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October 20, 2013
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A Quick Glance
This issue includes: A Note from Mr. Tinnon; A Note from the PTA President; Directories on Sale; Social Media Awareness Meeting; Austin High Homecoming: Austin High Monster Carnival & Concert; Other Important Dates
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A Note from Mr. Tinnon
Greetings Parents!
Report Cards
The first 9-weeks Report Cards will be sent home on Wednesday, October 23.
Parent Poll
Hard copies of this poll will still be available in the front office throughout the month of October. I invite and encourage you to complete either versions of this poll and submit it by October 31st. I will share the results of this parent feedback tool and others (student and staff) later in the school year. I look forward to the feedback, as we continue to develop our vision for the Casis Learning Community.
My First Carnival
A wonderful time was had by all at this year's Carnival! The fairy tale festivities far exceeded my expectations. The Haunted Forest was amazing and theme-park worthy. (- : What a wonderful time we had together. I feel so fortunate to be a part of such an awesome community of learners. Special thanks to the carnival coordinators and all who supported their efforts.
October Administrators Coffee
Join me and the assistant principals for our second coffee of the school year on this Friday, October 25th, 8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. in the Library. We'll discuss various school related topics of interest and continue to get to know each other better.
Casis Students Filmed for 'State of the District Address
Two of our fifth grade students from Leadership Casis have been selected to be filmed for the State of the District Address by Superintendent, Dr. Meria Carstarphen. The students are Elena Baldridge and Matthew Winkler. Both students are in Ms. Heather McKinzey's class. The AISD Fine Arts Director, Greg Goodman, will be visiting our campus this week to film them. Congratulations!
National School Lunch Week
With all of the excitement of the Carnival, we were remiss in recognizing our wonderful cafeteria workers. Last week (Oct. 14th - 18th) was National School Lunch Week. We'd like to recognize our food service workers who make sure that our children and staff receive nutritious meals every day. Please join me in appreciating them for their service to our school. There will be additional opportunities to appreciate our lunchroom monitors and parent volunteers in the spring.
Campus Advisory Council
The Casis Campus Advisory Council (CAC) meets every 1st Tuesday of each month at 3:00 p.m. in the Library. This special group of volunteers is made up of school administration, staff, parents, and community representatives. The CAC assists the school in making site-based decisions about various topics: local budget, campus improvement plan, AISD school calendar, site-based operations, and also acts as a voice for Casis at the district level. There is always an opportunity for citizens communication in the meeting as well. Our next meeting will be Tuesday, November 5th. Please consider joining us as we discuss important matters that concern our Casis Learning Community.
October Observances
· October is National Bullying Prevention Month!
· October 14th - 18th is National School Lunch Week!
Traffic Reminders
Please continue to adhere to the various guidelines in your particular arrival/dismissal area (Front Circle Drive, Hillview, or Northwood). We continually ask for your patience and cooperation in exercising safe practices in your area.
Additionally, please see the following reminders -
· Walkers should use crosswalks at all times.
· Bikers should walk all bikes on school grounds and through crosswalks.
· Drivers should ALWAYS be aware of our foot and bike traffic.
· Avoid U-Turns in the Hillview and Northwood areas
Samuel Tinnon
Principal
Casis Elementary
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A Note from the PTA President
Dear Casis Families,
WOW! What an amazing and successful Casis Ever After Carnival! It took a huge team effort and lots of hours to put on such a great event-one that truly matters and directly impacts the entire school.
Thank you to the amazing Carnival chairs Jen Kolerich, Shannon McCarroll and Katie Thomas, the Carnival committee, Casis administration, teachers, staff, Alba and her team, parents, and students! We could not have had a better Casis Ever After without the leadership and support from all of you! Congratulations on a job well done!
Please mark your calendar on Friday, November 8th at 7:30 a.m. as we will have a Veteran's Day Flag Raising. The following week, we will have a PTA General meeting at 8:15 a.m. We are pleased to have Officer Shelby Criswell to discuss social media.
Thank you,
Tina McCutchin
PTA President 2013-2014
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School Directories On Sale
If you did not pick up your school directory at the Enchanted Breakfast, you may purchase one in the office for $5. Stop by the school office and pick up your directory today!
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Social Media Awareness Meeting
Do you SnapChat? Instagram? Facebook? Well, your child probably does! O.Henry PTA would like to invite you to their next General PTA meeting on Monday, October 21st at 6:30 p.m. and hear Matt Nelson, O.Henry Assistant Principal, and Amy Humphries, O. Henry Counselor, discuss ways for parents to keep their child safe online! Bring your IPhone or your child's IPhone and they will show you how to utilize privacy settings and other methods so you can be aware of your child's internet activity and give you tools to manage cyberbullying. Don't let your children get ahead of you....stay ahead of them! (This meeting will be held at West Austin Youth Association at 1314 Exposition Blvd.)
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Austin High Homecoming
Date Changed for Fall Fest!
Austin High families and friends are invited to attend the annual Homecoming Fall Fest on Wednesday, October 23rd, 4:30- 8:00 p.m. at Austin High. Join us on the fields and on the East Lot for food, fun and games. Have dinner at the P.Terry's truck, play video games in the game truck, try the Gyroscope ride, get a GaGa team together in the GaGa pit, roll around in a Hamster Ball and climb the rock wall (with parent permission). Of course, don't miss the traditional PowderPuff football games either. This event is sponsored by the Austin High Student Council.
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Austin High Monster Carnival & Concert
Saturday, October 26th, 3:00 - 8 p.m. at Austin High School (1715 West Cesar Chavez St.)
Mark your calendars for the 26th Annual Monster Concert and Carnival hosted by Ana Maria Solis and the Austin High Orchestra! It will be held on Saturday, October 26th from 3pm-8pm. As always, there will be lots of food, games, live music, a costume contest at 5:45 p.m. and a Haunted House.
Free concerts in the PAC will feature the award-winning Austin High orchestras at 7:30pm, as well as guest orchestras from Barton Hills, Bryker Woods, Mathews, Pease, O.Henry, Martin, and Clint Small, starting at 3:30 p.m. Click here for a full performance schedule.
Want to showcase your band? Sign up for Carnival stage time in the Austin High orchestra room or contact Ms. Solis at amsolis@austinisd.org.
Have something you'd like to sell (jewelry, art, t-shirts, booster club merchandise)? Submit this Booth Sign-up Form by Friday, Oct. 18th. Booth rental starts at $35.
Save $ by pre-ordering Carnival and Haunted House tickets (12 tickets for $10. Tickets day of will be $1 each). Simply fill out and send in this Value-Pack Ticket Pre-Order Form. Pre-orders will be taken through Friday, Oct 18th.
For more information, visit: http://www.austinhighorchestra.com/
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Important Dates
- Administrators Coffee -- Friday, October 25th at 8:15 a.m. in library (note time change)
- Deadline for Prinicipal Survey -- October 31st.
- Veteran's Day Flag Raising -- Friday, November 7th at 7:30 a.m.
- PTA General Meeting -- November 15th at 8:15 a.m.
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Go to www.casiselementary.com for more Casis news!
Need to post something in our newsletter? Email PTA VP Communications, Amy Deane.
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