Akin News
9/20/19
Note from the Principal
Dear Parents,
Come walk with your Akin student in the Rouse Homecoming Parade! Join us as we show our school spirit in support of Rouse High School on Wednesday, Sept. 25th. Bring the whole family in Akin colors - your favorite school t-shirt, tutu's, crazy socks, pom poms, posters, and anything else you think might make your Aviator soar through the parade. All students must be accompanied by an adult and should meet PTA, Mrs. Venegas and staff at 6 pm near the main entrance to Wiley Middle School (change from my previous email). PIck-up will be back at the flag pole near the main entrance of Rouse High School as soon as the parade is over. The parade is followed by the presentation of the RHS Homecoming Court and fireworks at the football field.
Hope to see you there!
Sincerely,
Rebecca Webster
(512)570-8000
Author Visit at Akin Elementary
Author Visit: October 1st at 9:45 A.M. for Grades 3rd-5th
Author Stacy McAnulty will be coming to Akin Elementary! We’re excited to host the acclaimed author who has written, Miscalculations of Lightning Girl (2019-2020 Texas Bluebonnet Book Nominee) and her newest title, The World Ends in April. The library will be sending home flyers about ordering signed copies of Ms. McAnulty’s books Wednesday, September 25th . If you need an extra copy, please stop by the library.
About the Author Information from BookPeople Flyer:
Stacy McAnulty is the author of many books for young readers, including The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl, chapter book series The Dino Files and GoldieBlox, and picture books including Excellent Ed, 101 Reasons Why I'm NOT Taking a Bath, and Beautiful. A former mechanical engineer, Stacy writes about math and science with authority.
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PE Lessons
Hello Parents and Guardians,
All students in Kindergarten – 5th grades will receive instruction and information on drug awareness required by the State Health TEKS from the P.E. teacher and/or ADAPT Counselor on November 1st and November 8th.
Please preview the parent information at: https://tinyurl.com/yxr9san4
The parent information includes title and links to the videos which will be shown and has follow-up discussion questions for you to ask your child. You may preview videos the students will be watching by contacting the campus P.E. teacher.
Thank you,
Stephen Lunceford, Akin Elementary PE teacher and
Mary Ann Kluga, RN, PS, LCDC, ADAPT Coordinator
Destination Imagination needs you!
What is DI?
Leander ISD sponsors the creative problem-solving program, Destination Imagination (DI). DI is an extracurricular, school-sponsored program that fosters creativity and team-based problem-solving skills and life skills for students. Leander ISD DI is open to all students in third through twelfth grades. The goal of Destination Imagination is to cultivate the creative problem solving process and make it an unconscious part of students’ everyday lives.
Registration for Destination Imagination is now open. Please submit registration forms by Monday, September 23. Students can pick up forms from Mrs. Slan and are also available at the front office. Teams are formed on a first come, first served basis so please submit as soon as possible to save your spot. Wondering what DI is all about? Check out this cool video of one team's DI journey.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjZzy_uQ6bI&feature=youtu.be
1st PTA General Meeting on Oct. 1st
Please join PTA for the first PTA General Membership meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 1 at 6:00. PTA is excited to announce we are presenting our very first speaker program.
Lori Gracey, Executive Director of TCEA (Advancing Teaching & Learning with Technology) will share her expertise on technology in the classroom. The way we do things in the world is about to change dramatically, and schools and parents must be prepared to help their students and teachers manage the change. This interactive session will showcase top tech trends including the Internet of Things, drones, artificial intelligence, robotics, and much more.
PTA
Spirit Night at Raising Cane @ 1456 E. Whitestone Blvd on Thursday, September 26th from 4 – 9pm. Let them know you’re with Akin and 25% of the proceeds will be given back to our school! Raising Cane’s has been a tremendous partner this year by donating awards for student achievement, supporting PTA events and our Watch Dog program.
Upcoming Events
Sept. 25th Early Release @ 11:45 am
Sept. 25th RHS Homecoming Parade at 6:00pm
Sept. 26th PTA Spirit Night at Raising Cane's
Sept. 27th Picture Day
Oct. 1st PTA General Meeting from 6-7 pm Akin Cafeteria
I earned my Wings!
"I Earned My Wings at Akin Elementary!"
Every week students who have earned their wings are entered into a drawing to be recognized for SOARing to Greatness with positive behavior at Akin Elementary.
This week's winners are:
KG (Van Velzen) Hiyab Kassahun - Respect
1st grade(Kincaid) Liam LaRue - Ownership
2nd grade (Davison) Samantha Green - Ownership
3rd Grade (Hipps) Paislie Scott - Ownership & Accountability
4th grade (Lovell) Mokshitha Kokku- Ownership
5th grade (Brown) Aiben Topp - Respect
Akin Wednesday-Aviator T-shirts
College Friday-College T-shirts
Email: beckie.webster@leanderisd.org
Website: http://akin.leanderisd.org/
Location: 3261 Barley Road, Leander, TX, United States
Phone: 512-570-8000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Monta-Jane-Akin-Elementary-1529557087106762/
Twitter: @mjakinelem