The energy was amazing as every single student dropped everything to dedicate 30 minutes to reading. This collective effort showcased our school's passion for literacy and entered us into a statewide competition.
Because of your participation, Margil Elementary now has a chance to win $1,000 from HEB to purchase brand-new books and resources for our school library!
We are so proud of our dedicated readers! Stay tuned—we'll share the results as soon as we hear anything.
Please join us for our first food drive in conjunction with the San Antonio Food Bank and Communities in Schools. Our first Food Drive will be on October 16th. Please see attached flyers for information and Fall food drive dates.
Margil Families,
We are looking for volunteers to assist us for our Food Drives. Please see attached flyer.
Today we had 35 tardies and 37 students leave early. Please remember:
-Kinder, 1st, and 2nd grade have reading instruction starting at 7:45 a.m. and math in the afternoon.
-3rd, 4th, and 5th grade have math first thing in the morning and reading until 3:00 p.m.
When students arrive late or leave early, they miss critical instruction that impacts their learning. Please help us ensure they are present for the entire school day.
Thank you for your support!
Please remember there is no school tomorrow, Friday, September 19th. Have a great weekend and we will see everyone on Monday!
Please join us for our 1st Dual Language Parent Meeting...October 2 from 3:15-4:15 in the library.
Familias de Doble Lenguaje:
Por favor acompáñenos a nuestra primera Reunión de Padres del Programa de Doble Lenguaje el 2 de octubre de 3:15 a 4:15 p.m. en la biblioteca.
For safety reasons, all Head Start students must be walked to the Head Start doors by an adult (18 or older) every morning. Watching from your car or sending siblings is not allowed. Please follow this Head Start rule to keep all children safe.
School begins at 7:45 a.m. sharp, and our doors open at 7:15 a.m. Today, we had 61 tardies — this is far too many. When students arrive late, they still need to grab a breakfast and lose valuable instructional reading time, which directly affects their learning. It is critical that your child arrives on time every day so they don’t fall behind.
Margil Families,
Just a reminder that individual school pictures will be taken tomorrow during PE/Music, September 15th. Order forms were sent home last week—please check your child’s backpack.
Just a reminder.....No School on Friday, September 19th.
Margil Families,
Just a reminder that individual school pictures will be taken next Monday, September 15th. Order forms were sent home yesterday—please check your child’s backpack.
A big thank you to all the grandparents who came out to our 1st Annual Donuts with Dear Ones! The kids were so excited to have you there and loved spending this special time with you.
Please take advantage of the Christus Santa Rosa Mobile Units that are available both at Margil and across SAISD. The mobile clinic provides services such as: Immunizations and minor illness appointments.
Please don't forget we are having our first annual Donuts with Dear Ones to celebrate grandparents day on Monday.
Good Evening Margil Parents and Families,
We want to share an important update with you regarding student services. Due to Texas Senate Bill 12, parent consent is now required for students to receive care in the nurse’s office (such as ice packs or bandages) as well as services like counseling, social work, or social skills support. Please know that in the event of an emergency....such as a severe injury, allergic reaction, or any life-threatening situation...our staff will always provide immediate care to keep your child safe. To meet the new requirements, all families must either grant or decline consent for their child to receive these services. You can do this quickly and easily by scanning the attached QR code. A paper copy of the consent form was also sent home with your child today. SAISD has set a deadline of Friday, September 5th to complete this step. Thank you for your partnership in helping us continue to provide the very best care and support for your child.
Margil Famillies,
Please join us for our 1st "Sip and Chat" with the Principal. We are offering 2 dates and times to meet the needs of our busy families: Thursday, Sept. 11 at 8:30 am and Thursday, Sept. 25 at 2:00 pm. We will be discussing the State of the Campus, Annual Title 1 Meeting, David's Bullying Law, Assessing our students and how to help your child at home with reading strategies.
Here are a few important reminders for this week:
1. The tardy bell rings at 7:45 a.m. This morning we had 39 tardies—let’s work together to ensure students arrive on time so they can start their day successfully. Dismissal is at 3:00 p.m.
2. Students in grades K–2 are taking their MAP assessments this week. Please help them be on time and ready to do their best.
3. Breakfast is now being served in the cafeteria, giving students more options to start their morning with a healthy meal.
Thank you for your continued support in helping our students succeed!
What an amazing first week we’ve had together! From the moment our students walked through the doors, the excitement, energy, and smiles have filled our hallways. It has been such a joy to see them settling into their routines, making new friends, and diving into learning.
Thank you for your partnership, patience, and support as we got the year underway. Your commitment to bringing students to school on time, encouraging their learning, and staying involved makes all the difference. Please remember the change of SAISD's schedule. Margil's tardy bell rings at 7:45 am and dismissal is at 3:00 pm. We will begin tardies tomorrow, Monday, August 18th. Head Start students that are tardy must be signed in at the main office and then walked to the Head Start doors for entrance. Head Start is hand-to-hand with Head Start staff. To continue with our safety plan, parents will no longer be able to walk their child to class and car drop off is in the back of the campus at the gym. Our buses take up a lot of space in the morning and cars are unable to move through Perez Street. Thank you to those parents that are parking and then walking their child if needed. A huge thank you to our volunteers from Broadway bank and Thomas J. Henry for providing school supply kits for all students in grades K-5.
We are looking forward to the many weeks ahead—filled with growth, celebrations, and accomplishments. Together, we will make this school year one to remember!
Thank you again for trusting us with your children each day. We are proud to be part of the Margil community.
With gratitude,
Andrea Castaneda
Principal
Margil Elementary School
