SummerFest 2015 – Let It Go: Beyond the Fairytale

SummerFest 2015 – Let It Go: Beyond the Fairytale

St. Edwards University – Austin

“Your power will only grow…there is great beauty in it.” ~ Pabbie from Disney’s Frozen

We’re READY to Let It Go!  SummerFest 2015 Let It Go: Beyond the Fairytale! is right around the corner! The K-12 Committee has been working very hard to make this an amazing event!

We are excited to share that this will be one of the LARGEST SUMMERFESTs EVER! Thanks to you, our amazing membership, we estimate 300+ in attendance! We have a full program, filled with a variety of fabulous workshop offerings for all levels. This is sure to be a fantastic weekend!

Here are a few reminders:
Registration opens at Friday, July 31st at 8:00AM in the Ragsdale Building – 2^nd Floor Lobby.

* Method of payment for onsite registrants: credit card, school check or cash.
     - $120 SummerFest Registration
     - $50 TETA membership (if you did not attend convention in January)

*Please make sure you check-in! All members and presenters must visit the registration desks and check-in.

*Hotel - Stay with the K-12 Committee! Our "K-12 SummerFest Home Base Hotel" will be the Best Western Plus - Austin City.

This hotel has offered TETA members staying for SummerFest a special rate - $119 a night (plus tax) for a double room. This rate includes parking, high speed internet AND breakfast. It's just 5 minutes from St. Edward's University!

Below you will find a URL to book your reservations online.

http://book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/groupSearch.do?groupId=E62UC5E5

You must book through this link BEFORE JULY 15th!

You may call the hotel (#512-444-0561) as long as you mention TETA when making your reservation - BEFORE JULY 15th! Please make sure you receive your confirmation number. You will need this number if you need to cancel your room.

Don’t want to stay here? That’s ok! Our suggested hotels listing can be found on the Facebook SummerFest Page and on the TETA website/SummerFest tab.

* BYOT = Bring Your Own Technology

* Wi-Fi Access – St. Edward’s does have Wi-Fi access!

*There will be handouts in your registration bag for nearby ATM locations, food, entertainment options and much more.

*SummerFest Programming is now live! You can obtain our schedule on your smart phone via the Guidebook app, or you can find a copy on the TETA Website – SummerFest tab.

https://guidebook.com/g/pirbxu7a/

* Review Programming- A few presenters have requested you provide some of your own supplies.

*If you would like a hard copy of programming, please visit the website and print one for yourself. We are going digital so hard copies of SF 2015 Programming will not be provided on-site. Please remember updates are made to programming – Guidebook will provide the most up-to-date workshop listings.

*Parking – you are allowed to park in any open spot at St. Edward’s during SummerFest! Follow the TETA SummerFest signs when you arrive on the St. Edward’s Campus. No parking pass is needed.

*If you need help getting around campus, please find someone on the K-12 Committee. We do have a golf cart to help us this year!

*What do I bring to SummerFest? Be sure to check out the Texas Theater Notes Article from our Secretary, Maggie Rodriguez. She created a great list of items to bring to SummerFest. http://texastheatrenotes.blogspot.com/

*St. Edward’s is a “no smoking” campus.

* Nominations will be accepted for the following positions on the K-12 Committee:
     - Secretary, High School Interest, Middle School Interest and Elementary At-Large
     - Deadline for nominating K-8 and Secondary Educator of the Year is: Sept. 1, 2015.

-   Email k12.pastchair@tetatx.com for details and instructions.

* Be sure to attend your Interest Meetings on Saturday, August 1^st. Let your voice be heard! Our K-12 Committee is here to serve you! We are constantly trying to find new and improved ways to serve YOU! Please share your thoughts, ideas and suggestions!

*If you have special dietary needs, please email me: k12.chair@tetatx.com. We will have vegetarian meal offerings.

* Join us Sunday for lunch! Workshops continue Sunday morning then we’re serving an Italian Buffet and there are LOTS of amazing DOOR PRIZES (lunch is included in registration cost)
     - Guest Speaker on Sunday is TOM WAGGONER!

* Check the SummerFest Friends Facebook page for more updates!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/SummerFestFriends/

Our “power” as educators “will only grow” from attending SummerFest 2015! We will see you all in Austin!

Jenae Glanton
TETA Board of Directors
Chair - K-12 Committee
k12.chair@tetatx.com