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UCISD Staff eNews & Events...Week of September 10, 2018
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Uvalde Homecoming Parade
The Uvalde Homecoming Parade will be held on Thursday, September 20th, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. Line-up for the parade will begin at 4:30 p.m. in the Civic Center parking lot. The parade route will proceed down Nopal Street, turning right onto Getty (U.S. 83) Street, then continuing to the Honey Bowl visitor’s parking lot for the pep rally and bonfire.
The entry fee for the parade is $25.00 (forms are available at the UHS Library, UHS Reception Office and Central Office. Forms are due to be returned to Erika Esquivel (UHS Librarian) by Monday, September 17th, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. Participants will be sectioned off according to assigned number. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: UVALDE HIGH SCHOOL
All participants agree that UCISD, its representatives, board members and employees are not responsible or liable whatsoever for any and all claims or cause of action, damages, suits, costs, expenses or attorney fees that may arise from participation in the parade.
The Fall Wellness Challenge is Here!
Challenge starts October 8th.
Vote for UHS Student Riley Dalrymple in the Delo Tractor Restoration Competition!
The Delo® Tractor Restoration Competition was established in 1995 to recognize and reward the creativity, technical aptitude and business knowledge of high school-aged students from around the country. Participants develop teamwork, project management, budget management, planning, and marketing skills. All of these skills will enable them to become future leaders in the agriculture community.
There are 3 parts to the contest. 1. The tractor restoration contest, 2. The tractor restoration photo contest, and 3. The Tractor Restoration Video Contest. This is where we need your help! To win the video contest he has to have the most votes for his video.
Please share this link to his video and ask your friends and relatives to vote for Riley Dalrymple's video. Each person can vote up to 3 times a day per each valid email account they register. Voting started Tuesday, September 4th, and will close October 19th at 12 PM CST. Help this young man out as he represents Uvalde CISD at Nationals!
We need the support of the students and staff from Uvalde CISD to make this happen.
Coyote Fan of the Week - Writing Prompt Challenge
A new Spirit Program kicked-off today, Coyote Fan of the Week! Two young Coyote Fans were surprised with balloons, two sideline passes, free tickets to Coyote vs. Eagle Pass High Game, a free hotdog and drink. Coyote Fans were extremely surprised and honored.
How can you be the next Coyote Fan of the Week for the Friday, September 21st Football Game? UCISD Students are invited to write a composition to the topic “Why I should be the Coyote Fan of the Week.” Compositions should be turned into classroom teachers by Wednesday, September 12, 2018. Classroom teachers will then pick the one composition to represent the classroom. Teachers will submit by Friday, September 14, 2018, the one classroom composition to the campus principal, who will meet with the leadership team who will select one winner from each grade level to represent the school. School compositions will be turned into the Athletic Office by September 17, 2018.
Would you like to participate in Newspapers In Education?
Newspapers In Education (NIE) at The Uvalde Leader News is committed to building newspaper readership in an effort to create lifelong learners, informed consumers and involved citizens. NIE promotes literacy and support educational excellence by providing academically sound classroom materials, useful in-service events for teachers and quality services to educators throughout the state. The goal of the Newspapers in Education program is to help local newspapers foster community involvement, critical thinking, and decision-making skills in school-aged children.
To sign-up all you need to do is find a buddy teacher to split the subscription. A subscription includes a Thursday and Sunday, delivered on Monday, edition of The Uvalde Leader News delivered to your campus. To fully utilize a subscription teachers are asked to split the bi-weekly publication of The Uvalde Leader News. If you and a buddy teacher are interested in having the bi-weekly publication of The Uvalde Leader News delivered to your campus please fill out the entry form:
Newspapers In Education Entry Form
The deadline to submit your request to participate in Newspaper In Education is October 1, 2018.
Talk Saves Lives Suicide Prevention Seminar Set
The Psychology Club and the Counseling Club of Sul Ross State Univ. Rio Grande College invites the community to "Talk Saves Lives," an introductory seminar about suicide prevention. Presented by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)-South Texas Chapter, the event is free and open to the public.
AFSP-South Texas Chapter Chair, Michelle Ramirez, will discuss the warning signs of suicide and provide information about finding the help needed to prevent it. AFSP's goals include saving lives, supporting those impacted by suicide, and empowering communities to influence cultural change to incorporate mental health as an important component of overall wellness.
Be a part of the conversation on Wed., Sept. 12, 2018, from 4-5:30 p.m. inside the Rio Grande College auditorium in Uvalde at 2623 Garner Field Rd.
AFSP-South Texas chapter will provide a light meal, so let us know you plan to attend by Mon., Sept. 10 by emailing afsp90west@gmail.com or calling Jesus Ramon at 830.719.8311.
Mental Health First Aid Training
UCISD Campus Staff:
This year the "Suicide Awareness" training is being handled with a physical class that you will have to register for in Eduphoria Workshop and attend. The title of the class is Mental Health First Aid. The class is being offered on the following dates:
September 15th
October 6th
January 19th
February 23rd
Individuals who are to attend this training are campus staff members to include Cafeteria Managers, campus custodians are not expected to attend. This training meets Flex Day Requirements.
For more information please contact Niki Henderson at nhenderson6353@uvaldecisd.net
2018 UHS Pep Rally Schedule
Football Season is upon us and with that comes Pep Rallies and Homecoming. The 2018 UHS Pep Rally Schedule is now available for us to participate in the fun themes. Let’s show our Coyote & Lobo Spirit!
2018-2019 School Year Calendar.....Share with Parents
UCISD Volunteer Trainings Offered This Week
Volunteer Trainings
As the 2018-2019 School Year kicks-off, so does the need for volunteers. 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. Four Volunteer Trainings have been scheduled for:
Monday, September 10th
Monday, September 17th
at 6pm in the 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:
Need help with Eduphoria required trainings?
District Required Trainings
A few of the UCISD Required Trainings are available for staff to complete with the convenience of self-paced courses.
In eduphoria eCourses in Workshop:
Bullying
(Not Available)
McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Act
External Links:
Reporting Child Abuse
Reporting Suspected Abuse or Neglect of a Child: A Guide for Professionals
2018-2019 Sexual Harassment Training Information
Session #53760 (English)
Session #53761 (Spanish)
UCISD Families in need of School Supplies....Contact Niki Henderson
UCISD Families in need of school supplies may contact Niki Henderson at nhenderson6353@uvaldecisd.net or by phone at 830-278-6655 ext. 5510 to make arrangements to pick up school supplies for their child.
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Use this form to brag about the awesome activities going on in your school, classroom, organization or department. News stories may be published in any of the following areas Dr. Harrell's Monday Message, campus webpage, District Facebook, District App or in various district publications. News stories may include opportunities for student involvement, highlights of significant student achievement, events, programs, and much more!
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