Panther's Afterschool
PARENT REMINDERS - 11/21/2014
ACE Program Updates
Hello Panther Family,
A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED IN/VOLUNTEERED FOR OUR COOK-OFF AND ALL FAMILIES WHO ATTENDED!! A SPECIAL NOTE OF GRATITUDE TO TEXAS STEAK OUT FOR DONATING GIFT CERTIFICATES FOR OUR TWO OVERALL WINNERS!! All the dishes were absolutely DELICIOUS!! So much so that the judges had a difficult time making their decisions! We even had a former parent join in the fun.
Below are some updates about our Texas ACE Afterschool programming.
A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED IN/VOLUNTEERED FOR OUR COOK-OFF AND ALL FAMILIES WHO ATTENDED!! A SPECIAL NOTE OF GRATITUDE TO TEXAS STEAK OUT FOR DONATING GIFT CERTIFICATES FOR OUR TWO OVERALL WINNERS!! All the dishes were absolutely DELICIOUS!! So much so that the judges had a difficult time making their decisions! We even had a former parent join in the fun.
- Overall Parent Winner = Mr. Douglas Joiner, Sr. - Oxtails
- Soup Winner = Mrs. Carolyn Dozier - Chicken Enchilada Soup
- Desserts had a Tie = Ms. Monica Overton - Cheesecake and Ms. Rosie Overton - Peach Cobbler
- Meat = Mr. Sedric Coleman - Steak & Onions
- Staff Winner = Mr. Bolden - Lasagna
Below are some updates about our Texas ACE Afterschool programming.
- Homework Help = is every day from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Tutorials = is available from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Students receive more focused help based on their specific needs within this time frame. This does not mean that they are receiving tutoring for 2 full hours.
- B.M.X. (Boys Making eXperiments) - will work with and learn about a robotic arm.
- G.E.M.S. - girls are beginning to build their microscopes.
- NOVELty - is still enjoying reading Paradise.
- Basketball - a letter/permission slip was sent home to the girls and boys who expressed an interest. There will be a BASKETBALL CLINIC this Saturday and the students who have returned their permission slips have been asked to be at the school no later than 8:00 AM.
- In preparation for our winter show S.O.S. (Saving . Our . Selves) on Friday, December 12th the Fine Arts staff needs all Dancers, Theatre Students and Band members to stay until 6:00 PM for their respective rehearsals.
ACE Program Manager
gbufkin@texasempowerment.orgIMPORTANT UPCOMING EVENTS (UPDATED)
- Saturday, November 22 - Basketball Clinic for students with signed permission slips, must be at TxEA Middle School by 8:00 AM. Clinic will be held at Austin Sports Center - South location.
- Tuesday, November 25 - Early Release NO AFTERSCHOOL
- Wednesday, November 26 - Friday, November 28 - Thanksgiving Holiday
- Monday, December 1 - School and Texas ACE Afterschool resumes
- Friday, December 12 -Science Fair Written Reports and Science Fair Boards Due
- Friday, December 12 - TxEA Winter Show S.O.S. (Saving . Our . Selves), 7:00 PM Huston-Tillotson Seabrook Chapel
- Tuesday, December 16 -TxEA MS Science Fair Presentations & Judging
Texas Empowerment Academy - Texas ACE Afterschool - Middle School Campus
Email: gbufkin@texasempowerment.org
Website: www.texasempowerment.org
Location: 3613 Bluestein Drive, Austin, TX, United States
Phone: (512) 494-1076