It’s an exciting week with early voting kicking off. Listed below are the polling sites for early voting. Our VATRE information can be found on page 66. Thanks to everyone for sharing the details on the VATRE with our community!
Week Ahead
This past week we celebrated our MVP’s and their contributions to Alief ISD. We appreciate all that you do to support a positive climate and culture here in Alief with your quality customer service to our students, parents, and colleagues! I was able to recognize Commissioner Briones with my first Superintendent Community Contributor Award. We appreciate everything she has done for Alief!
National School Bus Safety Week serves as a reminder for students, parents, drivers, and personnel to prioritize safe practices both in and around buses.
Remember the vital role of the school bus drivers in ensuring the safe transportation of students to and from school.
If the November 5 VATRE passes, not only will it generate $11.3 million in local funds, but it will also require the state to kick in an additional $4.1 million. To learn more, visit our website at http://fiscalfitness.aliefisd.net/vatre
Congratulations to the Olle Speech and Debate Team for finishing third at the Warrior Invitational Speech Festival at Albright Middle School. Great job by all 29 students, 20 of whom were attending their first speech tournament ever!
Alief ISD’s Band Day was a huge success! Our talented students delivered incredible performances, and the energy in the stadium was electric. For more photos, visit here.
Hastings Bears attended the Dulles HS Speech and Debate tournament
Grace Barnaba (11th grade) and Esther Ola (10th grade) made it to semi-finals in original oratory. Sakeenah Adeyinka (12th grade) finished second overall. Sakeenah finished 3rd place in Dramatic Interpretation and first place in Program Oral Interpretation. Dana Figueroa (11th grade) competed in Lincoln Douglas Debate and finished in 3rd place.
The students competed against dozens of students from over 25+ schools from around the Houston area and finished on top. We are very proud of them!
This weekend, Commissioner Lesley Briones recognized 12 amazing Alief ISD students whose artwork will be showcased on a Harris County Precinct 4 bus! These buses are more than transportation—they assist seniors, carry disaster supplies, and act as mobile warming and cooling centers! See their amazing work and learn more about this initiative here!
Medical plan switching to Blue Cross Blue Shield
During open enrollment, you will have the opportunity to enroll or make changes to various benefits, including health insurance, dental coverage, vision plans, and more. It is essential to carefully consider your options and select the benefits that best suit your needs and those of your dependents.
Please note that the open enrollment process is mandatory for all employees, even if you do not wish to make any changes to your current benefits.
Failure to complete enrollment will result in the loss of all benefits effective December 31, 2024.
If you have any questions, contact 281-498-8110 ext. 29150 or benefits@aliefisd.net.
Save the date for Woodchase Park's biggest event of the year—our Trick or Treat celebration on Friday, October 25, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bring the whole family for the best Halloween celebration in Houston! Sponsored by Alief ISD, this event is free and open to the public with no registration required.
Get ready for a night of fun, with candy stations set up throughout the park, character photos with Moana, Peter Pan, and Captain Hook, face painting, balloon artist, and a game truck. Test your soccer skills at the Houston Dynamo’s inflatable soccer kick, or bounce in our Star Wars-themed bounce house. A live DJ will keep the party vibes strong while you enjoy games and activities around the park.
Don’t miss out on this unforgettable Halloween event! For more details and updates on activities, visit woodchasepark.com/trickortreat.
Alief ISD MVP 2024-2025 Awards Nomination Form
Each month, one student, two teachers, and two support staff will be selected as an MVP Award winner by their peers.
These winners are chosen based on evidence of their support of customer service and positive climate and culture in Alief ISD, and they will be celebrated during our next regular board meeting.
We encourage our stakeholders to submit the November MVP Award Submission by October 25th.
Submit your celebration here.
Looking Ahead
October: Principal Appreciation Month
October 21-25: National School Bus Safety Week
October 28-November 1: Red Ribbon Week
November 2: Alief Proud Day
November 5: Election Day
November 13: Alief ISD Education Foundation Main Event Fundraising