AP Test Late Registration will be this Thursday(March 11) and Friday(March 12) in the Counseling Office.

Registration times are 8:15 am to 8:45 am,  12:30 pm to 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm and 4:15 pm to 4:45 pm.

Please keep in mind that there is an additional $20 Late Fee for each exam.

Please buy beautiful, spring geraniums to benefit the senior class and Project Graduation!

Get healthy, ready-to-bloom, 6.5” (one-gallon size) plants in the colors Light Pink, Red, or Salmon for only $8.50 each.

To purchase geraniums, contact Ronda Roach or Pierrette Tyson, and mail them a check for your total ($8.50 x # 0f plants….no tax).  Checks should be made payable to Anderson PTSA-Project Graduation.  All money and orders are due by Friday, April 2^nd.

The geraniums will be available for pick up on Friday, April 9^th, at Anderson High School (on the corner of Cima Serena and Mesa).

Ronda Roach
8100 Amelia Cove, Austin, TX 78750
phone: 342-2513; cell: 970-4509
roachfamily@austin.rr.com
Pierrette Tyson
7616 Rockpoint Dr, Austin, TX 78731
phone: 346-1624
pierrettetyson@sbcglobal.net

Thank you for supporting the Anderson High School Senior class!
(Project Graduation is an all-night, drug and alcohol-free party thrown by the PTSA on the night of graduation.)

We had a fun week last week with snow and Jason Castro and all sorts of great activities.  First, on Tuesday, the snow was a big hit with the students as they chose to stand out in the snowflakes and take pictures during their passing periods.  We thought that school might be abbreviated, but the storm passed and the streets were easily traveled.  Many parents called in to have their students dismissed to go home and avoid driving on the slushy streets.  These students were excused for the remainder of the day as long as we received a note from the parent stating that they wanted their student to go home early.  However, we did get quite a few complaints from neighbors about students leaving school and then driving to areas in the neighborhood to go sledding or playing in the snow.  While we appreciate the concern for the safety of our students, it is our hope that students sent home early to keep them off the streets, went home to be safe.  Valuable instructional time was lost and, if for student safety, then it is always a good trade-off.  I would ask parents to caution students who leave school early to go straight home and ensure their safety.

Then on Thursday, Jason Castro from American Idol performed during lunches.  Students enjoyed the mini-concert and took pictures with the performers.  When the band came into the office on Thursday, they expressed concerns about student behavior in other performances.  The two high schools where they had performed prior to coming to Anderson were not pleasant experiences according to the band.  The students had “almost rioted” during the concerts and were very misbehaved.  They were overwhelmed with the behavior of the Anderson students and said they would tell future bands that Anderson “is the place to go for a great audience.”  I was very proud of our students during the concerts.

We had some outstanding performances by our students last week.  At the Regional Science Fair, Jin Hyung Lee placed first in Biochemistry, Maria Sterrett placed first in Cellular and Molecular Biology, and Alex Crisara placed first in Engineering and Bioengineering.  Maria won the Austin Energy Science, Math, and Engineering Scholarship and Alex received a special recognition from the ASM Materials Education Foundation, from the National Society of Professional Engineers and will represent Central Texas in the I-SWEEP Olympiad in Houston. Jasmine and Evan Gulick also represented Anderson High School at the Science Fair.  We appreciate the fine efforts of all of these young scientists.

We had baseball, softball, soccer, swimming, tennis, Lacrosse, and wrestling competitions this week, as well.  Our athletes are working hard and representing Anderson well in district and regional competitions.  Our choir students were in Denver performing at a National Choir Conference, and all of the Fine Arts students are gearing up for UIL competition.  The Speech and Debate Team hosted a tournament at Westover Hills Church in preparation for the UIL Speech and Debate competition.  These are busy times around Anderson High School.

This week brings the English TAKS test on Wednesday.  For our juniors, this test determines graduation and gives them their “College Readiness” score for entry into the state universities.  Scores on this test by sophomores helps to determine the school’s AYP rating from the federal government.  Freshmen scores help to guide supports for students in future classes.  This is an important test for students and for the school so we ask that students get a good night’s sleep, eat a good breakfast, and arrive at school early on Wednesday to locate the appropriate room for testing.  Lunches for all students will begin at 12:40.  Seniors need to arrive by 1:30 to attend classes in the afternoon.  We will follow an “A” day schedule and students will attend 1st,3rd, 5th, and 7th periods.

As always, take a look at the weekly calendar below and pick an Anderson activity to attend this week.  It will be the best hours you spend during the week.

Donna Houser, Principal

CALENDAR

MONDAY, March 1, 2010
9:00am-4:30pm – TAKS (retest) @ Anderson
7:00-8:30pm – Parent Education:
“What to Expect When Your Child Goes to College”, Library

TUESDAY, March 2, 2010, ELECTION DAY, BE SURE TO VOTE!
7:00am-7:00pm – Election, Library
4:30-6:00pm – Newbie Belles Practice, Small Gym
5:45-6:45pm – Softball vs Akins @ Noack #4
6:00-7:00pm –Varsity Boys Soccer vs Bastrop @ Bastrop
6:00-7:00pm – JV Girls Soccer vs Bastrop @ Nelson Field
6:30-7:30pm – Golf Booster Club Meeting, Rm 103
7:00-8:00pm – Travis County Democrat Precinct Convention, Choir Rm
7:45-9:00pm – Varsity Girls Soccer vs Bastrop @ Nelson Field
8:00-9:00pm - Travis County Republican Precinct Convention, Choir Rm

WEDNESDAY, March 3, 2010
9:00am-12:45pm – Freshman - Juniors TAKS-English @ Anderson
4:20-5:00pm – NHS Meeting, Cafeteria
4:30-5:30pm – CAC Meeting, Library
4:45            – RAD Meeting, Cafeteria
6:00-7:00pm – Softball Booster Club Meeting, Rm 13
6:30-7:30pm – Baseball Booster Club Meeting, Cafeteria

THURSDAY, March 4, 2010
9:00am-5:00pm – TAKS (retest) @ Anderson
9:00-10:00am – Varsity Softball vs Seguin @ Seguin
11:00am-4:30pm – AISD Orchestra Pre-UIL Contest,
Theater/Fine Arts/Cafeteria
1:00-2:00pm – Varsity Baseball vs Stony Point @ Stony Point
2:45-4:45pm – JV1 Baseball vs Dripping Springs @ Westwood
4:00-5:00pm – Varsity Baseball vs Lewisville @ Stony Point
5:00-7:00pm – JV1 Baseball vs Austin High @ Westwood
6:00-8:00pm – JV Boys Lacrosse vs Westwood @ House Park
7:00-8:00pm – Anderson Orchestra Pre-UIL Concert, Theater
7:30-9:00pm – Fellowship of Christian Athletes @ Hillcrest Baptist Church, 3rd Floor Youth Rm
8:00-10:00pm – Varsity Boys Lacrosse vs Westwood @ House Park

FRIDAY, March 5, 2010
8:00am-5:00pm – TAKS (retest) @ Anderson
8:00am-7:45pm – Tennis vs AISD Spring Tournament @ UT
9:00-10:00am – Varsity Softball vs Seguin @ Seguin
10:00-11:00am – Baseball vs Lake Travis @ Stony Point
5:00-9:00pm – Chess Tournament Setup, Cafeteria/Large Gym
6:00-7:00pm – JV Girls Soccer vs Westlake @ Westlake
7:00-8:00pm – Varsity Baseball vs McNeil @ McNeil
7:15-9:15pm – JV1 Baseball vs Westwood @ Westwood
7:45-9:00pm – Varsity Girls Soccer vs Westlake @ Westlake

SATURDAY, March 6, 2010
8:00am-2:00pm – SAT, Science Wing
8:00am-5:00pm – Chess Competition, Cafeteria/Large Gym
8:00am-7:45pm – Tennis vs AISD Spring Tournament @ UT
9:00-10:00am – Varsity Softball vs Seguin @ Seguin
9:00-10:00am – Boys Soccer vs Westlake @ Nelson Field
9:00-10:00am – Hippo Relays @ Hutto
9:00am-4:00pm – Gardening Project in Northwest Courtyard
9:30-11:30am – JV1 Baseball vs Westlake @ Westwood
4:15-5:15pm – Baseball vs Round Rock @ Round Rock

SUNDAY, March 7, 2010
No Announcements

Save the Dates:
*Thursday, March 11 6:30-8:00pm @ Anderson HS Cafeteria,
AISD Community Budget Conversation
*Thursday, March 25 6:30-8:00pm Reagan HS Cafeteria, AISD Budget Conversation
Saturday, March 27 – Prom @ Doubletree Hotel
*Thursday, March 30 6:30 - 8:00pm Travis HS Cafeteria, AISD Budget Conversation
June 5 – Graduation @ Erwin Center
May 30 @ 3:00pm – Baccalaureate Service @ Westover Hills Church of Christ
(*New Entry)

New Announcements:

WOMEN’S SOCCER NEWS
IT’S SENIOR NIGHT FOR GIRL’S SOCCER
COME HELP US CELEBRATE OUR SENIORS Wednesday night, March 3, @ Nelson Field,
Festivities for Senior Night begin @ 7:15
Anderson Girls Soccer plays Bastrop @ Nelson Field Wednesday Night
JV @ 6pm
Varsity @ 7:45
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MEN’S SOCCER NEWS
MONDAY, March 1 2010 — TONIGHT!
6:00 pm JV Men’s soccer vs. Bastrop @ Bastrop
7:45 pm Varsity Men’s soccer vs. Bastrop @ Bastrop

SATURDAY, March 6, 2010 – BIG RE-MATCH – COME SEE WHO WILL KEEP THE #1 SPOT IN DISTRICT!!
9:00 am JV Men’s soccer vs. Westlake @ Nelson Field
10:45 am Varsity Men’s soccer vs. Westlake @ Nelson Field
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FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes)
There will be a  FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) meeting this Thursday, March 4th at Hillcrest Baptist Church in the 3rd floor youth room from 7:30 to 9:00 PM.  All are welcome!
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ENGLISH - TAKS TESTING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3
9:00 – 5:00
Room assignments will be posted in the main hallway on Monday, March 1.
Get a good night’s sleep and eat a good breakfast!
Seniors not involved in TAKS retesting may report to school at 12:40, but not later than 1:30pm.
See Schedule below.
“A Day”
12:40 pm - 1:25 pm        One Lunch for everyone
1:30 pm - 2:07 pm        1st period class
2:12 pm - 2:51 pm        3rd period class
2:56 pm - 3:33 pm         5th period class
3:38 pm - 4:15 pm        7th period class
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The Anderson RAD (Resisting Alcohol and Drugs) committee has our next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 3rd at 4:45 in the cafeteria. This meeting is OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS!
Juniors and seniors will have an advisory lesson on March 10th which will center around drinking and driving.  We would love to have any feedback from parents and/or students about how effective this was.
Our Safe Homes Pledge has been signed by more than 120 Anderson parents.  These parents have pledged to not allow students access to drugs and alcohol in their homes and to make sure that any social gathering of students is chaperoned.  To find out more, visit RAD by going to the Anderson website Campus tab.
Please contact Lisa Dow at lisadow@austin.rr.com with any questions.
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DON’T THROW AWAY FREE  $$$$$
We ALL go grocery shopping.  Anderson PTSA has an agreement with Randall’s and HEB so that when we use their grocery cards to shop they donate 4% or 5% to our PTSA.  You purchase and use HEB/Randalls cards at FACE VALUE and they donate the % back to us. We have made over $19,000.00 since the program began in 2005.
The cards can be used at HEB, CENTRAL MARKET, RANDALL’S, TOM THUMB, SAFEWAY, VONS, DOMINICK’S, PAVILIONS, CARRS or at STARBUCKS inside RANDALL’S.  The cards can also be used for gasoline (at HEB pumps), dinner at Central Market, coffee at Starbucks (inside Randall’s).  Give them to your college students or as gifts and support your children’s education. All profits go straight to our school, teacher’s wish list items and our students!!!

This is an EXCELLENT and EASY way to raise $$ for Anderson, JUST BY DOING YOUR REGULAR GROCERY SHOPPING. For details about how to participate, contact Patty Oppel at 496-0591 or poppel@austin.rr.com

Still Pertinent Previous Announcements:
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Parent Education:
Senior Parents Won’t Want to Miss This!
Advice on Managing the First Semester of College & Beyond
All Anderson parents, and especially parents of seniors, are invited to attend the next parent education program on Monday, March 1, in the Anderson Library, from 7 - 8:30 p.m.  Marc Shook, an Assistant Dean of Students at the University of Texas, will speak on what parents can expect when their children begin college.  Though Mr. Shook currently works at UT, he has nine years of experience in student affairs administration at both large and small institutions of higher education.  He has previously delivered presentations on topics such as student leadership development, multicultural education, higher education legal issues, liberal arts colleges, change management, and living-learning programs at student affairs national and regional conferences, to name just a few.
While at Anderson, Mr. Shook plans to address issues such as freshman move in, roommate issues, Greek recruitment, adjustment concerns - weight gain, disordered eating, psychological issues, substance abuse and support offered at schools, as well as what happens if your child gets into trouble.  He’ll also explain FERPA, a federal law limiting the ability of college officials to share information with parents.
Please come prepared with your questions as we ease into the next phase of our children’s lives.  For more information, contact PTSA parent education chair Julie Cowan at Jscowan@aol.com.
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loveisrespect National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline Event
With the advent of technology, teen dating abuse has taken on a new meaning. Along with physical abuse, teens are experiencing more dating abuse in the form of sexting and constant texting.  A Day to Shine, benefiting the National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline, is scheduled for Saturday, April 10th at 2:00 at Austin Country Club to raise awareness of this issue which is affecting 1 in 3 teens across the country.  The event will include a keynote speaker, desserts and a teen style show.  Tickets are $25 and can be ordered at loveisrespect.org.   Questions?  Contact Lisa Dow at lisadow@austin.rr.com.
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Let your Voice be heard, participate in
“A Community Conversation on AISD’s 2010-2011 Preliminary Budget”
These meetings will include a brief presentation by Austin ISD’s Chief Financial Officer and opportunities to give your input to Trustees. (Light refreshments will be served @ 6p)
Thursday, March 11  6:30-8:00pm, Anderson HS Cafeteria with Trustees Christing Brister, Annette LoVoi & Vincent Torres
Thursday, March 25  6:30-8:00pm, Reagan HS Cafeteria with Trustees Cheryl Bradley, Karen Dulaney Smith & Mark Williams
Tuesday, March 30   6:30-8:00pm, Travis HS Cafeteria with Trustees Sam Guzman, Lori Moya, Robert Schneider
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It’s that time again —– Anderson Library Book Fair will be held in the spring, and we need books (adult fiction and non- fiction, young adult, children, comic, graphic novels),  DVDs, VHSs, music CDs, etc.  The money we make on the book fair will be used to buy new books for our library.  If you have any of these items you would like to donate - stop by the library and drop them off.   News will be coming out soon as to the date of our book fair. Thank you.
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Band News
March 1-6:45 ABBA meeting
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Call for Baccalaureate Volunteers!
We ask Sophomore & Junior parents to volunteer to help with the 2010 Baccalaureate Service. It will be held on Sunday, May 30th, 3:00 at Westover Hills Church of Christ. We need parents to help decorate, set-up, usher, help with the reception & clean-up. Please e-mail Poloskey@swbell.net if you are willing to help!
Thank-you,
Mary Lou Poloskey & Kathy Hadlock
Baccalaureate Co-chairs
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*The next Free Practice ACT or SAT for Jrs *(the student chooses which test)- will be given Sat, 3/6 and 5/1 at the College Nannies & Tutors Learning Center (3908 Far West ). The test will start at 9am, conclude at 12:45 pm, and mimics the setting and timing of the actual tests. Students will grade their own test immediately upon completion and will leave with their results. The more familiar students are with the test, the better they will perform on the “real thing!” Call 372-8385, to reserve your spot.
– Krysta Perram
Learning Center Supervisor
College Nannies & Tutors
Austin, Texas  78731
Office: 512.372.8385
Fax:  512.372.8546
www.collegenannies.com
www.collegetutors.com
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Just a reminder that rising 10th, 11th and 12th grade course contracts were due in English classes on February 10th and 11th. Students will meet individually with their counselor to go over course selections and credits either the week of March 8th or March 22nd. If your student did not get a course contract or lost theirs, we have electronic copies available on our link through the PTSA website and also in the counseling office.
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Learn More About the State Board of Education
Texas PTA and the Texas Association of School Boards has put together information regarding the State Board of Education, its roles, and its responsibilities.  The neighborhoods of Anderson High School fall in District 10, currently represented by Cynthia Dunbar.  She is not running for reelection.  This March, you will have the opportunity to vote in the primary.  Only the Republican primary has multiple candidates; the Democrat, Libertarian, and Green Parties all have one candidate.  The general election will be in November.  Please take a moment to educate yourself on this state board and consider how it impacts our children.  The SBOE has most recently been in the news as they re-wrote the Science TEKS last year and are working on the Social Studies TEKS this year.  The TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills) drive what publishers put in their textbooks.

http://www.andersonptsa.com/index.php/ptsapta/parented/sboe/
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The next Free Practice ACT or SAT for Jrs (the student chooses which test)- will be given Sat, 3/6 at the College Nannies & Tutors Learning Center (3908 Far West ).  The test will start at 9am, conclude at 12:45 pm, and mimics the setting and timing of the actual tests.  Students will grade their own test immediately upon completion and will leave with their results.  The more familiar students are with the test, the better they will perform on the “real thing!”  Call 372-8385 to reserve your spot.
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Project Graduation News:
Tuxes Rented for Prom from Royal Tuxedo = $ for Project Grad!
Prom is only 3 weeks away!  For every tuxedo rental from Royal Events & Tuxedos, Anderson Project Grad will receive $5 to $7!
Royal Events & Tuxedos also offers professional dress/suits alterations as well as Custom-made Prom Dresses. For every alteration or custom- made dress, Project Grad will receive $5 to $7!
Be a Prom Student Agent!  Anderson Guys can receive your Prom Tuxedo rental for free by sending 10 fellow students to Royal Events & Tuxedos store.  See www.royaltuxedo.com, click Austin , click Proms, for details.
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Next Anderson Band Booster Association (ABBA) meetings…
March 1, 2010 at 6:30 pm
For more information, please check our website www.andersontrojanband.com

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Project ADVANFinancial Aid Saturdays - volunteers from area high schools and colleges will be available every Saturday, beginning in February. We will help you fill out the FAFSA and, at some locations, prepare taxes. Schedules are available in the counseling and registrar offices.
More scholarships have been added to Naviance, please make sure students of every grade are checking the list. Most are for seniors, but a handful are for 9-11 graders.
Michele Reynolds
Project ADVANCE
(512)414-0551
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I have received messages about logging into Naviance and wanted to make sure everyone has the information. Go to www.austinisd.org and click on Naviance, then Anderson. This will take you to the log in screen. Enter the student ID where it says “email” and again for the password. (You do not need a registration code) Once logged in, you can change the password to whatever you like….please make sure your student knows the password! For those that receive multiple messages whenever I send an email from Naviance, this is because your email address is listed multiple times. You’ll need to go to the profile and delete any duplicate information. As always, let me know if you need help.

For those seniors planning to attend ACC next fall, advisors will be at Anderson on March 30 and 31. Please make sure they are checking for emails and announcements to sign up for this. These students are also able to apply for the ACC College Connections Scholarship, which is due April 1. Information regarding the scholarship can be found in Naviance. I’ve only heard from three seniors that they plan to attend ACC. I know there are more than this. It’s important they notify me. If they miss the March advising, it will be their responsibility to go to ACC and meet with an advisor on their own.

More scholarships are in Naviance. One that I was just emailed about is the Austin Energy scholarship. If a student is in the top 50% percent of the class and plans to major in math, science or an environmental field, they are eligible to apply. Information, as well the application are on Naviance. The deadline to submit the completed application to me is April 9^th. They are only competing against Anderson students, there is no reason not to apply for this scholarship.

Upcoming visits to Anderson include UTSA and University of Arkansas. More will sign up as the National College Fair approaches. Remember these visits are for juniors and seniors and it is their responsibility to monitor the schedule in Naviance and register ahead. If students show up without registering ahead, they will be sent back to class.

Parents/Guardians, Staff, and Students:

I wanted to touch base this week with a short message.  We will have a busy week ahead with baseball, softball, soccer, and Lacrosse - all in their competitive seasons.  Dell Diamond will host the boys’ baseball team on Thursday at 4:00 pm.  If it is a nice day, come out and support the team.  No matter what day you have open, there is an athletic competition to enjoy.  Check the calendar below for more details.

Wednesday evening at 7:00 pm in the Anderson High School theater, the RAD Committee (Resisting Alcohol and Drugs Committee) will be sponsoring a discussion, “What to Expect After High School” for the members of our senior class.  The discussion will be led by Todd Hanna, a coach and a friend of the Starkey family that lost their son to alcohol poisoning as part of a fraternity initiation.  The discussion will be among the seniors with no “school personnel” present to encourage problem solving and honest conversation.  I would highly recommend that seniors attend this event to discuss this important topic.

Last week we celebrated a wonderful week of athletic achievement.  One of our divers, Michael Berean, and one of our swimmers, Shelby Kiser, advanced to the state tournament and Coach Julie Zamora was named District Coach of the Year for the fourth time.  In wrestling, Jordan Kreneck, placed fourth in the regional meet and will represent Anderson High School at the state tournament.  Our tennis team brought home a second place trophy at the Lake Travis Tennis Tournaments.  The soccer team remains atop the district soccer standings and is positioned for a post-season bid.  Basketball finished up competitive seasons and are poised to make great gains in the year ahead.  Be sure to congratulate the members of these teams for their hard work and great achievements.

I want to congratulate the members of our Latin team which represented Anderson High School well this weekend.  In the words of one of our Latin teacher, Andy Ellis,
“Six of our Latin students competed against 400 other Latin students from the Central Texas area this weekend, and they did incredibly well.  Every single one of them placed in the top 3 in at least one competition–no other school can come close to making that claim!  I hope that you will all congratulate them for their success.”

Our Latin students joined our Robotics team which hosted the Robotics Round-Up and our Speech and Debate team which participated in yet another high stakes tournament this weekend.  We continue to be overwhelmed by the success of academic programs in competition.  They join our athletic and fine arts teams in building a solid reputation for Anderson High School of high achievement and even higher expectations.  We know our students are the best in the state, probably in the nation.

Have a great week and get out and enjoy one of our great teams/groups in their competitions.  It will be the best couple of hours of your week.

Donna Houser, Principal

CALENDAR

MONDAY, February 22, 2010
7:45am-3:15pm – Blood Drive , Rm 130
4:15-5:00pm – Knitting for the Needy, IB Office
7:00-8:00pm – Boys Soccer Booster Club Meeting, Cafeteria

TUESDAY, February 23, 2010
7:45am-3:15pm – Blood Drive , Rm 130
11:45am-2:45pm – Herff Jones Senior Cap & Gown Orders (last visit on campus), Front Foyer
5:00-6:30pm – Softball vs Del Valle @ Del Valle
6:00-7:00pm –JV Boys Soccer vs Bowie @ Burger Stadium
6:00-7:00pm – JV Girls Soccer vs Bowie @ Nelson Field
7:45-9:00pm – Varsity Girls Soccer vs Bowie @ Nelson Field
7:45-9:00pm – Varsity Boys Soccer vs Bowie @ Burger Stadium

WEDNESDAY, February 24, 2010
7:45am-3:15pm – Blood Drive , Rm 130
6:30-8:30pm – RAD Meeting for Seniors, Theater

THURSDAY, February 25, 2010 – LATE START @ 10:00 AM
7:15-8:30am – PTSA Grab & Go Breakfast, Cafeteria
6:00-8:00pm – JV Boys Lacrosse vs Bowie @ House Park
7:30-9:00pm – Fellowship of Christian Athletes @ Hillcrest Baptist Church , 3rd Floor Youth Rm
8:00-10:00pm – Varsity Boys Lacrosse vs Bowie @ House Park
10:30 am - 12:30pm - JV1 Baseball v. St. Andrews @ St. Andrews
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm - JV1 Baseball v. Travis @ St. Andrews
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Varsity Baseball v. Frenship @ Dell Diamond
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm - JV2 Baseball v. Round Rock @ Cedar Park

FRIDAY, February 26, 2010
8:00am-6:00pm – Tennis vs Bryan Viking Classic Tournament @ Bryan, TX
9:00-10:00am – Softball vs AISD Tournament @ Kreig/Noack
9:00am-5:00pm – Varsity Wrestling State Tournament@ Delco
10:00am - 11:00am - Varsity Baseball v. Brenham @ Round Rock
10:30am - 12:30pm - JV1 Baseball v. Vandergriff @ Vandergriff
2:00pm - 3:00pm JV2 Baseball v. Georgetown @ Rouse
3:30pm - 5:30pm JV1 Baseball v. Austin High @ Vandergriff
5:00-9:00pm – Gaming and Animation Club Meeting, Cafeteria
6:00-7:00pm – JV Boys Soccer vs Pflugerville @ Nelson Field
6:00-7:00pm – JV Girls Soccer vs Pflugerville @ Pflugerville
7:45-9:00pm – Varsity Girls Soccer vs Pflugerville @ Pflugerville
7:45-9:00pm – Varsity Boys Soccer vs Pflugerville @ Nelson Field
4:00pm - State Championship Swimming &Diving Meet @ UT Swim Center

SATURDAY, February 27, 2010
8:00am-5:00pm – Chess Tournament, Cafeteria/Large Gym
8:00am-6:00pm – Tennis vs Bryan Viking Classic Tournament @ Bryan, TX
8:30-9:30am – Chap Relays @ Westlake
9:00-10:00am – Softball vs AISD Tournament @ Kreig/Noack
9:00-11:15am - JV1 Baseball v. Lake Travis @ Lake Travis
9:000 4:00pm - Gardening Project, Northwest Courtyard
9:00am-5:00pm – Varsity Wrestling State Tournament@ Delco
10:00am - Varsity Baseball v. Abilene Cooper @ Stony Point
10:00am - JV2 Baseball v. Westwood @ Cedar Park
11:30am - JV1 Baseball v. Copperas Cove @ Lake Travis
12:30pm - JV2 Baseball v. Cedar Park @ Cedar Park
State Championship Swimming & Diving Meet @ UT Swim Center
4:00pm - Varsity Baseball v. L.D. Bell @ Round Rock

SUNDAY, February 28, 2010
All Day – Varsity Boys Lacrosse Tournament @ Plano , TX

Save the Dates:

*Monday, March 1, Band ABBA meeting
*Wednesday, March 3 @ 6:30 – Baseball Booster Club Meeting, Cafeteria

Saturday, March 27 – Prom @ Doubletree Hotel

June 5 – Graduation @ Erwin Center

May 30 @ 3:00pm – Baccalaureate Service @ Westover Hills Church of Christ

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New Announcements:

loveisrespect National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline Event
With the advent of technology, teen dating abuse has taken on a new meaning.
Along with physical abuse, teens are experiencing more dating abuse in the form of sexting and constant texting.  A Day to Shine, benefiting the National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline, is scheduled for Saturday, April 10th at 2:00 at Austin Country Club to raise awareness of this issue which is affecting 1 in 3 teens across the country.  The event will include a keynote speaker, desserts and a teen style show.  Tickets are $25 and can be ordered at loveisrespect.org.   Questions?  Contact Lisa Dow at lisadow@austin.rr.com.

RAD Senior Event
The RAD (Resisting Alcohol and Drugs) event for seniors is scheduled for Wednesday evening, February 24th at 7:00 in the theatre.  The seniors will visit with Todd Hanna of Explore Austin.  Todd not only brings his experience of working with youth and teens but will also share his insight gained from knowing Carson Starkey, the former Austin High student, who died in 2008 of alcohol poisoning.   Incentives for attendance include a drawing for movie passes and Starbucks gift cards as well as a dropped social studies quiz grade.  More incentives are in the works.   This event is for students only with a follow-up gathering for parents scheduled for March 1st.   Much time and effort has been put into planning this event including a great deal of work by a very dedicated student committee.   We appreciate you showing your support by encouraging senior students to attend.
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Swimming & Diving
Come support Shelby Kiser in the 100 breaststroke and Michael Beran in diving at the State Swim Meet at the Jamail Swim Center at the University of Texas!
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There will be an FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) meeting this Thursday, February 25th at Hillcrest Baptist Church in the 3rd floor youth room from 7:30 to 9:00 PM.  All are welcome!
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Let your Voice be heard, participate in
“A Community Conversation on AISD’s 2010-2011 Preliminary Budget”
These meetings will include a brief presentation by Austin ISD’s Chief Financial Officer and opportunities to give your input to Trustees. (Light refreshments will be served @ 6p)
Thursday, March 11  6:30-8:00pm, Anderson HS Cafeteria with
Trustees Christing Brister, Annette LoVoi & Vincent Torres
Thursday, March 25  6:30-8:00pm, Reagan HS Cafeteria with Trustees
Cheryl Bradley, Karen Dulaney Smith & Mark Williams
Tuesday, March 30   6:30-8:00pm, Travis HS Cafeteria with Trustees
Sam Guzman, Lori Moya, Robert Schneider
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It’s that time again —– Anderson Library Book Fair will be held in the spring, and we need books (adult fiction and non- fiction, young adult, children, comic, graphic novels),  DVDs, VHSs, music CDs, etc.  The money we make on the book fair will be used to buy new books for our library.  If you have any of these items you would like to donate - stop by the library and drop them off.   News will be coming out soon as to the date of our book fair. Thank you.

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Band News
March 1-6:45 ABBA meeting
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Senior Parents Won’t Want to Miss This!
Advice on Managing the First Semester of College & Beyond

All Anderson parents, and especially parents of seniors, are invited to attend the next parent education program on Monday, March 1, in the Anderson Library, from 7 - 8:30 p.m.  Marc Shook, an Assistant Dean of Students at the University of Texas, will speak on what parents can expect when their children begin college.  Though Mr. Shook currently works at UT, he has nine years of experience in student affairs administration at both large and small institutions of higher education.  He has previously delivered presentations on topics such as student leadership development, multicultural education, higher education legal issues, liberal arts colleges, change management, and living-learning programs at student affairs national and regional conferences, to name just a few.

While at Anderson, Mr. Shook plans to address issues such as freshman move in, roommate issues, Greek recruitment, adjustment concerns - weight gain, disordered eating, psychological issues, substance abuse and support offered at schools, as well as what happens if your child gets into trouble.  He’ll also explain FERPA, a federal law limiting the ability of college officials to share information with parents.

Please come prepared with your questions as we ease into the next phase of our children’s lives.  For more information, contact PTSA parent education chair Julie Cowan at Jscowan@aol.com.
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Call for Baccalaureate Volunteers!
We ask Sophomore & Junior parents to volunteer to help with the 2010 Baccalaureate Service. It will be held on Sunday, May 30th, 3:00 at Westover Hills Church of Christ. We need parents to help decorate, set-up, usher, help with the reception & clean-up. Please e-mail Poloskey@swbell.net if you are willing to help!

Thank-you,

Mary Lou Poloskey & Kathy Hadlock
Baccalaureate Co-chairs
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*The next Free Practice ACT or SAT for Jrs *(the student chooses which test)- will be given Sat, 3/6 and 5/1 at the College Nannies & Tutors Learning Center (3908 Far West ). The test will start at 9am, conclude at 12:45 pm, and mimics the setting and timing of the actual tests. Students will grade their own test immediately upon completion and will leave with their results. The more familiar students are with the test, the better they will perform on the “real thing!” Call 372-8385, to reserve your spot.
– Krysta Perram
Learning Center Supervisor
College Nannies & Tutors
Austin, Texas  78731
Office: 512.372.8385
Fax:  512.372.8546
www.collegenannies.com
www.collegetutors.com
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Still Pertinent Previous Announcements:

Just a reminder that rising 10th, 11th and 12th grade course contracts were due in
English classes on February 10th and 11th. Students will meet individually with their counselor to go over course selections and credits either the week of March 8th or March 22nd. If your student did not get a course contract or lost theirs, we have electronic copies available on our link through the PTSA website and also in the counseling office.
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Declaration of Independence Event a Tremendous Success!
A great effort was put forth by many individuals to make Anderson’s Declaration of Independence event such a success.  As reported last week, approximately 1550 students saw the document during the school day and about 800 members of the public viewed it from 5 - 7 p.m.  To see the event in photos, please visit http://www.austinschools.org/curriculum/soc_stud/index.html
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Parent Tours:
Only one more date left!
Feb. 26 at 1:15 p.m.

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Learn More About the State Board of Education
Texas PTA and the Texas Association of School Boards has put together information regarding the State Board of Education, its roles, and its responsibilities.  The neighborhoods of Anderson High School fall in District 10, currently represented by Cynthia Dunbar.  She is not running for reelection.  This March, you will have the opportunity to vote in the primary.  Only the Republican primary has multiple candidates; the Democrat, Libertarian, and Green Parties all have one candidate.  The general election will be in November.  Please take a moment to educate yourself on this state board and consider how it impacts our children.  The SBOE has most recently been in the news as they re-wrote the Science TEKS last year and are working on the Social Studies TEKS this year.  The TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills) drive what publishers put in their textbooks.

http://www.andersonptsa.com/index.php/ptsapta/parented/sboe/
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The next Free Practice ACT or SAT for Jrs (the student chooses which test)- will be given Sat, 3/6 at the College Nannies & Tutors Learning Center (3908 Far West ).  The test will start at 9am, conclude at 12:45 pm, and mimics the setting and timing of the actual tests.  Students will grade their own test immediately upon completion and will leave with their results.  The more familiar students are with the test, the better they will perform on the “real thing!”  Call 372-8385 to reserve your spot.

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Project Graduation News:
Tuxes Rented for Prom from Royal Tuxedo = $ for Project Grad!

Prom is only 3 weeks away!  For every tuxedo rental from Royal Events & Tuxedos, Anderson Project Grad will receive $5 to $7!

Royal Events & Tuxedos also offers professional dress/suits alterations as well as Custom-made Prom Dresses. For every alteration or custom- made dress, Project Grad will receive $5 to $7!

Be a Prom Student Agent!  Anderson Guys can receive your Prom Tuxedo rental for free by sending 10 fellow students to Royal Events & Tuxedos store.  See www.royaltuxedo.com, click Austin , click Proms, for details.

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Next Anderson Band Booster Association (ABBA) meetings…

March 1, 2010 at 6:30 pm

For more information, please check our website www.andersontrojanband.com

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Project ADVANFinancial Aid Saturdays - volunteers from area high schools and colleges will be available every Saturday, beginning in February. We will help you fill out the FAFSA and, at some locations, prepare taxes. Schedules are available in the counseling and registrar offices.
More scholarships have been added to Naviance, please make sure students of every grade are checking the list. Most are for seniors, but a handful are for 9-11 graders.
Michele Reynolds
Project ADVANCE
(512)414-0551
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SIGN-UP FOR THE TROJANTIMES
1.  Using the email account from which you wish to receive the newsletter, create a new email and in the Send to box type: SIGN-UP FOR THE TROJANTIMES
1.  Using the email account from which you wish to receive the newsletter, create a new email and in the Send to box type: subscribe@andersonptsa.com.
(to unsubscribe, type: unsubscribe@andersonptsa.com)
2. Hit send.
3. You will receive a confirmation email

SUBMISSIONS TO THE TROJANTIMES
1. Send the submission to trojanevents@yahoo.com.
2. The TrojanTimes will go out each Sunday evening. Please submit your information by Friday NOON for inclusion in the following Sunday’s TrojanTimes.
3. The editorial team will review the information and determine whether or not it will be included (and in which issue).
4. We are unable to respond to all emails.
5. We reserve the right to edit all submissions.
2. Hit send.
3. You will receive a confirmation email

SUBMISSIONS TO THE TROJANTIMES
1. Send the submission to trojanevents@yahoo.com.
2. The TrojanTimes will go out each Sunday evening. Please submit your information by Friday NOON for inclusion in the following Sunday’s TrojanTimes.
3. The editorial team will review the information and determine whether or not it will be included (and in which issue).
4. We are unable to respond to all emails.
5. We reserve the right to edit all submissions.

SIGN-UP FOR THE TROJANTIMES
1.  Using the email account from which you wish to receive the newsletter, create a new email and in the Send to box type: subscribe@andersonptsa.com.
(to unsubscribe, type: unsubscribe@andersonptsa.com)
2. Hit send.
3. You will receive a confirmation email

SUBMISSIONS TO THE TROJANTIMES
1. Send the submission to trojanevents@yahoo.com.
2. The TrojanTimes will go out each Sunday evening. Please submit your information by Friday NOON for inclusion in the following Sunday’s TrojanTimes.
3. The editorial team will review the information and determine whether or not it will be included (and in which issue).
4. We are unable to respond to all emails.
5. We reserve the right to edit all submissions.

Phyllis Woodley, Editor
TrojanTimes
There is no fee for this service which is sponsored by the PTSA.

If you have trouble, the first thing is to make sure that no one has changed the password. Students now have the ability to change the password after log in. Be sure this is not the reason you are unable to log in.

If you are still having trouble, please don‚t hesitate to contact me. However, it is much easier for me if you supply me with the name of the student and the ID number. That way, I know I am in the right account and that the student ID number in Naviance is correct.

If you would like to change any of the email addresses in Naviance, you can do so in the student profile. Click the „about me‰ tab and then profile. To change the student email, just click edit. To change the parent email, you need to „add new parent‰ with the correct information, then delete the old information. I know this is an odd process, but that‚s just how Naviance is.

Finally, if you are receiving duplicate emails from me, that is because Naviance has duplicate information in the profile. You‚ll just need to go into the profile and delete it.
I know everyone is still getting used to the program, but as you do, I hope you find Naviance to be helpful and valuable.

If you ever have questions, please let me know.

Michele Reynolds
Project ADVANCE
Anderson High School
8403 Mesa Drive
Austin, TX 78759
(512)414-0551
(512)414-7989 fax

Dear Parents/Guardians and Students:

This week we will be recognizing Black History Month with a special presentation on Tuesday, February 16th.  “Incognito” is a one-man show starring Michael Fosberg, an author and actor.  The play follows his experiences as he examines the incredible journey that has become his life.  In the words of Mr. Fosberg:

“Imagine discovering you are not the person you thought you were.  That you have a family, a history, an ethnicity you never knew.  How would this discovery impact your life; the lives of those around you; your vision of yourself and society?  I have been facing these questions since 1992, when after having spent 32 years growing up in a middle-class white family, I discovered I am Black.”

One of our current theater students saw this performance while she was in attendance at a summer workshop and came in to tell me that we had to have this performance for our students.  I contacted Dr. Glenn Nolly in the High School Office and he funded this opportunity for our students.  Teachers were asked to sign up to bring their classes to this presentation and the first 500 students/teachers to sign up will be in attendance.  I wish we could have presented this to the entire student body, but that would have required four showings and that was not feasible with the cost.  We know that those in attendance will be impacted by this man’s message of tolerance and acceptance.  Study guides, video presentations, and lesson plans are part of this presentation and will be available to all teachers who would like to present information about this incredible man’s story to their classes.

This week we will also be organizing all of the course request contracts that were collected last week.  We are nearing the time that course requests will be inputted into the computer by the counselors after discussions with the students.  We are following a different process this year.  Due to our tight budget, the new 4X4 graduation requirements, and a new student data management system being rolled out by the district in April, we felt that it was crucial that the counselors actually input the courses for each student after meeting with the students to ensure course requests are accurate.  We are hoping that this year’s course entries will be more “error-free” and will give us a more accurate view of the courses requested by students.

I attended the dinner by the UT Texas Exes on Friday night as they honored Donna Gunter as one of the ten outstanding high school teachers in Texas.  The evening was amazing and Donna joined a group of phenomenal teachers being honored at the event.  Donna was recognized for her caring and loving support of her students as they tackle the rigors of Calculus.  Donna was also recognized for her help with our struggling learners in the Delta Credit Recovery Program.  Donna works with students on both ends of the learning spectrum and brings the same level of devotion to both groups.  Donna Gunter has also been named as the 2009-2010 Anderson Teacher of the Year.  Congratulations to a wonderful teacher and a caring professional.

This week, try to take some time to come to the last boys’ basketball game of the season, the boys and girls’ soccer matches, the baseball and softball teams’ scrimmages, the boys’ and girls’ LaCrosse matches, a golf or tennis match, the Robotics competition at school, or any of the other hundreds of opportunities to support our students in their extra-curricular activities.  Our Anderson students are truly remarkable in their achievements in all areas.

Remember that registration for AP testing begins this week.  Talk to your student about the AP exams for which he/she will sign up to take.  Ms. Lottmann, in the Counseling Office, is ready to help with the registration.

Have a great week, keep warm and attend at least one Anderson activity this week.  You will be glad you did.

Donna Houser, Principal
CALENDAR
MONDAY, February 15, 2010
ALL DAY – STAFF DEVELOPMENT/STUDENT HOLIDAY
5:30-7:30pm – JV Baseball Scrimmage @ Round Rock

TUESDAY, February 16, 2010
8:15-8:45am – AP Test Registration, Counseling Office
10:45am-12:30pm – Incognito –Black History Month Play, Theater
12:30-1:00pm – AP Test Registration, Counseling Office
2:00-2:30pm – AP Test Registration, Counseling Office
4:15-4:45pm – AP Test Registration, Counseling Office
4:30-5:30pm – Cheer Workshop, Cafeteria
4:30-6:30pm – Varsity Baseball Scrimmage @ Round Rock
5:00-7:30pm – Softball vs McNeil @ Noack #4
5:15pm – Boys Basketball vs Bowie @ Anderson
5:30-8:00pm – Belles Board/Booster Club Meeting, Rm 13/Cafeteria
6:00pm –Boys JV Soccer vs Austin High @ Nelson Field
7:45pm - Boys Varsity Soccer vs. Austin High @ Nelson Field
6:00pm – JV Girls Soccer vs Austin High @ House Park
7:45pm – Varsity Girls Soccer vs Austin High @ House Park

WEDNESDAY, February 17, 2010
8:15-8:45am – AP Test Registration, Counseling Office
12:00-2:15pm – 2012 IB Diploma Candidates Mandatory Lunch Meeting, Library Distance Learning Lab
12:30-1:00pm – AP Test Registration, Counseling Office
2:00-2:30pm – AP Test Registration, Counseling Office
4:00pm – Varsity Tennis Match vs LBJ @ Austin Tennis Center
4:15-4:45pm – AP Test Registration, Counseling Office
4:30-5:15pm – Key Club Meeting, Cafeteria
6:00-8:00pm – Swim Booster Club Meeting, Cafeteria

THURSDAY, February 18, 2010
ALL DAY – Team Photos, Large Gym
8:15-8:45am – AP Test Registration, Counseling Office
9:00am-6:00pm – Belles Competition @ Dallas
12:30-1:00pm – AP Test Registration, Counseling Office
2:00-2:30pm – AP Test Registration, Counseling Office
4:15-4:45pm – AP Test Registration, Counseling Office
4:15-5:15pm – Varsity Softball vs Gatesville Tournament @ Gatesville
4:30-8:00pm – Cheer Tryouts, Small Gym
5:30-7:00pm – Chamber Music Concert & Family Supper, Cafeteria
6:30-8:30pm – PTSA Meeting, Rm 135
7:30-9:00pm – Fellowship of Christian Athletes @ Hillcrest Baptist Church

FRIDAY, February 19, 2010
8:15-8:45am – AP Test Registration, Counseling Office
9:00-10:00am - Varsity Softball vs Gatesville Tournament @ Gatesville
9:00am-6:00pm – Belles Competition @ Dallas
12:30-1:00pm – AP Test Registration, Counseling Office
2:00-2:30pm – AP Test Registration, Counseling Office
2:00-4:00pm – Trojan Relays @ Anderson
4:15-4:45pm – AP Test Registration, Counseling Office
5:00-9:00pm – Robotics Setup, Cafeteria/Large Gym

SATURDAY, February 20, 2010
8:00am-5:00pm – Robotics Competition, Cafeteria/Large Gym
9:00am –Boys Soccer vs Akins @ Nelson Field
9:00am – JV Girls Soccer vs Akins @ House Park
9:00-10:00am - Varsity Softball vs Gatesville Tournament @ Gatesville
9:00-10:30am – Math Fluency for Enrollment in Pre-AP Physics, Rm 110
9:00am-6:00pm – Belles Competition @ Dallas
10:00am-2:30pm – Anderson Bowling Club District Meet @ Westgate Lanes
10:45am-12:00pm – Varsity Girls Soccer vs Akins @ House Park
2:00-4:00pm – JV Boys Lacrosse @ ESH (Houston)
2:00-4:00pm – Varsity Boys Lacrosse @ ESH (Houston)
Band Solo & Ensemble Competition @ Hendrickson HS

SUNDAY, February 21, 2010
9:00am-6:00pm – Belles Competition @ Dallas
11:00am-1:00pm –JV Boys Lacrosse @ Lamar (Houston)
1:00-3:00pm –Varsity Boys Lacrosse @ Lamar (Houston)

Save the Dates:
Feb 26-27 – State Championship Meet @ UT Swim Center
Saturday, March 27, 2010 – Prom @ Doubletree Hotel
June 5, 2010 – Graduation @ Erwin Center
May 30 @ 3:00pm – Baccalaureate Service @ Westover Hills Church of Christ

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New Announcements:

PTSA Meeting, Rm 135, 6:30-8:30pm
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Tickets are $50 per person with half the proceeds going to Project Graduation.

E-mail your RSVP to Karen MacMurtrie at kmacmurtrie@yahoo.com and
send your check, payable to AHS-PTSA Project Graduation,
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A reminder from the Counseling Office:
Registration for AP Exams will take place in the Counseling Office February 16-19. Registration times are 8:15-8:45/ 12:30-1:00/ 2:00-2:30/ 4:15-4:45 daily. Registration forms and payments will only be accepted during these days and times.
For more information or questions, please contact Nancee Lottmann at 414.7911.
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Anderson girls soccer
Tuesday, February 16
Austin High @ House Park
JV @ 6pm
Varsity @ 7:45
Saturday February 20
Akins @ House Park
JV @ 9am
Varsity @ 10:45
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MEN’S SOCCER
TUESDAY, February 16, 2010
6:00pm JV Men’s soccer vs. Austin @ Nelson Field
7:45pm Varsity Men’s soccer vs. Austin @ Nelson Field

SATURDAY, February 20, 2010
9:00am JV Men’s soccer vs. Akins @ Nelson Field
10:45am Varsity Men’s soccer vs. Akins @ Nelson Field
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Just a reminder that rising 10th, 11th and 12th grade course contracts were due in English classes on February 10th and 11th. Students will meet individually with their counselor to go over course selections and credits either the week of March 8th or March 22nd. If your student did not get a course contract or lost theirs, we have electronic copies available on our link through the PTSA website and also in the counseling office.
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Come out and support our Runnin’ Trojans Basketball team at Akins this Friday night.  Games times are:
Freshman A      5:15 Small Gym
Freshmen B      6:45 Small Gym
JV                    5:15 Large Gym
Varsity             8:15 Large Gym
LET’S GO TROJANS!
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Declaration of Independence Event a Tremendous Success!

A great effort was put forth by many individuals to make Anderson’s Declaration of Independence event such a success.  As reported last week, approximately 1550 students saw the document during the school day and about 800 members of the public viewed it from 5 - 7 p.m.  To see the event in photos, please visit http://www.austinschools.org/curriculum/soc_stud/index.html

Parent Tours:
We have only two more dates left:
Feb. 19 at 9:30 a.m. and Feb. 26 at 1:15 p.m.
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loveisrespect National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline Event:
With the advent of technology, teen dating abuse has taken on a new meaning.
Along with physical abuse, teens are experiencing more dating abuse in the form of sexting and constant texting.  A Day to Shine, benefiting the National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline, is scheduled for Saturday, April 10th at 2:00 at Austin Country Club to raise awareness of this issue which is affecting 1 in 3 teens across the country.  The event will include a keynote speaker, desserts and a teen style show.  Tickets are $25 and can be ordered at loveisrespect.org.   Questions?  Contact Lisa Dow at lisadow@austin.rr.com.
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RAD Senior Event
The RAD (Resisting Alcohol and Drugs) event for seniors is scheduled for Wednesday evening, February 24th at 7:00 in the theatre.  The seniors will visit with Todd Hanna of Explore Austin.  Todd not only brings his experience of working with youth and teens, but will also share his insight gained from knowing Carson Starkey, the former Austin High student, who died in 2008 of alcohol poisoning.  A raffle as well as incentives by the social studies and English departments are being offered to encourage seniors to attend.  This is for  students only.  We are hoping to follow-up sometime in March or April with a parent meeting.

Previous Announcements:
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Learn More About the State Board of Education
Texas PTA and the Texas Association of School Boards has put together information regarding the State Board of Education, its roles, and its responsibilities.  The neighborhoods of Anderson High School fall in District 10, currently represented by Cynthia Dunbar.  She is not running for reelection.  This March, you will have the opportunity to vote in the primary.  Only the Republican primary has multiple candidates; the Democrat, Libertarian, and Green Parties all have one candidate.  The general election will be in November.  Please take a moment to educate yourself on this state board and consider how it impacts our children.  The SBOE has most recently been in the news as they re-wrote the Science TEKS last year and are working on the Social Studies TEKS this year.  The TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills) drive what publishers put in their textbooks.

http://www.andersonptsa.com/index.php/ptsapta/parented/sboe/
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Calling all Senior Parents!

Reserve your tickets to the
Mesa Ranch Dinner and Silent Auction
(benefitting 2010 Project Graduation)
NOW!

We are already over half our capacity.
Seats are still available but space is limited!

Join us
Sunday, February 21st
6 pm to 9 pm
Mesa Ranch Restaurant
8108 Mesa Drive

Tickets are $50 per person with half the proceeds going to Project Graduation.

E-mail your RSVP to Karen MacMurtrie at kmacmurtrie@yahoo.com and
send your check, payable to AHS-PTSA Project Graduation,
to Jill Zeitz, 3904 Edgerock Drive , Austin , TX 78731 .

Come enjoy an evening specifically for the Class of 2010 Parents!
Includes a three-couse dinner with your choice of entree and dessert, plus cash bar.
Bid on great deals at the Silent Auction including:
Texas coast getaways, rounds of golf, spa pampering, custom jewelry,
professional photo sessions, and other exciting items!
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Project Advance–
Sadly, we’ve had a few college representatives come to Anderson and have no one to talk to because students didn’t sign up for the visit. Please make sure your junior or senior is checking the visit schedule in Naviance and taking advantage of this opportunity.

I have received messages about logging into Naviance and wanted to make sure everyone has the information. Go to www.austinisd.org and click on Naviance, then Anderson. This will take you to the log in screen. Enter the student ID where it says “email” and again for the password. (You do not need a registration code) Once logged in, you can change the password to whatever you like….please make sure your student knows the password! For those that receive multiple messages whenever I send an email from Naviance, this is because your email address is listed multiple times. You’ll need to go to the profile and delete any duplicate information. As always, let me know if you need help.

Class rank has been updated in Naviance for 10 - 12 grade. 9th grade rank is not yet available. As soon as it is, I will post it in Naviance.

Please be aware that I will be on maternity leave from March 22 until approximately the first week in May. At that time, Pam Mason will be working in my place. Pam has been working with our Early College Start program and will be wonderful!
Michele Reynolds
Project ADVANCE
(512)414-0551
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Ever thought about hosting a foreign exchange student?  Currently, a Korean boy is living with a “welcome family” who wanted to make sure he got off to a good start here in the U.S.  Due to work conflicts, Yae Dam will now need to find a permanent host family through the end of June.  He plays soccer, loves math, and is friendly and sweethearted!  Contact Laura Slaughter at 825-2288 or laura_slaughter@hotmail.com if interested!
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What should the Austin School District name its newest elementary school? The AISD Board of Trustees invites you to submit your nominations for the name of a new elementary school campus in Southwest Austin that will open in August 2010.

Some of the criteria for the naming of district facilities include the following:
·        Facilities may be named for individuals, places such as landmarks or neighborhoods, or other reason as determined by the Board.
·        The name must not already be used by another Austin District school or facility.
·        Nominators must provide a succinct description of the nominees’ contributions, why they are important, and any pertinent history that should be considered.

You can mail your nominations to:
Office of Planning and Community Relations
Austin Independent School District
1111 West Sixth Street
Austin, TX 78703-5399
Or, you may submit your nominations online at the District’s website http://www.austinisd.org.

Names that have been previously submitted for new schools and facilities will automatically be considered for the new elementary school campus, and need not be resubmitted.  Your input is important to this process. Please remember to submit your nominations by the deadline of February 18, 2010. Trustees are scheduled to select the school’s name on March 29, 2010.
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The next Free Practice ACT or SAT for Jrs (the student chooses which test)- will be given Sat, 3/6 at the College Nannies & Tutors Learning Center (3908 Far West ).  The test will start at 9am, conclude at 12:45 pm, and mimics the setting and timing of the actual tests.  Students will grade their own test immediately upon completion and will leave with their results.  The more familiar students are with the test, the better they will perform on the “real thing!”  Call 372-8385 to reserve your spot.
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Next Anderson Band Booster Association (ABBA) meetings…
March 1, 2010 at 6:30 pm
For more information, please check our website www.andersontrojanband.com
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Project ADVANCE
Financial Aid Saturdays - volunteers from area high schools and colleges will be available every Saturday, beginning in February. We will help you fill out the FAFSA and, at some locations, prepare taxes. Schedules are available in the counseling and registrar offices.
More scholarships have been added to Naviance, please make sure students of every grade are checking the list. Most are for seniors, but a handful are for 9-11 graders.
Michele Reynolds
Project ADVANCE
(512)414-0551
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On the college visit schedule: University of North Texas will be at Anderson and UTSA will be visiting on March 23. These visits are for juniors and seniors only, but they may not attend unless they sign up on Naviance. Look for the “visit schedule” in the “college” tab.

I have received messages about logging into Naviance and wanted to make sure everyone has the information. Go to www.austinisd.org and click on Naviance, then Anderson. This will take you to the log in screen. Enter the student ID where it says “email” and again for the password. (You do not need a registration code) Once logged in, you can change the password to whatever you like….please make sure your student knows the password! For those that receive multiple messages whenever I send an email from Naviance, this is because your email address is listed multiple times. You’ll need to go to the profile and delete any duplicate information. As always, let me know if you need help.

For those seniors planning to attend ACC next fall, advisors will be at Anderson on March 30 and 31. Please make sure they are checking for emails and announcements to sign up for this. These students are also able to apply for the ACC College Connections Scholarship, which is due April 1. Information regarding the scholarship can be found in Naviance.

I am still collecting letters from seniors. Remember I need a copy of the acceptance letter from the school your child plans to attend next year. I need copies of any and all scholarship offers they receive, even if they aren’t going to accept.

Make sure that your student is checking the scholarship list on Naviance, there are a large number added each week.

Please be aware that I will be on maternity leave from March 22 until approximately the first week in May. At that time, Pam Mason will be working in my place. Pam has been working with our Early College Start program and will be wonderful!

For more information or questions, please contact Nancee Lottmann at 414.7911.

What a week we had last week.  It was truly a historic time for Anderson High School.  The Declaration of Independence visit was a great day for our students and for the community as a whole.  We estimate that close to 2000 students, staff, and state and local dignitaries viewed the broadside of the Declaration of Independence during the school day and another 800+ visitors from the community joined us during the evening public viewing hours.  People were impressed with this opportunity to see such a primary source/original document and we have the great participation of our students in the Mock Election of 2008 to thank for this opportunity.

During the reception at noon, we had representatives from our five feeder elementary schools, Doss, Davis, Hill, Pillow and Summit, as well as a representative from Murchison Middle School lead the “Pledge of Allegiance.”  Daniel Hurwitz, an Anderson senior IB student, gave a compelling speech during the reception about the historical importance of citizen participation in the democratic process.  He spoke as a seasoned orator and really represented our student body well.  The Anderson Barbershop Chorus, under the direction of David Beussman, performed our National Anthem and the Hill Elementary fourth grade choir, under the direction of Debra Erck, sang a patriotic anthem.  Greetings were offered by Superintendent Meria Carstarphen, Randall Dillard from the Secretary of State’s office, and Joe Ramirez, Coordinator of the AISD Social Studies department.  Additionally, Supreme Court Justice Don Willet and AISD Board of Trustees’ Member, Vince Torres, were in the audience.  It made my heart beat with pride to see the faces of our vertical team students as they greeted this historic document.

We need to give special thanks to many people in the district who helped with the organization of the event – Library/Media Services, Environmental Control, the Social Studies Curriculum Department, AISD Police, and the AISD Communications Department.  We need to thank the Anderson teachers who arranged with Costume World to be fitted with period costumes and who acted as “docents” throughout the event.  Mr. Powell, Mr. Lampkin, Mr. Carcione, and Ms. Crowe added just the right ambiance of the period and made each child and adult feel “carried away” to the era of our country’s birth.  Ms. Wilson and Mr. Timmons and several senior Government students helped to usher students to the viewing area and added historical context about the document.  And - Yvonne Fuller and her staff opened up the library and made sure that the document had an appropriate viewing area in which to be shown.  We thank the PTSA and President Marc Erck for their support in helping to defray expenses incurred due to the visit and for Marc’s participation in planning the event.

Which brings us to the organizational wizard who put this whole project together – Julie Cowan.  I dare not say too much about Julie’s efforts, as she is so humble that she is truly upset when we recognize her, but we have to honor her hard work and her oversight of the visit.  Every detail was well thought out and orchestrated weeks in advance so that the visit was seamless and flawless.  If Anderson High School received any accolades or positive regard for the handling of this community event, it was due to the hard work and vision of Julie Cowan.  We are forever in her debt.

Many other important events occurred during the past week – notification of twelve National Merit Finalists from Anderson, a second place finish in the district swim meet, a first place finish in the district wrestling tournament – I know I have forgotten many others.   (I haven’t heard how the Belles did at Bowie at the Dance Competition on Saturday at the time this article was written.  We know there are great things to report there.)  Suffice to say, Anderson High School is the place to be for high achievement and great community-wide events.

I need to remind everyone that we will have two days of professional development for our staff that means that students will not attend school on February 12th or 15th.  Our staff will be involved in district departmental professional development on February 12th and will be working with their campus departments planning curriculum and testing strategies for the second semester on February 15th.  Please remember that students will not be in school those two days and take advantage of the four-day weekend to make a college visit or explore post-secondary options.  It is never too early to begin the conversation with high school students about “next steps.”

And, last, I would like to remind everyone that the Project Graduation Silent Auction and Dinner to raise money for the Substance-Free Grad Night party will be held on Sunday, February 21st at Mesa Ranch, 8108 Mesa Drive, from 6-9 pm.  Tickets are $50 per person and will include a three-course dinner with your choice of entrée and dessert.  The evening features a fabulous silent auction.  This is a great way for parents of seniors and underclassmen’s parents, alike, to support a very worthwhile effort by our PTSA.  Our children are certainly safer since this initiative was first conceived and each year it gives our seniors a “place to be” that is alcohol-free for celebrating after the graduation ceremony.  I would like you all to consider supporting this important program (and have a lot of fun along the way).  Contact Karen MacMurtrie at kmacmurtrie@yahoolcom to RSVP and send checks to Jill Zeitz, 3904 Edgerock Dr., Austin, TX - 78731.  This is an event you won’t want to miss.

That is all for now, but each week just gets busier than the last.  We have basketball, soccer, wrestling, swimming, tennis, golf, baseball, softball, and Lacrosse all in active competition.  Track meets start in a few weeks and our students are already busy in training and conditioning.  Belles, orchestra, choir, and band are all in their competitive seasons.  Debate and Robotics are preparing for the finals of their competitive seasons.  The yearbook staff is finalizing the pages for publication and the film and animation department are getting ready for their film festival.  Our marketing teams are going to the state competitions and we are beginning IB oral examinations for our juniors and seniors.  February 16th brings the one-man show, “Incognito,” to Anderson to celebrate Black History Month.  Top it all off with the excitement over the February 25th  It seems like it just gets busier every day and every day is greater than the last.  I hope you all know how lucky we all are to be at Anderson High School, the best high school anywhere around. lunchtime concerts by American Idol alumnus, Jason Castro, and you have a month of intense energy and incredible opportunity for our students.

Donna Houser, Principal

CALENDAR
MONDAY, February 8, 2010
All Day – Theater Teddy Bear Sale Fundraiser
4:15-5:00pm – Knitting for the Needy, IB Office
4:30-6:30pm – Varsity Baseball Scrimmage @ McNeil
7:00-9:00pm – Boys Varsity Lacrosse @ St. Michael’s

TUESDAY, February 9, 2010
All Day – Theater Teddy Bear Sale Fundraiser
4:30-6:30pm – JV 2 Baseball Scrimmage @ McNeil
5:15pm – Girls Basketball vs Austin @ Anderson
5:15pm – Boys Basketball vs Austin @ Austin
5:30pm – Softball vs Taylor @ Noack #4
6:00pm – Varsity Boys Soccer vs Westlake @ Westlake
6:00pm – JV Girls Soccer vs Westlake @ Nelson Field
6:00pm – Boys Basketball Booster Club Meeting, Art Rm
6:30-7:30pm – Cheer Booster Club Meeting, Rm 130
7:00-8:00pm –Murchison Pre-UIL Concert, Theater
7:00-9:00pm – JV 1 Baseball Scrimmage @ McNeil
7:45pm – Varsity Girls Soccer vs Westlake @ Nelson Field

WEDNESDAY, February 10, 2010
12:00-1:00pm – Brown Bag Meeting, Rm 130
4:30-6:30pm – Benefit Concert for Haiti , Gym
6:30-7:30 pm – Baseball Booster Club Meeting, Cafeteria

THURSDAY, February 11, 2010
4:30-5:30pm – Cheer Workshop, Small Gym
6:00-8:00pm – JV Boys Lacrosse vs Cedar Park @ House Park
6:30-7:30pm – College Authority, Rm 134
7:30-9:00pm – Fellowship of Christian Athletes @ Hillcrest Baptist Church
8:00-10:00pm – Varisty Boys Lacrosse vs Cedar Park @ House Park

FRIDAY, February 12, 2010 – STAFF DEVELOPMENT/STUDENT HOLIDAY
8:00am-8:00pm – Tennis vs Lake Travis/Lakeway Tournament @ Lake Travis
9:00am-5:00pm – JV Wrestling JV State @ Arlington Bowie
12:00-1:00pm – Mary Alice Luncheon, Rm 130
5:00pm – Softball vs Liberty Hill @ Liberty Hill
5:15pm – Boys Basketball vs Akins @ Akins
6:00pm – Varsity Girls Soccer vs Connally @ Nelson Field
6:00pm – Varsity Boys Soccer vs Connally @ Connally
6:00pm – JV 1 Baseball Scrimmage @ Stony Point
UIL Region VII-5A Championship Meet @ Josh Davis Pool, San Antonio

SATURDAY, February 13, 2010
All Day – JV Boys Lacrosse @ Aggieland Classic/ College Station
7:00am-10:00pm – Belles Competition @ Westwood HS
8:00am-8:00pm – Tennis vs Lake Travis/Lakeway Tournament @ Lake Travis
10:00am – Anderson Bowling Club District Meet @ Dart Bowl
9:00am-5:00pm – JV Wrestling JV State @ Arlington Bowie
11:00am-1:00pm – Varsity Baseball Scrimmage @ Stony Point
11:00am-1:00pm – JV 2 Baseball Scrimmage vs Stony Point @ Anderson
UIL Region VII-5A Championship Meet @ Josh Davis Pool, San Antonio

SUNDAY, February 14, 2010
All Day – JV Boys Lacrosse @ Aggieland Classic/ College Station

STAFF DEVELOPMENT/STUDENT HOLIDAY ON MONDAY, FEB 15TH – ENJOY THE 4-DAY WEEKEND!

Save the Dates:
Saturday, Feb 20, 10:00am-2:30pm – Anderson Bowling Club District Meet @ Westgate Lanes
Feb 26-27 – State Championship Meet @ UT Swim Center
Saturday, March 27, 2010 – Prom @ Doubletree Hotel
June 5, 2010 – Graduation @ Erwin Center
May 30 @ 3:00pm – Baccalaureate Service @ Westover Hills Church of Christ

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New Announcements:

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From the Counseling Office:
Just a reminder that rising 10th, 11th and 12th grade course contracts are due in English classes on February 10th and 11th. Students will meet individually with their counselor to go over course selections and credits either the week of March 8th or March 22nd. If your student did not get a course contract or lost theirs, we have electronic copies available on our link through the PTSA website and also in the counseling office.
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Girls Soccer News
Friday February 12th Vs. Plugerville Connally @ Nelson Field  Varsity only @ 6pm
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There will be an FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) meeting this Thursday, February 11th, at Hillcrest Baptist Church in the 3rd floor youth room.  We will have a special guest speaker, Kacy Benson, so make sure you attend!  All are welcome.
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All students interested in signing up for ACC in the summer or fall of 2010 need to plan on attending  a meeting for ECS
February 8th 8:30am or during lunch
In the Counseling Center

We will discuss TSI , ACC application and sign up process
Pam Mason
Project ADVANCE
M,W,TH 8:30-2:30
Anderson High School
8403 Mesa Drive
Austin, TX 78759
(512)414-0909
(512)414-7989 fax
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Learn More About the State Board of Education
Texas PTA and the Texas Association of School Boards has put together information regarding the State Board of Education, its roles, and its responsibilities.  The neighborhoods of Anderson High School fall in District 10, currently represented by Cynthia Dunbar.  She is not running for reelection.  This March, you will have the opportunity to vote in the primary.  Only the Republican primary has multiple candidates; the Democrat, Libertarian, and Green Parties all have one candidate.  The general election will be in November.  Please take a moment to educate yourself on this state board and consider how it impacts our children.  The SBOE has most recently been in the news as they re-wrote the Science TEKS last year and are working on the Social Studies TEKS this year.  The TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills) drive what publishers put in their textbooks.

http://www.andersonptsa.com/index.php/ptsapta/parented/sboe/
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Calling all Senior Parents!

Reserve your tickets to the
Mesa Ranch Dinner and Silent Auction
(benefitting 2010 Project Graduation)
NOW!

We are already over half our capacity.
Seats are still available but space is limited!

Join us
Sunday, February 21st
6 pm to 9 pm
Mesa Ranch Restaurant
8108 Mesa Drive

Tickets are $50 per person with half the proceeds going to Project Graduation.

E-mail your RSVP to Karen MacMurtrie at kmacmurtrie@yahoo.com and
send your check, payable to AHS-PTSA Project Graduation,
to Jill Zeitz, 3904 Edgerock Drive , Austin , TX 78731 .

Come enjoy an evening specifically for the Class of 2010 Parents!
Includes a three-couse dinner with your choice of entree and dessert, plus cash bar.
Bid on great deals at the Silent Auction including:
Texas coast getaways, rounds of golf, spa pampering, custom jewelry,
professional photo sessions, and other exciting items!
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Project Advance
Sadly, we’ve had a few college representatives come to Anderson and have no one to talk to because students didn’t sign up for the visit. Please make sure your junior or senior is checking the visit schedule in Naviance and taking advantage of this opportunity.

I have received messages about logging into Naviance and wanted to make sure everyone has the information. Go to www.austinisd.org and click on Naviance, then Anderson. This will take you to the log in screen. Enter the student ID where it says “email” and again for the password. (You do not need a registration code) Once logged in, you can change the password to whatever you like….please make sure your student knows the password! For those that receive multiple messages whenever I send an email from Naviance, this is because your email address is listed multiple times. You’ll need to go to the profile and delete any duplicate information. As always, let me know if you need help.

There will be a Brown Bag meeting on Wednesday, February 10 from 12-1pm in room 130. It is for Junior parents and the topic is Beginning the College Process.

Class rank has been updated in Naviance for 10 - 12 grade. 9th grade rank is not yet available. As soon as it is, I will post it in Naviance.

Ms. Mason will be meeting with students before school and during lunches on February 8 to hand out packets for ACC Early College Start Registration. She will be in the counseling center. If a student is planning to take an ACC class over the summer or in the fall, they must stop by to see her…this includes returning ACC students.

Please be aware that I will be on maternity leave from March 22 until approximately the first week in May. At that time, Pam Mason will be working in my place. Pam has been working with our Early College Start program and will be wonderful!

Michele Reynolds
Project ADVANCE
Anderson High School
8403 Mesa Drive
Austin, TX 78759
(512)414-0551
(512)414-7989 fax
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Ever thought about hosting a foreign exchange student?  Currently, a Korean boy is living with a “welcome family” who wanted to make sure he got off to a good start here in the U.S.  Due to work conflicts, Yae Dam will now need to find a permanent host family through the end of June.  He plays soccer, loves math, and is friendly and sweethearted!  Contact Laura Slaughter at 825-2288 or laura_slaughter@hotmail.com if interested!
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What should the Austin School District name its newest elementary school? The AISD Board of Trustees invites you to submit your nominations for the name of a new elementary school campus in Southwest Austin that will open in August 2010.

Some of the criteria for the naming of district facilities include the following:
·        Facilities may be named for individuals, places such as landmarks or neighborhoods, or other reason as determined by the Board.
·        The name must not already be used by another Austin District school or facility.
·        Nominators must provide a succinct description of the nominees’ contributions, why they are important, and any pertinent history that should be considered.

You can mail your nominations to:
Office of Planning and Community Relations
Austin Independent School District
1111 West Sixth Street
Austin, TX 78703-5399
Or, you may submit your nominations online at the District’s website http://www.austinisd.org.

Names that have been previously submitted for new schools and facilities will automatically be considered for the new elementary school campus, and need not be resubmitted.  Your input is important to this process. Please remember to submit your nominations by the deadline of February 18, 2010. Trustees are scheduled to select the school’s name on March 29, 2010.
The next Free Practice ACT or SAT for Jrs (the student chooses which test)- will be given Sat, 2/13 and 3/6 at the College Nannies & Tutors Learning Center (3908 Far West ).  The test will start at 9am, conclude at 12:45 pm, and mimics the setting and timing of the actual tests.  Students will grade their own test immediately upon completion and will leave with their results.  The more familiar students are with the test, the better they will perform on the “real thing!”  Call 372-8385 to reserve your spot.

Previous Announcements:
RAD (Resisting Alcohol and Drugs) Event Planned for Seniors
Senior parents, please mark your calendars for Wednesday evening–February 24th.
All seniors are invited to visit with Todd Hanna of Explore Austin to discuss how to make healthy choices after high school.  In addition to working in various capacities with youth and teens, Todd will bring his insight from knowing the Carson Starkey family. (Carson was the Austin High graduate who died of alcohol poisoning at Cal Poly one year ago.)  This event is for students only.  We hope to have a follow-up session for parents sometime in late February or March.
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PROJECT ADVANCE NEWS:
Please note that Mrs. Reynolds will be on maternity leave from March 22 until approximately May 3. At that time, Mrs. Mason will be taking over as the full time Project ADVANCE counselor.

Michele Reynolds
Project ADVANCE (512)414-0551

Part Time Replacement–
Pam Mason
(512)414-0909
pamela.mason@austinisd.org
All students interested in signing up for ACC in the summer or fall of 2010 need to plan on attending a meeting for ECS.
Monday, February 8th at 8:30am or during lunch
Location:  Counseling Center
We will discuss TSI , ACC application and sign up process.
Pamela Mason
Project ADVANCE –Part Time
M,W,TH  8:30-2:30
Office 414-0909
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Project Graduation 2010 NEWS!

Please Join the AHS Class of 2010 Parents
For the Mesa Ranch Dinner and Silent Auction benefiting Project Graduation 2010!
Sunday, Feb. 21, 6 – 9 pm, 8108 Mesa Drive
Tickets are $50/person and ½ the proceeds of ticket sales support Project Graduation 2010!  Ticket includes three-course dinner, with your choice of entrée and dessert.  The evening features a fabulous silent auction and cash bar. Space is limited!
RSVP to Karen MacMurtrie at kmacmurtrie@yahoo.com and send your check made to AHS-PTSA Project Graduation, to Jill Zeitz, 3904 Edgerock Drive , Austin , TX   78731 .
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Tuxes Rented for Prom from Royal Tuxedo = $ for Project Grad!

Prom is only 5 weeks away!  For every tuxedo rental from Royal Events & Tuxedos, Anderson Project Grad will receive $5 to $7!
Royal Events & Tuxedos also offers professional dress/suits alterations as well as Custom-made Prom Dresses. For every alteration or custom- made dress, Project Grad will receive $5 to $7!

Be a Prom Student Agent!  Anderson Guys can receive your Prom Tuxedo rental for free by sending 10 fellow students to Royal Events & Tuxedos store.  See www.royaltuxedo.com, click Austin , click Proms, for details.
Reserve your tux or design your dress TODAY at 7930 Burnet Road, #200 (by Houston ’s Restaurant)!

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Parent Book Study Continues
All parents are invited to join in on the weekly book study of Letting Go:  A Parents’ Guide to Understanding the College Years.  So far, we have had between 15 - 20 parents each Friday at our noon gatherings in the Library’s Distance Learning Lab.  For more information, please contact Julie Cowan at Jscowan@aol.com.  It’s been a great opportunity for sharing and discussion.  Please consider joining us.
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Parent Tours-
Parent tours begin this week for parents who will have children entering Anderson High School for the first time in the 2010-11 school year.  Please share this schedule with your friends:

Members of the PTSA are offering group tours of the school on the following dates:
Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1:15 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 19, 9:30 a.m.
Friday, Feb. 26, 1:15 p.m.

Tours will last approximately an hour.  RSVPs are not required.  Parents should meet tour guides in the main office.  Parents may park across the street in the parking lot of our valued partner in education Westover Hills Church of Christ.
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Calling all adventurous families!  Host a Foreign Exchange Student!
Have you ever thought about hosting a foreign exchange student?  Well, maybe now it’s time to do it!  We’re currently placing exchange students for Fall 2010 or the entire 2010-2011 school year, and we’d love to talk to you about hosting!  Our family has hosted several over the past few years, and we have wonderful tales to tell.  Currently, we’re seeking a host family for an Italian girl who plays jazz piano, and a Korean girl who plays violin and drums and is very active in her church.  Those are just two, though, and we’d love to find the perfect student for you!  For more information contact Mary Kahle at 458-5038 or mary@kahle.org.
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Next Anderson Band Booster Association (ABBA) meetings…
February 8, 2010 at 6:30 pm
March 1, 2010 at 6:30 pm
For more information, please check our website www.andersontrojanband.com
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Project ADVANCE
Financial Aid Saturdays - volunteers from area high schools and colleges will be available every Saturday, beginning in February. We will help you fill out the FAFSA and, at some locations, prepare taxes. Schedules are available in the counseling and registrar offices.
More scholarships have been added to Naviance, please make sure students of every grade are checking the list. Most are for seniors, but a handful are for 9-11 graders.
Remember that the format of Naviance has been changed. The same info is there, but it looks quite different. I sent emails about this change, if you did not get them, please log in and ensure that you have an updated email address in Naviance.
Michele Reynolds
Project ADVANCE
(512)414-0551
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HAPPY 40th BIRTHDAY to PILLOW ELEMENTARY!
Calling all Pillow graduates! Save the date!  Pillow is 40 years old and will celebrate on Thursday, February 11th. Come see old friends and teachers!  An Olive Garden dinner is planned,  so make plans to join us. Please pass along this info to any other Pillow alumni you know.  More info soon!  Contact Huddie Murray with questions: 841-4837    hmurray@austinisd.org    hwmswim@yahoo.com
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