Strength of our SAISD community!

Volume 2 | Number 2 | September 10, 2024

Quick Takes with Jaime: Blended Familia, Aug. 30, 2024

Sam Houston High School band director Bruce Adams had the opportunity of a lifetime when he met famous singer Barry Manilow last week. Adams is San Antonio’s winner of the Manilow Music Teacher Award. The Manilow Music Project announced in the spring that in each city of Manilow’s summer tour, one high school music teacher would be selected by community vote for the award. As the winner, Adams has earned $5,000 in new band instruments for the Sam Houston program and another $5,000 to be spent as he chooses. “I am grateful that my community and friends saw fit to keep up the voting fight until the end,” Adams said. “The monetary prize means that we can further the education of the students by purchasing items that the students may need.”

While Bond 2020 is improving SAISD's school facilities through major renovations at more than two dozen campuses, it is also helping to ensure that all the district's school facilities are equipped with the latest technology. That includes the recent refresh of some 16,000 Chromebooks and 6,000 iPads throughout the district. The bond program is funding $90 million in technology improvements across the district, including interactive panels, computers, laptops, upgraded and expanded wi-fi access, and training that teaches educators how to integrate technology into their lessons. Visit the Bond 2020 website to learn more about the district’s Lighthouse Technology initiative and bond-funded technology.

On Wednesday, September 4, 2024, 13 of our dedicated District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) members, representing 17 different schools across our district, participated in an educational field trip to the Texas Capitol. During the visit, they had the opportunity to learn about the legislative process and listen to discussions from the Senate Finance Committee on important topics such as property taxes and school funding.

This trip provided a valuable learning experience for our parents, empowering them to better understand how state decisions impact our schools and community. We are grateful to our SAISD Familia for their engagement and dedication to supporting our students.

The Systems of Care resource site offers FREE and low-cost resources and events for parents and families taking place across the city.

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, September 14, 2024

Sam Houston High School

4635 E. Houston St., 78220

Beginning at 9 a.m.

Beat the Heat trips help alumni register for college

It was a record year for the Beat the Heat college trip program, a partnership between SAISD Postsecondary Initiatives and the SAISD Foundation. Over the course of 13 trips to local colleges and universities this summer, 179 alumni from the Class of 2024 received assistance registering for their college courses this fall. The program, which builds upon momentum started with counselors and college bound advisors, allows college alumni advisors and SAISD Foundation-funded postsecondary navigators to provide on-site assistance to young alumni as they go through the often complicated process of college enrollment.

FOOD DISTRIBUTION



September 14, 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,

September 14, 2024

Sam Houston High School

4635 E. Houston St., 78220

Beginning at 9 a.m.

PARENT SUMMIT



September 19, 2024

We were very happy to be able to meet you and share important information for your family. Today we are excited to announce that we will be celebrating our ¡Viva La Familia 2024! Parent Institute! 

We hope you can join us this year! We had over 100 families in attendance last year and with your help we hope to have more parents this year!

Thursday,

September 19, 2024

Alamo Convocation Center

110 Tuleta Dr., 78212

8:30 am - 2:00 pm

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

September 20, 2024

 We invite you to a special session to witness the strategies and practices we’re implementing to strengthen partnerships between families and schools for student success.

 Dr. Mapp has dedicated her career to helping schools build meaningful connections with families that directly impact student achievement.

Friday,

September 20, 2024

Alamo Convocation Center

110 Tuleta Dr., 78212

8:15 am - 9:45 am

We're almost through four full weeks of school, and we love seeing all the smiles, laughter and learning taking place. For more than 2,000 students around the district, it is the start of their last school year in San Antonio ISD, before they walk the stage at graduation next spring. Schools have been celebrating their 12th grade students and encouraging them for the rigorous year ahead with special senior privileges including senior sunrises. Pictured are events from St. Philip's Early College High School, Brackenridge High School, Burbank High School, and Young Women's Leadership Academy. We have seen amazing potential in this class of 2025 and can't wait to celebrate all they do this year.

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