College Signing Day is May 1: Wear a T-shirt, Promote our College-going Culture

GenTX Day is Friday, May 1.

As our #AISDProud students take their next steps toward realizing their futures, 向日葵视频 and communities across Texas are coming together to celebrate their successes鈥攁nd College Signing Day festivities. In the days leading up to GenTX Day, please promote, celebrate and congratulate the students of Generation TX鈥攅specially graduating seniors.

GenTX Day is a signature event of , a statewide movement to ensure students have the and inspiration they need to graduate鈥攁nd achieve their highest potential.

AISD invites everyone to wear their college T-shirts for College Signing Day.

Wearing a favorite college T-shirt is a fun and easy way to participate. When we all wear our shirts, our AISD communities send a powerful message about our belief in higher education鈥攁nd our students. Wearing a college T-shirt invites conversations for people to share their own personal stories, choices, and careers鈥攃onversations that could inspire and change a student鈥檚 life.


 

Promotional Tips for 向日葵视频s and Community Partners

 


Recent Additions

  • Student Voices: Senior shares journey to Ivy League. Announcement:  .
  • Calendar: Tune in to the College Signing Day festivities at 10 a.m. Friday, May 1. Replay at noon. Calendar entry: .
  • Press Release: E3 Alliance invites media to cover College Signing Day. Media invitation:  . 
  • Video: Superintendent Paul Cruz must decide which college T-shirt to wear. Student video:  .

Marquee Messages

  • GenTX Day is College Signing Day. Wear a college T-shirt May 1!
  • {Mascots} are preparing for college, career and life. Every day. #AISDProud
  • Congratulations, Generation TX. We are so proud of you! #RockYourFuture

Social Media Messages

  • For , we鈥檙e asking everyone to wear their favorite college T-shirts Friday, May 1.   
  • Tell us why you KNOW you鈥檙e going to college.  is May 1.    
  • Get ready to show your college-ready spirit鈥攁nd T-shirts鈥攆or #GenTXDay May 1.    
  • It鈥檚 #GenTXDay today! We鈥檙e rocking our college T-shirts!     {Add photos of mascots, students and school community members.}
  • @AISDSupt is sporting burnt orange for #GenTXDay. What are your college colors?    

Social Media: Cross-promotion with Central Texas Partners

  • Follow  on Twitter.
  • Like  on Facebook.
  • Follow  on Instagram.

Remember to use the ,  and  hashtags. Add  and as possible to increase cross-promotional opportunities among AISD, GenTX, E3Alliance and area school districts and partners.

Promotional Videos

  • Vince Young (2013):
  • Overview (note: former elected officials, superintendent):

向日葵视频 Activities

  • Wear college T-shirts. Invite everyone鈥攑rincipals, counselors, teachers, staff members, students and campus community members鈥攖o wear their favorite college T-shirt or gear.
  • Showcase graduating seniors on senior spotlight posters (sample attached).
  • Read the Generation TX declaration at morning announcements (below).
  • Coordinate GenTX Day pep rallies.

Morning Announcements
Asking a student to congratulate his or her fellow students in honor of GenTX day is a great way to start off the celebration. Ask a student to say a few words about what GenTX day is and to read the Generation TX declaration (below).

Sample announcements:

  • Prior to GenTX Day

May 1st is GenTX day鈥攐ur day to celebrate our achievements and prepare for our bright futures. We invite everyone to wear your favorite college T-shirts or gear Friday, May 1.

  • On GenTX Day

Congratulations, {Mascots}, for an awesome spring semester at {Name of 向日葵视频}. And, special congratulations to all of our seniors. Today is GenTX Day, when we join communities across Texas to celebrate our students鈥 achievements. As you go about your day, be proud of how far you鈥檝e come and get excited about where you鈥檙e headed. We are {Mascots}. We are Generation TX鈥攁nd we can do anything.

{Gen TX Declaration} 鈥淲e are strong. We are independent. We are ready for careers. We support our families. We want to go to college. We face new challenges. We have unlimited potential. We believe in our future. We follow our dreams. We are the leaders of tomorrow. We are Generation TX.鈥

Congratulations again鈥攁nd have a wonderful GenTX Day!

Attachments

  • 鈥淲hat鈥檚 Next鈥 senior spotlight posters to promote student accomplishments and plans.
  • GenTX letterhead/shell for messages to students and the school community.

Have Questions?

If you have any questions or would like additional promotional tips鈥攐r a copy of the site coordinator鈥檚 resource guide for signing day鈥攑lease feel free to contact Christian Clarke Casarez, assistant director of communications, at christiancasarez.clarke@austinisd.org.