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Volunteers desperately needed: Sat. Aug. 8 Food distribution

Volunteers are desperately needed to help distribute more than 20 tons of San Antonio Food Bank food on Saturday, August 8 at the Southside ISD Kym Rapier Food Pantry. Volunteers assemble outside of Pearce Elementary at 7:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Saturday’s of the month for the distributions. With enough help, volunteers can distribute enough food to feed about 2,700 people before noon. “The rewards of helping others is enormous. Everyone always feels leaving better,” said District Director of Public Relations/Community Engagement Randy Escamilla. If you can help, please send an email to  randy.escamilla@southsideisd.org or call 210-882-1600 ext. 5125.

 

Southside Education Association sponsors Food Pantry supplies

The Southside Education Association noticed a need for supplies to help volunteers at the District’s Kym Rapier Food Pantry and stepped in to help. The SEA provided a one-thousand dollar sponsorship which will be used to purchase critical supplies. Already, the funds are being used to buy specialized face shields to give food pantry volunteers added protection as a result of COVID-19. “It is an honor to support the Southside ISD Kym Rapier Food Pantry,” said SEA President Mr. Rudy Ramirez.

The SEA said its members are giving back because the community has made their livelihood possible. “The Southside Education Association is deeply concerned and engaged in ensuring our students not only have educational support but the social and emotional support one needs to call each day a success,” Ramirez said.

 

 

Census 2020 extended to Oct. 31

Dear Southside ISD Families:

This letter is to inform you that the 2020 Census count has been extended. As such, all families have until October 31, 2020 to respond.

The 2020 Census remains critical, as a complete and accurate count will determine the number of our state’s representatives in the U.S. Congress and how more than $675 billion in federal funds are distributed each year into communities for the next ten years.

Here is what at stake: State and Federal funding of all School Districts, National School Lunch Program, CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program), emergency management and COVID-19 response, disaster relief programs, new roads, HUD housing programs and more. 

Southside ISD families go to www.2020Census.gov to complete the Census questionnaire online or call (844) 330-2020, or (844) 468-2020 for Spanish. A live Census employee will assist with the questionnaire. The Census Bureau also supports response in 12 other languages at the call centers and online. Keep in mind, the census questionnaire has only nine questions and responding is easy, safe, and secure.

Call on me to support your schools’ 2020 Census outreach efforts.

Kind regards,

Veronica R. Yunes, MPA

Partnership Specialist

U.S. Census Bureau

Veronica.r.yunes@2020census.gov

COVID-19 Testing June 27/28 Matthey Middle School parking lot

Medics from the Texas National Guard will perform NO COST COVID-19 testing Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Matthey Middle School, 20350 Red Forest Lane in the Southside Independent School District.

The event is completely open to all people and you don’t need an appointment nor doctor’s order nor a prescription. All you need to bring is your government-issued identification.

The Office of State Health Services, the Bexar County Emergency Operations Center, and the Bexar County Fire Marshal’s Office are coordinating this COVID-19 testing event.

Sign up for Mon. June 29 UHS mobile medical services

  • Appointment-only. Parents should arrive only 15 minutes before their appointment, not hours prior to.
  • Drive up only. Parents and students must wait in the vehicle.
  • Parents need to fill out the consent forms online if able.
  • Bring shot records, ID, and insurance paperwork to appointment.
  • Any questions call 210-358-7020
  • Visit: www.healthyUexpress.com

Register for June 27 Food Distribution

Southside ISD Superintendent of Schools Mr. Rolando Ramirez distributes food on Saturday, June 13, 2020.

Pre-register now to receive food from from the San Antonio Food Bank on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at the District’s Kym Rapier Food Pantry. Registration is fast and very easy. The San Antonio Food Bank requires that all people receiving food to register. Distribution begins at 9:00 a.m. and continues until the food is gone.

Pre-Register: https://bit.ly/39ZikRQ

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