SAISD SPOTLIGHT: Brackenridge High School debuts its “Peace Room”
 
Based on student requests, SAISD has developed “Peace Rooms” at some of our campuses. Research has consistently shown that students, especially teenagers, need social and emotional support in schools just as much as they do for their academics. The peace room supports students who need a moment to process strong feelings or de-escalate a situation. They can work through conflict and repair relationships. Student groups discuss common topics such as anxiety.

SAISD has already committed more than $2 million to open 14 peace rooms in 2025.
A $200,000 federal grant from Bexar County helped fund the staff mental health first aid training and specialized furniture accommodations. Just last month, the Sam Houston High School peace room started welcoming students. It did not take long for the space to see approximately 45 students per day. Brackenridge High School is hosting a grand opening for their peace room on Wednesday, March 23. (see below)
 
Calendar items? 

March 22 (Sat) – SAISD Familia joins annual Cesar Chavez March for Justice?? 
9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Guadalupe Theater, 1301 Guadalupe St. (start) to Hemisfair (finish) 
The SAISD Office of Family and Community Engagement (FACE) has organized the district’s participation in the annual Cesar Chavez March for Justice. District students and staff will join the multitude of San Antonians who march in unity to pay tribute to the life and legacy of civil rights activist Cesar Chavez.

March 24 (Mon) – Brackenridge High School student wins UT Impact scholarship
9 a.m., Brackenridge High School, 400 Eagleland Drive, 78210
Brackenridge High School senior Michael Villegas, Jr. will be presented with the prestigious University of Texas at Austin Impact Scholarship. Only 100 are awarded out of 91,000 applicants. Impact Scholarships recognize incoming high-potential students who are making an impact in their local communities with a $48,000 scholarship ($12,000 per year over four years at UT) to cover the cost of their tuition. Students are chosen to receive the award based on demonstrated leadership, proven academic success, perseverance, commitment to their schools and communities.

March 24 (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.

March 26 (Wed) – SAISD Food Distribution
9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Alamo Stadium parking lot, 110 Tuleta Drive, 78212
SAISD continues efforts to ensure our families have access to nutritious food through our partnership with the San Antonio Food Bank. SAISD is committed to supporting the well-being of its students and their families. Food will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis.

March 26 (Wed) – Brackenridge High School Peace Room grand opening
1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Brackenridge High School, 400 Eagleland Drive, 78210
SAISD is unveiling its latest Peace Room at Brackenridge High School. Peace Rooms are a preventative and restorative approach to student support that fosters healthy relationships and builds critical skills for student success. At the event, participants will learn more about restorative Peace Room activities that support students’ well-being, academic engagement, and social-emotional behavioral skills development.

March 27 (Thurs) – SAISD Early Childhood Special Olympics
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Alamo Convocation Center, 110 Tuleta Drive, 78212
The SAISD Early Childhood Special Olympics is a day that the Special Education Department comes together to celebrate all the magnificent things our littlest learners (PK 3-Kinder) can do. It is a day where these young athletes participate in various motor skills activities designed just for them. Students demonstrate their motor skills, social skills and confidence. This experience is not only for our early childhood children. It also provides student volunteers with a firsthand experience in working with special needs children, which makes it a win for all involved. SAISD community partners donate goods to make this event a success.

April 5 (Sat) – SAISD to Kickstart Fiesta with a Career Fair
10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Lanier High School, 1514 W. César E. Chávez Blvd., 78207
RSVP: https://www.saisd.net/FiestaJobFair
SAISD is kicking off Fiesta with its Viva SAISD Familia Career Fair. The district is recruiting teachers, instructional assistants, police officers, bus drivers, plumbers and more. There will be on-site hiring and in-person interviews – plus mariachis, folklórico and Fiesta celebrations. SAISD offers teacher salaries starting at $58,400 with opportunities to earn up to $26,000 extra with the Master Teacher Initiative, summer and winter breaks, plus more. Job seekers are encouraged to register early at https://www.saisd.net/FiestaJobFair. Walk-ins are welcome.