Feb. 2013 - San Elizario Independent School District

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San Elizario ISD thanks board members in January
As volunteers who serve children and and demanding challenges. These local volrepresent their community, San Elizario unteers are elected by the community and
ISD school board members face complex receive no compensation for their work.
January was designated as School
Board Recognition Month by the
Texas Association of School Boards
and San Elizario ISD joined countless
districts across the state in taking the
opportunity to thank our local leaders for devoting their time to support public education and to serve
our schools. Several activities were
planned during the month to show
appreciation to board members beginning with campuses placing thank
you messages on their outdoor marNJROTC cadets from San Elizario High School present board
members with gifts during the regular meeting held on January 16. quees. Trustees were recognized and
received gifts during the regular board
meeting held on January 16 from students,
principals and staff. They were also treated
to an elegant dinner prepared by the Child
Nutrition Services Department after the
meeting.
Board members serving are:
Antonio Araujo – President
Jose Rodriguez – Vice President
Irene D. Jaquez – Secretary
Vicente Delgadillo, Jr.
Ramon Holguin
Fernie Madrid
Armando Martinez.
San Elizario ISD applauds their willingness to serve as advocates for children and
the voice of education in the community!
Employees praised for exuberant efforts in November
Awards for the San Elizario ISD Recognition Program were presented for November prior to the holiday break during
the December 12 board meeting. Four
individuals were honored for generously
contributing more than their share of
time and talent to make a favorable impact on the district.
Veronica Herrera, chosen as Teacher of the Month, is an ELAR teacher at
GEMS who has become a resource to her
colleagues by sharing and demonstrating
strategies or procedures in action. She is
the NJHS sponsor participating in many
community service projects alongside her
students and also provides tutoring. Herrera injects knowledge and passion into
her work with students. Her optimistic
outlook in all situations has contributed
greatly to the overall positive climate at
GEMS.
Employee of the Month Pat Soliz has
worked at Alarcon Elementary for the
past four years, over 19 years total with
the district, and is currently a science
lab aide. She makes science fun for students and has coordinated the science fair
for the campus and Science Information
Night for parents to help make the event
a success. After school Soliz can be found
working with students in the school’s garden which is part of a science enrichment
program. Her happy attitude and courteous demeanor have translated into accomplishments for the science program and
teachers appreciate her help.
Once Linda Sanchez, Volunteer of the
Month, completes her work as a monitor
she sticks around the Alarcon campus to
provide support to teachers and students.
She volunteers her time at the parent center assisting with numerous duties and also
serves on the LPAC committee. Sanchez
has been at Alarcon for four years.
In the four years that Supervisor of
the Month, Mayela Sanchez, has been the
principal at Alarcon Elementary it has consistently performed well on both state and
federal accountability systems. Sanchez encourages leadership and motivates teachers
to develop enrichment programs to ensure that students receive a well rounded
education. She is credited by her faculty
for creating a community environment
V. Herrera
M. Sanchez
Linda Sanchez (and grandaughter) and Pat Soliz.
by modeling what collaboration means
and dedicating herself to improving and
strengthing the campus.
These November award winners are
cheered for being an inspiration to San
Elizario ISD through their boundless
efforts and proficiency.
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Save the date for the upcoming wedding of Erika Morales! Morales who
works in the front office at San Elizario
High School became engaged to fiancé
Daniel Campos on her birthday October 7. Congratulations to the bride and
groom-to-be who are planning a wedding
sometime in October 2013.
A couple of storks may have migrated
to San Elizario in the winter and brought
about a baby boom in the district with the
arrival of these precious bundles:
Cynthia Guevara, computer lab
teacher at Sambrano Elementary, gave
birth to a baby girl on December 12.
Guevara and husband Emmanuel named
their daughter Camila.
Gina Shutt and husband Joe Aguero
welcomed son Slate on January 2. Shutt
works as a payroll specialist in the Finance
L A T E Department. Slate, who weighed over 8
lbs. and 21 in. long, is also the grandson
of Estela Shutt who oversees attendance
at Sambrano Elementary.
Debbie Cortez Dominguez, instructional officer with the Planning and Instruction Department, gave birth to a
daughter on January 23. Dad Roger and
big brother Ethan also welcomed Emma
Riley to the family. She weighed 8 lbs.
and was 19.5 inches long.
Congratulations to all the new and
expanding families! If you would like to
share your family news or other personal
milestone with the San Elizario ISD community, please send your information to
[email protected].
Spirit of giving at San Eli ISD
A special thank you to all San Elizario
ISD employees and students who helped to
make the holidays a bit more memorable
and festive. Your generosity and kindness
truly shone through whether you adopted a family in need from the community,
brought some Christmas fun to students,
decked the halls, or just shared some
homemade goodies with coworkers, your
spirit of giving was appreciated!
San Elizario High School Student Council spread some
holiday cheer at Loya Primary School on December 13.
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Recognition Committee
Board Meeting
••Leadership Meeting
••FMNV Exemption Day
••Child Seat Inspection
••App Toolkit Refresher
Mobile Device Training for 3-6
Math & Science
End of 4th Six Weeks
Promethean ActiveInspire
Start of 5th Six Weeks
Mobile Device Training for 3-6
Reading & Writing
••GEMS Spring Conference
••Mobile Device Training for 3-6 Math & Science
Happy Valentines
Day!
Teachers as Leaders is an
e-newsletter produced by the
Planning & Instruction Department
Ruben Cervantes
3562
Eliza Simental
Asst. Superintendent
Dir. Bilingual Ed./ESL
3595
Melissa Urenda
3566
Adam Starke
3594
3592
Debbie Cortez
3541
Cynthia P. Marentes
3511
PEIMS Director
At-Risk Director
Beatriz Briones
Instructional Officer
Instructional Officer
Communications Officer
Mary Ramirez
3568
Diana Galvan
3561
Secretary
Secretary
San Elizario Independent School District does not
discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race,
color, age, or national origin in its educational
programs, activities, or employment.