Top Story: Open for Learning
As we move from the summer into the first weeks of school, the weekly AISD Summer Vision newsletter will now be called Open For Learning. Each week, we will continue to include important information our families need to know. Every edition will feature the top news items from the week, important highlights from our reopening plan, and relevant information and links to other important stories in Austin ISD.
To further inform our families, we have completely revamped our COVID-19 webpage to now be the Open For Learning page. It is now easier than ever to find relevant information pertaining to the reopening of schools. The site features up-to-date information on academics, technology, athletics and more. We are committed to keeping our families informed and engaged at the start of the year and beyond.
Campus Calls Before First Day
Austin ISD families will receive calls from campus staff this week and next to gather individual information and student needs for the first day of school Sept. 8.
The individualized conversations will include discussions on technology needs and general information on the upcoming school year. The discussions are essential for Austin ISD staff to prepare for the first four weeks of school in regard to on-campus staffing and support for families.
Connecting with families will be an ongoing effort to support student needs during this unique year. Please note, this initial outreach will not be in place of the survey to continue with remote learning or opt for on-campus learning beginning Oct. 5, if health conditions allow. That survey will take place prior to the Oct. 5 phased-in period of reopening.
In an effort to keep this as individualized as possible, families with multiple children will receive calls directly from each students’ campus.
iPad Pickup Schedule: PK-2
The iPad pickup schedule for grades pre-K through second is now live. See times, dates and locations for each elementary school at the link. Please note that in most cases you will not pick up from your school. bit.ly/aisdipads
Please bring the student ID and check bit.ly/aisdcomputerwait for live wait times before coming.
AISD to Provide Meals Until School Starts and During Remote Learning
AISD will continue to provide free meals for any child under 19, and their parents or caregivers, until the start of the new school year. Friday, Aug. 14 was the last day meals were served at bus stop sites. Meals are now available at curbside locations only and meal times have changed to 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Also, the number of curbside meal sites has increased from 17 to more than 40 locations throughout Austin.
Meal delivery sites and more information can be found on the Open For Learning website.
More information
The ¡Adelante! Virtual conference concluded Saturday with an address from Superintendent Dr. Stephanie S. Elizalde. Watch the video.
Each year, Austin ISD is proud to support our LGBTQIA+ students and staff by marching in the Austin Pride Parade. Due to Covid-19, this year's parade originally scheduled for today is postponed until August 2021. Our commitment to creating a safe, supportive learning environment for all students is unchanged. Watch the video from last year's parade.
Free Produce Boxes Extended Through Oct. 7. Learn more.
Friendly reminders
- First day of school is Sept. 8.
- Austin ISD will begin with 4 weeks of remote instruction.
- View the full reopening plan in English and Spanish.
- Blend is Austin ISD’s online learning platform. View the tutorial in English and Spanish.
- How to request technology.
- View our meal distribution sites.
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Edition 1 • Aug. 20, 2020
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