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School Theme

2023-2024

School Theme 2023-2024

Blazing New Trails: Bringing the Trailblazer to Life

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Dear Families,


As we approach the summer break, I've been taking some time to reflect on the past school year. It was quite a journey, filled with incredible moments and challenges. Our work isn't always easy, but having all of you as part of our team makes a world of difference. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for the work you do to support your children and our school.


Together, we accomplished extraordinary things through our shared vision of "Growing Stronger Together." Now, as we gear up for the next chapter of our journey, get ready to embark on an exciting new adventure. This year our theme will be: "Blazing New Trails!"


We're bringing the Trailblazer spirit to life in all its glory! Our aim is to ignite a greater sense of school spirit while modernizing the learning experience for today's Trailblazers. Of course our ultimate goal is to deliver HIGH QUALITY instruction and to make learning more engaging, relevant, and enjoyable. We are working hard to ensure ALL of our students are successful


Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership. I am truly excited about what lies ahead for us as we take on new challenges and discover new opportunities together.


Thank you,


Principal Salinas

Important Dates

August 4th - Popsicles in the Park! -Attention PreK Families!

You're invited to join us at the park for a fun gathering. This is a wonderful opportunity for families to get to know each other, and for our little ones to get a glimpse of the school before the year begins. We'll have refreshing popsicles to enjoy on a summer day. See you there!


August 11th - Meet the Teacher @ 2:30-4:30

    We're excited to welcome you and your child to our Meet the Teacher event. This is a special opportunity for students and families to meet their teachers, explore the classrooms, and get a feel for the upcoming school year. We can't wait to see you there and kick off an amazing school year together!


      August 14th - First Day of School @7:40

      Please make sure to mark your calendars and be ready for a great start. We can't wait to see all the smiling faces as we embark on this learning journey together. Get ready for a year filled with growth, discovery, and endless possibilities!

      Summer Meals

      Norman-Sims is a Meal Site

      Children need nutritious meals to learn, grow, and thrive—even when school is out. Through federally funded Texas Department of Agriculture meal programs, AISD provides free breakfast and lunch for students at many schools throughout the summer.


      Who qualifies for free summer meals:

      • Students participating in on-site summer programs at eligible schools.

      • Any child in the community younger than 19.

      • Enrolled students with disabilities up to 21 years old.


      How to find free meals this summer:

      Families may use the following tools to find a meal site anywhere in Texas:

      • Call 2-1-1 to speak to a live operator.

      • Visit www.SummerFood.org for an interactive site locator map.

      • Text FOOD or COMIDA to 304-304.

      • Families may also find district meals sites on the AISD website.


      How it works:

      Children in the community enjoy free summer meals regardless of household income and without any registration or identification. Children do not have to be enrolled in Austin ISD to receive free summer meals. Summer meals are served in the cafeteria and must be enjoyed on campus during the designated service times.

      Good to know: All AISD meal sites are closed July 3-7, click here to view community food resources. Meal sites and times are subject to change.

      Food Service may only provide free summer meals at eligible sites where at least 50 percent of the children residing in the area are members of households that meet the income standards for free or reduced-price meals.


      In compliance with Department of Agriculture guidelines, summer meals must be served and consumed on-campus during the designated breakfast and lunch times. AISD is not permitted to provide bundled meals (breakfast + lunch), multi-day meal packs, to-go meals, weekend meals, or distribute food from curbside locations.


      Austin ISD Schools Serving Summer Meals - Dates and Times Vary by Campus

      All schools providing free summer meals are open feeding sites, meaning they must welcome any children younger than 19 or enrolled students with disabilities up to 21 years old during designated meal service times.


      Elementary Schools: Allison, Andrews, Blackshear, Blazier, Campbell, Casey, Galindo, Govalle, Guerrero-Thompson, Harris, Hart, Houston, Jordan, Joslin, Kocurek, Langford, Linder, McBee, Menchaca, Norman-Sims, Oak Springs, Odom, Ortega, Overton, Palm, Pecan Springs, Perez, Pickle, Pillow, Rodriguez, Sanchez, Travis Heights, Walnut Creek, Widen, Williams, Wooten, Zavala


      Middle Schools: Bedichek, Burnet, Covington, Dobie, Garcia YMLA, Lively, Martin, Mendez, Paredes, Webb


      High Schools: Akins ECHS, Crockett ECHS, Eastside Memorial ECHS, LBJ ECHS, Navarro ECHS, Northeast ECHS, Travis ECHS


      Other Campuses: Rosedale School

      Summer Slide

      Did you know that research shows that students can lose valuable academic skills and knowledge over the summer months if they don't engage in educational activities? The summer slide can set students back and make it more challenging for them to catch up when the new school year begins.


      However, there's good news! By taking simple steps to prevent the summer slide, we can ensure that our children maintain their academic progress and are ready to hit the ground running when school resumes.

      • Encouraging daily reading
      • Providing opportunities for hands-on learning
      • Exploring educational resources are just a few ways we can combat the summer slide.


      Together, we can make this summer a time of growth and learning. Let's keep our students engaged, curious, and excited about their education. By nurturing their academic skills during the break, we can help them build a solid foundation for future success.

      Resources to Combat the Summer Slide

      Public Library

      Online Websites

      • Students have access to login to their AISD Portal. Here they can access free programs such as EPIC Books, Imagine Learning, Dreambox, Zearn Math, BrainPop, and IXL.

      Book Bus

      • Buford the Book Bus is a program of AISD Library Media Services that gives away free new books for summer reading to students of all ages. Take a look at the schedule below to find the bus!

      Enrollment!!

      Austin ISD Enrollment Days

      Enroll with Austin ISD in June!


      Tuesdays and Wednesdays

      from 12:30-6:30 p.m. at either location:


      Dobie Middle School

      1200 E. Rundberg Lane, Austin, TX 78753


      Austin ISD Central Office

      4000 S. I-H 35, Austin, TX 78704


      austinisd.org/enroll

      Patrick Salinas
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