VYPE Aldine ISD Winter 2022-23

feature A I S D N E W S NINTH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT HELD TO BENEFIT ALDINE EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Aldine Education Foundation hosted the sold-out M.B. “Sonny” Donaldson Golf Tournament at Tour 18 in the fall as a fundraiser for Aldine ISD student scholarships and educator grants. Former Aldine ISD Superintendent (and the event’s namesake) Sonny Donald son helped to welcome Title Sponsor WCA as well as many returning sup porters and new sponsors. Including this year, AEF’s golf tournament donors have raised more than $594,005 for programs improving educational oppor tunities for Aldine ISD students. The biggest fundraising event of the year had lots of student representation. The morning started with grab-and-go breakfast tacos while listening to the beautiful and relaxing music of the Carver Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Grace Lewis, Director of Carver Orchestras, and Gabby Garces, Assistant Director of Carver Orchestras. The day ended with the award-winning The partnership between Aldine ISD and YES Prep Charter Public School System, which began in 2013 as a way to leverage the benefits of its district plus a college-prep charter school to provide an enriching experience for students and families during their educational journey, will end at the conclusion of the 2022-23 school year, thereby dissolving YES Prep Eisenhow er. “Our goal remains providing choices and opportunities for our students, and there is no shortage of options here at Aldine,” says Aldine Superintendent, Dr. LaTonya Goffney. “The curriculum provided at all our comprehensive high schools, as well as our Choice Schools, provides students with the resources and guidance they need to get pre pared for a successful post secondary experience.”

Carver High School Mariachis under the direction of Jaime Alanis and his assis tant, Alejandro Valenzula. The awards were beautiful one-of-a-kind art pieces framed professionally and created by emerging AISD artists at Cypresswood Elementary. These students were guided by Kaileigh Newman, Director of Visual Arts, and Yvonne Lopez-Taylor, the 20-21 Region 4 Elementary Teacher of the Year. AEF President and State Represen tative Armando Walle welcomed the players, introduced fellow Aldine Education Foundation board members, and acknowledged AEF supporters. Superintendent Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney gave gratitude to the Aldine Education Foundation for their hard work to raise money for Aldine ISD, and thanked title sponsor WCA and all of the sponsors. Finally, the Golf Tournament Leader ship Team – Bob Beasley, Craig Brast, Sidney Brewer, Jana Gonzales, Pastor David L. Smith, Lynette Sealy, and Mike While YES Prep Eisenhower’s Class of 2023 will be the final graduating class, all other current students will be able to choose where they continue their edu cation. 10th and 11th grade students can choose to remain at Eisenhower High School to complete their senior year with their peers or return to their home school to benefit from its proximity and transportation services. All other students can enroll into their home school or explore Aldine’s various Choice School options. “We are incredibly thankful for the part nership we have withYES Prep,” said Dr. Katie Roede, Aldine ISD’s Chief of Schools. “The decision to dissolve the partnership was mutually agreed upon and we are pleased to be able to continue provid ing our students with a range of various unique academic programs and campuses that will fit their individual needs.”

Sosa announced this year’s winners and distributed special awards. Aldine Education Director Linda Flores Olson was very pleased with the day, stating, “It is heart-warming to know that our community cares so much about our young leaders in Aldine ISD.” Aldine Education Foundation President Armando Walle addressed the audience at the awards ceremony

ALDINE ISD AND YES PREP TO DISSOLVE PARTNERSHIP AT END OF 2022-23 SCHOOL YEAR

In addition to their closest zoned campus, some Choice School options in Aldine that may be of interest to high school students include: • Avalos Pathways in Technology Early College High (P-TECH) School (Grades 9-12) • Blanson CTE High School (Grades 9-12) • Carver High School for Engineer ing, Applied Technology & the Arts (Grades 9-12) • Carver P-TECH School (Grades 9-12) • Eisenhower High School - IB Diploma Program (Grades 10-12) • Victory Early College High School (Grades 9-12) • Young Women’s Leadership Academy (to serve 9th in Fall 2023) * Enrollment may depend upon campus capacity.