We hope students enjoyed another long weekend and are excited to kick off this week! A reminder that Monday, October 14, is a student holiday in honor of Indigenous Peoples Day.
If you would like to learn more about this observance, please review these resources:
Five Ideas for Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day. This Smithsonian magazine article explains the importance of Indigenous People’s Day and provides thoughtful suggestions for how to celebrate this holiday.
This New York Times article provides the history of Indigenous Peoples’ Day and speaks to current issues facing indigenous people.
This NPR story explains what Indigenous Peoples’ Day means to Native Americans.
This week marks the end of the first nine weeks! Please take a moment to check your child's grades in the parent portal: portal.austinisd.org. Encourage them to submit any missing assignments and to coordinate with their teachers to correct or make up any missed exams. It’s important for students to finish strong as we wrap up this grading period!
Also, we’d like to remind everyone to submit absence notes to the front office promptly. Absences can add up quickly! Did you know that missing two or more days each month means a student could miss more than 10% of the school year? This can lead to students receiving an "NC" (No Credit) on their transcripts, even if they pass the class. Attendance truly matters! Please check your child’s attendance regularly in the parent portal: portal.austinisd.org.
Thank you for your continued support in helping your students achieve their best this year!
Let’s make it a great week to be an O. Henry Mustang!
☮️, ❤️, and 🐴’s,
Marlo Malott
