Eagle Update: October 28, 2022

Can you believe we are almost at the end of October and next week we start November? Speaking of the end of October, we all know that Monday is Halloween. We encourage students to join our spirit day of Orange and Black and not wear costumes to school. We want those costumes to stay home and safe until they are needed. This includes not wearing any masks, costume parts, or painted faces to school.

In addition to all the Halloween excitement this week we have several other events. Here are the highlights:

• Sunday, October 30 is our Fall Grounds Work Day from 1-4. We have many projects and would love your help.
• I wanted to make sure and call your attention to the information in last week's newsletter about the Human Sexuality and Responsibilities parent orientation meeting on Wednesday, November 2nd. I've included the specifics below in the Latest News section.
• Our PTA Carnival is Saturday, November 5th from 1 to 4 pm here at the school. Please be watching for the PTA newsletter with all the important details. One item of note is that medallions will be on sale before and after school this week and wristbands can be purchased in advance.

Thank you for your continued support of our school community.

Mrs. Achtermann

An age-appropriate human sexuality and responsibility unit focusing on conscious, healthy, and respectful choices will be taught to all Austin ISD students. The unit is taught to students in kindergarten through high school in the months of November/December and during the months of April/May for students enrolled in the high school health education course for the Spring semester. Lessons for all grade levels have been revised for the 2022-2023 school year to meet the updated health TEKS and new state laws.

On Wednesday, November 2nd from 7:45 to 8:45 am, we will have a Parent Orientation in our library with Mrs. Achtermann and Mrs. White. The purpose of this meeting will be to:

• Inform about state and local Human Sexuality and Responsibility education curriculum policies

• Including information regarding Opt-IN processes

• Share Human Sexuality and Responsibility lesson overviews

• Answer any questions you may have

If you are unable to attend, all HS&R Lessons can be accessed on the AISD Website at: https://www.austinisd.org/pe-health/health-education/hsr/lessons

Through a district and city-wide effort called Dance Across Austin, free and reduced-price dance classes are available for all school-age students in November and December. Please spread the word!

Lannaya Drum & Dance: Intro to West African Dance Basics (Nov. 3 - Dec. 15) — This class is open to beginners of all ages. It focuses on dance movement and vocabulary. Parents are encouraged to attend with their kids.

• When: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Thursdays, Nov. 3 - Dec. 15. No class Nov. 24.

• Where: Carver Museum & Cultural Center, 1165 Angelina St.

• Registration: The series of six classes is $30 ($5 per class). Scholarships are available. Please register and pay for the series via Eventbrite before classes begin.

B*TRU Arts: Boombox Hero (Nov. 9 - Dec. 21) — This class for all school-aged children focuses on the fundamentals of Hip Hop dance and philosophy.

• When: 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays, Nov. 9 - Dec. 21. No class Nov. 23.

• Where: South Austin Recreation Center, 1100 Cumberland Rd.

• Registration: The series of six classes is $30 ($5 per class). Scholarships are available. Please register and pay for the series via Eventbrite before classes begin.

Blue Lapis Light: Aerial Silks (Nov. 14 - Dec. 19) — This class focuses on silks technique, strength, and communication through movement. Best for teens (secondary students).

• When: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays, Nov. 14 - Dec. 19. No class Nov. 21.

• Where: South Austin Recreation Center, 1100 Cumberland Rd.

• Registration: The series of five classes is free and has limited capacity. Registration via Eventbrite is required to reserve a spot.

Report Cards go out Friday, Nov. 4. How will I receive my child's report card?

Parents have three options of obtaining their student’s report card.

1. AISD Portal

The AISD Portal serves as the primary resource for all of the services provided online to parents/guardians. This site gives parents/guardians direct access to their student's information, online registration, district-wide information and links to other often used services.

2. Frontline Parent Self Serve

Parent Self-Serve is the portal that allows parents to view their child's schedule, attendance, and grades. Parents can email teachers and set notification alerts if they want to receive emails when their child has been marked absent or has a missing assignment. Parents can also change their contact information here which will update it on their contact record in Frontline SIS.

3. Direct Email

Report cards will be direct emailed on Friday, Nov. 4 to the enrolling parent email on file.

Create a Portal Account (AISD Families)

Cree una cuenta en el portal para padres de familia

Parent Self Serve Instructions (English)

Parent Self Serve Instructions (Spanish)

October 30 - PTA Grounds Day (1 to 4)

October 31 - Black and Orange Spirit Day

November 2 - 7:45 - 8:45 Parent Information session regarding Human Sexuality and Responsibilities Curriculum

November 5 - Carnival!

November 8 - Student Holiday/Staff Development

November 11 - 8:00 Veteran's Day Assembly

November 16 - Flu Clinic at BHE

November 21 - 25 - Thanksgiving Break

Barton Hills Elementary will be hosting a Staff & Student Fall Flu Clinic on Wednesday, November 16, 3:30pm - 5:30pm.

All Austin ISD staff and students with insurance can receive a Flu shot at the Fall Flu Clinic at no cost. The cost for flu shots is $40 without insurance.

Appointments will be taken from 3:30pm - 5:30pm, walk-ins will be accepted whenever possible.

Sign up for your flu shot by clicking here: FLU SHOT REGISTRATION

If you are unable to attend your school's Flu Clinic, please help us fight the Flu and get your Flu shot with one of these local resources found here: https://www.austinisd.org/student-health/flu-clinics

Flu Clinic Reminders:

• Please double check the reminder email you receive the day prior to our event for your exact arrival time for your appointment.
• (Some appointments may vary by a few minutes to aid in social distancing).
• Please bring your insurance card and photo ID
• Remember to wear a short sleeve shirt

• Please come at your allotted time to help with social distancing
  
• Please wear a mask or face covering for your entire visit.
• We will conduct a touchless-thermometer temperature check prior to vaccine administration
• You must have a temp of 100.4 or less at the time of service

Contact health@austinisd.org for any questions

Early voting in the 2022 Bond election begins Oct. 24. Election Day is Nov. 8. Please see the flyer below to see the proposals for Barton Hills. You can find more information on the Bond package and what is proposed for each campus/facility here.

We know parents are excited to support our school through volunteer opportunities - and we're excited to have you! ALL school volunteer opportunities will start with the classroom teacher or sponsoring staff member. For example, volunteer opportunities for the Library will be coordinated through Ms. Ewing; classroom gardening, field trips chaperones, classroom guest readers will be coordinated through the classroom teacher. Once teachers are ready for volunteers the following will happen:

1. We will set up the volunteer opportunity on the APIE website.
2. Teachers/Event Sponsor will email parents the name of the volunteer opportunity and directions for completing the background checks.
3. Mrs Ewing will let you know when the background check is complete
4. You will bring your driver's license to Kathy Carr in the office for verification
5. Once verification is complete, Mrs. Ewing will let you and the classroom teacher know you are cleared to volunteer.

If you have questions about the volunteer opportunities please contact your child's teacher.

If your child needs to leave early for an appointment, please notify your child's teacher and the front office. When you arrive at the school, you can come to the front door or call from your car and then we will call for your student. We will not call for students until you are here. With our new schedules (and a new phone number system) please leave PLENTY of time (at least 10 minutes) from the time you call us to the time your child is ready to leave. If you have an appointment right after school, it is best to pick up your student no later than 2:45 to avoid the dismissal crunch. **If you have not had your driver's license scanned into our Raptor System in the last year, we will ask you to bring in your driver's license to the office***

Masks:

With the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year, students, staff and visitors are not required to wear face masks when on school properties, unless they have tested positive for COVID-19. Note: Per CDC guidance, individuals with a positive COVID-19 result will be required to wear a mask for five days after returning from quarantine/isolation.

• Masks are not required, but are encouraged at any time of the school day or in any school space.
• Masks are optional at all times.Face masks will continue to be provided for any student, staff, or visitor upon request.

• All students, staff, and visitors will be allowed to make their own choice.
  

Close Contact and Contact Tracing

• Campus administrators will notify all families of positive cases on the campus using a standard notification letter. Individual classroom letters will not be sent home.

• With masking now being optional, all students and staff at the campus may be considered close contacts when there is a positive case identified.

• Campus Administrators will not be required to track close contacts.

• Any asymptomatic individual (except those who have tested positive) may remain at school as long as they are asymptomatic.

Testing Availability

• Testing sites are located at specified district sites and can be found on the COVID-19 district webpage.

• All sites will accept insurance, medicaid, and self-pay.

• Site will be updated whenever vaccines are available.

Temperature Guidelines

• Temperature guidelines have been established in order to provide a safe and healthy environment for students participating in outdoor activities at Austin ISD.

• The listed temperatures, heat indexes, and wind-chill factors are designated figures for terminating and/or modifying outdoor activities including: Athletics, Fine Arts, PE, and recess.

• AISD_Temperature Weather Guidelines_2022-2023
  

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