Electrifying News – Start with Hello Week!
We are celebrating “Start with Hello” from September 16th – 20th. This program is dedicated to helping students make new social connections and fosters a sense of belonging within our school community. “Start With Hello” is organized by Sandy Hook Promise, a national nonprofit based in Newtown, Connecticut.
On Tuesday, Family Lynx will be hosting its fall meeting at 7:00p in Zoom. Miles Fain, Barbara Knighton, and Amy Potts will be presenting. On Wednesday, TSBVI will have its first Budget Hearing for the 89th Legislative Session at the Capitol at 10:00a. We will provide information from our Legislative Appropriations Request with staff from the Governor’s Office and Legislative Budget Board.
Happy Mexican Independence Day! Today’s holiday celebrates Mexico’s rise against the colonization of Spain on September 16th, 1810, which resulted in Mexico’s full independence in 1821. We’re also marking the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month. There are many ways to celebrate in Austin including visiting the Mexic-Arte Museum or celebrating on Sunday at the Austin Central Library.
You are invited to join the Conversational Spanish Class beginning next Thursday, September 19th. They will meet most Thursdays in the Overlook room from 4-5pm, with the possibility of extra practice in the community on Short Thursdays. The main lesson and activity introducing new vocabulary or topics will be from 4:15-4:45, with the first and last 15 minutes devoted to conversational practice and individual questions. To enroll, email Kirsten Dean.
American Sign Language (ASL) classes will be offered weekly starting this month and running through the end of next month. More information can be found in emails to staff. Residential staff will meet Sundays from 2:00 – 3:00p and Day staff on Tuesdays from 4:00 – 5:00p. Space is limited, so if you’re interested in Residential contact Matt Schultz and for Day staff contact Lori Luna.
Have a great week!
Emily Coleman, Superintendent