EAGLES SOAR NEWSLETTER
W. Charles Akins ECHS
2nd 9 Weeks
I hope you and your family had a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. We are excited to begin approaching the end of the fall 2021 semester. Here are a couple of reminders of what will be happening in the next couple of weeks.
The first week of December is STAAR retesting week. This means that on December 7th - 9th any 10th grader - 12th grader that did not test in the Spring of 2021 or Summer of 2021 and was due for a STAAR test will be testing during this time. This also includes any student that still needs to take and pass a STAAR test to graduate. Due to the amount of testers we have, we will be stopping the normal class day and assigning rooms for all students. Therefore students will either be taking the STAAR test, going to their practicum, tutoring, or staying in one location to study for finals. Seniors may go on college visits (with appropriate documentation), or go to the CCC to work on FAFSA or apply to colleges.
December 13th is the last regular school day of the semester. December 14th -December 17th are finals. There will be two finals per day that are 2 hours each. We will provide breakfast on these days but not lunch. On the days of finals students will be released at 1:10 pm and are not allowed to visit or go to any other campus in AISD.
There are many events occurring over the next couple of weeks that I have included below.
The winter break is from December 20th - January 4th. We will welcome all of our students back to campus on January 5th, 2022 for the first day of the spring semester.
I wish all of our students and families a safe and restful winter break!
Sincerely,
Tina Salazar
Principal
Akins ECHS


ATTENTION SENIORS and Senior families
2022 Graduation
Thursday, June 2nd 2022 at 6pm
3200 Jones Road
Austin, TX
Akins Girl's Basketball Schedule

Akins Boys Basketball Schedule

Congratulations to the 2021 Mock Trial Teams for taking 1st and 2nd at YMCA District Competition

Akins ECHS newspaper the "Eagles Eye" wins 3rd Place for Best in Show
Akins Eagle Band students advance to Region 18

Akins Wresters place at Capital City Classic
Congratulations to Jacob Ortiz, Julio Menchaca, and Javier Rodriguez for placing 3rd at the JV Capital Classic! Tristen Nombrana and Jamarion Carter both finished in 4th. Awesome job!

Akins Eagles athletes from all sports volunteering at Austin Special Olympics

Fine Arts Winter Showcase
Friday, Dec. 3rd, 7pm
Akins High School, South 1st Street, Austin, TX, USA (in the Theater)
Adults $7.00. Students $3.00
Ticket information below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/akins-fine-arts-winter-showcase-tickets-209488304157?aff=ebdssbeac

Senior Portraits and Senior Portrait Retakes FINAL Session
Saturday, Dec. 4th, 9am-5pm
Akins High School, South 1st Street, Austin, TX, USA. (At the front in the foyer)
Are the First Photo Texas photos our 2022 Yearbook Photos?
Yes. You choose which photo you'd like included in the 2022 Akins ECHS Yearbook.
The dates are full or they don't work for me. Will there be additional dates?
If you can not make it for any of these dates, contact 1st Photo Texas' Austin office at 512-610-9990. Only photos taken before Winter Break will be considered for publication in the 2022 yearbook.
Can I choose to take Senior Photos with another company and it be included in the 2021 Yearbook?
Normally, No but special circumstances are always considered. The earlier you contact us, the better.
Do you have a question that wasn't covered on this list? Please message Yearbook Adviser Sean Claes - sean.claes@austinisd.org.
Akins Eagle Band Winter Concert
Tuesday, Dec. 7th, 7-9pm
Akins High School, South 1st Street, Austin, TX, USA (in the Theater)

Akins Dance Department Holiday Showcase
Wednesday, Dec. 8th, 6:30-8pm
Akins High School, South 1st Street, Austin, TX, USA ( in the Theater)
Akins Winter Choir Concert
Monday, Dec. 13th, 7-8pm
Akins High School, South 1st Street, Austin, TX, USA (in the Theater)

Akins Guitar and Mariachi Winter Concert
Wednesday, Dec. 15th, 7-8pm
Akins High School, South 1st Street, Austin, TX, USA ( in the Theater)
Congratulations to the Correctional Services Internship! They are headed to state!
Correctional Services Internship competed in the Regional TXPSTA Criminal Justice Competition and was able to place in every event we competed. Please congratulate the following students who are headed to state competition in January:
3rd Place Inmate Processing
Alexis Calderon-Gonzalez
2nd Place Misdemeanor Traffic Stops
Brandon Dang
3rd Place Female Law Enforcement Agility Course
Ana Lefranc-Pierantozzi
1st Place Female Law Enforcement Agility Course
Serenity Shaw
1st Place Cell Extraction
Cell Extraction Team Includes…
Ana Lefranc-Pierantozzi
Andrea Gonzales-Maya
Mathew Fan
Serenity Shaw
Alexis Downs
Victor Cerda

Akins Student Support Services with Social Worker- Meg Kozel
Restorative Justice Center with our Akins Coordinator Ivy Bell
We believe in using Restorative Justice practices to build healthier communities, promote peace, and create a space to heal from stressful social situations.
WHAT ARE CHECK INS, CHECK UPS, AND CHECK OUTS?
These circles can be used at the beginning of class or as a quick break in the middle of a class period. Using classroom circles gets student's engaged and participating! These circles not only help develop relationships that make teaching easier but also asked students to identify critical emotions currently impacting them such as: excited, sad, passionate, happy, content, fear, anger, hurt, or sad.
Check in: Use at the beginning of the week to gauge emotions being carried over from last week.
Check up: A mid-week circle to identify how the week is going.
Check out: Find out student's weekend plans and learn how the week has impacted them.
If you need to chat with Ms. Bell or need a circle here is the form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVtWg4DgTE-AM7xtX_SqPgaxNmlm8MMSnQEaRgtfCaSCGEjQ/viewform
Communities in School at Akins ECHS with our Program Manager Mary Altum-Pouncy
Akins Parent Support Specialist-Connie Aguero Miralrio
Hello, Akins High School Parents and Families,
I am the new Parent Support Specialist and I am your Parent Support Specialist at Akins High School. You are the single, major driving force in your students’ life. The education of our students depends on a successful partnership between you and Akins High School. Principals and teachers cannot do it alone. This is why your involvement is so important. There is no one like you!
As your new Parent Support Specialist, I can assist in several ways. Together you and I can:
- Find Resources. I can help parents and families find assistance from school supplies to services in the community.
- Learn new things about the school and how to help your child succeed. We can come together for workshops throughout the year on topics that meet your needs or interest.
- Become leaders in our school. We need parents and families for more than volunteering. Your input and participation in the Parent, Teacher, Student Association (PTSA) and other school committees can ensure that your voice and expertise as a parent are heard.
If I can be of any support or assistance please let me know. My phone number is (512) 841-9805 and my e-mail address is connie.agueromiralrio@austinisd.org. Provided is my contact information and list of upcoming parent events, please feel free to contact me with questions, concerns, or ideas. Have a great day!
We are working on having Parent Events.
Sincerely,
Connie Aguero Miralrio, Parent Support Specialist
Akins High School
(512) 841 - 9805

New Project Advance Coordinator-College and Career Center (CCC-Room 149)

College Adviser with Advise Texas-CCC Room 149

ATTENTION SENIORS: College and Career Website
If you need to contact your Academy Assistant Principal, Academy Counselor, or Academy Coordinator please see below
ABLLE Academy Mr. Lancaster- Assistant Principal Mrs. Van Horn-Counselor Mrs. Contreras-Academy Coordinator | AHA Academy Mrs. Dawson-Assistant Principal Ms. Nickel-Counselor Ms. Morrell-Academy Coordinator | Green Tech Academy Mr. Wallace-Assistant Principal Ms. Moreno-Counselor |
New Tech Academy Dr. Thames-Assistant Principal Mrs. Peterson-Counselor Mrs. Matthews-Academy Coordinator | Social Services Academy Ms. Mayfield-Assistant Principal Mrs. Saylor-Carroll- Counselor Mrs. Lindsey-Academy Coordinator | STEM Academy Mrs. Wissel- Assistant Principal Mrs. Dost- Academy Coordinator |
Akins ECHS Website | Early College High School Mr. Garcia- Assistant Principal Ms. Kesling- Counselor Mr. Rodriguez- Academy Coordinator Mr. Gomez- ECHS/PTECH Coordinator | Akins ECHS Website |
Tina Salazar
W. Charles Akins Early College High School