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Menchaca Nurse, Heather Siebert, Receives SISD Education Foundation Grant
After hearing about a similar program in a district near Houston, Nurse Heather Siebert, RN, BSN, NBCSN knew she had to bring something similar to Southside Independent School District and the young Cardinals at Menchaca Early Childhood Center. She applied for an innovation grant to have a teddy bear clinic. This teddy bear clinic will help our littlest Cardinals learn more about their bodies, how to keep their bodies safe and healthy, and what to do in case they (or a friend or family member) gets hurt. Remaining calm is key to responding to potential emergencies and the best way to keep calm is to have the knowledge and tools needed to respond.
Nurse Siebert says, “Emergency response in the Southside area can take precious minutes and anyone at any age can do something to help in those situations. Just because our students are young does not mean that they should be discounted to help themself or someone else. Age appropriate first aid can be the difference for our families.”
Superintendent Rolando Ramirez and Director of Communications and SISD Educational Foundation Executive Director Sylvia Rincon, presented Nurse Siebert with the check for $1,837! We are immensely proud of Nurse Siebert and all she does for MECC!
Cardinals CARE – Antibullying Campaign
Southside ISD is committed to all safety and security protocols and solutions. Cardinals CARE (C- Compassionate, A- Accepting, R – Respectful, and Empowered) is an initiative inspired by parents, community members, students, security experts, and staff input. Southside ISD recently held a Safety and Security committee meeting where ideas and critiques were shared. Although we have many programs, protocols, and procedures in place, one of the district’s numerous efforts includes communicating ways to prevent harmful activities to all staff and students. The Cardinals CARE Campaign includes a robust marketing initiative of posters, videos, banners, and incentives to encourage our community to “See Something, Say Something.” The entire program falls under the Stay Alert reporting and detection system the district already has. For more on the direct numbers and website for Stay Alert, Click here.
Cardinals Care also includes a dress code policy that encourages unity and good behavior. The Cardinal VIP program is also part of the family of incentives that celebrates our outstanding and best-behaved cardinals. In the coming days, be on the lookout for messages from our cardinals on how you can help us all stay alert and safe. 
Southside ISD TEA Ratings are In! Congratulations to ALL Cardinals!
(San Antonio, TX) – It is official! On behalf of our Board of Trustees and administration, congratulations to all staff for your hard work and dedication! Superintendent Rolando Ramirez told the staff today, “The STAAR/EOC scores reflect your tireless efforts and commitment to providing the best academic setting for our students. WE ARE SO PROUD OF ALL STAFF! Keep up the great work!! ” Staff and students have celebrated their hard work all over the district. Let’s keep Soaring to Excellence.
Important Notice for All Parents/Guardians for 22-23 School Year
Parents/Guardians: Please make sure Nurse Siebert has your child’s most updated shot record. Students we do not have up-to-date records for won’t be able to start school and class placement is dependent on these. You can email the record to Nurse Siebert at Heather.Siebert@nullSouthsideISD.org but please include a student name and date of birth on them.
Pre-K/Kindergarten Roundup for students ages 3, 4, and 5
Parents throughout San Antonio can now enroll new students, ages three, four, and five, at the Southside ISD Pre-K/Kindergarten Roundup at Menchaca Early Childhood Center located at 16180 U.S. Highway 281 South. Menchaca ECC is the newest campus in Southside ISD combining proven learning strategies and technology. This is only for new students registering for the 2022-2023 school year.
The Pre-K/Kindergarten Roundup is happening:
- May 24 & 26 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Please bring the following documents:
- Student’s birth certificate
- Proof of Income (check stub, federal tax copy, etc.)
- Vaccination record
- Student’s Social Security Card
- ID card of Parent/Guardian (i.e. Driver License, green card, Texas ID)
- Custody/guardianship paperwork (if applicable)
- Withdrawal form (if applicable)
- Last report card (if applicable)
- Special Programs records (i.e. ARD, FIE, IEP, 504, dyslexia, EB, etc. if applicable)
- Proof of Residency (i.e. utility bill, lease, tax bill, connection receipt)
If you have further questions please call Menchaca Early Childhood Center at 210-882-1610. To learn more about registration at Southside ISD click here.
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