Advanced Academics Update

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Ballet Under the Stars – Free Event

Zilker Hillside Theater

8:00 p.m.

May 29-30, 2015

Enjoy neo-Classical ballet, modern, contemporary and Broadway style jazz choreography. Bring a picnic and blanket. For more information:

http://metamorphosisdance.org/ballet-under-the-stars/

Monday, May 25, 2015

Austin Public Library Summer Reading Program

http://library.austintexas.gov/srp

SRP'15, the 2015 Summer Reading Program for youth, takes place June through August.

How can you participate? Pick up a Reading Log at any Austin Public Libraries, or print one out at home. The front of the log is where you’ll record your reading list. Flip it over and you’ll discover 16 free and fun activities you can enjoy to make sure your summer is action-packed! We’re also excited to hear about your favorite book characters – grab a My Favorite Character sheet and drop it off at the Library to display.

There's something for everyone at the Library this summer from toddlers to teens: magic, robots, scavenger hunts, sewing, storytimes, theatre, puppets, local music, arts and crafts, even a glow-in-the-dark dance party!

SRP’15 is sponsored in part by Austin Energy, and the City of Austin Music Division. All programs and events are free and open to the public. For more information please call 512-974-7400.

Friday, May 22, 2015

Summer Reading List 2015

Check out these summer reading lists for children in kindergarten through 8th grade! For advanced readers, you may want to look at the list that is a few years above their grade level.Click here to go to the lists. Happy reading!

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) - Free Event but RSVP

Oh Dragon Theatre Company presents a hilarious, fast-paced romp through the Bard’s extensive playbook. Three (yeah that’s right, only three) madcap individuals weave their wacky way through ALL of Shakespeare’s comedies, histories and tragedies in one wild evening that will leave you rolling with laughter!

Performance dates: May 28th, 29th, 30th, June 4th, 5th, & 6th, 2015. All performances begin at 8pm.

This is a FREE event, but donations are suggested and appreciated (funds raised from this show will go to fund their 4th season). Seating will start at 7:30 pm and is first come, first serve. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs, pack a picnic, and enjoy the show!

**SEATING IS FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE. HELP US KNOW HOW MANY PEOPLE TO EXPECT BY R.S.V.P.ING FOR THE NIGHT YOU PLAN TO ATTEND.**

More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1632186527016297/

Get your free tickets!

https://secure.buyplaytix.com/ohdragontheatre/reserve/the_complete_works_of_william_shakespeare_abridged.html

Monday, April 20, 2015

African-American Parent Engagement Conference, April 25th

8:30 a.m.–3 p.m. | Saturday, April 25

LBJ Early College High School

Invited Guest Speakers

• Dr. Sterling Lands II, My Brother’s Keeper

• Manny Scott, Original Freedom Writer

• Mychal Wynn, college and career planning

• Dr. Donna Y. Ford, national education author

• Dr. Anthony Muhammad, national school

transformer

Topics of Interest

• Being an advocate for your child

• College and career readiness

• AP/gifted and special education classes

• How to prevent diabetes

• How to talk to police

• My Brother’s Keeper

Hosted in partnership with Austin Area Alliance of Black School Educators, Austin Urban League, City of Austin and Greater Calvary Rites of Passage Inc.