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2011-2012 AHS News, May 14-20, 2012
This newsletter is provided as a service to our membership by the Austin High School PTSA. Comments? Questions? Please contact Newsletter Editor Elise Schram,
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. Submissions for the newsletter should be received by noon on Thursday's for the following week's newsletter.
IN THIS ISSUE:
1. Maroon Maxims
Tea With the Principal, May 15
Notification Needed if Not Returning to AHS
Please Volunteer to Help Welcome New Maroons, August 17
Yearbook Distribution Day, May 14
2. PTSA Precis
Volunteer at the Attendance or Principal's Desk
PTSA's Hardcopy Newsletter Submissions Due May 15
3. Activities and Accolades
Academics
Trustee Awards, May 17
Arts
Camp Red Dragon Registration Going on Now
Orchestra
Awards Banquet
Last Concert of the Year
Camp
Athletics
Freshman Football Information Night, May 16
Spring Football Game, May 18
Football Program Ads for Fall 2012 Program on Sale Until May 15
4. Class News
Senior Summary
Seniors, Where are You Headed
Invitations, Caps, Gowns
Senior Prom News
Details
Help Needed
Parents invited
Tuxedo Specials
Baccalaureate Celebration, May 27
Senior Celebration, June 1
5. College Connection
Making the Transition from High School to College
College Visits are Back Around Austin
ACC Dual Credit Requirements
6. Extra! Extra!
GENaustin Accepting Applications
Retirement Celebration for Casis Teachers, May 20
Friday Night at House Park
SFA Society Annual Fundraiser, September 2, 2012
7. Looking Ahead
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1. Maroon Maxims
Tea With the Principal, May 15.
Tea With the Principal - Change of Date! - May 15, 5:30 PM, Café Austin...last one of this school year.
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Notification Needed if Not Returning to AHS.
Please contact Ms. Estrada at 414-7217 if you know that your student will not be returning to AHS next Fall 2012. For tracking purposes, the school must be notified and document even if the family moves from the area. Please call her if you have any questions.
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Please Volunteer to Help Welcome New Maroons, August 17.
Will you be in town August 17? Parent volunteers are needed to help LINK Crew students welcome incoming Freshmen! Click here for an itinerary of the day's events and where parents (21 of them) are needed. Can you help from 1:00-3:30 PM on August 17? Please call Jennifer Giannou, 350-8250, or email her at
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before May 31!
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Yearbook Distribution Day, May 14.
2012 Comet Yearbooks are here! Tuesday, May 14th is our first distribution day. Students can come to room 335 starting at A lunch to pick up their yearbooks.
Yearbooks are still on sale for $65 through Monday, but the price goes up to $70 on Tuesday because we have to charge sales tax once we start handing them out. You can still order using cash or check in room 335. And you can still order on-line with a credit card at www.balfour.com.
2010 Comet Yearbook QR Codes: This year the Comet Yearbook will include 14 bonus video slide shows with hundreds of pictures. There are QR Codes on each section divider page and a stick-on label with QR Codes inside the back cover.
*To access the video slide shows using QR Codes on your smart phone, follow these instructions: Go to the apps store on your smart phone > Search for barcode scanners > Download and install a barcode scanner on your phone > Scan the QR Code and play the video slide show on your phone.
*To play the video slide show on your computer follow these instructions: Open your browser > Type in the URL shown under the QR Code and play the video slide show on your computer
We hope you love the new technology. We can give you more pictures at no additional charge.
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2. PTSA Precis
Volunteer at the Attendance or Principal's Desk.
If you are interested in volunteering in the AHS office at either the attendance or principal’s desk next school year, please contact Jana Lewis at
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to sign up. It is a great way to meet the students and stay connected.
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PTSA's Hardcopy Newsletter Submissions Due May 15.
It is time to prepare this school year's Final Spring Issue of the Austin High School PTSA Newsletter that is mailed to every Austin High family at the end of May. The deadline for submission is May 15. Please send all articles, photos, etc. to
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. THANK YOU to everyone who has contributed articles this past year.
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3. Activities and Accolades
Academics
Trustee Awards, May 17.
AISD established "Trustee Scholarship Awards" to recognize and encourage outstanding academic achievement. Austin High will honor 2011-2012 recipients in a special presentation on Thursday, May 17, 7:00 PM, in the McGee PAC. Students should arrive at 6:30 PM and report to the band hall for line up.
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Arts
Camp Red Dragon Registration Going on Now.
Camp Red Dragon will take place June 4-8, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, at Austin High's Preas Theater. Registration for camp began April 1 and will continue through May 15 for $175. Late Registration begins May 16 and runs through June 4 and the cost is $200.
Students in Kindergarten through 5th grade will attend classes in acting, music, and movement each morning and spend the afternoon rehearsing. The week will conclude with a public performance on Friday evening!
Camp Red Dragon is led by Austin High Directors Annie & Billy Dragoo and the AHS Theatre students. Registration includes script, costumes, royalties for performance, and a snack each day. Campers bring their lunch are given time each day for a picnic lunch in the outside park next to the theater.
Registration includes snack, t-shirt, script, costume, supplies, and royalties. Students bring their lunch for an outside picnic each day.
This year our performance focus will be the Disney classic Aladdin. Complete with songs and characters from the movie.
Click here for a flyer or visit or visit www.reddragonplayers.com for more information. Click here for a registration form. Send questions to
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Orchestra News.
** Orchestra Awards Banquet. AHS Orchestra’s Annual “Awards & Banquet Ceremony” is Friday, May 18th, 7:00-9:00 PM with a dance following from 9:00–10:00 PM at the University of Texas, Etter-Harbin Alumni Center in the Connally Ballroom. Click here for invitation, menu and payment information. Questions? Contact Tina Ross at
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** AHS Orchestra’s Last Concert of the Year - May 15th, 7:00 PM, in the AHS PAC. Come and enjoy the award winning UIL orchestras as they play their last concert for the year and say “good-by” to the Class of 2012 Orchestra Seniors.
** Orchestra Camp - August 13–17, 9:00 AM – Noon.
The Austin High School Maroon Orchestra Summer Camp is mandatory for all orchestra students – including incoming freshman. The orchestra camp completed registration form and $25.00 fee are due to Ms. Solis by Sunday, May 20th. Checks are to be payable to “Austin High School Orchestra”. Click here to access details pertaining to the summer camp and registration form.
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Athletics
Freshman Football Information Night, May 16.
AHS Freshman Football Info Night will be held on the evening of May 16, 6:30 PM, in the AHS Cafeteria. All parents and future Maroons are invited to attend. Join us early to watch Maroon Football Practice 4:30-6:30 PM, if you can. Our team is working hard! Go Maroons! Loyal Forever!
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Spring Football Game, May 18.
Austin High Football Spring Game Event will be held at House Park Friday, May 18. Doors open at 6:00 PM. This community event is free admission and will have Roppolo's Pizza and Jim Jim's Water Ice available for purchase. Many of Austin High's athletic teams will be present with merchandise booths. There will be a dollar raffle with prizes consisting of a football autographed by Dallas Cowboy DeMarcus Ware, 2 tickets to a Texas Football game at DKR Stadium, and 12 Tickets to a Suite at a Round Rock Express Baseball game. Come support the Maroons as they head in a new direction under the leadership of the new Athletic Director and Head football Coach Mike Rosenthal. Click here for a flyer.
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Football Program Ads for Fall 2012 Program on Sale Until May 15.
Ads for the 2012 Austin High Football Program Book are for sale, now. 2012 is going to Bring Friday Nights Back to Austin High and we are going to have a great winning season. We hope you will join us and give us your generous support by purchasing Program ads. Click here for an ad flyer that outlines the specific prices and options for ads. If you have any questions, need more information, or need to have an ad picked up in person, please contact Reenie (788-1048) or Kent Collins (656-9035),
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4. Class News
Senior Summary
Seniors, Where are You Headed?
Continuing a yearly tradition, we will include a special section in the e-news devoted to the many diverse and interesting things our currents seniors will be doing post-high school graduation. College? Joining the military...the Peace Corp? River rafting on the Amazon? Let the Maroon nation know where you're headed! Please send information to Elise Schram,
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. The listings will begin with the May 7th issue and continue until graduation.
Blaire Barnes will attend NYU to study Communication and Media and will play volleyball.
Samantha Curran will attend Colorado College. Her major is currently undecided, but she will minor in Spanish and and will play soccer for the CC Tigers.
Zach Fielder will attend the College of Engineering at Santa Clara University in California.
Tess Geiger will attend the University of Colorado in Boulder this fall. She will study Engineering.
Clarissa Guerrero will attend Baylor University.
Whitney Hawthorne will attend Corpus Christi A & M this fall in the pre-nursing program.
Danielle Pierce will attend Texas A&M University
Darolyn Pierce will attend Baylor University
Lyndsey Rodriguez will attend Concordia University, Austin.
Daniel Ross will attend Southwestern University.
Justin Theis will attend Texas State University in San Marcos.
Caroline Wells will attend Auburn University in the fall.
Ethan Wissel will attend Bauer School of Business at the University of Houston.
Emily Wissel will attend University of Mary Hardin Baylor School of Business.
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Invitations, Caps, Gowns.
Attention Seniors and Parents, if you ordered invitations and paid for them in FULL, you can pick them up from either Ms. Fairchild or Ms. Lewis in the 2nd floor main office. Office hours are 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Caps/Gowns will be delivered on May 16 from 12:00 - 2:00 PM.
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Senior Prom News.
**Class of 2012 Prom Details.
Prom is Saturday, May 19, 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM, at UT's AT&T Conference Center / 1900 University Ave.
Ticket Sale: Tuesday, May 8th - Friday, May 18th, during lunch, outside the cafeteria. Pre-Sale Cost is $20 (cash or check made payable to “AHS-Class of 2012”.) Senior must be cleared of all obligations prior to purchasing a prom ticket, and obligations will be checked again at the door. For more details, click here.
Prom Parking: limited parking will be available at the conference center for $7 that night, with a few spots across the street for $5. As it is the same night as UT’s graduation, traffic will be a little crazy, so carpooling is recommended!
Entertainment: The evening will include music and dancing to the band “ DysFunkShun JunkShun” as well as a DJ, a casino including black jack and craps tables, a dessert buffet, photo opportunities by Photo Texas, prizes, and the crowning of the Prom King and Queen!
More information: contact Jenny Gaston at
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, 371-9633, or Amy Ehrlich at
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or 371-1539.
**Help Needed.
Please join us in making Prom a very fun and special event for our seniors. Click here for ways to help now. Let
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know as soon as you can where you would like to help out.
**Parents invited. We are inviting/encouraging any senior parent who wants to come help decorate for prom to join us at the AT & T Conference Center on Saturday, May 19th beginning at 9:00 AM. We hope to finished by 11:00 or so. That gives everyone a chance to see the venue if they would like.
**Two Prom Tuxedo Specials.
-Royal Tuxedo is offering a promotion! Click here for details. Email
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with questions or to request a tuxedo fitting during lunch.
-Wally’s Mens Wear in Casis Village has offered to give Austin High students a 10% discount on their tux rental for prom this year! Click here for more details on how you can save money and still look smokin’ at the Prom!
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Baccalaureate Celebration, May 27.
The Class of 2012 Baccalaureate Celebration will be Sunday May 27, 2:00 PM, in the AHS Gym. The purpose of the Baccalaureate is to create a setting for Class of 2012 graduates to hear a sermon of blessing that commends the graduates on their success and exalts them to bright futures. It's been an Austin High tradition for several years, but it is not school sponsored. Baccalaureate is a private event hosted by the Class of 2012 Booster Club and the AHS PTSA. All graduates and their families are invited to attend. Senior and Junior parents, contact Denise Pierce at
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if you are interested in serving on the planning committee.
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Senior Celebration, June 1.
Senior Celebration is Friday, June 1, 11:00 PM - Saturday, June 2, 5:00 AM, Shoal Crossing - 8611 N. Mopac, Austin, 78759. It is free to ALL SENIORS - Celebrate your achievements with your friends and classmates!! Enjoy an evening of entertainment, games, food and fun for all!! Win awesome prizes!!!
Doors close at 12:00 AM – no admittance after this time. Once you leave, you may not return. Click here for a flyer with more information.
Questions - contact Denise Rocha
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or Heather Azarmehr
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5. College Connection
Log onto Naviance, http://connection.naviance.com/austinhs, or contact Ms. Miller,
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, or Dr. Garza-Nyer,
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, in the College and Career Center with all of your questions and for the latest in college information and volunteer opportunities.
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Making the Transition from High School to College.
Dr. Pauravi Rana, psychiatrist at the UT Counseling and Mental Health Center, recently spoke to students and parents at LASA about the challenges of trasitioning to college. Click http://www.austinyouthmentoring.com/collegetransition to find links to the speaking notes and helpful resources for the new college student.
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College Visits are Back Around Austin.
Information and RSVP links to several College Visit sessions are listed on Naviance, http://connection.naviance.com/austinhs.
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ACC Dual Credit Requirements.
All the following must be completed before becoming an ACC student for Dual Credit:
- Online Application Must be complete www.austincc.edu (click apply)
- Print out and complete the residency form and complete (bring with you to advising)
- Complete the online ACC 101 www.austincc.edu (click apply-then ACC 101)
- Print out the ACC 101 advising checklist (bring with you to advising)
- Bring an official copy of your high school transcript to advising if going to ACC for advising. If you get advised at Austin High then the college center can print a copy for you.
- Bring your completed ECS Co-Enrollment Approval form with all signatures (5 ply carbon copy packet)
- Bring all paperwork to get advised by an ACC advisor. (At ACC or at designated AHS times TBD)
- You must have submitted your Meningitis Vaccine to Magnus Health before you will be able to register for class! Instructions on how to do this are sent to your ACC email account (which you create after applying online). You MUST obtain your vaccination for Bacterial Meningitis and submit it to magus health before ACC will allow you to officially register for your classes! Visit the College and Career Center for more information or contact Ms. Miller at
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- You must register for your ACC classes online after you have been advised and submitted your vaccine info.
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6. Extra! Extra
GENaustin Accepting Applications.
The school year may be coming to a close but GENaustin is already planning for next year. They are now accepting applications for high school volunteers to assist with their program for the 2012-13 school year. The volunteer position is open to any girl enrolled in high school, or has had previous experience with GENaustin. Each applicant is expected to volunteer for one semester, and a minimum of 4 hours per month. This is a great way for girls to earn community service hours. Read more about position requirements, benefits, and how to apply. Answers to Frequently Asked Questions here. Download the clubGEN high school volunteer application now. Visit GENaustin online for more information on our program. Any questions, please contact Lor Alaniz at
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or by calling GENaustin offices and ask to speak with Lora at (512) 841-4093.
Retirement Celebration for Casis Teachers, May 20.
All current and former students, families, and friends are invited to a Retirement Celebration to honoring Cindy Samok and Cindy Sanders for 30+ as teachers at Casis Elementary. Join us Sunday, May 20, 2:00-4:00 PM, in the Casis Cafeteria. Light refreshments will be served.
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Friday Night at House Park.Don't miss the opening of Mr. Wynn's exhibit on Friday, May 18, 5:00-9:00 PM. Click here for the flyer. Click here to view some of Mr. Wynn's other work.
Net proceeds from print sales will be donated, in memory of Austin High student Audrey Ducote, to the Austin High School Endowment." -Bob Wynn
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SFA Society Annual Fundraiser, September 2, 2012.
Since 2002, the SFA Society has provided financial support for the superior extracurricular activities at Austin High through tax-deductible gifts. Our donors have funded in excess of $250,000 in grants to athletic, academic and other UIL activities on campus. More than two dozen different Austin High extracurricular organizations, for instance, Ballet Folklorico, band, baseball, basketball, cheer, cross country, debate, football, golf, lacrosse, orchestra, Red Dragon Players, Red Jackets, soccer, softball, swimming, and tennis, have been grant recipients. Providing our students with these opportunities reduces dropout rates, increases academic achievement, builds self-esteem, and teaches skills that will last a lifetime. The society’s sole fundraising event is an annual dinner held Labor Day weekend for AHS alums, students, and parents. It’s a fun opportunity to mingle with the very students your generous donations support. We hope you will join the Maroon Nation at this year’s dinner at the home of Julie and Ben Crenshaw on September 2, 2012; Coach Rosenthal, new AHS Athletic Director, will be the featured speaker. Tickets cost $125 per person. Send ticket requests or donations to SFA Society, care of Julia Howry, 2401 Sweetbrush Drive, Austin, Texas 78703. For questions about the dinner, please contact Steve Saunders,
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, (512) 472-7111, or visit www.loyalforever.com/giving.
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7. Looking Ahead
Final Exams - May 24, 25, 29, and 30. Click here for a Final Exam Schedule.
Last Day of Classes - May 30
Class of 2012 Graduation - June 1, 12:00 PM, Erwin Center.
Click here for a 2011-2012 AISD calendar and here for the AISD Monthly Calendar.
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