Week of January 22, 2018 Issue 125 SCOTTIE SPORTS Scottie News BASKETBALL CONTINUED: BASKETBALL: The 7th grade boys’ basketball team played a Last night the 8th grade boys’ basketball A team tournament in Westlake over the weekend. The earned a hard fought victory against the visiting team lost the first two games Friday night, but Dobie Roadrunners. After the 1st quarter and bounced back strong with their first win of the down by 5 at halftime, the Scotties rallied back season on Saturday. The Scotties lost the final by using hustle and teamwork to take the lead game of the tournament, but played very hard the after the 3rd quarter. With 24 seconds left to entire way. Coach Bouldin is very proud of the play in the 4th quarter, the Roadrunners tied the teams’ growth early in the season. score at 54. The 7th grade boys’ basketball team played Pushing the ball down the court, Will McGee Dobie last night. The Scotties won the game 71- was fouled while shooting a three-pointer with 37 to earn their second win of the season. The 12 seconds to go. Despite the crowd noise and team got a strong performance from Banyan the pressure of the moment, Will made all three Hunsucker, Miles McCollum, and Micah Thomas. of the free throws and sealed the 57 to 54 Overall, everyone played a great team game with victory for Lamar. Garrett Rodgers finished with solid defense. Next week’s opponent will be 32 points, Will McGee and Brock Fanning Covington on Thursday here at Lamar. The game chipped in 11 points each. will tip off at 6pm. Come be loud and support your Scotties. Go, Scotties! The Scotties are 2-0 on the season and 1-0 in zone play. Next week both 8th grade teams will SOCCER: travel to Covington to battle the Colts in a non- Congratulations to the Lamar girls’ soccer A team zone match up next Thursday. on their 11-0 convincing home opening win against Covington on Saturday. It was cold, and The coaches are super proud of all the players. we were a little short-handed, but the girls made it ENGAGE BEAST MODE! GO, SCOTTIES! look easy. Scoring was led with five goals by Mia Gomez. Kyla Murphy added three goals, Scarlet Thanks to Phil’s Ice House for supplying dinner Frese scored two goals, and Carly Johnson got for our basketball players during the month of on the board with one goal. Ball control and good January. passing were keys to an easy victory, and while our defense was rarely tested, they took care of business to keep Covington scoreless. Way to go, Lady Scotties! Our next A team game is on Saturday at 9:00 at Burnet.
The girls’ B team won their first game 5-1 against Covington. The girls dominated the game with two assists by Adela Hernandez and an assist each by Malia Walewski and Sophie West. Two goals were scored by both Sydney Wallace and Malia Walewski, and one by Sofia Dawson. THIS WEEK: ON DOWN THE ROAD (CONTINUED): January 22nd 8th grade panoramic picture 2pm January 22nd Peace Through Pie during February 3 Instrument Discovery Day lunches in the cafeteria 8am band hall and orchestra rooms January 23rd Willy Wonka rehearsal 4pm February 3 Girls’ soccer LMS vs. Webb cafeteria stage at Webb 9am January 24th Open studio 3:40 in rooms February 3 Open studio 10am in rooms 504 and 506 504 and 506 January 24th Willy Wonka rehearsal 4pm February 3 Art booster meeting 1pm in cafeteria stage rooms 504 and 506 January 25th Cheer practice 4pm small February 3 Archery team practice 12:15- gym 2:45 small gym January 25th Willy Wonka rehearsal 4pm cafeteria stage January 25th Boys’ basketball LMS vs. Covington. 7th grade at Lamar, 8th grade at Covington January 27th TMEA All Region Choir auditions 7:30am at Kealing MS January 27th MAC Mardi Grazie 5pm January 28th Archery State Qualifying Tournament 9am big gym
ON DOWN THE ROAD:
January 29 String Orchestra Pre-UIL Concert 7pm January 30 Willy Wonka Rehearsal 4pm cafeteria stage January 31 Open Studio 3:40pm rooms 504 and 506 TEACHERS IN NEED: January 31 Willy Wonka Rehearsal 4pm cafeteria stage Cold and flu season are here! Teachers are in February 1 Visual Arts majors meetings need of Kleenex for their classrooms. If you are 8am in rooms 504 and 506 willing to donate, you can send them directly to February 1 Willy Wonka rehearsal 4pm the teacher or drop them at the office. They will cafeteria stage be distributed evenly from there. February 1 Cheer practice 4pm small gym February 1 Boy’s Basket Ball LMS vs. Webb 6pm 7th grade at Webb 8th grade at Lamar February 2 Dance Major Field trip to UT PAC 11am February 2 Dance Major Field trip to UT PAC 11am February 2 Valentine’s day dance 5-7pm Cafeteria
COUNSELORS’ CORNER: COUNSELORS’ CORNER CONTINUED: MOY (Middle of the Year) Benchmark Testing: January 20 Social Studies 6th, 7th and 8th grades CHILDREN & TEEN GROUPS FORMING Elementary and Middle Schoolers with an Ill Parent WHO: For children in kindergarten-8th grade who are new to Wonders & Worries and have a parent with an illness. Separate Current 8th grade students and groups for middle school and elementary parents/guardians: school-aged children. WHAT: Groups will consist of age- If you are interested in applying for a transfer for appropriate education about illness, your student for next year, please see the expressive games and activities, and attached flyer, 2018-2019 Transfer Information. If beneficial coping strategies. you are unsure which school your student is WHERE: At the Wonders & Worries main zoned for, you can look it up on the AISD website office (9101 Burnet Rd., Suite 107, Austin, under the tab SCHOOLS and "find your assigned TX 78758) school" or at this WHEN: 6 weekly sessions starting Saturday, link: https://www.austinisd.org/schools/sara. If January 27 from 3:30-5:00 p.m. you still have questions, call the Office of Student For more information Services at 512-414-1726 or see Ms. McLaughlin, email [email protected] or call 8th grade counselor. 512-329-5757, ext. 207. Middle and High Schoolers with an Ill Parent or Who Have Lost a Parent WHO: For current Wonders & Worries tweens/teens in 6th-12th grades who have a parent with an ongoing illness or have experienced the death of a parent. WHAT: Groups will consist of age- appropriate education about illness, expressive games and activities, and beneficial coping strategies. WHERE: At the Wonders & Worries main office (9101 Burnet Rd., Suite 107, Austin, TX 78758) WHEN: On the 2nd Thursday and 4th Monday of every month from 6:15-7:30 p.m. Tweens and Teens can attend one or both monthly gatherings. For more information, email Kim Fryar
at [email protected] or call 512-329-5757, ext. 207.
YEARBOOK: AVID:
YEARBOOK PRICE GOING UP FEB. 1! On Friday, January 12, 2018, the 6th and 7th grade AVID students went on a college field trip to Hey, Scotties, ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK Concordia University. The tour started off TODAY! The price goes up to $40 on February by meeting a former AVID classmate of Ms. Geis from McCallum High School class of 2008. Students 1st. Yearbooks are $35 if you order now. Order were excited to meet Ms. T'Asia and hear about online at www.balfour.com. You will receive how AVID impacted her life and how she got to an email confirmation. Keep this email -- it is your where she is today (working at Concordia while receipt. If you DO NOT receive an e-mail earning her graduate degree from there). From confirmation, your order did not go through. here, students were able to explore the campus with Ms. Geis and Ms. Green on a self-guided tour. We If you would prefer to pay with a check or cash, finished off our time at Concordia in the chapel order forms are available in the office. hearing an admission presentation with other local Please contact Rachel Dietz if you have any middle school students. questions. 512-841-0113 or [email protected] After all the walking we did, we sure were hungry. We headed over to McDonald's for a yummy lunch and some AVID family bonding time. BONESHAKERS RUN CLUB: Hi Scottie Families, Overall it was a great day!
“The miracle isn’t that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start.” –John Bingham Our spring run club is starting back up! We're working on some big challenges this semester and will be setting goals to help keep us focused during workouts. Some of us will be working toward running a lap or mile without stopping while some are training to break a few Lamar records! You don’t have to be a “runner,” but you do have to be willing to work hard and help cheer on your teammates when practice gets a bit tough. Official Start Date: Tuesday, January 23rd Meet Time: Tues/Thurs 4pm-5:15pm (we are ending practice a bit earlier this semester) Race We’re Training For: Daisy 5k held at Camp Mabry Fee: $100, scholarships are available Register Online: Visit http://boneshaker.org/program/run- clubs/ Let’s get shakin’! Coach Contreras and Coach Reyes
Ms. Lacy All grade levels: Project Lead the Way: Engineering
A Conversation with Ms. Lacy
What made you decide to work in an educational environment?
I studied engineering and worked in it all throughout college, but at the same time I was running a summer camp for teenagers and involved with youth programs. At some point, I realized I really enjoyed working with teens and I care deeply about education. Those things combined led to my current teaching gig. What do you feel is the most exciting part about working at Lamar? For me, it’s the new program I’m getting to start and all the new students I’ve met. There are so many students doing interesting things around here. Tell us about your background (where you’re from, where you went to school, how you came to be a teacher at Lamar, etc.): I’m from southern Indiana and studied Industrial Engineering at Purdue University. I worked in a bunch of big companies before eventually teaching English abroad in Costa Rica, Panama and Taiwan. I missed working in STEM fields, so I came back to the States to teach math at the high school level at Cedar Creek High School and KIPP Austin Collegiate in recent years. I came to Lamar after hearing there was a new computer science and engineering program happening, and wanting to be involved. What are some fun facts about you? (Interesting hobbies, places you’ve travelled, fun facts about your family or where you’re from.) I had only 23 people in my graduating class, I spent almost my entire 20-something years living in other countries or traveling, and I play (fairly) competitive beach volleyball and ultimate frisbee. What do you think is the most important advice or wisdom you can impart to Lamar students?
Be awesome => awesome takes practice.
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Please join us for
The IB Experience
An informational forum on the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program at Anderson High School
Includes:
Overview of the IB program
Panel discussion with IB graduates and current IB students
Question and Answer session
Thursday, January 18, 2018 7 PM, Performing Arts Center Anderson High School 8403 Mesa Drive
For more information, please contact
Michelle Szabo, IB Coordinator (512) 414-7951 [email protected]
Look for IB under ACADEMICS on AndersonOnline.org Anderson HS Advising Events for Transitioning to High School
➢ Thursday, January 18, 7pm – IB Experience, Anderson Performing Arts Theater
➢ Wednesday January 31 – Course Selection webpage goes live with updated information for 2018-19 school year on andersononline.org
➢ Wednesday January 31 – 9:15 - 11:15am Trojan Tribute – for current 8th grade students (this event is reserved just for the students, no parents)
o 8th graders will have a campus tour plus an excellent presentation in the Anderson theater o Kealing, Lamar & Murchison Middle School students are bused over to Anderson HS o All other students will need to be dropped off at the Anderson High School Theater (Cima Serena Dr.) between 9:15a-9:30a and picked up by the front of Anderson HS (school flagpoles by Mesa Dr) between 11:15-11:30am.
➢ Wednesday January 31 – 5:30-7:30pm – Anderson Course Fair – This is an opportunity for parents and students to ask questions of Anderson teachers about individual courses and programs.
➢ Wednesday February 7 – 6-8pm – Anderson Parent Night
o From 6 - 7pm – Hear about graduation requirements, counselor’s advisement on course selection, and much more about transitioning to high school
o From 7 - 8pm – Join current Anderson parents as they hear topics such as…
• Four different methods to earn college credit at Anderson • Hearing advice from current Anderson upperclassmen about course selection
➢ February and March at AISD middle schools – Anderson counselors visit 8th grade classes to present about choosing courses for freshmen year and making a plan for all four years at Anderson.
➢ Transfer deadlines:
o AISD transfer deadline – Wednesday, January 31, https://www.austinisd.org/transfer o IB Curriculum Transfer deadline – Thursday, February 1.
➢ Please view “Prospective Students” and “About Us” sections of andersononline.org to learn more about the great things happening at Anderson High School
REAGAN EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
Meeting with feeder schools: AISD counselor PD Nov 10, 2018
Send calendar info to AISD: Dec 18, 2017
Incoming 9th grade night: January 31, 2018 5:30p UPDATED!!!
Middle school visits:
Dobie MS: Feb 5 and 6, 2018
Garcia YMLA at Reagan: Feb 7, 2018
Sadler Means YWLA: Feb 8, 2018 (TSI visit at Reagan Jan 23, 2018)
Webb MS: Feb 12-14, 2018 (TSI testing at Webb Feb 2)
Kealing MS: Feb 15, 2018
Lamar MS: TBA
Martin MS: TBA
9th grade scheduling completion/forms returned to HS: March 2, 2018
Rising 12th grade one-on-ones: March 5-28, 2018
Rising 10-11 grade classroom visits: April 2-5, 2018
Completion of Course Requests: April 26, 2018
Course corrections due: May 25, 2018
Counselor completion of corrections: June 12, 2018
JROTC BUSINESS ENGINEERING HEALTH SCIENCE
REAGAN EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL INTEREST FAIR JANUARY 31, 2018
REAGAN ECHS 5:30P LAW ENFORCEMENT This event is mandatory for parents and ART students who will attend Reagan Early College High School for the 2018-2019 school year. Families will participate in the following activities: Students will chose their academic pathways Apply for Career Tech Sign up for the TSI Demonstration of Reagan electives and organizations Meet with teachers to talk about academic sequences Family Resource Center service information CHOIR provided BAND
AUTOMOTIVE THEATRE AUDIO VISUAL DANCE 2018–19 Transfer Information
Austin ISD will begin accepting requests for school transfers for the 2018–19 school year on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018. Requests may be submitted or mailed to the Office of Student Services (Room A200), Carruth Administration Center, 1111 W. Sixth St. during regular business hours, 7:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Applications for priority transfers and non-priority transfers will be accepted through 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018. Download the transfer application PDF form in English. Download the PDF form in Spanish. A transfer request form may be obtained in the Office of Student Services or at a school. If a campus is closed during a summer month, the Office of Student Services will provide a form.
All student transfer requests require a parent or guardian photo ID and proof of residence. Parents or guardians submitting requests for students who are new to the district will need to provide a birth certificate for the new student.
How to Apply for a Transfer 1. New this year—online transfers. Apply through the Parent Cloud (beginning Jan. 3, 2018). Create a Parent Cloud account at https://www.austinisd.org/technology/parents-guardians/cloud. o New students residing in Austin ISD need to complete online registration (also in the Parent Cloud) before submitting an online transfer request. o Online transfer requests are for grades K through 12. o Pre-K transfer requests must be submitted in person at the campus of choice. o Out-of-district non-Austin ISD employee transfer requests will be accepted beginning Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018. 2. Submit transfer requests and required documents in person to the Office of Student Services, 1111 W. Sixth St., A200, during regular business hours, 7:45 a.m.–4:45 p.m. 3. Mail transfer requests and required documents to the Office of Student Services, 1111 W. Sixth St., A200, Austin 78703. 4. Fax transfer requests and required documents to the Office of Student Services at 512-414-4994.
Frozen Schools Each year, Austin ISD determines which schools (K-12) should be frozen to transfers because they have, or are expected to have, enrollments that exceed their capacities. Also, some schools are frozen to maintain stability in tracking patterns.
Schools Frozen to Transfers in 2018–19: High schools: Akins, Bowie and McCallum Middle schools: Lamar and Murchison Elementary schools: Baldwin, Baranoff, Becker (PK–2)*, Blazier, Brentwood, Bryker Woods, Casis, Cowan, Davis, Doss, Gullett, Hill, Kiker, Lee (K–5)**, Maplewood, Mathews, Menchaca, Oak Hill, Reilly (PK–2)*, Ridgetop, Summitt, Sunset Valley (PK–2)* and Zilker. *These grades will accept dual language applications. **Lee Elementary will be frozen from K–5 to accommodate a construction project but will continue to accept transfers for sixth grade.
More Information View the AISD Student Transfer Policy online. Questions? Please contact the Office of Student Services at 512- 414-1726.
Austin ISD Antidiscrimination Policy The Austin Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age or disability in its programs or activities
DO WHAT MOVES YOU
STARTING 1/23/18 TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 4:00PM-5:15PM MEET IN ROOM 407 REGISTRATION
WWW.BONESHAKER.ORG/RUNCLUBS TRAIN WITH COACH $100 PER SEMESTER CONTRERAS AND COACH REYES EACH SEMESTER RECEIVE: 2X PER WEEK 12 WEEKS OF TRAINING T-SHIRT + SWAG ENTRY TO A LOCAL RUN DO WHAT MOVES YOU
COMENZANDO 1/23/18 MARTES & JUEVES 4:00PM-5:30PM NOS ENCONTRAMOS EN ROOM 407 REGISTRO
WWW.BONESHAKER.ORG/RUNCLUBS ENTRENA CON COACH $100 SEMESTRE CONTRERAS Y COACH REYES CADA SEMESTRE RECIBEN: 2X POR SEMANA 12 SEMANAS DE ENTRENAMIENTO CAMISETA ENTRADA A UNA CARRERA LOCAL We’d like to invite you to our event Peace Through P.I.E. Because “Peace Includes Everyone” we would like to invite you to join students, staff, and families for an evening of fine arts performances, song, dance, poetry by our performing arts students at our Peace Through P.I.E. event. Come and enjoy sweet and savory pies and prizes. Please wear tie-dye.
When: January 22, 2018 from 6pm – 7pm Where: Lamar Middle School & Fine Arts Academy Cafeteria, 6201 Wynona Ave, Austin, TX
If you would like, you may bring a pie as a donation. 2018 LAMAR GIRLS’ SOCCER
PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Monday 3:50 – 5:15 Wednesday 3:50 – 5:15 Thursday 3:50 – 5:15 GAME SCHEDULE
Saturday, 1/13 Covington vs. LAMAR Lamar 9:00 AM (A), 10:30 AM (B) Saturday, 1/20 LAMAR vs. Burnet at Burnet 9:00 AM (A), 10:30 AM (B) Saturday, 1/27 Means vs. LAMAR Lamar 9:00 AM (A), 10:30 AM (B) Saturday, 2/3 LAMAR vs. Webb at Webb 9:00 AM (A only) Saturday, 2/11 LAMAR vs. Kealing at McCallum 9:00 AM (A), 10:30 AM (B) Saturday, 2/18 Dobie vs. LAMAR Lamar 9:00 AM (A only)
Scottie Lamar Athletic Booster Club (“Scottie LAB”) Your membership supports all Lamar Student Athletes
Player’s Information
Name: Grade: M F Name: Grade: M F Name: Grade: M F
Parent’s Contact Info
Name: Email: Phone:
Memberships & Donations (Cash – or – Check payable to Scottie LAB)
Scottie LAB Membership: $30 x _____ = $______(Become a Scottie LAB member and receive a “Lamar Athletics” auto decal)
Specific Individual sport contributions:
M F ______$100 x _____ = $______
M F ______$_____ x _____ = $______
Total $______
Volunteer Opportunities: I want to be a team parent – coordinate meals and communicate with coach and parents
Contact me for volunteer opportunities
Questions? Jenne Fanning @ [email protected] Michelle Rosales @ [email protected]
“SIGN UP” to support the Scotties
ADVERTISE with a FENCE SIGN on BURNET RD and SUPPORT THE LAMAR PTA
Lamar Middle School & Fine Arts Academy is giving local businesses and families the opportunity to place signage on the school’s fence line running along Burnet Road near the intersection of Koenig/Allandale Road. This is the 4th busiest intersection in Austin, with an average of 37,000 vehicles moving through it each day.
Signs will hang from August 28 – December 20 2017, January 1 – June 4 2018, and June 11 – August 21 2018. Proration for a specific term is available, please email for those rates. PRICES $1,500 – 4x6 sign $1,000 – 3x5 sign $ 500 – 2x4 sign
Advertisers must submit final artwork in .eps or .ai formats. Color and full bleeds accepted.
Contact the sponsorship committee at [email protected].
Sign revenue supports the Lamar PTA 501(c)(3), which funds academic, arts and athletic programming. All donations are tax deductible to the full extent allowable by law.
LAMAR MIDDLE SCHOOL & FINE ARTS ACADEMY • 6201 WYNONA AVE • AUSTIN TX • 78757 • 512.414.3217
th 7 Grade Pre‐AP ELA
Weekend Outing We’re reading it in class and now you can see it live!
When: Saturday, February 10 at 2:30
Where: ZACH Scott Theatre
Tickets: $45 (group rate)
Join us or sponsor a student by donating to the Lamar ELA account. Make checks payable to Lamar ELA Department.
Winner of the 2015 Tony Award for Best New Play, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is a “dazzling, pulse-pounding and remarkable” (Time Out New York) adaptation of Mark Haddon’s internationally best-selling novel. Fifteen-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain and is very gifted at math. He is exceptionally intelligent, but unfortunately ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. When he falls under suspicion for killing the neighbor’s dog, Christopher is determined to identify the culprit in true Sherlock Holmes style, which leads him on a thrilling journey across London that will change his life forever. ZACH’s production will immerse you inside Christopher’s world with physical storytelling and an extraordinary video design. A theatrical event for the entire family!
http://tickets.zachtheatre.org/single/PSDetail.aspx?psn=6558
Run to the Sun Family 5K & Kids’ K!
Join us February 3rd @ Camp Mabry for the 8th Annual Run to the Sun Family 5K & Kids’ 1K!
Get more info and register at www.AustinYouthFitness.com!
ARTWORK CONTEST DETAILS:
WHO: Any current Lamar student
WHAT: Create an original piece of art that can be used for our Dance 1 spring recital program and posters. The recital will feature jazz dance pieces from different time periods: “The Jazz Club” is our theme (but we are open to different ideas).
DUE DATE: Wednesday, March 7th *Winner will be announced and prize will be awarded on March 9th
SUBMISSION: Your artwork can be submitted on paper or electronically. Please submit your artwork directly to a dance teacher or the office. Make sure to include your name and a way to contact you.
WHY: The Lamar Dance Dept. needs a jazz image for their Dance 1 Recital posters & programs and you have talent!
QUESTIONS: Contact [email protected]
Spring Workshops for Girls & The Adults in Their Lives by Barb Steinberg, LMSW & her Coaching Team www.barbsteinberg.com
Workshops for Adults:
Deciphering Girls’ Friendships *for adults
When it comes to her everchanging friendships, you may not always know how to respond or how best to help her. Breakups, Distancing, Backstabbing, switching friend groups, friends making poor choices… will cover it all! Learn more…
Date/Time: Wednesday, January 17th, 12:00-1:30pm Location: 2208 Forest Bend Drive; 78704 Cost: $40/person; $35/person if you bring a friend/partner
Reconnection: A Retreat for Moms of Teen Girls *for adults
Are you having the experience you want as you parent your daughter? This 3-hour retreat will be a time for you to feel nurtured while you explore your present relationship with your daughter and envision the future relationship you want to have. Learn more…
Date/Time: Friday, Feb. 16th; 9am-12pm Location: 2208 Forest Bend Drive; 78704 – near Zilker Park Cost: $99 early bird rate before Friday, Jan. 26th ($111 after Jan. 26th)
Harnessing Her Emotions *for adults
In teenagers, crazy can seem normal…big emotions: hysterically crying, belly laughing, red faced anger. You need tools on how to contain the crazy and not lose your own mind. Learn more…
Date/Time: Thursday, March 22nd, 12:00-1:15pm Location: 2208 Forest Bend Drive; 78704 Cost: $40/person; $35/person if you bring a friend/partner
Workshops for Girls:
Finding Her Tribe – for 4th-7th grade girls
Tribes and BFFs change quickly in girl world…there is distancing, choosing new groups, discovering new activities which bring new girls, etc. They often want and need to form new friendships, but it can be tricky and scary. Learn more…
Date/Time: Sunday, March 4th; 1:00-2:30pm Location: 1007 Mopac circle; 78746 – Suite 202 Cost: $35/girl
Managing Middle School Jitters - for 4th & 5th grade girls
She’s saying goodbye to her elementary days and looking ahead to the uncharted territory of middle school. That can bring fear and trepidation. We’ll unpack the “big move” together. Learn more…
Date/Time: Sunday, May 6th; 1:00-2:30pm Location: 1007 Mopac circle; 78746 – Suite 202 Cost: $35/girl
*Register for all workshops at www.barbsteinberg.com
Regional Camps & Recreation Ideas Supporting Students and Adults of Varying Abilities
Session will offer: Special Guest Presenters: City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department Information on diverse camps and recreation opportunities Free bound copy of “2018 Recreation and Camp Guide,” produced by AISD “Camp Checklist” tools and strategies for building successful camp transitions
Location: Lamar Middle School, 6201 Wynona Ave., Austin 78757 Date: Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018 Time: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Target Audience: Parents & Educators Hosted by: Lamar Middle School Special Education Campus Parent Ambassador Program, Family and School Support Team (FASST) and Parent Engagement Support Office
Refreshments and Spanish interpretation available.
Registration Required: Online Registration Link Bilingual Phone Registration: 512-414-0726 or 512-414-5834 Limited Childcare provided through Registration Process. Campamentos regionales e ideas para recreación Apoyando a estudiantes y adultos con habilidades variadas
La sesión ofrecerá: Ponentes invitados especiales: El Departamento de Parques y Recreación de la Ciudad de Austin Información sobre diversos campamentos e ideas para recreación Copia gratuita de la Guía de campamentos y recreación 2018, elaborada por el AISD “Lista de recursos para campamentos” ideas y estrategias para una transición acertada Ubicación: Escuela Secundaría Lamar, 6201 Wynona Ave., Austin 78757 Fecha: Martes Feb. 13, 2018 Hora: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Público: Padres de familia y docentes Patrocinado por: El Programa de Padres Embajadores (CPA) de la Escuela del área de Educación Especial, Equipo de Apoyo Escolar y Familiar (FASST) y la Oficina de Apoyo y Participación de Padres de Familia.
Se ofrecerán refrigerios, habrá interpretación al español.
Es necesario registrarse en: Online Registration Link Linea bilingüe para registrarse: 512-414-0726 o 512-414-5834 Un servicio limitado de guardería se brindará durante el proceso de registración. WESTOVER HILLS CHURCH AND ANDERSON HS present MENTAL HEALTH SUMMIT
FEBRUARY 3, 2018 9AM -3:30PM
8403 MESA DR, AUSTIN, TX 78759
For more information visit http://westover.org/parentingisweird/ Everyday Preventive Actions That Can Help Fight Germs, Like Flu CDC recommends a three-step approach to fighting the flu.
CDC recommends a three-step approach to fighting influenza (flu). The first and most important step is to get a flu vaccination each year. But if you get the flu, there are prescription antiviral drugs that can treat your illness. Early treatment is especially important for the elderly, the very young, people with certain chronic health conditions, and pregnant women. Finally, everyday preventive actions may slow the spread of germs that cause respiratory (nose, throat, and lungs) illnesses, like flu. This flyer contains information about everyday preventive actions.
How does the flu spread? Flu viruses are thought to spread mainly from person to person through droplets made when people with flu cough, sneeze, or talk. Flu viruses also may spread when people touch something with flu virus on it and then touch their mouth, eyes, or nose. Many other viruses spread these ways too.People infected with flu may be able to infect others beginning 1 day before symptoms develop and up to 5-7 days after becoming sick. That means you may be able to spread the flu to someone else before you know you are sick as well as while you are sick. Young children, those who are severely ill, and those who have severely weakened immune systems may be able to infect others for longer than 5-7 days.
What are everyday preventive actions? • Try to avoid close contact with sick people. • If you or your child gets sick with flu-like illness, CDC recommends that you (or your child) stay home for at least 24 hours after the fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities. The fever should be gone without the use of a fever-reducing medicine. • While sick, limit contact with others as much as possible to keep from infecting them. • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it. • Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub. • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs spread this way. • Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that may be contaminated with germs like the flu. • If an outbreak of flu or another illness occurs, follow public health advice. This may include information about how to increase distance between people and other measures.
For more information, visit: www.cdc.gov/flu or call 1-800-CDC-INFO What additional steps can I take at work to help stop the spread of germs that can cause respiratory illness, like flu? • Find out about your employer’s plans if an outbreak of flu or another illness occurs and whether flu vaccinations are offered on-site. • Routinely clean frequently touched objects and surfaces, including doorknobs, keyboards, and phones, to help remove germs. • Make sure your workplace has an adequate supply of tissues, soap, paper towels, alcohol-based hand rubs, and disposable wipes. • Train others on how to do your job so they can cover for you in case you or a family member gets sick and you have to stay home. • If you begin to feel sick while at work, go home as soon as possible.
What additional preventive actions can I take to protect my child from germs that can cause respiratory illness, like flu? • Find out about plans your child’s school, child care program, or college has if an outbreak of flu or another illness occurs and whether flu vaccinations are offered on-site. • Make sure your child’s school, child care program, or college routinely cleans frequently touched objects and surfaces, and that they have a good supply of tissues, soap, paper towels, alcohol-based hand rubs, and disposable wipes on-site. • Ask how sick students and staff are separated from others and who will care for them until they can go home.
Everyday preventive actions can help slow the spread of germs that can cause many different illnesses and may offer some protection against the flu.
CS HCVG-15-FLU-104 10/24/2016 Last Updated October 24, 2016 Children with these conditions and children who are receiving long-term aspirin therapy can have severe illness from the flu. How does the flu spread? Most experts believe that flu viruses spread mainly by droplets made when people with the flu cough, sneeze or talk. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby. Less often, a person might get the flu by touching something that has flu virus on it and then touching their own mouth, eyes or nose. What are the symptoms of the flu? Symptoms of the flu can include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills, fatigue and sometimes vomiting and diarrhea (more common in children than adults). Some people with the flu will not have a fever. How long can a sick person spread the flu to others? The Flu: People with the flu may be able to infect others by A Guide For Parents shedding virus from 1 day before getting sick to 5 to 7 days after. However, children and people with weakened FLU INFORMATION immune systems can shed virus for longer, and may be still contagious past 5 to 7 days of flu illness, especially if they What is the flu? still have symptoms. Influenza (the flu) is an infection of the nose, throat, PROTECT YOUR CHILD and lungs caused by influenza viruses. There are many different influenza viruses that are constantly How can I protect my child against the flu? To protect against the flu, the first and most important changing. Flu viruses cause illness, hospital stays and thing you can do is to get a flu vaccine for yourself and deaths in the United States each year. your child. The flu can be very dangerous for children. Each year u Vaccination is recommended for everyone 6 months and older. about 20,000 children younger than 5 years old are u It’s especially important that young children and hospitalized from flu complications, like pneumonia. children with long term health conditions get vaccinated. (See list of conditions in “How serious How serious is the flu? is the flu?”) Flu illness can vary from mild to severe. While the flu can u Caregivers of children with health conditions or be serious even in people who are otherwise healthy, it can of children younger than 6 months old should get be especially dangerous for young children and children vaccinated. (Babies younger than 6 months are too of any age who have certain long-term health conditions, young to be vaccinated themselves.) including asthma (even mild or controlled), neurological u Another way to protect babies is to vaccinate and neurodevelopmental conditions, chronic lung disease, pregnant women. Research shows that flu vaccination heart disease, blood disorders, endocrine disorders (such gives some protection to the baby both while the as diabetes), kidney, liver, and metabolic disorders, and woman is pregnant and for up to 6 months after the weakened immune systems due to disease or medication. baby is born. Flu vaccine is updated annually to protect against the flu viruses that research indicates are most likely to cause illness during the upcoming flu season. Flu vaccines are made using strict safety and production measures. Over the years, millions of flu vaccines have been given in the United States with a very good safety record. Is there a medicine to treat the flu? Antiviral drugs are prescription medicines that can be used IF YOUR CHILD IS SICK to treat and prevent influenza illness. They can make people feel better and get better sooner. Antivirals can What can I do if my child gets sick? mean the difference between having milder illness instead Talk to your doctor early if you are worried about of very serious illness that could result in a hospital stay. your child’s illness. Antiviral drugs are different from antibiotics, which fight against bacterial infections. They work best when started Make sure your child gets plenty of rest and drinks enough during the first 2 days of illness. It’s very important that fluids. If your child is 5 years and older and does not have antiviral drugs are used early to treat the flu in people who other health problems and gets flu-like symptoms, including are very sick (for example, people who are in the hospital) a fever and/or cough, consult your doctor as needed. or who are at high risk of having serious flu complications. Children younger than 5 years of age – especially those Other people with flu illness may also benefit from taking younger than 2 years old – and children with certain chronic antiviral drugs. These drugs can be given to children and conditions, including asthma, diabetes and disorders of pregnant women. the brain or nervous system, at high risk of serious flu- What are some of the other ways I can related complications. If your child is at high risk for flu protect my child against the flu? complications, call your doctor or take them to the doctor In addition to getting vaccinated, you and your children can right away if they develop flu-like symptoms. take everyday steps to help prevent the spread of germs. What if my child seems very sick? These include: Even previously healthy children can get very sick from the flu. u Stay away from people who are sick. u If your child is sick with flu-like illness, try to keep Make sure your child gets plenty of rest and drinks enough him or her in a separate room from others in the fluids. If your child is 5 years or older and does not have household, if possible. other health problems and gets flu-like symptoms, including u CDC recommends that your sick child stay home a fever and/or cough, consult your doctor as needed: for at least 24 hours after his or her fever is gone u Fast breathing or trouble breathing except to get medical care or for other necessities. The fever should be gone without the use of a fever- u Bluish or gray skin color reducing medicine. u Not drinking enough fluids (not going to the bathroom u Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you or not making as much urine as they normally do) cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after u Severe or persistent vomiting it has been used. u Not waking up or not interacting u Wash hands often with soap and water. If soap u Being so irritable that the child does not and water are not available, use an alcohol-based want to be held hand rub. u Flu-like symptoms improve but then return u Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs with fever and worse cough spread this way. u Has other conditions (like heart or lung disease, u Clean and disinfect hard surfaces and objects that diabetes,or asthma) and develops flu symptoms, may be contaminated with germs, including bathroom including a fever and/or cough. surfaces, kitchen counters and toys for children. Clean by wiping them down with a household disinfectant Can my child go to school, day care according to directions or camp if he or she is sick? on the product label. No. Your child should stay home to rest and to avoid giving the flu to other children or caregivers. These everyday steps are a good way to When can my child go back to school reduce your chances of after having the flu? getting sick. However, Keep your child home from school, day care or camp for a yearly flu vaccine at least 24 hours after their fever is gone. (The fever should is the best protection be gone without the use of a fever-reducing medicine.) A against flu illness. fever is defined as 100°F (37.8°C) or higher. For more information, visit www.cdc.gov/flu or www.flu.gov or call 800-CDC-INFO
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The Story:
“West Side Story is historically one of the most important American musicals. With its dark subject matter, focusing on social problems, and sophisticated score, the show was a turning point in American Musical Theatre.” -- Frank Benge, Broadway World Austin
From the first notes to the final breath, Arthur Laurents's powerful love story remains relevant and socially impactful. The score by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim is widely regarded as one of the best ever written. In West Side Story, Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is transported to modern-day New York City as two young, idealistic lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs, the "American" Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks. The couple’s struggle to survive in a world of hate, violence and prejudice is one of the most innovative, heart-wrenching and relevant musical dramas of our time.
More than in most musicals , the book, music, lyrics, and staging come together as a perfectly unified whole, speaking with one voice. Musical theatre is by its nature a collaborative art form, but rarely do the many parts make such a consistently crafted statement. Driven by the vision of Jerome Robbins, the greatest talents on Broadway created a musical that is specific yet universal. As long as there are differences between groups of people, as long as there are haves and have-nots, there will be resentment and hatred; as hard as it may be to accept, West Side Story will always be timely.
West Side Story has sensitive content. Use your judgement if planning to attend with younger children.
Tickets may be purchased in advance at https://mccallum.ludustickets.com/ Student tickets are $7; adults are $16, and seniors are $12. Add $2 for tickets purchased at the door, except at the student rate. Group rates for groups of 10 or more receive a 10% discount for online purchases. Opening night is a special Middle School event. Parents and chaperones pay tickets at the student rate of $7 when buying online in advance. Middle school groups will get a talk back with the cast and crew after the show. Show runs February 1-4 and 8-11. All shows are at 7:00pm, only Sunday shows are at 2:00pm A portion of all proceeds from MacTheatre’s West Side Story will go towards relief efforts in Puerto Rico.