Stone Oak Elementary School
FAMILY SPECIALIST NEWS / FEBRUARY 2023
MISSION STATEMENT
FAMILY SPECIALIST NEWS
Family Specialist
Juan A. Velasquez
NEISD Family Specialist
Stone Oak Elementary School
https://www.neisd.net/stoneoak/family
21045 Crescent Oak, San Antonio, TX, 78258
(210) 407-7849 Office
(210) 269-8899 Cell
FEBRUARY HEADLINES



FEBRUARY CLASSES
ESL Advanced Class / Canyon Ridge Elementary
EVERY MONDAY
9:00-11:00 AM
English as a Second Language (ESL) is a program of instruction designed to help individuals achieve competence in reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension of the English language.
* Beginners, intermediate, and advanced levels welcome!
* Classes for adults who do not speak English as their first language
ESL Beginners Class / Stone Oak Elementary
EVERY MONDAY
12:00-2:00 PM
English as a Second Language (ESL) is a program of instruction designed to help individuals achieve competence in reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension of the English language.
* Beginners, intermediate, and advanced levels welcome!
* Classes for adults who do not speak English as their first language
Family Garden & Cooking Club / Canyon Ridge Elementary
EVERY TUESDAY
3:15-4:15 PM
Learn how to plant and start your own family garden! You will learn gardening tips to maintain healthy plants! We will discuss what types of plants and vegetables are good starting points! We will share nutrition information along the way and will provide materials for you to get started! This is a great activity to maintain a healthy mind and a healthy body! We hope you will join us!
Nivel De Ingles Avanzado / Canyon Ridge Elementary
EVERY WEDNESDAY
9:00-11:00 AM
Inglés como segundo idioma (ESL) es un programa de instrucción diseñado para ayudar a las personas a alcanzar la competencia en lectura, escritura, habla y comprensión del idioma inglés.
* Principiantes, intermedios, y niveles avanzados son bienvenidos!
* Clases para adultos que no hablan inglés como su primer idioma
Nivel De Ingles Principiantes / Stone Oak Elementary
EVERY WEDNESDAY
12:00-2:00 PM
Inglés como segundo idioma (ESL) es un programa de instrucción diseñado para ayudar a las personas a alcanzar la competencia en lectura, escritura, habla y comprensión del idioma inglés.
* Principiantes, intermedios, y niveles avanzados son bienvenidos!
* Clases para adultos que no hablan inglés como su primer idioma
Raising A Healthy Eater / Stone Oak Elementary
MONDAY FEBRUARY 6th
1:00-2:00 PM
Join us for Nutrition Education Class and learn about basic nutrition and physical activity classes which include topics:
Healthy Eating on a Budget
Parents in the Kitchen
MyPlate for Kids
Eating Together Eat Better
All sessions include hand out and healthy recipes, which will help participants reach their healthy lifestyle goals.
Tracy West is a Nutrition Education Coordinator at the San Antonio Food Bank. Tracy has 14 years of experience in community health. As a nutrition educator, she seeks to engage the community, especially parents of growing children, in the conversation about healthy food choices and eating healthy on a budget. Her goal is to create inclusive spaces for all to learn about taking a role in their health in a way that feels comfortable for their needs.
Raising A Healthy Eater / Canyon Ridge Elementary
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 8th
10:00-11:00 AM
Join us for Nutrition Education Class and learn about basic nutrition and physical activity classes which include topics:
Healthy Eating on a Budget
Parents in the Kitchen
MyPlate for Kids
Eating Together Eat Better
All sessions include hand out and healthy recipes, which will help participants reach their healthy lifestyle goals.
Tracy West is a Nutrition Education Coordinator at the San Antonio Food Bank. Tracy has 14 years of experience in community health. As a nutrition educator, she seeks to engage the community, especially parents of growing children, in the conversation about healthy food choices and eating healthy on a budget. Her goal is to create inclusive spaces for all to learn about taking a role in their health in a way that feels comfortable for their needs.
Family Gardening & Nutrition Class / Virtual
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 7th
1:00-2:00 PM
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 21st
1:00-2:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://neisd.zoom.us/j/85427571027
Meeting ID: 854 2757 1027
Come and learn how to plant your own family vegetable garden! You will learn gardening tips to maintain healthy plants! We will discuss what types of plants and vegetables are good starting points! We will share nutrition information along the way and will provide materials for you to get started! This is a great activity to maintain a healthy mind and a healthy body! We hope you will join us!
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Clothes Closet Please contact me so that I can assist with a voucher to the clothes closet for each one of your NEISD students. | Additional FREE parent trainings. This is a great resources for all needs. |
Clothes Closet
San Antonio Food Bank
210-431-8326
Neighbor Helping Neighbor Response Effort
Sign up for emergency food at upcoming mobile food distribution.
The Diaper Assistance Program focuses on providing families access to diapers, wipes, and other healthcare items through the Texas Diaper Bank facilities or partner agencies. In addition to basic baby needs, this program also offers educational parenting and health classes, all free of charge.
The City of San Antonio has been working to create tutorial videos for WSA to include how to register for unemployment benefits and how to register for Work In Texas.
YouTube Channel – WSA Video Library
https://youtu.be/pszGs8h5bp8 - Register for Work In Texas
https://youtu.be/--F2zbav2y0 – Apply for Texas Unemployment
Work Solutions https://www.workforcesolutionsalamo.org/business-services
Work in Texas https://www.workintexas.com/vosnet/Default.aspx
FLYER https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-FCAckBFpgO1blbt0BwQ3AtX28EZA9fl/view?usp=sharing