EPISD October Teacher of the Month - Mrs. Sandra Salinas

The Eagle Pass Independent School District has partnered with local businesses throughout our city to highlight the Teacher of the Month program, which honors educators who have made a difference in our community.  The program recognizes outstanding kindergarten, elementary, junior high, and high school teachers in Eagle Pass, Texas.

Mrs. Sandra Salinas, of Graves Elementary, has been selected as the “Teacher of the Month” for October 2015.  Mrs. Salinas is described by her peers as an over-comer, a problem solver, an innovator, and a dynamic member of the Graves 4^th grade team.  Mrs. Salinas remains current with the latest instructional strategies and technologies.  She has a natural ability to reach a troubled or struggling student with a simple, yet profound approach; using motherly instincts and empathy coupled with years of educational experience.   To say that Mrs. Salinas is a professional at her craft is an understatement.  This veteran educator with twenty years of experience under her belt is able to accelerate and challenge even her brightest students as a result of her professional development experiences.   She teaches her students to strive for excellence and nothing less, and to develop a passion and love for education.   In addition to her positive attitude, she epitomizes the definition of team player by consistently helping other teachers during difficulties with lessons or activities.  Mrs. Salinas is known for giving the best of herself on a continuous basis to the students, parents and the staff of Graves Elementary.  She is a caring, cheerful, and experienced educator who is admired by her students and respected by parents.  It is because of all these reasons that she is being awarded the title of “Teacher of the Month.”

A segment will appear on iVision throughout the month of October detailing many more accomplishments of Mrs. Sandra Salinas.  This month she will also appear on community media, news publications and the EPISD website.


A teacher will be selected each month through June 2016 for a total of nine (8) honorees.  The “Teacher of the Month” will be chosen based on educational achievements in the classroom, community contributions and innovativeness of the program/techniques used by the teacher. The “Teacher of the Month” will receive a certificate of recognition and will be featured on iVision, local media news, news publications and radio broadcasting.

Each T.O.M is receiving a “V.I.T (Very Important Teacher) Parking Pass”, a jean voucher for a month, 20 free meals at the Campus Café, and Class Cash to purchase class room supplies. Additionally, each “Teacher of the Month” will receive donations from local businesses.  Thank You

Chili’s, Ancira Ford – Eagle Pass, Ashley Furniture, and Bath and Body Works.

National Night Out

On October 13th 2015, the Eagle Pass Police Department's, Detective Hazel Diaz, hosted the annual "National Night Out" at Academy Sporting Goods.  The Eagle Pass ISD Police Department was invited and Chief of Police Jose A. Ramos assigned DARE Officer Rick Flores, Officer Riosario Fuentes, and DAREN the Lion to participate and represent the agency.  

National Night Out is a community-police awareness-raising event in the United States that has been held annually since 1984.

The event is meant to increase awareness about police programs in communities, such as drug prevention, town watch, neighborhood watch, and other anti-crime efforts.

 

 

Thank You EPISD PrinciPALS

In honor of National Principals months, Eagle Pass Independent School District recognizes their principals for the entire month of October.

Eagle Pass Indrpendent School District recognizes their principals at tonight board meeting.  The meeting will take place at the Deluna Center, 649 Webster St.  and will begin promptly at 6:00. 

LDC Closure/Temporary Relocation of Students

October 12, 2015 - Eagle Pass Independent School District (EPISD) announces that the Learning Development Center (LDC) will relocate to Austin Elementary, while damage assessments and repairs are being made.  LDC will remain closed from Monday, October 12, through Thursday, October 15, 2015.  The education of LDC students will commence at Austin Elementary School on Friday, October 16, 2015.   Students of LDC are expected to remain at Austin Elementary for a maximum of six weeks before returning to their home based campus.   

Bus pickups will be at the same time, with a slight delay in return from school, as students will be transported home from the Austin Elementary facility.   Buses will be available for pick up each morning promptly at 8:30 a.m. from LDC.

Bus transportation can either pick up students from home, or if parents prefer, at LDC.

Currently, the Property Restoration Company “Belfor”, a leader in integrated disaster recovery and property restoration, is promptly and professionally assessing and targeting each issue due to the flooding from last Thursday.   By Belfor’s prompt and effective intervention, especially within the first 24 hours of the incident, EPISD can report that

• Dehumidification & Drying recovery services have been provided.   A total of 50 fans have been placed in LDC, along with 20 dehumidifiers.  
• Moisture readings are “dry” as of this morning.
• The Micro Ban Spray called “Shockwave” has been administered throughout the entire campus as a preventative measure of removal of any microorganisms.  
• A flood cut or removal of 3ft. of sheet rock will be removed from the campus.    

Belfor Property Restoration will provide a certificate of completion and verification of work once LDC is ready to house students.

We understand the strain that families have been under with the uncertainty of when the campus would reopen.  Working together with parents, we can help students stay safe and ensure our schools remain open.  EPISD will ensure a smooth transition for all LDC students, staff, and administration.                                                  

Now that it rained, what about tonight's games????

******UPDATES ON ATHLETICS******

C.C. Winn High School football and volleyball games postponed until tomorrow at 7 PM (both) in Uvalde.

Eagle Pass High School junior varsity tennis trip to Laredo cancelled.

IMPORTANT EPISD UPDATE

Classes will be cancelled district wide for ALL schools today Friday, October 9th.
Classes will resume Monday, October 12.

Anti Bullying Campaign at Glass

On October 7th 2015, Glass Elementary initiated their Anti-Bullying Campaign and several distinguished community leaders were invited, including DARE Officer Rick Flores, who gave a presentation on Anti-Bullying. 

EPISD Trustee-Humberto Torralba III

EPISD-D.A.R.E. Officer Rick Flores

EPISD-Chief's Designee Mario Hernandez

EPISD-Principal R. Rios

EPISD-Instructional Officer Timoteo Chaires

EPISD-Literacy Specialist Arianna Celedon

EPISD-Counselor Maria Soto

EPPD-Detective Hazel Diaz