Camp Google

 

Camp Google is a free online summer camp for kids. 

Kids ask all sorts of questions from what's at the bottom of the ocean, to how far is space, where volcanoes come from, and why does music make me move? We wanted to create an online program that encouraged all these questions so we worked with Google to create a month long camp for kids full of fun science projects and interactive adventures led by experts from Google, National Geographic, NASA, The National Parks Service and Zendaya.

Camp Wonderopolis Summer Learning

 

Camp Wonderopolis® is the free online summer-learning destination that's full of fun, interactive STEM and literacy-building topics boosted by Maker experiments!

Keeping kids and their families learning together throughout the summer and out-of-school time, Camp Wonderopolis can help build vocabulary, background knowledge in science, reading comprehension, critical thinking, and other literacy skills along the way.

5 Book Drive

The 5 Book Dive is an Austin ISD summer reading program to encourage all students to read at least five self-selected books over the summer. Summer is a great time for students to relax with a book (or magazine, or comic, etc.) and experience the pleasure of reading just for fun! And research has shown that reading just five books can protect students from a drop in reading levels. Beat the summer slide and take the 5 Book Dive!

Buford the Book Bus

 

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Monday, June 22, 2020 – 9:00 am to 11:00 am

For the 6th year, Buford the Book Bus will be "out and about" the district to distribute brand new books to children.

Due to COVID-19, children will be handed the appropriate age-level book following district safety procedures.

Check the calendar each week for updates.

Summer 2021 Learning and Resources

 Summer 2021 Learning and Resources

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Happy Summer! Congratulations to all of the students who graduated in the class of 2021. We wish you the best of luck on your next adventures in learning and life. We are so proud of our Austin ISD learners and community who have persevered through this school year and continued to learn, connect, and grow.

Many of our campuses are offering summer learning opportunities in a virtual, hybrid, or in-person manner. Use this LINK to access the full website of opportunities. Additionally, below are a variety of resources and learning experiences to help students explore, learn, and grow over the summer. The collection of resources is divided into the following categories:

• My Brain
• My Body and Heart
• My Home
• My Creativity
• My Earth and Community
• My Family and Friends
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We encourage you to select resources and opportunities from across the topics to ensure a healthy and well rounded summer experience. We look forward to seeing you back on our campuses in the fall!

Families and Caregivers, please visit THIS website if you have any questions regarding your child’s technology devices over the summer. Families may use their Parent Cloud Account to print out their elementary child’s QR code for logging into the portal.austinisd.org (English and Spanish). Additionally, you can explore resources HERE regarding digital citizenship and technology usage.

The Young Leaders Summit (YLS) Application is Now Open! (deadline Friday, May 14, 2021)

 

The Young Leaders Summit (YLS), presented by the Youth Leadership Consortium (YLC), is a free, five-day, college empowerment conference for a diverse cohort of 200 low-income high school juniors, selected through a competitive application process. It is designed to give these young leaders the practical tools they need to successfully apply to top universities, have full access to scholarship and financial aid opportunities, and set a course for academic and career success.

The application deadline is Friday, May 14, 2021, 5:00 PM PT.

Due to COVID-19, YLS 2021 will be held virtually.

For more details, please review the YLS FAQs or contact us via the message center.

TAGT Student Summer Scholarship Applications Due March 31, 2021

TAGT Student Summer Scholarship Applications Due March 31! There is still time for your student/s to apply to one of the following 2021 scholarships: Summer Enrichment Scholarships Awarded to identified gifted students grades K-12, who are currently participating in a gifted program and who want to enrich their learning experience during the summer months. The maximum summer scholarship award is $400. Students may use these scholarships to attend programs with academic, fine art, or performing arts focus.  Education in Action's Lone Star Leadership Academy Camp Scholarship Travel to the Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin/San Antonio, or Houston/Galveston area to join delegations of other distinguished students from across Texas for a week of fun, learning, leadership development, and visits to significant Texas destinations. Participants must be in 4th-8th grade, nominated by an educator based on demonstrated leadership ability, maintain an 85 or higher average, and be involved in school/community activities. The top scoring student applying for a Summer Enrichment Scholarship attending the Lone Star Leadership Academy will receive a full scholarship to the program.  Laura Allard Future Vision Scholarship A $2,500 scholarship awarded to a graduating G/T high school senior who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, possesses a strong sense of purpose, clearly defined goals, and has a long-term plan for achieving these goals. Adelle McClendon Young Leader Scholarship A $2,500 scholarship awarded to a graduating G/T high school senior who has demonstrated outstanding leadership. The deadline for all applications is March 31, 2021.  Please read the scholarship general information prior to beginning your application. Apply Here For any questions, please contact Sarah Vlcek at 512.499.8248 or svlcek@txgifted.org.

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