SAISD SPOTLIGHT: SAISD students “pinned” to recognize their pathway to becoming future classroom teachers 

Last year, Travis Early College High School launched an Associate of Arts in Teaching in collaboration with San Antonio College. The program at Travis places students in elementary classroom settings to practice the art of teaching. The future educators have earned their practicum by working student teaching hours at district elementaries.

Now the first cohort of Principles in Teaching students are that much closer to entering the teaching pipeline. Travis ECHS and San Antonio College are hosting a special pinning ceremony (see below) to celebrate the students accomplishing the first part of their goal of becoming a classroom teacher.

Clinton Roberson is the instructor of the Principles in Teaching class at Travis ECHS. His passionate leadership has inspired these high school students to be the kind of teachers the next generation of students will need. 

Calendar items

March 3 (Mon) – Former Texans player visits Woodlawn Hills Elementary 
9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Woodlawn Hills Elementary, 110 W. Quill Drive, 78228
Former Houston Texans linebacker Marcus Coleman and his charitable organization Coleman's Corner will visit Woodlawn Hills Elementary to hype reading. Coleman aims to inspire children to lead a healthy reading lifestyle while promoting literacy. Coleman will read to Woodlawn Hills 3rd and 4th graders followed by a Q&A session.  Joining Coleman for the fun will be Toro, the Texans mascot!

March 5 (Wed) – SAISD Spring Break Food Distribution
9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Alamo Stadium parking lot, 110 Tuleta Drive, 78212
SAISD understands the importance of ensuring our families have access to nutritious food, especially as we head into Spring Break. The partnership with the San Antonio Food Bank and SAISD is part of the district’s ongoing commitment to supporting the well-being of its students and their families. Food will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis.

March 5 (Wed) – SAISD Special Education Track Meet
9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Alamo Stadium, 110 Tuleta Drive, 78212
Come witness the thrill of victory and the joy of competition at the SAISD Special Education Track Meet. Middle school and high school students from across the district are guaranteed to go for the gold with smiles on their faces.

March 5 (Wed) – Neal Elementary Reading Picnic
4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., Neal Elementary, 3407 Capitol Ave., 78201
Neal Elementary is inviting all their families for a fun Reading Picnic on campus. Each grade level will have stations throughout the field where parents and students will enjoy books "picnic" style. Everyone gets FREE books and light refreshments as well.

March 6 (Thurs) – SAISD Special Education Track Meet
9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Alamo Stadium, 110 Tuleta Drive, 78212
Day 2 of the SAISD Special Education Track Meet at Alamo Stadium will feature students from district elementaries and academies giving it their all in the spirit of competition.

March 6 (Thurs) – Smith Elementary Tiger Fest
4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Smith Elementary, 823 S. Gevers St., 78203
The community is invited to the second annual Tiger Fest at Smith Elementary for food, games and fun. The event aims to raise money for students and their educational aspirations. This year Tiger Fest has a Fiesta-like atmosphere with the official theme being “March into Spring.” The Poe MS Mariachi will perform, along with the Smith Tiger squad, and Rowdy the Roadrunners mascot from UTSA. 

March 6 (Thurs) – Travis Early College High School Pinning Ceremony
4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., San Antonio College – NAHC Building, 1919 N. Main Ave., 78212
Travis Early College High School is celebrating the accomplishments of their first cohort of Associate Arts in Teaching students. The special pinning ceremony at San Antonio College recognizes the students’ outstanding dedication and hard-earned achievements.