Check back for regular updates from the Weekly Star and PTSA leadership. Whether you check it weekly or just when you need to catch up, it’s here to help you stay informed.
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Thanks for staying connected and for all you do to support the ARS community!
PTSA General Meeting - 10/28 at 6pm
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Welcoming all parents, teachers, and students to join our community at the upcoming PTSA meeting on Tuesday, 10/28 at 6pm in the ARS Library. In addition to the PTSA agenda, Ms O'Donnell will join us to talk about the Math Tutoring Center, which is available to help support students in building strength and confidence in math.
Advocacy Team Updates
If you are interested in joining the advocacy team at ARS, please email Linzy Foster at advocacy@arsptsa.org. We are stronger together!
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Proposed Changes In AISD
Many of you have likely heard about school consolidations, boundary changes, and changes to specific programs at AISD as proposed by the AISD administration. While the current proposal doesn’t directly impact the Ann Richards School, we must as a community, and especially in accordance with our mission statement, pay attention and use our voices as leaders to advocate for public education and our larger community.
There is a threat of a takeover by the TEA as soon as next year unless schools can meet thresholds decided by the TEA. For more information, on a TEA Takeover please read this fact sheet developed by the advocacy chair of Zilker PTA and also please watch a recent webinar coordinated by former At-Large Trustee Noelita Lugo:
Inside a TEA Takeover Fact Sheet
Inside a TEA Takeover WEBINAR
It’s time to VOTE!
Several important propositions to amend the Texas Constitution are on this year’s November ballot, and your vote matters more than ever. Depending on your area, you might be voting for propositions, council members, school trustees, or your representation at the Capitol.
The League of Women Voters Austin Area & Williamson County has the following voters guides available:
English - Spanish - Chinese - Vietnamese
The State of Texas also has Ballot Language and Explanatory Statements here. In Spanish here.
Where to vote:
See a list of Polling Locations and Wait TImes here.
Early Voting Polling Sites Map
Personalized Voting Information based on your home address can be found here.