AHS BULLDOG COMMUNITY NEWS
3434 Pheasant Creek Dr, Sugar Land, TX 77498
WELCOME TO AUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL
HOME OF THE BULLDOGS!
October 11 - October 15
Welcome to Austin High School's Community Newsletter where we share all of the important information, amazing activities, and events occuring on our campus with our BULLDOG Family and community! To our new Freshman Bulldogs and to our returning Sophmores, Juniors and graduating Seniors.... WE WELCOME YOU to the DAWGHOUSE! We are excited about the 2021-2022 school year!
Student Holiday - October 7, 8, & 11
Principal Corner
Happy October!
We've come to the end of Term 1 and will be beginning Term 2 when all students and teachers return to campus on Tuesday, October 12. We look forward to seeing all our students return and ready to work towards the end of the semester.
I'd like to highlight our fine arts department for their hard work. We recently had our first theatre performance and it was outstanding. If you missed it, there will be a new show coming soon. Our band and dance have been hard at work preparing for their UIL competition and if you haven't seen them perform, I highly recommend it. Their show is absolutely beautiful and I know the students and directors have worked hard to prepare for competition. I'd also like to congratulate our Choir students who have advanced to regionals October 16. We had 16 out of 17 students advance and look forward to their continued success. Our Orchestra students are competing this weekend and I'm sure will be able to celebrate their success soon.
Thank you very much for your support, understanding and flexibility as we work to provide the best learning environment during a pandemic. I understand that it is a stressful time and I appreciate your support. Thank you.
Rachel Cortez
Upcoming Dates:
October 11 - School Holiday
Homecoming Week - October 12 - 16
October 13 - PSAT Day
October 14 - Choir Concert
October 16 - Homecoming Dance
October 29 - Progress Report 3
2021-2022 ADMINISTRATORS
Rachel Cortez - Campus Principal
Kyle Lovetinsky - Associate Principal
Assistant Principals
Adaun Ojukwu (A-D)
Anthony Yim (E-K)
Meraj Khan(L-Q)
George Long (R-Z)
2021-2022 COUNSELORS
Elisha Carter (A, T-Z)
Michelle Lewis (Lead) (B-E)
Myrna Hodge (F-K)
Trishauna Garrett (L-O)
Leigha Gatson (P-S)
2021-2022 AHS SOCIAL WORKER
AHS CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Homecoming Week Themes
VOTE FOR HOMECOMING COURT
AHS Cheer Assists Oyster Creek Elementary
FBISD Fall Semester SAT/PSAT Dates
On October 13, 2021, students in grades 9-11 will take the following exams, based on their grade level:
- · Current 9th grade students will take the Preliminary SAT (PSAT ®)
- · Current 10th grade students will take the Preliminary SAT (PSAT ®) on October 13, 2021.
- · Current 11th students will participate in the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®) on October 13th, 2021.
9th Graders
The PSAT™ 8/9 is the first test in the SAT Suite of Assessments. Designed for eighth and ninth graders and tightly aligned with the SAT® and PSAT/NMSQT®, the PSAT 8/9 establishes a baseline for college and career readiness as students enter high school. The PSAT 8/9 measures the reading, writing and language, and math skills students need for college and a career.
10th Graders
The PSAT for 10th graders measures the reading, writing and language, and math skills students need to be ready for college and career.
11th Graders
The PSAT/NMSQT for 11th graders measures the reading, writing and language, and math skills students need to be ready for college and career. Those 11th graders who do well can qualify for national recognition and scholarships based on their performance on the PSAT/NMSQT®.
Calculators
Calculators will only be supplied by the campus to 11th grade students, who are the only level eligible for the National Merit Scholarship program. While calculators are not essential for success on the PSAT/NMSQT, 9th and 10th grade students are encouraged to bring their own device if they wish to use one for the test, since one will not be provided. College Board Approved Calculators can be found HERE
Students may prepare for the PSAT™ 8/9 and PSAT/NMSQT by visiting Khan Academy at www.satpractice.org. By linking their Khan Academy account with their College Board account, students can access free, personalized practice recommendations based on previous years’ test results that are tailored to their own strengths, weaknesses, and progress.
Students or parents with questions about the October 13th PSAT/NMSQT are encouraged to contact Missy Rogers, Campus Assessment Coordinator at Melissa.rogers@fortbendisd.com or 281-327-5234 for more details.
Student Recognition
- Our 3D Sculpture & Ceramic students participated in the Fort Bend County: School Art Auction Contest.
- Veronica Uy, received a ribbon for her participation
- Christian Ruma placed Best of Class: in the sculpture category.
- Christian’s artwork went on to the next level of the competition ----AUCTION!!
- This past weekend on Saturday, 9/25 his Sculpture named “Stick Em’ Up” was auctioned for $1700.00.
- Here's a link for more info on the contest which also has winner announcement/pictures! Fort Bend County: School Art Auction
Tardies
Please also remember that students should be in their classrooms prior to 7:30, please remember that traffic is heaviest from 7:15-7:30. We recommend that students arrive by 7:15, to allow ample time to be in their classroom by 7:30.
Please see below for our tardy progression of discipline. Thank you.
Picture Retakes
Picture re-takes have been rescheduled to Friday 10/29 during 5th period only. Please remind your students, if they did not take a picture on picture day this is their last opportunity to be in the yearbook if they are in grades 9-11.
Staff - if you did not take your picture earlier, PLEASE drop by and take it at this time, as well.
Bookapalooza Book Festival Logo Contest
Description: Bookapalooza, Fort Bend ISD’s first book festival/ comic convention is taking place on April 9, 2022 at Dulles High School. We are hosting a logo design competition. The winning logo will be featured on all promotional materials. Entries must be submitted to the Logo Contest Assignment in the Bookapalooza course by 11:59 pm on October 8th, 2021. Contest rules and the rubric are posted in the course below. Please share the promotional video for the spring Bookapalooza Convention and feel free to include it in morning announcements and on social media. More details will follow about the schedule, activities, and special guests.
Fort Bend County COVID Vaccination Clinic
The clinic is open to all eligible individuals (ages 12 and older) in the community. Parents must accompany minors and show proof of date of birth. No appointments are needed, and vaccinations are offered at no cost.
Upcoming Fort Bend County Clinics
Saturday, October 16, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Ridge Point High School
500 Waters Lake Blvd.
Missouri City, TX 77459
Saturday, October 23, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Marshall High School
1220 Buffalo Run
Missouri City, TX 77489
Saturday, October 30, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Bush High School
6707 FM 1464
Richmond, TX 77407
Saturday, November 6, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sartartia Middle School
8125 Homeward Way
Sugar Land, TX 77479
Saturday, November 20, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Crockett Middle School
19001 Beechnut
Richmond, TX 77407
FBISD encourages all eligible students (ages 12 years and over), staff, and their families to get a COVID-19 vaccine to slow the spread of the virus in our schools and community. To find additional vaccination clinics near you, visit Vaccines.Gov and search by zip code and mile radius, or visit the District’s COVID-19 Vaccinations webpage for more resources.
County Fair Results
We are super proud of our Austin FFA members and the week they have had at the Fort Bend Count Fair! Hard work truly paid off for all of them. See pictures below!
Reserve Grand Champion American Steer & premium auction(Sold for $6500)-Taylor Lamnek
4th place Market hog & premium sale(Sold for $4,00)- Chelsey Gregorek
9th place Market Hog-Mercy Benoit
5th place Market Lamb & freezer sale- Maecy Cox
24th place Broilers- Taylor Lamnek
25th place Roasters- Chelsey Gregorek
Varsity Football Themes
Tik Tok Issue
FB County Fair Exhibitors & T-shirts
The following students will be showing animal projects at the Fort Bend County Fair starting next Friday. We invite you all to come watch or provide support to our students at the auction. For more information related to the livestock shows and fair check out: https://www.fortbendcountyfair.com/
COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS ADVISOR-AARON BISHOP
Parents!
Thank you so much for your questions in August. I hope you found the video helpful. If you did not get a chance to watch it, please see the YouTube link below. I know you still have tons of questions; therefore, I continue doing a monthly town hall meeting answering all your questions. Please fill the link out below by 3pm on the 30th of September and I will post the responses in video format by October 1st. The video will also be on my CCR webpage. I hope this will help relieve your anxiety as well. As always please feel free to reach out to me.
Bishop
Senior August Parent Town Hall Meeting Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_TXLImb5hI
September Parent Town Hall Meeting Questions Now Open!
SPECIAL EDUCATION NEWS AND UPDATES
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ANH-KkyCE1bfpAJHs0tPVW2ndzo1THiPVQU7YAsFGtc/edit
This month's SEPAC meeting will take place on Tuesday October 19th at 6:00 p.m. via ZOOM. We will discuss general resources in the community and also watch portions of "Independent Living Opportunities Available to Special Needs Young Adults After High School" from Consolidated Planning Group. Link will be sent soon.
Also, attached is the invitation from the Greater Houston Disability Chamber of Commerce on" Why Supported Employment Works" with Janniece Sleigh, see link below.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunrise-series-why-supported-employment-works-with-janniece-sleigh-tickets-168784136897?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
Hope to see you soon!
If you have questions regarding any Special Education updates, please don't hesitate to reach out to Adaun Ojukwu at adaun.ojukwu@fortbendisd.com, SPED administrator, and/or our SEPAC Parent Josefina Alcala-Hamilton, who can be reached at Cell: 832-900-2328.
Thank You.
AHS CAMPUS ACTIVITIES
Ongoing Announcements
Morning Arrival
Food Deliveries
Please remember that food deliveries are not allowed at AHS. This includes any delivery of food, either from family or delivery services. All students are allowed to receive a free lunch from our Child Nutrition Department through the lunch lines. We appreciate your support and cooperation.
YES TEAM INTEREST INFORMATION
The YES team will begin accepting volunteer forms for this school year on September 1st. Like last year, will accept fully completed forms sent as a PDF to the YES email corresponding to your graduation year. Please keep all paper forms at home for your records. Please do not use any other email address for YES other than the one that has your graduation year. Per our YES contract, we will not accept forms more than 6 months past the date of the volunteer service. The only exception will be forms from the class of 2024, since they were unable to turn in forms last year. We will accept class of 2024 forms from last school year until October 1, 2021. When completing YES hours, please make sure that you are following the guidelines listed on the YES contract, which can be found on ahsyes.com. YES is an optional program and is not required for graduation. Please keep in mind that the YES team is a small group of volunteers giving of their time for the students. Please email your YES contract, completed volunteer forms and any questions to the correct YES email below.
12th ahsyes2022@gmail.com
11th ahsyes2023@gmail.com
10th ahsyes2024@gmail.com *forms from 2020-2021 school year due Oct. 1st for 10th graders only*
Thanks,
The AHS YES Team
Attendance
Please send all attendance notes to attendanceahs@fortbendisd.com. If you are sending a doctor’s note, please take a picture or scan it and attach to the email. If your student needs to leave early from school, please email the attendance office as soon as possible, so we can send a pass to your student. This makes is very helpful for when a student is in athletics and we are unable to reach their coach. Our latest pick up time is 2:20, so please be here by 2:15 in order to sign your student out and always bring in your picture ID. Please remember that traffic gets backed up, so you may have to wait. Thank you!
STUDENT DROP-OFF
Dear AHS Parents,
Welcome back to another Exciting Year at Austin High School, Home of The Bulldogs!!
We would like to share some information with you regarding Morning Student Drop-Off.
The best time to drop your student off at AHS with little to no traffic is usually between 7:00 AM and 7:15 AM. After 7:15 AM the traffic flow becomes heavy and students risk being late to 1st period.
Areas for Drop-Off: Front Circle and Student Parking Lot Area (Northside of the Building)
Please Do Not Attempt To Drop Your Student Off on The Bus Ramp Side of the Building,this area is for School Vehicles and School Personnel Only!
STUDENT TEXTBOOK REQUEST
Thank you.
STUDENT PARKING PERMITS
FREE AND REDUCED MEAL PROGRAM
There are numerous benefits to qualifying for free or reduced meals, including SAT/ACT reduced fees, college application waivers, etc..
AHS ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES
AHS FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
AHS BASKETBALL COMING SOON..
AHS VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE
IMPORTANT LINKS
About US
Website: https://www.fortbendisd.com/ahs
Location: 3434 Pheasant Creek Drive, Sugar Land, TX, USA
Phone: 281-634-2000
Twitter: @SFAHSBulldogs