Akin News 5/1/19
From the desk of Beckie Webster
Thank you for keeping the focus on student learning
QUEST students celebrated their research journey by sharing their projects at the QUEST Fair Thursday night. Students, parents, and members of our Akin community attended the event. Thank you all for your support of the QUEST program here at Akin.
Our first grade QUEST students researched Penguins, 2nd grade the Rainforest, and 3rd graders Countries of the World, Fourth grade students studied a topic of their own interest, and the 5th graders spent the school year building their own community, QUESTlandia. What a great success for our students, Mrs. Cassell and Mrs. Slan-Thank you!
Congrats to our C2 club who were out today changing the world we live in (community service project to an assisted living community). Thank you to our C2 students, Mrs. Cassell, Mrs. Menefee and Mrs. Lehn for all of your support of this program and our students-we appreciate you all!
Field Day
The information below went home to parents in the Parent Link last week about Field Day-feel free to copy and use as you need. We will make a decision about a re-schedule date due to weather conditions at 3:00 pm tomorrow.
Parents, Friday May 3rd is Field Day! Students will be getting wet, so please send your child to school with an extra set of dry clothes, this includes shoes and socks. They can wear water shoes if they want to during Field Day. Since they will be getting wet at field day, your child may want to change into dry clothes for the remainder of the day. Students can wear swimsuits, but they have to wear school appropriate clothing on top of swimsuit. Boys and girls can also wear swim trunks and swim shirt if they are school appropriate. They will have an opportunity to change into dry clothes after Field Day. They will need a dry, clean pair of socks to wear for inflatables so please include that as well. We are in need of volunteers, see Akin PTA Website below. Feel free to email Coach Steve with any questions you may have @ stephen.lunceford@leanderisd.org
Steve Lunceford
PE Teacher
Akin Elementary 512-570-8000
Teacher Appreciation Week
Today is the last day-we only have 1 recorded! All Staff, please click on the link below by today, so that our PTA can bring you all some fantastic treats during Teacher Appreciation Week-because you all ROCK!
19-20 Staff Duty Schedule
If you want to change your duty or want to give us some feedback to improve-click the link below. If you are fine with your current duty-no need to click the link :).
Updates
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
Mon., 5/6
- Talent Show Applications are due
- Aladdin Musical for 5th, 4th and 2nd grade, only in the MPR (Teachers planning time)
- Aladdin Musical for k, 1st, 3rd, only in the MPR (Teachers planning time)
- Academic Coalition meeting 2:50-4:30 pm (I've got snacks)
- RTI Tier 3 Meeting in the ARD Conf. Room at 3:10 pm
- 2nd Grade Student Led Confernces 12:45-1:45 pm
Tues., 5/7
- Kinder PLC-1st grade teachers join from 3-4 pm
- C2 Meeting in the Library 7:20-7:45 am
Wed., 5/8
- National Nurses' Day
- Class Placement during planning for K, 2nd & 4th
- 1st Grade PLC-2nd grade teachers join from 3-4 pm
Please sign the yearbook for Rachel in Crystal Lucero's box by this Friday so that we can present it to her soon. Thank you!
More Updates
Thurs., 5/9
- Last Day of Quest classes
- Class Placement during planning for 1st & 3rd
- Green Apple Deposit Day
- 2nd Grade PLC from 2-3 pm
Friday, 5/10
- 1st Grade Student Led Conferences
- Kinder Field Trip-Sweet Berry Farms
- 1st Grade Writer's Tea 7:30-8:30 am & 12-1 pm
Please use the link below in your parent communication to pre-register for Student Led Conferences-this will help with lines and ensure our parents get to the events on-time. Thank you-Amy and the front office staff!
Student Led Conferences pre-registration:
http://classroom.leanderisd.org/default.aspx?AkinOffice/StudentLedConferenceRegistration
Continuous Improvement Conference-Call for Proposals
Leander ISD is built upon a foundation of support, collaboration, and the sharing of best practices.
One of the ways that we exemplify this is through LISD’s annual Continuous Improvement Conference, slated for October 14 & 15, 2019. To ensure that the conference continues to be a place for us to share, explore, and learn from one another, we need your contribution!
Please consider submitting a session proposal by completing this Google Form:
2019 Conference - Call for Proposals by May 31st.
All sessions should align to one (or more) of the following strands:
- High-Quality Teaching & Learning
- PLCs
- Leadership Development
- Culture & Vision
- Health, Wellness, & Safety
- Support Staff & Systems
The session proposal planning guide will help you think through some key decisions prior to completing the proposal form. Additionally, you can access some example titles, descriptions, and tips for writing your proposal.
Thank you in advance for being a part of the 2019 Continuous Improvement Conference. Your willingness to share is the heart of the conference and the embodiment of continuous improvement!
5th Grade Lock-In Celebration
Amazing Aviator Staff,
5th grade needs your help at the 2nd Annual 5th Grade Lock-In! See the link to sign up for a slot and join in on the fun. Our kids would LOVE to see you there. Last year was a blast and we can't wait!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xG4NqBDnFg4VZX8QYjO3hEmjUGBJRzX0YWP_jP_C8w0/edit?usp=sharing
Kinder Camp is coming, too!
It’s time to start planning for Kinder Camp again! Kinder Camp will be on Monday, August 5th from 5:30-7:00pm at Akin.
We are in need of volunteers to assist with welcoming our newest Aviators! Volunteering will be very simple, all we need is your smile!
If you are able to volunteer for Kinder Camp, please click here to sign up. If you volunteer, please plan to arrive at 5:00, so we can go over everything with you! Thank you so much-Kinder Team!
Innovation at Akin!
Check out the Truth for Teachers podcast for real and relate-able teacher truths. Each episode is less than 20 minutes! Thanks Darby for sharing!
Keep these amazing ideas coming our way-Way to Go Team Akin!
Innovation at Akin-tell us your story: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_fAk0ItjuoG34-olq5OZxt4_vOF0TSBTHfp9EcSYpv8/edit
EOY Staff Celebration-Last Chance!
HELLO to Marge the Party Barge on May 31st!
We will spend 4 hours on the boat this year (per request) and would love to have everyone on board!
This is your last week to pay-Spouses/ partners/ guests welcome- kids stay at home!
Cost: $20 https://paypal.me/pools/c/8cQHXnhdMI
Akin Aviators!
Wednesdays Aviator t-shirts
Fridays College t-shirts
Email: beckie.webster@leanderisd.org
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Phone: (512)570-8000
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