Tonight marks the second of three opportunities to discuss proposed attendance boundaries with Superintendent Dr. Shannon Saylor. For more information, please visit the Aubrey ISD website at https://www.aubreyisd.net/o/aisd/article/1477420.
Aubrey ISD families gathered at Fuller Elementary School this evening to discuss proposed modifications to attendance boundaries with Superintendent Dr. Shannon Saylor. If you missed the meeting, there are two more opportunities on March 7, 2024, at Monaco Elementary School and March 18, 2024, at Brockett Elementary School. For more information, visit the Aubrey ISD website. https://www.aubreyisd.net/o/aisd/article/1477420
Just a friendly reminder that this week is National School Breakfast week! Encourage your children to join in by enjoying breakfast at school. Also, check out the picture of the MES cafeteria staff this morning.
Congratulations to the first graduating class of the Aubrey ISD Aspiring Leader Academy!
Steve Smetana, a dedicated substitute teacher at Fuller Elementary School, achieved a major milestone this week by conquering the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa. Carrying the Chaparral flag with him, he proudly declared, "Inspire, Nurture and Empower," echoing the Aubrey Independent School District's mission statement. Currently in Tanzania, Mr. Smetana shared that he selected the Chaparral flag as a symbol of his love for his Fuller family and everything Aubrey ISD represents. Without a doubt, Mr. Smetana embodies the spirit of an #InspiringChap.
National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) highlights the significance of a healthy school breakfast in supporting students' success. This annual event, occurring during the first week of March, honors the national School Breakfast Program and its role in providing children with a strong foundation each day. Mark your calendars for #NSBW24 happening from March 4-8, 2024.
National School Breakfast Week (#NSBW24) is happening from March 4-8, 2024, with the theme "Surf’s Up with School Breakfast." Organized by the Texas Department of Agriculture and school nutrition teams, this celebration highlights delicious breakfast meals, promotes healthy lifestyles, and connects students to Texas agriculture. Students who qualify for reduced-price meals will receive breakfast at no cost during the 2023-24 and 2024-25 school years. Encouraging your child to participate in the school breakfast program can help them start the day with the nutrients and energy they need for academic success. For more information visit>> www.SquareMeals.org.
Aubrey ISD students participating in the breakfast program have the chance to win prizes in a raffle at the end of the week! #surfsupwithschoolbreakfast #TXSBW
Our schools and offices will be closed for Spring Break March 11-15. Staff and students will return to class on March 18. View the full calendar here >> https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3556/AISD/3431369/Printable_2023-24_Calendar.pdf
If you waited until Sunday night to start your homework and are now struggling, remember that Varsity Tutors for Schools provides 24/7 On-Demand Chat Tutoring to ALL Aubrey ISD students. You can access expert tutors at any time by logging into Clever, locating the Varsity Tutors Icon, and clicking on the 24/7 On-Demand Tutoring option to ask for help.
We are thrilled to share that we are partnering with Varsity Tutors for Schools to offer 24/7 On-Demand Chat Tutoring to ALL Aubrey ISD students. This service enables students to access expert tutors round the clock, ensuring flexibility in learning like never before. How to access: 1. Login to Clever. 2. Look for the Varsity Tutors Icon. 3. Click the 24/7 On-Demand Tutoring and ask for help!
OPERATIONS STAFF
SPOTLIGHT
Shining a light on the staff from Aubrey Independent School District’s third-party providers, Efficient Facilities International (EFI) and Durham School Services. EFI provides AISD custodial services, while Durham is the district’s transportation provider. Tonight, we recognize Dexsi Diaz, Lead Custodian at Brockett Elementary School. Diaz has been serving Aubrey ISD since 2023 and enjoys working at BES, interacting with students and staff. Originally from Venezuela, in her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and cooking. We also acknowledge Sindy Mendez, a school bus driver who has been serving Aubrey ISD since 2020. Mendez enjoys being around the kids and her coworkers. Mrs. Mendez loves to spend time with her family, dancing, and reading.
TONIGHT! Aubrey ISD is proud to host Children's Advocacy Center for North Texas for Internet Safety for Parents. This training provides parents and community members with tools for speaking with children about potential dangers of social media and how to stay safe online. Topics include social media apps, online grooming, online resources for parents, etc. Join us in the Aubrey High School Auditorium on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. The address is 510 Spring Hill Rd, Aubrey, TX 76227. Due to the nature of this topic, children will not be allowed to attend the meeting. Please RSVP using the link or QR code: https://tinyurl.com/c8h3nbm92
Sonia Alejos and Debra Owens were acknowledged as the January Child Nutrition Employees of the Month for their dedication to the nutritional well-being of Aubrey ISD students.
Friday, Feb. 16 and Monday, Feb. 19 are student holidays. Students return back to school on Tuesday, Feb. 20. View the full calendar >> https://bit.ly/3uLWJZO
The NBC 5 Carter in the Classroom segment featuring Mr. Jim Siano will air TODAY during the 4 p.m. hour!
We continue to celebrate Black History Month, by recognizing the remarkable achievements and contributions of African Americans. Today, we shine a spotlight on the incredible legacy of Dr. Charles Richard Drew, widely regarded as the father of the blood bank. Dr. Drew was not only a brilliant surgeon and pioneer, but also an exceptional educator. While his invention of the blood bank brought him great recognition, he considered his role as a teacher to be his "greatest and most lasting contribution to medicine." Through his mentorship, he fostered a tradition of excellence, training and inspiring a new generation of African American surgeons who met his exacting standards. Photo Credit: Science History Institute
Tryouts for cheerleading at Aubrey Middle School and Aubrey High School for the 2024-25 year are quickly approaching! Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of an award winning cheerleading program.
Aubrey High School Tryout Information:
MANDATORY MEETING
Feb. 21 6:30 p.m. (AHS cafeteria)
MANDATORY CLINIC
March 4 from 5-7 p.m. (AHS Main Gym)
OPEN GYM MARCH 5&6 FROM 5-7 p.m. (AHS MAIN GYM)
CHEER TRYOUTS
March 8 8:00 a.m. (AHS Main Gym)
Learn more about AHS tryouts>>> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J8vjqrZPA-KGadndmFgUljWUu7OIN92m/view?usp=drivesdk
Aubrey Middle School Tryout Information:
MANDATORY MEETING
Feb. 21 @ AMS Cafeteria, 5 p.m.
MANDATORY CHEER CLINIC March 4 @ AHS, 5-7:30 p.m.
Open Gym March 5 & 6 @ AHS 5-6:30 p.m. (optional)
CHEER TRYOUTS
March 8 @ AHS, 8 a.m.
Learn more about AMS tryouts>> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RjyVapB3rzOZ3sYYZdUejdhg-hUs12hG/view?usp=drivesdk
Matilda The Musical tickets are now on sale! Join us at Aubrey High School (AHS) Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. or Feb. 3 at 12:30 or 7 p.m. Help us sell these show times out! Come support the AHS theatre and band. Buy your tickets here>> our.show/ahsmatilda
In February, the United States celebrates Black History Month, honoring the achievements and history of African Americans. Today, we focus on Alma Thomas, an educator and artist. Mrs. Thomas dedicated over 30 years to teaching middle school and found joy in painting her surroundings in Washington DC. She is renowned for her ability to see abstract beauty in ordinary objects. Alma Woodsey Thomas once said, "Through color, I have sought to concentrate on beauty and happiness, rather than on man's inhumanity to man.
The Aubrey Sports Medicine program has been named a finalist in Children's Health Andrew Institute's TEAM BEHIND THE TEAM FOR 2023-2024! These Chaparrals have dedicated countless hours to learning the ropes of what it takes to be an athletic trainer. The winners of this voting will receive funding for their sports medicine program!
Voting is UNLIMITED and ends Feb.19!
https://www.texasfootball.com/north-texas-team-behind-the-team-award/form?fbclid=IwAR1WhvTElfzGou-sHx6HNsPKLB9VNLz9Jg-lVq-w0nTyONeHMNWQsfKxPfc
