The Edgewood. Historian

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1 The Edgewood Historian Edgewood ISD provides a solid foundation with a World-Class Education. VOL. X NO. 1 EDGEWOOD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FALL 2013 New school year brings great expectations Edgewood ISD students returned to class on Monday, August 26, 2013, while teachers and school staff returned on Monday, August 19, 2013 to an energizing convocation. Fifteen hundred staff were in attendance at the Edgewood Academy Theatre. The annual Convocation held for teachers and staff was held on their first day back. Staff celebrated this year s theme: A World-Class Education! The schools were prepared for this year s annual spirit contest. Each campus was given time to prepare a skit to promote Homecoming for a Mega-Star Winston Elementary was buzzing with media personnel from all over the world on Friday, August 30, A warm reception and a special homecoming was held for worldrenowned singer/ Welcome Home! songwriter Gloria Estefan. Estefan was visiting the campus the new school year. This year s winner was Loma Park Elementary. The school received the district spirit award trophy to be posted at the for the school s front office for the school school year. Ten campuses returned to meet new campus principals. Lilly Benavides will oversee the Stafford Head Start Program. Loma Park Elementary takes the Spirit Award at this year s convocation. Benavides is a graduate of Edgewood HS. excited about coming to Edgewood. Georgia Walter Price Allen was appointed Neuman is the new principal at Franklin D. principal at Lyndon B. Johnson ES. Allen has Roosevelt ES. Neuman has 17 years in 17 years in education. He has served as an education and nine were in administration. elementary teacher, an assistant principal and Nicole Cannon is the newly appointed principal at various school districts. Allen is (Continued on page 3) Edgewood of San Antonio 5358 West Commerce Street San Antonio, Texas * * * * * * * * ECRWSS POSTAL CUSTOMER (continued on page 6) Visit the Edgewood ISD website: U.S. POSTAGE PAID NON-PROFIT ORG. SAN ANTONIO, TX PERMIT NO. 715

2 Page 2/Fall 2013 Message from the superintendent Greetings, Edgewood ISD community! SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES Welcome to the school year. We are excited and energized about the new school year, which began August 26. Opening a new school year enforces my belief that we have wonderful opportunities to make a difference in the lives of our students. Special thanks goes to our employees who worked diligently to complete preparations and summer cleaning for the start of school. Because of these extra efforts, we were ready for the first day of class. We are focused on providing the highest level of learning for every Dr. José A. Cervantes Superintendent student, in every classroom, at every school. From the Board room to the classroom, our mission is to provide a solid foundation with a World-Class Education. We stand at the start of a new school year, a fresh beginning filled with potential and promise. Edgewood ISD is beginning the school year with among the highest starting teacher salaries in Bexar County. We appreciate the Board of Trustees approving the District Administration s recommended pay scale for With the Board s approval of the new pay scale, we are determined to recruit and retain the most qualified staff to serve our students and community. In all of my years as an educator, this school year was one of the best starts ever. I give credit to the employees who work behind the scenes and throughout the year to make certain everything was in place for the first day of school. The first week of school was exciting. World-renowned singer Gloria Estefan and her family visited Winston ES. Ms. Estefan was in San Antonio for a concert. Ms. Estefan attended Winston in 1st grade and established a lifelong relationship with her teacher, Dorothy Collins. The love and admiration between Ms. Estefan and Ms. Collins was obvious. As we go about our days working with students and colleagues, our teachers and staff can be positive role models - believing, encouraging, challenging, correcting - and being true leaders. The Memorial HS community was ecstatic when the Minutemen varsity football team won its first football game in a couple of years. The team, under the leadership of Head Coach Alex Guerra, has worked extremely hard, focused on strength and conditioning, and earned this victory. I see great things for Edgewood ISD in We have made many improvements on facilities, including parking lot improvements at Gardendale, LBJ and Winston elementary schools; new buses and police vehicles; Food Service freezer truck; Cosmetology and Auto Tech facility improvements; renovations at the baseball and softball fields; Emma Frey renovations; and Mata Stadium drainage and track resurfacing. We are lined up for a bigger and better school year! Thank you. Respectfully, Dr. Jose A. Cervantes Superintendent The Edgewood ISD School Board of Trustees meets once a month on the third Tuesday of the month. The school board meets in regular session then proceeds to closed session (if needed). This year the school board will meet at Guerra Development Center on 1930 Herbert Lane. The meetings are open to the public. Pictured top left to right: John Morales, trustee; Joseph M. Guerra, president; Dr. Jose A. Cervantes, superintendent; and Johnny Perez, vice president. Seated, left to right: Mary Lou Mendoza, trustee; Sonia Elizondo, trustee; Tina Morales, secretary; and Velma Peña, trustee. For more information about the school board of trustees, contact Virginia Treviño, school board secretary, at Budget and Tax Rate approved Trustees approved the District budget and accepted the certified appraisal roll for tax year 2013, thereby approving the tax rate. The Board approved a budget of $110,319,345. The new budget is 2 percent higher than the previous budget, but part of the increase was the across the-board salary raises. The budget objects of Contracted Services, Supplies, and Capital Projects declined in the new budget compared with the previous budget. The tax rate is slightly lower than last year s. The new tax rate is $ , compared with the previous tax rate of $ A lower tax rate was possible due in part to increased property values on the tax rolls, said Eddie Ramirez, Chief Finance and Operations Officer. Edgewood ISD also refinanced its debt service at a lower payment. Acting in response to a Texas district court decision that declared the state s education finance system unconstitutional, the Texas Legislature returned nearly $4 billion to Texas schools. Edgewood ISD s restored state funding was approximately $3.5 million. The Board also approved the final amended budget for The final amended budget was $107,696,811. The budget included several capital improvement projects - parking lot improvements at Gardendale, LBJ and Winston elementary schools; new buses and police vehicles; Food Service freezer truck; Cosmetology and Auto Tech facility improvements; renovations at the baseball and softball fields; Emma Frey renovations; Mata Stadium drainage and track resurfacing.

3 Fall 2013/Page 3 Principals and New Administrators of Edgewood ISD Sylvia Morales Site Mgr. - Burleson Cntr. Sandra Cantu Site Mgr. - Cardenas Cntr. Lilly Benavides Site Mgr. - Stafford Cntr. Graciela Martinez Principal, Cisneros ES Tina Garcia Principal, Gardendale ES Milsimer Perez Principal, Gonzalez ES Walter Price Allen Johnson ES Pamela Castillo Principal, Las Palmas ES Gloria Martinez Principal, Loma Park ES Cynthia Pena Principal, Perales ES Georgia Neuman Principal, Roosevelt ES Eliseo Rodriguez Principal, Stafford ES Genevieve A. Guerra Principal, Winston ES Emilia Lira Principal, Alternative Cntr. Mary Inco Principal, Brentwood MS Pamela Reece Principal, Garcia MS Nicole Cannon Principal, Wrenn MS Reynaldo Juarez Dir., Edgewood Academy Dalila Garcia Principal, Kennedy HS Michael Rodriguez Principal, Memorial HS Dr. Rose Narvaez T-STEM Director Sheila Ballagh Director, Head Start Prgm. Melisa Bombella Parent Engagement Coordinator (Continued from page 1) principal at E. T. Wrenn MS. Cannon has 22 years in education. Dalila Garcia is the new principal at John F. Kennedy HS. She has been an educator for 14 years. Mary Inco, former principal at LB Johnson ES, is the new principal at Brentwood Middle School. Inco has been a principal in Edgewood ISD for five years and has been in education for 24 years in various capacities. Pamela Reece, former principal at Roosevelt ES, is the new principal at Gus Garcia MS. Reece has been in education for 26 years. Michael Rodriguez, previously served as principal at Elizabeth T. Wrenn MS, will be the new principal at Memorial HS. Rodriguez has been a principal for 16 years. He has served in Edgewood schools in various capacities as well as principal at LB Johnson ES. Dr. Rose Narvaez is the new T-STEM program director. She is not new to Edgewood ISD. Narvaez has served as a a secondary science teacher at Kennedy High School, distict science specialist and has been in Edgewood for 34 years. Sheila Ballagh has served as a teacher and principal in Edgewood schools. She most recently served as Stafford Head Start Program administrator. She will assume the role of Director, Head Start Programs for the three schools in Edgewood. Parent Engagement Coordinator, Melissa Bombella, has been in the district 21 years. She worked as reading lab assistant, counseling department assistant and most recently served as the parent educator at Memorial HS. Bombella is a 1981 graduate of Memorial HS.

4 Page 4/Fall 2013 School News... No Change in Breakfast/ Lunch price for staff/visitors All Edgewood ISD students eat breakfast and lunch for free under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs for the school year. However, staff and visitors will see an increase in the breakfast and lunch price in the new year. The new price Federal Lunch Program for breakfast has increased to $1.95 from $1.50 last year and lunch increased to $3.15 from $2.75. These food prices will apply at all campuses for staff and visitors. The Edgewood ISD announced an amendment to the policy for serving meals for students served under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs for the school year, which would allow for all students at all campuses to be served meals at no charge. For additional information please contact: Edgewood ISD, Attention: Janice Phelps, Child Nutrition Director, 131 Guthrie San Antonio, TX 78237, , In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C or call (800) OR (202) (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. After-School Program for elementaries Trustees approved an agreement renewal with Greater San Antonio After-School All-Stars to provide an after-school program at nine elementary campuses. The after-school program is available to students attending Cisneros, Gonzalez, Las Palmas, Johnson, Loma Park, Perales, Roosevelt, Stafford, and Winston. The program will provide enrichment, recreational and educational opportunities, homework and tutorial assistance, and a safe place for students to socialize and interact. Have a great school year! SCHOOL BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE* Regular Board Meetings are held on Tuesday beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Guerra Facility, 1930 Herbert Lane (unless otherwise noted). DATE OF MEETING Guerra Facility Herbert Lane September 17, 2013 October 15, 2013 November 19, 2013 December ****** NO REGULAR BOARD MEETING ***** Edgewood Academy Recital Hall S.W. 34th Street January 21, 2014 Guerra Facility Herbert Lane February 18, 2014 March 25, 2014 April 15, 2014 May 20, 2014 June 17, 2014 July 22, 2014 *This schedule is subject to change. Board Approved: July 15, 2013 EDGEWOOD ISD CAMPUS LISTING Phone # Campus Address Zip Administrator HEADSTART PROGRAM Burleson Head Start 4415 Monterrey Sylvia Morales Cardenas/Head Start 3300 Ruiz Sandra Cantu Stafford Head Start 611 S. W. 36th St Lily Benavides ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Roy Cisneros ES 3011 Ruiz Graciela Martinez Gardendale ES 1731 Dahlgreen Tina Garcia H. B. Gonzalez ES 2803 Castroville Milsimer Perez Las Palmas ES 115 Las Palmas Pamela Castillo L. B. Johnson ES 6515 W. Commerce Walter Allen Loma Park ES 400 Aurora Drive Gloria Martinez Perales ES 1507 Ceralvo Cynthia Pena Roosevelt ES 3823 Fortuna Georgia Neuman Stafford ES 415 S. W. 36th St Eliseo Rodriguez Winston ES 2500 S. Gen. McMullen Genevieve Guerra MIDDLE SCHOOLS Alternative Center 607 S. W. 34th St Emilia Lira Brentwood MS 1626 W. Thompson Mary Inco Gus Garcia MS 3306 Ruiz Pamela Reece E. T. Wrenn MS 627 S. Acme Road Nicole Cannon HIGH SCHOOLS Edgewood Academy 607 S. W. 34th Reynaldo Juarez J. F. Kennedy HS 1922 S. Gen. McMullen Dalila Garcia Memorial HS 1227 Memorial Dr Michael Rodriguez Toltech Academy 1918 N. W. 34th St Dr. Rose Narvaez

5 Fall 2013/Page 5 Sign Up for SAT/ACT Test Today! SAT/ACT Testing Dates and Deadlines Loma Park students pack their school supplies into new backpacks. School board approves school supplies and backpacks for students for Students at Loma Park Elementary School in the Edgewood School District received backpacks along with school supplies. More than 850 students at Loma Park, as well as students throughout the school district, spent the morning unpacking and preparing their supplies and books for a new school year. Gloria Martinez, principal of Loma Park ES, said, Students are ready to begin the new school year without the worry of not having school supplies. Mesh backpacks with the district logo were provided for all students. Students received pens, paper, highlighters, folders, journal, and a 3-inch binder. Parents can focus on other needs for their children, Martinez added. The Edgewood ISD Board of Trustees approved the purchase of school supplies and backpacks for all students in kindergarten through 12th grade for the start of the school year. This is the second consecutive year the District has provided the gradeappropriate school supplies and backpacks for students. College advising straight from the Edgewood ISD College Go Centers! Seniors!!! Here are the test dates and registration deadlines for the SAT and ACT tests: SAT Test Dates Registration Deadline November 2, 2013 October 3, 2013 December 7, 2013 November 8, 2013 January 25, 2014 December 27, 2013 March 8, 2014 February 7, 2014 May 3, 2014 April 4, 2014 June 7, 2014 May 9, 2014 All SAT tests take place on the Saturday morning of their respective test date and begin at 7:45 AM. Students should plan to be at their respective testing site no later than 7:30 AM. For more information, please visit the College Board SAT website: ACT Test Dates Registration Deadline October 26, 2013 September 27, 2013 December 14, 2013 November 8, 2013 February 9, 2014 January 10, 2014 April 12, 2014 March 7, 2014 June 14, 2014 May 9, 2014 All ACT tests take place on the Saturday morning of their respective test date and begin at 8 AM. Students should plan to be at their respective testing site no later than 7:45 AM. For more information, please visit the ACT test website: actstudent.org/ Tip #1: A picture ID is required in order to be allowed to test. If students do not have an ID, they should obtain as soon as possible. Tip #2: DO NOT pay the registration fee! Contact your school counselor or Advise TX College Adviser to see if you qualify for a Fee Waiver. If you are on Free/Reduced Lunch, then you should not have to pay the registration fee for the ACT or SAT. In fact, you qualify for two FREE fee waivers for each test!

6 Page 6/Fall 2013 Homecoming... (continued from page 1) while on tour and celebrated education by participating in a special recognition of her first grade teacher Dorothy Collins. Estefan attended Winston Elementary while her father was in the military and stationed at Lackland AFB in the 1960s. She recalls fond memories about her years attending the Edgewood school and her teacher. At the age of 7, the Cuban-born singer and predominantly Spanish speaking student knew very little English. Estefan was determined to learn the English language with the help of Collins. Collins was in her early years of teaching when she taught Estefan. I always treated all my students the same, Collins said of her teaching. Each child was unique and special, she added. Collins began her teaching years at Norman Winston Elementary in The school was comprised Superintendent Dr. Jose A. Cervantes shares comments with the honored guests and attendees. Retired teacher, Dorothy Collins, was presented an award from People en Español. of mostly military families. Collins spoke briefly to students at the event. She encouraged students to become whatever they wanted to be, adding that they too could someday be like Gloria Estefan or even president of the United States. Collins was honored by People en Español for her outstanding work in education. She retired in 1995 after 35 years of service in the education field. Collins served as a teacher and Councilman Diego Bernal presents Gloria Estefan with a proclamation proclaiming her Mayor for a Day in SA. principal for various schools in Edgewood. Estefan received a proclamation from the City of San Antonio as honorary Mayor for one day. Councilman Diego Bernal made the presentation and noted the honor is seldom awarded. Estefan performed at the People Festival Musical y Estrellas at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center during her trip to San Antonio. Act of heroism by Memorial Alumnus Michael Scott Menchaca graduated from Memorial High School in Menchaca joined the military armed forces after graduation. He is currently serving in the U.S. Army as a Specialist at Fort Myers, Virginia. He is a member of the prestigious United States Old Guard Drill Team. The original drill team, he stated. Menchaca was at the Metro Center in Washington, D.C. one morning waiting for his train to arrive. Suddenly he noticed a man in a motorized wheel chair falling over the edge of the platform and onto the tracks. Without reservation for his own safety, Menchaca jumped down onto the tracks to assist the injured man. Several others joined him in securing the man s safety. My military training kicked into action, said Menchaca. He and several good samaritans helped lift the man and his electric wheel chair off the tracks. Menchaca s act of heroism has been seen world-wide on a video recorded by the Metro s new surveillance system. His commanding officer has recommend him for the Soldier Service Award given to military personnel for actions taken out of uniform. He was asked if he felt like a hero; he said he was just a regular guy doing a courteous deed and doing what anyone else in the same situation might have done. Menchaca was in San Antonio recently. He visited Edgewood and videotaped a welcome back message to all staff for the annual district convocation. He thanked his former teachers and wished the staff a great year. Best of luck to U.S. Army Specialist Menchaca, an Edgewood ISD Hero! Menchaca visits Edgewood while on leave.

7 Second Annual Mother/ Daughter Conference Plans are underway for the second annual Mother/Daughters Achieving Success conference. The event is set to take place in February This event is a opportunity for mothers and daughters in our community to become informed on many different topics. A variety of dynamic presentations and inspiring speakers are planned. The topics will focus on healthy living, healthy bodies and healthy choices. Young ladies from 6th grade through 12th grade will be invited to attend the conference with a special woman in their life. The event will be hosted at the Edgewood Fine Arts Academy and Theatre for the Performing Arts. Mark your calendars and be a part of this very special event! More information will be made available in the Winter Edition of the Edgewood Historian. Fall 2013/Page 7 Presenters & Speakers needed! 2nd Annual DAMAS Conference Daughters and Mothers Achieving Success Strengthening families and empowering girls and women of the Edgewood ISD and surrounding communities. To encourage positive choices about their health, bodies, life and futures. Do you have an inspirational message you would like to share? Volunteer to be a speaker at our second annual DAMAS conference on February 22, Visit the Edgewood ISD website: for an application to present at the event.

8 Page 8/Fall 2013 T-STEM Director co-authors article on science word walls Dr. Rose Narvaez, new Director at Toltech T-STEM Academy, co-authored a peer-reviewed article on interactive science word walls. Dr. Narvaez and Julie Jackson, associate professor at Texas State University, wrote the article for the September issue of Science and Children. The article explains how to create a tool to increase science vocabulary in five easy steps. This is just one example of the excellent work by the Office of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, Dr. Narvaez, and the teachers of Edgewood, said Lilia Nañez, Chief Academic Officer. MHS search is on... Join AMP! Memorial High School is searching for alumni interested in joining the AMP it up! Team. The Alumni Mentoring Program would assist in mentoring students in various grade levels. Michael Rodriguez, principal of Memorial HS, believes students will benefit from alumni who have had similar life experiences as the students currently attending Memorial. Students want to relate to others who might have once been in their shoes, Rodriguez said at a recent meeting. They want to learn from those who have succeeded and walked the halls of Memorial HS, he added. Do you have a desire to be involved in a young person s life? Share your knowlege and expertise in the key to success. Mentoring is an opportunity to teach, learn, and grow together. Most of all be mentor and a friend and make a difference in a student s life. A meeting is scheduled at the Memorial High School Library on Wednesday, September 18, 2013, at 6 p.m. The Alumni Mentor Program will be comprised of graduates of Memorial High School. Get involved. For more information, call Save the Date! Robotics Teams for Elementary and Middle School students GEAR at UTSA Convocation Center Saturday, October 12, 2013 EISD Financial Aid for College Kennedy High School Tuesday, February 4, :30-8 p.m. Kennedy Alumni celebrate 50th Anniversary The John F. Kennedy HS Class of 1967 was the first group to start classes as freshmen at the new campus in 1963 and graduate four years later. Kennedy HS is celebrating its 50th anniversary during the school year. Kennedy HS was the first high school in the country named for the 35th President. The Edgewood Board of Trustees approved the school name on September 10, The school opened its doors in September Members of the Class of 1967 alumni attended Kennedy s pep rally August 30 and presented 50th anniversary banners, which will be displayed around campus. The alumni group is planning several anniversary activities throughout the school year. The alumni association holds fund-raisers to provide support to Kennedy students in the form of mentoring opportunities, scholarships and other gifts to enhance education opportunities. Band trailers get new look The high school band trailers have a new look. Both have received full color cover design. Eddie Ramirez, Chief Financial Officer states, Nothing but the best for Edgewood schools. Our kids deserve it. The new trailer covers won t be missed. Kennedy features a picture of President Kennedy while Memorial features its pride, the Minuteman.

9 Fall 2013/Page 9 And the Award goes to... T h e E d g e w o o d ISD Athletic Department was honored at the annual convocation in August. The department was nominated and received strong support for excellent customer service. The department received the first-ever Customer Service Recognition award. The department consists of (pictured above) Maria Marquez, Adela Castillo, Rene Quintanilla, Gilbert Garza, Gilbert Gomez, Oscar Moncada, Rick Escoto, and Robert Gomez, Athletic Director. The Customer Service Award will be presented quarterly to a department or school nominated for the honor. The community is encouraged to nominate excellent customer service throughout the school district. The form is located to the right and can be found on the Edgewood ISD website at Edgewood congratulates the Athletic Department for their hard work and excellent customer service. Safety first...watch for children in school zones Stop for school buses loading students. Watch for extended hours in school zone. Remember no cell phone use in school zone areas. Edgewood ISD Customer Service Recognition Nominate deserving staff Notification of Nondiscrimination in Career & Technology Education Programs Edgewood ISD offers career and technology education programs. Admission to these programs is based on interest, aptitude, age appropriateness, grade level appropriateness, and available class space. It is the policy of Edgewood ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap in its vocational programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. Edgewood ISD will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in any educational and vocational programs. For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Don N. Walheim at 5358 W. Commerce St., (210) , and/or the Section 504 Director of Student Support Services, Monica Garcia and/or Coordinator, Miguel Rodriguez, at Emma Frey Center, 900 S. San Eduardo, (210) Norma contra la discriminación en los programas educativos vocacionales y tecnológicos En la admisión en los programas educativos vocacionales y tecnológicos de Edgewood ISD se tiene en cuenta el interés del solicitante, sus aptitudes, edad, grado y las plazas disponibles para cada curso. Es norma del Distrito Escolar de Edgewood no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad o edad en sus programas vocacionales, servicios y actividades, tal como dispone el Título VI de la ley de derechos civiles de 1964 y sus enmiendas posteriores, el Título IX de las enmiendas a la ley de educación de 1972, la sección 504 de la ley de rehabilitación de 1973 y sus enmiendas posteriores. Edgewood ISD tomará las medidas necesarias para garantizar que las personas que no hablen inglés tengan acceso a los programas educativos o vocacionales del distrito. Para más información sobre estos derechos puede consultar con los coordinador del Título IX Donald Walheim en el , o la directora de la sección 504 Mónica García o el coordinador Miguel Rodríguez, en Emma Frey Center, 900 S. San Eduardo, (210)

10 Page 10/Fall 2013 INFORMATION ON MCKINNEY-VENTO HOMELESS ACT If your family lives in any of the following situations: in a shelter, motel, vehicle, or campground; on the street; in an abandoned building, trailer, or other inadequate accommodations; or doubled up with-friends or relatives because you cannot find or afford housing, your preschool-aged and schoolaged children have certain rights or protections under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act. Your children have the right to: Go to school, no matter where you live or how long you have lived there. They must be given access to the same public education, including preschool education, provided to other children. Continue in the school they attended before you became homeless or the school they last attended, if that is your choice and is feasible. If a school sends your child to a school other than the one you request, the school must provide you with a written explanation and offer you the right to appeal the decision. Receive transportation to the school they attended before your family became homeless or the school they last attended, if you or a guardian request such transportation. Attend a school and participate in school programs with children who are not homeless. Children cannot be separated from the regular school program because they are homeless. Enroll in school without giving a permanent address. Schools cannot require proof of residency that might prevent or delay school enrollment. Enroll and attend classes while the school arranges for the transfer of school and immunization records or any other documents required for enrollment. Enroll and attend classes in the school of your choice even while the school and you seek to resolve a dispute over enrolling your children. Receive the same special programs and services, if needed, as provided to all other children. Receive transportation to school and to school programs. When you move, you should do the following: Contact the school district s local liaison for homeless education (see phone number below) for help in enrolling your child in a new school or arranging for your child to continue in his or her former school, (or, someone at a shelter, social services office, or the school can direct you to the person you need-to contact.) Contact the school and provide any information you think will assist the teachers in helping your child adjust to new circumstances. Ask the local liaison for homeless education, the shelter provider, or a social worker for assistance with clothing and supplies, if needed. If you need further assistance, call the National Center for Homeless Education at the toll-free Helpline number: or contact the EISD coordinator Reynae Herrera at Child Find Initiative The Edgewood ISD Child Find Initiative is committed to maintaining a system for identifying individuals with disabilities from birth to age 21 who are in need of special education services. Child Find serves Edgewood ISD students, as well as individuals with disabilities attending private schools, day care systems and those residing in nursing facilities. The Special Education Department works in conjunction with Region 20 Reach and Teach a free referral and information service. A major effort of Child Find includes Child Find Initiative and serves children with disabilities locating preschool children from birth to age 3 in need of services. Once identified, these children are referred to Easter Seals - the Early Childhood Intervention program assigned to the district. Everyone is encouraged to participate in our Child Find efforts by making referrals. Early detection provides children with the greatest opportunities for a productive and successful educational experience. For information, contact, Child Find Coordinator, INFORMACIÓN SOBRE LA LEY DE INDIGENCIA MCKINNEY-VENTO Si su familia no tiene un hogar y vive en un refugio para indigentes, en un motel, en un vehículo, un campamento, en la calle, en un edificio abandonado o en otro lugar inapropiado o se aloja en casa de unos amigos o familiares porque no puede comprar una vivienda, y su hijo está en edad escolar, la ley McKinney- Vento de Indigencia protege sus derechos. Su hijo tiene derecho a: Asistir a una escuela, no importa dónde viva su familia ni cuánto tiempo lleve viviendo allí. Todos los niños tienen derecho al sistema de educación público desde edad preescolar. Continuar estudiando en la misma escuela a la que iba cuando su familia se quedó sin hogar o en la última escuela a la que asistió, si ese es su deseo y si aún es posible. Si su hijo es trasladado a otra escuela diferente a la que solicitó usted debe recibir una explicación por escrito y siempre podrá apelar la decisión. Usar el servicio de transporte de la escuela a la que asistía uando su familia se quedó sin hogar o el transporte de la última escuela a la que asistió, si usted o el tutor legal lo solicita. Asistir a clase y participar en los programas educativos con otros niños que no viven en sus mismas condiciones. Los niños no se pueden segregar por el hecho de no tener un hogar. Matricularse en la escuela sin dar una dirección. No es necesario tener un domicilio permanente para matricularse. La escuela no puede exigir una prueba de residencia a la hora de tramitar la matrícula. Asistir a clase mientras se tramita el traslado de expediente, el registro de vacunas o cualquier otro documento necesario para la matriculación. Asistir a clase mientras se resuelve una reclamación relacionada con la matriculación del niño. Recibir los mismos programas especiales y servicios que se ofrecen a los demás alumnos. Usar el servicio de transporte para ir a la escuela y para asistir a las actividades y programas educativos que se ofrezcan. Si usted cambia de residencia debe hacer lo siguiente: Ponerse en contacto con el distrito escolar (el número de teléfono está en la otra hoja) para trasladar a su hijo a otra escuela, si fuera necesario. En los refugios para indigentes, en la oficina de servicios sociales o en la misma escuela pueden ayudarle. Comunicarse con la escuela y dar cualquier información que usted crea que puede ayudar a que su hijo se adapte mejor a las nuevas circunstancias. Pedir información sobre cómo recibir ropa y otras cosas básicas en el refugio para indigentes o a un trabajador social, si fuera necesario. Si necesita más información puede llamar al Centro Nacional de Educación para Familias Indigentes al teléfono gratuito o al coordinador de Edgewood ISD, Reynae Herrera al número Programa Child Find El programa Child Find tiene como objetivo remitir a las personas con discapacidad de hasta 21 años a un programa de educación especial diseñado para atender sus necesidades. Child Find provee sus servicios a los alumnos con discapacidad de Edgewood ISD y de escuelas privadas, guarderías infantiles y residencias de atención especial. El Departamento de ducación Especial colabora con este objetivo con Region 20 Reach and Teach, donde dan información sobre servicios para personas con discapacidad. El programa Child Find ofrece un servicio para niños de hasta 3 años para buscarles una escuela de preescolar con educación especial. Estos niños son referidos a Easter Seals, el programa de atención temprana asignado al Distrito. Usted puede participar en el programa Child Find informando sobre casos que conozca de niños con necesidades especiales. La detección y tratamiento a tiempo es la mejor forma de ayudar en la educación de estos niños. Para más información sobre este programa puede hablar con, coordinadora de Child Find, en el

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12 Page 12/Fall 2013 Football Home Games District 29 4-A Mata Stadium, 7 p.m. Kennedy Rockets Home Game Schedule Memorial Minutemen Home Game Schedule Sept. 20 Oct. 4 Oct. 25 Nov. 8 Sept. 27 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 vs. Pearsall vs. Medina Valley vs. McCollum vs. Memorial vs. Southside vs. Floresville vs. Harlandale vs. Medina Valley vs. Kennedy Pre-sale ticket prices for students ($3) and adults ($5) can be purchased at the school or athletic office (4133 Eldridge). Ticket purchase at the gate is $5 (all attendees). Varsity Volleyball Schedule Kennedy Rockets Varsity Volleyball Home Games Memorial Minutemen Varsity Volleyball Home Games Sept. 20 Sept. 24 Oct. 4 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 25 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 1 Oct. 11 Oct. 15 Oct. 18 Oct. 29 vs. Memorial vs. Southside vs. Medina Valley vs. Floresville vs. Memorial vs. Uvalde vs. McCollum vs. Kennedy vs. Southside vs. Uvalde vs. Floresville vs. Kennedy vs. Harlandale vs. McCollum Preserving Edgewood s History Board of Trustees Joseph M. Guerra President Tina Morales Vice President Johnny R. Perez Secretary Sonia Elizondo Trustee Mary Lou Mendoza Trustee John Morales Trustee Velma Peña Trustee Superintendent Dr. Jose A. Cervantes Notification of Non-Discrimination It is the policy of the Edgewood Independent School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, handicap, or age in its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities, as required by law. For information about your rights, you may contact the Title IX Coordinator Donald Walheim at (210) Notificación de Anti-Discriminación Es norma del distrito escolar de Edgewood no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, impedimento o edad, en sus procedimientos de empleo, o en sus servicios, actividades o programas educativos, como se requiere la ley. Para mas información sobre sus derechos se puede comunicar con los Coordinador del Tituto IX, Donald Walheim al (210) Edgewood ISD is collecting information will be available about the historical items including photos, Edgewood Historical Museum once newspaper clippings, yearbooks, plans are underway. band uniforms and pre-recorded Office of Communications & programs about the school district. Public Relations Information and items collected will 5358 West Commerce St. serve to fill a museum of Edgewood San Antonio, Texas, Phone: (210) ISD history. Fax: (210) The museum will be available to anyone interested in learning about the Staff Rolando Martinez struggles and challenges Edgewood Public Relations Officer roland.martinez@eisd.net has faced over the years, from the walkout of 1968 to the Rodriguez vs. Yvonne M. Peña Writer San Antonio ISD, to the Edgewood ypena@eisd.net vs. Kirby, and the construction of new Jason Gatell schools. Webmaster jgatell@eisd.net To donate items, contact Yvonne Marivel Insall M. Peña, PR Writer, in the Office of Public Relations Office, Secretary marivel.andino@eisd.net Communication at More Visit our Website: