Akins PTSA Newsletter
May 2023
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PTSA Updates
Less than 3 weeks left in the year--let's finish strong, Eagle Families!
* Come out and see us tomorrow, Tuesday, May 9, at Chuy's Arbor Trails, for our last spirit night of the year. If you dine in, order online, or place a catering order between 4 and 9 pm and mention Akins, the PTSA will receive 10% of your total food order. See the flyer below for more details. (Teachers--see your boxes for coupons for FREE QUESO from Chuy's!)
* Teacher appreciation week is May 8-12. Be sure to thank a teacher this week--even a quick email can be a huge boost to morale in this busy season.
PTSA has coordinated daily celebration of teachers by our community partners (see the full schedule below), will be providing a nacho bar for all staff on Friday, and has been collecting items for teacher goodie bags. If you'd like to purchase one of the remaining items off our Amazon wishlist, click here. If you would prefer to make a monetary contribution to help us support this project, you can do so at this link. We are fully staffed for volunteers for the week--thank you!
* Our last PTSA meeting of the year was Wednesday, May 3. Read the minutes from that meeting here. If you'd like to get involved with PTSA for next year, we'd love to have you! Reach out to us at akinshsptsa@gmail.com for more details on ways you can help.
* Follow us on social media to stay informed! We're on Facebook and have a new account on Twitter.
Upcoming Events
AP Testing - May 1-12
Teacher Appreciation Week - May 8 - 12
Senior Breakfast - May 12
Akins Football Spring Game - May 12, 6 pm, Burger Stadium
Class of 2023 Prom - May 13
Senior Finals - May 15 - 18
Senior Panoramic Photo - May 17
Grade 9-11 Finals - May 22 - 25
Last Day of Classes - May 25
Graduation - May 31, 7 pm, Burger Stadium
Don't forget to register your child for 2023-24
To register online, click here: https://www.austinisd.org/enroll
If you need help with the online sign-up process through your parent portal, come to one of the in-person enrollment clinics on Friday mornings from 8:30 - 11 am with Connie Miralrio, Akins Parent Support Specialist, or reach out to her via email at connie.miralrio@austinisd.org.
PArent information for graduating seniors
Last Chance to Join the PTSA!
We have more than 2,600 students at Akins and our goal this year is 200 members. So far, we have 101.
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. You can also donate to specific projects at the same link below.
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: 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.
How Else Can I Help?
Become a CAC Member
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.
