Stone Oak Elementary School

FAMILY SPECIALIST NEWS / FEBRUARY 2023

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the NEISD Family Specialist is to build communication between parents, the school, and the community; to assist students and families who are experiencing barriers; and, to empower all parents to fulfill their role as their child's first teacher.

FAMILY SPECIALIST NEWS

Family Specialist

Juan A. Velasquez

NEISD Family Specialist

jvelas2@neisd.net


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

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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

San Antonio Food Bank

210-431-8326

Neighbor Helping Neighbor Response Effort

Sign up for emergency food at upcoming mobile food distribution.

https://safoodbank.org/cvresponse/getfood/

Texas Diaper Bank

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

BCFS Health and Human Services will continue services to youth and families with virtual services. Families in need who are receiving STAR services may also be eligible for emergency assistance.


FLYER https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-FCAckBFpgO1blbt0BwQ3AtX28EZA9fl/view?usp=sharing

Endeavors is providing services to military and their families.

FLYER