As we continue to celebrate Native American Heritage Month, today we recognize Angeline Boulley, author and educator.  Her first book, “Firekeeper’s Daughter, was named one of the top 100 young adult novels of all time by Time magazine. It was also a New York Times best seller] and won the Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Young Adult Novel in 2022.    Her father is an actual “firekeeper” in their tribe.  This means that he “strikes ceremonial fires at spiritual activities in the tribal community and ensures protocols are followed, while providing cultural teachings through stories told around the fire”.  Ms. Boulley calls him one of her “greatest teachers”. 

Hey Tigers! The Coats for Kids drive is officially underway! Let’s help keep Austin warm by donating new or gently used coats of any size. Every coat you bring earns you a raffle ticket for a chance to win a prize! Drop off your coats anytime between now and November 21st—let’s see how many we can collect! 

7th Grade Boys open gym will be Friday, November 20th at 6:30am, see Coach Gaines for more information. 

Attention all students: FCA, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, will hold our next Huddle this Friday morning. Huddles will be every Friday morning, unless noted otherwise, in the small gym from 7:40-8:10am. Those attending need to enter the small gym through the doors near the outside basketball courts. Come join us for fellowship, food, and fun. Remember, FCA is not just for athletes. All are welcome! 

Students check the lost and found by the gym. All unclaimed items will be donated to a local charity on Friday, November 21st after school.