Advanced Academic Services is part of the Austin Independent School District. This blog provides information, activities, and events regarding advanced academics and high ability children and teens. Smart without compromise. Potential without limits.

Sunday, March 24, 2019

Just for Teens: Science & Math Tutoring


Just for Teens: Science & Math Tutoring
Free Tutoring on select Tuesdays
Free math and science tutoring in Teen Central on select Tuesdays!

5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday
March 26, 2019
Central Library

Teen Lounge (3rd floor)
710 W. César Chávez St.
512-974-7400

Join physics teacher, Kelley Janes* for help with your math and science courses.
Best suited for students in physics, chemistry, astronomy, algebra (I or II), and geometry, ages 13-18. Bring the work you need help with and any resources you have (like class notes or your text book) for best results. Come one, come all!
Can't make it on Tuesdays? Your library card is your ticket for free, online tutoring daily from 2-11 PM, provided by Brainfuse.

Thursday, March 21, 2019

Austin Public Library Event: Tech Familia March 23, 2019


Tech Familia
AI | Inteligencia Artificial
Latinitas and the Ruiz Branch of the Austin Public Library welcome the entire family to participate in eight weeks of FREE workshops to explore technology and learn new things. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
Latinitas y la Biblioteca Ruiz de la Biblioteca Pública de Austin invitan a toda la famila a participar en ocho semanas de talleres GRATIS para explorar tecnología y descubrir algo nuevo. Recomendado para mayores de 8 años. Free and open to the public | Gratis y abierto al público.

11:00 AM
Saturday
March 23, 2019
Ruiz Branch
1600 Grove Blvd.
512-974-7500

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Austin Public Library Event: Sewing After Dark (Central Library/teens only)


An after-hours event for Teens!
An after-hours sewing workshop just for teens age 13-18! Bring a sewing project you're working on or start a new one and get personal coaching from an expert sewing instructor in this special series for teens!                                                                                                
Sign up online to reserve your spot today because each workshop is limited to just 5 participants!

5:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Friday
April 19, 2019
Central Library

Teen Lounge (3rd floor)
710 W. César Chávez St.
512-974-7400


From 5-5:45 is our Sewing Machine Certification class, where you'll gain basic machine-sewing skills (or demonstrate your existing mastery!). Then at 6 PM the main doors to the library lock, and the party begins! Expect lots of sewing, laughter, learning, music, and FOOD at these after-hours events in the teen area. 

Friday, March 15, 2019

Austin Public Library Event: Chinese Mandarin-English Storytime March 19, 2019


Chinese Mandarin-English Storytime
This all-ages storytime uses both Chinese Mandarin and English to present books, rhymes, finger-plays, and songs. Materials are not necessarily translated. The storytime flows naturally using both languages, allowing children to feel comfortable in a multilingual environment. No prior experience with Chinese is necessary to participate in. Free and open to the public/ Gratis y abierto al publico.

3:30 PM
Tuesday
March 19, 2019
Milwood Branch
12500 Amherst Dr.
512-974-9880

Tuesday, March 12, 2019

Advanced Academics Digital Swag-Bag Available Now!



This "Digi-Swag Bag" provides digital resources for parents of gifted students, teachers of gifted students, and gifted students themselves to learn how to best support the whole gifted child. Collect and learn as much as you can to support the gifted student in your midst. You will find a rich collection of resources organized and easy to explore via:














Friday, March 8, 2019

Summer Wonders Summer Program for Gifted Students



Summer Wonders located at Ace Academy
3901 Shoal Creek Blvd.
Austin, TX 78756

K-8

Additional information available at www.AustinGifted.org and 512-206-4070

Monday, March 4, 2019

Zilker Trek Free Family Fun!



Check out the Zilker Trek, a self-guided, multimedia tour of Zilker Park! Using free content from http://zilkertrek.org/, trek the park and create a nature journal and a natural sculpture!