Ag in the City 2010

Media Advisory

Who: Nearly 700 4th-graders, Burbank High School agriculture students, farm animals and more

What: Ag in the City

When: Nov. 18 (Thursday) – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Burbank High School, 1002 Edwards St.

More: City slickers representing 10 SAISD elementaries will have the opportunity to experience life on the farm without having to leave San Antonio at this         agricultural fair specially designed for their age level. There to greet them will be a menagerie of farm life including chickens, cows, ducks, goats, horses,         pigs, and sheep. Insects - ensuring their place in the ecosystem is well represented – will be featured in the exhibit “Creeping, Crawling: Bugs & Other things. Other exhibits will include:

● “Goat Cheesy”
● “Off to College …. and Careers”
● “Oinks in the City?”
● “Pet Hospital on Wheels”
● “Seed to Salad in 22 Days”
● “Smells Fishy”
● “The Power of Plants”

The event will provide hands-on, real-world learning experiences that supplement what youngsters are learning in science class. Their tour guides will be Burbank agriculture students, whose well-established program will be offered next school year to teens throughout Bexar County as an SAISD Magnet.

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Mission

To transform SAISD into a national model urban school district where every child graduates and is educated so that he or she is prepared to be a contributing member of the community.

Vision

Our primary purpose of improving lives through a quality education is driven by an unrelenting determination to graduate all of our students and prepare them for success in higher education. Our ideology is reflected in our fundamental beliefs, commitments and core values that guide us in our daily practices.

Core Values

  • Student Centered
  • High Expectations
  • Commitment
  • Passion
  • Integrity
  • Respect
  • Teamwork

Core Beliefs

  • Every student can learn and achieve at high levels.
  • We are responsible for the education and safety of every student.
  • We are responsible for the efficient and effective operation of the school system.
  • Everyone should be treated with respect.
  • People support what they help create.