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Menchaca Spirit Shirt Fundraiser – Order Yours Today!

August 15, 2025 by melaniemorgan

Show your Cardinal pride! Our campus spirit shirts order forms are on the way.

  • Order: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/DFTY
  • Proceeds support classroom materials, student celebrations, and family events.

Thank you for supporting our students!

Filed Under: 2025-2026, Back to School News, Campus News, Featured News, Menchaca Early Childhood Center, Parent Resources, PBIS, School Information

Track Your Child’s School Bus in Real Time

August 15, 2025 by melaniemorgan

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Did you know you can track your child’s school bus in real time! 🚌📍

Parents and Guardians, we’d like to remind you of a helpful tool to make your mornings and afternoons a little easier! You can track your child’s school bus live to see exactly where it is at any moment.

It’s simple:

  • Visit: https://sites.google.com/southsideisd.org/transportationdepartment/samsara-gps-bus-links
  • Click on your child’s Bus Route button.
  • Instantly view your child’s bus location in real time.

No more wondering if the bus is around the corner or still on its way — you’ll have the latest updates at your fingertips!

Filed Under: 2025-2026, Back to School News, Campus News, Featured News, Menchaca Early Childhood Center, Parent Resources, School Information, Transportation

🌟 Parenting Support + Incentives! 🌟

August 15, 2025 by melaniemorgan

We’re excited to announce that we’ll be hosting Triple P – Positive Parenting Program workshops right here at MECC!
 
📅 English Sessions: Tuesdays: August 19, 26, September 2
📅 Spanish Sessions: Wednesdays: August 20, 27, September 3
 
💡 Why join?
Learn practical tips to build strong, healthy relationships with your children and handle everyday parenting challenges with confidence.
 
🎁 Bonus: Receive a $10 H-E-B gift card for every session you attend!
 
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together as a family.

Filed Under: 2025-2026, Back to School News, Campus News, Cardinal Counseling, Community News/Events, Menchaca Early Childhood Center, Parent Resources, PBIS, School Information, Social-Emotional Learning

Kindergarten Teacher, Mrs. Guerra, is Recognized by iHeart Radio

August 10, 2025 by melaniemorgan

We are so proud of our very own kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Vanessa Guerra! Mrs. Guerra has proudly served the Southside community for over a decade, building strong and lasting relationships with families through her work as a passionate Dual Language Pre-K and Kindergarten teacher. Her commitment to nurturing young learners in both English and Spanish has made a lasting impact on countless students. As a dedicated campus leader, she also serves as the Grade-Level Team Lead and Bilingual Facilitator, supporting fellow educators and fostering a collaborative environment. Mrs. Guerra’s deep roots in the community and unwavering dedication to early childhood education continue to make her a cherished and respected educator in Southside.

Filed Under: 2025-2026, Campus News, Community News/Events, Featured News, Menchaca Early Childhood Center, School Information

2025 – 2026 PK & Kindergarten Parent Orientation

July 17, 2025 by melaniemorgan

Filed Under: 2025-2026, Back to School News, Back To School Updates, Campus News, Menchaca Early Childhood Center, Message from the Principal, Parent Resources, School Information

MECC’s Summer Hours

July 16, 2025 by melaniemorgan

Filed Under: 2025-2026, Back to School News, Back To School Updates, Campus News, Menchaca Early Childhood Center, School Information

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16180 U.S. Highway 281 South
San Antonio, TX 78221

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