SAISD SPOTLIGHT: Wilson Elementary annual Selena talent show welcomes celebrity judges
In its fourth year, the annual Selena Talent Show has grown to become Wilson Elementary’s biggest event. The brainchild of staff member Rosa Narvaez, the talent show honors Selena, and it provides a powerful platform for students, particularly Mexican American and Latino youth, to see their heritage celebrated. It encourages them to embrace their roots while expressing their unique modern identities on stage. The newest twist this year? Celebrity judges will also be performing for the first time!
This year’s judge’s lineup includes Jenny B, Cheyenne Saenz, Erica Gonzaba-Hawkins and Danny Farias. Another packed house is expected at Wilson Elementary on April 10.
*Schedule a time to visit with Wilson Family and Community Engagement Specialist Rosa Narvaez on the inspiration for the talent show that keeps Selena’s legacy alive.
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April 1 (Wed) – Burbank Farm Egg Hunt
4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Burbank High School, 1002 Edwards St., 78204
Come meet the Easter Bunny and pet real live bunnies at the Burbank High School farm’s annual Egg Hunt. Families are invited to have a fun-filled day on the farm grounds starting with a hayride from the parking lot. The big egg hunt kicks off at 6 p.m., but before that families get to enjoy a petting zoo, fun games to play, plus arts and crafts. The Burbank farm will also be selling plants, metal art, eggs, rabbits, chicks, ducks, and whole processed chickens.
April 2 (Thurs) – Schenck Elementary Autism Awareness Parade
8 a.m. to 9 a.m., Schenck Elementary, 6718 Pecan Valley Drive, 78223
Schenck Elementary is hosting an Autism Awareness Parade. Students with autism will march through the school with peers and family cheering them on while also raising awareness. April is Autism Awareness (or Acceptance) Month, dedicated to fostering understanding, promoting inclusion, and supporting individuals with autism, who represent roughly 1 in 36 children and 1 in 45 adults. Celebrated throughout April, it features events, advocacy, and education to celebrate neurodiversity, often highlighted by wearing blue or supporting #LightItUpBlue initiatives.
April 2 (Thurs) – Night in Old Tech
5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Fox Tech High School, 637 N Main Ave, 78205
The combined Fox Tech/CAST Tech/Advanced Learning Academy campus is proud to continue the long-standing tradition of Night in Old Tech, an annual celebration with live mariachi performances, student-led booths, games, food and drinks in a vibrant fiesta atmosphere. The mariachis from Edison, Lanier, Brackenridge, Burbank, Fox Tech, ALA, and CAST Tech will participate. Night in Old Tech draws generations of alumni back to campus each year, creating a strong connection between past and present. It reflects the pride, culture, and sense of community that define the school and downtown community.
April 11 (Sat) – SAISD to Kickstart Fiesta with a Career Fair
10 a.m. to noon, Lanier High School, 1514 W. César E. Chávez Blvd., 78207
RSVP: https://www.saisd.net/FiestaJobFair
San Antonio ISD is kicking off Fiesta with its Viva SAISD Career Fair on April 11. The district is recruiting teachers, instructional assistants, police officers, bus drivers, plumbers and more. There will be on-site hiring and in-person interviews – plus mariachis and Fiesta celebrations. SAISD offers teacher salaries starting at $60,000 with opportunities to earn up to $26,000 extra with the Teacher Incentive Allotment. Job seekers are encouraged to register early at https://www.saisd.net/FiestaJobFair. (Walk-ins are welcome.)