A Message From Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney, Superintendent

Dear Aldine Community,

Each year, our high schools hold voter registrations, and my office sets out to remind staff members, students, and families that if they are eligible to vote, to go out and vote. When it comes to making a difference in the world, our state, or our communities, there are two ways to do it: through your voice and your vote.

Voting is something important to me. Each election cycle reminds me of the importance of casting our vote. It reminds me of people like my grandmother and those who came before her and fought for the right to vote. It is why I vote every year in every election and am involved in our future as a community, a city, a state, and a nation. And I hope you will vote this election cycle.

Your vote is your voice — su voto es su voz. Find the power in your voice. Make a plan to vote.

Early Voting runs through Friday, November 3, and Election Day is Tuesday, November 7. Check out the voting information and active links in this newsletter edition.

Also on my mind is the future. I have mentioned in previous editions that we are in the last year of the five-year strategic plan, A New Way Forward. We have been working on developing a new strategic plan as we continue the work to ensure all students have access to high-quality school and learning experiences and graduate with choices and opportunities. A part of that work involves developing a Portrait of a Graduate. In this work, we would appreciate your feedback.

We need to know what is important to you and what you want for our students. I would like you to take the survey. You can find the link in this edition, too, by looking for the short post about it. The survey closes at midnight on Sunday, November 5.

I would love to see every registered voter hitting the polls. Share your “I Voted” sticker images. And I want to learn what ya’ll want for the Portrait of a Graduate. Let’s show everyone that the Aldine ISD community votes and is helping shape the future of our students!

In this issue, you will also find hyperlinks to new district stories, information about Bond 2023, bond projects, voting resources, and more!

With Aldine Pride!

Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney
Superintendent of Schools
Aldine ISD

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