Alief ISD Back to School Guide 2024-25 by AliefIndependentSchoolDistrict

Back-to-School Guide 2024-25

L TO R: Harper Lewis, Jamelle A. Mariano, Liam Armando Strode, Julissa Piñon, Jeremy I. Cruz, Isabella A. Moreno

SUPERINTENDENT MESSAGE FROM THE

Dear Alief ISD Family,

Can you believe it is time to start another outstanding school year in Alief ISD? As we embark on another exciting educational journey, I want to extend my warmest greetings to our students and staff. many of whom have been working throughout the summer to prepare for another successful start to the school year.

In the following pages, we hope you will find all the information and tips your family needs as we prepare for the 2024-25 school year. As your proud superintendent, I am beyond excited to welcome our students and staff this school year!

We are honored to serve such a diverse, dynamic, and engaged community. For more than 100 years, Alief ISD has been a staple in our community and we plan to be around for many more. The hallways of our schools have educated some of the best and brightest in Houston and beyond. From Grammy-award winners and nominees to NFL players, world-renowned scientists and educators, lawyers, city officials, and much much more; success stories abound in Alief ISD.

I would like to personally thank our Board of Trustees for their continuous support. They are the very backbone of this District and they truly have our best interests at heart. They are on the front lines advocating for our students and staff daily and for that, we will forever be grateful.

Lastly, I would like to thank our Public Relations department for the hard work and creativity when preparing this publication for our community. This was truly a labor of love and seeing their vision come to fruition makes me so proud. I know that there is much more to come.

We want our stakeholders to remain engaged, involved, and informed on all things Alief. You can find us on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube, subscribe to our ImpactED podcast (third season coming soon), visit our website, and download SmugMug for photos.

Thank you for being a part of our Alief ISD family, where we are “One dream, one team, one Alief…A place for everyone.”

Have a great school year!

Warm regards,

Dr. Anthony Mays Superintendent

Meet the Board of Trustees

Education Foundation Annual Golf Tournament

ParentSquare Launch

New Online Payment

District Map

School Start Times

School Calendar

Alief ISD’s Fiscal Fitness Campaign

The Alief Independent School District, an Equal Opportunity Educational Provider and Employer, does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, disability and/or age, military status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment decisions. Additionally, the District does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made based on each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.

Alief ISD District Leadership

DR. ANTHONY MAYS Superintendent of Schools

KATHY JAHN

Deputy Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction

CHARLES WOODS

Deputy Superintendent of Business Services

DR. ELIZABETH VELOZ-POWELL

Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources & Professional Learning

DR. JEANNINE PORTER Chief of Staff

ANNE FAICHTINGER Chief Financial Officer

DR. CECILIA CREAR Chief of Schools

DR. RAYYAN AMINE Chief of School Improvement and Accountability

DAN TURNER Chief of Police

KRISTYN HUNT CATHEY, APR Chief of Public Relations

DR. ONICA MAYERS

Associate Superintendent of Instruction (Elementary)

VINSON LEWIS

Assistant Superintendent of Support Services

DR. TANGELA BESTON-HUGHES

Associate Superintendent of HR and Professional Learning

SHAWN WILLIAMS

Associate Superintendent of HR and Risk Management 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11

If you have questions about any of Alief ISD's policies, please contact Alief ISD by calling 281-498-8110.

Alief ISD Board of Trustees: Leading with Pride

Dear Alief ISD community,

Welcome to the 2024-25 school year! We strive to increase our outreach within the community and we firmly believe that this magazine is the vehicle to deliver our message of providing a high-quality education to our families.

As the Board of Trustees, we are honored to serve this wonderful community and support our schools. In Alief, our mission is simple: Prepare students for tomorrow by caring for them today. We are excited to start this new academic year with renewed energy and dedication to fostering a positive, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.

Our District is committed to academic excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. We believe in empowering our students with the knowledge, skills, and values they need to thrive in an ever-changing world. This year, we

will continue to prioritize the five pillars of our strategic plan: student achievement, world-class employment, safe and secure Alief, organizational strength, and Alief family.

As we embark on this journey, we encourage you to stay connected and involved. We encourage community participation at our monthly meetings held in the Alief ISD Administration building. Your engagement and feedback are vital to our success, and we look forward to working together to achieve our shared goals.

For more information on the Board of Trustees, please visit aliefisd.net/page/board-of-trustees. Thank you for being a part of our Alief ISD family. Together we can make a difference.

Best Regards,

Dr. Darlene Breaux, President Alief ISD Board of Trustees

FRONT (L TO R): Jennifer Key (Assistant Secretary), Dr. Darlene Breaux (President), Dr. Lily Truong (Vice President)

BACK (L TO R): Dr. Gregg Patrick (Trustee), Ann Williams (Trustee), Dr. Anthony Mays (Superintendent), Janet Spurlock (Trustee), Rick Moreno (Secretary)

ParentSquare

Simplifying Communication in One Platform

By Kristyn Hunt Cathey, APR - Chief of Communications and PR

Alief ISD appreciates the variety of communication apps and platforms available to connect with families, but too many choices can lead to confusion. To streamline our communications effots the District is excited to announce the adoption of a new form of school-to-home communication called ParentSquare. This platform will unify all school and District communications, and is designed to keep parents and guardians informed and encourage greater engagement and connection with our families. ParentSquare will replace SchoolMessenger and Remind.

The platform provides safe, two-way communications for district administrators, school principals, teachers, staff, and parents to:

Send and receive school and class information

Share pictures and files

See calendar items

Register your account

Schedule parentteacher conferences

Parents will receive an activation email for their ParentSquare account. Those who do not register will still receive text, email, and phone notifications. Parents who do create an account can interact by viewing photos, downloading attachments, leaving comments, messaging teachers, signing permission slips, and managing their communication settings and preferences.

As we prepare for the launch of the platform, we encourage our families to view the training video. The District will roll out the platform in phases, beginning with staff and administrators by Aug.12 and families by Sept. 4.

SCAN TO VIEW TRAINING VIDEO

New Online Payment Solution Offers Convenience of Contactless Payment Options for Alief ISD Families

Special to the News - Alief ISD has implemented a new online payment system, SchoolCash Online, that makes it easier and more convenient for parents/guardians to pay student activity and registration fees.

Secure and easy to use, SchoolCash offers 24/7 shopping convenience to families so that they manage all their child/children's school activity fees with a single account. Families receive email notifications as new items become available for purchase and can access their account history at any time to view activity and print receipts as needed. More than 100 languages are available.

The system will also provide significant time savings for teachers and administrative staff who will spend less time handling cash in classrooms and offices.

"SchoolCash Online provides numerous benefits to our entire school community in terms of convenience, time-savings, and risk reduction," said Charles Woods, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services. "By providing a contactless option we've eliminated the need for students to carry cash to school, thereby upholding our health & safety protocols."

SchoolCash Online also offers a guest checkout option so that members of the public can pay for sporting events, theater productions, facility rentals, and the like.

Alief ISD Families can register for a SchoolCash Online account by visiting aliefisd.schoolcashonline.com.

District Map

Alief ISD Map (all street addresses below are in Houston, Texas)

Mapa de Alief ISD (todas las direcciones de calles de abajo son en Houston, Texas) Bản đồ Alief ISD (tất

vi Houston, Texas)

Pre-K Centers

Elementary Schools

Intermediate Schools

Middle Schools

High Schools & Programs

Support Facilities SUPPORT FACILITIES

DE APOYO

A. Administration Building 4250 Cook, 77072

B. Alief Support Facility/Tax Office 14051 Bellaire, 77083

C. Center for Talent Development 14411 Westheimer, 77082

D. Crossroads 12360 Bear Ram, 77072

E. Crump Stadium & Athletics Dept. 12321 Alief Clodine, 77082

F. Maintenance Dept. 12135 High Star, 77072

G. MIS/Police Dept. 12135 ½ High Star, 77072

H. Ness Natatorium 12400 High Star, 77072

I. Printing Services/Warehouse 12101 7th, 77072

J. Purchasing 12102 High Star, 77072

K. Transportation 6150 Synott, 77083

This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries.

PRE-K CENTERS

CENTRO DE PRE-K

TRUNG TÂM PRE-K

1. JEFFERSON EARLY LEARNING CENTER 14061 Bellaire, 77083 281-988-3515

2. MARTINEZ EARLY LEARNING CENTER 10807 Boone Loop, 77099 281-988-3510

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

ESCUELAS PRIMARIAS

CÁC TRƯỜNG TIỂU HỌC

3. ALEXANDER ELEMENTARY SCHOO l 8500 Brookwulf, 77072 281-983-8300

4. BEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 10000 Centre Parkway, 77036 713-988-6445

5. BOONE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 11400 Bissonnet, 77099 281-983-8308

6. BUSH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 9730 Stroud, 77036 713-272-3220

7. CHAMBERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 10700 Carvel, 77072 281-983-8313

8. CHANCELLOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 4350 Boone, 77072 281-983-8318

9. COLLINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 9829 Town Park, 77036 713-272-3250

10. CUMMINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 10455 South Kirkwood, 77099 281-983-8328

11. HEARNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 13939 Rio Bonito, 77083 281-983-8333

12. HEFLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 3303 Synott, 77082 281-531-1144

13. HICKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 8520 Hemlock Hill, 77083 281-983-8040

14. HOLMQUIST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 15040 Westpark, 77082 281-988-3024

15. HORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 10734 Bissonnet, 77099 281-988-3223

16. KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 10200 Huntington Place, 77099 281-983-8338

17. LANDIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 10255 Spice, 77072 281-983-8343

18. LIESTMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 7610 Synott, 77083 281-983-8348

19. MAHANAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 13215 High Star, 77083 281-983-8355

20. MARTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 11718 Hendon, 77072 281-983-8363

21. OUTLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 12355 Richmond, 77082 281-584-0655

22. PETROSKY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 6703 Winkleman, 77083 281-983-8366

23. REES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 16305 Kensley, 77082 281-531-1444

24. SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 11300 Stancliff, 77099 281-983-8380

25. SNEED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 9855 Pagewood Lane, 77042 713-789-6979

26. YOUENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 12141 High Star, 77072 281-983-8383

INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLS ESCUELAS INTERMEDIAS CÁC TRƯỜNG TRUNG HỌC

27. BUDEWIG INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL 12570 Richmond, 77082 281-988-3200

28. KLENTZMAN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL 11100 Stancliff, 77099 281-983-8477

29. MATA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL 9225 South Dairy Ashford, 77099 281-983-7800

30. MILLER INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL 15025 Westpark, 77082 281-531-3430

31. OWENS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL 6900 Turtlewood, 77072 281-983-8466

32. YOUNGBLOOD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL 8410 Dairy View, 77072 281-983-8020

MIDDLE SCHOOLS

ESCUELAS MEDIAS CÁC TRƯỜNG PHỔ THÔNG CƠ SỞ

33. ALBRIGHT MIDDLE SCHOOL 6315 Winkleman, 77083 281-983-8411

34. ALIEF MIDDLE SCHOOL 4415 Cook, 77072 281-983-8422

35. HOLUB MIDDLE SCHOOL 9515 South Dairy Ashford, 77099 281-983-8433

36. KILLOUGH MIDDLE SCHOOL 7600 Synott, 77083 281-983-8444

37. O’DONNELL MIDDLE SCHOOL 14041 Alief Clodine, 77082 281-495-6000

38. OLLE MIDDLE SCHOOL 9200 Boone, 77099 281-983-8455

HIGH SCHOOLS & PROGRAMS ESCUELAS PREPARATORIAS Y PROGRAMAS CÁC TRƯỜNG TRUNG HỌC VÀ CÁC CHƯƠNG TRÌNH

39. ALIEF EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL 2811 A Hayes, 77082 281-988-3010

40. ELSIK HIGH SCHOOL 12601 High Star, 77072 281-988-3150

41. ELSIK NINTH GRADE CENTER

6767 South Dairy Ashford, 77072 281-988-3239

42. HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL 4410 Cook, 77072 281-988-3110

43. HASTINGS NINTH GRADE CENTER 6750 Cook, 77072 281-988-3139

School Start Times

Pre-K + ECSE

Early Learning Centers

8:15 a.m.-3:40 p.m.

Pre-K + ECSE

Elementary Schools

FULL DAY

7:55 a.m.-3:20 p.m.

HALF DAY

7:55-11:30 a.m.

11:45 a.m.-3:20 p.m.

Elementary Schools

7:55 a.m.-3:20 p.m.

Intermediate Schools

8:35 a.m.-3:50 p.m.

Middle Schools

8:40 a.m.-4 p.m.

Alief Early College, Elsik, Hastings, Taylor HS

7:10 a.m.-2:35 p.m.

Kerr HS

7:05 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

ALC

8:45 a.m.- 4:20p.m.

44. KERR HIGH SCHOOL

8150 Howell Sugar Land, 77083 281-983-8484

45. TAYLOR HIGH SCHOOL 7555 Howell Sugar Land, 77083 281-988-3500

46. ALIEF LEARNING CENTER 4427 Belle Park, 77072 281-983-8000

47. SOAR/LINC/NIGHT HIGH SCHOOL 12501 High Star (Annex) 281-988-3499

48. MARSHALL CENTER FOR ADVANCED CAREERS 12160 Richmond, 77082 281-988-3550

For Middle School and High School bell schedules, visit the school website.

2024-25 Academic Calendar

First & Last Day of School

Staff Development Days

Student Holiday/ Long Range Planning

Student & Staff Holidays

Teacher Work Day

Grading Periods

1st nine weeks: Aug.12 - Oct. 8 (41 days)

2nd nine weeks: Aug.15 - Dec. 20 (43 days)

3rd nine weeks: Jan. 7 - March 7 (42 days)

4th nine weeks: March 18 - May 29 (50 days)

AUG. 1-9

Professional Days

AUG. 12

First Day of School

SEPT. 2

Student/Staff Holiday

OCT. 9-11

Fall Break

OCT. 14

Student Holiday

NOV. 5

Student Holiday

NOV. 25-29

Thanksgiving Break

DEC. 23-JAN. 3

Winter Break

JAN. 6

Student Holiday

JAN. 20

Student/Staff Holiday

FEB. 17

Student/Staff Holiday

MARCH 10-14

Spring Break

MARCH 17

Student Holiday

APR. 18

Student/Staff Holiday

APR. 21

Student/Staff Holiday

MAY 26

Student/Staff Holiday

MAY 29

Last Day of School

Fiscal Fitness in Alief ISD

Ever wonder how school districts manage their budgets and allocate your tax dollars? What do terms like M&O and ADA really mean? To truly grasp this complex system and build our financial strength, we need to start with the basics and work out our financial muscles.

Alief ISD is excited to introduce an initiative designed to educate and engage our community about Texas School Finance. By providing transparent insights into our budgeting process, Alief ISD’s Fiscal Fitness aims to clear up any confusion and foster a stronger understanding of public school finance and its impact on student learning in Alief ISD. Learn more at fiscalfitness.aliefisd.net

Breaking Down the Budget Basics

Alief ISD’s Local School Budget Fuels Everything

Your tax dollars are hard at work in our schools every day! At Alief ISD, we’re dedicated to being fiscally fit, ensuring your tax dollars are used responsibly and transparently to advocate effectively for our community. The Alief ISD School Board sets the local property tax rate each year, while the county appraisal district determines the market value of homes and business properties. School districts don’t set the value, but we make sure every tax dollar is put to good use.

DID YOU KNOW?

The average taxable home value in Alief ISD is $153,252, with property owners paying an average of $1,512 in local school taxes annually.

Where does funding come from?

Alief ISD 2023-2024 Revenues total $453.7 million and come from three sources:

Where does the money go?

Local Funding - $157,305,706

Alief ISD receives roughly 35% of its revenue from local tax collections and other local sources including: summer school tuition, interest income, facility rental fees, etc.

State Funding - $278,323,924

Alief ISD receives the majority, a generous 61% of its revenue, from state funding based on the Average Daily Attendance in the district.

Federal Funding - $18,085,000

In Alief ISD, federal funds equate to only about 4% of total revenues and are generated from indirect costs charged to federal grants and programs related to special education services.

The 2023-2024 the Alief ISD School Board passed a balanced budget with revenues and expenditures totaling $453.7 million each. The district will continue to track the budget in real-time and receive monthly updates as we begin planning for the next fiscal year.

Through responsible money management and conservative spending, Alief ISD’s expenditures are expected to be lower than originally projected in the adopted budget. The district hopes to add more than $6 million back into the general fund balance at the end of the budget year.

Approximately 89% of the district’s budget is allocated to personnel costs (salaries and benefits) for our incredible teaching, administrative and support staff.

Focused on Impacting Classroom Success

Building A Strong Future: Keeping Dollars in the Classroom

Approximately $382.2 million of the current budget is earmarked for instruction, instructional resources and media, staff development and student support including counselors and transportation. This is 84% of the budget that goes directly toward instruction and support services for students! Alief ISD is committed to making an impact and is spending the money where it matters most - student learning.

Costs for General or Central Administration

Approximately $10.5 million of the budget pays for central administration. This is only 2% of the total operating budget.

Operating Costs in Alief ISD

The district's general operating budget includes $55.5 million for operational costs like transportation, facilities/maintenance, security and technology. Another $5.6 million is earmarked for other expenditures the district incurs including appraisals, debt service, and more. This accounts for 14% of the total budget.

Flex Your New Fiscal Muscles: Get Involved with Alief ISD

Time to get off the bench!

Support Alief ISD and get involved

Fiscal Fitness aims to spark interest and urgency among our taxpayers. Our students deserve the best opportunities without the threat of budget cuts. Upholding the Texas Constitution, we urge the Legislature to ensure our public schools are well-supported and accessible to all, advocating for a system that nurtures our students' potential and secures their educational future. For more information on how to get involved visit fiscalfitness.aliefisd.net/get-involved

Texas School Finance can be confusing…

We know this is a complex system and you may have some questions. We think of our AISD Finance Team as Personal Trainers. They are the experts and would love to help you find answers!

Email your finance questions to fiscalfitness@aliefisd.net!

Regreso a Clases 2024-25

L TO R: Harper Lewis, Jamelle A. Mariano, Liam Armando Strode, Julissa Piñon, Jeremy I. Cruz, Isabella A. Moreno

SUPERINTENDENTE

Estimada familia de Alief ISD,

¿Pueden creer que ya es hora de comenzar otro extraordinario año escolar en Alief ISD? A medida que emprendemos otra emocionante jornada educativa, quiero extender mis más cálidos saludos a nuestros estudiantes y personal. Muchos de ellos han estado trabajando durante este verano preparándose para otro exitoso comienzo del año escolar.

En las siguientes páginas, esperamos que encuentre toda la información y consejos que su familia necesita mientras nos preparamos para el año escolar 2024-2025. Como su orgulloso superintendente, ¡estoy más que emocionado de dar la bienvenida a nuestros estudiantes y personal este año escolar!

Es un honor servir a una comunidad tan diversa, dinámica y comprometida. Por más de cien años, Alief ISD ha sido un elemento fundamental en nuestra comunidad y tenemos planeado seguir por muchos más. Los pasillos de nuestras escuelas han educado a algunos de los mejores y más brillantes personajes en Houston y más allá. Desde ganadores y candidatos nominados a los premios Grammy, hasta jugadores de la NFL, científicos y educadores de renombre mundial, abogados, funcionarios municipales y mucho más; las historias de éxito son abundantes en Alief ISD.

Me gustaría agradecer personalmente a nuestra Junta Directiva por su apoyo continuo. Ellos son la columna vertebral de este Distrito y se preocupan realmente por nuestros mejores intereses. Ellos están en la primera línea de defensa de nuestros estudiantes y personal todos los días y por eso, estaremos siempre agradecidos.

Por último, me gustaría dar las gracias a nuestro Departamento de Relaciones Públicas por el trabajo duro y creatividad al preparar esta publicación para nuestra comunidad. Ha sido un verdadero trabajo de amor y ver su visión hecha realidad me llena de orgullo. Sé que hay mucho más por venir.

Queremos que todas las partes interesadas sigan comprometidas, involucradas e informadas sobre todo lo relacionado con Alief. Puede encontrarnos en Facebook, X (antes Twitter), Instagram y YouTube, suscribase a nuestro podcast ImpactED (próximamente se estrena la tercera temporada), visitar nuestro sitio web y descargar SmugMug para ver nuestras fotografías.

Gracias por ser parte de nuestra familia de Alief ISD, donde somos “Un sueño, un equipo, un Alief… Un lugar para todos”.

¡Que tengan un gran año escolar!

Saludos cordiales,

Dr. Anthony Mays

Superintendente

3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11

Meet the Board of Trustees

Education Foundation Annual

Golf Tournament

ParentSquare Launch

New Online Payment

District Map

School Start Times

School Calendar

Alief ISD’s Fiscal Fitness Campaign

El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Alief, un Proveedor y Empleador Educacional que ofrece Igualdad de Oportunidades, no discrimina en base a raza, color, religión, género, sexo, origen nacional, discapacidad, edad, estatus militar, información genética, o cualquier otra causa prohibida por la ley en programas o actividades educativas que opera, o en decisiones de empleo. Además, el Distrito no discrimina a un empleado o solicitante de empleo que actúe para oponerse a dicha discriminación o participe en la investigación de una queja relacionada con una práctica de empleo discriminatoria. Las decisiones de empleo se tomarán en función a las calificaciones laborales, experiencia y capacidades de cada solicitante.

Si tiene preguntas sobre cualquiera de las políticas de Alief ISD, por favor llame a Alief ISD al 281-498-8110.

Liderazgo del Distrito de Alief ISD

DR. ANTHONY MAYS

Superintendente de Escuelas

KATHY JAHN

Superintendente Adjunta de Currículo e Instrucción

CHARLES WOODS

Superintendente Adjunto de Servicios Empresariales

DR. ELIZABETH VELOZ-POWELL

Superintendente Adjunta de Recursos Humanos y Capacitación Profesional

DRA. JEANNINE PORTER

Directora General de Personal

ANNE FAICHTINGER

Directora General de Finanzas

DRA. CECILIA CREAR

Directora General de Escuelas

DRA. RAYYAN AMINE

Directora General de Mejoramiento Escolar y Responsabilidad Educativa

DAN TURNER Jefe de Policía

KRISTYN HUNT CATHEY, APR

Directora General de Comunicaciones y Relaciones Públicas

DRA. ONICA MAYERS

Superintendente Asociada de Instrucción - Educación Primaria

VINSON LEWIS

Superintendente Asistente de Servicios de Apoyo

DRA. TANGELA BESTON-HUGHES

Superintendente Asociada de Recursos Humanos y Capacitación Profesional

SHAWN WILLIAMS

Superintendente Asociado de Recursos Humanos y Administración de Riesgos

Alief ISD Board of Directors: Leadership with Pride

FRENTE (DE IZQUIERDA A DERECHA): Jennifer Key (secretaria adjunta), Dra. Darlene Breaux (presidenta), Dra. Lily Truong (vicepresidenta)

ATRÁS (DE IZQUIERDA A DERECHA): Dr. Gregg Patrick (fideicomisario), Ann Williams (fideicomisario), Dr. Anthony Mays (superintendente), Janet Spurlock (Fideicomisario), Rick Moreno (Secretario)

Estimada comunidad de Alief ISD,

¡Bienvenidos al año escolar 2024-25! Nos esforzamos por aumentar nuestro alcance dentro de la comunidad y creemos firmemente que este documento es sólo el comienzo de lo que está por venir.

Como miembros de la Junta Directiva, es un honor servir a esta maravillosa comunidad y apoyar a nuestras escuelas. En Alief, nuestra misión es simple: Preparar a los estudiantes para el mañana cuidando de ellos hoy. Estamos muy emocionados de comenzar este nuevo año académico con energía renovada y dedicación para fomentar un ambiente de aprendizaje positivo, inclusivo y estimulante.

Nuestro Distrito está comprometido con la excelencia académica, innovación y mejoramiento continuo. Creemos en fortalecer a nuestros estudiantes con los conocimientos, habilidades y valores que necesitan para prosperar en un mundo en cambio constante. Este año, vamos a seguir dando prioridad a los cinco pilares

de nuestro plan estratégico: Desempeño de los Estudiantes, Empleo de Categoría Mundial, Alief Seguro y Protegido , Fortaleza Organizacional, y Familia Alief.

A medida que emprendemos esta jornada, les pedimos que se mantengan conectados e involucrados. Fomentamos la participación de la comunidad en nuestras reuniones mensuales celebradas en el Edificio Administrativo de Alief ISD. Su compromiso y opiniones son vitales para nuestro éxito, y esperamos ansiosamente trabajar juntos para alcanzar nuestras metas compartidas.

Para obtener más información sobre la Junta Directiva, por favor visite nuestra página web

Gracias por ser parte de nuestra familia Alief ISD. Juntos podemos hacer una diferencia.

Saludos cordiales,

Dr. Darlene Breaux, Presidenta Junta Directiva de Alief ISD

ParentSquare

Simplificando la comunicación en una sola plataforma

Por Kristyn Hunt Cathey, APR - Directora General de Comunicaciones y Relaciones Públicas

Alief ISD reconoce el valor de la variedad de aplicaciones y plataformas de comunicación disponibles para conectarse con las familias, pero demasiadas opciones pueden crear confusión. Para agilizar nuestros esfuerzos de comunicación, el Distrito se complace en anunciar el lanzamiento de una nueva forma de comunicación entre la escuela y el hogar llamada ParentSquare. Esta plataforma unificará todas las comunicaciones escolares y del Distrito, y está diseñada para mantener informados a los padres y tutores, y fomentará un mayor compromiso y conexión con nuestras familias. ParentSquare sustituirá a SchoolMessenger y Remind.

La plataforma ofrece comunicaciones seguras y en dos direcciones para que los administradores del distrito, directores de las escuelas, maestros, personal y padres puedan:

Enviar y recibir información sobre la escuela y las clases

Compartir imágenes y archivos

Ver eventos del calendario

Registra tu cuenta

Inscribirse como voluntario

Programar conferencias entre padres y maestros y mucho más... ¡todo en un lugar centralizado!

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Nueva solución de pagos en línea ofrece la comodidad de opciones de pago sin contacto para las familias

Alief ISD

Noticia Especial - Alief ISD ha implementado un nuevo sistema de pago en línea, SchoolCash Online, que hace más fácil y conveniente para los padres/tutores realizar el pago de gastos de actividades estudiantiles e inscripciones.

Seguro y fácil de usar, SchoolCash ofrece comodidad de compra las 24 horas del día y los 7 días de la semana, para que las familias puedan supervisar todos los gastos de las actividades escolares de sus hijos en una sola cuenta. Las familias reciben notificaciones por correo electrónico cuando hay nuevos artículos disponibles para comprar y tienen acceso al historial de su cuenta en cualquier momento para ver la actividad e imprimir los recibos que necesiten. Está disponible en más de 100 idiomas.

El sistema también permitirá ahorrar mucho tiempo a los maestros y personal administrativo, que pasarán menos tiempo manejando dinero en efectivo en los salones de clase y oficinas.

“SchoolCash Online ofrece numerosas ventajas a toda nuestra comunidad escolar en términos de comodidad, ahorro de tiempo y reducción de riesgos”, declaró Charles Woods, Superintendente Adjunto de Servicios Empresariales. “Al ofrecer una opción sin contacto, hemos eliminado la necesidad de que los estudiantes lleven dinero en efectivo a la escuela, reforzando así nuestros protocolos de salud y seguridad”.

SchoolCash Online ofrece también una opción de pago para clientes invitados de manera que el público pueda pagar por eventos deportivos, producciones teatrales, renta de instalaciones y otros servicios similares.

Las familias de Alief ISD pueden inscribirse para obtener una cuenta

SchoolCash Online al visitar aliefisd.schoolcashonline.com.