Akins PTSA Newsletter

We hope the transition back to school has gone smoothly and that you've had some great conversations with your children about their new classes and teachers. Below you'll find important dates and information about getting more involved in the Akins community.

The Akins Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) is a non-profit volunteer organization which serves to support the students, teachers, and staff at Akins Early College High School through volunteering and fundraising.

As a member of the PTSA you can attend short monthly meetings throughout the year that will enable you to make suggestions and provide your input. If you don't have time to attend meetings but still want to help, you can choose to become a member and your dues will financially support our annual goals.

By getting involved or just paying your membership dues, you’ll be part of the solution, helping to make a positive change for our campus and our community. There is no wrong way to PTSA!

Membership Dues

Adult $15.00

Student $10.00

How can I pay my PTSA dues?

Online Portal bit.ly/joinakinsptsa

Check/Cash

Make checks payable to Akins High School PTSA and drop off in the main office or mail to:
Akins PTSA, 10701 S 1st Street, Austin, TX 78748. Be sure to include name and email address of the person/people for whom you are paying membership dues.

You may remember that last year, the Akins PTSA advocated for additional funding in the upcoming AISD bond package. Due in part to this advocacy, our school's allocation in the proposal went from $7.5 million to $15.7 million. This increase is primarily due to an additional $9M allocated to Career and Technology Education (CTE) improvements. Although we would have preferred that the bond include funds for a new wing to replace our portables, these additional funds will still be incredibly impactful for our students and teachers.

Akins' proposed funding would go toward the following projects:

High priority facility deficiencies (may include life safety system, security, heating and air conditioning, plumbing, etc.), school mental health center, football/soccer field upgrades (artificial turf, lights and seating), secure entry vestibule, CTE improvements

The full $2.44B bond proposal and an interactive map can be viewed at https://bond.austinschools.org/bond-proposal.

This bond will be on the November 8 ballot for public vote.

If you have any questions about the bond or Akins' allocation, reach out to Trudy Richards at akinshsptsa@gmail.com or to the district directly via their Let's Talk portal.

Picture Day, August 30-31 (during social studies/AVID/SEL classes)

PTSA Meeting - September 7, 5:30 - 6:30 pm

CAC Meeting, September 7, 6:30 - 7:30 pm

Back to School Night - September 14, 6:00 - 7:30 pm

Coffee with the Principal - September 15, 9:30 - 10:30 am

The PTSA is collaborating with some Akins' staff members to renovate the teacher workroom and create a zen den. We hope to have this project completed by the end of October, but are still in need of some decor and accessories. If you'd like to contribute by purchasing something off of our Amazon wishlist, we'd appreciate it! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1MW032NPTY159?ref_=wl_share

Did you know that when you shop at Amazon, you can choose to support Akins PTSA at no cost to you? Last year, we received over $100 from this program that was used to support students and teachers.

Simply visit https://smile.amazon.com/ch/74-2974782 and select PTA Texas Congress 10073 W Charles Akins High School as your preferred charity. Then start your shopping at smile.amazon.com and Amazon will donate 0.5% of your purchase to the Akins PTSA.

What is the CAC?

Campus Advisory Councils are committees of parents, students, business and community representatives, teachers, principals, and other campus staff. The formation of CACs is required by state law (Texas Education Code, §11.251).

What does the CAC do?

Specific functions of CACs include providing review and comment on:

• Campus Educational Program
• Campus Performance
• Campus Improvement Plan
• Campus Staff Development Plan
• Campus-Level Waiver Requests to the State
• Campus Budget

When does the CAC Meet?

We meet on the first Wednesday of every month form 6:30-7:30 in the Library. CAC members are strongly encouraged to also attend our monthly PTSA meetings, conveniently scheduled for the first Wednesday of every month at 5:30 pm.

If you are interested in joining the CAC please email our Parent Support Specialist Connie Miralrio at connie.miralrio@austinisd.org for more information.

Email: akinshsptsa@gmail.com
Website: https://akinsechs.austinschools.org/ptsa
Location: 10701 South 1st Street, Austin, TX, USA
Phone: 512-560-7543
Facebook: facebook.com/AkinsHighSchoolPTSA