Ever wonder why San Antonio has "Fiesta"?
Whether you have lived in San Antonio your entire life or are new to the Alamo City, it is great to learn the history behind "Fiesta". Fiesta San Antonio started in 1891 as a one-parade event as a way to honor the memory of the heroes of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto. It has evolved into one of this nation’s premier festivals with an economic impact of more than $340 million for the Alamo City. Fiesta is the Party With a Purpose and the funds raised by official Fiesta events provide services to San Antonio citizens throughout the year. That commemoration still takes place, but for more than a century, Fiesta has grown into a celebration of San Antonio’s rich and diverse cultures. For more information go to https://www.fiesta-sa.org/about-fiesta-san-antonio/ . This is a great conversation starter at your next family dinner.
"Building a Scholarship Kit: Tools you can use"
Join us as UTSA's Institute for P-20 Initiatives share their expertise on how families can aid their students with building the skills to acquire scholarships for higher education. We will navigate effective ways to get free money for college in a competitive world.
Date: Friday, April 6
Time: 9am-11:30am
Location: NEISD Ferrari Center (107 W. Rampart Dr.)
Presented by: Belinda Saldana Harmon, Director of Community Outreach
Offered in English (Spanish translator available)
Spaces are Limited: RSVP at https://goo.gl/forms/rqJKRkTIlXwDFxDp2
Family Empowerment Program
As parents, the question, "Why do they do that?" has passed through our minds time and time again. From the terrible twos to the turbulent teens, parents are often faced with behavioral issues that make us question our parenting skills and sometimes our sanity. Join us for a parenting workshop series based on the Nurturing Parenting Program. This evidence-based model teaches behavioral management tips, creates more confident family leaders and helps caregivers recognize the power they possess in their own family's development. Free light dinner and childcare available.
Dates: Mondays, April 16, 23, 30; May 7,14, 21
Time: 6pm-8pm
Location: Montgomery Elementary
7047 Montgomery Drive
Limited to 15 participants: RSVP at 210-407-5034 or email Dr. Zavala at gzaval@neisd.net
Child Abuse Warning Signs
Ever wonder why you see decorated cardboard cut outs in the image of children in your community during the month of April? April is child abuse awareness month and ChildSafe© has their annual Cardboard Kid campaign. Learn about the warning signs, San Antonio statistics, reporting, and keeping children safe. Make and decorate a cardboard kid to show awareness on child abuse.
Spaces are limited. Please RSVP by Monday, April 9th.
Date: Thursday, April 12
Time: 8:45am-11am
Location: Garner Middle School
4302 Harry Wurzbach
Spaces are Limited: RSVP at 210-356-3848 or email Ms. Diaz at mdiaz8@neisd.net
Ready. Set. Don't Stand by, Stand Up
Parents and students are the most effective tools in bullying prevention. Learn strategies for helping your students to properly identify bullying activity, and empower them to STAND UP and help create a culture of kindness and respect in their school.
*learn about the nature and prevalence of bullying
*address bullying using strategies for parents, students, and school staff
*become aware of the laws
Date: Wednesday, April 18
Time: 11am-12pm
Location: Ridgeview Elementary, 8223 N. McCullough 78216
For more information, contact Ms. Ford @ 210-407-6626 or cford3@neisd.net
CPR Training (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
Join us to learn the basic CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) skills to save a life. This workshop is free of charge thanks to Harper's Embrace. Participants will work on actual adult and child mannequins but this is not a certification class. (www.harpersembrace.org/cpr_training)
Date: Wednesday, April 25
Time: 9:00am-11:30am
Location: Regency Place Elementary
2635 MacArthur View
Free of charge (no certification provided)
Spaces are Limited: RSVP at 210-407-6429 or email Ms. Barrera at abarre14@neisd.net
"Online & Library Resouces to continue Summer Learning"
Learn about various online and library resources to keep learning fun during the summer months.
Date: Friday, May 4
Time: 9am-11am
Location: NEISD Ferrari Center (107 W. Rampart Dr.)
Presented by: Wendy Howk, NEISD Library Instruction Coordinator
Offered in English (Spanish translator available)
Spaces are Limited: RSVP at https://goo.gl/forms/tbfDzFPYHBmGfydS2
Summer Learning Activities
Fun and creative activities to implement at home during the summer break.
Date: Friday, May 11
Time: 9am-11am
Location: NEISD Ferrari Center (107 W. Rampart Dr.)
Presented by: Kimberly Baumgardner, Educational Specialist Program Manager for ESC, Region 20
Spaces are Limited: By appointment only: RSVP at https://goo.gl/forms/yK9rMXTA39TBC8Cn1
Creative Writing with Gemini Ink
Montgomery Elementary is excited to bring back the series of creative writing workshops for YOU, conducted by Gemini Ink, a non-profit organization. The Writers in Communities (WIC) program sends published, professional writers into schools, institutions, and other community settings to work alongside students of all ages and abilities. While in residence, the writers and their students create dynamic creative writing projects that challenge, celebrate, inspire and enlighten. Their innovative programs have been recognized by The New York Times and San Antonio Express-News, among others.
The workshops will be conducted by Carlos Ponce Melendez, a bilingual fiction writer and poet.
Dates: Mondays, April 16, 23, 30
Time: 9:00am to 12:00pm
Location: Montgomery Elementary
7047 Montgomery Dr.
Only 15 seats available: RSVP with Dr. Zavala at 210-407-5034 or gzaval@neisd.net
"It's Time to Make Some Rules" workshop
Join us as we discuss why rules in your family are important. Rules allow family members to trust each other and to know what is expected. When a child has a clear understanding of what is expected, he feels more in control and independent.
Date: Monday, April 16
Time: 1pm-2pm
Location: Walzem Elementary
4618 Walzem Road
Spaces are Limited: RSVP with Ms. Yruegas at 210-407-8400 or ayrueg@neisd.net
Training for Parents of Special Needs Children
Do you want to learn how to change your child's behavior? What triggers them? Join us as we all learn new ways to help our children. You will learn how to apply the principles of behavior and what strategies to use with your child at home.
Presented by Stacey Sebesta, Special Ed. Itinerant Transitional Teacher and Jennifer Heritch, Special Education Coordinator.
Date: Monday, April 23
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: Oak Grove Elementary
3250 Nacogdoches Road
Spaces are Limited: RSVP with Ms. Lacey at 210-407-5632 or mlacey@neisd.net
Birds of a Feather, Friends Forever
Do you ever have your children bicker with one another? Sibling Rivalry is a normal family behavior. Join us to explore ways parents can ease through this transition and build their children to foster a "friends forever" attitude with their siblings. Participants will better understand conflict as a natural part of being human, identify the process of conflict and negotiation, develop skills for successful conflict resolution, and much more.
Two Dates to Choose from:
Date: Tuesday, April 3
Time: 1pm-2:30pm
OR
Date: Wednesday, April 18
Time: 8am-9:30am
Location: Clear Spring Elementary
4311 Clear Spring
Spaces are Limited: RSVP with Ms. Garcia at 210-407-2034 or rgutie5@neisd.net
Play and Learn
KLRN has partnered up with NEISD Early Childhood to offer Play and Learn with your child. Join us to meet new families, learn new and fun activities, and receive a new book each week. KLRN's Play and Learn is a program for children birth to age 5, their parents and caregivers. This program is offered for children who are cared for in homes by informal caregivers or their parents.
Dates: Thursdays, April 19-June 21
Time: 9:30am-12pm
Location: Wetmore Elementary
3250 Thousand Oaks
Spaces are Limited: RSVP with Leyla at 210-208-8429
Education Service Center, Region 20 Parenting Workshops
The Education Service Center, Region 20 Family Engagement Program offers weekly parent trainings on a variety of topics. Go to https://www.esc20.net/page/sup_fe.Home
to view and register for the upcoming classes.
For more information contact:
Kimberly Baumgardner, M.Ed.
Educational Specialist Manager, Family Engagement
(210) 370-5431
Guiding Our Kids Through Conflict
Join us in learning how to teach our children to deal with and resolve conflict in a positive way.
Date: Wednesday, April 4
Time: 12pm-1pm
Location: East Terrell Hills Elementary
4415 Bloomdale
Spaces are Limited: RSVP with Ms. Mendoza at 210-407-2835 or amendo2@neisd.net
Book Study: The Energy Bus by Jon Gordon
Join us to learn easy ways to get on "The Energy Bus" and live with positivity! Jon Gordon explains easy to understand and implement methods of making our lives more positive so we can teach our children to do the same.
Dates: Mondays, April 9, 16, 23, 30
Time: 11am-12:30pm
Location: Stahl Elementary
5222 Stahl Road
Spaces are Limited: RSVP with Ms. Martinez at 210-407-7446 or lcirlo1@neisd.net
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