Message From the Superintendent, April 26, 2022

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Dear Aldine Community,

April is quickly coming to a close, but we are already looking toward summer and giving students more choices and opportunities. So much thought has gone into creating our summer programs. These programs will have students learning, getting ahead on credits, as well as exploring and diving into their interests. I hope you take advantage of these opportunities.

On the topic of our Aldine summer learning experience, we have an exciting new opportunity for our students. Through our partnership with iEducate, we are looking to hire eligible students and alumni to serve as tutors this summer. They will have the opportunity to work with selected elementary students who need additional learning support. If you or someone you know is a future teacher, this is your chance to gain some teaching experience.

Congratulations to Victory Early College High School! For a 10th consecutive year, Victory Early College earned high national and metro-area rankings. Today, in the 2022 “Best High Schools Rankings,” U.S. News & World Report unveiled which public high schools rank the best. 

In addition to our focus on preparing students for college and careers, our extracurriculars are a large part of the educational experience. Again, please visit our website to read about the great things our students and schools are achieving. Read about Carver High School earning three Tommy Tune nominations and our student-athletes in track and softball advancing to regionals and earning playoff berths.

During this last week of Community Outreach Month, I want to take an opportunity to highlight our police officers. They do so much more than protect our students, staff, and communities. I encourage you to visit our website to read about how officers like Ariel Holliday are working to build bridges with our students and communities.

Don’t forget! This Saturday, Aldine ISD hosts two big events: STEMFest and Festival de Primavera (Spring Festival). I look forward to seeing you there and talking with you about all things Aldine!

Have a great week, and remember to keep moving #AldineForward.

With Aldine Pride,

Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney
Superintendent

UPCOMING EVENTS

• April/May: Click here for details and dates about STAAR testing.
• Ongoing Until May 31: Preregistration for eligible PreK3, PreK4, and kindergarten students is open for the 2022-2023 school year. Click here for details on how to register.
• April: Click here for more information about free GED classes for Aldine ISD parents and how to register. Weeknight classes in Spanish start April 26: Weekend classes in English start April 30.
• April 30: Aldine ISD’s Inaugural Festival de Primavera (an all-Spanish event), from 9 a.m. to noon, at the M.O. Campbell Educational Center
• April 30: STEMfest 2022 at the Bamberg Professional Development and Resource Center, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

OBSERVATIONS
April
National Volunteer Month
National Bilingual/Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month

• April 29: Wellness Day (Love Your Heart)

REMINDERS

• Aldine’s Family and Community Engagement Department launched the Family and Community University. Programming is free and open to all Aldine families. Click here for details.
• The state requires high school seniors to apply for financial aid to graduate. Click on the FAFSA application or TASFA application links.
• The state requires all entering college students to take the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Assessment. Click here for more information.
• Aldine ISD’s top priorities continue to be all students’ safety and academic success. The district will post all information related to operations along with any updates at www.aldineisd.org/healthalerts.
• Eligible Texas families who lost access to free or reduced-price meals during School Year 2021-2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic will receive P-EBT food benefits. Click here for information.
• Please stay connected by visiting the District News and District Podcast pages to stay up to date on all the great things happening in our district. You can also connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.