VICTORIA FLORES, STUDENT OF THE WEEK
Congratulations to Southside High School senior, Victoria Flores, for being selected as a cheerleader for the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA). NCA only selects a few individuals that have advanced skills in cheerleading. Flores competed against many cheerleaders from the entire nation. NCA cheerleaders travel the USA hosting many cheerleading competitions. One of their competitions is the High School Nationals. Victoria plans to attend college at UTSA and then transfer to Hawaii Pacific University to major in medicine. Flores is a member of FCCLA and HOSA at Southside High School.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR LEADERSHIP DURING REGULAR BOARD MEETING
Southside Independent School District recognized their Board of Trustees during a regular board meeting Thursday, January 28. January is Board Recognition Month, proclaimed by Governor Rick Perry. Students, staff members and community came together to express their gratitude for their excellent leadership and for their arduous volunteer time. Dr. Juan Antonio Jasso, SISD's Superintendent of Schools, read a list of "Firsts" during the meeting. This was a list of breaking through events and accomplishments that happened for the first time at SISD, thanks to the support of all Board members.
NATIONAL WEAR RED DAY
Friday, February 5, 2010 is National Wear Red Day. Wear red and help support the fight against heart disease, the No. 1 health threat for women! For more information, visit www.americanheart.org
STAR PRINCIPALS!
Congratulations to Dr. Carl Scarbrough, Principal at Heritage and Ms. Monica Villarreal, Principal at Freedom for their recognition by the Division of No Child Left Behind Program Coordination for outstanding academic performance. They will receive a Title I, Part A Distinguished Progress Award for the 2009-10 school year. The criteria for recognition used was 1. Being a Title I, Part A school in 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10; 2. Meeting AYP in 2008 and 2009; 3. Having above 40% low-income student population in 2009-10; and 4. Being Academically Acceptable in 2007, Exemplary or Recognized in 2008 and Exemplary in 2009.
YOUNG KIDS ALSO LOVE GOLF AT SISD
Southside Independent School District has one of the best golf teams in the state thanks to the hard work of volunteers and the support of district parents who start their children at a young age. The Southside Junior Golf Club was founded by Coach Enrique Rodriguez, "Rick", a Southside ISD Golf Coach. Rodriguez started this program back in 1988 to promote Golf to SISD's elementary students. For the last six years Ms. Kendra Blackmon, Pearce Primary teacher and high school assistant golf coach, has served as SJGC Volunteer Director. The SJGC meets every other Wednesday at Mission Del Lago at 4:15 p.m. The students are divided into three divisions, beginner, intermediate and advanced. The following individuals have served as volunteer directors over the last twenty-two years: Raul Martinez, Justin Erfurth, Pam Palacios, Gina Arellano and Coach Rodriguez.
SOUTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL'S DRUMLINE AWARDED $1,000.00
Music in the Schools, The U.S. Army All-American Bowl and FIRSTMARK Credit Union awarded Southside High School's drumline with a $1,000.00 check for their participation in the Drumline and Mariachi competition held in early January. The students were recognized by U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Kathleen Verinder and Firstmark Credit Union Esther Rodriguez. SHS received third place in this competition against area schools. Congratulations to our most talented drumline and to Mr. Ricketts, band director.
H1N1 VACCINATION-SECOND ROUND FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
The second round of elementary school vaccinations have been scheduled. Vaccine events will start between 8:45 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and run through 2:45 p.m.
Here is the Schedule:
Feb. 5th, Heritage Elementary
Feb. 9th, Freedom Elementary
Feb. 10th, Pearce Primary
Feb. 12th, Gallardo Elementary
HEALTH SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS ASSIST WITH H1N1 CLINIC
Southside High School's HST students assisted SISD nurses with H1N1 clinics. Desiree Fernandez, SISD nurse, believes this is a great opportunity to mentor and prepare students for real-world work experience. Elizabeth Benavidez is an 11th grade student who plans to get a degree in the medical field, Abigail Villanueva is also an 11th grade student at SHS who plans to get a business degree or something in medicine and Ariel Aranda is a senior at SHS. She plans to be a nurse.
SOUTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION CEREMONY WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, JUNE 5TH AT 5:00 P.M. AT SAN ANTONIO'S MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM.
LIBRARIANS LENDING A HELPING HAND
Southside ISD librarians pitched in to help fellow librarian, GayLynn Reynolds, prepare bookshelves in the new high school library. Shown in picture are librarians from various campuses like Laura Zarsky, Judy Daggett and Tracy Scott. Paul Zarsky also helped in the quest to get the library open in February. The librarians not only support everyone, from students to administrators at their individual campuses, they also support each other!
LEADERS RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR NEW ACCOMPLISHMENT
Dr. Juan Antonio Jasso, SISD's Superintendent of Schools, recognized district leaders for their accomplishment in finishing and obtaining masters degrees. Frank Bayardo, Executive Director of Operations, obtained a Master of Industrial Management from Texas A&M-Kingsville and Richard Palomo, SISD's Police Chief, received his Master of Science in Criminal Justice from Texas State University. Congratulations!
SECOND ANNUAL CARDINAL CAMP AND CLINIC
The boy's basketball team hosted its Second Annual Cardinal Camp and Clinic. The children really enjoyed this camp. Southside High School players helped the campers in drills, shooting balls and playing various games. The basketball team gave up a Saturday morning to help in this exciting event.
FREEDOM ELEMENTARY'S PENNIES FOR PATIENTS
Freedom Elementary students and staff held a kick-off rally to begin their Pennies for Patients fundraising campaign to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Each student was given a collection box to begin gathering coins. All classes will be collecting pennies from January 12th - 29th. The class that collects the most money will win lunch catered by Olive Garden Restaurant. The Pennies for Patients Campaign is meant to honor and benefit all cancer patients. This year, Freedom's Pennies for Patients campus hero is fourth grader, Victoria Cook, who is a cancer survivor.
LOSOYA INTERMEDIATE'S SPURS TEACHER OF THE GAME
A big congratulations to Mr. Mike Vrzalik from Losoya Intermediate School! He was recognized at a Sunday night's Spurs teacher of the game. Losoya staff loves Mr. Vrzalik and his dedication to the students who need him the most!
PEARCE PRIMARY STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT REAL-WORLD CAREERS
Pearce Primary held its annual Career Day for students of all grades. This is an opportunity where students learn about what they would like to be when they grow up. Students are also exposed to hands-on experiences. Some of the Career professionals that joined this year were: The San Antonio Zoo professionals, Criminal Defense Attorney, Flight Attendant, Teacher, Southwest School of Arts and Crafts, SISD Police Department, South Bexar County Fire Department, and a Biology Professor from Our Lady of the Lake University.
SISD is now on Twitter!
Get the latest news & updates: District news, events, student activities and achievements, sports and more!
Follow us from home or on your phone...click on link below.