Winter Celebrations Around the World
Doesn't it feel like our world has gotten smaller? Connecting with other continents is so easy thanks to the World Wide Web and various other technologies. This is a great time to research and discuss with your children, of all ages, the various winter celebrations that happen around our world. Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, Christmas, Kwanzaa, American New Year's Day, Three Kings Day, and Chinese New Year are some of the popular winter celebrations. Go to National Geographic Kids for more ideas, games, and fun family activities.
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Save the Date: 17th Annual Family Engagement Training
Invest in yourself, your kids and your family on Feb.8, 2019!
All NEISD parents, grandparents, and community members are invited to join us for this day of training from professionals and specialists from all around the community. Our keynote speaker is Cavalyn Day – an author, family coach, and inspiration on how to manage our busy and hectic lives! Additional breakout sessions include Mindfulness Practices, Healthy Snacking for Families, Internet Safety, Utilizing SeeSaw and Google Classroom, Dollar Store Math and much more. Join us for one session or all! Schedule is flexible.
Date: Friday, February 8, 2019
Time: 9am-2:15pm
Location: NEISD Community Learning Center
8750 Tesoro 78217
Lunch, limited childcare and bus transportation are available. Online registration opens on January 8, 2019.
Rights of Parents of Children with Disabilities
This training will build a common understanding of the rights inclusive of parent access to student education records, to participate in group and meetings where decisions are made about their child's education and much more. Select one of the three campuses and email to reserve your seat.
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 4
Time: 9am-11am
Various Locations:
*Roan Forest ES
Rosana Garza @ rcampo@neisd.net
*Garner MS
Monica Encina @ mencin@neisd.net
*Roosevelt HS
Francisco Martinez @ fmarti2@neisd.net
Parent Book Study: "Easy to Love, Difficult to Discipline"
Dates: Fridays, Dec. 7, 14, 21
Time: 1pm-3pm
Location: Regency Place ES
2635 MacArthur View 78217
For more information, call Analisa Barrera at (210)407-6429 or email abarre14@neisd.net
Lunch and Learn: Early Literacy Skills
Join us for a free lunch and take back with you some new strategies on how to help your child begin to develop reading and listening skills. Pre K teachers will share helpful tools and techniques that are available for parents, free of charge, within the NEISD Library Resources and much more.
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 11
Time: 10:45am-11:45am
Location: Ridgeview ES
8223 N. McCullough 78216
For more information, call Cindy Ford at (210)407-6626 or email cford3@neisd.net
Tricks and Tips to Help Navigate through the Holiday Festivities
Learn easy ways to stick to healthy goals during the holiday season by making healthier food choices while still enjoying the traditional foods. Creative tips on how to add in physical activities the entire family will enjoy will also be shared.
Date: Wednesday, Dec 12
Time: 6pm-7pm
Location: NEISD Community Learning Center (CLC)
8750 Tesoro 78217
Limited seats are available, register online at https://goo.gl/forms/YylluKLkBuNIFYCR2. For additional information, email Araceli Dominguez at adomin3@neisd.net
Child Safe - Out and About Safety
Our children face many unseen dangers in our world today. This workshop can help give parents, grandparents, and guardians general tips on how to keep safe in any setting. Facilitators will discuss the importance of communicating within the family including "what's the password", practicing "what if" situations and much more.
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 4
Time: 8:30am-10:30am
Location: Canyon RIdge ES
20522 Stone Oak Pkwy 78258
OR
Date: Thursday, Dec. 13
Time: 9am-11am
Location: Stone Oak ES
21045 Crescent Oak 78258
For more information, call Veronica Villegas at (210)407-7849 or email vville@neisd.net
Teen Human Trafficking
Ransomed Life believes in the importance of sex trafficking awareness. The key is to realize the dangers and realities of sex trafficking. This session will help participants to learn about the tricks and lures of traffickers.
Date: Friday, Dec. 14
Time: 9am-11am
Location: NEISD Ferrari Center
107 W. Rampart 78216
For more information, call Melissa Cerda at (210)356-7456 or email mcasti8@neisd.net. Register online at https://goo.gl/forms/KnsucuKwcUe5zEDp2
Conversational Spanish Classes
Dates: Mondays, December 3, 10, 17
Time: 10:30am-11:30am
Location: Eisenhower MS
8231 Blanco Road 78216
For more information, call Rachel Hicks at (210)356-3579 or email rhicks1@neisd.net
Family Specialist Spotlight
Ruby Lopez Morris joined NEISD in 2002, as a Dual Language Teacher at Colonial Hills. She had great rapport with her students and was a natural at engaging the parents of her students. Administration urged her to consider the Family Specialist position in 2008 and although she was hesitant to leave her position as a teacher, she now believes it was the best decision she ever made. Wood Middle School has been her home for the past 10 years. Her hope is that all parents and guardians feel empowered, not only in their journey to raise great children but also in their personal journey to better themselves and be involved in their community. She has worked hard in ensuring that her families have the tools and connections to resources. Ruby was born and raised in Midland, Texas and moved to San Antonio in 2002. She received her Master of Arts in Bicultural-Bilingual Studies from UTSA. Her professional growth is to understand children: factors that affect their learning, their behavior and their well-being. It is something she is passionate about and hopes to bring much needed awareness. Ruby's daughter graduated this past May from UTSA. They both enjoy trying out new restaurants, the theatre and spending time with their pets. The Wood Middle School families and community are fortunate to have Ms. Morris!
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