May 2018
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Parent Engagement in Region 20
P-20 NEWSLETTER
Dear Parents and Families,

As the school year comes to a close, we invite you to take a moment to read about some resources and upcoming activities that we have compiled just for you and your family. Don't miss A Taste of Folklife on May 3rd and register your friends and family for the annual P-20 Summit on Parent Engagement being held on May 12th with Dr. Mike Flores as our special guest.

Congratulations to all of the families of high school and college graduates!

 
Dr. Mike Flores, Incoming Chancellor of the
Alamo Colleges District, to Kick off the
Saturday, May 12, 2018
Event is FREE-Seating is Limited
REGISTER TODAY

8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Bring Your Family to the Annual P-20 Summit on Parent Engagement in Region 20 at the UTSA Downtown Campus- Buena Vista Building Lobby. Learn how you can help your 7th-10th grade students prepare for high school and college. (Breakfast, Lunch. Family Photo Booth & Door Prizes)

AGENDA *
8:00 am Check-in/Breakfast- UTSA DOwntown Campus- Buena Vista Building Lobby
8:30 am Welcome
9:00 am Opening Session- Dr. Mike Flores
9:30 am Breakout Sessions(Career Exploration,Graduation Plans, College 101)
12:10 pm Lunch & Fair/ Family Photo Booth
1:10 pm Parents Session -Hear from Counselors
Student Session with HS/ College Students
2:15 pm Closing/Door Prizes
2:30 pm Thank you for attending!


Brought to you by:UTSA, The Alamo Colleges, Education Service Center Region 20, Cafe College/SAEP, SAAF, Valero, Communities in Schools-SA, Boerne ISD


*Agenda is subject to change.


A Taste of Folklife is May3rd @ 5:30 PM-8:30 PM (Rain or Shine)

The University of Texas at San Antonio, in conjunction with SA300, will present, “Historic Futures – A Taste of Folklife" on Thursday, May 3rd, 2018, 5:30 to 8:30pm, in the Paseo at the UTSA Main Campus (in case of rain, event will move to Convocation Center). Join us as we celebrate San Antonio's Founder’s Day and showcase our diversity and rich heritage through a wide variety of food, music, dance, and a fireworks show at dusk.

ADMISSION AND PARKING IS FREE
Healthy Summer Meals for Kids

Summer Food Service Program Helps Children Stay Active, Healthy

Summer meal sites offer nutritious meals at no cost for children 18 years old and younger.
Use these three tools from June 1-August 30 to find a summer meal site in Texas:

• Dial 2-1-1 to speak to a live operator
• Visit www.SummerFood.org for an interactive site locator map
• Text FOODTX or COMIDA to 877-877

Local Summer Programs

The Local Summer Programs Guide contains summer program information for children of all ages with varying interests within and around the Region 20 area.

Specifically:
  • Finding a Great Summer Program: A Checklist for Parents
  • Healthy Summer Meals for Kids
  • Where to find summer camps!
  • Local Summer Programs for Students with Disabilities
--Sensory Friendly Places & Movies
--Summer Camps
--Other Summer Programs 

Donate to the UTSA P-20 Scholarship Fund Drive and Get Your Fiesta Medal Gift
Designed by a TRIO Student -While Supplies Last
Girls Rockit Into The Future Science Festival is May 5th
Date: May 5, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Venue: NEISD - Heroes Stadium

Empower girls to take a look at their future in STEM! Community allies, educational institutions, and corporate partners come together for this FREE event for families around the Alamo City. This day full of hands-on, minds-on activities in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math introduces girls to opportunities in STEM.
President's Education Awards Program
Founded in 1983, the President's Education Awards Program (PEAP) honors graduating elementary, middle and high school students for their achievement and hard work. The program has provided individual recognition from the President and the U.S. Secretary of Education to those students whose outstanding efforts have enabled them to meet challenging standards of excellence. Each year, thousands of elementary, middle, and high schools participate by recognizing deserving students
San Antonio College Women Empowered Conference Friday, May18th
FREE and open to the community!

Offering over $20,000 in scholarships to attend San Antonio College fall 2018.
Scholarships will be awarded at the end of the conference. (must be present for entire conference 9am to 2pm)

Scholarship deadline is Monday, May 7th.

After you register on-line you will receive an email with the scholarship link…good luck!

If you need assistance with registration call (210)486-0455.

Register for ESC Region 20 Free Parent Trainings

ESC Region 20 has many parent training offerings for the 2017-2018 school year! Email kimberly.baumgardner@esc20.net
and click on the link to see the electronic brochure.

May 10- 7 Habits of Highly Successful Families
May 23-Stop the Summer Reading Slide