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Cardinal Spotlight Week of July 17: Heritage Elementary School

July 25, 2020

Venessa is beginning her 11th year at Heritage and her 16th year at Southside. She serves as team lead for first grade and is also the lead for a campus committee. She is a strong advocate for her students and always does what is best for them. Her active involvement in campus initiatives is ongoing. She was part of the team of teachers that was awarded a grant from SAWS for our outdoor learning area. Venessa is a dynamic teacher and serves as a role model for her colleagues.

Ana Rosa is a sweet, kind, and caring student. She is always excited to learn and to work with her friends. With a helping hand, she is ready to support anyone in need and has a spirit that brings a smile to those around her. Ana Rosa will be a fifth grade student this coming school year.

Cardinal Spotlight Week of July 17: Pearce Elementary School

July 25, 2020

Pearce Behavior Unit Teacher, Desiree Foreman, has a challenging job she makes look easy! Her commitment and dedication to helping students grow – personally, academically, and behaviorally – shows in the daily lessons, activities, schedules, and progress tracking she does with them. She is a resource on campus and an expert for dealing with challenging behaviors while still building relationships with students. Thank you, Mrs. Foreman, for your excellent attendance, hard work, and willingness to go above and beyond. You are appreciated!

Fernando Villa is a great role model and leader at Pearce Elementary. He is kind, responsible, respectful, and always willing to help. He loves sports, learning, laughing, expressing his creativity, and now fishing with family. He enjoys socializing with friends, being a student helper, and attends campus Spirit Nights. He always follows the Cardinal Way and has a heart of gold. Thank you, Fernando, for being such a sweet and amazing young man. You rock!

Cardinal Spotlight Week of July 17: Losoya Middle School

July 25, 2020

Claudia Emeric is a compassionate and hardworking member of the Losoya family. She is a member of our PBIS committee, Student Council sponsor, and organized Losoya’s Leaders of the Month to include a teacher, student, and staff member. Her colleagues recognize her creativity and thoughtfulness and are appreciative of her eagerness to always go above and beyond. She is a great team member!

Ariana Castro is always respectful to peers and adults. She has a positive attitude every time you see her, turns in all of her work, loves to help the teacher, is kind to others, and is an awesome student to have in class. At home, she helps to care for her little siblings and is a great example to all who know her. She enjoys drawing and always has a smile. She is a 7^th grade student at Losoya Middle School.

Cardinal Spotlight Week of July 17: Matthey Middle School

July 25, 2020

Mark Fuller is the nurse at Matthey Middle School. Mr. Fuller always greets all staff members with a great smile and always leaves a great impression on all Matthey community members. He is always looking to provide words of encouragement and always volunteers for any assignment needed.

Isabella Martinez is a 6th grader at Matthey Middle School. She is an honor student and takes all Pre-Ap classes. Isabella is also a part of the Matthey Middle School dual language program and a member of our student council. She is a hard worker and is always willing to lend a helping hand. She comes from a long line of proud Southside Cardinals.

Cardinal Spotlight Week of July 17: Southside High School

July 25, 2020

Minnie Rodriguez operates the High School “Go Center”. Whether it’s working with FAFSA, recruiters, scholarships, administering TSI, or college recruiters, she is committed to our students and helping them to transition smoothly into college, a career, or a military branch. Her energy is contagious and helps ease anxiety students may feel about life after graduation. Thank you Ms. Rodriguez for your work with our Southside Cardinals.

Congratulations to Angel Barraza as Southside High School’s Cardinal Spotlight. Angel has taken advantage of the opportunity to earn credits toward graduation, Class of 2021. Shee has been working non stop on her summer school coursework and it’s paying off. Keep working hard to reach your goals.

July 23rd Graduation Canceled for the Class of 2020

July 21, 2020

(San Antonio, TX) – A letter was sent out to all graduating seniors on July 20th announcing that the postponed in-person June graduation for July 23rd was officially canceled. SHS administrators and SISD leadership were and continue to be in constant contact with health experts, city, and county leaders for direction. Considering the on-going spike in COVID 19 cases in San Antonio, it was under the advice of public health officials that the event should be canceled. The Public Health Directive was released last week imposing restrictions on all public and private schools. Please see the link below.

Principal Demetria Sance said this was a very difficult call, but the safety of the students and staff is always the highest priority, ” Although we were looking forward to celebrating your accomplishments with a traditional in-person ceremony, we are thankful to have had the opportunity to honor our class of 2020 with a virtual graduation and diploma curbside pick-up.”

The call was made just days before the scheduled graduation at the SHS stadium because district administrators were hopeful the situation with the coronavirus would improve. Unfortunately, the numbers are not encouraging and this district continues to advise all SISD community members to be careful, stay at home as much as possible, wear masks and follow all recommended guidelines to stop the spread of COVID- 19.

Click here for video tributes and to watch the 2020 Virtual Graduation.

Click here to read the letter sent out to Seniors.

Here is a link to the Public Health Directive