There are two exciting things happening outside our doors. First, ground has been leveled and prepared for our very own greenhouse. Having this will allow our students to grow and observe plants all year. With the big focus on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) Education, this is really a wonderful opportunity for our students! Secondly, Ms. Cerda’s 1st grade class has taken it upon themselves to not only learn about plants, but to help beautify our campus. They planted a few different kinds of plants and kept them in the front hallway windows of the school until things warmed up a bit. Now the lovely potted plants line the entrance to our school out front. Beautifully done!
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Introducing the Stupendous Specials Team
This month we’re introducing the Specials Team which is led by a former classroom teacher, the art teacher, Ms. Cheryl Kindred. Our music teacher is Mrs. Alice Ramirez, while our coaches are Coach George Perez and Coach Claudia Herrera. The library is run by Mrs. Maria Alviar and our computer lab teacher is Mrs. Lena Melendez. This talented group has been supporting and expanding the learning for our students by incorporating STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) lessons into their already existing curriculum. It is in their classrooms where students often make sense of the concepts being taught in their general education homeroom classes. Pictured from left to right are Perez, Herrera, Kindred, Ramirez, Alviar, and Melendez.
Open Now: SISD Education Foundation Innovation Grant Applications
Attention SISD Teachers! The Southside ISD Education Foundation is now accepting applications for its Innovation Grant program. SISD Teachers, please apply today! Go Cardinals.
Innovation Teaching Grants are designed to encourage, facilitate, recognize and reward innovative and creative instructional approaches to the accomplishment of program objectives. The Southside ISD Education Foundation is offering teachers and administrators the opportunity to apply for grants to support innovative programs or projects to support higher levels of student learning. The grants must enhance student academic performance and support the objectives, goals, and initiatives related to the curriculum at SISD. Applications are due May 7, 2022.
Cardinal Spotlight 3/28/2022
This week’s Staff Spotlight, Mayra Luna, is new to our campus. She started at Heritage in late February. Mayra is our new Bilingual paraprofessional. She is the proud parent of three children, two of which attend Southside schools. Mayra has a passion for working with children. She is an organized and detailed planner! She has been with us for a short time and has done a wonderful job supporting our Dual Language students! Thank you for joining our team and making a difference.
Our Student Spotlight is Sophia Terrazas, a bright and cheerful first grader. She is an eager learner who is always excited to learn something new each day. With her positive attitude, Sophia is a great influence to her friends and peers. She demonstrates responsibility by taking time to remind friends about the rules so that everyone can be safe. She demonstrates kindness everyday by helping others, and is always willing to assist her friends with their schoolwork. Way to show Heritage PRIDE Sophia!