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September 16, 2022
We have a new edition of Tides of Pride; our e-newsletter is distributed weekly to the East Central community. These are highlights and news for the week from our classrooms and campuses.
Have a group of students that did well at a competition? A teacher that went above and beyond? Awards won? Grants received? Any amazing statistics for the week? We want to hear about it! Submit your story for Tides of Pride. If you have any questions, please call (210) 634-6380 or email marcom@ecisd.net.
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KSAT had an extensive report about East Central ISD's bond proposal. Watch the video for more details.
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At the Board of Trustees meeting on September 15, 2022, the Board approved an update to the 2022-2023 school year calendar. Election Day (Tuesday, November 8th) replaces the Battle of Flowers as a holiday.
The decision was made due to voter turnout and increased concerns over student & staff safety. Three campuses will be Election Day sites: East Central High School, Harmony Elementary and Pecan Valley Elementary.
You can view the updated calendar at https://www.ecisd.net/Page/12219 |
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Grandparents joined their grandchildren for lunch during the Grandparents' Day celebration at Salado Elementary.
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Harmony Elementary librarian, Mrs. Havard, did a great job celebrating students' grandparents. The kids read and spent quality time with all who could attend. Seeing so many having fun reading books and spending quality time with their loved ones was an incredible sight! It was a library filled with love and laughter!
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Roger Lawson, Oak Crest Elementary teacher and Region 20 Elementary Teacher of the Year, was recognized at a San Antonio Missions baseball game! He really enjoyed the Granny Ballapeno that almost threw "the chancla" at him. Good thing he has quick reflexes!
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Students in Mrs. Longworth’s second-grade class at Tradition Elementary created shoebox floats to represent U.S. celebrations that show America’s love of freedom!
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Nathan M., Declan H., Liam D. and Xadkiel U. are on the same baseball team and in the same first-grade class at Oak Crest Elementary. They wore their team jerseys for "You Are Not Alone" day and got their teacher, Ms. Zamarron, a jersey because she comes out to games to support their team!
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Fourth-grade students at Salado Elementary - Leadership Academy created Texas maps after making playdough. The students shaped their playdough into the state of Texas and painted the four regions of Texas.
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Ms. Navarro keeps her students engaged in a science experiment at Oak Crest Elementary. 😊
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Sinclair Elementary students are serious about the Dewey Decimal System scavenger hunt in the Sinclair Library. The fastest student wins a book.
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Students from East Central High School's Vocational Program and their teachers, Ms. Sandra Macias and Ms. Dora Garcia, provide invaluable support to the Highland Forest Elementary Library. Thank you to all these outstanding students who help keep the library well organized and looking so inviting to all our students and staff!
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Mrs. Dylla's third-grade scientists at Sinclair Elementary showed off their knowledge of lab safety and states of matter in their edible science lab. They guessed correctly...we made BUTTER!
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Students from Mrs. Zamora's fourth-grade social studies class at Oak Crest Elementary recently interviewed Air Force veteran Jose "Alberto" Banks. The interview was part of a Texas Freedom Week assignment. Mr. Banks shared his reasons for serving in the military and some exciting stories. Mr. Banks is a member of the custodial team on campus.
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Science mixtures mean snacks for Miss Swanson’s fourth-graders at Highland Forest Elementary!
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Sinclair Elementary's PTA provided a scrumptious lunch for the staff. The staff greatly appreciated it!
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Miss Swanson's class at Highland Forest Elementary celebrates their successful behavior. Swanson’s Eagles 🦅 soar with the best.
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Tradition Elementary second-graders change the physical properties of matter by using sandpaper to sharpen a pencil.
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On September 8, Highland Forest Elementary hosted its Fall 2022 Open House. Mrs. Josie Martinez, the school library media specialist, received a generous donation of gently-used books from the Friends of McCreless Library. Over ten boxes of books were distributed at the Open House event. Mrs. Martinez serves on the San Antonio Public Library Board of Trustees as the District 3 representative.
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Guess who leads the announcements daily at Oak Crest Elementary? These fabulous student leaders do! Shout out to our “Future leaders of tomorrow! “
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On Tuesday, during social studies, students in Mrs. Briones’ Kindergarten class at Tradition Elementary identified the Texas Flag, recited the Pledge to the Texas Flag, and then painted their very own Texas Flag! 💙🤍❤️
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Adults and children celebrate International Dot Day to boost courage so that their creative potential is released. It is a great day to connect, collaborate and celebrate self-expression. At Sinclair Elementary, students listened to a story, The Dot, and then designed their own creative bookmarks.
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Mrs. Silva, Salado Elementary librarian, celebrated Dot Day with all the school's Pre-K students. She read aloud The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds, sang songs, and then created a Making Our Mark hat. International Dot Day is a day about celebrating connecting, collaborating, and creating. Way to go, Patriots!
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Oak Crest Elementary's Instructional Leadership team enjoys learning and growing together! Teamwork makes the dream work!
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Salado Elementary's Maria Bravo writes, "On September 11 was my big event to finally demonstrate what I have been learning at Image Dance Company & Academy. It was the first time ever to dance any kind of dance, but I was dancing Flamenco, embracing the culture and performing at Carver Community Culture Center. Not only was my family there to support me, but our principal, Mrs. Triana, and our school's academic facilitator, Mrs. Segura, surprised me with a beautiful bouquet of flowers. I am very honored to work in a school community that cares and is involved with our community and culture."
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Harmony Elementary's front office staff celebrates International Dot Day!
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Oak Crest Elementary's AVID Site committee collaborates on strategies to support our team and our lifelong learners.
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Mrs. Silva and Mrs. Hassan worked together to help Salado Elementary students make their mark in celebration of Dot Day!
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Fourth-grade students in Mr. Scaglione’s classroom at Oak Crest Elementary really enjoyed exploring mixtures during science class. Keep up the great work!
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The Salado Elementary Treble Makers started their choir season on a tuneful note!
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Sergio saw that the librarian at Sinclair Elementary had a Tarleton sign, so he donated a Tarleton Pennant to Sinclair Library. Thank you!
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Fourth-grade students in Ms. Velasquez's class at Salado Elementary could say hello to their newest classmate. Next, students are eager to vote on a name for their bearded dragon class pet.
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Mrs. Dotson's class at Sinclair Elementary studies heating and cooling in Science. Today, they predicted what would happen to skittles if you added hot water.
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Students in Mrs. Zamora's RLA/SS class at Oak Crest Elementary presented their Texas Region posters last week and early this week. They did a phenomenal job!
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Mrs. Dotson's class at Sinclair Elementary celebrated National Dot Day.
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Tradition Elementary fourth-grade students help take out recycling each week!
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Legacy Middle School safety monitor Mr. Tony G. sweeps up the halls. He's ways looking to help everyone he can every day!
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Mrs. Garza and Mrs. Nunnallee dress alike as they prepare to teach a sixth-grade social studies lesson on the economy at Legacy Middle School.
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Legacy Middle School students wrapped up the chemical changes unit with a Mento's geyser investigation.
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With great pride, the East Central High School Debate Team announces that Faith Neto, in her very FIRST debate tournament, absolutely decimated the competition at the extremely tough, hugely attended, and highly regarded La Vernia Bear Brawl Speech & Debate Tournament. Stinging her way through a field of 30 other competitors, Faith came to WIN, and WIN she did, taking first place in the Novice division of the Lincoln-Douglas Debate. Her entire squad was on hand to cheer her to victory in East Central's best tradition, and Coach Maggie Toney could not be more delighted with the fabulous start that EC Debate is off to in this new school year! Look for more exciting news from Faith and all the amazing debaters as they ramp up their efforts to make the debate world fear the arrival of the East Central Hornet Debate squad! Vini. Dixi. Vici.
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East Central High School's 18+ Vocational students are out at their job sites.
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East Central High School's FFA members work collaboratively, learning valuable leadership skills on campus and at the Alamo District Leadership Lab in Somerset High School. FFA is the world's largest youth organization, with more than 139,000 Texas members alone.
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East Central High School's Coach Conyers works with his Sports Medicine 1 students to ensure they are prepared to deliver effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
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Did you say interior design? East Central High School's future nurses are working hard to design safe patient rooms. This week, the CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) students learned about the elements required and needed to ensure safe patient spaces.
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East Central High School's boys and girls basketball programs partnered with the non-profit Feed My Starving Children on September 15 to fill food packets for children worldwide. The 60+ student-athletes, countless parents and community members were able to pack 327 boxes, which equates to 70,632 meals that feed193 kids for a year! Servant leadership was truly on display as our kids promoted that blessed people should bless people.
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The East Central Child Nutrition Department is always proud to serve our students fresh, nutritious and tasty options.
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Great things are happening at East Central's Bilingual Department with its collaboration with Region 20! There was a terrific turnout for the Adult ESL classes on September 12 and 13. The ESL students also have the opportunity to take GED classes in Spanish online and, at no cost, a five-day course to become certified as a paraprofessional and substitute teacher. Dr. Martinez also gave the class a quick training to the students on the District's Raptor drills for emergencies.
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There was a great turnout at Salado Elementary's Grandparents Day! The Child Nutrition Department reported many smiling faces as grandparents enjoyed a nutritious meal with their students.
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