My Paws News for 2012-May01

[TR]

Dear EM Friends, 

Oh My! It's May!  Lots going on.  Check the Calendar listings at the end of page!  

Briefly >> 

TODAY at our school:  EM Community Meeting in the Cafeteria, 6pm-8pm. (Flyer attached)

Panther Football, Spring Camp is starting! 

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Congrats to Mr. Bryan Miller for his official appointment as Principal of Eastside Memorial HS at the Johnston Campus! 

Congrats to Mr. Kyle Olson in the International School for his recent Certification through the "National Board for Professional Teaching Standards". He was one of 30 recognized by the AISD School Board on Monday April 23rd.

Kudos EM Lady Panthers Softball Team for making it into the FINALS! !!! Put your PAWS UP !!!

Kudos to Qualla Ellis for her award of the 2012 Texas Chapter of the National Assn of Housing and Redevelopment Officials Scholarship! 

Congratulations to the recently elected EM-PTSA Officers for the SY 2012-2013.  We will be working throughout the summer break to help make the coming EM school year wonderful.  We will be contacting folks to join our Team.  =^D

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As always, I am grateful for your good wishes and friendship.

Peace,

Toni Rayner

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May 2012	EVENT
Mon & Weds	ESL Classes, 6pm - 8pm @ EM room 104. Contact> Josie Villarreal at 414-5823.
Tuesdays	ZUMBA Dance & Exercise, 4:30pm - 5:30pm @ EM Dance Room
Thursdays	ZUMBA Dance & Exercise, 5:30pm - 6:30pm @ EM Dance Room
Fridays	Joint Committee Mtgs of CoA, TC, AISD @ tbd, 11:30am-1:30pm
Saturdays	Saturday School, 9am - noon at EM New Tech. And 9th Grade EOC reviews, too.
Sign Up Now !!!	EM FT to ACC Campuses on the northside! Sign up in the CCC w Ms Diaz
Sign Up Now !!!	EM Panther Football Camp in May. Sign ups due NOW. Free Sports physicals available at the Delco Center May 8th, with transport from EMHS. Contact Coach at Lunch in the Cafeteria, or phone # 414-5841.
Tue 01 May	Local Officer Information forms due to TxPTA (& ACPTA)
Tue 01 May	AISD English Language Learners Advisory Committee mtg, 6:30pm, verify location
Tue 01 May	EMHS atJC: Community Input Meeting, 6p-8p in Cafeteria. FREE Food & Childcare.
Tue 01 May	EM Field Trip to Austin Film Studios
Wed 02 May	Transition to College mtg, 6p-7p, at EMHS@JC in CCC. Info> yesic...@austinisd.org or 841-5881
Wed 02 May	AISD SHAC Meeting at Board Auditorium, 6pm-8pm. (Monthly)
Wed 02 May	SAUS (Save Austin's Urban Schools) at Space12 (3121 East 12th Street), at 7pm (monthly) Who: MEET Candidates for TX State Board of Education from Districts #5 & #10 Why: The State Board of Education acts as the governing board of School Boards, overseeing all school boards in TX.
Thu 03 May	Blood Drive at EMHS@JC , 9am - 3pm. Bus behind PAC. Info from Art Teacher>  mben...@austinisd.org or 841-5928
Thu 03 May	APIE  "Celebrate: Honoring Volunteers in Our Schools", at the Delco Center, 4601 Pecan Brook Dr., 78724. Event: 5:30pm-7:00pm
Sat 05 May	Cinco de Mayo
Wed 09 May	School Business Partnership Event:  Connect It! Resource Fair  1-3 pm @ Delco Center, 4601 Pecan Brook Dr., 78724
Wed 09 May	CAC 5p-6p // PTSA follows, 6p-7p. Both @ EMHS@JC in the Library (May mtg moved to accommodate Talent Show tomorrow)
	AISD All-City Band Fest, and All-City Recorder Fest
Thu 10 May	Talent Show at EMHS@JC, in PAC at 4:30pm
Fri 11 May	ACPTA: Austin Council General Meeting => Awards, 9–10:30am @ Mendez Middle School, 5106 Village Square, 78744
Fri 11 May	EM Athletic Banquet at the AISD Delco Center
Sat 12 May	Storytelling Festival at Reagan HS, 2pm-6pm
Sat 12 May	ELECTIONS: City of Austin, etc.  Get informed and VOTE.    Su Vota es su voz!
Sat 12 May	EMHS Prom !!!
Sun 13 May	Mothers' Day !!!
Tue 15 May	EM FT to ACC Campuses on the northside! Sign up in the CCC w Ms Diaz
Wed 16 May	AISD Budget & Finance Advisory Cmte, 6pm-8:30pm, HQ
Wed 16 May	Pride Awards for EASTSIDE Memorial HS at the Johnston Campus (Underclass) at 11 am. (In the PAC?)
Wed 16 May	Pride Awards for EASTSIDE Memorial HS at the Johnston Campus (Seniors), 6:30pm. (In the PAC?)
Thu 17 May	EM Choir to Dallas Music Festival !!! Info: Meghan.b...@austinisd.org or 414-5802
Fri 18 May	Principal's Chat in the EM Library, 9:30am
Sat 19 May	EM Athletic Banquet at the AISD Delco Center? Date changed to Friday May 11th !!!
	EM FRC: M&M Awards Banquet
Mon 21 May	AISD Regular Board Meeting and Public Comment, 7pm at HQ
Mon 21 May	AISD All-City Recorder Fest, 7pm at Delco Center.
	Robonauts Team Social in Houston, TX  (date tbd)
Tue 22 May	EOY Celebration at EMHS@JC, in the Café, 6pm-8pm.  !!! FIESTA !!!
Wed 23 May	AISD / APIE >> "Salute 2012" at the Long Center for the Performing Arts:
Wed 23 May	Salute >> 5:00pm Student Performances, 5:30pm VIP Reception, 6:00pm Salute event.
Thu 24 May	Final Exams begin at EMHS@JC
Thu 24 May	City of Austin public meeting about the "Imagine Austin" plan.
Mon 28 May	AISD - No School, Memorial Day
	Annual JHS Heroes event (details on the way)
Tue 29 May	ELECTIONS: Candidate Primaries, etc.  Get informed and VOTE.    Su Vota es su voz!
Wed 30 May	AISD - Last Day of Classes (Half Day?)
Wed 30 May	EMHS "Project Graduation". Over-night EM Seniors event at the YMCA-East Communities (51st at Hwy 183). Contact: Robin Moten
Wed 30 May	Commencement Ceremony: Eastside Memorial at the Johnston Campus' Class of 2012, 2:00pm, University of Texas' Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River Street  Austin TX 78701
Wed 30 May	HS 2012 Graduations at UT Erwin Center for: EM @ 2pm, Reagan @ 5pm, Garza @ 8pm
Wed 30 May	EMHS Project Graduation event: Grad Night Party and Lock-In at YMCA East Communities location. Thank you “Y”!
Thu 31 May	HS 2012 Graduations at UT Erwin Center for: Crockett @ 10am, McCallum @ 1pm, Lanier @ 4pm, Travis @ 7:30pm
Thu 31 May	AISD Planning & Prep Day
June 2012	EVENT
Fri 01 Jun	HS 2012 Graduations at UT Erwin Center for: Anderson @ 9am, Austin @ 12pm  noon, LBJ & LASA  @ 3:30pm
Sat 02 Jun	HS 2012 Graduations at UT Erwin Center for: Akins @ 3:30pm, Bowie @ 6pm
Mon 04 Jun	AISD: 2013 Budget meeting
Tue 05 Jun	AISD English Language Learners Advisory Committee mtg, 6:30pm at Sanchez ES, 73 San Marcos St, Austin
Wed 06 Jun	AISD SHAC , 6:30pm-8:00pm, at HQ
Fri 08 Jun	AISD Board Retreat: June 8, 9.
Mon 18 Jun	AISD Public Hearing on 2012-13 Recommended Budget and Tax Rate, 7:00pm at HQ
Mon 18 Jun	AISD Regular Board Meeting, 8pm at HQ
Tue 19 Jun	DAC meeting, 4:30pm-6:00pm at HQ
	Email AISD >> superin...@austinisd.org and trus...@austinisd.org