SAISD Spotlight: Travis Early College High School Associate of Arts in Teaching program with San Antonio College
Teachers of the future are getting a head start in the profession with the Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) program that was launched this year at Travis Early College High School. The program is a partnership with San Antonio College taught at Travis ECHS by the dynamic Principles of Education instructor Clinton Roberson. Students in the program will graduate high school with their associate in education. The AAT places students in elementary classroom settings to practice the art of teaching. The future educators are earning their practicum at Advanced Learning Academy at Euclid and Bonham Academy, the latter of which has a dual language program.
The impact the AAT program has had on students is exemplified by fraternal twins Emma and Sarah Vargas. Sarah has wanted to be a teacher since she was a child. The AAT has only confirmed that goal. Meanwhile, Emma’s eyes have been opened to the impact teachers have on their students’ lives and now says she has found her calling. Both sophomores say their experience working with dual language students has them now aiming to earn their bilingual certification in college. The AAT program requires students to have 16 practicum hours in the classroom. The twins blew past that mark with more than 40 practicum hours each.
Calendar items?
May 10 (Fri) – Foster Elementary “Final Homecoming”
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Foster Elementary, 6718 Pecan Valley Drive, 78223
Foster Elementary invites all former alumni to take a trip down memory lane at the school’s “Final Homecoming” event. Old yearbooks and other memorabilia from the Foster Elementary archives will be on display to add to the nostalgia in the air.
May 11 (Sat) – Burbank High School Ag Farm Earth Day event
9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Burbank High School, 1002 Edwards St., 78204
This is an event that was rescheduled due to weather. More than 75 volunteers will be at the Burbank High School Agricultural Science farm to work on various projects, such as making raised gardening beds for elementary schools.
May 11 (Sat) – Arnold Elementary “Painting in the Garden”
9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Arnold Elementary, 467 Freiling Drive, 78213
Arnold Elementary is inviting any eager artists to help paint a mural for the school garden with local artist Albert Gonzales. The day will be full of fun activities with food, music and local arts and craft vendors.
May 13 (Mon) – Advanced Learning Academy “Do the Write Thing” awards
11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Advanced Learning Academy at Euclid, 621 W. Euclid Ave., 78212
Two ALA at Euclid students will be named finalists in the “Do the Write Thing” challenge that has given middle school students across the country the chance to write about how violence has impacted their lives and what solutions they believe can make things better. The ALA students will be awarded prizes for being selected as finalists.
May 13 (Mon) – SAISD Board Meeting
5:30 p.m., SAISD Board Room,?514 W. Quincy St., 78212?or online
Link:?https://www.saisd.net/page/dis-board-videos
The SAISD Board of Trustees will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at the central administrative office.
May 13 (Mon) – Lanier High School “Platicas y Encuentros” Film Festival
6 p.m., UTSA Downtown Campus, Aula Canaria, Buena Vista Building, 78207
The Lanier High School Film Festival Come will offer a screening of three short documentaries by the campus’ dual-language learners. This event is free and open to the public. Free parking is available in the Cattleman’s Square parking lot.
May 13 (Mon) – SAISD Night of Jazz
6:30 p.m., Josephine Theater, 339 W Josephine St, 78212
The public is invited to savor the soothing sounds of music at the SAISD Night of Jazz. Eight SAISD campus jazz bands will perform in the historic Josephine Theater. The FREE show will be highlighted by the SAISD All-Stars and Directors Jazz jam!
May 14 (Tues) – Young Men’s Leadership Academy College Announcement Day
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Alamo Convocation Center, 110 Tuleta Drive, 78212
The Alamo Convocation Center sets the scene as YMLA community will be hosting a "College Announcement" event for the Class of 2024. The YMLA seniors will celebrate with their family and friends and their reveal their college choice!
May 15 (Wed) – SAISD Peace Officers Memorial Day ceremony
8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., SAISD Central Office, 514 W. Quincy St., 78212
The SAISD Police Department will honor and pay tribute to our fallen officers and the sacrifices they and their families have endured on May 15, 2024. The ceremony will begin here at central office, directly outside of the main doors at 0830 hours. We will have an Honor Guard and Bagpipe procession and a presentation of the flags. SAISD PD, will honor two of our members who have paid the ultimate sacrifice protecting our community:
Sergeant William Maldonado, badge #3107 (End of Watch) May 26, 1994
Detective Clifton Martinez, badge #2173 (End of Watch) December 21, 2019
May 17 (Fri) – Huppertz Elementary “Final Homecoming”
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Huppertz Elementary, 247 Bangor Drive, 78228
Huppertz Elementary is inviting all members of Cougar Nation to return to their old campus for one final Homecoming. Huppertz alumni are welcome to tour the school, walk the halls, take pictures and share their many memories with fellow Cougar students.