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Strength of our SAISD community! |
Volume 2 | Number 2 | October 16, 2024 |
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REIMAGINE OUR SAISD SPACES | |
Reimagine our SAISD Spaces! All members of the community are invited to participate in a survey about repurposing SAISD's former school buildings. Together, we can reimagine how these buildings can bring new life to our communities. Help create positive change by taking our survey. Share Your Voice! | |
Green at Riverside Park receives a national nod | What great news! Robert B. Green Elementary at Riverside Park was officially announced as National Blue Ribbon School last week. During a watch party attended by Superintendent Jaime Aquino and Trustee Art Valdez, students and staff cheered as the U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona recognized them as one of 356 schools in the nation, and the only school in Bexar County to receive the nod as an exemplary high performing school by the U.S. Department of Education. “We’re proud and very excited for the entire Green community,” Valdez said. “This level of achievement has been earned through the hard work and dedication of everyone. It’s a team award, and that’s the greatest part about it. I feel that this is something the community needs and deserves right now.” Congratulations, Green at Riverside Park, on this monumental achievement. | |
Football player named KENS-5 All-Star Athlete | Sunday, October, 6, 2024 was National Coaches Day, and one of the greatest gifts coaches can receive is to watch the success of their teams. Burbank football coach Michael Mull (left) had that opportunity when senior defensive end Ryan Vasquez was honored by KENS-5. The senior defensive end was recognized as an All-Star Athlete for both his work on the field and for his volunteer and academic efforts. "We have a saying here, 'man first, player second,'" Mull said. "Since I've walked into this building, he's aspired to be a better man every day." Congratulations to Coach Mull and Ryan, and thank you to all our coaches — athletic and instructional — for all they do for our teams. | |
Family engagement expert offers training sessions | |
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More than 200 campus and district leaders and staff attended professional development Sept. 20 to hear from Dr. Karen Mapp, senior lecturer on education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
Dr. Mapp spoke about the power of authentic family engagement (versus mere family involvement) and what that can look like on campuses.
“Dr. Mapp provides practical, research-based strategies that can be applied immediately and help shift how we view family engagement in education,” Dr. Thamesia Handford, principal of Whittier Middle School, said. “Her insights resonate with educators and administrators alike, encouraging us to think more inclusively about our family partnerships.”
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The Systems of Care resource site offers FREE and low-cost resources and events for parents and families taking place across the city. | |
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San Antonio Independent School District, in partnership with the San Antonio Food Bank, is hosting drive-through food distribution events throughout the District to help SAISD families in need.
Distribution is on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last.
Contact your school's FACE Specialist, email us at familyengagement@saisd.net, or call us at (210) 554-2205 for more information.
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Steele Montessori Academy
2630 Sally Gay Dr., 78223
Beginning at 9 a.m.
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Viva La Familia! Parent Institute inspires families | |
More than 125 people gathered at Alamo Convocation Center today for the second annual ¡Viva La Familia! Parent Institute. Presented by the Dual Language, ESL & Migrant Department, the workshop included sessions on the benefits of dual language programs, supporting children on the road to college, and building community in schools. Special guests included Senator José Menéndez, Dr. Claudia Treviño García from UTSA and educational consultant Dr. José Luís Zelaya. | |
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October 19, 2024
San Antonio Independent School District, in partnership with the San Antonio Food Bank, is hosting drive-through food distribution events throughout the District to help SAISD families in need.
Distribution is on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last.
Contact your school's FACE Specialist, email us at familyengagement@saisd.net, or call us at (210) 554-2205 for more information.
Saturday,
October 19, 2024
Steele Montessori Academy
2630 Sally Gay Dr., 78223
Beginning at 9 a.m.
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October 28, 2024
Join Texas A&M-San Antonio for the La Familia parent workshops! During these workshops, parents will learn how to support their students as they go through the college admissions process, help find scholarships, understand the financial aid process, and more! Join us for this free program, offered both virtually and in-person, as well as in English and Spanish, and start the college journey with your student!
Monday,
October 28, 2024
Brackenridge HS
400 Eagleland Dr., 78210
6:00 pm
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October 29, 2024
Home Safety: This class will cover the basics of home safety, including topics such as elopement, water safety, and household safety concerns.
Light Breakfast & Door Prizes Provided
Tuesday,
October 29, 2024
Cooper Learning Center
1700 Tampico St., 78207
9:00 am - 11:00 am
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The Office of Family and Community Engagement and the Fine Arts Department collaborated to bring the community an evening of resources and entertainment to celebrate San Antonio Neighbors Together. San Antonio Neighbors Together is a city-wide campaign held annually on the first Tuesday of October, with the mission of strengthening relationships between local police and the communities they serve and to build community by bringing neighbors together. The resource fair featured representatives from different district departments, including our San Antonio ISD Police Department. More than 400 families received resources and free children’s books. After the fair, families enjoyed the Marching Band Pre-UIL Showcase, where they previewed the routines that bands will take to UIL contest this month, and several bands brought back awards for their performances. | |
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SAISD Familia is a publication of SAISD's Office of Family & Community Engagement Department.
Questions/comments? Contact the SAISD Familia editor here.
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