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Aug 7
Staff Hub
Find all the important school documents & schedules in the Hub
https://bit.ly/millsmountaintop
Password: ILoveMills
PD Week Agenda & PD Docs
PD Week Agenda-
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ssyo7jju6Gjfx71aq_QlRZE7oHobxtsaGXpkO_Z2p1Y/edit?usp=sharing
School Schedule 26-27-
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1oCYhWXy1Ch4A2Kgm8oF8sabIdAFY8yRpf_o8jzsYchA/edit?usp=sharing
BOY Data Rosters-
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1EbrE7GowJdtUcnQMHo45HLuDFHsZysse?usp=drive_link
Character Strong & Classroom Management (Jen Beeler's Presentation)-
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/13dMOw4C2kz-1kc2r_JeO4Lur5v686YcZhvh553MYN_Y/edit?usp=sharing
Austin ISD Required Trainings-
GT Annual Training-
https://austin.truenorthlogic.com/ia/empari/pdAdmin/courseSearch/viewPdCourseDetails?courseId=47235
This Week & Looking Ahead
Fri 8/7
7:30am All Staff Sign In--> Front Office
7:30-11:30 Planning & Prep in your classrooms
**10:00am-11:30am Sped Team Meeting Library
11:30-1pm Lunch On Your Own
1:00-3:30 Planning & Prep in your Classrooms
Team Planning Time: TBD
Complete Required Employee Trainings - note 4 courses by -8/31/2026
Monday 8/10
7:45am Campus PD Day in Cafeteria (Breakfast: Wholy Bagel Lunch: Tarka Indian Kitchen)
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ssyo7jju6Gjfx71aq_QlRZE7oHobxtsaGXpkO_Z2p1Y/edit?usp=sharing
Tuesday 8/11
7:45am Campus PD Day in Library (Breakfast & Lunch on Your Own)
Wednesday 8/12
District Job Alike Day
Please review your job alike specific locations through the PD agenda: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ssyo7jju6Gjfx71aq_QlRZE7oHobxtsaGXpkO_Z2p1Y/edit?usp=sharing
Thursday 8/13
7:45am Campus PD Day
Classroom teachers will meet with Sped teachers to review students with IEPs in your classrooms.
3:00- Welcome Email (Bcc all families)- Classroom Teachers
Case Manager Welcome Email to Families- Sped Case Managers
Friday 8/14
7:45am Campus PD Day (Breakfast: Snooze Lunch: Cabo Bob's) in Cafeteria
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ssyo7jju6Gjfx71aq_QlRZE7oHobxtsaGXpkO_Z2p1Y/edit?usp=sharing
Furniture Requests
Daniela Kuhn is working through the Google Form you submitted last May with furniture requests. If you have new requests, please reach out directly to Daniela and cc admin team.
Thank you for your patience and flexibility during this process. Requests made in August will take time to process, approve, and fulfill.
Campus Staffing Roster & Updated School Map
School Map:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1aPkDcUqZszJ9B8aDtupOEuhOk3U2VHyxNfSIEAP_bgU/edit?usp=drive_linkPLED Hours Opportunities
Professional Learning Exchange Opportunities
All teachers must meet a minimum of 12 PLED hours for the 26-27 school year. PLED offerings can be found in HCP (in your Portal). You may filter the Course Catalog to view PLED-Eligible Sections.
Here are a few AISD PLED eligible PDs worth taking a look at & signing up for:
- AISD Classroom Management Training- July 28, 2026 Course Number: 47186
- Content-Based Language Instruction: I. Essential Practices for Elevating Student Outcomes in PK-2nd ESL Classrooms- September 29, 2026 Course Number: 109183
- Content-Based Language Instruction: II. The Next Step Grades PK & 2 October 21, 2026 Course Number 109188
- Content-Based Language Instruction: I. Essential Practices for Elevating Student Outcomes in 3rd - 5th Grade ESL Classrooms September 30, 2026 Course Number Course Number 109184
- Content-Based Language Instruction: II. The Next Step Grades 3rd-5th October 22, 2026 Course Number 10919
Other PLED eligible opportunities:
- Positive Mindset Habits for Teachers: 10 Steps to Reduce Stress, Increase Student Engagement, and Reignite Your Passion for Teaching
The book is $10 on amazon.com and you are responsible for getting your own copy. Amy Jackson is facilitating this PLED approved book study. Please reach out to Amy with questions and details. The first meeting is Aug 11 at 1:30pm in the library.
If you are requesting PLED credit for something not listed in the HCP, please reach out to Angela.
Staff Birthdays
August Birthdays
Aug 1st - Ara Doffing
Aug 3rd - Lidia Cartagena
Aug 9th - Salma ElMandari
Aug 17th - Hyden Johnson & Maria Garcia
Aug 30th - Steven Schooler
Don't Forget: Nominate Magnificent Mountain Lions & Staff Millies!
Character Strong Monthly Words
School Schedule & Duty Schedule
School Schedule
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1oCYhWXy1Ch4A2Kgm8oF8sabIdAFY8yRpf_o8jzsYchA/edit?usp=sharing
Duty Schedule (EA teachers, Sped teachers, Sped TAs, Counselors, Office Staff) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o_rr1uLWlenjr0LZK6m4SoKFXIr4SQ0Vlmt4awE0FJM/edit?usp=sharing