Alonzo, Holden Satterwhite, Oliver Boyd, Ava Carlson, Scarlet Frese, Noam Kay, Harrison Allard, Grant Shackelford, Hank Kirby, Michael Alverson, Tyler Mankinen, Dante Koffler, Jake Batson, Noah Wyrtzen, Wyatt Hansen, Eva Musgrave, Caleb Andrews, Madeynn Niles, Zoe Klein, Julia Schaubert, Benek Harrington, Huck Langford, Katherine Shackelford, Vyktorya Velazquez, Lucy Nichols, Ethan Hunteman, and Malia Walewski. Good luck to the 25 students competing at the region level!
Student Council: We are pleased to announce the officially elected members and alternates to this year’s student council! Members: Amethyst Skwarek, Ana Meija, Andrew Borowicz, Beatrix McDaniel , Benek Danenfelzer, Besher Garcia, Darlene Marsh, Eden Gomez, Emmi Anderson, Evan Bookout, Farnaz Assadi, Finnegan Griffith, Holden Satterwhite, Joe Martinez, Julia Wallace, Kate Boyle, Lilli Reynolds, Lucy Kuhn, Madelynn Niles, Maggie Jarnigan, Milo Conner, Oliver Von Thies, Rowan Salmon, Ruby Borden, Sabine Collins, Scarlet Frese, Spencer McNeils Alternates: Jack Rose, Vyktorya Velazquez, Gabriella Alarache, Coco Gravois, Sophie Wells, Kadence Fussell, Meghan Tomko, Lilly Grace, Lilli Gonzales, Avi Blum, Liam Hall, Alex Kim , Kitty O’Neal, John Paul Navarro, Max Yehaskel, Adele Williams
ORCHESTRA:
The Lamar Fiddlers Play the 2017 Austin Celtic Fest! Caber Tossers, Scottie Dogs, and Fiddlers…oh, my! AISD’s one and only middle school fiddlers group, the Lamar Fiddlers, entertained fans of all things Celtic at this year’s Austin Celtic Fest on Saturday, November 4th at Pioneer Farms. The Fiddlers, including Marley Angle, Pascale Easterday, Audrey Marik, Ingrid Smith, Noah Williams, and Peter Wiseman, along with Lamar orchestra director Tara Kizer, played a medley of Celtic classics, including “The Merry Blacksmith,” “Drowsy Maggie,” and “Banish Misfortune.” By the end of the set, audience members were kicking up their kilts and calling for more. Comhghairdeas (that’s “Congratulations” in Irish Gaelic), Lamar Fiddlers!
DANCE: On Friday, November 3, 49 Lamar dance majors, advanced dance students, and ten parent and teacher chaperones departed from Lamar to participate in the Showstoppers dance convention at Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine. Over the course of the weekend, students took nine dance classes, observed a showcase of professional dance performances, and played in the hotel’s indoor waterpark. The students were provided opportunities to attend classes in a variety of dance genres, as well as voice training classes. Some of the genres available were as follows: jazz, hip hop, ballet, contemporary, clogging, tap, pom pon, and belly dance. The faculty at the convention consisted of professional dancers with credits including work at SYTYCD, at Disney World, on various Broadway shows, and on many other television, film, and live performance productions. The instructors led students through exercises and challenging choreography pieces. They offered advice on training and navigating the stress and challenges of life as a dance student. Eighth grade attendee Kiana Saghafi said, “Haley Mac [nationally known jazz choreographer] said to be nice to others, be nice to yourself and expect others to be nice to you.” Ava Guerro, fellow dance student added, “When you are dancing and putting your whole self into it, it is important that you can feel safe to express yourself without judgement.” Alysa Spiro, Showstopper participant and 8th grade dance student, took a leaps and turns class taught by Eliana Girard from SYTYCD. Alysa said, “One thing I learned when building my stability for turns is imagining the muscle squeezing against the bone in your ankle.” Stella Hufford, 6th grade dance major conceded, “It was really tiring, but I learned a lot.” Eighth grade dancer Charlize Cevallos wrapped up the weekend with the following words: “I saw amazing dancers who work hard and that inspired me to work hard.” This trip was the 3rd year for the dance department to attend the convention and each year the trip is a much anticipated event. Much of the success of the trip is due to the organization and leadership of dance director Natalie Adams. The trip was also significantly supported by the dance guild, parent chaperones, and associate dance directors Natalia Luna and Emily Roe. Dance students are already making plans to attend next year’s Showstoppers Convention!
VISUAL ARTS:
The Lamar MS FAA Visual Arts Department was represented at the annual State Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) conference in Galveston, Texas! Ms. Massey had an opportunity to collaborate with fellow art educators from all around Texas. This year’s theme was Dia de los Artes. Many student artworks were displayed throughout the conference, including the Gold Seal works from state Visual Arts Scholastic Event. Ms. Massey was inducted as the Middle School Division Chair Elect for the State of Texas and is extremely excited to have the opportunity to showcase our own student artwork as well as work with other middle school art teachers to motivate and innovate new creative curriculum with in the student art studio.
VISUAL ARTS CONTINUED:
The Visual Arts Department would like to congratulate the following Artists of the Month:
8th Grade: Marisol Gonzalez (pencil self portrait with bee logo)
Sorcha Wilson (pencil self-portrait)
7th Grade:
Sabina Guardado (pencil value study with blue and purple)
Kate Shackelford (pencil value study with blue) Their art work can be seen in the display cases next to the library for the Month of October. Great work, artists!
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Mark Kelly 6th, 7th and 8th grade Computer Science
Meet Mark Kelly, our new 6th through 8th grade computer science teacher! He is a native of Austin, having lived here the past 30 years. He has been with AISD for the past 20 years. He says, “I am excited to be teaching at Lamar because of the great culture of the school, and more tangibly, I am so much closer to home now! Super excited to be a Scottie!”
A Conversation with Mr. Kelly
What made you decide to work in an educational environment?
Watching my parents while growing up. They were both educators and enjoyed teaching, learning, and having an impact on children.
Tell us about your background (where you’re from, where you went to school, how you came to be at Lamar, etc.):
I am a native Texan and have spent most of my adult life in Austin. I consider myself a “third culture kid.” I grew up overseas. My parents and I moved when I was five and didn’t come back for 30 years! I have lived in Saudi Arabia, Brazil, and South Korea. My first teaching position was at an American school in Seoul!
If someone were to shadow you for a day, what’s something they would learn about you? I never sit down. I am constantly moving around checking on the progress of each student.
What is something unique about your teaching style that sets you apart from other teachers? I am a firm believer in the middle school philosophy and follow Harry Wong’s principles of classroom management.
What are some fun facts about you?
I have been to more than 45 nations. I raise chickens for eggs and rabbits for meat. I love to cook and I am pretty good at it.
What do you think is the most important advice or wisdom you can impart to your students? Don’t give up. It does get better. And freedom isn’t free.
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Lamar Middle School Girls Basketball
8th Grade 2017‐2018 Schedule
October 26: Kealing
November 1: Dobie (A team only)
November 9: at Covington
November 16: Webb
November 30: Means
December 7: at Burnet
December 13: Fulmore (Tournament Round 1)
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Austin ISD Gifted Characteristics Checklist for PARENTS Modified from the Purdue Academic Rating Scales, Frasier’s Traits, Aptitudes, and Behaviors Scales, and Javits Gifted Characteristics Checklist for Underrepresented Populations
Student: ______________________________________ Grade: ________ Date: ____________
School: _______________________________________ Teacher: ____________________________
For each item, select the response that best describes your child at home. Return all pages to the school by the deadline.
GATE HUMANITIES Compared to others the same age, this student…
Check (√) one response for each item.
Always Often Sometimes Rarely Never
Language Arts
Is interested in words, has extensive vocabulary
Sees details, is a good observer, makes connections
Is a passionate reader, consumes reading material with intensity Is articulate and uses language with skill advanced for age
Has strong writing skills and enjoys writing for different purposes Communicates feelings effectively in writing or speaking
Visualizes and translates images and ideas into words Explains and elaborates with ease and eloquence
Develops original ideas, convincing characters, situations
Demonstrates ability to express feelings and emotions Writes often to reflect and inform (journals, letters, essays, blogs)
Engages in/performs creative writing activities (stories, poetry, plays) Is highly observant, notes and recalls details with ease
Has unusual, often highly developed sense of humor Learns reading or writing skills rapidly, easily and with less repetition
Has strong memorization, recall, and recitation skills in language arts
Sees relationships between literature and life Asks probing questions out of curiosity and to discover
Displays intellectual curiosity/interest in language tasks not assigned Has tendency to lose sense of time, has intense reading/writing focus
Social Studies
Reads widely on social and historical issues Becomes absorbed while investigating historical or current events
Recalls details and makes complex connections about social studies
Exhibits concern and understanding of social and ethical issues Sees different sides, tries to persuade others to join his/her side
Believes social justice and fairness is extremely important Identifies and connects patterns over time and across events
Sees geographical perspective in human-environment interactions Is interested in politics, history, geography, economics, civics
Connects personal experiences to local and global events
Is interested in maps, globes, charts, or graphs Expresses cultural awareness and empathy
Enjoys culture and travel-related topics and events Examines belief systems for influence on self and societies
Learns social studies skills rapidly, easily and with less repetition Has strong memorization, recall, and recitation skills in social studies
Sees relationships between themes in social studies and life
Asks open-ended philosophical questions Displays intellectual interest in social studies tasks not assigned
Has tendency to lose sense of time, has intense focus in social studies
Austin ISD Advanced Academic Services (Revised 06.27.2017)
GATE STEM Compared to others the same age, this student…
Check (√) one response for each item.
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Mathematics
Organizes data to discover patterns or relationships Persists in solving difficult and complex problems
Sees multiple or alternative solutions Enjoys solving difficult problems, puzzles, logic questions, coding
Solves problems intuitively, may not be able to explain to others
Creates visual, symbolic, and mental images and models Uses critical and creative thinking to invent and solve problems
Has strong skills in calculating time, money, or measurements Uses probability and simulation to explore daily situations
Sees patterns in data, charts, graphs, or categories Practices musical endeavors, reads music, counts musical time
Transfers mathematical learning to new situations
Applies estimation and mental computation strategies Exhibits confidence with spatial or mathematical concepts
Focuses on arrangement, patterns, balance, symmetry, precision Learns math skills rapidly, easily and with less repetition
Asks questions to stimulate mathematical thinking Sees relationships between the study of math and life
Displays intellectual curiosity/interest in math tasks not assigned
Has tendency to lose sense of time, has intense focus in math
Science
Likes to design, assemble, build, or use technology programs
Persists and sticks with investigations in spite of challenges Experiments and takes risks to explore and discover
Is accurate at measurement and data analysis Understands scientific method, formulates possible hypotheses
Comes up with ideas for experiments or projects
Is skilled at questioning, investigating, studying things in detail Knows a lot of science information, likes learning new concepts
Recognizes and replicates patterns to solve problems Creates imaginative and futuristic solutions
Has interest in knowing how things work Is interested in mind, body, health, and wellness
Appreciates nature and cares about the environment
Is eager to complete science related tasks Focuses on collecting, sorting, and classifying objects
Learns science skills rapidly, easily and with less repetition Asks scientific questions to create, explore, or investigate
Sees relationships between scientific study and life Displays intellectual curiosity in science tasks not assigned
Has tendency to lose sense of time, has intense focus in science
I give permission for my child to be tested and screened for the Austin ISD Gifted and Talented Program. I understand that I will be notified by the school if my child qualifies or does not qualify to participate in the Gifted and Talented Program or the Tal ent Explore Program. If my child qualifies, I give permission for my child to participate in the Austin ISD Gifted and Talented Program or the
Talent Explore Program. Parent/Guardian Signature: ____________________________________________ Date: _____________
Austin ISD Advanced Academic Services (Revised 06.27.2017)
Austin ISD Gifted Characteristics Checklist for PARENTS Modified from the Purdue Academic Rating Scales, Frasier’s Traits, Aptitudes, and Behaviors Scales, and Javits Gifted Characteristics Checklist for Underrepresented Populations
Student: ______________________________________ Grade: ________ Date: ____________
School: _______________________________________ Teacher: ____________________________
For each item, select the response that best describes your child at home. Return all pages to the school by the deadline.
GATE HUMANITIES Compared to others the same age, this student…
Check (√) one response for each item.
Always Often Sometimes Rarely Never
Language Arts
Is interested in words, has extensive vocabulary
Sees details, is a good observer, makes connections
Is a passionate reader, consumes reading material with intensity Is articulate and uses language with skill advanced for age
Has strong writing skills and enjoys writing for different purposes Communicates feelings effectively in writing or speaking
Visualizes and translates images and ideas into words Explains and elaborates with ease and eloquence
Develops original ideas, convincing characters, situations
Demonstrates ability to express feelings and emotions Writes often to reflect and inform (journals, letters, essays, blogs)
Engages in/performs creative writing activities (stories, poetry, plays) Is highly observant, notes and recalls details with ease
Has unusual, often highly developed sense of humor Learns reading or writing skills rapidly, easily and with less repetition
Has strong memorization, recall, and recitation skills in language arts
Sees relationships between literature and life Asks probing questions out of curiosity and to discover
Displays intellectual curiosity/interest in language tasks not assigned Has tendency to lose sense of time, has intense reading/writing focus
Social Studies
Reads widely on social and historical issues Becomes absorbed while investigating historical or current events
Recalls details and makes complex connections about social studies
Exhibits concern and understanding of social and ethical issues Sees different sides, tries to persuade others to join his/her side
Believes social justice and fairness is extremely important Identifies and connects patterns over time and across events
Sees geographical perspective in human-environment interactions Is interested in politics, history, geography, economics, civics
Connects personal experiences to local and global events
Is interested in maps, globes, charts, or graphs Expresses cultural awareness and empathy
Enjoys culture and travel-related topics and events Examines belief systems for influence on self and societies
Learns social studies skills rapidly, easily and with less repetition Has strong memorization, recall, and recitation skills in social studies
Sees relationships between themes in social studies and life
Asks open-ended philosophical questions Displays intellectual interest in social studies tasks not assigned
Has tendency to lose sense of time, has intense focus in social studies
Austin ISD Advanced Academic Services (Revised 06.27.2017)
GATE STEM Compared to others the same age, this student…
Check (√) one response for each item.
Always Often Sometimes Rarely Never
Mathematics
Organizes data to discover patterns or relationships Persists in solving difficult and complex problems
Sees multiple or alternative solutions Enjoys solving difficult problems, puzzles, logic questions, coding
Solves problems intuitively, may not be able to explain to others
Creates visual, symbolic, and mental images and models Uses critical and creative thinking to invent and solve problems
Has strong skills in calculating time, money, or measurements Uses probability and simulation to explore daily situations
Sees patterns in data, charts, graphs, or categories Practices musical endeavors, reads music, counts musical time
Transfers mathematical learning to new situations
Applies estimation and mental computation strategies Exhibits confidence with spatial or mathematical concepts
Focuses on arrangement, patterns, balance, symmetry, precision Learns math skills rapidly, easily and with less repetition
Asks questions to stimulate mathematical thinking Sees relationships between the study of math and life
Displays intellectual curiosity/interest in math tasks not assigned
Has tendency to lose sense of time, has intense focus in math
Science
Likes to design, assemble, build, or use technology programs
Persists and sticks with investigations in spite of challenges Experiments and takes risks to explore and discover
Is accurate at measurement and data analysis Understands scientific method, formulates possible hypotheses
Comes up with ideas for experiments or projects
Is skilled at questioning, investigating, studying things in detail Knows a lot of science information, likes learning new concepts
Recognizes and replicates patterns to solve problems Creates imaginative and futuristic solutions
Has interest in knowing how things work Is interested in mind, body, health, and wellness
Appreciates nature and cares about the environment
Is eager to complete science related tasks Focuses on collecting, sorting, and classifying objects
Learns science skills rapidly, easily and with less repetition Asks scientific questions to create, explore, or investigate
Sees relationships between scientific study and life Displays intellectual curiosity in science tasks not assigned
Has tendency to lose sense of time, has intense focus in science
I give permission for my child to be tested and screened for the Austin ISD Gifted and Talented Program. I understand that I will be notified by the school if my child qualifies or does not qualify to participate in the Gifted and Talented Program or the Tal ent Explore Program. If my child qualifies, I give permission for my child to participate in the Austin ISD Gifted and Talented Program or the
Talent Explore Program. Parent/Guardian Signature: ____________________________________________ Date: _____________
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Lamar Middle School & Fine Arts Academy is giving local businesses and families the opportunity to place signage on the school’s fence line running along Burnet Road near the intersection of Koenig/Allandale Road. This is the 4th busiest intersection in Austin, with an average of 37,000 vehicles moving through it each day.
Signs will hang from August 28 – December 20 2017, January 1 – June 4 2018, and June 11 – August 21 2018. Proration for a specific term is available, please email for those rates.
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LAMAR TESTING SCHEDULE 2017‐18
MOY (Middle of the Year) BENCHMARK
Nov. 13 to Nov. 30 ‐ 7th GRADE WRITING (in language arts classes)
January 16 READING 6th, 7th and 8th grades
January 17 MATH 6th, 7th and 8th grades
January 18 Science 6th, 7th and 8th grades
January 19 Social Studies 6th, 7th and 8th grades
STAAR
April 10 STAAR WRITING 7th grade STARR MATH 8th grade April 11 STAAR READING 8th grade ABOVE GRADE STAAR GRADE 8 MATH (Grade 7th students who take grade 8 math) April 12 LAST DAY for MAKE UP TESTING for Middle School STAAR tests administered April 10 to April 11. May 7 to 11 (Testing window) STAAR EOC (End of Course) Algebra I May 11 EOC (LAST DAY for MAKE UP TESTING for STAAR TEST ADMINISTERED May 7 – 10 May 14 STAAR MATH 6th and 7th grades STAAR MATH RETEST 8th grade May 15 STAAR READING 6th and 7th grades STAAR READING RETEST 8th grade May 16 STAAR SCIENCE 8th grade May 17 STAAR SOCIAL STUDIES 8th grade May 18 LAST DAY for MAKE‐UP TESTING for Middle School STAAR tests administered May 14 ‐ 17
Month/Year Testing Date Test
August 2017 26 (Saturday) SAT - Contact home campus for information
September 2017 9 (Saturday) ACT - Contact home campus for information
7 (Saturday) SAT - Contact home campus for information
11 (Wednesday) PSAT - Contact home campus for information
Testing Window
Oct. 16- Nov. 17 Credit by Exam- Registration deadline Sept. 15, 2017
28 (Saturday) ACT - Contact home campus for information
November 2017 4 (Saturday) SAT - Contact home campus for information
2 (Saturday) SAT - Contact home campus for information
STAAR EOC
Testing Window Dec. 4- Dec. 8 STAAR EOC Algebra I, biology, U.S. History
4 (Monday) STAAR EOC English I
6 (Wednesday) STAAR EOC English II
8 (Friday) Last day for make-up testing for STAAR EOC tests administered Dec. 4-7
9 (Saturday) ACT - Contact home campus for information
January 2018NAEP Testing Window
Jan. 29- March 9
NAEP Assessments Grade 8 - US History, Civics, Geography, Technology/Engineering Literacy
selected campuses (specific dates will be communicated to selected campuses individually)
10 (Saturday) ACT - Contact home campus for information
Testing Window
Feb. 19- Mar. 9 Credit by Exam - Registration deadline Jan. 19, 2018
Testing Window
Feb. 26- March 30 TELPAS Grades K-12 Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing
10 (Saturday) SAT - Contact home campus for information
March 19- 30 (Preview) STAAR Alternate 2 Preview PeriodTesting Window April 2- 19 STAAR Alternate 2 Online (Grades 3-8 and EOC) Submission Window
14 (Saturday) ACT - Contact home campus for information
STAAR Grades 4 & 7 Writing
STAAR Grades 5 & 8 Mathematics
STAAR EOC English I
STAAR Grades 5 & 8 ReadingAbove Grade STAAR Grade 8 Mathematics (Grades 6 or 7 students who take STAAR grade 8 mathematics)
Grades 4, 5, 7, 8: Last day for make-up testing for STAAR tests administered April 10- 11
STAAR EOC English II
13 (Friday) EOC: Last day for make-up testing for STAAR tests administered April 10- 12
5 (Saturday) SAT - Contact home campus for information
Testing Window May 7- 18 AP Exams - Contact home campus for informationTesting Window May 7- 11 STAAR EOC Algebra I, Biology, or U.S. History
11 May (Friday) EOC: Last day for make-up testing for STAAR tests administered May 7- 10
STAAR Grades 3, 4, 6, 7 Mathematics
STAAR Grades 5 & 8 Mathematics Retest
STAAR Grades 3, 4, 6, 7 Reading
STAAR Grades 5 & 8 Reading Retest
16 (Wednesday) STAAR Grades 5 & 8 Science
STAAR Grade 8 Social Studies
Elementary: Last day for make-up testing for STAAR tests administered May 14- 16
18 (Friday) Middle schools: Last day for make-up testing for STAAR tests administered May 14- 17
AISD Testing Calendar 2017-2018 School YearBlack : State-mandated test
October 2017
February 2018
STAAR is available in Spanish for grades 3-5.
June EOC testing will only be administered online.
Credit by Exam will be administered by campuses during a fall/spring window and by the district in the summer.
Green: Other tests
11 (Wednesday)
12 (Thursday)
10 (Tuesday)
December 2017
April 2018
March 2018
15 (Tuesday)
17 (Thursday)
May 201814 (Monday)
updated as of August 1, 2017
Dates Subject to Change
Month/Year Testing Date Test
AISD Testing Calendar 2017-2018 School YearBlack : State-mandated test
STAAR is available in Spanish for grades 3-5.
June EOC testing will only be administered online.
Credit by Exam will be administered by campuses during a fall/spring window and by the district in the summer.
Green: Other tests
updated as of August 1, 2017
Dates Subject to Change
2 (Saturday) SAT - Contact home campus for information
5 (Tuesday) Credit by Exam - Registration deadline: April 20, 2018
9 (Saturday) ACT - Contact home campus for informationSTAAR EOC English I
STAAR EOC Algebra I, Biology, or U.S. History
STAAR Grades 5 & 8 Mathematics Retest
STAAR EOC make-up English I
STAAR EOC Algebra I, Biology, or U.S. History
STAAR Grades 5 & 8 Reading Retest
STAAR EOC English II Make-up testing for Grades 5 & 8 Mathematics RetestLast day for make-up testing for all STAAR EOC
28 (Thursday) District Check-in- No testing
29 (Friday) District Closed- No Testing
June 2018
25 (Monday)
26 (Tuesday)
27 (Wednesday)
MacTheatre presents Act One. A journey into the making of a Broadway legend. Nov 9-12, 2017
Act One chronicles the life of famed playwright-director Moss Hart, from his poor Bronx beginnings to becoming Broadway royalty. Written for the stage by James Lapine, Tony Award winning writer and director of Sondheim on Sondheim, Into The Woods and Falsettos, among others. Act One is a show for the entire family.
About the show:
Growing up in an impoverished immigrant family in the Bronx, Moss Hart dreamed of being part of the glamorous, magical world of show business- someday, somehow. From dropping out of school to becoming the toast of the town, his autobiography Act One recounts the making of a Broadway legend. It says you can escape a home where you feel you don’t belong, you can escape a town you find suffocating, you can follow a passion (the theater, but not just the -theater) that is ridiculed by your peers, you can—with hard work, luck, and stamina—forge a career doing what you love. However modest or traumatic your beginnings, you can find your way to Oz—and you don’t have to go back to Kansas anymore.
We are pleased to offer our popular Middle School/Thespian event on November 12 (Sunday matinee). For this show only, students and chaperones tickets are $7 when purchased in advance and online.
Tickets may be purchased in advance at https://mccallum.ludustickets.com/
Student tickets are $7; adults are $16, and seniors are $12.
Add $2 for tickets purchased at the door, except at the student rate.
Group rates for groups of 10 or more receive a 10% discount for online purchases.
Show runs November 9-12; All shows start at 7 pm, except for Sundays. Sundays shows are at 2 pm.
Location is the Fine Arts Building Theatre at 5600 Sunshine Dr.
For further information, please contact or follow us:
Joshua Denning, Director and Theatre Teacher - McCallum High School & Fine Arts Academy
[email protected] or 512-414-8061
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MacTheatre
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MacTheatreMFA
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8sCKPJtcNx8zVLMYLjnrXg
McCallum Fine Arts Academy Prospective Students and Families,
The AISD Common Application and the FAA Application are now available on line. See the MFAA website for instructions and links. https://mccallumhs.com/fine-arts-academy/apply/application-information-and-procedures/ If you are interested in attending a tour and have not registered for one there is still space available Nov 15, Nov 28, Nov 29, Dec 5, and Dec 12. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fine-arts-academy-campus-tour-of-mccallum-hs-tickets-38636283163 Audition Workshops will be held Saturday December 16th. Students may participate in two different workshops. Registration and a small fee is required for each workshop. Registration will go live on Eventbrite Nov 3. We encourage parents to attend one of the Parent Information Sessions held while students are in the workshops. You will get more information about the FAA program, McCallum, FAA classes and academic classes, and there will be an opportunity to ask questions. Registration is not required for the Parent Information Sessions. Please feel free to call the FAA office with questions. We hope to see you at one of these events. 512-414-7533 512-414-7506 --
Department of Communications and Community Engagement Parent Engagement Support Office
Office of Teaching and Learning-Special Education
SPECIAL EDUCATION 101 for PPCD Parents
AISD and VELA Families present:
A supportive and interactive three-week training series for families of students in the Preschool Program for Children with Disabilities (PPCD)
Session Topics:
Session 1 – Welcome to PPCD
Session 2 – What is your IEP?
Session 3 – How to establish a Collaborative Relationship
Spanish-only session | Dates: Oct. 6, 13 & 20 | 2017 Uphaus Early Childhood Center 5200 Freidrich Ln.
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Online Registration
English-only session | Dates: Nov. 3, 10 & 17 | 2017
Uphaus Early Childhood Center 5200 Freidrich Ln. Time: 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Online Registration
Spanish-only session | Dates: Dec. 1, 8 & 15 | 2017
Lucy Read Pre-Kindergarten Demonstration School 2608 Richcreek Rd. Time: 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Online Registration
RSVP Required: (512) 414-5834 (Bilingual)
Child care will not be provided.
A special thank you to VELA, a non-profit organization based in Austin that empowers families of children with special needs.
Departamento de Comunicaciones y Enlaces Comunitarios Oficina de Apoyo y Participación de Padres de Familia
Oficina de Enseñanza y Aprendizaje- Educación Especial
EDUCACION ESPECIAL 101 para Padres de PPCD:
Presentado por AISD and VELA Families:
Una serie de capacitación de apoyo e interactiva de tres semanas para familias de estudiantes del Programa Preescolar para Niños con
Discapacidades (PPCD)
Temas: Sesión 1 – Bienvenidos a PPCD Sesión 2 – Que es un IEP? Sesión 3 – Como establecer una relación colaborativa
Sesión solo en español | Fechas: Oct. 6, 13 & 20 | 2017 Centro Preescolar Uphaus, 5200 Freidrich Ln.
Hora: 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Enlace de registro
Sesión solo en ingles | Fechas: Nov. 3, 10 & 17 | 2017
Centro Preescolar Uphaus, 5200 Freidrich Ln. Hora: 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Enlace de registro
Sesión solo en español | Fechas: Dic. 1, 8 & 15 | 2017
Escuela Preescolar Lucy Read de Demonstración, 2608 Richcreek Rd. Hora: 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Enlace de registro
RSVP Requerido: (512) 414-5834 (Bilingüe) No se proporcionará guardería para niños.
Un agradecimiento especial a VELA, una organización sin fines de lucro con sede en Austin que empodera a las familias de niños con necesidades especiales!
2017-2018 GRANDPARENTS AND GUARDIANS
SUPPORT MEETINGS Special Needs Focused
Hosted by Covington Middle School Fine Arts Academy
3700 Convict Hill Rd, Austin, TX 78749
Supporting Kin-Care and Foster Families Raising Children with
Exceptional Needs
In Texas, more than 600,000 children under 18 are living with a
grandparent and nearly 30,000 of Texas children are in Child
Protective Custody.
Austin Independent School District supports grandparents, kin-
care and foster families whose child is receiving special
education services.
Parenting someone else’s child is different than parenting your
own children. The Grandparents & Guardians Support meetings
will provide you with comfort, information and coaching to help
ease your journey.
Join us for a year of emotional support, education, training, ideas
& resources.
ALL WELCOME! 1st Wednesday, monthly 9-10:30 a.m.
2017-9/6, 10/4, 11/1, 12/6
2018-1/3, 2/7, 3/7, 4/4, 5/2
Contact: Gloria Franco, Covington Middle School Parent Support Specialist
**Interpretation available upon request. Call (512) 414-5834.
2017-2018 JUNTAS DE APOYO PARA ABUELOS
Y TUTORES
Enfocado a Necesidades Especiales
Presentado por Covington Middle School Fine Arts Academy
3700 Convict Hill Rd, Austin, TX 78749
Apoyando el acogimiento por parientes y
familias que educan a niños con necesidades
excepcionales
En Texas, más de 600,000 niños menores de 18 años viven con
sus abuelos y cerca de 30,000 niños de Texas se encuentran bajo
Custodia de Protección Infantil. El Distrito Escolar Independiente
de Austin brinda apoyo a abuelos y familias que acogen a niños
que reciben servicios de necesidades especiales. Educar al hijo de
otra persona no es lo mismo que educar al hijo propio. Las Juntas
de Apoyo para Abuelos y Tutores le brindarán seguridad,
información y entrenamiento para aligerar su camino.
Acompáñenos en un año de educación, entrenamiento, ideas y
recursos.
¡Todos son Bienvenidos! 1er miércoles de cada mes, 9-10:30 a.m.
2017-9/6, 10/4, 11/1, 12/6
2018-1/3, 2/7, 3/7, 4/4, 5/2
Contacto: Gloria Franco, Escuela Secundaria Covington, Especialista en Apoyo para Padres
**Interpretación disponible bajo petición llamando al: (512) 414-5834.
2017 – 2018
GRANDPARENTS &
GUARDIANS SUPPORT MEETINGS
Austin Independent School District
Department of Communication &
Community Engagement
Parent Engagement Support Office
Office of Teaching and Learning‐
Special Education
Who We Are
The AISD FASST Connect Team is a
special education focused district‐wide
collaborative team that assists parents/
families and educational staff in
navigating systems, connecting with
necessary services, and coordinates free
education and training classes.
Support
1:1 Advocacy and Assistance for families with educational issues.
Collaborative Teaming and Assistance
for parents/kincare families, as well as the
educational team, with school or home
issues that impact student success.
Information, Referral & Resources for
community services, camps, Medicaid
Waiver Programs, trauma related
concerns, special topics and funding
options for families and school staff.
Learning Opportunities:
Autism Parent & Professional
Coaching Series
Pathways to College, Career, and Life
Series
Special Education 101 for PPCD &
Refugee Families
Intellectual/Developmental
Disability Coaching Series
ADHD Parent Coaching Series
Book Studies
Parent Engagement Support Office
Leonor P. Vargas, LMSW
Administrative Supervisor of Parent Programs
Allan Center 4900 Gonzales Street, Austin 78702
Main Number: (512) 414-0726 (Bilingual)
FASST Connect Team
Kathy Palomo, M.Ed.
Special Education Social Services Specialist
(512) 414-5833 [email protected]
Claire Dixon, LCSW
Social Services Specialist
(512) 414-5832 (Bilingual)
Caroll Dennison FASST Support Staff (512) 414-5834 (Bilingual) [email protected]
Supporting Kincare and Foster Families Raising Children with Exceptional Needs
In Texas, more than 600,000 children
under 18 are living with a grandparent and
nearly 30,000 of Texas children are in
Child Protective Custody. Austin
Independent School District supports
grandparents, kincare and foster families
whose child is receiving special education
services. Parenting someone else’s child is
different than parenting your own
children. The Grandparents & Guardians
Support meetings will provide you with
comfort, information and coaching to help
ease your journey. Join us for a year of
emotional support, education, training,
ideas & resources.
Bilingual, English and Spanish-only groups available. Multilingual interpretation available upon request.
Grandparents & Guardians Support Meetings
South: Covington Middle School Special Needs Focused-All welcome!
Interpretation available upon request
1st Wednesday, monthly 9‐10:30 a.m.
2017 ‐ 9/6, 10/4, 11/1, 12/6
2018 ‐ 1/3, 2/7, 3/7, 4/4, 5/2
Contact: Gloria Franco, Covington Middle School Parent Support Specialist [email protected]
North: To be determined English Only
Meets weekly; call for information
Contact: Ron Armbruster, LCSW
Licensed Mental Health Professional
East: Reagan Early College High School Spanish Only; call for information
Contact: Claire Dixon, LCSW
Social Services Specialist
Research has consistently proven that the more
involved families are in their children's education,
the greater the academic achievement. Our goal is
to strengthen the all-important connection between
schools, community and families.
(512) 414-5834 (Bilingual)
Did you know that all of the AISD vertical
teams are assigned a Licensed Mental
Health Professional who serves as a
navigator of systems? Expert advice can
also be found from our Parent Program
Specialist with the Social Emotional Learning
team.
Who Should I Call? AISD offers many resources for all parents and
families. If you are in need of support or have
questions, start with your child’s main teacher
or special education case manager.
You can also contact the:
Campus 504 Coordinator
School Counselor
Parent Support Specialist (at 75 AISD campuses)
Principal or assistant principal(s)
There are multiple campus leaders who are
ready to listen to your concerns.
Campus Parent Ambassador Program
Many campuses participate in the Campus
Parent Ambassador (CPA) initiative. Campus
based special education parent leaders host
informational meetings and offer emotional
support while directing parents/families to
appropriate AISD and community supports.
CPA volunteers work collaboratively with
administration and staff.
If you are interested in the CPA Program,
contact the FASST Connect Team at
(512) 414-5834 (Bilingual). Training provided.
2017 – 2018
JUNTAS DE APOYO PARA ABUELOS
Y TUTORES
Distrito Escolar Independiente de Austin
Departamento de Comunicaciones y Enlaces
Comunitarios
Oficina de Apoyo y Participación de Padres de Familia
Oficina de Enseñanza y Aprendizaje‐
Educación Especial
Quienes somos
El Equipo de Apoyo Escolar y Familiar
del AISD es un equipo colaborador a nivel
distrito que asiste a padres, familias y
personal de educación especial a navegar
los sistemas conectándolos con los
servicios necesarios. También coordina
educación y clases de entrenamiento
gratuitos.
Apoyo
1:1 Defensoría y asistencia
para familias con asuntos educativos.
Colaboración de equipo y asistencia para
padres y tutores, incluyendo el equipo
educativo, asistencia con problemas en la
escuela y el hogar que impacten el éxito del
estudiante.
Información, Recomendaciones y
Recursos a servicios comunitarios,
campamentos, programas de exención
médica, inquietudes relacionadas al
trauma, temas especiales y opciones
financieras para familias y personal
escolar.
Oportunidades de aprendizaje
Serie de Entrenamiento de Autismo
para Profesional y Padres
Serie Camino a la Universidad,
Carrera y Vida
Educación Especial 101 para Padres de
Preescolar (PPCD) y Familias Refugiadas
Serie de Entrenamiento en
Discapacidades Intelectuales y de
Desarrollo
Serie de entrenamiento para padres
de ADHD
Estudio de lectura
Oficina de Apoyo y Participación de Padres de Familia Leonor P. Vargas, LMSW
Supervisora Administrativa de Programas Para Padres Allan Center 4900 Gonzales Street, Austin 78702
(512) 414-0726 (Bilingüe) [email protected]
Equipo de Conexión FASST
Kathy Palomo, M.Ed.
Especialista en Educación Especial y Servicios Sociales
(512) 414-5833 [email protected]
Claire Dixon, LCSW
Especialista en Servicios Sociales
(512) 414-5832 (Bilingüe)
Caroll Dennison Personal de apoyo de FASST
(512) 414-5834 (Bilingüe) [email protected]
Apoyando el acogimiento por parientes y familias que educan a niños con necesidades excepcionales
En Texas, más de 600,000 niños menores de
18 años viven con sus abuelos y cerca de
30,000 niños de Texas se encuentran bajo
Custodia de Protección Infantil. El Distrito
Escolar Independiente de Austin brinda
apoyo a abuelos y familias que acogen a
niños que reciben servicios de necesidades
especiales. Educar al hijo de otra persona
no es lo mismo que educar al hijo propio.
Las Juntas de Apoyo para Abuelos y Tutores
le brindarán seguridad, información y
entrenamiento para aligerar su camino.
Acompáñenos en un año de educación,
entrenamiento, ideas y recursos.
Grupos disponibles en Inglés, Español y Bilingües. Interpretación multilingüe disponible bajo solicitud.
Juntas de Apoyo para Abuelos y Tutores
Sur: Escuela Secundaria Covington Enfocada a necesidades especiales. ¡Todos son bienvenidos!
Interpretación disponible bajo solicitud.
Cada primer miércoles del mes 9‐10:30 a.m.
2017 ‐ 9/6, 10/4, 11/1, 12/6
2018 ‐ 1/3, 2/7, 3/7, 4/4, 5/2 Contacto: Gloria Franco, Especialista de Apoyo para Padres de la Escuela Secundaria Covington [email protected]
Norte: Llame para más información Solo Inglés; Junta semanal
Contacto: Ron Armbruster, LCSW
Profesional en Salud Mental con Licencia
Este: Escuela Reagan Para Desarrollo de Carreras Solo Español; Llame para más información
Contacto: Claire Dixon, LCSW
Especialista en Servicios Sociales
[email protected] Estudios han comprobado constantemente que entre
más se involucren las familias en la educación de sus
hijos, mayor será su aprovechamiento académico.
Nuestra meta es fortalecer la conexión tan importante
entre escuelas, comunidades y familias.
¿Sabía usted que cada equipo vertical del
AISD cuenta con un Profesional Licenciado en
Salud Mental que labora como navegador de
sistemas de apoyo? También podrá encontrar
asesoramiento de expertos con el Especialista
en Programas para Padres del Equipo de
Aprendizaje Social y Emocional.
¿Con quién hablo? AISD ofrece muchos recursos para padres y familias. Si necesita apoyo o tiene preguntas, diríjase al maestro o al encargado del caso de Educación Especial. También puede comunicarse con: Cada escuela cuenta con un coordinador 504
en el campus Consejero/a de escuela Especialistas de Apoyo Para Padres (en 75
escuelas) El Director o el Sub-Director
Hay varios líderes en el campus que están listos para escuchar sus preguntas.
Programa de Padres Embajadores de la Escuela Hay varias escuelas que participan en la iniciativa de Padres Embajadores de la Escuela (CPA). Padres de familia líderes en el área de educación especial de su escuela presentan juntas informativas y ofrecen apoyo emocional mientras guían a padres y familias con apoyo comunitario y del AISD. Los padres voluntarios trabajan conjuntamente con personal escolar y administrativo.
Si está interesado en más información acerca del Programa CPA, comuníquese con el Equipo de Conexión FASST al (512) 414-5834 (Bilingüe). Se dará capacitación.
(512) 414-5834 (Bilingüe)