Panther's Afterschool
Parent Tid Bits - 10/21/2014
What is Texas ACE (Afterschool Centers on Education)?
At our Texas Empowerment ACE™ program, we are making significant strides in helping to provide the skills students will need to succeed in the classroom and make a difference in our community. Our program offers innovative activities that reinforces what they are learning during the school day and exposes students to a variety of learning methods through hands-on activities. This program is administered by TEA and funded by the 21st CCLC Program administered by the US Department of Education.
TEXAS ACE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM INFORMATION SHARING
Below are some updates about our Texas ACE Afterschool programming.
- We have some exciting parent and family activities starting this month! Please see below for details about dates and how to RSVP.
- Our annual Light On After School open house is this Thursday (10/23) join us for an exciting showcase of our students talents!
- Our Panther volleyball team has their last game this Friday(10/24). Let's show our support and cheer them on for a wonderful season! Please drop your student off at the Austin Sports Center South on 425 Woodward Street no later than 5:00 PM. Coach Flakes will be at the center by 4:30 PM. To those who do not have students playing, this would be a great time to cheer on the volleyball team for their last game.
- Our Panther Flag Football team may have an opportunity to participate in the Play-Offs and if we receive notification from the league I will pass along the details.
- I have had the opportunity to speak with some of you about Student Pick Up by the end of our ACE program at 6:00 PM. I am always happy to be of assistance however, I only ask that you share with me how I may best serve your family. I am available to talk when you arrive for pick up, as well as reachable by email and telephone to learn about your families needs. I look forward to chatting with you soon!
- If you will arrive after 6:00 PM please call the office.
- If you have any changes to your students van schedule I kindly ask that you email or call me by 3:00 PM. This allows for time to assess the situation and make any adjustments before the school day ends if necessary/
Mrs. Bufkin
ACE Program Manager
LIGHTS ON AFTERSCHOOL FAMILY EVENT
Parents you are invited to join your child as they showcase our after-school activities!! Come see the great things happening in Dance, Band, Theatre, Sports, NOVELty, G.E.M.S. and other clubs!! Please RSVP for Light On Open House by entering your name and email address below so that I can have an estimated count.
LIGHTS ON OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE:
- Entrepreneurship - 5:10 PM
- G.E.M.S. Chromatography & Vision Books display - 5:25PM
- Dance Company Snapshot - 5:35 PM
- Theatre Snapshot - 5:45 PM
- Band Snapshot - 6:00 PM
- Zumba Presentation - 6:10
- After School Parent Q&A Session - 6:20 PM
Thursday, Oct 23, 2014, 05:00 PM
3613 Bluestein Drive, Austin, TX, United States
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
TxEA PARENT ENGAGEMENT WORKSHOP SERIES
As part of our 21st Century grant parent participation is a requirement. To fulfill this requirement we will have a series of six classes from October 2014 - April 2015 . There will be a raffle for those who attend at least four out of the six (4 out of 6) workshops!!
1. October - Budgeting
2. November - First Aid/CPR Class
3. January - How to prepare for college
4. February - Cover Letter/Resume Writing
5. March - Home Buying 101
6. April - Car Maintenance
Parent Engagement Workshop #1 - Budgeting Money By Paycheck
Helping You develop financial confidence through knowledge as you learn how to spend without guilt and save with more ease.
Please RSVP for your Budgeting workshop by entering your name and email address below. This will help me to make sure we have enough materials for everyone. Thank You!
Tuesday, Oct 28, 2014, 06:00 PM
3613 Bluestein Drive, Austin, TX, United States
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
GET FIRED UP!!! Our 2nd Annual Parent Cook Off Competition will be held on Thursday, November 20th! (Set-Up: 5:15 - 5:45 PM and Judging: 5:45 PM) Look for flyers and emails to sign up beginning Monday, November 3rd!
IMPORTANT UPCOMING EVENTS (UPDATED)
- Tuesday, October 21 - Volleyball game has been CANCELLED.
- Thursday, October 23 - Lights On After School Family Event 5:00 PM, 6:30 PM
- Friday, October 24 - Early Release/Parent Teacher Conference (Call School To Schedule) NO AFTERSCHOOL
- Friday, October 24 - Volleyball game 5:30 PM, Austin Sports Center South on
425 Woodward Street - Tuesday, October 28 - Parent Engagement Workshop #1, Budgeting 101
- Thursday, November 13 - Parent Engagement Workshop#2, First Aid or CPR
- Tuesday, November 11 - Veterans Day NO SCHOOL
- Thursday, November 20 - Parent/Staff Cook Off(sign-up begins 11/3)
- Tuesday, November 25 -Early Release NO AFTERSCHOOL
- Wednesday, November 26 - Friday, November 28 - Thanksgiving Holiday
- Monday, December 1 - School and Texas ACE Afterschool resumes
- Monday, December 1 - Friday, December 5 - Star Testing EOC
- Friday, December 12 -Science Fair Written Reports and Science Fair Boards Due
- Friday, December 12 - TxEA Fall Show S.O.S. (Saving Ourselves), Huston-Tillotson Seabrook Chapel
- Tuesday, December 16 -TxEA MS Science Fair Presentations & Judging
Texas Empowerment Academy - Middle School Campus
Email: gbufkin@texasempowerment.org
Website: www.texasempowerment.org
Location: 3613 Bluestein Drive, Austin, TX, United States
Phone: (512) 494-1076