The Superintendent Dr. José A. Cervantes will hold a Plática, or discussion, with the Edgewood ISD community to talk about current and upcoming issues, projects, and accomplishments affecting the school district. Items to be discussed are Edgewood ISD s recent World-Class Transformations, including: New safety and security measures Improved bus and student drop-off lanes at Gardendale, Johnson, and Winston elementary schools New web site New vision statement and logo Transitioning several operations to Emma Frey and the Guerra Development Center Many other improvements within the District Dr. Cervantes held a similar Plática in February. Edgewood ISD, Youth Orchestras make music together Edgewood ISD and Youth Orchestras of San Antonio have teamed up to bring a strings program to District 4th and 5th graders. YOSA MÁS: Music After School will teach violin, viola, and cello to students. The program is taught by musicians and instruments are provided by YOSA MÁS. Edgewood will provide snacks and transportation from the students school to the Fine Arts Academy for the classes, which meet three times each week. A news conference was held September 25 to announce the partnership, which started on the West Side as the Music Learning Center in 2009. Edgewood ISD is appreciative to YOSA MÁS for bringing this opportunity to our students, Public Relations Officer Roland Martinez said. The Plática is scheduled for Wednesday, October 16, at 9 a.m. and at 5 p.m. at the Guerra Development Center, 1930 Herbert Lane. The public is invited. Vol. I, No. 12 Dr. Cervantes to hold Plática on District s upgrades, projects
Words from the Superintendent By Dr. José A. Cervantes The Edgewood Word 2 Hello, employees and followers of Edgewood ISD. With the 2013-2014 school year already more than one month old, I hope this school year is going well for you. I reported last month that in all of my years as an educator, this school year was one of the best starts ever. There are many great things happening within Edgewood s 16 square miles. We are very proud of the Memorial Minutemen varsity football team, which has won several games midway through the season. This is a dramatic turnaround for the football program, under the leadership of second-year Head Coach Alex Guerra. The football team has received positive coverage in the newspaper and on TV. The team s success is a great example of how we, as employees of Edgewood ISD, can make transformations through hard work and determination. Speaking of improvements in Edgewood, I invite you to the Superintendent s Plática, or discussion, where I will talk about current and upcoming issues, projects, and accomplishments affecting the district. The Plática is scheduled for Wednesday, October 16, at 9 a.m. and at 5 p.m. at the Guerra Development Center, 1930 Herbert Lane. The public is invited. I am proud of our high school bands, which begin practicing their music and marching in the summer several weeks before the school year starts. The Kennedy Band is under the direction of Jose Luis Davila, who led the Gus Garcia MS Band for several years. The Memorial Band won almost everything in their category at the Drums Along the Medina Band Festival this month. The band, under the direction of Melba Alejos and Gloria Gonzalez, won Best Drum Majors, Best Color Guard, Best Marching, Best Musical Performance, and 1st Place Overall. While Edgewood ISD is a fairly small district in enrollment and land space, our accomplishments are bigger and better. We are committed to the belief that all children can meet challenging expectations. Our teachers, support staff and administrators share a common focus, which is to prepare our students to be ready to face the demands of today s society and tomorrow through a World-Class Education. Cisneros ES receives grant, in running for larger prize Roy Cisneros ES is the recipient of a $2,500 grant from Spurs Sports & Entertainment s Silver & Black Give Back Team Up Challenge. Cisneros community service club is a 2013-2014 semifinalist along with 19 other student-led groups competing for one of five grants of $20,000 each. The $2,500 will be used to begin service learning projects that improve school communities. Cisneros students are focusing on character-building. Cisneros ES s community service club picked up a $2,500 check from Spurs Sports & Entertainment during a pep rally at the AT&T Center. Cisneros is competing against other student groups for five grand prizes of $20,000. Winners will be announced in April 2014.
The Edgewood Word 3 Superintendent s Student of the Month recognition kicks off The Superintendent s Student of the Month recognition program started this school year to honor students who show exceptional character and leadership in academics, attendance, behavior, and citizenship. One female and one male student per grade level at each campus will be selected for the monthly recognition, which is a bumper sticker as shown on the right. Students are selected by teachers. The first group of students to be selected for this recognition program are: Burleson ECC - Nathaniel Sastre, Alexandra Villalobos, John Alcoser, Jasmin Hernandez, Christopher Vargas, Gloria Lopez, Vianey Alvarado, Benjamin Perez Cardenas ECC - Alexa Garcia, Matthew Medrano, Luke Estrada, Juliza Mancinas Stafford ECC - Brianna Cervantes, Jared Sierra, Bibiana Musquiz, Nikola Carranza, Scarlett Gonzales, Israel Gonzales, Alexis Rejino, Jeramiah Caliendo Cisneros ES - Sadie Herrera, Anthony Oliva, Areli Rodriguez, Brian Valadez, David Gomez, Chasity Ochoa, Ryan M. Aguirre, Evelyn Calzada, Julian Garcia, Daisy Garcia, Julissa Ibarra, Edward Ramos Gardendale ES - Paul Torres, Kiara Sandoval, Analis Villafane, Ashton Apolinar, Angelina Sandoval, Paulino Galvan, Madison Lopez, Patrick Medina, Angel Cruz, Arissa Aleman, Thomas Estrada, Madison Rodriguez Gonzalez ES - Cesar Gomez, Alexia Castañeda, David Iruegas, Johana Flores, Alejandro Armendariz, Mayra Venegas, Erick Jimenez, Dessirae Cervantes, Enrique Venegas, Thalia Hernandez, Dahana Perez, Adan Serrano Johnson ES - Luis Coronado, Daniella Rios, Julia Castañeda, Adrian Castillo, Eddie Saucedo, Joselyn Rojas, Tristen McGraw, Gabriel Resendez, Christian Aguilar, Joslyn Page, Kaleb Carrillo, Caleigh Gonzalez Las Palmas ES - Steven Ramirez, Zayne Bauer, Albert Zancketti, Julia Sanchez, Alejandro Loera, Christina Cuevas, Fabian Angulo, Sicett Duarte, Isaiah Cantu, Lesly Hernandez, Edson Alvarez, Viviana Cortez Loma Park ES - Jose Aguilera, Amalyn Hernandez, Rudy Reyes, Lucia Montes-Garcia, Jonathan Badillo, Audrey Lozano, Martin Martinez, Rosalinda Rodarte, Giovanna Valenzuela, Julian Velazquez, Anabelle Gonzales, Brian Gonzalez, Keira Sanchez, Jesse Ramos Perales ES - Adam Olivo, Aislyn Olvera, Joe Gonzalez- Peralta, Zoey Saenz, Artemio Castro, Jazmine Alejandro, David Morales, Destiny Orozco, Johnathan Lucio, Serena Rangel, Joseph Martinez, Hannah Delgado Roosevelt ES - Jozee Quevedo, Alex Estrada, Meagon Palacios, Jeffery Martinez, Amy Guerra, Zachary Rodriguez, Marbella Hurtado, Francisco Osoria, Gabriella Hernandez, Aaron Levine, Jaslynn Ramirez, Andrew Garcia Stafford ES - Juan Duran, Adrianna San Miguel, Jared Salazar, Chloe Martinez, Jesslyn Hernandez, Edwin Andrade, Joel Pedroza, Anecia Dixon, Gerardo Fernandez, Sage Garcia, Kayla Molina, Texas Pettit Winston ES - Marijose Ramirez, Gadiel Gonzalez, Dona Galvan, Seth Flores, Amanda Villegas, David Medrano, Magdalen Vidales, Rudy Serna, David Camacho, Lauren Alvarado, Benjamin Escatel, Clarissa Gonzales Brentwood MS - Stephanie Quiroz, Arturo Tellez, Frida Salas, Caleb Carrion, Carmen Gonzalez, Joe DeLeon Gus Garcia MS - Maximus Juarez, Gabriella Galarza, Eddie DeLeon, Alexis Quintero, Victor Mancera, Rudy Mendoza Wrenn MS - Abraham Alvarado, Sky Saeid, Galilea Almaraz, Juan Arceo, Michael Irvin, Maria Isabel Martinez Kennedy HS - Allison Loreen Barrajas, Joseph Bocanegra, Brianna Torres, Cody Esparza, Abigail Aguilar, Michael Brandon Rincon, Felicity Vela, Ruben Reyna Memorial HS - Julio Vallejo, Miguel Ancira, Gabriella Manzano, Charles Flores, Joshua Diaz, Aisha Sanchez, Melissa Cruz, Ulysses Soto
The Edgewood Word 4 Edgewood, consortium aim for federal grant Edgewood ISD and eight South Texas school districts are vying jointly for a U.S. Department of Education 2013 Race to the Top grant. The competition invites applicants to demonstrate how they can improve teaching and learning, and personalize education for students. Edgewood is applying as the lead district in the NINE: Investing in the Future of South Texas consortium for an award of up to $30 million. The award would provide teachers the information, tools, and support that will enable them to meet the needs of each student and substantially accelerate and deepen each student s learning. Besides Edgewood, school districts in the consortium are Carrizo Springs, Cotulla, Devine, Eagle Pass, La Pryor, Natalia, Pearsall, and Poth. Evidence that at least 70 percent of teachers from participating schools support the proposal must be documented before the application can be submitted. Award notification is scheduled for December 2013. P.E.A.C.E. Initiative event invites dads to hear reinforcing messages about family The public is invited to Frank Mata Stadium on Saturday, October 26, for the Dads: Building Lifetimes of Love event sponsored by P.E.A.C.E. Initiative. P.E.A.C.E. Initiative (Putting an End to Abuse through Community Efforts) is a private non-profit organization established in 1990 to address the issues of domestic violence impacting the city. The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with speakers, snacks, vendors, music, and more. Dads, or men who are a significant presence in a child s life grandfather, uncle, coach, etc. are invited to this event. Anyone wishing to attend this event is encouraged to pre-register with your campus parent liaison. Special Olympics takes a swing at golf Athletes from the Edgewood Transition Center (ETC) attended the Special Olympics Golf Tournament on September 24. The tourney took place at the Republic Golf Course. Teachers, Coach Sherri Mell, Ric Castillo and Thelma Araiza accompanied the athletes. All of the ETC athletes earned medals in the Golfing Individual Skills category. Bowling will be the next sport for Edgewood during November. For more information on Special Olympics, contact Coach Mell at 444-8103. Athletes, sponsors and volunteers are always needed. 5K run to raise funds for veterans monument at Elmendorf Lake Park The La Ofrenda Veterans Monument Committee is looking for runners and sponsors for its 5K Barrio Run for Veterans. The run/walk will start at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, November 2, at the Westside Family YMCA, 2900 Ruiz St. It will weave through the neighborhood and pass by the proposed site of the veterans monument at Elmendorf Lake Park and end back at the YMCA. The run is part of the fund-raising effort to build the monument. For more details, call 853-6731.
Hymns on the highway The Edgewood Word The instrument and equipment trailers for the Kennedy and Memorial bands received a make-over for the 2013-2014 school year. Both trailers are wrapped with artwork and school colors. The bands are grateful to Superintendent Dr. Jose A. Cervantes and the Board of Trustees for the wrappings, which convey pride and school spirit. 5 Calendar of Events 15th - Board meeting, 6:30 p.m., Perales ES, 1507 Ceralvo BOARD OF TRUSTEES Joseph M. Guerra, President Tina Morales, Vice President Johnny R. Perez, Secretary Sonia Elizondo, Trustee Mary Lou Mendoza, Trustee John A. Morales, Trustee Velma Peña, Trustee SUPERINTENDENT Dr. José A. Cervantes The Edgewood Word is produced by the Office of Communications & Public Relations: 16th - Superintendent s Plática, 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Guerra Development Center, 1930 Herbert Lane 18th - Student early release day 21st to 24th - State testing days 26th - P.E.A.C.E. Initiative Dads: Building Lifetimes of Love, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Frank Mata Stadium College Night in EISD Rolando E. Martinez, Public Relations Officer Yvonne M. Peña, Writer Jason Gatell, District Webmaster Marivel Insall, Secretary Edgewood Independent School District 5358 W. Commerce St. San Antonio, Texas 78237 Phone: 210-444-7955 Fax: 210-444-7962 www.eisd.net Edgewood ISD provides a solid foundation with a World-Class Education. Students and parents pick up information at Edgewood ISD s College Night, held October 14 at Memorial HS. Colleges and universities from across Texas and the nation were represented.