ANNUAL AISD LION LEGACY SCHOOLS CELEBRATION
AISD HEAD START PROGRAM
WHEN: Thursday November 2, 2023 11:45 AM
WHERE: Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
1100 W 45th Street, Building 605, Austin TX 78756
and via Zoom (see below)
The 7th annual Founder Lions Legacy Schools Celebration will once again include a $500 contribution to the six schools that are named after Lion leaders. A Lion representative will introduce the school principal; share a bio on the Lion carrying the school name, and present the $500 check. The principals will then give a brief synopsis of their school and the activities funded by the award.
Lion Tommy Cowan will introduce:
Lion School Principal
Tommy Cowan Cowan Elementary Alison Balic
John Nyfeler Widen Elementary Benito Faz-Banda
Rudy Munguia Kocurek Elementary Heather Parmelee
Alan Ford Pickle Elementary Rosa Waters
Mary Lou Clayton Boone Elementary Kimberly Placker
Roberto Martinez Gus Garcia Young Men’s Jose Mejia
Leadership Academy
AISD HEAD START PROGRAM
Ashlee Johnson
Head Start Administrator, AISD
Head Start is a Federal program that promotes the school readiness of children from birth to age five from low income families by enhancing their cognitive, social, and emotional development. The curriculum is designed to build important skills that impact a child’s future success; to create activities that highlight group problem solving; and to promote leadership and self-regulation skills.
Under this program, the Founder Lions Club works with the following eight AISD Head Start PreK-3/4 elementary schools:
Oak Springs Langford
Guerrero-Thompson Rodriguez
Sanchez Uphaus Center
Jordan Houston
About our speaker:
Ashlee Johnson embarked on her professional journey within the realm of early childhood education, initially as a Pre-K teacher. Her impressive career spans more than 15 years, encompassing roles as both a general education and special education teacher, an instructional coach, and her current position as the Head Start Administrator for the Austin Independent School District.
Taking the helm of the Austin ISD Head Start program in October 2019, Mrs. Johnson has been instrumental in its transformative growth and success. Under her capable leadership and guidance, the program has supported over 800 students and their families. Ausitn ISD Head Start stands out for its comprehensive approach, which includes family wraparound supports and a dedicated focus on enhancing family outcomes.
With a strong educational foundation, Ashlee holds a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education, a Master of Science in Inclusion Education, and a Master of Education in Educational Administration. Beyond her professional endeavors, Ashlee finds joy in her leisure pursuits. She revels in reading, exploring the vibrant Austin area, and indulging in the serene coastal delights of Port Aransas.
Notice
For the safety and wellbeing of our members, guests, and TSBVI hosts, masks are required when entering and leaving the building all the way to and from the conference room, and are optional when inside the room itself. TSBVI requests we take this precaution for their students, many of whom are medically fragile.
Lunch is available for $14.00 Please register so we know how much to order.
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Assorted sandwiches: Turkey & Gruyere; Turkey & Provolone; Roast Beef and Swiss; Smoked Ham & Swiss; Curried Chicken Salad.
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Sandwich with Gluten Free Bread (Turkey & Provolone and/or Smoked Ham & Swiss).
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Vegetarian Sandwich (Egg Salad and/or Cheese Combo).
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Chef Salad with ham & turkey.
All sandwiches come with lettuce and tomato. Mustard and mayo on the side.
If you wish to attend the meeting remotely, you must be signed into a Zoom account. If you don't already have a Zoom account, go to https://zoom.us/signup and sign up for a free account.
How to Attend this meeting via Zoom using your computer:
At the date & time of the meeting, click the Zoom link to automatically join the meeting. (If you haven't used Zoom before, it will download and install the necessary software.)Click the button "Open Zoom Meeting". Follow the prompts to join the meeting (you do not need a camera to attend)
How to Attend this meeting via Zoom using your smartphone:
If you haven't already, using your smartphone, go to the Apple AppStore or Google Play and download the Zoom app. At the date & time of the meeting, click the Zoom link to automatically join the meeting. Follow the prompts to join the meeting (you do not need to connect the camera to attend). If it asks, tap on Call using Internet Audio.
Please register by 5 p.m. on Tuesday
We order meals based on your reservations and must pay for them even if you do not show up.
If you need to change or cancel your reservation, please call 512-441-1555.
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Remember that the speed limit at TSBVI is 10 mph.
