The "U" and Now
UCISD Staff eNews & Events...Week of July 1, 2019
TRS Active Care Annual Enrollment runs from
July 1, 2019 till August 7, 2019
Annual enrollment for TRS Active Care Insurance is underway. The plan year will be effective 9/1/2019. (1st premium will be deducted from your August payroll) TRS will have a passive enrollment this year. What that means for current employees, is that unless you will be: enrolling for the first time, dropping/adding a dependent or moving from one plan option to another, there is nothing you will have to do. You will remain on the same plan and will NOT receive new cards.
If you will be making changes, Aetna has created an on-line tool that will be very helpful in helping you make an informed choice on your health plan.
Please Note: This enrollment is ONLY for Medical Coverage. Open Enrollment for optional benefits like dental, vision, cancer, etc., will be held in October.
Call or e-mail Cynthia Robles, crobles6779@uvaldecisd.net, 830-278-6655 x1046 if you need help enrolling or have any questions.
Open Enrollment Directions:
visit: https://benefits.ffga.com
Click on How to Enroll
Click on Enrollment Site Button
Login: your social security number (#########)
PIN: last four digits of your social and the last two digits of the year you were born (######)
Reminder: Unless you will be enrolling for the first time, dropping/adding a dependent or moving from one plan option to another, there is nothing you will have to do.
🚨Uvalde Athletic Department Giveaway...Summer Adventures!🚨
The Uvalde Athletic Department challenges Uvalde Nation to "Rep The U" during your summer break. In order to participate, you must capture a photo or video and tag my page. When you submit a photo, please provide a description such as the location, and individuals in the photo. The pictures will be used on Travellerspoint to show how many miles, and where "The U" is being represented. We want "The U" to be represented wherever you travel this summer. Be creative, and show your Uvalde pride by wearing your Coyote/Lobo gear, Coyote/Lobo flags, posters, chants, in addition to your picture. The Goal is to "Rep The U" all over the world!
The Ultimate Uvalde fan (1st place) will be awarded: $250 worth of Coyote/Lobo merchandise, a pair of reserved seating for a game of your choice, 4 sideline passes (of the same game you select for the reserved seating), 5 coyote cards, 1 autographed team football, and 1 #REPTHEU flag.
2nd Place- $175 worth of Coyote/Lobo merchandise, a pair of general admission tickets for a game of your choice, 4 sideline passes (of the same game you select for the general admission tickets), 4 coyote cards, and 1 #REPTHEU flag.
3rd Place- $125 worth of Coyote/Lobo merchandise, 2 coyote cards, and 1 #REPTHEU flag.
Best of luck to all that participate in the "Rep The U" Challenge! #REPTHEU flags will be available for purchase at our athletic office.
Deadline: August 16th
The Uvalde Athletic Department is excited to release the official App for Uvalde Sports. The App will contain valuable information such as schedules, news, push notifications for any changes, allows you to follow every team from JH to HS, directions to the athletic event, news, and much more. The official App of Uvalde Sports is available for download!
2019-2020 Back to School Convocation: Believe in U
Save the Date
Thursday, August 15th, 2019
2019-2020 Back to School Convocation:
Believe in U!
2019-2020 Volunteer Trainings
In preparation of the 2019-2020 School Year, Volunteer Training dates have been set. Volunteer Training must be renewed every school year. Volunteers are a valued asset to our district. Individuals wishing to volunteer on campuses and with student organizations must attend a Volunteer Training and complete a background check. The following Volunteer Trainings have been scheduled:
Wednesday, July 10th @ 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 17th @ Noon
Wednesday, July 31st @ 5:30 p.m.
Volunteer Training takes place in the Uvalde CISD Central Office Conference Room located at 1000 N. Getty. For more information please contact Melissa Flores at mflores4642@uvaldecisd.net or by phone at 830-278-6655. Volunteers are asked to sign up for a training session by completing the Volunteer Training Sign Up Form at the below link:
SFE has been providing a FREE summer meal program for all children, ages 18 and younger. Both breakfast and lunch are being served. Anyone over the age of 18 who wishes to eat with an eligible student will pay $2.60 for breakfast and $4.00 for lunch.
Please see the schedule below for locations, times and dates.
Substitute Teacher Orientation
Substitute Teacher Orientation
Substitute Teacher Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
- High school diploma and
- Must possess at least 6 college core curriculum (basics) hours
- Fingerprint process completed
- Complete District’s Substitute Teacher Orientation
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Knowledge of core academic subject assigned
- General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
- Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
Work experience in an educational setting preferred
Thursday, Aug 8, 2019, 08:30 AM
Benson Complex Cafeteria
Community Events
Your Uvalde Area 4th of July Independence Day Itinerary!
Thursday, July 4th, 2018:
(Please see posters below for more information.)
9:00am - 10:00am:
Little Miss & Mister Uvalde County Firecracker Pageant CHECK IN
10:00am - 11:00am:
2018 Independence Day Observance, Uvalde Town Square Plaza (FREE admission)
Sponsored by the Uvalde Service Organization, this event has taken place on Independence Day every year since 1992.
The event will include: (Order may vary)
- Invocation by Uvalde County 4H Ambassadors
- Presentation of Colors by Local Girl Scout and Boy Scout Troops
- National Anthem and Amazing Grace performed by Cecilia T. Martinez and Rebecca Espanol
- Pledge of Allegiance led by Veterans Service Officer Lalo Zamora
- "A Prayer to The Nation" Read by Tomas Valle American Legion Auxiliary Unit #479 President Jeanette Saucedo
- Keynote Speaker Texas State Representative Tracy O. King
- Patriotic Music Performances by Sacred Heart Catholic Church Orchestra
- Declaration of Independence by the Uvalde County Bar Assocation
- Reading of the Declaration of Independence by the Uvalde County Bar Assoc.
- Performances by the Sahawe Indian Dancers and Retiring of Colors
10:30am
Little Miss and Mister Uvalde Co. Firecracker Pageant (FREE admission)
(competitor check-in and pre-event stage practice for competitors from 9am - 10am)
Come see the 2nd Little Miss and Mister Uvalde County Firecracker Pageant!
11:00am - Dark
Utopia Park 4th of July ($10 admission)
Vendors Open
(Free park entry after 6pm; No Glass Containers, No Water Balloons; Address: 241 Park Road.)
Food and Craft Vendors, BBQ Grills Welcome, Giant Water Slide, Swimming in the Sabinal River...
11:00am - 2:00pm
Briscoe-Garner Museum Open House (FREE admission)
Light Refreshments, activities for children, and a special exhibit of Dr. Whitney Smith's Flag Research Center Collection.
3:00pm
Firecracker Fest (FREE admission)
Vendors Open; Kids Mud Run opens ($1/Run);
4:00pm
Bike Rodeo at the Firecracker Fest - Uvalde Co. Fairplex
A Obstacle/Safety Course with your bike!
4:00pm
Utopia 4th of July Parade (FREE)
Parade begins at 4:00pm - begins down Main Street in Utopia
6:00pm
Hot Dog Eating Contest at the Firecracker Fest - Uvalde Co. Fairplex
Can YOU eat the most hot dogs???
7:00pm
Sahawe Indian Dancers Performance at the Firecracker Fest - Uvalde Co. Fairplex (FREE admission)
9:30pm
Uvalde Volunteer Fire Department FIREWORKS SHOW at the Firecracker Fest - Uvalde Co. Fairplex (FREE admission)
Come see $5k worth of FIREWORKS put on by our local Volunteer Fire Department! Don't risk causing an unnecessary fire and instead come enjoy the BIG SHOW with our whole community! Donate the money you would spend on your own fireworks to the UVFD to off set their $5k cost!Donations can be mailed to: PO Box 1891, Uvalde TX 78802, dropped off at the Station (123 S. Getty St.) OR made THAT NIGHT (Firemen will be walking around with donation buckets and will accept Cash, Checks, and Credit Cards). (bring your own alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, but no glass containers, and no BBQ pits.) Tailgates are welcome.
DARK-Thirty
Utopia Park 4th of July Fireworks Celebration (FREE admission after 6:00pm)
Address: 241 Park Road. No Glass. No Water-Balloons. Donations to the Utopia Volunteer Fire Department to cover costs accrued are accepted.
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