2022-2023

Cardinal Spotlight 5/1

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Cynthia Ledesma
Mrs. Cynthia Ledesma is a paraprofessional who has been teaching a PK-4 class all school year. She does it with a smile, patience, and love for each and every one of her students. Mrs. Ledesma has made sure students get the maximum learning opportunities, support for growth, and experiences. She proudly praises them and displays their exemplary work. Mrs. Ledesma is an asset to both MECC and SISD. Thank you for all you do, Mrs. Ledesma!

Erica Hernandez

Erica Hernandez is our leader of the week because she is a compassionate, responsible student.  When asked to pick something up, or clean her team table, or help a teammate she does it happily!  She is also a wonderful learner, and I am so proud she is in our classroom!

Cardinal Spotlight 4/12

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Amanda Valdez

Mrs. Amanda Valdez is a huge asset to not only the Menchaca Early Childhood Center family but the special education classes she supports. Students love her and she likewise shows them, unconditional love. Students are supported, parents are welcomed and communicated with, and Mrs. Valdez just makes every day special. She is always smiling and sharing positivity. Thank you for your work ethic and determination to help students succeed and be celebrated. You are appreciated!

Noah Ocana

Noah always does his homework and really enjoys learning. He is like sunshine each day with his big heart and infectious laugh. Noah readily greets everyone he encounters, encourages his friends, and participates in all class activities. Noah is a model student!

Thank A Teacher 2023

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During the past few years, we’ve seen teachers rise to extraordinary heights, showing their commitment to educate and inspire students. San Antonio Magazine and Texas State University want to honor those educators.

Teacher education has been paramount to Texas State’s mission since the school’s founding in 1899, and today it prepares more dedicated, dynamic new teachers than any university in the Lone Star State, over 900 each year.

Nominate a deserving San Antonio-area teacher HERE by 4/30, then go back to vote for your favorites May 1-14. The individual with the most votes will be recognized with a $500 prize!

Menchaca Leadership Serves on Statewide Early Childhood Board

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Menchaca Early Childhood Center principal, Tanya Mares, and school counselor, Dr. Melanie Morgan, are newly elected Board Members with the Texas Association of Administrators and Supervisors of Programs for Young Children (TAASPYC). Mrs. Mares will serve as the San Antonio Area Representative and Dr. Morgan, who previously served as a Board Member-At-Large is now the President.

TAASPYC is the leading professional organization that provides the highest quality resources for Early Childhood advocates to support and empower our youngest scholars and their families. TAASPYC strives to help grow and support Early Childhood leaders in developing a successful program that sets the foundation for our youngest scholars by providing current research-based practices and opportunities to learn while networking with professionals.

Southside ISD is lucky to have two leaders serving and advocating for exceptional early childhood learning experiences.

MECC’s 2nd Annual Fiesta Food Drive

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Menchaca Early Childhood Center is hosting our 2nd annual Fiesta Food Drive from March 27th to April 25th.  We are collecting food for the San Antonio Food Bank. The top boy and girl in each grade level (PK-3, PK-4, & Kinder) will be crowned El Rey de Comida and La Reina de Comida and lead our Fiesta parade Thursday, April 27th at 9:30am. Students take their donations to their teachers to be counted before being placed in bins.

Cardinal Spotlight 3/23

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Terry Ortiz

Mrs. Terry Ortiz is a paraprofessional in a PK-4 Head Start class. She works as a strong teammate with her lead teacher to create experiential learning centers for students. Ms. Ortiz consistently goes above and beyond for students, staff, and families. Recently Head Start recognized Ms. Ortiz for her collaboration with Mrs. Esparza for exceeding the national average and quality and competitive thresholds for class observation scores. Keep up the exemplary work, Mrs. Ortiz. We’re honored to have you on our campus!

Esperanza Lopez

Esperanza does an awesome job following directions. She consistently does a great job demonstrating what a role model should look like for all of her peers. She always has a smile and friendly greeting for her classmates and teachers.  Great job!!!!