The Wayside Insider

The Wayside Insider News from Wayside Schools - Spring 2018

What's In This Edition:

In our special Summer Break edition, you'll find:

Network News: Our Champions for Children winners for the 2018-, new uniform policy, recaps of our enrollment days and fundraising gala, AMA construction updates, advocacy news, and a celebration of our Class of 2018.
Campus News: News from AMA, EPA, REAL and Sci-Tech
Calendar of Events

NETWORK NEWS

Champions for Children Winners

(Left to right) Julie Lankford, 5th Grade ELAR at EPA; Cynthia Burton, 6th Grade Science at STP; Patsy Vasquez, Bilingual Special Education at REAL; Somer Smith, Special Education at AMA

New Uniform Policy

STP Name Change

As you may know, Wayside: Sci-Tech will be splitting onto two campuses in the upcoming school year. Middle school (grades 6-8) will stay at the current 6405 S IH-35 campus. High school (grades 9-12) will move to the new Bradshaw Campus.

To ease confusion, Wayside has officially changed the school's name with TEA. The name is now Wayside: Sci-Tech Middle School and High School. We will no longer use the word "preparatory."

Though Sci-Tech will remain one school officially, you'll hear us refer to it in the future as "Wayside: Sci-Tech Middle" and "Wayside: Sci-Tech High." You also may see it abbreviated as STMS and STHS. Both schools will retain the Raven as their mascot.

Enrollment Day

Each year, Wayside hosts two network-wide enrollment days for new scholars. This year's were held April 14 and May 5. This is a joint effort between the network, campus administration, and our PTA/PTOs who join forces to get scholars enrolled quickly and efficiently. This year, we enrolled over 100 new scholars, and have many others who will be enrolling directly with their campus. Thank you to everyone who helped. We can't wait to get to know these scholars in the upcoming year!

The Extraordinary Story

This year's The Extraordinary Story gala was held at Chateau Bellevue on April 26, and featured a silent auction, scholar testimonials and generous donations! Thank you to this year's attendees and sponsors for raising money for our scholars!

Bradshaw Construction Update

From the outside, you'd think the new Bradshaw Campus is complete! We are currently working to finish the interior, including paint, lighting and equipment. The project is on-track, and we look forward to starting the 2018-2019 school year at the new site on July 25.

Advocacy Update

Superintendent Matt Abbott met with Representative Donna Howard and her legislative director Jacob Cottingham on April 20 to discuss funding for charter schools like Wayside.

Congratulations Seniors!

Wayside: Altamira Academy

AMA Adopts Grandparents

During the month of April, each AMA class adopted a grandparent from Elmcroft of Austin. Scholars sent their grandparents notes, postcards and art projects throughout the month. On April 27, scholars had the opportunity to meet the grandparents when they visited campus.

Rep. Howard Reads to Scholars

State Representative Donna Howard read Green Eggs and Ham to AMA scholars to celebrate Reading Across America Week, held each year to celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday and childhood literacy.

Wayside: Eden Park Academy

Front Courtyard Makeover

Thank you EPA PTO, Keep Austin Beautiful and all of our volunteers for beautifying the front courtyard! They arrived to campus early on Saturday, April 14 to landscape and install yard art.

Ruthie Foster Serenades Scholars

EPA parent and Grammy-nominee Ruthie Foster performed for scholars and parents to celebrate Black History Month. She shared several styles of music, including blues, gospel and reggae.

Wayside: Real Learning Academy

Fresh Air & Fun for 5th Grade

REAL 5th graders traveled to Burton, Texas to attend Camp For All in April. On this trip, scholars enjoyed outdoor activities, learned about wildlife and bonded with other scholars.

Living History Museum

During the Kindergarten Living History Museum, scholars explored historical figures who had a strong impact on our world. This project was part of the "Where We Are in Place and Time" unit of IB.

Wayside: Sci-Tech Middle School & High School

10th Graders Showcase Personal Projects

On April 24, STP hosted the 10th-grade MYP personal project showcase. This is the capstone project of the MYP program, and our scholars spent the better part of the school year researching and preparing. They chose topics personal to them, and worked to relate them into a global context. Projects this year included an inclusive soccer program, music production, school mentorship program, and much more!

Middle School Basketball

Middle School basketball had a huge year. Our boys won the state championship, while our girls finished second. Amazing job, Ravens.

UPCOMING EVENTS

May 7-11: STAAR Testing: Algebra I, Bio, US History Window
May 14: STAAR Testing: Math 3/4/6/7; Retest 5/8
May 15: STAAR Testing: Reading 3/4/6/7, English III; Retest 5/8
May 16: STAAR Testing: Science 5/8, Algebra II
May 16: Board Meeting
May 17: STAAR Testing: Social Studies 8
May 18: STAAR/EOC Make-Up Day
May 24: Last Day of School / Graduation
May 24: Report Cards Sent Home
June 4-8: Summer Sports Camp (elementary)
July 25: First Day of School

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