Communication
AISD Calendar
The Austin Independent School District calendar, which includes important district-wide dates, such as school holidays and parent-teacher conference days, is distributed at the beginning of each school year. It’s also available on the district website (https://www.austinisd.org/calendar).
Campus Advisory Council
The purpose of the Campus Advisory Council (CAC) is to involve faculty and staff, parents, and community members in establishing and reviewing the campus’s educational plans, goals, and major classroom instructional programs. It also assists the principal in developing, reviewing, and revising the Campus Improvement Plan (CIP). CAC members serve two-year terms. The CAC is an advisory group, and the final decision for any CAC recommendation is made by the principal.
All parents are invited to attend CAC meetings. Parents wishing to place an item on the CAC agenda should inform one of the co-chairs at least two weeks prior to a meeting. The meetings are held the second Thursday of each month at 3:30 p.m. Meetings are announced in the principal’s newsletter and minutes are posted in the main entrance area of the school.
ClassDojo Communication
We primarily use an app called ClassDojo to keep our families informed about all campus and classroom news. The app is user-friendly and can translate information to many languages.
On Class Dojo, you will have access to multiple feeds:
- School-wide News Feed: Here, you can find posts about school-wide information and updates.
- Class Feed: Each student is part of their own class feed where teachers post class-related information, announcements, and updates. Your student's teacher will provide you with a link or a QR code to join their class.
Join our Reilly ClassDojo School-wide News Feed by following the instructions below:
Class Newsletters
Each teacher prepares a regular weekly newsletter which is shared via ClassDojo. Teacher newsletters provide parents with information specific to their child’s class, including the major skills and concepts introduced.
Mustang Messenger-Principal Newsletter
The weekly Principal Newsletter, Mustang Messenger, includes key campus-wide information and important updates. This newsletter is shared internally with Reilly families.
Marquee
The digital marquee board in front of the school displays dates and times of major events at Reilly, as well as other brief notices. The information displayed is managed by the front office and approved by the Principal.
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Reilly PTA is an essential, highly valued component of the school. Money generated from PTA fundraisers is used to help fund many programs and needs at Reilly. We encourage all parents and teachers to become members of this large and active group. The PTA offers a wide range of volunteer opportunities designed to fit parents’ busy schedules. Some opportunities are for one-time (event based) or throughout the year. Additionally, during the school year, members can contact the PTA VP of Membership (Patricia Guzman-Weema), to offer their time and talents. The dates and times of PTA meetings will be included in the PTA newsletter and in the principal's newsletter.
Parent Portal (AISD)
In Austin ISD, parents are able to access all their student's educational information in one place: the Parent Portal! The most frequently used applications by parents are: Parent Self Serve, Student Registration, My Messages, and BLEND. Go to https://portal.austinisd.org/ to access the Parent Portal. If you do not have a Parent Portal Account, you can register for one online. The Parent Portal serves as the primary resource for all of the services provided online to our parents. This site gives parents direct access into their child's classroom information, registration to your child's campus, district-wide information and links to other often used services.
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Communication between parents/caregivers and teachers is essential for each student’s progress. Formal parent/teacher conferences are held each fall and spring, on or near the dates indicated on the AISD calendar. Your child’s teacher will schedule these conferences with you. At conferences, teachers and parents discuss a child’s strengths and areas of need, and teachers review work portfolios, school-based assessments, and teacher observations. Together, parents and teachers develop action plans for the child and record the plans on a conference summary sheet. In the event that a parent is unable to attend a conference, the parent may request a telephone or video conference at a mutually agreeable time. Please know that morning drop-off or afternoon pick- up are not the best times to discuss serious questions or concerns with the teacher. An agreed upon conference time should be scheduled during the teachers’ designated planning period.
Pláticas (Coffee With the Principal)
During the school year, the principal holds Coffees to meet with parents/caregivers on an informal basis. The Coffee is an excellent way to stay current on school happenings and to ask questions you may have about school policies and events.
Surveys
Each year, AISD conducts a family survey to measure the school’s effectiveness, as viewed by parents. Parents are asked to give their opinions of the school curriculum, instruction, leadership, facilities, school events, etc. The survey results are reviewed to see where school improvements can be made. We would like all parents to complete the survey. We value and appreciate your input. (Please note that information that identifies specific staff members, students, or parents/guardians is not published in the survey results.)