The Southside ISD’s first Lighting of the S celebration turned into a large-scale and successful community event. Student groups from every campus marched in a parade that wound its way into Southside Stadium. Family and friends filled the home-side and cheered on the students. For their part, students waved to the cheering crowd and soaked up the excitement. The entire purpose of the Lighting of the S and parade was to showcase our students, highlight their accolades, and bring in the community. “Everyone from students, staff, and the community thoroughly enjoyed this event,” said Superintendent Mr. Rolando Ramirez. The night ended when the Southside High School Senior Class of 2022 took to the field and watched the S light up while the Mighty Cardinal Band played the Alma Mater. “One faculty member told me this should have happened years ago,” said Mr. Ramirez. The Lighting of the S is on the books to become an annual tradition at Southside ISD. Click here to see pictures.
Freedom Elementary
SEF Casino Night is Coming! – Dec. 3rd
(San Antonio) – Friday, December 3rd, The Southside ISD Education Foundation is celebrating Southside in “007” style with our 3rd Annual Casino. Join us at this year’s $20K/$20K in 2021 fundraising campaign at The Emporium by Yarlen, on 2218 East Chavaneaux.
Intending to provide $20,000 in student scholarships and $20,000 in Teacher Innovation grants, the SISD Education Foundation wishes to raise the money to provide for our students and staff.
Come join us to play at any of our many Casino tables and have a chance to win a $1000 Southwest Airlines gift card, TV, jewelry, and more!
Get your tickets here!
If you are interested in sponsoring this event please contact Executive Director Sylvia Rincon, sylvia.rincon@nullsouthsideisd.org; (210)882-1600 ext. 5119
Three Teachers Retire from Freedom
COVID-19 Update
A message from SOUTHSIDE ISD
Freedom family and staff,
Please click the link for a COVID 19 related notification.
Freedom SISD COVID 19 General Notification Dec. 7 (1)
Please click on the link below for the Spanish version.
COVID-19 Testing at La Misión
La Misión Family Healthcare is now offering COVID-19 Testing.
LA MISIÓN FAMILY HEALTHCARE
19780 S US HIGHWAY 281
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78221
La Misión Family Healthcare Flyer
The attached flyer is in English and Spanish. The QR Code can be used to register prior to showing up. If a person registers first, their wait time is 1-2 minutes. They can show up without registering, but it takes approximately 10 minutes to register.
The test being used is the PCR test which is a good indicator of COVID-19.
The person will get a text and an email to print the results if they are needed for their employment or for travel. All ages are welcome. Children need to be with their guardian and need to be able to cough into their masks 3 times on their own, and the parent can swab the mouth.
Go to curative.com to schedule an appointment.
Visite curative.com para programar una cita.
Cardinal Spotlight Week of October 5: Freedom Elementary School
Blanca Chapa is one of our bilingual teachers who was one of our original two-way bilingual teachers at Freedom Elementary when we began the program in 2010. She has been an advocate for the program and supportive of her students throughout the years. Her passion for teaching and the ways she develops relationships with her students and their parents have been influential in the success of the students. She’s served in leadership roles at the campus as a grade-level chairperson, member of the Lighthouse Team, member of the curriculum writing team, and has been a presenter at Bilingual conferences at Region 20, La Cosecha, and district parent training. We are proud of her dedication to our students and our Freedom family!
Fourth Grader Madalynn Navarro is definitely a go-getter! She loves learning and is a positive influence on others around her. No matter the situation, you see Maddy up for the challenge. In fact, she has been a stellar student during virtual learning. Her teacher says, “She is always on time, always participating in class, volunteering to read, and always helping fellow classmates!” She was one of our student leaders last year and we know she will continue to do great things. Great Job Madalynn!