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SOUTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT IS SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN ALL-STAR GAME
Daniel Lee-Heneke, senior Linebacker was selected to represent the Southside Cardinals in the 34
th annual Pizza Hut All Star Football Game. He joins a select group of young men from the San Antonio area invited to participate in the game. The game will be held Saturday, May 19
th at Comalander Stadium kicking off at 7:30 p.m. Come out and cheer for Daniel Lee-Heneke!
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THE SOUTHSIDE ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION'S 3RD ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT WAS A HUGE SUCCESS WITH MORE THAN 20 TEAMS OF 4 IN ATTENDANCE!
The Southside ISD Education Foundation recently held its 3rd Annual Spring Golf Tournament at the Republic Golf Club. The Southside ISD Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit charitable organization comprised of alumni, business, educational and community leaders who share the vision of enhancing the programs and initiatives of the Southside Independent School District. The goals of the foundation are to: 1) Encourage students to work at their highest potential by providing students with scholarship opportunities; 2) Support SISD staff by providing educators with additional funding for innovative projects; and 3) Build community awareness by recognizing significant contributors to the Southside ISD community. A big thank you to all of our sponsors, supporters and volunteers!
SOUTHSIDE ISD GALLARDO ELEMENTARY STUDENTS WELCOME MISS FIESTA PRINCESS AT THEIR 5 DE MAYO SHOE BOX PARADE
Students from Gallardo Elementary school enjoyed having a creative parade of floats made out of shoe boxes. The students created floats with various characters and themes and were delighted to have Miss San Antonio Fiesta Princess, Miranda Gonzaba. This 5 de Mayo parade has been a school tradition for the past few years.
In Picture from left to right Gallardo students and special guest: Ethan Villarreal, Jasmine Aguillon, Miss Miranda Gonzaba, Christian Rivera-Sanchez, Ramon Flores
The PK/Headstart Recruitment dates are as follows:
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DATE
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DAY/TIME
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SITE
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Contact/Number
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5-7-12
5-9-12
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Monday 8-6
Wednesday 8-6
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HERITAGE
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Nadia
861-2128
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5-8-12
5-10-12
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Tuesday 8-6
Thursday 8-6
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GALLARDO
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Olga
602-5910
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5-14-12
5-16-12
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Monday 8-6
Wednesday 8-6
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FREEDOM
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Olga
602-5910
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5-15-12
5-17-12
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Tuesday 8-6
Thursday 8-6
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PEARCE
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Nadia
861-2128
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SOUTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR RECOGNIZED BY TEXAS A&M
SHS Counselor, Charlie Gallardo was recently recognized as a 2012 Very Important Counselor by Texas A&M University. The VIC program recognizes the outstanding service and important work of high school counselors in guiding students on the path to college. Gallardo was among only 22 counselors from across the state selected for this prestigious program. This award included a two day campus visit, a recognition dinner, and a $1000 scholarship for one SHS student. In picture, Mr. Charlie Gallardo with two representatives from Texas A&M.
SOUTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SELECTED INTO THE UT AUSTIN MCCOMBS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Southside High School Sophomores Kyle Garza and Gabriella Ochoa are among 50 students in Texas to have been selected to participate in the University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business Summer Program. The McCombs School of Business offers current high school students the opportunity to discover business through hands-on experiences, team projects and interactions with McCombs students, faculty, staff and corporate representatives. The McCombs High School Summer Programs are free, six-day experiences. Student participants are housed in a campus residence hall. Students were selected by UT based on GPA, Letters of Recommendation, and Resume.
In picture, Gabriella Ochoa and Kyle Garza
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK, MAY 7-11, 2012
"School Teachers are the people who educate us and give us the vital knowledge we need to live our lives. They encourage, support, discipline and prepare us for the road ahead and now it’s time for us to show them our appreciation. Teacher Appreciation Week begins on the 7th until the 11th of May 2012, which will be the perfect opportunity for us to show teachers how thankful we are for their support. Let's all say a big thank you to the people who work really hard so that we can have a better future."
GALLARDO TEACHER RECOGNIZED AT SAN ANTONIO CREDIT UNION AND KENS5 EXCEL AWARDS BANQUET
KENS5 honors excellent teachers and the impact they make in their schools and communities. Mrs. De La Cruz was recognized, along with other 19 district teachers, by KENS5 and SACU at a special banquet for educators and VIPs. She was presented with an award for her excellence in education. Mrs. De La Cruz grew up in Villa Coronado, in south San Antonio. Mrs. De La Cruz and both of her parents graduated from Southside High School. Her children also attend school at SISD. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Arts from Our Lady of the Lake University. De La Cruz is a mentor first grade teacher at Gallardo Elementary. Many of her students are from the same neighborhood where she grew up.
SISD PARENTS REPRESENT SOUTHSIDE ISD AT A LOCAL PARENTS AND ADMINISTRATORS CONFERENCE PUT TOGETHER BY THE INTERCULTURAL DEVELPMENT RESEARCH ASSOCIATION (IDRA)
IDRA held its annual "Semana del Niño" parent conference offered to Texas school districts for parents and school personnel. Fifteen parents represented Southside ISD by attending various sessions offered to school districts where parents learn about Parent Engagement, STAAR, Graduation Requirements, College Opportunities and other relevant topics for parents and school employees. Southside ISD's Public Information Officer, Jorge Topete, Mrs. Monica Garcia from Southside Academy of Virtual Education (SAVE) and two district parents presented at a session titled "Virtual Academy-No Child Left Behind".
SOUTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS REPRESENT THE ENTIRE SISD STUDENT BODY AT FIESTA
Southside High School students from dance, AFJROTC, colorguard and band represented the entire student body and staff during the "Fiesta" festivities. In picture, the SHS AFJROTC cadets stand proudly as their instructors guide them.
Freedom students, and all Southside ISD students rock the house at STAAR Pep-Rallies throughout the district in preparation for STAAR! Our students are super STAARS! Best wishes to ALL of our students at SISD! Go Cards!
SOUTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER RECEIVES AWARD FROM THE SAN ANTONIO MAYOR
Mrs. Lisa Rizo was nominated as Southside ISD’s Teacher of the Year and she was also selected to represent Southside ISD at Trinity University for the Trinity Prize for Excellence in Education. At Trinity, Mrs. Rizo received a Tiffany's Crystal Apple signifying excellence in teaching, along with a monetary award given to 20 distinguished area educators. The City of San Antonio, Texas and Mayor Julian Castro awarded Mrs. Rizo with a certificate that stated, “Official Congratulations to Lisa Rizo. In recognition of you being named a Distinguished Educator for the 2011-2012 academic year by Trinity University. On behalf of the City Council and the citizens of San Antonio, I commend you for your excellent teaching record and dedication to your profession. This distinguished honor is a testament of your outstanding performance in public education and positive impact you have on your students. Best wishes for continued success.”
Julian Castro, Mayor
PEARCE PRIMARY STUDENTS ARE CHEFS FOR ONE DAY
Pearce Primary students and teachers held a first grade reading restaurant to celebrate the first graders reading progress. Parents were able to choose delicacies from a menu of assorted reading samples. The students read to their parents from a selection of assorted books, poems and other reading delicacies.
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