Effective Communication
Even older children are likely to mimic a parent's behavior, so talk to your child the way you want them to talk to others. Be positive, encouraging and supportive. Set a great example by following these guidelines:
-Be honest. If you do something wrong, say so , and do not forget to say you are sorry.
-Be clear and explain your reasoning.
-Be consistent. Set expectations and follow through every time.
-Be willing to model the way.
-Be a good listener. Give your child your full attention and expect the same from them. Make eye contact to show you care about what they say.
-Tell them you love them and are grateful for them and why. Ask them what they are grateful for.
-Share your thoughts and feelings regularly and ask your child to do the same.
-Show them you are interested! Find out what your child is interested in and ask questions.
-Keep the conversation going! Ask open-ended questions and follow your child's lead rather than directing the conversation.
-Play as a family! Family fun helps build trust.
Adapted from Texas Families Growing Together and endorsed by the Texas Pediatric Society and the Texas Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics
Bullying and Building Resiliency in Children
The first line of defense against bullying is to build activities and discussion into our daily family life. We will share ways to create awareness and enhance resiliency in our children. Come and learn more about what we can do as parents to promote the social skills, values, and behaviors that "bully proof" our children. We will discuss specific tools and strategies for navigating this issue both at school and online. Partnership with The Parent to Parent Program.
Date: Thursday, Oct. 10
Time: 12:00pm-1:30pm
Location: East Terrell Hills Elementary
4415 Bloomdale 78218
For more information, call Gaby Mendoza at (210)407-2835 or email amendo2@neisd.net.
Windcrest Parent Café
Windcrest Elementary has partnered up with Methodist Children's Home (MCH) Family Outreach to offer Parent Café for all parents, grandparents, and community members. Join us as we provide a safe and nurturing environment for participants to have an intimate, peer to peer conversation about their families and communities to find ways in which to strengthen them. Be Strong Families believes that the most effective way to do this is from the inside-out by using the 5 research-based Protective Factors. The Parent Café is for families with children under the age of 6 years old.
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 2
Time: 11am-1:30pm
Location: Windcrest Elementary School
465 Faircrest 78239
For more information, call Melissa Aleman at (210)407-9631 or email mgutie34@neisd.net.
Austism Information Session
Did you know that in the USA, 1 in 59 school-age children has ASD? Join us as Any Baby Can shares with us what Autism look like, what can we expect if our child is Autistic, what are the best methods to discipline or teach our Autistic child, and the resources that are available to help in raising our Autistic children.
Please RSVP to ensure adequate personnel is available for childcare and snacks. Take a picture of the "scan me" picture above to go to the online registration form.
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 8
Time: 5:45pm-7:15pm
Location: Wetmore Elementary School
3250 Thousand Oaks 78247
For more information, call Diana Arizpe at (210)407-8823 or email darizp@neisd.net.
NEISD Magnet Night
North East ISD proudly provides the community with a wide variety of choices in public education, especially through its magnet schools and programs. These offer a variety of teaching approaches that help customize a student's educational program. Come meet the students, teachers, and leaders of each of these specialized schools and programs.
Date: Thursday, Oct. 10
OR
Wednesday, Nov. 13
Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Location: Blossom Athletic Center
12002 Jones Maltsberger 78216
For more information, call Missy Hemphill at (210)407-0294 or email mhemph1@neisd.net
Let's Talk About Drugs: Raising Awareness. Saving Lives
Parents, grandparents, and community members are invited to learn the current drug trends used among our teens in the San Antonio area. Participants will learn what signs to look for and are encouraged to bring their adolescent children to attend and learn the risks of the usage of drugs and alcohol. Presented by the San Antonio Police Department Drug Task Force.
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 29
Time: 6pm-7pm
Location: Jackson Middle School
4538 Vance Jackson 78230
For more information, call Zelvia Rodriguez at (210)356-4437 or email zrodri@neisd.net.
Leader in Me Parent Sessions
Learn great information on how Dellview Elementary has become a Leader in Me school and how teachers are incorporating the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People in our daily curriculum. Participants will learn strategies on how to implement The & Habits of Highly Effective People at home through take-home activities.
Dates: Thursdays, Oct. 3, 17, 31
Time: 9am-11:30am
Location: Dellview Elementary School
7235 Dewhurst Road 78213
For more information, call Mayra Martinez at (210)407-2622 or email mmarti140@neisd.net.
NEISD Career & Technical Education Center Programs
Have you heard of NEISD’s Career and Technical Education Center (CTEC)? Did you know that your child could earn a certificate in a vocation? Senior Director Ben Peterson will share more information about each of the pathways NEISD has to offer such as Medical Professions Academy, Construction Technology Academy, and Transportation Technology Academy. Information will also be shared on deadlines to apply for each program.
Date: Friday, Oct. 4
Time: 9am-10am
Location: Vineyard Ranch Elementary School
16818 Huebner Road 78258
For more information, call Victoria Lane at (210)356-7202 or email vlane@neisd.net
Raising Highly Capable Kids Classes
Join us as we explore the 40 developmental assets developed by the Search Institute. Search Institute has identified 40 developmental assets as building blocks of healthy development that help young people grow up healthy, caring, and responsible. Participants will learn how to incorporate these assets in to their daily lives to promote happy kids!
Dates: Tuesdays, Oct. 1,8,15,23,29
Time: 8:30am-10am
Location: Camelot Elementary School
5311 Merlin Drive 78218
For more information, call Laura Salas at (210)407-1435 or email lsalas3@neisd.net.
OR
Dates: Thuradays, Oct. 3,10,17,24,31
Time: 8am-9am
Location: Northern Hills Elementary School
13901 Higgins Road 78217
For more information, call Kelly Romero at (210)407-5207 or email kromer1@neisd.net.
Getting to know Family Access
Parents, let's get familiar with our student's portal system SKYWARD-Family Access. Within this system, you are able to see daily grades, attendance, state test scores, and so much more! These sessions will assist you in navigating the program and utilizing it to help monitor your student's academic growth.
Find the location nearest to you:
-Clear Spring Elementary
Oct. 4
Contact rgutie5@neisd.net for more information.
-East Terrell Hills Elementary
Oct. 1
Contact amendo2@neisd.net for more information.
-Eisenhower Middle
Oct. 1
Contact rhicks1@neisd.net for more information.
-Northern Hills Elementary
Oct. 4 or 7
Contact kromer1@neisd.net for more information.
-Pre K Academy at West Avenue
Oct. 1
Contact atrejo@neisd.net for more information.
-Ridgeview Elementary
Oct. 15
Contact cford3@neisd.net for more information.
Do you know where your kids are?
If you or your family are iPhone users, you have a built-in app called “Find My” (“Find My Friends” app if iOS 12 or older) to help you locate one another. However, what if you don’t have an iPhone OR some of your family members have Android devices? Here are a couple of options if you have an Android phone OR iPhone to help keep up with your family:
Google Maps: Yes, this app which may already be on your phone, has a location sharing feature!
Life360: free features include the ability to set and receive location alerts when family or friends arrive or leave a location, as well as chat within the app. Parents may be interested in additional paid features.
Your cell phone carrier may have some services that they offer:
For more information on location sharing apps to help keep connected with your family, check out this resource.
High School Equivalency (HSE) classes
Interested in earning your High School Equivalency (HSE) aka GED? Earning your HSE is what you need to get into college and/or get a better-paying job. Find the campuses nearest you:
-Montgomery Elementary
Tues./Thurs. (English only)
Contact gzavala@neisd.net for more information.
-Vineyard Ranch Elementary
Tues./Thurs. (Spanish only)
Contact vlane@neisd.net for more information.
-Walzem Elementary
Mon./Wed. (Spanish only)
Contact ayrueg@neisd.net for more information.
-Larkspur Elementary
Mon./Wed. (Spanish only)
Contact adelat@neisd.net for more information.
-Nimitiz Middle
Tues./Thurs. (Spanish only)
Contact sferna3@neisd.net for more information.
-Regency Place
Mon./Wed. (Spanish only)
Contact abarre14@neisd.net for more information.
For more information, visit us at NEISD Adult Education.
Helping Children Build Social Relationships
Social skills are imperative to every relationship from childhood to adulthood. Join us at this first of five trainings focused on social skill building. This session will focus on identifying and addressing the needs of our children.
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 29
Time: 9am-11:30am
Location: Clear Spring Elementary
4311 Clear Spring 78217
For more information, call Roxana Garcia at (210)407-2034 or email rgutie5@neisd.net.
Adult English as a Second Language (ESL) classes
ESL classes are designed to help eligible individuals who are English language learners achieve competence in reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension of the English language". Find the location nearest you to join our Adult ESL classes!
-Las Lomas Elementary
Mon./Wed.
Contact ralvar3@neisd.netfor more information.
-Stone Oak/Canyon Ridge Elementary
Tues./Thurs.
Contact jvelas2@neisd.netfor more information.
-Eisenhower Middle
Mon./Wed.
Contact rhicks1@neisd.net for more information.
-Windcrest Elementary
Tues./Thurs.
Contact mgutie34@neisd.net for more information.
-Serna Elementary
Mon./Wed.
Contact lfaria1@neisd.net for more information.
-Olmos Elementary
Mon./Wed.
Contact lespar3@neisd.net for more information.
-Roan Forest Elementary
Tues./Thurs.
Contact rgarza8@neisd.net for more information.
For more information, visit us at ESL Classes.
Meet our Family Specialist at Ed White Middle School
Meet Lenny Leos, he is the Family Specialist at Ed White Middle School. Lenny was born and raised in New Braunfels, Texas. He is a graduate of Our Lady of the Lake University with a Major in History and Sociology. He is also a graduate of Concordia University with a Master’s in Education Administration. He has been part of the North East ISD family for 11 years. Prior to becoming a Family Specialist, he was a Probation Officer in Bastrop, Texas as well as a Reconnecting Youth teacher for 9 years at New Braunfels High School. Lenny loves being in his position and states that helping students and families tear down any barriers towards academic success makes his job that much more rewarding. He loves being able to provide assistance to his students, families and community. Lenny loves his Ed White community and feels as if they are family. As a Family Specialist, Lenny offers a variety of courses, presentations and learning opportunities through the Family Engagement Leadership Academy.
Lenny has been happily married for seventeen years to his middle school sweetheart. They have two beautiful children, Gavyn and Sophia as well as a rescue dog, Nacho. Thank you Mr. Leos for your hard work and dedication to our students and their families.
NEISD Family Engagement Program
Email: adomin3@neisd.net
Website: www.neisd.net/familyengagement
Location: 8961 Tesoro Drive, San Antonio, TX, United States
Phone: (210)407-0118
Twitter: @NEISDfam