Akin News
03/13/20
A Note From the Principal
Dear Parents,
As we continue to follow all the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines and recommendations regarding COVID-19, we want to share with you an update on our action steps.
There are no cases or suspected cases within the district. For a comprehensive list of resources and answers, please visit our COVID-19 webpage.
Travel During Spring Break
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is continuing to enforce travel restrictions. We encourage all student and staff families to adhere to these guidelines.
In-State Travel
We are monitoring and reviewing our in-state, student and staff travel for the spring. We will be reviewing and possibly limiting travel on a case-by-case basis as new information becomes available from our public health partners.
Out of State Travel
We are canceling all out-of-state travel effective immediately until further notice. Refunds for booked travel are contingent upon cancellation policies of contracted, third-party vendors, not Leander ISD.
International Travel
We are not approving international travel for student groups. We know there are some outside groups made up primarily of our students that may have scheduled trips. We are working with those groups to ensure they continue to follow the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines for travel.
Distance Learning
Closure decisions are determined by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and public health departments.
Leander ISD remains committed to providing learning experiences that extend outside of our physical classrooms. We have access to platforms and technical infrastructure to deploy learning experiences in the case of a prolonged closure.
We know every student and every teacher will need different solutions and tools to support learning during a school closure.
We are considering multiple scenarios for distance learning for every child. We will share details if the state or a public health agency asks us to close, sharing details directly with parents, students, teachers, and staff through email, automated phone calls, and text messages.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Webster
512-570-8000
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Thank you-Coach Steve
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International Day
Attention parents! We are planning our first International Fair for May 19, 2020 and we are in need of parent volunteers! Our school is comprised of many beautiful cultures and we would love our students to learn about them. Students will “tour the world” while learning about different countries. If you would consider sharing and would like more details, please complete this Google form and our School Counselor, Beth Lehn, will be in contact with you.
PTA Updates
Volunteers Needed for Teacher Lunch Coverage!!
As you know our Teachers and staff work hard everyday and PTA loves giving them a Kid Free Lunch Hour once every 10 weeks (March 25th)! Please sign-up to help our teachers!
Watch Dog Dads
Calling all Watch D.O.G.S.
Watch D.O.G.S. is an innovative program of the National Center for Fathering, focusing on improving education in our nation's schools by using the positive influence of fathers and father figures.
To become a Watch D.O.G.S. volunteer (new and returning dads) click the link to sign-up to be an Akin Watch D.O.G.S.
Upcoming Events
3/16 - 3/23 Spring Break
3/25 Report Card Day
4/2 A+ Federal Credit Union Deposit Day
4/3 4th grade Writer's Tea/Student Led-Conferences
Are you missing a coat, water bottle or lunch box?
Yearbooks on Sale!
"I Earned My Wings at Akin Elementary!"
This week's winners are:
Scarlett Simakov (Allison) Safety
Isabella North (Torres) Accountability & Respect
Aydin Momin (McDaniel) Safety, Ownership, Accountability & Respect
Bemnet Kasu (Clemons) Safety, Ownership, Accountability & Respect
Atleigh Cremeans (Lovell) Ownership
Reese Guthrie (Peterson) Accountability & Respect
Akin Wednessday-Aviator T-shirts
College Friday-College T-shirts
Email: beckie.webster@leanderisd.org
Website: akin.leanderisd.org
Location: 3261 Barley Road, Leander, TX, USA
Phone: 512-570-8000
Twitter: @MJAkinElem